![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)
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Alexis Savas’s Travels
This week’s glimpse into the life of French teacher Alexis Savas.
media by Elsa Swanson
French teacher Alexis Savas stands in front of the 8000s pod staircase. Savas teaches both French and Spanish, and has traveled to 47 countries. “I really liked the architecture of Spain. And I liked the culture and ambiance of France,” Savas said.
November 11, 2022
Imagine traveling across the world, visiting countries with a vast array of cultures and traditions. To know what it is like to travel all around the world, and know which locations have the best food, architecture and experiences, ask French and Spanish teacher Alexis Savas.
Q: Can you please say your first and last name?
A: Alexis Savas.
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: This is my 14th year.
Q: How many years at Rock Canyon?
A: This is my ninth year at Rock Canyon.
Q: How long have you known French?
A: I started French when I was 12.
Q: Do you know any other languages?
A: I speak Spanish, and teach it.
Q: Do you sponsor any school clubs or activities?
A: I run the French National Honor Society.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: I have three cats. They are perfect. I have one Ragamuffin. She is 14. Her name is Nittany. Coco is the middle child. She is going to be two in November. Iris is the baby ragdoll, she just turned one in May.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I really liked “Labyrinth.” That is with David Bowie.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: I read a lot. Let’s see. “Shadow of the Wind” is like my favorite book of all time. If you have not read it, it is a good one.
Q: I know you travel a lot. How many countries have you traveled to and what was the coolest place?
A: I have been to 47 countries. I guess the coolest place just depends on what you are looking for, like if you are looking for nature or food or history or architecture. I really liked the food in Thailand. I really liked the architecture of Spain. I liked the culture and ambiance of France.
Q: Do you have a crazy teaching story?
A: So I had this kid once, he did not want homework over the weekend. When I assigned homework, he threw a desk at me. I stepped out of the way. Later, that same child after he had graduated said that I was his favorite teacher. When he wanted a job at Walmart, he called me for a reference, and I told him that he should probably not ask for a reference from someone he threw a desk at.