Rockets softball wins in walk off fashion!!!!! 3-2 over Princeton!
Dietrich with the winning double down left field line scoring Kelly and Price!
Congratulations to these 12 Rocket Seniors who were recognized today for continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level!
The Rockets baseball team picked up a conference road win over Orion 9-6 tonight!
Oelke picked up the win and Schwigen the save. Owen Steele homered to help lead the offense.
The Rockets softball team won big over conference rival Orion 15-0 tonight in Orion!
Black 2 for 3, 2B, 5RBIs
David 2 for 4, 2B, 3RBIs
Hofer 2 for 3, 2B
Riley 3 for 3, 2-2B, 2RBIs
Price 2 for 2
Lowe 4IP 5K 2BB
Rockridge will be offering the opportunity to get students their sports physicals for next school year on May 13th during the school day! Physicals are $25. Please check your email for more details and how to sign up.
The Rockets softball team took down Macomb tonight 12-0 at the Ridge!
Dietrich 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBIs
Perkins 1 for 3, 2 RBIs
Black 1 for 3, HR
Hofer 2 for 3
Bognar 1-1, HR, 3 RBIs
Kelly 2 for 2, 3 RBIs
Lowe 5IP 1H 8K 1BB
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.
It was an absolute honor to see these students get awarded for the last time this year! Aryanna Stahr 2nd, Jackson Parchert honorable mention! Plus having all the others and their families attend: Landon Theim, Lily Bolt, Kyle Kiddo, & Kelvin Johnson! Congratulations to all that entered! Missing Edy Myers and Keaten Needham.
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
Future scientists in action! 🧬🍓 Mrs. DuPage's biology students are getting hands-on, extracting DNA from strawberries. The building blocks of life, right in their hands!
Brittany Smith of Bo's Longbranch of Reynolds presented a donation to RHS Gray Matters in the amount of $1,100! Thank you to Bo's Longbranch and staff for your continued support. Pictured (L-R) are Brittany Smith, Jeremy Vargas, Lizy Bohnsack, Charlie Edwards, Caroline Neece, Lily Bohnsack, Alex Geier, Haylee Boden, & Sponsor Brandee Neece.
Who knew learning about DNA could be so... palatable? Mrs. DuPage's students get a taste of genetics while creating their DNA molecules out of candy.
What an honor to see Lily Bohnsack be awarded tonight! Congratulations Lily, such a huge accomplishment! Well deserved, well deserved!
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.
Come out to the Rockridge FFA Greenhouse for all of your plant needs! All sale proceeds will help our program towards our greenhouse fundraising goals! 🌱
Today is the last day to buy a RHS yearbook! Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase one for $50. Delivery will be in August. Email Ms. Graves at pgraves@rr300.org with questions.
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
The last day to order a RHS yearbook is tomorrow! Order one now at yearbookforever.com for $50. Email Ms. Graves with questions at pgraves@rr300.org. Pickup will be in August!
