![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 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.”
