![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)
Tacky Tourists Take Over
Students and staff dressed in their tackiest and cheesiest ensembles for Tacky Tourist day of the spirit week Feb. 25.
media by Lilly Hansen
Chloe Nowak ’22 flaunts her tacky wear in from of the RC Wish Week stand Feb. 25. Nowak wore a fedora, a turtle neck with a lime green Hawaiian shirt over it, a fanny pack, khaki shorts with a lime green belt, leggings, and socks with lime green sandals. “I just really wanted to make people cringe and if supporting our wish kid by wearing cheesy clothing that don’t match is gonna help, then I’ll wear whatever horrendous clothing,” Nowak said.
February 26, 2020
Social studies teacher Larissa Fillingham poses in her gold Hawaiian shirt Feb. 25 in room 5300. Fillingham’s shirt was given to her by her uncle. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to wear my uncle’s Hawaiian shirt,” Fillingham said. Fillingham also wore a matching headband with the shirt.
Lukas Rodwin ’20 and Sanya Raja ’20 pose in their tacky tourism outfits in front of the Dare to Share Your Hair crowd Feb. 25. Rodwin wore a swimming Santa Hawaiian shirt and Raja wore a floral Hawaiian shirt with a neon green fanny pack. “It’s our last Wish Week and we wanted to make it great,” Raja said.
Chloe Nowak ’22 flaunts her tacky wear in from of the RC Wish Week stand Feb. 25. Nowak wore a fedora, a turtle neck with a lime green Hawaiian shirt over it, a fanny pack, khaki shorts with a lime green belt, leggings, and socks with lime green sandals. “I just really wanted to make people cringe and if supporting our wish kid by wearing cheesy clothing that don’t match is gonna help, then I’ll wear whatever horrendous clothing,” Nowak said.
Emily Johnson ’23 and Georgia Jiampetti ’23 pose in their tacky tourist wear at the main stairway Feb. 25. Jiampetti and Johnson matched their outfits with pink flamingo headbands, calve – high socks, dad hats, fanny packs and polaroid cameras. “We wanted to support Fabian and Wish Week and I think it’s really cool to see all the spirit,” Johnson said.