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Smiling, Student Body President Myles Rubin ‘23 gives a speech in front of the senior section during the Moving Up Assembly May 12. Student Council wrapped up the year with a final speech, talking about school activities such as the Back to School Dance, Homecoming week, assemblies, Wish Week and Prom. “I love giving speeches at assemblies because of the roar of the crowd and the positive response from all of the students,” Rubin said. “It was awesome being Student Council President this year and being able to lead some of the best events that Rock Canyon has put together.”
Moving Up & Out
The featured image for the article displays the Finals Week schedule. Click for full screen.
Finals Frenzy: Finals Week Schedule
Student Council member Rachel Geis 23 rolls paint onto Brayden Duman 23 at the Senior Wall hand-painting event May 12. Although finals for seniors took place May 8 and 9, seniors were required to come back to school between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 12 for Senior Checkout, followed by the handprints. It felt extremely sad, Duman said. I loved my time at [Rock Canyon] and had some of the best memories. It feels sad to be graduating, yet exciting for a new chapter in my life. I look back and Im extremely grateful for the memories, teachers and friends. I learned more than I thought I would and will always support [Rock Canyon].
Handprint History
Kristie Vetter 25 claps after pieing U.S. History teacher Wes Chapman May 4. The pieing took place in the outdoor classroom to prevent mess.
Eyes on the Pies
Click to enlarge the graphic of class period start and end times for May 12.
Moving Up, Moving On: Tomorrow’s Moving Up Assembly Schedule
Varsity boys ice hockey team holds up the 2023 Wales Division Banner May 14. The team won against the reigning championships, the Denver East Angels, 9-2. It felt amazing. It really showed that, with a full group of guys, with the right mindset, we can do anything, right wing Easton Stockert 25 said. We took down the back-to-back champs, which was my personal first time ever beating Denver East.
Stunning the State
Nathan Shrestha 25 works on an assignment in the LMC May 12. Shrestha utilized his time before his track and field meet to finish a presentation for Chinese IV. “Anytime I’m free, I make sure that I don’t have any extra assignments that I would have to cram at the last minute,” Shrestha said.
Stretching and Stressing
Abbey Gardner 23 lays in a postoperative hospital surgical bed after surgery to reattach the retina back onto her eye Dec. 19, 2022. Gardners retina had detached during the Winter Junior Nationals swim meet Dec. 7-12 in Austin Texas. I detached my retina in my left eye, which took me out of the water for close to two months, Gardner said. Photo Courtesy: Abbey Gardner.
Defying Limits and Overcoming Injuries
The jumbotron displays the NCAA March Madness logo. Photo courtesy: Jacob Rice, free to use under the Unsplash License.
Inside The Stats (w/ Kishan Vahalia): The March to March Madness Victories and Upsets
Varsity defender Clara Geuzaine ‘24 laughs with varsity forward Ava Todd ‘23 before the game against the Castle View Sabercats March 28. Before the start of the game, the team huddled up and hyped each other up as a pregame ritual. “I usually do a special handshake with Addie Vali before every game,” Geuzaine said. “The team also huddles up and then we count to three, and then well slam our left foot in the center, and then everyone has to keep it in and then we do team talking to each other to hype each other up.”
Photo Recap: Varsity Girls Soccer Takes on Castle View Sabercats
The featured graphic reads Colorado Activities For This Summer.
The Places You’ll Go: Colorado Activities For This Summer
A graphic depicts the contrasting nature of mental health issues and the masked stigma surrounding it.
Breaking the Stigma: Jag Opinions on This Year’s Mental Health Awareness Month
A white and pink graphic reads 16 yr OLD, 41 yr YOUNG to introduce article three of the column, One Good Thing: Hey Teens, It Gets Better!
One Good Thing: Hey Teens, It Gets Better!
The image for the Ambitious Application Tips graphic by Maddie Leonardi and JJ Nielsen-Mayer.
Ambitious Application Tips
A graphic portrays the stress of taking finals at the end of the year.
The End of the Year: What’s it Like for Teachers?
The graphic reads How to Enjoy Your Staycation to introduce the Staycation Quiz.
Quiz: What Should I Do To Enjoy My Staycation?
Braden McCollam 23, playing Franklin Hart, hangs off a pole as he is carried across the stage by fellow cast members at dress rehearsal for the spring musical March 27. Opening night took place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium March 29. This role is definitely a lot different than the ones Ive had before because its really mean and Harts a really bad person. Its definitely a new challenge but its something I really enjoyed to try and tackle, McCollam said. This is my last show at Rock Canyon, so I think theres just something special. Im excited to get to spend it with the people Ive built relationships with these past four years and see the show come together.
A Production in Quotes, “9-5: The Musical”
A graphic introduces recent movie, TV show, and music releases.
Winter Entertainment Releases and Opinions
A graphic introduces the article. It reads, what to do over Winter Break Dec. 22-Jan. 9.
Nine Activities for a Wonderful Winter Break
A graphic depicts several new entertainment releases, such as the cover of Taylor Swifts album Midnights, the movie Enola Holmes 2, and the television series Young Royals.
New Releases and Ratings
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update The Final Update
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update: Featuring Jared Engerman and Holden Casey
Cover image for episode one of the Elephant in the Room podcast, featuring Emma Warford 23 in a discussion about eating disorders and recovery.
Elephant in the Room Podcast: Eating Disorders and Recovery with Emma Warford
After a long hiatus, the RC Update returns with its first guest of the year, Student Council Secretary Josh Lederman. Art by Matthew Fink
RC Update: Josh Lederman
Julien Bouquet is the candidate for RTD Director for District G in this coming election.
RC Update: Julien Bouquet
The image reads, Hope by Eila Liu to introduce the video.
A Right to Hope
The featured graphic for Summer Fun in the Sun.
Opinion: Recommendations for Your Summer
A graphic illustrates the complexity of the different types of love.
Heartstrings: A Reflection on Love
A green Sources of Strength chain says Andrew Tate in the hallway March 2.
Opinion: Is Andrew Tate a Source of Strength?
A graphic introduces the article topic, The Issue of Weighting Courses, with a red A+ in the background.
Staff Editorial: The Issue of Weighting Courses
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Andi Mack

Andi Mack, Reporter

Hello, my name is Andi (Andrea) Mack and this is my first year on staff. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing GTA V on my Xbox 360, producing music, spending time with my dearest humans, curiously thinking, doodling, tarot/oracle readings, and of course, writing. I am looking forward to writing stories which might correlate with issues/discussions of the student body, some of which occur during peer counseling. I want to look out for the general well-being of our students, and spread messages that encourage positivity and happiness. I’d also like to cover different events, clubs, organizations, and campaigns the school has to offer. I want to take the students of the school and broadcast their opinions and voices to each other and staff around them in order to encourage more opportunities and action.

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A white and pink graphic reads 16 yr OLD, 41 yr YOUNG to introduce article three of the column, One Good Thing: Hey Teens, It Gets Better!

One Good Thing: Hey Teens, It Gets Better!

by Andi Mack, Reporter
May 23, 2023
A green Sources of Strength chain says Andrew Tate in the hallway March 2.

Opinion: Is Andrew Tate a Source of Strength?

by Andi Mack, Reporter
March 30, 2023
A graphic pictures a frustrated student outside school waiting for the bus.

When Schools Cancel the Bus

by Andi Mack, Reporter
March 21, 2023
A graphic reads, one good thing: cancer rates are going down to introduce the article.

One Good Thing: Cancer Mortality Rates are Going Down

by Andi Mack, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Art made on the website Jacksonpollock.org introduces the first One Good Thing.

One Good Thing: JacksonPollock.org

by Andi Mack, Reporter
February 9, 2023
A graphic depicts disgusted faces between a gap within the stall of a public restroom. Its scary. One time someone kicked in my stall, another time a kid started yelling for me to get out of there, Zackary Lewis 25 said.

Why is Poo so Taboo?

by Andi Mack, Reporter
December 13, 2022
A graphic depicts a backpack filled with school supplies. It reads, ALL DAYS: YAY OR NAY?

All-Period Days: Yea or Nay

by Andi Mack, Reporter
December 6, 2022
Graphic depicting a mock website titled, fundviolence.us, quote stating Send more money, endanger our citizens!, donate button with cursor hovering over it, picture on left of Ukraine protestors holding up signs that say, Stop war and Stop Putin, with Stop additionally crossed off with a red X. Suggested link at bottom reading, 61% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.

A Low Chance of Global Disaster is Much Too High

by Andi Mack, Reporter
November 11, 2022
English teacher Skyler Vernell types at her desk Sept. 8. Vernell also teaches Creative Writing. I think Im creative. I like to create a lot, like Im a writer and I like to crochet. Im working on Christmas gifts already. So Im a big creator, Vernell said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Vernell Makes Creative Space for Students

by Andi Mack, Reporter
September 9, 2022
A graphic shows two otters hugging.

PDA is good…Public Display of Copulation Is Not

by Andi Mack, Reporter
May 5, 2022
PETA sued photographer David Slater over this image. They claimed that he “infringed” the monkey’s “copyright” by releasing his self-published book Wildlife Personalities, which included the monkey selfie. Long story short; PETA lost.

You Are Real and I Don’t Like It

by Andi Mack, Reporter
April 5, 2022
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