![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 girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_4906-1-1200x1057.jpg)
![English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1158-1200x900.jpeg)
![At Prairie View High School, the winterguard team poses with their plaque after winning first place at their competition Feb. 24. This was the second time they won first place this year, this time with a score of 74.190 points. “I [love being] a witch, but my favorite [part of the show] is the trios, it’s so cool,” Heather Strickland ‘27 said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRARIE-VIEW-BY-MARGO-SANFORD-e1709531739910-1200x910.jpg)
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.
![Sameer Arora ‘23 works on a computer in Chris Cassic’s classroom during access Sept. 22. Cassic teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and engineering, which can qualify students for Computer Science Honor Society. “Students will be able to apply if they [are taking] a computer science class right now,” Arora said. “Well be advertising our honor society within the AP computer science classes.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/4658BC34-6DB4-4E6A-BF63-1AA4233ED1B2-e1664932740571-475x418.jpeg)
