Photo by Mrs. Deanna McGill The Rockets (11-0) defeated the Little Rock Christian Warriors (9-3) in a nail-biter that came down to the bitter end. Throughout the game, the Rocket offense made critical plays when they most needed them, and the defense was on fire even in the freezing temperatures. The Warriors got the first points…
A new food craze is taking the school by storm, but it is not being sold by the cafeteria staff. Senior Simon Stoltz makes homemade cookies and sells them in the cafeteria multiple times a week. “My dad has been making these cookies for as long as I can remember,” Stoltz said. “ My dad…
Screams echo in the hallways. Lights dim in the library. Old school sound effects surround an attentive audience. While criticizing and applauding, the boys watch some of the finest horror films created. Around two years ago, senior AJ Orr received a gift of five classic horror films. Orr became fascinated with the aspects of these…
Graduation is a very important and symbolic time for the school and it comes with unique preparation. This year’s event saw a quick change of venue as the weather went from threatening to beautiful. Mr. Steve Straessle made the call to first move the graduation indoors on the morning of May 25. As skies and…
An event shrouded in mystery is taking place this summer at the St. John’s Center in Little Rock. No attendees have known what adventures they were about to embark on. No one knew that this event would change their lives forever. This event is Search, a retreat that is entirely peer-led. Search #152 is the…
The student body has chosen representatives for 2018-2019. During an assembly at the beginning of the day on September 4, six hopeful seniors and their campaign managers spoke to the school. The candidates included Cy Bond, Nicolas Gonzales, Drew Jones, Tyler Mackenzie, Henry Nolan, and John Matthew Rogers. The final candidate to speak, John Matthews Rogers,…
The entire journalism program has had to adapt in many ways due to the pandemic. However, as the school finally approaches a return to normalcy, the program has regrounded itself and improved across the board. Mrs. Gretchen Gowen, the Rocket Times adviser, emphasized that this year was one for rebuilding. Because the staff wasn’t able…
Halfway through practice, John Matthew Rogers jogs from the pitching mound to first base. Coach Jones works with the catchers receiving pitches. Coach Strube is thinking about the team they play this Friday. What is the best way to counter the other team’s pitcher? It’s finally baseball season again. Mr. Dustin Strube is the head…
Last summer, junior Jack Foster found some rather unusual fishing spots. He embarked on a 700 mile, 25 day trek across the Alaskan wilderness. Foster and his dad are lifelong fishermen, and have always wanted to fish all over the world. Foster said, “I’ve been fishing for as long as I can remember. I watched…
Two wrestlers are on the mat, each struggling to fight for power over the other. They lunge for each other’s legs trying to gain an advantage over the other. This leaves the wrestlers tired, but they want to prove themselves not only to themselves but to their coaches and the spectators. They hear a pound…
