Owen Williams ‘25 holds a stick coated in a copper mixture over a Bunsen burner to complete a Chemistry lab Oct. 2. Students in Brandon Hommel’s Chemistry recorded the flame colors of various metals to better understand the differences in energy between types of ions. “[The lab] was really fun because I got to see a lot of cool colors and reactions,” Williams said. “I really liked the [copper reaction].” Reporting by River Brown (media by River Brown)Quinn Brant ‘24 turns in her cap and gown order form as she grabs her tassel from the Josten’s table by the main entrance Oct. 3. Seniors filled out their paperwork to order a cap and gown for graduation. The order included different graduation packs available at different prices, which also included other accessories such as jewelry, apparel, keepsakes and gifts. “It’s kind of scary to think that I’m a senior already and graduating this year, but it’s really exciting at the same time,” Brant said. Reporting by Claudia Llado (media by Claudia Llado)
Varsity softball catcher Karley Hackert ‘25 catches a ball during the second inning in the home game against Chaparral High School Oct. 3. Before the game, the team celebrated Senior Night. Sydney Boulaphinh ’24, Julia Hay ’24 and Ally Cartwright ’24 received flowers and a rock painted with their name and number to celebrate their last home game with the team. Then, younger players took turns giving speeches, and the seniors sang the national anthem. The final score of the game was 10-20 L. “The [painted] rocks [have] been a tradition to remember all the past players. By leaving the rocks on the field, they know they will always be a part of Rock Canyon,” Boulaphinh said. “The team was very emotional due to it being our senior game and it was hard to refocus. I went all out for our last home game and the team tried their best. They fought for the seniors.” Read the full story here. Reporting by Claire Bauer (media by Claire Bauer)Cassie Watkins ‘25 gets tinsel in her hair during the Career Fair, Oct. 5. The Stacey James Institute, a school focusing on cosmetology, offered free hair tinsel in addition to information about their program. “I really like the [Career Fair],” Watkins said. “I like that there’s so many [places] you can go check out [and find] what you’re interested in.” Reporting by River Brown (media by River Brown)After the game, varsity captain and middle linebacker Brady Campbell ’24 talks to the varsity team after the loss to the Mountain Vista Eagles at Douglas County Stadium Oct. 6. Third quarter began with a score of 14-37, but neither team scored any more points for the rest of the game, resulting in a final score of 14-37 L. “In the last minutes of the game, the whole idea was to motivate the team,” Campbell said. “[We] want to work harder for the next game ahead.” Reporting by Abigail Wood (media by Abigail Wood). Read the full story here.
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![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)
![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)
