![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)
![The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_4906-1-1200x1057.jpg)
![English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1158-1200x900.jpeg)
The clock reads 6:45 a.m. Nov. 8. Students, friends, family and teachers alike shuffle into the cafeteria, finding seats and reading through pamphlets offered at the door.
The clock strikes 7 a.m. on National Signing Day, and the future of the 13 Jaguars committing to play collegiate sports, begins.
This year was the first time in school history that a fall signing ceremony was held instead of just the usual winter and spring ceremonies, due to the record-breakingly large number of senior athletes signing.
Then, each coach took time to speak about each of their athletes individually. Pens were put to paper while photographs were taken of each student and Principal Andrew Abner made the closing speech, thanking the athletes, coaches and families for their support.
After the athletes finished signing, they celebrated with their friends and families with donuts, photos in their college gear and more.
See the list of all 13 commits below:
Baseball
Austin Bowker – University of California San Diego
Adam Smith – Utah Valley University
Basketball
Daniel Cabeen – St. Mary’s University of Minnestota
Beach Volleyball
Ava Blanco – Colorado Mesa University
Soccer
Oliva Barrett – Colorado Mesa University
Nicola Fraser – University of California Los Angeles
Clara Geuzaine – University of San Diego
Grace Rossner – Princeton University
Charlotte Strabel – Colorado College
Softball
Sydney Boulaphinh – Stanford University
Swimming
Gabi Dyer – University of Kansas
Abigail Wood – Niagara University
Indoor Volleyball
Addie Waller – University of Northern Colorado
The next Signing Day takes place Feb. 7, 2024.
