The Veritas
The Student Newspaper of Rockland High School
Senior Activity Photos
Check back over the next week to see photos from senior activities- National Honor Society, senior issues, BBQ, prom, breakfast, banquet, elementary parade, and graduation!
A senior's advice to aspiring journalists
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
May 23, 2024
ROCKLAND- My time as a high school journalist has changed my life forever.
Former Celtic Chris Herren speaks to RHS students
By Veritas Staff
May 20, 2024
ROCKLAND- On Wednesday, May 15, the entire student body of Rockland High School attended a presentation by Chris Herren.
Seniors prepare to say goodbye to Rockland High School
By Veritas Staff
May 14, 2024
ROCKLAND- As the class of 2024 is getting ready for their departure from Rockland High School, they’re leaving some advice for underclassmen.
Arts Festival returns tonight
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
UPDATED May 2, 2024
ROCKLAND - The 51st Annual Rockland Arts Festival will take place at Rockland High School from 6-8 p.m. tonight after a successful start yesterday.
Travel Club experiences Pura Vida in Costa Rica
By Nadia Dutton, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
COSTA RICA- The Rockland High School Travel Club explored Costa Rica over their April vacation.
New program for career training starts in 2024
By Emma Wood, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
ROCKLAND- There will be a new program available to seniors in the 2024-2025 school year called Innovation Pathways.
Mrs. Adams welcomes baby Audrey
By Samantha Coe- Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
ROCKLAND- The end of the school year came quicker for Mrs. Emily Adams due to the pleasant arrival of her daughter.
Rockland stunned by solar eclipse
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
April 26, 2024
ROCKLAND- On Monday, April 8, a rare solar eclipse happened which changed the average school day schedules for many students and student-athletes.
PetPeeves.movWhat are RHS's pet peeves?
Click the video to see what irritates RHS staff and students.
Are they smarter than a 5th grader?
Click the video to see how RHS staff and students do with general knowledge questions!
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Check out Spring Sports Photos here!
Photos by Megan Joyce, Staff Photographer
UPDATED: April 3, 2024
Mamma Mia! What a show!
By Veritas Staff
March 28, 2024
ROCKLAND- For three nights last week, the Rockland High Auditorium was transformed into a remote and beautiful island of Greece, filled with music, dance, and the story of a family overcoming challenges with love.
Rogers Middle School hosts the annual Shamrock Classic
By Emma Wood, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
ROCKLAND- The teachers beat the students in the annual middle school Shamrock Classic basketball game on March 22.
Digital SATs arriving at RHS
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
March 27, 2024
ROCKLAND- During MCAS testing for sophomores, students in grade 11 will have the opportunity to take the SAT test instead of coming to school late.
Former RHS lax player accepts coaching position
By Nadia Dutton, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
ROCKLAND- The JV Girls Lacrosse coaching position opened up a few weeks before heading into the season.
Photos from The Enterprise from a previous Broadway Night
Rockland's Got Talent open to students and faculty
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
ROCKLAND- This year's “Rockland Got Talent” is open to all students instead of the band and chorus' Broadway Night which was held in previous years.
What is RHS's favorite school lunch?
Video by Nadia Dutton; starring Samantha Coe, Nadia Dutton, Emma Wood, and Anthony Ciano
March 22, 2024
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Hoops Hysteria brings out teachers' competitiveness
By Veritas Staff
March 14, 2024
ROCKLAND - Two current Rockland varsity basketball players and one former varsity basketball player won Hoops Hysteria on March 12.
Mr. Doyle welcomes baby #5!
By Veritas Staff
March 14, 2024
ROCKLAND- Physical Education teacher Mr. Michael Doyle, and his wife Mychal-Lynne welcomed son Jacob Bradley Doyle on March 8. He joins big brothers Connor and Joshua, and sisters Shae and Addie.
New business club attracts student interest
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
March 14, 2024
ROCKLAND- In February, a new DECA Business club was formed at RHS, striking student interest.
RHS students attend conference for mental health and substance abuse awareness
By Nadia Dutton, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
BRIDGEWATER- Rockland High School students attended The Be In The Know conference at Bridgewater State University on March 7.
Graduation countdown begins for seniors
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
ROCKLAND- Seniors are anxiously counting down the days until graduation, and there are many changes and exciting things coming up.
Hit musical Mamma Mia coming to RHS
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
ROCKLAND: The fan-favorite musical Mamma Mia will be taking the stage at Rockland High School this month.
New coaches, players, field ready for spring sports
By Emma Wood, Staff Writer
March 6, 2024
ROCKLAND- As the weather gets nicer, athletes, and current and new coaches prepare for the upcoming spring sports season.
Journalism-Teacher Trivia .movHow well do you know your teachers?
Video by Nadia Dutton and Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
March 6, 2024
New Fashion and Design Class popular with students
By Mary McPartlin, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2024
ROCKLAND- Mrs. Adrienne Donovan is pioneering a new elective at Rockland High this semester.
Special Olympics Bocce a Unified Success
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
MIDDLEBORO - On Saturday, January 27 a team of pathway students and Bulldog Buddies traveled to Middleboro High School to compete in a bocce tournament for the Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
Polar Plunge coming to RHS
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
ROCKLAND - In the cold month of February, students will work up the courage for the Polar Plunge.
Alumni Teacher Profile- Mr. Mike Doyle
By Nadia Dutton, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
ROCKLAND - Mr. Doyle is one of the many alumni teachers at RHS, graduating in the class of 2004.
Alumni Teacher Profile- Mrs. Sue Phelps
By Emma Wood, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
ROCKLAND - Mrs. Sue Phelps is one of the many alumni teachers at Rockland High School.
Representation of diversity a continued mission at RHS
By Anthony Ciano, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
ROCKLAND - As of November 2023, two new flags were added to the Rockland High School cafeteria, to represent the growing diversity of the student population.
Winter Sports Photos
Check out a collection of photos from some of our winter sports teams, all taken by Veritas reporter/photographer Megan Joyce.
(photos will be updated as the season continues)
Rockland High graduate back to coach Swim Team
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
ROCKLAND- Ahead of the new swim season, an alumnus of the team was hired as the Rockland High School head coach.
Alumni Teacher Profile- Mr. Greg Rowe
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
ROCKLAND- Rockland High’s slogan “Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog” is confirmed by the teachers who are graduates themselves.
Special Olympics Bocce Tournament to be played next week
By Elaine Gargano, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
ROCKLAND- On Saturday, January 27, a Special Olympics bocce tournament will be held at Middleboro High School.
Revived interest in the history of Rockland
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
January 18, 2024
ROCKLAND- Mr. Fred Damon and Mr. Richard Little enjoy working on Dog Block with each other and getting to see students learn about where they live.
RHS Santa and Mrs. Claus named for 2023!
By The Veritas Staff
December 15, 2023
ROCKLAND- For the 2023 Holiday season at Rockland High School, two cheery teachers were elected Mr. and Mrs. Claus by the entire student body. This year, Mr. and Ms. Claus are Mr. Randal Grimmett of the History department and Mrs. Valerie Mulready of the Math department.
Holiday Stroll another success
By Elaine Gargano, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland hosted the annual Holiday Stroll down Union Street on November 25.
Cheerleaders win another state championship
By Emily Tsiantoulas, Contributing Reporter
December 6, 2023
ROCKLAND- The Rockland High School cheerleading team has just earned their fourteenth title as division four state champions.
Kimballs welcome baby Skylar Jade
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
December 6, 2023
ROCKLAND- On November 5, Athletic Director and Boys Soccer Coach Mr. Dan Kimball and his wife welcomed their new baby girl, Skylar Jade.
New athletic trainer joins Bulldog Nation
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
ROCKLAND- After several years of trying to find a permanent athletic trainer for Rockland High, Serena Speight, may be here to stay.
Changes in the RHS Library
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
ROCKLAND- The Rockland High School and Middle School is missing a full-time librarian for the 2023-2024 school year.
Holiday ornaments available for sale for $10
See Ms. Morrison in guidance or email cmorrison@rocklandschools.org to purchase!
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Holiday Stroll returns Saturday
By Emily Tsiantoulas, Contributing Reporter
November 21, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland’s Holiday Stroll is a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Juniors and seniors face off in Powder Puff this Monday
By Jack Phillips, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
ROCKLAND- On Monday, November 20, at 6 pm, the senior girls who were defeated last year, will take on the junior girls as they compete to win the annual Powder Puff Girls Football game in Veteran's Memorial Stadium.
Plans for a winter dance in February
By Elaine Gargano, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
ROCKLAND- This February, Rockland High School will host a Winter Formal dance.
Teachers get in the holiday spirit
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
ROCKLAND- As all the holidays approach, students and staff start to get more in spirit.
Students place flags for Veteran's Day
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
ROCKLAND- On Saturday, November 4, 37 students from Rockland High School traveled to the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne to place flags on the graves of veterans.
Sophomores set to get advice about future finances
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
November 18, 2023
ROCKLAND- On Thursday, December 7, all RHS sophomores will attend the Credit for Life fair to learn management skills they will use throughout their life.
Photo Courtesy @AndyIlles_Photo on Twitter
Fall Sports-
Tournament Wrap Up
After a great fall season, see how each of our fall sports teams performed in the playoffs!
UPDATED Friday, November 17, 2023.
Project Pumpkin a spooky treat
By Meghan Gustin , Contributing Reporter
November 9, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland High School students kicked off the Halloween weekend with the annual Project Pumpkin.
Bulldog Buddies active in sports and arts
By Anthony Ciano and Faith Henry
November 9, 2023
ROCKLAND- ROCKLAND- On October 24, a Unified soccer game took place at Abington High School between Rockland, Abington, and Carver High Schools.
Drama Club to present Our Town in December
By Elaine Gargano, Staff Writer
October 28, 2023
ROCKLAND- On December 1-2, the Rockland High School Drama Club will be performing the play Our Town, written by Thornton Wilder, in the high school auditorium.
Culinary program cooks up variety of classes
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
October 28, 2023
ROCKLAND- Cooking classes have been a popular and fulfilling elective in the Rockland High School Community.
Students get involved with WRPS TV and Radio
By Jack Phillips, Staff Writer
October 28, 2023
ROCKLAND- WRPS is a great way to get involved with the school and to have fun doing a show and being with people.
Community service offerings plentiful this fall
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
October 28, 2023
ROCKLAND- Many community service opportunities are available for anyone who needs to complete the 25 hours or would like to give back by donating their time.
Crafts and Rockland History among most popular Dog Block activities
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
October 28, 2023
ROCKLAND- Dog Blocks have been taking place every other Thursday, and two of the most popular ones have been History of Rockland and Make and Take crafts.
Click Here to watch the full interview with Megan Khang on WRPS's Youtube- channel.
Megan Khang returns to RHS a winner
By Ben Carpine, Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland High has a wonderful and storied tradition in athletics, but one professional athlete credits her time at Rockland High for shaping her career.
De Paula crowned Mr. Rockland 2023
By Veritas Staff
October 25, 2023
ROCKLAND- On Thursday, Oct. 19, Gustavo De Paula was crowned the 2023 Mr. Rockland.
Project Pumpkin returns this Saturday
By Emily Tsiantoulas, Contributing Reporter
October 25, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland’s annual Project Pumpkin will be back on Saturday, October 28th.
Travel Club heads to Costa Rica in April
By Elaine Gargano, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- The Rockland High School Travel Club trip, originally heading to Australia and New Zealand in July, will instead be going to Costa Rica in April.
Photo courtesy Dr. Harrison
Ms. Rockland crowned at Homecoming
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
October 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- On October 6, during the Homecoming football game against Norwell, senior Maggie Elie was crowned as this year’s Ms. Rockland.
Ms. Swartz joins World Language Dept.
By Mary McPartlin, Editor-In-Chief
October 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- Rockland High welcomed a new teacher, Ms. Guiomar Swartz, to the World Language department this year.
Photo courtesy Mr. Dan Kimball
Joao Faria seeks playoff success
By Jack Phillips, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
ROCKLAND - Senior Captain Joao Faria, who last year broke the Rockland High School record for single season goals, is trying to finish his high school career strong.
Rockland walks to support inclusion
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
ROCKLAND- The Rockland High School Student Government Council hosted an Inclusion Walk at Veterans Memorial Stadium on September 22 to raise money for the Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Working to improve the Rail Trail
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
ROCKLAND- The Rockland High School Environmental Club is working to come up with new ways to improve the Rockland Rail Trail.
New schedule: pros and cons
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
October 4, 2023
ROCKLAND- The new schedule that has been changed this school year has brought mixed feelings from teachers and students.
The 2022 Homecoming Court (picture courtesy of Dr. Harrison)
Homecoming Weekend coming up Oct. 6-7
By Meghan Gustin and Nicole Cedrone, Contributing Reporters
September 29, 2023
ROCKLAND- As fall starts to get into full swing, it’s time to get ready for Rockland High’s Homecoming Weekend.
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Students work on making friendship bracelets.
First Dog Block day a success
By Samantha Coe, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
ROCKLAND- This year's new DogBlock schedule had many teachers and students excited and anxious about how it goes, and happy to get a break from classes, but the first Dog Block went well.
Senior Xander Wehnau (picture by Anthony Ciano)
School choice gives opportunities to many
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
ROCKLAND- Students living in towns outside of Rockland have the opportunity to join the school community.
MOVIE REVIEW:
BARBIE
By Megan Joyce, Contributing Reporter
September 28, 2023
When the cinematic masterpiece, Barbie hit theaters this past July, it quickly became a fan favorite and stole hearts with it’s satirical take on the female experience.
Welcome to Stevie Jean Newcomb!
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
September 27, 2023
ROCKLAND- On July 30, Ms. Diana Newcomb and her wife Colleen, a firefighter, welcomed their new baby Stevie Jean to the Rockland community.
Picture courtesy Ms. Newcomb
Picture courtesy Dr. Harrison
Welcome to the newest Bulldog!
By Mary McPartlin, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2023
ROCKLAND- A new Rockland bulldog has joined the community! On August 7, Dr. Harrison and his wife, Larissa, welcomed their new baby, named Connor George Harrison.
Football captains seek success
By Jack Phillips, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
ROCKLAND - The football team is looking for leadership from the 2023 senior captains, Jojo Coronel, Jordan Depina, Terran Williams, and Joe Earner.
New face in RHS gym
By Chloe Nash, Managing Editor
September 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- There’s a new face in the gym this year as 2018 RHS graduate Matthew McGaffigan, is working as a long-term substitute for Ms. Diana Newcomb.
History Department welcomes Ms. Kemp
By Samantha Coe
September 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- With a last-minute resignation from a teacher over the summer, former librarian Ms. Janyce Kemp stepped in to teach history for the 2023-2024 school year.
New flags added to the cafeteria
By Anthony Ciano, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
ROCKLAND- An outdated Flag Project is leading to positive changes in the school community.
Pathways Student News
UPDATED: See the latest reviews and stories from the students in the Pathways class.
New this week:
REVIEW of the Star Wars Prequels
Working in WRPS and the Cafeteria
Comics and more!
