Homeschool to high school all in one year
By Jackson Colo Staff Writer While the transition to high school is always a daunting task, it can be especially difficult after being homeschooled your entire life. An unfamiliar campus, class exchanges, and new teachers can make it hard to find your way in a busy crowd. However, for senior Lucy Neel, this wasn’t exactly […]
Howard raises the curtain for future demons
By Jackson Colo Staff Writer Chloe Howard has consistently found passion in all things theatre. Whether she is performing in the R.J. Reynolds auditorium or directing behind a production table, theatre has become an integral part of her life, which she plans to embrace throughout her next chapter. “I was in my first show when […]
Andreas Kazakos: A senior star on the court
By Ellie Spinosa Staff Writer Transferring to R.J. Reynolds in his junior year, looking for a higher athletic culture, senior Andreas Kazakos became a star on both the basketball court and the soccer field. “I decided to transfer to RJR for a better basketball opportunity,” Kazakos said. “I definitely made the right decision. I’ve built […]
Avery Ehrman: Scoring goals and writing headlines
By Ellie Spinosa Staff Writer From being a senior captain on the women’s lacrosse team to being editor-in-chief of the school paper, senior Avery Ehrman has made the most of her time at R.J. Reynolds. She has been a member of Girl’s Council (GC), joining her sophomore year and becoming social media manager her senior […]
From the Mezzanine to Mercedes: Harris Joyner
By Colin Ehrman Staff Writer Whether it’s working backstage for the school’s big play, singing during A Cappella jam, or spending his summers as a mechanic for Mercedes-Benz, Harris Joyner’s dedication to R.J. Reynolds High School and the community has built him the reputation of a jack of all trades, but a master of all. […]
Wire to wire: Four years of running dominance
By Colin Ehrman Staff Writer Cross Country All-American, seven-time state qualifier, seven-time national qualifier, and four-time school record holder. That’s all you need to know about R.J. Reynolds High School’s very own Cedar Nichols-Barnhart. Whether on the cross-country course or the track, Nichols-Barnhart has made his presence known, dominating North Carolina’s long-distance running scene for […]
Facing Off Against The University Of The South
Briggs Brown Staff Writer Benton Sullivan has been a cornerstone on the R.J. Reynolds High School varsity lacrosse team during his four-years at RJR. For Sullivan, lacrosse has been a source of stability and a channel of growth, building skills that help him both on the field and off. Sullivan began playing lacrosse in the […]
TyCro7: The Swiss Army knife
By Briggs Brown Staff Writer If you are a student at R.J. Reynolds High School, you surely recognize Tyler Cronan; whether it’s through his role as Student Body President or through his contributions to the football team, he has left his impression on the school. As Cronan is an involved member of the RJR community, […]
Turning the page: Will’s next chapter
By: Anthony Bonilla Staff Writer As the school year winds down, many students eagerly await summer and are ecstatic to no longer have piles of homework awaiting them after school. One senior, however, is reflecting on his accomplishments, looking forward to a fresh start in the fall, and trying to finish the school year strong. […]
Diving Forward: Keegan Brown
By Alice Pulliam Staff Writer As academics begin to wind down and seniors are eager to finish the year, one senior in particular stands out to the R.J. Reynolds High School community: Keegan Brown. Throughout her time at RJR, Keegan has had a significant positive impact on her peers and teachers. Additionally, she has also […]