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Rockridge High School is pleased to announce that Neva Graves has been selected by the faculty & staff as the Student of the Month for May, 2025. Ms. Graves is a senior at Rockridge High School and is the daughter of Megaen Graves of Andalusia and Sam & Daphne Graves of Illinois City. Neva reports that her favorite class this year is Sociology with Mrs. Neece. She is an honor student who was recognized last fall as an Illinois State Scholar. She participates on the Girls’ Golf Team and is a member of the Football Stats Team. She is active as a member of the Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, WYSE, and Plant Club. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing with her family, reading, coloring, and taking care of her animals, which include dogs, cats, and cows. She attends Calvary Church in Muscatine, IA. Neva’s teachers had the following comments in support of her selection as the Student of the Month: • Mrs. Brandee Neece shared, “Neva Graves is a wonderful student, but she's an even better human. Neva is a pleasure to have in the classroom because she is very organized by studying extensively for assessments and never missing a deadline for homework, but more importantly is that she has a compassionate heart and truly cares about the people around her. While not one to bring attention to herself in the classroom, Neva is a private person without a sense of entitlement. She has come a long way since the timid girl who sat in my Middle Ages History class way back when she was a freshman.” • Ms. Shelby Hatchel said, “While I had Neva in English 101 last semester, she was a fantastic student! She always showed a strong work ethic and was constantly helping her peers in positive ways! Congrats to Neva on being May student of the month!” • Mrs. Angela DeKeyrel added, “Congratulations to Neva! She always comes into Calculus with a smile and a positive attitude. Neva is a dedicated student and a hard worker. She has a high level of understanding in mathematics and I know she will do great things!” • Mrs. Heidi Nerud stated, “Neva took my Chemistry and Advanced Botany and Zoology classes. She is quiet but an academic weapon for sure. One thing that struck me was her natural ability to solve problems in her science classes. In addition, she is always respectful, kind and willing to ask questions!” • Mr. O’Neill offered, “Neva Graves is an excellent student! I had her in 2nd hour Spanish 3 last year. She is kind, courteous, hardworking and thoughtful. And she was always excited to talk about the golf season when asked.” • Ms. Patricia Graves said, “Neva works hard in class and is always willing to go above and beyond. She wants to learn and understands how her education in school will apply to her career and life outside of school. She is kind and willing to help others. She stands up for those around her. Her positive attitude and strong morals definitely show through!” Neva reports that she plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa in the fall to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Rockets softball wins 18-0 over Mendota! Dietrich 2 for 3 2B, HR, 3RBI Perkins 2 for 2, 3B Black 2 for 4 Kelly 3 for 3, 2B 6RBI Lowe 1 for 2, HR, 3 RBI David 2IP 1H 1BB Ill 3IP 3H 1BB 3K

The Rockets baseball team took down Mendota 13-3 today on the road! WP TannerDye 4.2IP, 4H, 3R, 2ER, 0BB 5K Cullen Schwigen 1 for 2, 2R, 1H, 1RBI, 1BB Owen Steele 3 for 3, 1R

Weather updates for today: Softball at Riverdale is postponed and moved to May 10th. JV and Varsity baseball are still on as scheduled. Varsity at Riverdale and JV at home against Riverdale.

The Rockets baseball team defeated Riverdale 12-4 tonight at the Ridge. Carson Dekeyrel struck out 12 in 6.2 innings to pick up the win. The Rockets will take on rival Sherrard on the road Wednesday at 4:30.

Rockridge softball takes down Riverdale with a 7-4 TRAC West Conference win!!!!!! Black 1 for 3, 2-run HR David 1 for 3, 3B Riley 2 for 3 Bognar 2 for 3, 2-run HR, 4 RBI Dietrich 7IP 7H 4ER 2K

Congratulations to the 2025 RHS Prom Royalty: Princess Molly Hawk, Prince Noah Viren, Queen Torri Ulfig, & King Jeremy Vargas!

Rockets baseball walks it off 3-2 over Kewanee. Tanner Dye's single to right field drove in the winning run. Braeden Brown picked up the win in relief. Schwigen and Dye each had two hits in the win.

Rockridge Softball wins over Kewanee 12-2! Dietrich 2 for 4 Perkins 1 for 4, 2-run HR Black 3 for 4, 2- HR 4 RBIs David 3 for 4, 2B, HR Lowe 6IP 8H 2R 4K

The Rockets baseball team took down conference rival Monmouth Roseville 11-0 tonight at the Ridge. Schwigen-WP 3IP, 6Ks, 2BB, 2 Hs Bigford 2IP, 4Ks Dye 2-3 3B, RBI The Rockets will be back home tomorrow vs Kewanee.

The Rockets softball team took down a very good West Central team 6-4 tonight. The Rockets improved to 13-3 and will take on Kewanee Friday at the Ridge.

Congratulations to the 2025 RHS Prom Court. Junior Princess Candidates are pictured in the front row (L to R): Caroline Neece, Oliva Medina, Morgan Flickinger, Alissa Clawson, Molly Hawk, & Leah DeCook, followed by Senior Queen Candidates Emily Lathrop, Bailee Ryckaert, & Torri Ulfig. Not pictured are Ava Craver & Keaten Needham. Junior Prince Candidates are pictured in the back row (L to R): Trayton Hazen, Caleb Cox, Ryan Oelke, Liam Steele, Owen Steele, & Noah Viren, followed by Senior King Candidates Jacob Freyermuth, Jeremy Vargas, James Johnson, & Trevor Dye. Not pictured is Landon Bull. Prom will be held Saturday, April 26th from 7-10 pm at the Camden Centre in Milan.

The Rockets baseball team picked up a conference victory tonight taking down Mon-Rose 14-0. Ryan Oelke picked up the win going 6 innings with 11Ks.

Rockets softball takes game 2!!!! 21-1 Dietrich 4 for 5, 5RBIs, 2-2B, HR Perkins 2 for 2, 3B, RBI David 2 for 4, 3B Riley 4 for 4, 4RBI, 2B A Hoggard 3 for 4, 4RBI, 2B Bognar 2 for 3, RBI Dietrich 4IP 3H 1ER 7K

In game 1 of a doubleheader the Rockets softball team took down Mon-Rose 11-1. Perkins 4 for 5, 2-HR, 2RBI Black 3 for 5, 2B David 2 for 5, 2B, 2RBI Dietrich 1 for 4, HR, 2RBI Lowe 7IP 10K 3H 4BB

The Rockets baseball team defeated conference rival Mercer County 5-2 tonight in Aledo.

The Rockets softball team rebounds with an 8-2 victory over Mercer County! Dietrich 2 for 5; 2 -HR, 4RBI Perkins 3 for 4; 2B Black 3 for 4; 2B, 2RBI David 3 for 4; 2B, 2RBI Dietrich 7IP, 6K, 2ER, 6H

Thank you to Mr. Herb Schultz, who made a contribution of $8,300 to the Rockridge Schools Foundation in honor and memory of his late wife, Heidi. The donation was recognized at the Rockridge School Board meeting on April 14th. Heidi Schultz was a member of the Rockridge Board of Education for 12 years and later was instrumental in establishing the Rockridge Schools Foundation to provide support to Rockridge classroom teachers. Thank you, Herb, for your generous contribution in Heidi's memory!

The JH track meet at Erie has been canceled for today. JH track will practice after school until 4:45 pm. There will be no practice on Friday or Monday.

Rockets softball picks up the win over Sterling 9-4! Hofer 2 for 3- GRAND SLAM Black 2 for 4 - HR, 4 RBI Perkins 3 for 4 - 3B, 2B David 2 for 3 - 2B