![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)
‘Tis the Season For Giving… Through Your Purchases
A list of several ethical gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.
December 15, 2022
Snowflakes fill the outside air as the window inside becomes frosty. As you exchange gifts with family and friends, you sip hot cocoa with a cinnamon stick and marshmallows. The wood in the fireplace gleams with sparks and fire. However, this idyllic holiday scene is not a reality for all, especially with climate change and bad working conditions. Click through the graphic below for some gift ideas that benefit the planet and social causes.
Where to find the products:
- Klean Kanteen Water Bottle, $17.97
- 4Ocean Reusable Bamboo Utensil Set, $15
- Love Your Melon Beanie, $28
- Endangered Species Chocolate Bar, $2.50
- Reusable Straw Kit, $14.99
- Long Sleeve Ivory Ella T-Shirt, $35
- Lokai Cause Bracelets, $18
- Decomposition Notebook, $11
- Set of Three Reusable Tote Bags, $14.99
![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)
