![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 Winter Getaway
Colorado offers some of the best trips within driving distance.
November 1, 2018
As residents of Colorado, we are blessed with some of the best trip opportunities that are only a road trip away. With the Rocky Mountains, the state has a seemingly endless amount of fun things to do. Winter break is approaching quickly, meaning that now is the time to plan trips. Here are some of the best trips to take in Colorado over winter break.
- Vail Valley: The town and ski hills of Vail offer tons to do, especially in the Winter. You can hit the slopes during the day, and wander the town once they close. The town of Vail offers so much to do from eating, to shopping. During the winter, hotel prices can start at $300 a ni
ght if you want to lodge close to the resort (Google).The food at Vail ranges from barbeque, to good sushi. The day prices for ski lifts can range from $100 to $200. Overall, Vail is a great family destination. With more than just skiing, it is sure to please everyone.
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2. Silverthorne: Silverthorne is not a town with a ski resort, but it is a great place to stay for a couple of days. It is conveniently located, with three big ski resorts- Keystone, Breckenridge, and Vail, located within a 15-30 minute drive. But in the town, there are multiple things to do.
To make it a classic Winter vacation, ice skating is a must. Silverthorne has multiple ponds that are perfect for ice skating, such as the North Pond. There are also plenty of places to eat. One of them is the Mountain Lion Cafe, an old-fashioned diner with the best breakfast in town. There is lodging of all prices in Silverthorne, from a LaQuinta Inn, to rentable cabins. Overall, it is a town where you can skate, eat, and shop, while also being a short drive away from the best skiing in North America.
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- Evergreen Lake: If you are busy over the break and only have a day or two, then Evergreen Lake is a great place to go. It is the largest zamboni groomed skating lake in North America.
From Highlands Ranch, it is only a 50 minute drive, making it an easy day trip that is inexpensive and fun. In addition to great skating, the lake offers some of the best winter scenery in Colorado.
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