Kicking off a flag football team: What is holding it back?
By Alice Pulliam Staff Writer For many years, R.J. Reynolds High School has enjoyed raising funds through Powderpuff, a flag football event held in the spring where grade levels compete for a trophy and bragging rights. Because of the competition’s popularity, the possibility of creating a permanent RJR flag football team has emerged. A final […]
2v2 basketball: The Key to community support
By Lucy Stoter News Editor Hoping to raise money and grow the involvement within the community, R.J. Reynolds High School’s Key Club has decided to put on a 2v2 basketball tournament on November 1st at the Herman W. Bryson Gymnasium. Key Club has the goal of building strong leaders through service and community activities, making […]
Seconds matter: Why NCHSAA policy puts field hockey players last
By Helen Wilson Editor-In-Chief When my field hockey team at R.J. Reynolds High School won the conference championship this fall, it should have been one of those moments we never forgot. We had worked for it all season, through injuries, late-night practices, and long away-game drives. But when I think back on that championship game, […]
Disconnected: Finding your way around social isolation
By Kelly Brown Staff Writer It’s seven p.m. on a Friday, and you are in R.J. Reynolds’s new football stadium, The Crater. Everyone has a place in the crowd, and everyone has their own circle, except for you. Putting yourself out there can be intimidating, but missing out on meaningful friendships and experiences could be […]
Blast from the past: Beat ‘Em tags
By Caitlin Acker and Kate Sturgill Staff Writers With the construction of the new stadium, the revival of gameday traditions is emerging in the form of yellow stickers that students see every time there’s a home football game. Even though these stickers may seem insignificant, they actually have a rich history and are essential to […]
The kings and queens of R.J. Reynolds High School
By Elizabeth Sanders and Evie Beale Staff Writer and Sports Editor During halftime, the band was silent, and the Dancing Boots were still. The stadium was filled with anticipation of who would be crowned R. J. Reynolds Homecoming King and Queen. On the field, fourteen RJR seniors stood before the crowd, with suspense building over […]
Pushing for perseverance: how the R.J. Reynolds High School Football Team responds to adversity
By Evie Beale Sports Editor The Crater was rocking, filled with fans from all over Winston-Salem. The R.J. Reynolds High School football team was set to face the Reagan High School Raiders. Going into the game, RJR was looking to become 7-0, in what would be a nerve-racking and huge game for the football program. […]
Guide to Gift-Giving during the 2025 Holiday Season
By Kate Sturgill Staff Writer As we approach the final months of the year, the holiday season greets us with cozy music and quality time with our loved ones. A dilemma many people, teenagers and adults alike, face is how to show gratitude toward their family and friends. This can be done by making food, […]
From classrooms to careers
By Miriam McPhail Staff Writer Since its establishment in 1976, the Career Center has offered Career Technical Education (CTE) courses focusing on a variety of trades and skills. While the traditional high school curriculum at the Career Center teaches important foundational knowledge, the vast majority of students aren’t planning to become mathematicians or historians. CTE […]
Tremendous triumphs: R.J. Reynolds women’s tennis
By Madeline Acker Op/Ed Editor Among R.J. Reynolds High School’s many athletic programs, one in particular had an outstanding season this fall. While the RJR women’s tennis team has long been known for its skill and consistency, the past few months have ushered in a new era of achievement. Not only was the team crowned […]