![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: A Wish Weekend
media by Grace Slavin
After attending a spin class at Cycle Bar Lone Tree, a collection of students and faculty pose outside the bike studio March 2. French National Honor Society sponsored the spin class as a way to raise money for Wish Week. Bikes were $25 a person and FNHS raised $550 from the 45-minute class.
March 6, 2019
Saturday, March 2
After attending a spin class at Cycle Bar Lone Tree, a collection of students and faculty pose outside the bike studio March 2. French National Honor Society sponsored the spin class as a way to raise money for Wish Week. Bikes were $25 a person and FNHS raised $550 from the 45-minute class.
Langauge teacher, Alexis Savas, Amanda Brauchler ’21 and Emily Wilding ’20 demonstrate the dance to “Logobitombo.” The song is similar to the cupid shuffle, but in French, because there is a coordinated dance to the lyrics. Students demonstrated the song to the Cyclestar instructor after she asked what the song was.
JV boys lacrosse player Ryan Grafitti ‘22 runs to the ball to beat his defender in the second half of the Cherokee Trail scrimmage on the turf field March 2. As part of fundraiser for their teams, the boys sold tickets for ten dollars each for the sandwich food truck during the scrimmages.
Sammy Cutone ’21 has her nails soaked in acetone before she gets new powder colors at Magic Nails in Lone Tree March 2. Cutone got a different shade of blue on each nail in honor of Wish Week. “When people ask why my nails are different shades, I can tell them about Wish Week and the awareness we are bringing to the foundation,” Cutone said.
Nichole Loomis ’20 gets her newly blue-colored nails filed as a final step at Magic Nails March 2. Loomis went to Magic Nails after attending the Spin for a Wish fundraiser that French National Honor Society sponsored.
Sunday, March 3
RCTV member, Sara Smith ’21, hangs decorations as the set for her Wish Week video March 3. For their broadcast Wed. March 6, Smith and her group created a parody video of Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” for Wish Week.
While filming for her Wish Week parody of “7 Rings,” for RCTV, Megan Tuin ’21 poses in front of the camera while the tripod is adjusted. Turn and friends filmed for two hours, using only their background and a color-changing lamp as their set.
As a contribution to Wish Week’s fundraiser at MOD Pizza in Highlands Ranch, Lauren Bishop ’21 orders a mini pizza March 3. Bishop waited in line for nearly 20 minutes to finally order and donate to Wish Week.