![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)
![Ice and snow make it difficult for drivers on the road. During snowstorms, drivers have poor visibility, and frozen roads make it difficult to stay in control. “Driving home from Denver [on Friday], the neighborhoods weren’t plowed. By the time we got back they were only plowing highways. We spun out, nearly got stuck and fishtailed a few different times,” Connor Pugh ‘26 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled_Artwork-e1732045465987.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)
Varsity Softball Moves On To “Elite Eight”
Varsity Softball progresses to their second round of playoffs Oct. 8, learn about their first victory.
media by Brett Birtzer
Kristen Remley ’22 prepares to bat Oct. 6. The team won against Legacy 11-1 and progressed onto their second round of playoffs.
October 8, 2020
Oct. 8, Varsity Softball will play against Grand Junction Central in their second playoff game. They advanced after their 11-1 win Oct. 6 against Legacy. Overall, the team’s record is 16-1, with them ranking first in the state for a 5A team with a record of 10-0 in their League.
Last season, the team was eliminated in their first round of playoffs against Ralston Valley 6-3, Oct. 25, 2019.
“I feel really good about [the first playoff game], obviously it was kind of a challenge for us that we needed to get over [last year’s loss]. We needed to climb that mountain,” Audrey Burt ’21, Team Captain and pitcher, said. After realizing their win Oct. 6, the team ran together and celebrated.
They will play in the “Elite Eight” (their second round of playoffs) against number eight-slated team Grand Junction Central Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at home. You can view the CHSAA 5A Softball bracket here. Additional seating is located in outfield.