![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)
The Day in Photos: Closing Assembly
As Wish Week wraps up, students rally to celebrate Michael and the granting of his wish.
March 15, 2019
Seniors Calvin Ewing, Ashleigh Contos, Laura Cook, and Haylie Crosby clap during the closing assembly March 8. They shared their enjoyment for when the previous Wish Families were brought to the center of the gym.
Seniors James Stack, Josh Bullock, and Olivia Schabacker smile during the closing assembly March 8. The seniors arrived with the rest of the student body in anticipation, waiting for the assembly to commence.
Juniors Kelli Nasseth and Grace Wiley smile during the closing assembly March 8. The two enjoyed the video compilation of previous Wish Families created by RCTV.
Juniors Mary Howard, Olivia Bianco, and Morgan Cruz react to the video RC produced showcasing the previous Wish Families.
Student Council members reveal the total amount RC raised during Wish Week 2019. RC gave $62,086.99 to Make-A-Wish Colorado.
Student Council members release confetti throughout the gym during the closing assembly March 8. They revealed the final amount donated to Make-A-Wish Colorado.
Wish Kid Michael McGuire and his sister, Genevieve McGuire, run to the front of the gym to stand with their family during the closing assembly March 8. Student Council stood at the front of the gym with the Wish Family, presenting the final check to be donated to Make-A-Wish Colorado.
Wish Kid Michael McGuire and his sister, Genevieve McGuire, play in the confetti on the gym floor during the closing assembly March 8. The two spent the rest of the assembly romping in the confetti Student Council dispersed throughout the gym.
Juniors Alyssa Clarke, Madeleine Zilligen, and Tyler Tankersly clap after the speech 2018 Wish Kid Violet Ekern’s dad, Travis Ekern, delivered at the closing assembly March 8. Ekern thanked RC students and faculty for Wish Week and expressed the impact it had on the Ekern family.
Wish Kid Michael McGuire plays in confetti
Confetti rains down on Wish Kid Michael McGuire as he plays in the confetti with Student Council members Eve Renard ’20 and Ella Dietz ’22 after the closing assembly March 8. The group shared laughs and smiles while playing before the confetti was swept up by a Student Council member.
The Wish Families who attended the assembly pose with Student Council for a group photo after the closing assembly March 8. After the assembly, Wish Families and Student Council members shared cake in the commons and got to meet each other.