![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)
Winter Entertainment Releases and Opinions
The winter season has produced new movies and TV shows. Here’s what you should check out.
media by Elsa Swanson
A graphic introduces recent movie, TV show, and music releases.
February 7, 2023
The lights begin to dim and your focus sharpens, knowing that the movie is about to start. Finally, the trailers and movie deals are over. The one reason you came to the theater is finally going to be on the big screen. Half of your drink and popcorn is already gone, but it doesn’t matter. You just can’t wait to watch the movie. You hold your breath as the movie screen brightens.
“Avatar: The Way of Water,” released Dec. 16, 2022
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet.
Ratings: 77% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.8/10 IMDb, and 92% liked by Google Users.
My Rating: 4.6 / 5 stars.
Student Opinion: “I really loved the new movie. I liked the characters and the storyline of the movie. The cinematography was amazing and I thought the CGI was great,” Isabel Banks ‘25 said.
Season Two of “Ginny and Georgia,” released Jan. 5
Starring: Antonia Gentry, Brianne Howey, Felix Mallard, Katie Douglas, Raymond Ablack, and Sara Waisglass.
Ratings: 60% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.5/10 IMDb, and 83% liked by Google Users.
My Rating: 4.2 / 5 stars
Student Opinion: “I thought it was overall really great. I know a lot of people think this is a sensitive subject, but I really like how they incorporated the abuse to show awareness about how life’s not perfect all the time,” Sam Sovich ‘25 said.
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” released Dec. 21, 2022
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh, Harvey Guillen, Olivia Colman, John Mulaney, and Samson Kayo.
Ratings: 95% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.8/10 IMDb, and 94% liked by Google Users.
My Rating: 4.5 / 5 stars.
Student Opinion: “I loved all the fairy tale elements that the movie had. As well as character development,” Taylor Johnson ‘25 said. “I think even though it was a kids’ movie it’s still worth the watch.”
![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)
