![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)
Club Spotlight: Innocence Project Club
Read below for some details about the Innocence Project Club, whose 37 members meet to help the wrongfully convicted.
media by Grace Uhrain
A graphic introduces the Innocence Project Club spotlight and what the club strives to achieve.
March 11, 2022
Imagine being put behind bars for a crime you didn’t commit. This is the reality for 1% of prisoners in the US, according to the Innocence Project. The Innocence Project Club helps to prevent this reality with fundraisers and by raising awareness.
“The Colorado Innocence Project works to help people who are in prison that are innocent and raise awareness,” Annabelle Girard ‘23 said.
The club started in August when Girard and Hannah Bish ‘23 wanted to start a new and interesting activity for RCHS students. They chose the Colorado Innocence Project because it was more local than the national branch. The Innocence Project Club fundraises for the Colorado Innocence Project.
“Right now, we are working on a fundraiser with restaurant nights spontaneously throughout the semester and we’ll donate to the Innocence Project Colorado,” Girard said.
The Innocence Project Club has also partnered with Bake My Day club to raise funds for the Colorado Innocence Project.
The club meets every Tuesday at 10:15 in room 4127 to plan fundraising events.
“The meetings are full of planning for different events and learning more about the criminal justice system,” Girard said.
If you would like to support the Innocence Project Club, you can participate in fundraisers, such as the restaurant night they are currently planning. More details about the upcoming restaurant night will be released soon.