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The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

The Student News Site of Rock Ridge High School

THE BLAZE

Senior Ragya Verma engages in “#19, Treasury of Scales” by Justin Ratcliff, playing the clarinet.
Arts & Entertainment
Rock Ridge Bands Wrap Up the Year with a Bow at Annual Winter Concert

On Dec. 5, Rock Ridge Bands held their annual winter concert, collaborating with the Stone Hill Middle School eighth-grade band to showcase a...

From the beginning of second quarter to the start of Thanksgiving break, all first, fourth, sixth, and eighth block classes competed to have the lowest absence rate. The prize for the winner acted as an incentive for students to stay in school.
News
A Reward for Showing Up: New Attendance Competition Implemented

Schools around America have a problem: students aren’t going.  Chronic absenteeism, the name of this epidemic, has become prevalent in...

PEER members juniors Maya Waas and Olivia Wilkins sit at a table, selling bracelets for a fundraiser.
News
Uplifting the School Community One Sticky Note at a Time: PEER Program is Committed to Providing Mentorship

Positive Experiences in Educational Relationships (PEER) is an LCPS program, accompanied by a specialized class in every school in the county...

Left to right: senior William Beck, Junior Dawson Boupha, and junior Lucas Wilsey.
Sports
Boys Basketball Tryouts Come to a Conclusion, with New and Old Faces on Varsity

As the new basketball season begins, up-and-coming players are stepping up to the varsity challenge. This year, senior Willam Beck has stepped...

Junior defenseman Connor Bultema dumps the puck in the offensive zone as the Phoenix/Pride watch from the bench intently.
Meet the Team: Phoenix/Pride Hockey Starts Season on Fire
Nidhi Manchala and Lucian Tiller November 20, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 8, the Phoenix/Pride boys varsity hockey team competed against the Loudoun County Captains/Tuscarora Huskies for a commanding...

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“Outer Banks” is one of the fastest growing shows in teen television today. As the fourth season comes out, “Outer Banks” stays at the top and keeps viewers hooked.
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‘Outer Banks’ Season 4 Review: A Season That Left Fans Stunned
Lucinda Eskandar and Sophia Dabre December 4, 2024

“Outer Banks” is one of the biggest shows among teens right now, and with the fourth season  making number one on Netflix’s weekly top...

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Students are greeted with a display of new books when walking into the Rock Ridge library. The school library serves as a quiet place to study and a place for students to find unique books and resources.
From Books and Resources to Safe Havens: Libraries Are in Decline, But They Won’t Grow Obsolete
Melissa Waas, Sitwat Mian, and Rachel Bhardwaj November 30, 2024

There is nothing better than taking a break from reality with a good book. The home of the most diverse collection of books, and a place that...

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