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![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)
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: JT Adam’s Football Chant
Security Guard JT Adams tells about his many hobbies and his experiences coaching the school football team.
media by Dawson Hunt
Security Guard JT Adams stands by the stairs by the security desk. Adams started working in schools because he enjoyed helping students. “I just like being in a good environment,” Adams said. “I’ve always wanted to work with kids and help kids so that’s why I’m here.”
November 18, 2022
“Who’s house? Our house!”
Picture yourself at an assembly. The bleachers shift with excitement. Then, Security Guard JT Adams starts to chant. Adams is known for starting hype trains at football games and assemblies where he gets students pumped up by starting chants.
Q: What is your name and occupation?
A: JT. Security guard and football coach at Rock Canyon.
Q: How long have you been at Rock Canyon?
A: Since 2015.
Q: Is there anything in particular you enjoy about being a security guard and a football coach?
A: Just being in a good environment.
Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of school?
A: Yes, I have my own athletic gear called gym slayer and I also like watching football.
Q: What’s your favorite football team?
A: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Q: Are you from Florida?
A: Yes.
Q: Did you go to college there?
A: No, I went to college in Arkansas.
Q: What did you major in?
A: Money and History.
Q: Are you carrying that here?
A: Not here, no.
Q: So what brought you here working as a security guard and a coach?
A: I’ve always wanted to work with kids and help kids so that’s why I am here.
Q: Do you have any family or live with anyone?
A: Yes. I live with my wife and my four dogs.
Q: Do you have a favorite movie?
A: “The Equalizer.”
Q: What car do you drive right now?
A: I drive an Audi Q Five and I have a Hyundai Tucson 2022.
Q: If you could drive any car, what would it be?
A: The Chevy Shelby truck.
Q: Alright, and one last question for you. When did you start your OG chant for football?
A: We started it in Pop Warner football back in Florida and we would chant it whenever we would score.
![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_5019-600x450.jpeg)
![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_1158-600x450.jpeg)
