![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)
Feature Teacher Friday: English Teacher Kristin Greenleaf
Rock Canyon gained many new teachers this year and we are taking the time to get to know them. We asked a few simple and abstract questions to help you get to know the staff who is dedicated to helping you learn. This week’s Feature Teacher is English teacher Kristin Greenleaf.
Teacher Kristin Greenleaf helps student Justin Schtepa ‘23 during access in room 3000B Nov. 13.
November 15, 2019
What subject(s) do you teach and why did you decide that subject?
I teach English l and English ll. I always had just been passionate about reading and it’s come easy to me.
Favorite memory from teaching?
I have a lot of them. But just kids making me laugh is always my favorite. So anytime they say goofy things and ask goofy questions. I love it.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Crunching. Even if they do it with their mouth closed, I can’t handle hearing people chew.
Do you prefer books or movies? Why?
Books. I can sit and read a book forever but watching a movie I’ll usually fall asleep in about 20 minutes. I love The Kite Runner, 1000 Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. I think anything that writer [Khaled Hosseini] does, I love. Yeah, he’s a great writer.
What can you talk about for hours?
Probably the Summer Olympics. I just love the Summer Olympics. So when it comes around, I love to talk to people about who their favorites are, and how we’re doing. I love watching swimming because I was a swimmer. I love track and field and volleyball and I just love all of it, all of the summer Olympics. Not a big fan of the Winter Olympics. I just want to sit at home for two weeks and hang out and watch.
If a movie was made about you, who would play your character?
I would say Melissa McCarthy. Yeah, she’s freaking hilarious.
If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
I don’t think I would change it. I like my weird last name, it’s kind of unique.
What is your favorite joke?
I have two actually. One is: what is green and has wheels? Grass. I lied about the wheels. And why? Why is grass green? Because if it were blue, you wouldn’t know where to stop mowing. So they’re really stupid, but I like those jokes a lot.