![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)
T-Shirt Countdown
Staff and administration promote this year’s Wish Week by wearing their previous Wish Week shirts starting from the year they began teaching at Rock Canyon.
February 21, 2020
Honors Biology and Biotech teacher Susanne Petri wears her 2017 Wish Week shirt Feb. 19. Petri started working at Rock Canyon in 2014. “As a teacher, Wish Week is one of my favorites. Seeing the students participate and all the variety of activities provided to raise money to support this organization,” Petri said.
Biotech teacher Shawndra Fordham wears her 2015 Wish Week shirt in room 5200 Feb. 19. Fordham has been working at Rock Canyon since the beginning of its construction (2003). “I love Wish Week because you get to see the hearts of the Rock Canyon students,” Fordham said.
Athletics Secretary Lori Rommel stands outside of the Learning Commons in her 2014 Wish Week shirt in from of the Learning Commons Feb. 19. Rommel has been working at Rock Canyon for sixteen years. “This is my favorite shirt because it’s one of the originals when we first started with Wish Week,” Rommel said.
Kitchen Assistant Brenda Clark eats lunch with Penny Williams in her 2011 Wish Week shirt in the commons Feb. 19. Clark has been working at Rock Canyon for thirteen years and has every shirt starting with the first Wish Week.”It brings everybody together and I think it sets as example to bring everyone together as a community and you all are working for the same result,” Clark said.
Educational Assistants Kathy Gallo and Kandi Hedges sport their 2013 Wish Week shirts outside of the 3000s Feb. 19. This is Gallo’s first year at Rock Canyon and Hedges’ seventeenth year. “The change that I see in our students when we get to Wish Week and everybody comes together for a cause that’s bigger than we are individually is really heartwarming and uplifting and I really want that for our freshmen every year,” Hedges said.