![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)
![Ice and snow make it difficult for drivers on the road. During snowstorms, drivers have poor visibility, and frozen roads make it difficult to stay in control. “Driving home from Denver [on Friday], the neighborhoods weren’t plowed. By the time we got back they were only plowing highways. We spun out, nearly got stuck and fishtailed a few different times,” Connor Pugh ‘26 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-e1732045465987.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)
The 2024 Wish Week was an impactful event for Wish Kid Kiki and her family.
Between a multitude of events, donations and wish kits, the student body was able to raise a record-breaking $94,921.91 and grant Kiki her wish of going to Hawaii and having a tea party with princesses, alongside 11 other Wishes. Kiki’s older brothers even participated throughout the week, playing dodgeball with Student Council. Demetri, Kiki’s older brother, helped finish the week off by donating his hair at the closing assembly.
When walking into the gym for the first time, Kiki warmed the hearts of many when the student body met her Friday, March 1.
“The first time I saw Kiki, my heart melted. She was such an adorable kid with a huge smile,” Kate Anderson ‘27 said.
Kiki was all smiles when walking into the gym. She then was able to walk through the halls and see the decorations lining the walls. Many decorations were loved by Kiki, but her favorite was the Disney castle drawing on the 9000s pod wall.
Kiki wasn’t the only family member who had a great week. Kiki’s mom Desiree was happily surprised by how much went into Wish Week.
“Wish Week has meant so much to us. It was way more than anything I was expecting. It was incredible, and I’m so grateful for everything, all the effort you guys put into this and it’s very apparent that the care and love that came from every person here it was so it’s so felt by us,” Desiree said.
Desiree also attended many events hosted throughout the week.
“I love the opening assembly but I’ve loved everything… all of it’s been amazing,” Desiree said.
Desiree also noticed happiness and excitement in Kiki throughout the time they spent here for Wish Week.
“Everyone’s made her feel like a star and she is literally said to me every single day, ‘are we going to Rock Canyon today?’” Desiree said. “She has really truly loved it.”
