![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)
Newsies the Musical
All for one and one for all! Newsies hits the stage Feb. 27 through March 2.
The cast of Newsies rehearses after school in the auditorium Feb. 20. The cast, crew, and pit members have been working since the end of December to put the production together. “I play the part of Joseph Pulitzer and it’s fun being a part of a family.” Lily Schmoker ’19 said.
March 1, 2019
Disney’s Newsies the musical is coming to Rock Canyon from February 27 through March 2. Shows start at 7:00 p.m. and on March 2 there is a 1:00 p.m. matinee. While most tickets have sold out, there are some single seats for evening performances and more openings during the Saturday matinee.
Months of preparation went into preparing the show, including: students playing in the pit, the performers, the students working behind the scenes, and the production has a lot of moving parts that come together for one spectacular show.
“My favorite part of being in the musical is entertaining an audience. I love giving people something to be entertained by,” Actress Lily Schmoker ‘19 said.
The band and orchestra students participating in the pit have the responsibility of learning all of the music behind the songs on stage. During their rehearsal, they memorize notes and practice with the performers.
Along with the music, the actors spend long hours in the auditorium going over lines and bringing to life a Broadway show. While the finished product is presented in two hours, the students have spent many days and nights putting the production together.
While the actors are front and center, there is much going on behind the scenes where the techies are working to build sets, move props, and keep the show running smoothly.
“I am on light crew and basically we go up in the catwalks which are above the stage and audience and we hang all the lights for the shows, and then we program them for ques,” Aspen Crawford ‘21 said. “I like the quick pace. It’s really hard at times and it’s kind of stressful at times but I like that.”
Come see the show with friends and family and be sure to support your fellow Jags by getting your tickets soon and let them know their hard work does not go unnoticed.