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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
Jane Murphie ‘27 adds flavoring to her shaved ice at the Kona Ice truck by the rock in the lower parking lot April 25. Kona Ice was available to students from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with $1 from each purchase going towards renovations of schools in Ghana, Africa. Interact Club worked with the Rotaract Association in Ghana for the past three months to plan the project and is fundraising money to meet their $1,000 goal through direct donations and partnerships with Kona Ice April 25, Twisted Sugar April 26 and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck next Tuesday, April 30. “I saw the posters about Ghana and I love Kona Ice because it tastes good so I chose the blue raspberry flavor,” Murphie said.
The Week in Photos: April 20-26
A graphic of the skyline reads RC Goes to NYC to introduce the article.
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
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
Rock Canyon and Mountain Vista students Ella Hazel Heimer ‘25, Katherine Shuler ‘24, Kerry Soden ‘25, Eleanor Nugent ‘25, Allie Hight ‘23 and Ashley Wolfson ‘26 sit in rainbow order on stage together after their regional competition at Oireachtas Ballroom in Phoenix Arizona November 2023. Each girl, part of the Reed School of Irish Dance, placed differently as this was a solo round but all recalled and attended the award ceremony at the end of the competition. “A good mentality that I always have is that when I get to a competition I remember I’ve already done the practicing that needed to be done, and now I get to just focus on executing it on stage and having fun,” Soden said.
The World of Irish Dance
Nicki Fraser ‘24 defends the ball at the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup in India Oct. 2022. Fraser has represented the United States internationally twice in her soccer career during seasons U-17 and U-19. “National team trainings are similar but usually sessions are more controlled and have more of an overall tactical emphasis on either defending or attacking,” Fraser said.
Nicki Fraser’s Rise to the Top
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
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
Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. [College math] is more challenging, and its good to challenge yourself, Bennett said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Brutal Honesty With Bennett
A photo shows construction plans in blue and orange, with detour routes in green available for the construction project on Monarch Boulevard between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue.
Conflicts of Construction
A graphic reads Teacher Appreciation Night to introduce the article.
Think Thankful: A Recap of Teacher Appreciation Night
A graphic displays a deserted island and the headline to introduce the quiz.
The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Survive on a Deserted Island?
The graphic above depicts JoJo Siwa’s transition from her iconic youthful style to her punk-like rebrand.
“I was a bad girl, I did some bad things.”
The graphic reads Take The Colorado Landmark Quiz
Welcome to the Colorado Landmark Quiz!
A graphic displays a collage of various pieces of student artwork and introduces the article “Gallery in a Glance: A Recap of the DCSD Art Show”
Gallery in a Glance: A Recap of the DCSD Art Show
RCTV teacher and Film Fest host Jim McClurg adjusts the camera for the Film Fest red carpet April 8. This year, there were 11 main categories for awards that could be won. “I think RCTV is just a little bit different than most classes. It allows kids to kind of express their creativity. By using digital media to tell stories, learning all the technical aspects and things during the broadcast side. Were also doing that kind of experimental kind of film-type videos too. So, try to allow them to do everything when theyre in here. So when they leave they have a lot of skills they can walk out with,” McClurg said.
Roll Out the Red Carpet
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
The graphic introduces the video.
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
OPINION: End the Silence on Gun Violence
OPINION: End the Silence on Gun Violence
This graphic depicts the album cover and headline to introduce the story.
A review of “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology”
The Jaguar student section sits down while the girls basketball team plays in the Great Eight game at the Denver Coliseum against Valor Christian High School Feb. 29. Many students who participated in the boys basketball student section prior to the girls basketball game left before half-time. I think it [the student section] plays a huge role because we actually had a decent crowd at a ranch game. I think that was the only time we had like a student section. And the energy was just awesome, varsity pointing and shooting guard Brooke Harding ‘25 said. I dont expect much from them [the Golden Boys] at all. But the fact that they left at the Elite Eight game when they were already there is honestly mind blowing to me.
The Silent Crowd
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
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
A graphic introduces the next piece in the column Odds and Ends. Contact Ally Kelley!
Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
A graphic reads Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper to introduce the video.
Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Dee Lee

Dee Lee, Reporter

Hi, my name is Dee Lee. This is my first year on staff. In my free time, I love to write, listen to music, go for a boba run or hang out with friends. I’m a member of National Chinese Honor Society and work as a barista after school. This year, I’m excited to cover everything and anything I can, and I hope to improve my photography and videography skills.

All content by Dee Lee
The graphic above depicts JoJo Siwa’s transition from her iconic youthful style to her punk-like rebrand.

“I was a bad girl, I did some bad things.”

by Rosie Benson, Dee Lee, and Bella Lin
May 21, 2024
With a marker in hand, Sophia Foldery ‘26 writes notes about the events of the Columbian Exchange on a whiteboard in preparation for AP World History: Modern exam May 5. Foldery met with a group of classmates taking the same course to study each unit of the course in preparation for their class final exam and AP exam. AP testing week started on May 6 and continues through May 17, with the AP World History: Modern exam taking place May 15 at 8 a.m. “I’m definitely stressed [about the exam], but I’ve been reviewing a lot of the information to relieve my stress,” Foldery said. “I especially like working with friends, because they usually save me on the topics that I don’t know.”

[Photo] The Week in Photos: April 27-May 3

by Staff
May 6, 2024
A photo shows construction plans in blue and orange, with detour routes in green available for the construction project on Monarch Boulevard between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue.

Conflicts of Construction

by Rosie Benson and Dee Lee
May 1, 2024
Through science teacher Jack Van Natta’s telescope, Allie Emery ‘27 observes the solar eclipse during third period April 8. The solar eclipse lasted between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the maximum partial eclipse taking place around 12:40 p.m. About 65.9% of the sun was covered from the school’s angle. Students watched using pinhole viewers, film glasses, the telescope and more. “It’s just something that you don’t see often and when you get to see it it’s really cool. If you miss it, you got to wait, it takes a while. It’s pretty amazing, so if you wanna come out and see it, I think it’s a good thing to take a break from class,” School Resource Officer (SRO) Mark Adams said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: April 6-April 12

by Staff
April 14, 2024
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.”

[Photo] The Week in Photos: March 30-April 5

by Staff
April 7, 2024
English teacher Andrew Watkins smiles at the entrance walls of his classroom Dec. 4. Watkins classroom is lined with posters, pictures and gifts from students that showcase his teaching experience. I am still excited about what I teach, Watkins said, And hopefully that comes across. Although teaching wasnt my plan, Im glad I did it. It worked out. Im very grateful for the people Ive met.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Watkins’ Wise Words

by Dee Lee, Reporter
April 12, 2024
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

by Dee Lee and Claire Bauer
April 8, 2024
Varsity outside hitter Kaiden Carland ‘24 jumps to hit the ball in a match against Regis Jesuit High School March 28. The game ended with a score of 3-1 L. “The season is going well. We are starting off a little rough as we have many new players on varsity and a new coach this season, but we’re starting to get back into our rhythm,” Carland said. “The game against Regis was great. It was awkward as we were missing some of the usual starters, so positions were swapped around, but we still had a great game even if it didn’t end how we wanted it to.”

[Photo] The Week in Photos: March 23-March 29

by Staff
March 31, 2024
A graphic reads Where Should You Eat For Wish Week to introduce the quiz.

QUIZ: Where Should You Eat for Wish Week?

by Dee Lee, Reporter
March 5, 2024
After being pied, Colorado TSA President Shreya Ganesh ‘24 screams and takes a tin off of her face Feb. 23. Ganesh raised the most money in their officer donation bins which led her to be selected for the conference’s “Officer Pie in the Face” event. “I think that the pieing had to be one of my favorite parts of the 2023-2024 State conference, as not only was it a fun and casual event that the members could enjoy, but the funds from the event are being used to create scholarships to send underprivileged chapters to nationals,” Ganesh said.

TSA Takes on State

by Dee Lee, Reporter
February 27, 2024
The graphic reads “February Feels” to introduce the assortment of songs picked this month.

Monthly Mixtape Vol. 3: February Feels

by Dee Lee, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Ravi Khotra ‘26 consults Avi Khanna ‘26 on last-minute updates for their presentation at Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Districts at Arapahoe Fairgrounds Feb. 7. If the group placed in one of the top four positions for their competition, they will progress to FBLA State, which is held at the Gaylord Hotel in April. “I think FBLA is a great club to join because of the experiences at State and Nationals,” Khotra said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Feb. 3-Feb. 9

by Staff
February 11, 2024
The graphic reads Jammin’ Out of January to introduce the assortment of songs picked this month.

Monthly Mixtape Vol. 2: Jammin’ Out of January

by Dee Lee, Reporter
February 3, 2024
A graphic depicts Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in a media appearance, with various headlines about her release from prison behind. Blanchard was released early on parole from a ten-year prison sentence for second-degree murder on Dec. 28 in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is Released and Ready for the World

by Dee Lee, Reporter
January 25, 2024
Rosie Benson ‘26 decorates a stocking with glitter glue in seventh period Newspaper Dec. 5. The activity was used to help students feed their creativity and prepare for their upcoming Secret Snowman game next week. “Decorating the stockings was a great way to relieve stress and take my mind off of finals,” Benson said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Dec. 2-Dec. 8

by Staff
December 11, 2023
Prisha Gupta ‘26 and Shreya Ganesh ‘24 work on a project with their Starbucks red cups during Access Nov. 16. The day marked Starbucks’ annual “Red Cup Day,” where customers who order any handcrafted beverage received one holiday-themed 16-ounce reusable cup. Shiven Patel ‘26 also purchased a drink and received a red cup. “I think Red Cup Day made us get into the festive spirit. The smell of the Starbucks gave [me] the thought of sugar cookies and Santa,” Patel said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Nov. 11-Nov. 17

by Staff
November 19, 2023
This graphic depicts the log-in screen of College Boards new digital testing platform Bluebook which is replacing all of College Boards traditional pencil-and-paper exams.

Out With The Old, In With The New: Meet College Board’s “Bluebook”

by Dee Lee, Reporter
November 16, 2023
The graphic reads Fall Favorites to introduce the assortment of songs picked this month.

Monthly Mixtape Vol. 1: Fall Favorites

by Dee Lee, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Zoe Katsoulas ‘26 presses her mooncake into a mold in Jenny Xian’s period seven Chinese IV Sept. 28. The class celebrated the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, which started Sept. 29, by making mooncakes. ”I liked pressing [the mooncake] in the mold and then seeing the flower design and eating it when I got to eat it,“ classmate Ella Scheichenost ‘26 said.

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

by Staff
October 1, 2023
A snapshot of the video introduction and title introduces the story.

Bringing the Heat: Homecoming Bonfire Video Recap

by Dee Lee, Reporter
September 27, 2023
JD Freivogel ‘24 practices guitar while looking at sheet music in Benjamin Dale’s period seven Guitar II Sept. 5. The class worked on various sheet music compositions and presented finger exercises. “Its nice just having a class thats kind of like a break from everything. I originally started taking it because I figured [that] practicing by myself wasnt that fun, but if I forced myself to practice, however many times a week, then I could get good at it,” Freivogel said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Sept. 2-Sept. 8

by Staff
September 8, 2023
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