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A Communications Workers of America press conference being held across the street of the US Capitol building protesting for the federal support of funding National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System. (photo from the Denver Clarion)
Trump’s new transgender military policy caused backlash. Many people in the military who are transgender and those who want to join the military, but are transgender, push back against Trump’s new policies. Protesters protest these new policies in Washington, D.C. in 2017 to try and get the policies redacted. (photo from The American Homefront Project)
Seniors Finnley Free and Jonah Roberts embrace at the class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Graduation took place at the Family Arena on May 10.
Library claims another award for their exellence
With a stack of many more on his desk, President Trump signs an executive order on Jan. 20. On this day, the president also signed the “America First Trade Policy” memorandum, outlining his ideas for an economy that relies less on foreign products. (photo from Assahifa)
Senator Jamie Burger petitions for Senator Bill 594. (photo from the Missouri Independent)
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Stock market fluctuates
Skylar Holtgrewe, Associate Editor-In-Chief • May 2, 2025
Exploring a beach, Spanish teacher Kimberly Lackey poses for a picture with Spanish students in Costa Rica. (photo used with permission from Ashlinn Kloos)
Spanish students take on Costa Rica
Madison Stevens, Reporter • April 17, 2025
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Summit's FBLA students pose for a photo after receiving their rewards.
In her 2nd hour AP French class, French teacher Kacey Schlotz smiles after being presented with the Teacher of the Year award and gifts.
Holding signs on Hawkins Rd., Spanish teachers Kimberly Lackey and Cady Villmer stand next to CTE teacher Laurie Philipp and Guidance Counselor Jessica Kempa. The Coffee at the Curbside event took place on Feb. 25 as educators picketed for higher wages amidst negotiations between the RNEA and the district.
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After being gifted flowers and a plaque for her win, Librarian Margaret Sullivan smiles for a photo. (photo from Rockwood School District)
Behind the books: librarian wins prestigious award
Hadley Keirsey, Reporter • March 10, 2025

Everyone wants to be appreciated for the hard work they do every day, Margaret Sullivan is one of the few that has been. Margaret Sullivan was appreciated...

ROSE Award Nominations
ROSE Award Nominations
Johanna Kruyne and Anna McKinney • March 5, 2025

Six members from the community have been nominated for the school district Rose Award this year. The Rose award stands for Rockwood Outstanding Service...

Post-high school counselor Ivy Hartman poses with a plaque awarded to her by the Rockwood School District to recognize her as High School Counselor of the Year. Hartman works with students to develop plans for after graduation.
Ivy Hartman chosen as Rockwood’s high school counselor of the year
Elizabeth Davis, Reporter • March 5, 2025

Summit’s post-high school counselor, Ivy Hartman has been chosen as Rockwood School District’s High School Counselor of the Year for the 2024-2025...

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