• Nov 9 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 9, Chatfield High School - 36
  • Oct 31 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 7, Valor Christian High School - 59
  • Oct 25 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 10, Mountain Vista High School - 70
  • Oct 18 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 22, Castle View High School - 23
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  • Sep 16 / Varsity SoftballRock Canyon High School - 4, Ponderosa High School - 14
  • Sep 16 / Freshman Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 2, Heritage High School - 0
  • Sep 14 / Varsity Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Castle View High School - 0
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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.”
You are My Sunshine
Today, Nov. 5 is Election Day. If you are eligible to vote, you can choose to vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure to check out our ballot box and polling center information to find your polling location.
Presidential Election: What You Need to Know
Future forecasts predict a sudden change in temperature after the cold front on Oct. 30. Colorado residents had been experiencing warmer temperatures throughout October. Hence, the sudden drop in temperature changes.
Weather Report: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fall
Man Poms poses at the end of their routine in the gym during the Homecoming Assembly Sept. 19. Man Poms is an annual tradition in which boys from the senior class perform at both the Homecoming Assembly and the Homecoming football game. “I joined Man Poms because it sounded fun and a lot of my friends were doing it, so I went ahead and joined. Also performing in front of the whole school sounded amazing,” Man Poms dancer Nidhay Somanchi ‘25 said. “My favorite part of performing was hyping up the crowd at the football game and at the assembly because it shows our connections with each other and our crazy school spirit.”
The Closing Ceremony: A Look Back on the Homecoming Assembly
A Week of Bringing Home the Gold Homecoming
A Week of Bringing Home the Gold Homecoming
Varsity football coach Kevin Meyer stands for the national anthem before the homecoming game game against Grandview High School at EchoPark Stadium Sept. 20. Meyer coached the team for four years and led the team to a 4-7 season record before announcing his retirement Nov. 11. “We had a great four years going 26 to 21. It was a program that was really down, and it took a lot to get to where we are now,” Meyer said.
BREAKING: Varsity football Coach Kevin Meyer steps down
After her Powder Puff team the “Touchdown Teasers” scored, Anouck Doublet ‘25 celebrates with her teammates Sept. 16. Powder Puff took place at Echo Park Stadium at 6 p.m. “I thought it was super special, and it was really nice to see all my friends just get together and do something really fun,” Doublet said.
A Field Full of Flag Football
Varsity football offensive guard Preston Duman ‘26 and offensive tackle Brodyn Caruso ‘26 face off with Chaparral High School (CHS) Aug. 30 at Echo Park Stadium at 7 p.m. During the game, the team averaged 321 rushing yards according to MaxPreps. “During the game I felt lots of different emotions like the excitement of a home game. I also felt very exhausted cause I played for most of the game,” Duman said.
Jaguars take Victory against the Chaparral Wolverines in their Season Opener: Photo Recap
Varsity swimmer Maxxwell Menzies '24 dives into the water for the 50 yard-freestyle during the finals at A-Leaguges May 4. Menzies was a dual sport athelte this year competing in both the mens swim and dive program in the spring but also has partipated in the Sabercats combined hockey team over the winter.
Season Splashback
During a game against Legend High School April 9, attack Aidan Brock '24 runs toward the goal at EchoPark Stadium. The Jaguars were ahead at first, but ended up with a score of 9-6 L. Brock scored two goals during this game.
Sticking Together: Season Recap for Varsity Boys Lacrosse
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.
Staying Safe in Snow and Ice
The graphic above represents how plastic pollution affects our oceans marine organisms. Sea turtles can sometimes consume plastic bags due to mistaking them for jelly fish, a large part of some sea turtles' diets.
Environmental Endeavors: Distrawt Oceans
Nick TeSelle ‘25 works on the “WayLessSad” merch website Aug. 29. WayLessSad is aiming to collaborate with Better Help and make its own hotline to be there for those who need immediate help. “Eventually I'd like to have in-house psychiatrists and psychologists that you can talk to on call whenever you need,” TeSelle said.
Working Towards Becoming “WayLessSad” with Nicholas TeSelle
This graphic depicts a headline to introduce the story on conserving energy.
Get Your Green On
This graphic depicts an illustration with questions to introduce the story.
Grad Parties Galore
This graphic depicts the events within Jorge RIverra-Herrans’ Epic: the Musical. There will be a total of 40 songs, with 10 total sagas.
Review: “Epic: the Musical” A Three Thousand Year Old Tale
Halloween Quiz
Halloween Quiz
Dress to Impress
Dress to Impress
A graphic reads “Trivia Quiz?” to introduce the quiz.
The Ultimate Quiz: Trivia Quiz
The graphic reads "Crazy for Chai" with a pumpkin to introduce the article.
Crazy for Chai
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].”
The Week in Photos: April 27-May 3
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Prom Planning
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.”
The Week in Photos: April 13-April 19
A graphic reads "Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper" to introduce the video.
Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
Will Rosenmeyer '24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
Christmas time is coming up, it is time to make a wish list. This graphic depicts a set of holiday decorations and the typical kids’ tradition, milk and cookies for Santa Claus.
A New Way to Wish
The Note to Self column logo
Note to Self #1: Application Anxiety
The Note to Self column logo.
Note to Self: Introduction
“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2”, developed by Insomniac Games and published by Playstation Studios, was released for the Playstation Five (PS5) on Oct. 20, 2023. Recently, it was announced to be coming to Personal Computers (PCs) next year, Jan. 30, 2025. The game was praised by both critics and players for its excellent combat, well-crafted story, and enjoyable gameplay.
Pixel Perfect: Spiders and Symbiotes, Swingin’ and Slingin’
(middle) Rob Rathbun, #53, poses with his fellow linemen at the University of Wyoming.
An Inside Look at the Life of a College Football Player
The Note to Self column logo
Note to Self #1: Application Anxiety
The Note to Self column logo.
Note to Self: Introduction
The graphic reads "PROM TIMELINE" to introduce the article.
Step-by-Step for the Special Night: A Timeline for a Night to Remember
A visual depicts a set dining spot surrounded by the words “Step-by-Step for the Special Night” to introduce part two of the three-part Prom series.
Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Cuisine Scenes
A visual depicts a tuxedo surrounded by the words "Step-by-Step for the Special Night" to introduce part one of the three-part Prom series.
Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Dress to Impress
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online

Awards and Achievements

2023-2024

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

Journalism Education Association (JEA)

National Student Press Association (NSPA)

Student News Online (SNO)

Youth Journalism International (YJI)

 

2022-2023

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

  • Silver Crown for Online News

Continental League Journalism Conference

  • “Tools for Teams” Session Presentational Speakers – Claire Bauer, Grace Uhrain

Journalism Education Association (JEA)

National Student Press Association (NSPA)

Student News Online (SNO)

Youth Journalism International (YJI)

Other

 

2021-2022

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

Continental League Journalism Conference

  • First Place Layout: Website Layout – the Rock staff
  • First Place Newspaper Writing: Feature Writing – Matthew Fink
  • First Place Newspaper Writing: Sports Writing – Peter Leensvaart
  • First Place Newspaper Writing: Sports Writing – Ben England

National Student Press Association (NSPA)

  • Second Place 2022 Digital Podcast of the Year – Kira Zizzo
  • Fifth Place 2022 Multimedia News Story of the Year – Grace Uhrain
  • Honorable Mention 2022 Feature Photo of the Year – Claire Bauer
  • Honorable Mention 2022 Best Use of Social Media Promotion – the Rock staff
  • Honor Roll: Claire Bauer, Benjamin England, Matthew Fink, Kendall Foxworth, Jack Gianetto, Madison Loucks, Grace Uhrain, Abigail Wood, Kira Zizzo

Student News Online (SNO)

Other

 

2020-2021

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

National Student Press Association (NSPA)

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

Student News Online (SNO)

 

 

2019-2020

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • All-Colorado Award for Hybrid News
  • Second Place Best of Show Award for 5A Print News
  • Reporter of the Year – Kira Zizzo 

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

  • Gold Medalist Certificate 

Student News Online (SNO)

 

 

2018-2019

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • First Place 5A Print News
  • Award of Commendation for Hybrid News
  • Photographer of the Year – Maddie Provost
  • First Place Photo Essay – by Amanda Brauchler
  • First Place In-Depth Sports Coverage – by Alec Sutula
  • Second Place Lifestyle Coverage – by Amanda Brauchler, Emily Wilson, Rima Adepu, Julia Blanchette
  • Second Place Environmental Portrait – by Emily Wilson
  • Second Place Personality Profile – by Maddy Merritt, Reagan Davis
  • Honorable Mention Facing Pages Design – by Sam Keer, Alex Shaffer
  • Honorable Mention Commentary – by Amanda Brauchler
  • Honorable Mention Critical Review – by Brooke Andel
  • Honorable Mention Alternative Coverage Treatment – by Amanda Brauchler, Rima Adepu, Emily Wilson, Julia Blanchette
  • Honorable Mention Staff Editorial – the Rock staff
  • Honorable Mention Sports Feature – by Alec Sutula

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

Student News Online (SNO)

 

 

2017-2018

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • Award of Commendation for Print News
  • First Place Sports Feature – by Makenna Allen
  • First Place Facing Pages Design – by Emily Humes
  • Second Place Lifestyle News Feature – by Alex Shaffer, Sam Keer
  • Third Place In-Depth Sports Coverage – by Makenna Allen, Alec Sutula
  • Third Place Alternative Coverage Treatment – by Amanda Brauchler
  • Honorable Mention Critical Review – by Alex Shaffer
  • Honorable Mention News Feature – by Makenna Allen, Olivia Allen
  • Honorable Mention Editorial Cartoon – by Ryan Fincher

 

2016-2017

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • Award of Commendation for Print News
  • First Place In-Depth Sports Coverage – “Steep Prices for Sports” by Nicholas Purchase, Izzy  Daboub, Jake Adis, Kaiya Espey
  • First Place Lifestyle News Feature – “Newspaper Studying Mental Health” by Haley Lena, Sophie Martinez, Auni Smith
  • Second Place In-Depth News Coverage – “Newspaper Surveying the District” by Nicholas Purchase
  • Second Place Breaking Sports Coverage – “Newspaper Boys Varsity Basketball Advances Through Playoffs” by Lexi Brown, Marco Guillen
  • Second Place Photo Essay – “Newspaper Wishes do Come True” by Makenna Allen, Haley Lena, Christian Liley
  • Third Place Lifestyle Coverage – “The Exchange Experience, Friends From France” by Berit Erickson
  • Honorable Mention News Feature – by Haley Lena

 

2015-2016

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • Award of Commendation for Print News
  • First Place Lifestyle News Feature – by the Rock staff
  • First Place Staff Editorial – by Nicholas Purchase
  • First Place Alternative Coverage Treatment – by Emilee Nelson
  • Second Place In-Depth News Coverage – by Emily Klein
  • Third Place Facing Pages Design – by Nicholas Purchase, Rachel Rothman, Sydney Colby

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

 

2014-2015

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • All-Colorado Award for Print News
  • First Place Personality Profile – “Leave a Legacy” by Nikki Newman
  • First Place Alternative Coverage Treatment – “Blood Water” by Reese Wilking
  • Second Place Single Page Design – “Blood Water” by Reese Wilking
  • Honorable Mention Commentary – “CMAS? I’ll Pass.” by Sarah Crum

 

2013-2014

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • Award of Commendation for Print News
  • First Place News Feature – by Michael Shapiro
  • First Place Personality Profile – by Andrew Bohren
  • Second Place Photo Essay – by Kaitlyn Darbe, Jeremy Purchase
  • Third Place Sports Feature – by Michael Shapiro, Andrew Bohren
  • Third Place In-Depth Sports Coverage – by Michael Shapiro, Andrew Bohren, Bailey McCue, Sriya Sharma

 

2012-2013

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • All-Colorado Award for Print News
  • Second Place News Feature – “Working Against the Unknown” by Syd Charvat
  • Second Place In-Depth Sports Coverage – “From London With Love” by Kelcey Beckman, Syd Charvat
  • Third Place Sports Feature – “Unleash the Beast” by Kelcey Beckman
  • Honorable Mention In-Depth News Coverage – “What Chew Gunna Do About It?” by Virginia Vaughn, Tristan Sagar
  • Honorable Mention Breaking News Coverage – “Searching for Answers, and Finding More Questions” by Kayla Neil
  • Honorable Mention Photo Essay – “Back to Black and Gold” by Kayla Neil

 

2011-2012

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • All-Colorado Award for Print News
  • First Place Environmental Portrait – by Lauren Scheirman
  • First Place General Column – by Erin Snyder
  • First Place Lifestyle Feature – by Megan Boyles, Danielle Burrage, Maddie Whitten
  • First Place News Feature – by Megan Boyles, Allie Cole, Charlie Melbye, Kayla Neil, Mae Rohrbach, Lauren Scheirman, Maddie Whitten
  • Second Place Breaking News – by Syd Charvat
  • Second Place Editorial Cartoon – by Zach Anderson
  • Second Place In-Depth News – by Karly Hanson, Ashley Park, Lauren Scheirman
  • Honorable Mention Facing Page Design – by Charlie Melbye

 

2010-2011

Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA)

  • Award of Commendation for Print News
  • Second Place Single Page Design – by Emma Kate Fittes, Amanda Becker
  • Third Place Facing Page Design – by Emma Kate Fittes, Taylor Pettaway, Kayla Neil, Amber Cole, Lauren Posey, Lizzie Marthouse, Caley Pavillard
  • Honorable Mention In-Depth Sports – by Zach Tornabene

 

Please note that at this time this list only includes awards dating back to the 2010-2011 school year and may not be fully complete. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email [email protected].

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