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  • Apr 15 / Varsity Girls LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 12, ThunderRidge High School - 20
  • Apr 15 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 15, ThunderRidge High School - 5
  • Apr 13 / JV Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 9, Cherokee Trail High School - 2
  • Apr 13 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 6, Grandview High School - 7
  • Apr 13 / Varsity Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 9, Cherokee Trail High School - 7
  • Apr 13 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 0, Ponderosa High School - 3
  • Apr 13 / JV BaseballRock Canyon High School - 4, Grandview High School - 3
  • Apr 13 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Fossil Ridge High School - 1
  • Apr 13 / JV Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 0, Fossil Ridge High School - 0
  • Apr 12 / Varsity Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 22, Highlands Ranch High School - 1
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In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”
The Week in Photos: April 13-April 19
The Rock Online Newspaper staff and Black & Gold Yearbook staff take a celebratory photo to commemorate the publications’ national awards received at the National Student Press Association (NSPA) Journalism Education Association (JEA) Kansas City Convention April 6. The Rock Online and Black & Gold received eight national awards in total, including five from the NSPA Sports Photo award category. The Rock Online website won fourth place in overall Best of Show. “I was very shocked when I won an award at the NSPA convention, because I like to compare myself to a lot of the other photographers, and it was just really cool to hear my name called in front of all those people,” Yeater said. “Not only did I learn a lot during the many workshops I went to, I also got the opportunity to bond with some people that I hadn’t known very well prior to the convention, so I think my biggest takeaway is how close of a family everyone in media is.”
The Week in Photos: April 6-April 12
The image shows an up-close shot of the partial solar eclipse observable in Colorado April 8. Colorado was only able to observe a partial solar eclipse while other parts of the country saw total coverage.
A Glimpse at the Eclipse
During Kindness Week, MJ Mejia ‘25 completes her planning work for Peer Counseling during period seven April 2. Kindness Week, which began on April 1 and continues through April 5, is run by student peer counselors. The week encompasses spreading kindness to one another through promoting spirit days, selling kindness grams, organizing a campus clean up, passing out journals and more. “Our goal with Kindness Week is to create a better environment in our school and just spread kindness to our community,” Mejia said. “We just want to make sure that everyone feels appreciated and just find a way to spread kindness around here.”
The Week in Photos: March 30-April 5
BREAKING: Denver Metro Areas Experience Severe Wind Storms
BREAKING: Denver Metro Areas Experience Severe Wind Storms
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.
Freezing the Competition
On Feb. 24, Emerson Yu ‘24 climbs a roped route during the girls’ varsity competition. Participants had three hours to complete a total of five routes: two roped, two bouldering and one of their choice. “I started climbing about a year and a half ago,” Yu said. “I didn’t start competing until my senior year, which I kind of regret because I love it so much. The rock climbing community is great.”
Reaching New Heights
Bodey Sherill ‘24 pins Max Garcia during his match against the Heritage Eagles Jan. 17. Sherill won by pin in five minutes and 34 seconds. “I knew I had more technical experience and endurance than he did. I knew if I kept that in mind, I’d beat him,” Sherill said.
A Second Semester Wrestling Recap
In a kickline, the varsity poms team competes in the Game-Day finals Feb. 3. The team competed in two other categories during Nationals: Small Pom, where they placed sixth, along with Small Jazz, where the team didn’t place.
Fun Times in Florida
English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Learning with Lamb
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From Sheets to Screens
A graphic introduces the next piece in the column Odds and Ends. Contact Ally Kelley!
Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
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Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
English teacher Andrew Watkins smiles at the entrance walls of his classroom Dec. 4. Watkins classroom is lined with posters, pictures and gifts from students that showcase his teaching experience. I am still excited about what I teach, Watkins said, And hopefully that comes across. Although teaching wasnt my plan, Im glad I did it. It worked out. Im very grateful for the people Ive met.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Watkins’ Wise Words
Lola Claggett ‘25 tries to slip herself away from Kyle Walsh ‘25 during the final dress rehearsal in the auditorium April 2. Kim, Claggett’s character, initially found herself head-over-heels for Conrad, played by Walsh. However, after spending time with Conrad alone, Kim quickly realizes her mistake and tries to find a way to return to her home. “A challenge I came across while playing Kim was being able to pinpoint when her opinion of Conrad changed,” Claggett said. “She has to love him at first and slowly start to see the gross person he is. I had a hard time making that arc not only noticeable to the audience but also make sense and be in line with the rest of the plot.”
“Bye Bye Birdie:” A Performance in Photos
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The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Be the President?
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QUIZ: What Season Are You?
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Which “Wonka” Song Wins?
The paper display of Ariel from The Little Mermaid is hung on the wall March 4. Ariel was one of the six characters that line the 2000s pod.
A Tour of Decorations for Wish Week Celebrations
In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”
The Week in Photos: April 13-April 19
A graphic reads Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper to introduce the video.
Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
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What Does Wish Week Mean to You?
At Prairie View High School, the winterguard team poses with their plaque after winning first place at their competition Feb. 24. This was the second time they won first place this year, this time with a score of 74.190 points. “I [love being] a witch, but my favorite [part of the show] is the trios, it’s so cool,” Heather Strickland ‘27 said.
Winterguard Witches on a Winning Streak
A visual depicts a tuxedo surrounded by the words Step-by-Step for the Special Night to introduce part one of the three-part Prom series.
Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Dress to Impress
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OPINION: “I’ll be 87, You’ll Be 89”
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Will’s Wish Week Weekend Recommendations
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret Of Life: What to Know About Stress
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret Of Life: What to Know About Stress
A graphic introduces the second article of the column “Mental Health Mondays.”
Mental Health Mondays: Students and Social Media
A graphic introduces the next piece in the column Odds and Ends. Contact Ally Kelley!
Odds and Ends: Screaming Sirens or Soft Speech?
Varsity softball captain and shortstop Sydney Boulaphinh ‘24 swings to hit the ball during the fifth inning Oct. 3. Boulaphinh committed to play Division 1 collegiate softball for Stanford University during her junior year. This season was one of the worst seasons in Rock Canyon history, Boulaphinh said. I think this team had a lot of expectations and relied on many people to carry, and that never happened. I believe most of the games we lost, we could’ve won. It’s the little things that matter--when it came down to who got to 21 outs first, we weren’t the team.
Day in the Life: Game Day for Varsity Softball
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The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.

Freezing the Competition

by Claudia Llado and Elly Brooks
April 5, 2024
Physics teacher Jack Van Natta helps students during Access with an AP Physics lab on Nov. 14. Van Natta has taught his students with many lectures involving fun and interesting examples, such as the rocket lab and many others. “My kids, growing up, would come home and wed sit down for dinner. They would talk about what happened in class [and] their teachers, and just about something that amazed them. And I wanted to be that teacher,” Van Natta said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: All About Van Natta

by Max Simms, Reporter
March 29, 2024
Head football coach Kevin Meyer stands over commits Jack Anderson ‘24, Chaz Barnett ‘24, Jack Munro ‘24, Spencer Rathbun ‘24 and Will Rosenmeyer ‘24 Feb. 7. Each football players all signed to a different school. Three other commits, along with Munro all signed to play for Colorado Mesa University (CMU): volleyball player Lindsay Heyliger ‘24, lacrosse player Aidan Brock ‘24 and basketball player Sienna Pillsbury ‘24 .

Onto the Next

by Abigail Wood and Quinn Barton
February 17, 2024
Utah Valley University baseball commit Adam Smith 24, University of California San Diego baseball commit Austin Bowker 24 and St. Mary’s University MN basketball commit Daniel Cabeen 24 and more sign their letters of intent to play collegiate sports during Signing Day Nov. 8. Smith and Bowker were the only two baseball players to commit, and Cabeen was the only basketball player to sign.

Decided, Committed, Signed

by Claire Bauer and Quinn Barton
November 17, 2023
Varsity boys soccer center back Owen Creeden ‘24 holds off Legend High School player during the first half of the game at Halftime Help Stadium Oct. 17. The Jags defeated Legend 5-0.

The Last Game

by Claire Bauer and Blake Cartwright
October 25, 2023
JD Freivogel ‘24 practices guitar while looking at sheet music in Benjamin Dale’s period seven Guitar II Sept. 5. The class worked on various sheet music compositions and presented finger exercises. “Its nice just having a class thats kind of like a break from everything. I originally started taking it because I figured [that] practicing by myself wasnt that fun, but if I forced myself to practice, however many times a week, then I could get good at it,” Freivogel said.

The Week in Photos: Sept. 2-Sept. 8

by Staff
September 8, 2023
Varsity girls soccer outside back Olivia Barrett ‘24 hugs varsity holding midfielder Gigi Fiorelli ‘25 after losing to TRHS May 25. The final score of the game was 1-0, leaving the Jaguars in second place. “This year, it took a long time for everything to start coming together. We had a really tough season. Because we were a 17-seed, we had to upset every game we played, because we only played higher-ranked teams than us. The last thing we expected was to make it to Finals, [it] was crazy and made me nervous and emotional,” Barrett said. “Every single person on the team was incredibly disappointed in Rock Canyon. We don’t need a crowd at every game, but when you make it to State and only have about 20 people there, it’s an awful feeling. We were really embarrassed when student sections [for opposing teams] in the playoffs were five times the size of ours. Everyone felt let down. It’s hard to approach next season—everyone is very emotional, and we are getting a whole new coaching staff which will be a huge adjustment. We [will] go into next season with a good attitude and play the hardest we can.”

Photo Recap: Varsity Girls Soccer Takes Second at State

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
June 2, 2023
Nathan Shrestha 25 works on an assignment in the LMC May 12. Shrestha utilized his time before his track and field meet to finish a presentation for Chinese IV. “Anytime I’m free, I make sure that I don’t have any extra assignments that I would have to cram at the last minute,” Shrestha said.

Stretching and Stressing

by Kishan Vahalia, Reporter
May 20, 2023
Abbey Gardner 23 lays in a postoperative hospital surgical bed after surgery to reattach the retina back onto her eye Dec. 19, 2022. Gardners retina had detached during the Winter Junior Nationals swim meet Dec. 7-12 in Austin Texas. I detached my retina in my left eye, which took me out of the water for close to two months, Gardner said. Photo Courtesy: Abbey Gardner.

Defying Limits and Overcoming Injuries

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
May 14, 2023
Varsity defender Clara Geuzaine ‘24 laughs with varsity forward Ava Todd ‘23 before the game against the Castle View Sabercats March 28. Before the start of the game, the team huddled up and hyped each other up as a pregame ritual. “I usually do a special handshake with Addie Vali before every game,” Geuzaine said. “The team also huddles up and then we count to three, and then well slam our left foot in the center, and then everyone has to keep it in and then we do team talking to each other to hype each other up.”

Photo Recap: Varsity Girls Soccer Takes on Castle View Sabercats

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
April 10, 2023
A graphic depicts profiles of the peer coaches for the Unified students.

Unified Peer Coaches

by Gabe Mascitti, Reporter
March 19, 2023

Seniors Sign Off

by Drew Peters, Reporter
February 28, 2020
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