![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 0-1, 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.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC_9019-1-1-900x638.jpg)
![Gianna Peterson ‘25 and other fellow Poms dancers perform a dance inspired by the Western Spirit Day during the Homecoming Assembly in the gym Sept. 21. Homecoming week consisted of five spirit days, including Freedom Friday, Tropical Florida Monday, Bama Rush Tuesday, Wild West Wednesday and Home Colorado Thursday. “It was awesome to perform and we had a lot of practice [in preparation],” Peterson said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SSow_HocoAssembly-05-300x240.jpg)
![Outside the 4000s pod, a black paper banner painted with the words “Route RC 23 Homecoming” represents the overall theme for this years Homecoming Sept. 22. The other pods were decorated with specific locations from the road trip theme. “My favorite design this year is the banner. It is so innovative and [Student Council] really applied their artistic abilities in showcasing the road trips theme,” Veronica Baxter ‘25 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2946-e1695783011146-300x185.jpeg)
Fire blazing, heat roaring, smoke billowing and hundreds of students huddled together. This is the Homecoming Bonfire. The Homecoming...
![Gianna Peterson ‘25 and other fellow Poms dancers perform a dance inspired by the Western Spirit Day during the Homecoming Assembly in the gym Sept. 21. Homecoming week consisted of five spirit days, including Freedom Friday, Tropical Florida Monday, Bama Rush Tuesday, Wild West Wednesday and Home Colorado Thursday. “It was awesome to perform and we had a lot of practice [in preparation],” Peterson said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SSow_HocoAssembly-05-1200x961.jpg)
As phone flashlights wave and bodies bounce up and down, Jags watch performances, cheer and celebrate the week's end at the annual Homecoming...
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The leather sound of bouncing volleyballs echoes off the floors of the main and auxiliary gyms, as teams prepare to play for the title of Ruff...
The sounds of echoing cheers reach the sidelines as senior Sam Cuthbert catches the ball after a kickoff by the Smoky Hills High School (SHHS)...
Unified Kickball’s next game will occur at the Under the Lights Tournament at Echo Park at 5 p.m. Sept. 7. The team’s season, which consists...
Blazing heat and fiery red-hot flames. It's the annual Homecoming bonfire. Student Council and Fire Science held the annual Homecoming...
![Outside the 4000s pod, a black paper banner painted with the words “Route RC 23 Homecoming” represents the overall theme for this years Homecoming Sept. 22. The other pods were decorated with specific locations from the road trip theme. “My favorite design this year is the banner. It is so innovative and [Student Council] really applied their artistic abilities in showcasing the road trips theme,” Veronica Baxter ‘25 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2946-e1695783011146-1200x742.jpeg)
As you walk into the halls with sleepy, tired eyes the morning of Friday, Sept. 15, you suddenly see colors, designs and places from all over...
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Blazing heat and fiery red-hot flames. It's the annual Homecoming bonfire. Student Council and Fire Science held the annual Homecoming...
Homecoming Week is busy. From spirit days to Powder Puff, assemblies to bonfires and games to the actual dance, schedules get packed. As...
You open the doors and a bell jingles as a wave of freshly brewed coffee scent hits your face. You place your order and patiently wait for the...
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Often, people dream of what seems unrealistic and unlikely. However, it is these very dreams that can keep humanity hoping. And where there is...
While going on vacation is a popular summer activity, some students prefer to stay at home. There are still ways to make a “staycation” fun...
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The question “what is the meaning of life?” is what I believe to be one of the most-asked questions among people as a whole. I am here to...
Often, people dream of what seems unrealistic and unlikely. However, it is these very dreams that can keep humanity hoping. And where there is...
Summer is on its way and the warm weather is finally setting in. This summer is the perfect time to try out new things. Whether you’re trying...
Layer atop layer, orange will bathe the surface of the water, homes, and more in its hue every day as the sun trickles back down. This hue is...
Paper-made links with "Sources of Strength," written by students, hang from the main hall's railings March 2. The Sources of Strength club made...
The Issue: Countless extra hours spent reading, filling out worksheets, and studying for tests. You open your semester transcript, hoping your...