![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)
An Uneducated Person’s Top Five Favorite Movies
Movies are a way for us to travel to a different world for a couple hours. Movies have the capability to keep you intrigued even after you have seen the movie. So what’s better than to hear someone else’s favorite movies?
December 7, 2018
For each movie, there will be a synopsis about why I have a movie in said place, and also an overall score out of 10.
5 . Dunkirk – Directed by Christopher Nolan, Rated PG-13
This one leaves a pretty big impact on you. The way that the movie was directed makes you think so much more. The movie does not have much talking, so every other sound seems amplified. The two highlights of this movie are the cinematography and the soundtrack
Overall Score: 8.5/10
4 . Jurassic Park – Directed by Steven Spielberg, Rated PG-13
Out of all of the Jurassic Park movies, the original one is definitely the best out of all of them. The dinosaur thriller movie really does it’s job, it’s about dinosaurs, and it gives a good thriller movie. Most dinosaur movies cannot live up to this movie. The movie itself has good acting, cinematography, and a good soundtrack.
Overall Score: 8.5/10
3 . The Dark Knight – Directed by Christopher Nolan, Rated PG-13
This is by far the best batman movie made yet. The reason I love this movie is because of the impact it left on me. The acting in this movie is extraordinary. Heath Ledger’s take on the Joker is extraordinary. It made a reputation for Batman that is unforgettable. This movie leaves such an impact on you that you’ll think about it for years to come
Overall Score: 9/10
2 . Guardians of the Galaxy – Directed by James Gunn, Rated PG-13
Guardians of the Galaxy has a great soundtrack to back up its action scenes. The acting in this movie makes you feel immersed in the story. You don’t need to enjoy Marvel movies to enjoy this one. Personally, this is also the reason Chris Pratt is my favorite actor. Overall this movie is just a really fun time, and it redefined that superhero genre.
Overall Score: 9/10
1 . Baby Driver – Directed by Edgar Wright, Rated R 
The reason this is my all time favorite movie is because it is so enjoyable to watch. Even after watching it multiple times. All of the actions scenes are captivating and intense. But what makes these scenes extraordinary is the soundtrack, and how it is used. The music lines up with the scene so well, you can’t help but smile. Additionally, there are so many tiny details that you may not notice the first time. For example, in one of the first scenes of the movie. The main character is walking through Atlanta, listening to music. But on the walls in the background, the lyrics are creatively painted on. All these reasons are why it’s my favorite movie.
Overall Score: 10/10