![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)
A voice sounds over the speaker, asking for everyone’s attention. It’s another Prom announcement, encouraging students to buy tickets and advertising the details of will happen at the event.
With Prom approaching this Saturday, April 27 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., many students have plans to attend. The Prom theme will be “RC Goes to NYC” and will be held at Mile High Station in Denver.
At Prom, juniors and seniors can expect a Glam Bot station, mocktails and new music selections. Tickets for the dance are still available on MySchoolBucks for $40, or students can purchase a ticket at the door for $50.
Students may also choose to partake in the “Rockin’ Rewind” After Prom, which will be held at the school from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets can also be purchased on MySchoolBucks, which will be $15 for seniors and $20 for juniors and guests. The “Rockin’ Rewind” After Prom will have food, drinks, a casino, a coffee bar, a tattoo station, the senior hall, karaoke, $9,000 worth of prizes, a $500 cash prize and more.
On April 23, Social Media Managers Elly Brooks and Sanaa Sow, and Assistant Editor-in-Chief Abigail Wood interviewed students about the upcoming Prom.
