![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)
We PROMise It’s Going to Happen
Here’s everything you need to know about the decision to hold the 2021 seniors-only prom at Main Event April 24.
media by L. Hansen
Ava Schneiderman ‘21 looks for a prom dress at Dillard’s April 21. Despite the location of Main Event, the student council has decided to keep traditional and formal attire for the event. “I’m glad that it’s still happening. Sometimes dress shopping is a bit of a hassle, but it’s nice to get to dressed up for a night because you don’t really get to wear long dresses,” Schneiderman said.
April 21, 2021
The final decision for 2021 prom has been made. The event will take place at Main Event (64 Centennial Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129) April 24 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
“We decided [on] Main Event since it can host our senior class all at one time. [It] was very difficult to find and acquire a venue that would accommodate such a large group due to COVID restrictions. We rented out Main Event so no other people will be in the venue when RC Prom is happening,” Student Body Public Relations Officer Reagan Oates ‘21 said.
Tickets were available until April 16 on MySchoolBucks for $30.00 for this seniors-only event. The remaining tickets will be raffled off to seniors who would like to bring a junior guest.
“In my opinion, I feel like senior-only is more fair considering the juniors will have an opportunity next year,” Alex LaMotte ‘21 said.
Due to the Tri-County Health Department’s decision to move Rock Canyon to remote learning from April 13 to April 27, new requirements to attend Prom have been put in place. Attendees must test negative for COVID-19 72 hours prior to the event.
“We know that protocols also change on a frequent basis depending on positivity numbers in the community. We are still looking at options for us to safely hold an event. We are very excited that we can hold an event for our seniors in any fashion and are trying to do everything we can to get back to normal,” Activities Director Kevin Cary said.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the DCSD Department of Health, Wellness and Prevention will run a rapid-test center in the Thunder Ridge High School parking lot April 21 for students, staff, and families. Tests will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the Google Form to sign up for a fifteen-minute time slot is linked here. Those tested will be contacted via phone within 24-48 hours or can access the patient portal and follow instructions outlined in an email sent to students, staff, and families from Administrative Assistant Erin Kiyan April 19.
The Student Council and the administration have rented Main Event for the night, so there will be no other Main Event attendees than Rock Canyon students and staff. There will be a dance floor and DJ to give the effect of a traditional prom.
“Many students don’t realize that most of Rock Canyon’s proms have additional activities to do rather than just dancing, and Main Event allows all different kinds of interest and students to be drawn to attending,” Oates said.
This year’s prom running differently left some dissatisfied.
“As a senior, I’m pretty disappointed in the whole prom situation along with this year as a whole,” Sam Goldin ‘21 said. “Prom has always been something I’ve looked forward to, and for me and my fellow seniors to never get to experience that is devastating beyond words… I’ve done my best to advocate for a somewhat traditional prom, yet my voice and so many others seem to have been lost in this chaos of this year.”
Others believe administration members are doing the best they can to host a successful prom.
“The fact that they are still considering [prom] and trying speaks volume that they are trying to give seniors the farewell that they deserve,” social studies teacher Katie Lemeshewsky said.