Our lucky juniors and seniors attended their 2026 prom at Rocky Mount Academy this past Friday, April 24. Although most students go to prom twice, it’s a very different experience each year: RMA allows the junior class to choose the theme, plan, and set up for the dance, while seniors simply show up...

The seniors in the Global Studies Honors Program are set to present their capstone projects at our Annual Capstone Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Each student’s project is the culmination of their experience and work in the Global Studies Program and presents a thesis that applies what students...

For my final article for The Eagle Examiner, I have the honor of writing a Senior Spotlight for my friend since Kindergarten, Ellen Feagans. Ellen has attended RMA since pre-K, making her a “lifer”–the only one in this year's graduating class! Ellen has truly made her mark on Rocky Mount Academy...

The first big event of the 2026-2027 NFL season has begun in the form of free agency (which lets players whose contracts have expired change teams) and the draft (which brings new players into the league). This is when teams can hit the reset button and start fresh, or add a couple of key positions to...

Our last group of Senior Spotlights for this year includes Hannah Perdue, who arrived at RMA her sophomore year and immediately embraced every opportunity to get involved, particularly with the school’s Exceptional Children’s program and athletics. Kind and inclusive, Hannah has become a valuable...

Even if you’re not a member of the senior class, you’re sure to have heard the name “Taylor Carmichael” more than once. Facebook posts giving the run-down on soccer matches, end-of-year awards for basketball, even big articles in The Rocky Mount Telegram about state championships–Taylor is...

Starring in this Senior Spotlight is a member of the senior class who is no stranger to having the spotlight on her–Becky Hunter, who has been at Rocky Mount Academy since Kindergarten, making her a near-lifer! Becky is someone who has a flair for the dramatic and a passion for the arts and theater....

This Senior Spotlight article is focused on Roslyn Smith, who joined RMA in Kindergarten when her mother, English teacher Ms. Baker, joined the faculty. Roslyn’s biggest contribution to the Class of 2026 and RMA family in general is her selfless spirit that makes her an important member of our community. Roslyn...

One of our many Senior Spotlights this week is on Dustin Proctor. Dustin came to RMA in the seventh grade from West Edgecombe Middle School, and his outgoing personality quickly made him a part of the RMA family. The most important thing to know about Dustin is that he absolutely loves being outdoors,...

Wuthering Heights, the novel by Emily Brontë featuring a famous love triangle, was recently brought to the big screen in a new film adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi (who was nominated for an Oscar for his work in Frankenstein); the film was directed by Academy Award winner Emerald...