![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)
Inside the Tattoo: Students and Their Unique Ink
A Q&A with students who have or want tattoos.
media by Daniel Zilligen
Aahana Nandy ‘23 shows off her tattoo on the outside of her thigh. The tattoo says “inner peace” in the language Bengali, and the rest of her family has the same tattoo in different places. “All of us are a little chaotic so it means that even though we’re all chaotic and sometimes argue we still have inner peace within ourselves. It is meaningful because it is with my family and I wouldn’t want my first tattoo to be for anything else,” Nandy said.
November 30, 2022
Imagine picking out your first tattoo. You pick something that has meaning to you or your family. Maybe it’s a symbol, a word, or a picture.
Walking around the hallway, you may notice a student with a tattoo. It might seem surprising because it’s not very common to have tattoos as a high school student. In a poll conducted by @rcrockmedia, 11% of 137 students said they already have a tattoo. 66% said they don’t have one yet, but plan to get one in the future. 23% of students said that they will never get a tattoo.
Aahana Nandy ‘23:
Q: Do you just have one tattoo?
A: Yeah, I have a tattoo on the right side of my thigh, and it says, “Inner Peace” in the language my parents speak, Bengali. We all have it in different spots.
Q: So it obviously has meaning, do you think all tattoos have meaning?
A: I don’t think you necessarily have to have meaning in your tattoos. I think that if you like the look of it, that’s fine too. Personally, though, as of right now I only want to get meaningful tattoos in case I regret it later on, and so something with my family is obviously very meaningful.
Q: How long have you had it?
A: I got this in July, so I’ve only had it for a few months now. I plan on getting more in the future.
Preston Hurd ‘23:
Q: Do you have a tattoo?
A: Yeah, just one.
Q: How long have you had it?
A: Not super long, around six or seven months.
Q: Does it have meaning to you?
A: Not really, it’s a car because I really like cars.
Q: Do you think tattoos should have meaning to the person?
A: Sometimes. It depends on what it is, I guess.
Q: Where is it on you?
A: It’s on the right side of my chest.
Q: How big is it?
A: Not too big, like four inches by four inches.
Armaan Bhosale ‘23:
Q: Do you have a tattoo?
A: No.
Q: Do you see yourself getting tattoos at some point in your life?
A: I definitely do.
Q: How soon do you want, or think you will get one?
A: I’m not totally sure, I would want one sooner but I’m really not sure.
Q: Do you think tattoos should have meaning to the person?
A: Not really, I think that if someone gets a lot of tattoos they should have a few that mean something to them, but not all of them.
Q: Why do you think that?
A: Tattoos are art, but some of the most famous paintings have no meaning.
Q: What do you think about students at Rock Canyon that have tattoos?
A: Not much really, they’re no different from other students or anything.
Q: Do you think they might be too young to have tattoos?
A: No, I mean they can legally get one at 16 in Colorado, and even if I did it doesn’t matter because it’s their choice.