![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)
![Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. "[College math] is more challenging, and it's good to challenge yourself," Bennett said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0147-1200x900.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)
The Day in Photos: March 1
March 1 marks the first day of the tenth annual Wish Week: see the day in photos.
media by Amanda Brauchler
Michael, the five year-old Wish Kid of 2019, helps Student Council organize the collections from Miracle Minute March 1. Student Council entertained Michael and his little sister after the assembly by helping them look through the tubs of coins.
March 1, 2019
Student council member, Seth Bowen ’19 holds his card for the seniors’ speech to the Class of ’22 while watching the Opening Wish Week assembly March 1.
RCTV member Christopher Junge ’21 films the senior Student Council member’s speech to the Class of 22 during the Opening Wish Week assembly March 1. RCTV will live stream both Wish Week assemblies at this site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxQVQUPRzCjLAWCkTEtQQg?view_as=subscriber
Sophomores Hannah Kim and Maisy Kubly react to RCTV’s introductory video of the Wish Kid. 2019’s Wish Kid is Michael, a five year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia that wishes to go to Disney World.
Performing Arts teacher and Department Chair, Julia Dale cries while watching the video introducing Michael as 2019’s Wish Kid. Michael is five years old and has leukemia, he wishes to go to Disney World.
While watching Michael run around and grab the microphone, Principal’s Assistant, Barb Cocetti laughs March 1. Ms. Cocetti took pictures of the tenth Opening Assembly to post to the school website.
Student Body Vice President, Ashley Mercer ’19 laughs while handing Michael the microphone during Wish Week’s opening assembly. Michael ran up and down the gym after being announced as the tenth wish kid.
2019 Wish kid, Michael helps to separate cash from coins after the Miracle Minute at the Opening assembly March 1.
Michael, the five year-old Wish Kid of 2019, helps Student Council organize the collections from Miracle Minute March 1. Student Council entertained Michael and his little sister after the assembly by helping them look through the tubs of coins.