![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)
The Best Dressed List: Back to School Spirit Week 2021
An inside look at the styles, students, and spirit that ruled the hallways.
media by Madison Loucks
Cover image graphic for Back to School Best Dressed List 2021 by Madison Loucks .
August 30, 2021
Jags, it looks like last year’s struggles of tiresome uncertainty, subdued spirit, and inadequate community involvement are finally over; students are getting into the swing of a normal school year, and Rock Canyon is coming together stronger than before, energized to make this year one of the best yet.
And what better way to go down in Jag history than with killer spirit week fits? As per tradition, I have highlighted some of the most memorable outfits that students wore and a few jags who went all out for each day’s theme. Spirit themes this week were each inspired by the highly anticipated 2021 Back to School Dance, which was themed “Light the Night: Neon out”. The daily themes all generated excitement for the first dance of the year, on Aug. 27.
Monday: “Lights out: Black out”
On Monday, students arrived at school wearing black outfits, in spirit of the “lights out” theme. The hallways were an exciting scene; an impressive sea of all black, and countless creative outfits to kick off the week.
Tuesday: “In the spotlight: Dress like a celebrity”
On Tuesday, the theme was dress like a celebrity. Even though this theme may seem more difficult to dress up for, it was one of the biggest turnouts! Students’ outfits were extremely creative and all throughout the school big VIP’s were spotted. Artists like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj; Celebrities like Paris Hilton, various Kardashians, and even Charli D’Amelio; Movie characters like Jenna Rink from 13 going on 30 or Donna from Mamma Mia. This was perhaps one of the highlight themes of the week.
Wednesday: “Light up the jungle: jag spirit”
The theme for Wednesday was light up the jungle. Students sported their favorite jaguar apparel, represented their involvements and clubs, showcased their RC sports gear, or flaunted their canyon senior attire. (girls senior pants and golden boys’ overalls.) No one does school spirit like the jags, and this week we showed it in style.
A group of RC senior girls sport their classic senior pants on Jag Day, Aug. 25. “I really enjoyed making the pants; they are super fun, and I love the tradition because it’s something that makes the seniors stand out on spirit or game days!” Bella Lewis ‘22 said.
Thursday: “USA: Stars, Stripes, and Lights”
On Thursday, we “lit” up the school with stars and stripes. Students pulled out their favorite reds, whites and blues to show their spirit, and lots had unique ways to incorporate the theme into their USA getups. Some students wore fun accessories like hair bands, socks, or hats; others went all out with logos and tracksuits; and some incorporated USA spirit with the colors of their outfits.
Friday: (Back to School Dance) NEON OUT
The back to school dance was Friday night, and after the week of anticipation for tonight, students went all out for the neon theme. Bright green, pink, orange, yellow, and more filled the courtyard and the commons. Glow sticks, light up glasses and even glow in the dark makeup and face paint accessorized the outfits of many. Students blended right in with the wild atmosphere of the 2021 back to school dance, and the neon spirit was a great way to finish off the week.
