The Student News Site of Rhinebeck High School

Rhinebeck Reality
The Student News Site of Rhinebeck High School

Rhinebeck Reality
The Student News Site of Rhinebeck High School

Rhinebeck Reality
All content by Oona Shain
What Do Students Really Learn in Health Class?

What Do Students Really Learn in Health Class?

Oona Shain and Lulu Hart
May 24, 2021
Hawk Talks 2021: A Little Remote But Still Passionate

Hawk Talks 2021: A Little Remote But Still Passionate

Oona Shain, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021
In the RHS Cafeteria hallway, a supply closet now functions as a gender-neutral bathroom.

[Photo] Gender Neutral Bathroom Is Step Towards Equality at RHS

Lulu Hart, Reporter, Writer
December 10, 2020
Sunrise High School students rally at a Wide Awake Protest.

Student Activism Spotlight: Sunrise Movement, Local High Schoolers Make a Difference

Oona Shain, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
Rhinebeck high school students using their voices to get others to vote. Photo of Beatrix Briggs, Martin Kent, Fiona Beer, and Ben Halle, taken in the Village of Rhinebeck. 


[Photo] Youth= Power : Move the Voting Age to 16


Ryan Milne
December 7, 2020
Our new Algebra 1 Teacher, Monica Zimmers.

Women in STEM: Spotlight on Monica Zimmers 

Oona Shain
December 2, 2020
Senior and organizer of Tuesday’s event Makena Jackson, stands with Eleanor Butler and Emma Madigan on the corner of East Market Street.

Rhinebeck Students Take Part In A Racial Equity Walkout Event

Oona Shain, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020
MEET THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OFFICER CANDIDATES

MEET THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OFFICER CANDIDATES

Oona Shain, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2020
Local students occupied the corners of Rhinebeck for around 2 hours.

Local Youth Peacefully Promote the Black Lives Matter Movement

Oona Shain
June 3, 2020
What does self-care look like in a chaotic world?

What does self-care look like in a chaotic world?

Oona Shain
April 7, 2020

APRIL FOOLS: How to Make RHS More Environmentally Friendly

Oona Shain, Reporter
April 1, 2020
The Gender Spectrum is vast and can be confusing. The Gender Plan works to help you make a set outline of steps to help you feel comfortable and safe in your body and your school .

The 5 W’s of our School’s Gender Support Plan

Oona Shain and Theodora Hirmes
March 3, 2020
February 13th, Galentine's Day- welcome to the best made up holiday on the calendar. 

February 13th, Galentine’s Day- welcome to the best made up holiday on the calendar. 

Oona Shain
February 13, 2020
JV Girls Basketball players look with hope to their middle school counterparts.

The Decline in Girls Basketball: Losses Felt in RHS; BMS Numbers Hopeful

Oona Shain, Reporter
January 21, 2020
The Seven Sisters lead the yearly parade as Sinterklaas kicks off!

Sinterklaas and Its Starlit Sturgeon Swim into Town

Oona Shain, Reporter
December 9, 2019
Quinn, Robert, Samaira, and Emma join the RHS family.

What’s the Scoop on the New/Returning Juniors?

Oona Shain, Reporter
November 24, 2019
Kaya Binetti and Noah Lortie

RBK Rocks Andy Bennett Tournament 2019

Oona Shain, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Lyons captures an escaping leaf in a high speed chase.

Love the Leaves, RBK!

Jonah Carleton, Oona Shain, Robert MacDermott, Karin Imami, Alejandra Dickens, Emily Lyons, Ryan Milne, Olivia Scott, and Sofia Rich
October 21, 2019
Colorful artwork commemorates the 20th annual Street painting.

Tivoli Sidewalk Festival

Oona Shain, Reporter
October 3, 2019
“Hello Fall” reads chalk art as artists and viewers gear up for the new season.

A well-liked chalk turtle swims down Broadway.

Artists of all ages join each other to create temporary masterpieces. Although the rain will soon wash them away, the beautiful colors consume the entire street.

While Rhinebeck Porchfest takes place, just north in Tivoli the Street Painting Festival is in full swing!

Thousands march past City Hall in New York City with hopes of getting lawmakers' attention.

Youth Protests for Climate Action Hit NYC

Oona Shain, Staff
September 23, 2019
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