![Minutes before the Activities Fair in the gym, president Abhi Gowda ‘26 prepares the stall for his club Helping Hands, Sept. 4. A relatively new club, Helping Hands was co-started by Gowda and focuses on assisting the homeless, and just last year they succeeded in raising a couple hundred donations to send to shelters. This year, they have goals to expand, with hopes to increase volunteer opportunities and take in-person trips to shelters, as well as extend their help beyond just homeless people. “The Activities Fair gives a lot of underclassmen the opportunity to really get to know the Canyon culture, and it gives them many opportunities for service and volunteering,” Gowda said. “[Through the Activities Fair,] I hope to find a bunch of new and passionate members about our club and just get our name out there and spread awareness to the cause that we’re fighting for.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-2-1200x885.jpg)
![The winter guard team makes fifth place at the state championship finals in the Denver Coliseum, March 30. The team performed to Barnes Country's “Glitter and Gold,” lead by coaches Margo Sanford, Blair Bickerton and Anna Orgren. In their class there were a total of nine groups participating, and the top five who made it to finals received a plaque. “[Walking onto the stage] is very nerve-wracking, but also very exciting as well. When you first start color guard there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when you first perform in front of an audience, but once you've done it for a while, it starts to become the best part of the season,” Ella West ‘25 said. “It's very fulfilling to see an audience react to something you've put your heart and soul into.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Both-socal-media-nd-website-main-1-1200x846.jpg)
![April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). This month is to spread awareness of the harassment, assault and abuse that happens around the world. The symbol that represented the month was a teal ribbon; however, some survivors of assault create different symbols and movements like the TikTok trend in 2022, where survivors would tattoo Medusa on their body, in honor of her backstory in Greek Mythology. “I don't think [this month is known] at all. I rarely see anybody talk about it. I rarely see much of an emphasis on posting it online, or much discussion about it, and I feel like there needs to be way more discussion,” an anonymous source said. “I think just validating every experience that a person has gone through, regardless of the degree of it, the severity, is an essential step into making sure that people are aware that this is a very real problem in a society and that we need to do better in addressing it.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0011-1200x900.jpg)
![Lesbian Visibility Day is April 26, and it’s a holiday to celebrate the lesbian community of the world. Lesbian Visibility day was established in 2008 by many queer activists and organizations who sought to raise more awareness for lesbian history and culture. “So this is why during Lesbian Visibility [Day] we celebrate and center all lesbians, both cis and trans, while also showing solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people,” Linda Reily, in an article written by her, said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lesbian-Visibility-day.jpeg)
A Classic Rock Canyon Homecoming
Rock Canyon celebrates its annual Homecoming week presented by Student Council.
September 5, 2019
The 2019 theme for Rock Canyon’s Homecoming week is “Classic Rock.” Set for the week of September 16-21. Each day of the week is set to a particular song of the Classic Rock genre.
- Monday; “Welcome to the Jungle” (Guns N’ Roses) Camouflage to blend into the jungle.
- Tuesday; “Dream On” (Aerosmith) Pajamas to show you dream big.
- Wednesday; “We Are the Champions” (Queen) Wear your Canyon athletic gear.
- Thursday; “Back in Black (and Gold)” (AC/DC) Homecoming shirts will be sold throughout the week so make sure you buy one and wear it.
- Friday; “Wish You Were Here” (Pink Floyd) NO SCHOOL.
- Saturday; “A Night for the Records” –Homecoming dance.
After school events are held every night of the week. Participate or show up to support your fellow Jags.
- Monday; Ruff N’ Tuff’ Volleyball-6:30 pm
- Tuesday; Spirit Parade-8:00 am
- Wednesday; Powder Puff Football-6:00 pm
- Thursday; Homecoming Assembly-2:20 pm and Homecoming Football game-7:00 pm
- Friday; No School, Homecoming Parade-5:30 pm, Chili Dinner-6:15 pm and Homecoming Bonfire-7:00 pm
- Saturday; Homecoming Dance-8:00 pm
“I’m most excited for the parade because it’s fun to see all the jag programs and see all the local support we have in the community,” Keegan Hamilton ’22 said.
Tickets for the dance are on sale through Sept. 19 on My School Bucks for $20, but sales stop Sept. 20. If you don’t buy them beforehand, you cant get them at the door for $30– cash only.
If you would like to bring a non-RCHS student, then you’ll have to fill out the Guest Approval Form which requires parent signatures on from both parties and to be approved by Administration. Guest Approval Forms are to be turned in Sept. 17 by 3:00 pm to the main office.
For anybody who wants to participate in Ruff N’ Tuff or Powder Puff, get a team together and fill out the forms-to be turned in Sept. 5 to room 5850. You can find and fill out the forms here; www.rockcanyonjags.com/stuco
Preliminary rounds are Sept. 10 and 11. The 10 for Ruff N’ Tuff during Access and the 11 for Powder Puff at the Rock Canyon Soccer Fields at 5:00 pm.