Grace Ellis, Managing Editor
February 9, 2020
What makes you happy? This is the question that Student Council asked when they launched the Positivity Project, an initiative designed to encourage positive thinking...
January 29, 2020
Recycled SpaceX rockets, dangerous definitions of success, sexism in the medical industry, expansive concepts of music, and cookies filled the BMS cafeteria. Jake Halpern...
Karin Inami, reporter
January 21, 2020
In this generation, many are living with anxiety, pressure, stress and so on. Each of them has a unique reason. This is not just for RHS’s students, but also...
Emily Lyons, Writer/Anchor
January 21, 2020
To most of you I am a writer for Rhinebeck Reality. But 2nd period of every A/C day in the gym, I’m known as Coach Crumby. I know what you're thinking; it’s weird. But...
Ryan Milne, Reporter
December 13, 2019
Twinkle lights glistened, hot cocoa wafted in the air, and students and family gathered to listen as words filled the air on a wintry Wednesday night. The Coffeehouse ...
January 21, 2020
I don’t want to be friends with my friends anymore. I love them but they can be mean or annoying sometimes. I wish we could move past it but I think it has happened too...
January 21, 2020
What do I do if I have trouble connecting with a teacher? Dear Anonymous, It's a terrible feeling when you feel like you can’t connect with a teacher....
January 21, 2020
I went to a party this week and everyone was drinking! I’m not a drinker, but I still want to go to parties. What do I do? Hi “Not a Drinker” This...
December 9, 2019
My best friend and I both like the same boy and I am not sure what to do. And even worse… I think he likes my sister. Send help. Hello worried soul, Oh boy!...
Earl Grey, Advice Columnist
September 18, 2019
It's Tea Time again... Let Earl Grey help you through the autumn blues! Send an email to [email protected], or put a note in our box in the cafeteria.
Karin Inami, Reporter
February 11, 2020
The biggest music award of the year: The 62nd Grammy Awards were held on January 26th in Los Angeles. Red Carpet is the main stage of unique fashion of artist and stars. Take...
Emily Lyons, Writer/Anchor
December 26, 2019
If you know anything about this school then you’ll know that Ms. Wheeler is everywhere. Not only is she an English teacher, but she’s also the advisor of the Rhinebeck...
Oona Shain and Theodora Hirmes
December 12, 2019
Oona Shain, Reporter
December 9, 2019
Rhinebeck, NY--December 7, 2019 Music begins to play and the dark streets are finally illuminated by the paper stars. As huge, beautifully-handcrafted puppets fill the...
Robert MacDermott, Reporter
December 9, 2019
We all think about color when we pick out our clothes in the morning. But did you know there is science behind the feelings color evokes? if you find yourself picking out...
Theodora Hirmes, Reporter
December 5, 2019
Emma Barry, Reporter
November 24, 2019
From this trip, I learned the key to connecting with others is to put yourself out there. This summer, I got to work with Famiova scarf-makers, MAEVA, a woman’s weaving...
Oona Shain, Reporter
November 24, 2019
The town of Rhinebeck is small but nowhere near as small as our tiny school system. If you’ve gone to school in Rhinebeck for most of your life, you all know the same people,...
February 13, 2020
Galentine's Day is beloved by many and a welcoming day to all. If you're not quite sure what Galentine's Day is all about, it’s a nonofficial holiday for “ladies celebrating...
Jonah Carleton, Executive Editor
January 21, 2020
Recycling is simple, or so we’ve been taught. Just throw your paper, plastic, and metal in the blue bins and forget about it. If you’re really an overachiever you might...
January 21, 2020
It's an all too familiar feeling. I’m sitting in class, trying not to get too excited. Could this be it? Are we about to discuss one of the most urgent problems...
Sofia Rich, Senior Editor
January 21, 2020
From five Dutch men purchasing Rhinebeck with a few frying pans and knives, Rhinebeck has grown over the centuries into the town we know today. But in the last ten years,...
Emily Lyons, Writer/Anchor
January 21, 2020
I love films, and admittedly I love watching award shows for films. When I watched Greta Gerwig’s Little Women over the winter break, I was blown away by the amazing storytelling...
The Walden Pond Museum in Concord, MA, has many beautiful sculptures and even a replica of Thoreau's cabin.
Thoreau wrote his famous book Walden at this pond. Thousands of people visit the pond each year.
This plaque represents where Thoreau's cabin was. Only some stones remain.
Emerson's grave is covered in a large boulder of rose quartz.
The grave of Louisa May Alcott is covered with flowers and pencils to honor the great writer.
Thoreau's grave is small and simple with the engraving "Henry." It is covered in poems, flowers, pencils and notes to the author.
Benjamin Fajardo, Reporter
January 21, 2020
December 18th, 2019--- Exactly one month after the final whistle blew in the Hawks’ state championship winning game, the team was honored at a recognition night held at...
Oona Shain, Reporter
January 21, 2020
Girls are dropping out of sports nationwide, and our school has not been spared. According to Gatorade’s recent “Girls In Sports” study by age fourteen, girls...
January 21, 2020
Swimming is unique. Most swimmers can run, but not all runners can swim. According to David Aierstock, Coach of Rhinebeck Girls Varsity Swimming,”Out of all the full...
Emily Lyons, Writer/Anchor
November 20, 2019
Have you ever wondered why Rhinebeck doesn't have a merch store? Well you’re in luck because Rhinebeck's best kept secret is a click away. Rhinebeck actually has merch...
Five Years Later, Rhinebeck’s Still Got It
November 20, 2019
Rhinebeck and Pine Plains Football Season Wraps Up
November 19, 2019
RBK Rocks Andy Bennett Tournament 2019
November 19, 2019
Emily Lyons, Writer/Anchor
December 26, 2019
If you know anything about this school then you’ll know that Ms. Wheeler is everywhere. Not only is she an English teacher, but she’s also the advisor of the Rhinebeck...
Emily Lyons, Anchor/Writer
October 21, 2019
Have you ever had a teacher that cares more about you than the homework due that day? Well, to many students, that teacher is Ms. Grande. For over 15 years, Grande...
October 10, 2019
Greta Thunberg and Her Fight for Change
October 2, 2019
RHS September Teacher Spotlight: Destrange Returns!
September 20, 2019