![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)
Staying in shape is an important part of living life.
Exercising can improve the body and its strength, help prevent health issues and push the body to its limits. Finding a good place to work out also increases the enjoyment of getting exercise, especially if i becomes regular.
But, where to work out?
Out of 75 students who participated in a poll posted by @rcrockmedia on Instagram, 21 students said they go to Chuze, five said they go to Planet Fitness, 24 said they go to Southridge Rec Center, 20 said they go to 24 Hour Fitness and five said they go to Orangetheory.
1. Chuze
As the website says, “Your yogacyclingzumbabootcampabs class is waiting.” Memberships start at $15.99 per month, although a free seven-day pass is also offered.
The closest location to the school is at 9449 S. University Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. On the website, students can find an activity schedule with healthy exercise opportunities for this Chuze location.
2. Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness’s main goal is to make everyone feel accepted and respected, calling it their “Judgement Free Zone.” Their memberships start at $10 a month.
Their closest location to the school is at 9579 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-8106. Click HERE for more information.
3. Southridge Rec Center
The newest of the four Highlands Ranch Rec centers, they offer memberships for $8 per card. The closest location is 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.
Since this gym is in a rec center, there’s also a swimming pool, basketball court, and many more activities to get your fitness on. Click HERE for more information.
4. 24 Hour Fitness
Yes, the name is true–from Tuesday to Thursday. For the many night owls at our school, this gym might be the perfect place to workout late at night, or super early in the morning.
Memberships start at $14.99 a month, with the closest location being 6830 E. County Line Rd. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Click HERE for more information.
5. Orangetheory
As a heart rate and strength training workout space that delivers a more personalized experience in a group setting, this gym will give you a much more guided experience, where trainers can help students complete their own specific goals in the best way possible.
Their memberships start at $79.99 a month. Their closest location to the school is 9559 S. University Boulevard, Units 101-102 Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. Click HERE for more information
Staying consistent in working out is a long process, and there will often be up and down days, but the more commitment to exercising a few times a week, the more it becomes a habit.
![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)