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  • Apr 13 / JV Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 9, Cherokee Trail High School - 2
  • Apr 13 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 6, Grandview High School - 7
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  • Apr 13 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 0, Ponderosa High School - 3
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Manhattan at Mile High
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
The Rock Online Newspaper staff and Black & Gold Yearbook staff take a celebratory photo to commemorate the publications’ national awards received at the National Student Press Association (NSPA) Journalism Education Association (JEA) Kansas City Convention April 6. The Rock Online and Black & Gold received eight national awards in total, including five from the NSPA Sports Photo award category. The Rock Online website won fourth place in overall Best of Show. “I was very shocked when I won an award at the NSPA convention, because I like to compare myself to a lot of the other photographers, and it was just really cool to hear my name called in front of all those people,” Yeater said. “Not only did I learn a lot during the many workshops I went to, I also got the opportunity to bond with some people that I hadn’t known very well prior to the convention, so I think my biggest takeaway is how close of a family everyone in media is.”
The Week in Photos: April 6-April 12
The image shows an up-close shot of the partial solar eclipse observable in Colorado April 8. Colorado was only able to observe a partial solar eclipse while other parts of the country saw total coverage.
A Glimpse at the Eclipse
During Kindness Week, MJ Mejia ‘25 completes her planning work for Peer Counseling during period seven April 2. Kindness Week, which began on April 1 and continues through April 5, is run by student peer counselors. The week encompasses spreading kindness to one another through promoting spirit days, selling kindness grams, organizing a campus clean up, passing out journals and more. “Our goal with Kindness Week is to create a better environment in our school and just spread kindness to our community,” Mejia said. “We just want to make sure that everyone feels appreciated and just find a way to spread kindness around here.”
The Week in Photos: March 30-April 5
The winterguard team poses with their banner after winning first place in their region at State at the University of Denver Magness Arena, April 6. Led by coaches Marguerite Sanford and Blair Bickerton, they had been working on their show since December. This was the first year the team had ever won state championships or won first place at all. “When I heard our name, it felt like all of our hard work had paid off,” Ava Delp ‘27 said.
Sweeping the Season
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
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.
Freezing the Competition
On Feb. 24, Emerson Yu ‘24 climbs a roped route during the girls’ varsity competition. Participants had three hours to complete a total of five routes: two roped, two bouldering and one of their choice. “I started climbing about a year and a half ago,” Yu said. “I didn’t start competing until my senior year, which I kind of regret because I love it so much. The rock climbing community is great.”
Reaching New Heights
Bodey Sherill ‘24 pins Max Garcia during his match against the Heritage Eagles Jan. 17. Sherill won by pin in five minutes and 34 seconds. “I knew I had more technical experience and endurance than he did. I knew if I kept that in mind, I’d beat him,” Sherill said.
A Second Semester Wrestling Recap
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Think Thankful: A Recap of Teacher Appreciation Night
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].”
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Learning with Lamb
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From Sheets to Screens
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Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
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Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
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Prom Planning
Lola Claggett ‘25 tries to slip herself away from Kyle Walsh ‘25 during the final dress rehearsal in the auditorium April 2. Kim, Claggett’s character, initially found herself head-over-heels for Conrad, played by Walsh. However, after spending time with Conrad alone, Kim quickly realizes her mistake and tries to find a way to return to her home. “A challenge I came across while playing Kim was being able to pinpoint when her opinion of Conrad changed,” Claggett said. “She has to love him at first and slowly start to see the gross person he is. I had a hard time making that arc not only noticeable to the audience but also make sense and be in line with the rest of the plot.”
“Bye Bye Birdie:” A Performance in Photos
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The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Be the President?
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QUIZ: What Season Are You?
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Which “Wonka” Song Wins?
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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
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Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
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What Does Wish Week Mean to You?
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
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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Dress to Impress
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OPINION: “I’ll be 87, You’ll Be 89”
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Will’s Wish Week Weekend Recommendations
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret Of Life: What to Know About Stress
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Mental Health Mondays: Students and Social Media
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Odds and Ends: Screaming Sirens or Soft Speech?
Varsity softball captain and shortstop Sydney Boulaphinh ‘24 swings to hit the ball during the fifth inning Oct. 3. Boulaphinh committed to play Division 1 collegiate softball for Stanford University during her junior year. This season was one of the worst seasons in Rock Canyon history, Boulaphinh said. I think this team had a lot of expectations and relied on many people to carry, and that never happened. I believe most of the games we lost, we could’ve won. It’s the little things that matter--when it came down to who got to 21 outs first, we weren’t the team.
Day in the Life: Game Day for Varsity Softball
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Bella Lin

Bella Lin, Reporter

My name is Bella Lin and this is my first year on staff. During my free time, I enjoy playing piano, reading, writing, drawing, etc. I hope to improve my writing skills, explore a number of different topics, and experiment with multiple forms of media.

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From Sheets to Screens

by Bella Lin, Reporter
April 16, 2024
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QUIZ: Which Wish Week Event Are You?

by Bella Lin, Reporter
March 9, 2024
Saanvi Kirdak ‘26 performs henna on Tvisha Hariharan ‘24 at the henna station during Walk for Wishes March 2. Students waited for their turn and sat as henna was drawn on their skin. The paste had to dry before being peeled off to reveal a variety of patterns in the form of temporary tattoos. “I really like [henna],” Hariharan said. “First of all, henna has a lot of health benefits, so it’s really nice to see it as an option for a lot of activities, especially since there’s such a large Asian community here. It’s really great to see that.”

The Art of Henna at Walk for Wishes

by Bella Lin, Reporter
March 6, 2024
With State President Moksha Nemalipuri ‘24 being the last one to enter the stage, this year’s State Officer Team of HOSA waves to the crowd at the opening ceremony after their introductions Feb. 19. Each state officer’s introduction was accompanied by a displayed slide with their photo and a chosen quote. Following the greeting, the state officers proceeded to welcome competing students and undergo the process of officially starting the 2024 HOSA State Leadership Conference. “It felt great being in an environment with all future healthcare professionals,” Cooduvalli said. “However, meeting the State Officer Team was the coolest part about the opening ceremony, as they all stood and spoke so confidently.”

Competing from the Heart

by Bella Lin, Reporter
March 4, 2024
The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA - Future Health Professionals) State Conference starts today, Feb. 19. Held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, students will undergo testing in medicine-related exams as well as compete in their signed-up events. During their free time, students will be able to participate in a number of symposiums, educational opportunities and leisurely activities, such as friendship bracelet making. The conference will continue through Feb. 21. “HOSA Chapter Office has taught me so much about working with others and the effort it takes to run a chapter,” HOSA Vice President of Public Relations Mishika Bhatia ‘26 said.

HOSA State Starts Today

by Bella Lin, Reporter
February 19, 2024
Elizabeth Romito’s cats--Diablo, Crazy Pants and Bug--are pictured in their respective frames in her classroom Nov. 14. Romitos cat wall is dedicated to her pet trio. She adopted Bug and Crazy Pants together about a year and a half ago, while Diablo has been with Romito for eight years.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Elizabeth Romito’s Effervescent Presence Among English Educators

by Em Carls and Bella Lin
January 26, 2024
Wes Chapman sits in his classrooms lounge chair while reading a history novel during Access Nov. 14. Students entered his classroom during Access to discuss class material and gain advice on how to increase their understanding in lesson content. Chapman often participates in discussions with his students in order to improve their historical-analysis skills and prepare them properly for upcoming AP tests. The best parts of being teachers are watching those students in your AP class, when you get the results back of how they did and youre like ‘yes!’ You see that one students score, and at with the beginning of the year, they were probably a three, and at the end of the year, theyre getting a five on the AP exam, Chapman said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Jump Back into the Past with Wes Chapman

by Em Carls and Bella Lin
December 15, 2023
Kevin Cary shows off his growing beard during his Spanish II class Nov. 15. At this point, he hadn’t shaved his facial hair for 15 days in support of No-Shave November and will continue to leave it be. The event officially ended when the month of November finished. “Right now, I’m in the itchy phase. It’s driving me nuts right now,” Cary said.

Let’s Get Hairy!

by Bella Lin, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Saanvi Cooduvalli ‘26 studies Honors Chemistry in room 4101 Nov. 9. Many students sat in the high chairs and studied material from their chemistry courses as well as completed homework from other classes. Honors Chemistry teacher Kerry Reilly went around assisting students who had questions about their assignments and quizzes. “The chemistry room is very refreshing,” Cooduvalli said.

Study Spot or Flop?

by Bella Lin, Reporter
November 18, 2023
Reva Mehrotra ‘26, Ridhi Bandla ‘26, Puja Kotapati ‘26 and Bianca Saju ‘26 pose with CEO of Lady Trailblazer Inc. and Program Facilitator Carletta Stewart at the Girls’ Persist award ceremony May 16. At the ceremony, members received certificates recognizing their participation and achievements in the club. “Girls’ Persist has helped me gain confidence in my ability to speak to people even if I’m not as prepared as I wish I was,” Kotapati said.

Girls’ Persist: The Rise of Something New

by Bella Lin, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Model UN members undergo a practice simulation council during a meeting Sept. 25. Members were given background information on a real-life issue and proceeded to create a position paper through research, summarizing their thoughts on what actions would be best to take when resolving the problem. They then presented their writings through public speech. “The delegates this year are going to do great. I have confidence that we will excel in future conferences,” Model UN President Jonathan Duong ‘26 said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Sept. 23-Sept. 29

by Staff
October 1, 2023
Decorated with drawn-on chili peppers and sparkles, the Chili Dinner menu is displayed at the cafeteria entrance Sept. 21. The pictures of offered dishes included prices and deals.

Chili Fundraiser Feast

by Bella Lin, Reporter
September 26, 2023
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