![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)
What to Expect for Wish Week
Welcome to Wish Week. March 1-8 marks the tenth annual celebration and fundraiser: here’s what you need to know to be prepared.
media by Amanda Brauchler
Sara Smith ’21 cries while watching the introductory video introducing last year’s wish kid, Violet March 1, 2018.
March 1, 2019
- Let’s hear it for spirit
Everyday brings a new opportunity and whether it is dressing up or going to an event, Wish Week is full of exciting times where awesome memories are made. You will never get these moments back so seize the moment, show your school spirit and don’t forget to dress up, donate, and go to events!
- Donate, Donate, Donate!
Oh no, not 7th period again. Chemistry is my least favorite class! Don’t want to endure another long confusing class? After convincing your teachers to stall a class period, bring your receipts from restaurants that you dine at during the week which are partnered with our school for wish week to your classes to stall the class! Didn’t eat out during the week? That’s okay, you can bring cash from home to help participate in stalling the class period with your classmates.
- Wish day is Which?
If you didn’t already know, here are all of the different and amazing events you can attend throughout the week!
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Decorations
For those who have experienced walking in on the first day of Wish Week and seeing all of the extraordinary decorations, you know how amazing it is to walk down the halls and see all of the hard work the Student Council puts into beautifying our school. For freshman who will be experiencing it for the first time, get ready to have your breath taken away. Student council puts in hard work and time the night before Wish Week to make the school celebration ready, so please respect their hard work and do not tamper with the decorations. Torn down ribbons and ripped decorations just don’t look the same or have the same effect.
- Bleed Black and Gold, not red
Almost everyone knows and loves the tradition that is Miracle Minute. For those who have participated in past years, you known how crazy those few minutes can get, so please stay safe and know that no matter what, you will eventually make it to the bucket to give your change and trying to get there fast is not worth the pushing and shoving that sometimes gets students hurt.