The Advanced English 3 Classes had the incredible opportunity to listen and discuss with Sgt. Don Neece about how to catch a serial killer and to learn more about crime scene investigations. The Advanced Class has been reading "Devil in the White City" which recounts the first U.S. serial killer, H. H. Holmes. Thank you Sgt. Don Neece for all of your information and letting us learn from you!
Students in Advanced Zoology dissected a shark. They found a baby shark in the male shark's stomach. So much for paternal instincts in sharks!
Fans wanting to attend tomorrow's IHSA Girls Sectional Track Meet can purchase tickets on Go Fan using the link or QR code provided. Tickets on Go Fan are $8 or you may pay $9 cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?activity=Track%20and%20Field
The last Rocketeer of the 2024-2025 school year is here! The yearbook staff has enjoyed sharing RHS news with the community. We hope you enjoy Volume 6: https://rb.gy/48mmu9
Mr. Wade had a fetal pig left over from his Anatomy and Physiology class, so students in Biology got a chance to dissect a pig. Thank you, Mr. Wade, for your donation! The students were intrigued.
We said our goodbyes last Wednesday to the seniors involved in the Memory Lane group. Our best wishes go to Noah and Marco as they embark on their future paths.
Mrs. Neece's History students are researching some distinguished individuals from the U.S. Armed Forced who served from the War of 1812 to present and are buried on the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery. This Veterans' Legacy Project was made possible by a grant from St. Ambrose University.
Here is the link to watch tonight's HS Academic Awards Night Ceremony: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/evt74e2018705. The live stream is FREE, but viewers must create a FREE NFHS Network account to stream the event. The event starts at 6:30 pm.
Tryouts for the Rockettes Fall Dance Team will be this week.
Dance Clinic: Tuesday 5/13 from 7-8:15 pm in the North Gym.
Tryouts:Thursday 5/15 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the North Gym.
If you cannot make these please email Coach Stegmiller at lstegmiller@rr300.org.
The Rockets JV baseball team won the Mercer County JV Jamboree today! They defeated Sherrard 3-2 in the title game!
The Rockets softball team blasted 5 HRs in their 14-4 victory over Alleman in game 2 of their DH!
Dietrich 2 HRs
Perkins 2 HRs
Black 1 HR
Rockets baseball walks it off against Princeton!
Tanner Dye's single up the middle scored Schwigen from second for the 5-4 win.
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.
