![Alexander Oki ‘28 picks up trash in the lower parking lot Feb. 20. According to Keep America Beautiful, the majority of the trash found on both roads and waterways consists of fast food wrappers and packaging, receipts and plastic beverage bottles. Clubs like the National Honor Society (NHS) offer students the opportunity to earn service hours by cleaning up the trash in the parking lots. “[The trash] makes us look very unhygienic and unmotivated to be a proper school,” Emberlyse Vidal ‘28 said. “It makes us look like we just don't care about our students' environments.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260220_1355020-2-1200x904.jpg)
Varsity and JV Cheer Compete at Nationals
Saturday, Feb. 3, the varsity cheer team had their last in-state competition at Mountain Vista High School before they leave for Nationals, Wednesday, Feb. 7.
February 14, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 3, varsity cheer had their last performance in Colorado for the season.
“I’m so excited for Nationals because I like to go out on the mat and perform with my best friends while competing for a big title.” Abby Fletcher 20’ said.
Both JV and Varsity left for nationals Feb. 7 and performed Feb. 10.
“My favorite part about Nationals is going to practice on the football field, and watch and talk to other teams,” Bailey Kracke ’21 said.
Nationals is not only about competing for a national title, but also spending time with your team mates and creating bigger bonds with the people around you.