![On Oct. 30, 24 Eco Club members took a tour of the school’s solar panels on the roof. They were guided and taught by an employee from E Light Electric, the company that maintains the school’s solar panels, and learned about how the panels are maintained and cared for. “I was definitely very excited about being on the roof in general,” Eco Club member Olivia Fang ‘26 said. “[It was exciting to] learn more about solar panels and how they work and how they supply energy to our school.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RCH_2632-1200x800.jpg)
![Ice and snow make it difficult for drivers on the road. During snowstorms, drivers have poor visibility, and frozen roads make it difficult to stay in control. “Driving home from Denver [on Friday], the neighborhoods weren’t plowed. By the time we got back they were only plowing highways. We spun out, nearly got stuck and fishtailed a few different times,” Connor Pugh ‘26 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-e1732045465987.jpg)
![Varsity girls soccer midfielder Leah Sheahan ‘24 hugs a friend during the Senior Night celebrations before the home game against Mountain Vista High School (MVHS) at Echo Park Stadium April 29. During Senior Night, seniors were given flowers and the opportunity to walk out and take pictures with their family as their future plans and favorite memories were announced over the speakers. The Jags tied 0-0, losing the Continental League Championship. “We were obviously the stronger team but just couldn’t find a way to score, but otherwise our connection and our intensity was really high so I’m proud of that. We just have to find the net,” defense midfielder Clara Geuzaine ‘24 said. “[Losing League] wasn’t the best. It’s better than last year and like, I know our team and we are doing really good. I don’t want to jinx it but like hopefully [we’ll do] good [in playoffs].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-DSC_4277-1-1200x868.jpg)
![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.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
Boys Basketball’s Shot at State
The varsity boys basketball team had their first playoff game Feb. 22 – see a photo recap, and an update on their latest game.
March 9, 2023
“Number two in the rankings, but number one on the court.”
This phrase was uttered by the mouth of Coach Kent Grams before the start of the varsity boys basketball team’s first 6A playoff game against the Rangeview High School Raiders Feb. 22.
The Jaguars were placed against the Raiders in the first bracket of the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) 6A basketball playoffs. The Jaguars beat the Raiders 61-27, advancing them to the second round of playoffs. In the next round, the bracket placed the Jaguars to play against Fountain-Fort Carson High School, who they beat 61-51 Feb. 25. In the third round, known as the “Elite Eight,” the Jaguars were set to play against Regis Jesuit High School March 4 at the Denver Coliseum. The Jaguars had previously beat Regis 59-57 on Jan. 20, but, lost to Regis 46-47, ending the Jaguars’ chance at the State Championship.
The varsity boys basketball season ended with a 23-3 win/loss score.
