• Important Dates -->
  • May 1-12: AP Exams and SOL Testing
  • May 4: PTSO Meeting
  • May 5-13: Spring Musical
  • May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 15: Guitar Concert
  • May 16: Orchestra Concert
  • May 17: PTSO Parent Pep Rally
  • May 18: Chorus Concert
  • May 20: Prom
  • May 25: Band Concert
  • May 29: Memorial Day (Student Holiday)
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

Whether you are an under or an upperclassmen, there is no right or wrong way to enjoy high school, as long as you make the moment last.
News
Upper Vs. Underclassman: The Views of High School

As the school year comes to an end, students wonder how the next year will go. Freshmen finally finish their first year of high school, sophomores...

 Voces Virilis sings “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” arranged by Roger Emerson.
Arts & Entertainment
Singing the Last Verses

On May 18, Rock Ridge Sings, along with Stone Hill Chorus, performed their last concert of the year. They started off strong with the entire...

At their second meeting of the month, the school board discussed new course recommendations for current CTE courses, gun awareness and LGBTQ+ month.
News
School Board Discusses Gun Safety Awareness, Pride Month Proclamation, and Zone Changes

On May 23, the Loudoun County School Board met to discuss  firearm awareness, pride month proclamations, and zone changes. The main topics addressed...

During Decision Day, the school set up a screen with college names where students could go up and pose in front of the college they are attending.
News
Final Senior Breakfast Ends With Decision Day

On Friday, May 5, the senior class gathered in the main gym to celebrate the last Senior Breakfast of the year and participate in a long-standing...

Senior Keerthi Uppalapati volleys the ball over the net. “My best memory with the team was with coach Neal after states last year,” Uppalapati said. “It was very nice and it was just a great team bonding moment.”
Phoenix Girls Tennis Sweep Patriots Off the Court
Shivu Sathe, Maya Coleman, and Zahria Ford May 22, 2023

On May 1, the Phoenix girls tennis team competed against the Park View Patriots, concluding with a 9-0 win. Starting strong in the singles, the...

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Bryson Tiller fans are ecstatic as he announces his “Back And I’m Better” tour, as many have been waiting for six years to see him perform live again.
Ticket Trauma: Are the Bryson Tiller Tickets Worth the Cost?
Sruthi Vivek, Staff Writer • May 31, 2023

You’ve been on Ticketmaster for the past 20 minutes, patiently waiting for the ticket sale to open to the general public. You’ve been waiting...

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Yoon Swan Song: Thank You
Yoon Swan Song: Thank You
Alyssa Yoon, Managing Editor • May 31, 2023

Thank you to DECA for readily preparing me for the business world through endless relationships and opportunities. You have given me lifelong...

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