![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)
High school.
A time for school work, events, socializing and figuring out who you are.
It also poses a huge opportunity to be able to do what you enjoy, or maybe even what student would like to pursue later on in life. There are a wide variety of clubs available for Jaguars and many different options that could suit your hobbies and interests.
Blake Miller ’27 started playing guitar two years ago and bass this year, now playing every day. Miller has been taking lessons for around two years and wants to take music theory class when he becomes a sophomore.
“One of the things I love most about guitar is the different ways to play the same thing and all of the variations of notes,” Miller said. “I love how the music is written and how different tunings can change [the sound of] things.”
Cate Walls ‘26 started acting in kindergarten and has been a part of Drama Club since freshman year. Walls was recently in the fall One Acts, playing Leona in the short play “Cuttin’ Line.”
“I just love the experimental part of it, getting to be someone else, maybe someone you would never get to live like and just see a glimpse into that,” Walls said. “I also love the community that acting creates because once you find your place it really is like a family who supports each other through everything. Sharing a passion with so many people is such an amazing experience that I adore.”
Rock Canyon has over 70 clubs and the opportunity to create any club that you’d like.
“Having hobbies is important because without them you lose structure and you can meet new people with similar interests if you have hobbies,” Miller said.
Eesha Patel ‘27 has been drawing and creating art for nearly all of her life.
“I enjoy drawing because it’s a way I like to express myself,” Patel said. “And I like making pretty things that people like and things that make people happy.”
According to GetSchooled.com, “Clubs can help you develop personal and professional skills that last a lifetime! No matter what type of club you’re in, being part of a group can help you grow and strengthen skills like leadership, communication, the ability to work as a team, and so many more.”
