![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)
Queen to A4: The Chess Club
Learn about the Chess Club, and find out how to get involved.
media by Lily Hansen
Wendy Werner ‘22 places the knight on space F3 in a chess game in the Learning Commons March 3. The Chess Club met for their first meeting of the year after going full remote. “I’ve always enjoyed this games for all the challenges it provides and fun atmosphere,” Werner said.
March 5, 2021
Two kingdoms at war – two minds going head-to-head in a battle for the board. The intensity of the game is threatening when walking through the library doors. The onslaught of game pieces makes spectators fear the competition because of the killer pressure.
The Chess Club: “To enlighten, engage and teach others to love chess.” (Rock Canyon Clubs)
Club activities include eating, drinking, and strategic planning during games. They play against each other to develop critical thinking skills to engage against like-minded opponents.
Determined to sustain the Chess Club through hybrid learning, the Co-president of Chess Club, Wendy Werner ‘22, holds in-person meetings.
“I’m really excited to have Chess Club meet again because of the incredible and fun environment it creates,” Werner said. “It provides new members with an opportunity to make new friends while improving their skills in this fun, challenging game.”
The Chess Club follows the school’s safety protocols by remaining six feet apart as much as possible and only spends a maximum of 15 minutes at the same tables as someone else to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. Their hands, as well as the boards are sanitized frequently.
The club’s first meetings of 2021 were Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Meetings will be held in the Learning Commons once a twice a month on Tuesday and Wednesday.
To get in contact about when the meetings will be held, you can email Ash Bhoopathy ‘21 at [email protected], Wendy Werner at [email protected], or the Faculty Advisor Bryan Winkelman at [email protected]. You can also join their Remind by texting @jagschess to 81010. Check out their Instagram.