![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)
![Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. "[College math] is more challenging, and it's good to challenge yourself," Bennett said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0147-1200x900.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)
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Grace Sims’ Escapades in Athletic Training
A glimpse into the life of Athletic Training teacher Grace Sims.
media by Elly Brooks
Athletic Training teacher Grace Sims adjusts the leg of the athletic training skeleton Feb. 22. She explained how special the human skeleton is. “I love it because it shows all different parts of the body, bones, muscles, and blood vessels,” Sims said.
March 10, 2023
You walk into Athletic Training and sit at your desk. Grace Sims walks in with a smile, greeting you, then asks about your day. She immediately starts talking about her crazy adventures as the athletic trainer and what kind of injuries she’s dealt with.
Q: What do you teach?
A: I teach Athletic Training One and Two.
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: I have been working here since I started teaching, which was eleven years ago.
Q: How did you decide you wanted to teach athletic training?
A: When I was in high school and I took it as a PE elective, I’d never heard of the profession. But, I liked it so much that I ended up going into college with that as my major.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, I had two Shelties. One’s name is Quincy. Then, I unfortunately lost one. Her name was Riley.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I love “Chronicles of Narnia,” the music is amazing. It’s just one of those movies that when I watch it, I’m filled with happy thoughts. I love “Tangled,” it is so funny I will just sit there and laugh every time I watch it.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: I like a lot of foods. My dad is a really good cook. So, whenever he makes anything, it’s amazing. His latest thing that he’s been making is a lot of Greek lemon chicken, it’s phenomenal.
Q: What is your least favorite food?
A: Okra is nasty, it’s slimy and disgusting. Unless you fry it, then it’s not that big of a deal. I don’t like lima beans, which some people find weird.
Q: What is your craziest student story?
A: I’ve had several students have medical episodes in my class and I feel really bad for them. But, if you’re going to have a medical issue, my class is probably the best place to do it. Several years ago, we had an individual who went to a neighboring high school who got transferred to Rock Canyon, and when we got into our ankle-taping unit, they had a broken leg that they were recovering from. So they were like, “hey, I can’t have anybody tape this ankle because I just had surgery.” And I was like, “okay, well, that’s fine, we can use your other ankle.” And they go, “well, I actually have a parole bracelet on that ankle.” I was like, “oh.” So the story is, they actually broke their leg hopping over a fence running from the cops. So as a result, they could not participate in being a taping model.
Q: What is your craziest family story?
A: My dad drove a tow truck from Chicago to Colorado to propose to my mom because that was the only way he could get home.