Two Rock Ridge High School publications earned major national honors this year, highlighting their exceptional commitment to student journalism. The Rock Ridge yearbook – Genesis – received a Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and a prestigious Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association, making it one of only seven schools in the nation to earn both top awards in 2026. The Blaze, Rock Ridge’s student-run newspaper, was recognized as a School Newspapers Online Distinguished Site after earning all six digital badges for excellence. More: https://lcps.pub/4x28SsH