![The winter guard team makes fifth place at the state championship finals in the Denver Coliseum, March 30. The team performed to Barnes Country's “Glitter and Gold,” lead by coaches Margo Sanford, Blair Bickerton and Anna Orgren. In their class there were a total of nine groups participating, and the top five who made it to finals received a plaque. “[Walking onto the stage] is very nerve-wracking, but also very exciting as well. When you first start color guard there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when you first perform in front of an audience, but once you've done it for a while, it starts to become the best part of the season,” Ella West ‘25 said. “It's very fulfilling to see an audience react to something you've put your heart and soul into.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Both-socal-media-nd-website-main-1-1200x846.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)
As vibrant blooms begin the sun shines bright and a gentle breeze pass by. This means Spring is just around the corner, and warmer temperatures are on the way.
Douglas County has been experiencing warm days recently, with temperatures ranging from low 50 degrees to high 60 degrees.
The temperatures and weather have drastically changed recently, including a mix of snow and warmth.
According to CBS News, Colorado citizens experienced low temperatures in late February and a couple of snowstorms with an average of seven inches in Highlands Ranch, making February the fourth snowiest month in Denver.
“Personally, I enjoy spring and summer more than winter because I enjoy getting tan by the pool better than skiing,” Sienna Russo ‘27 said.
Based on AccuWeather’s monthly weather maps, April in Highlands Ranch brings loads of sunshine and less snow. Expect more rain storms, including 11 days of precipitation with an average high temperature of 61 degrees, and an average low temperature of 34 degrees.
“I’m extremely excited for spring to come because of the warmer weather and activities that come along with the warm weather,” Taylor Wilson ‘27 said.
Remember to stock up on sunscreen as the UV index and temperatures increase for the next couple of months as Colorado enters Spring.
