![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)
A Touch of Earth
To celebrate Earth Day, staffer Lily Hansen looked to the world around her and took in the nature her neighborhood had to offer.
Taking a walk through my neighborhood puts me in a very peaceful state-of-mind because not only am I surrounded by friends and family, I’m engulfed in nature and its inhabitants. In the spring season, flowers of all colors, insects and animals roam the area freely. Inspired by Earth Day, I relaxed and sat out in the open just to take in the quintessential beauty of the world.
This beautiful Mule Deer kept looking at me while I followed him and his friends to take photos. It was a cute experience because they didn’t run away as I gradually stepped closer.
These flowers stand out amongst the brown to tell us that spring is truly here. Winter has come to an end and we are now in the blooming season.
A pinecone settles upon the needles of a branch.
A small blue jay’s colors highlighted against the dead branches of the trees.
Now You See Me… Now You Don’t…
A tire’s mud tracks is filled with water.
Purple flowers grow from underneath the rocks.
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Aeislinn • May 3, 2020 at 12:47 pm
These photos are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing a gorgeous part of the world when we need it most! Your angles are perfect, processing is on point and your subjects are great! 🙂 in my neighborhood right now I am happy to say there is still connection. We have cut out colorful paper hearts and pasted on our windows for each other to see and there are painted rocks everywhere for people to find with beautiful messages reminding us of the positivity still rampant in this time.