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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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Grace Uhrain

Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief

Hello, my name is Grace Uhrain and I am one of the editors-in-chief. This is my third year on staff and my second year as an editor. I have really enjoyed writing news stories about hard hitting topics and feature stories about our school community. Outside of school, I enjoy writing, volunteering, and learning new skills. I also take part in Interact Club, Key Club, Learning Link, UNICEF, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society, and Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society. I hope to make our publication even more amazing this year by expanding our coverage and audience.

All content by Grace Uhrain

Fidel’s Wish: A Video Recap of Walk for Wishes

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
April 14, 2023
A graphic depicts the opportunity for a scholarship to study abroad.

[Photo] $10,000 Offered to Students Looking to Study Abroad

March 31, 2023
A graphic introduces the article topic, The Issue of Weighting Courses, with a red A+ in the background.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: The Issue of Weighting Courses

March 24, 2023

[Video] “We Are Just Like You:” Unified Basketball Takes on Counselors in Annual Game

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2023
A graphic portraying the Super Bowl trophy introduces information about the upcoming Super Bowl.

[Photo] Inside the Stats (w/ Kishan Vahalia): Super Bowl 57 is On the Way

February 11, 2023
The title of the infographic reads, 9 Ethical Holiday Gifts.

‘Tis the Season For Giving… Through Your Purchases

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2022
A graphic announces the Green Out for Dec. 13 on the Student Council social media, posted Dec. 12. The Green Out, organized by students at both Rock Canyon and Cherry Creek High School, encouraged both communities to wear green to school and the basketball game to show support for the Price family.

UPDATE: Community Takes Action to Help the Price Family

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
December 12, 2022
A collage of photos of the Price Family on the GoFundMe Dec. 9. After a car accident Dec. 8, Special Education teacher Jessica Bird and other faculty members created a GoFundMe to help raise money for medical expenses, with a goal of $100,000.

BREAKING: Educational Assistant Jerome Price and Family Face Tragedy

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
December 9, 2022
A graphic introduces the midterm election results with a ballot box.

Midterm Election Results: What You Need to Know

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2022
Orchestra and guitar teacher Benjamin Dale stands with his guitar near the Jimi Hendrix painting in the orchestra classroom Oct. 14. Dale developed his love for guitar early on. Before I taught guitar at Rock Canyon, I had a guitar and love to explore different genres of music and learn songs that I heard on the radio and that kind of thing. But then when I started teaching at Rock Canyon and they needed a guitar teacher, it was an amazing experience to actually start teaching instruments because generally students who play the guitar have a real passion for it, Dale said.

[Photo] FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Benjamin Dale’s Love For Music

October 14, 2022
Sameer Arora ‘23 works on a computer in Chris Cassic’s classroom during access Sept. 22. Cassic teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and engineering, which can qualify students for Computer Science Honor Society. “Students will be able to apply if they [are taking] a computer science class right now,” Arora said. “Well be advertising our honor society within the AP computer science classes.”

Coding A New Future: the Creation of Computer Science Honor Society

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2022
A graphic introduces the following quiz: Colors of the Rainbow.

[Photo] Quiz: Colors of the Rainbow

September 13, 2022
Students laugh as Atlas shares stories about his life with humor and honesty. “He used his honesty and unique story to help support everyone in high school and to show that theres hope and inspire others to feel the same,” Gianna Peterson ‘25 said.

“Believe in You” Assembly Recap: Kevin Atlas Inspires Students

September 7, 2022
Two ingredients on a bottle of mouthwash are highlighted to show the prevalence of unhealthy chemicals in self care products.

“Not So Pretty” Docuseries Review: the Hidden Toxins in Your Self-Care Products

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
July 8, 2022
A graphic introduces the topic of animal testing and its impacts.

Saving Ralph: The Effects of Animal Testing

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
April 19, 2022
A graphic introduces the Innocence Project Club spotlight and what the club strives to achieve.

Club Spotlight: Innocence Project Club

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2022
Cover image for informational article on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What You Need to Know

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
March 8, 2022
A graphic depicts a question and answer with next years principal Andy Abner.

New principal announced – he may be familiar…

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Students cheer at honking cars driving by the protest Feb. 7. After walking laps around the campus, protesters gathered at the intersection of McArthur Ranch Road and Monarch Boulevard for the remainder of the walkout.

Who’s The Priority?

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
February 8, 2022
There are an assortment of writing contests that are taking place in the near future.

[Photo] New Writing Contests for 2022

February 10, 2022
A graphic shows the moral dilemma of picking popular businesses vs. the ethical ones.

Think your favorite brand is ethical? Think again…

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2022
A graphic illustrates the new hall passes put in place at RCHS.

Hall Passes: The Benefits, Downfalls, and Student Opinions

by Grace Uhrain and Abigail Wood
January 14, 2022
A graphic introduces orchestra and guitars winter concert.

A Recap of Orchestra’s Winter Concert

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2021
A timeline shows events in DCSD surrounding masks and COVID outbreaks.

A Fierce Debate: Facts and Perspectives on Wearing Masks in School

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2021
Sophia Miller 25 reads Percy Jackson and the Olympians before school on Oct. 7.

Audacious and amazing autumn reads

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2021
The downstairs womens restroom is closed due to vandalism Oct. 1.

Let’s Put a Stop to the Deviousness

by Grace Uhrain and Kishan Vahalia
October 8, 2021
Roshni Krishnan ‘25 studies for AP Human Geography on her computer.

How to Ace Your AP Classes and Exams

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2021
Feature image for Summer Food Update, displaying meal bags ready for students and families to pick them up. PC: June Everett

Serving Students Over the Summer: Update

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
July 13, 2021
Serving Students Over the Summer

Serving Students Over the Summer

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
May 14, 2021

To vax or not to vax

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2021
SAT Testing week web header, including a schedule for the week.

The SAT/PSAT Schedule and Common Questions

April 8, 2021
Piper Smith 24, Alisha Pravasi 21, and Sara Smith 21 pose for a photo at No Place For Hates Truck or Treat stand. “I hope this club decreases the number of bullies and increases the number of positive students!” Smith ‘24 said. “It really makes a difference to people when you see them feel so confident about themselves. The members work very hard to make sure this happens.”

Students in the Fight Against Hate

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
April 6, 2021
A graphic displaying stacked books and green tea.

Student Book Reviews: A Second Installment

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2021
Web header photo for The Fight for Statehood: An Overview of the U.S. Territories article, featuring a the Dominican Republic from Google Maps.

The U.S. Territories (and Districts) and Statehood

by Grace Uhrain, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2021
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