Recent Scores
  • Mar 29 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 8, Cherokee Trail High School - 0
  • Mar 29 / JV BaseballRock Canyon High School - 10, Cherokee Trail High School - 6
  • Mar 29 / Varsity Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 6, Cherokee Trail High School - 9
  • Mar 28 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Castle View High School - 0
  • Mar 28 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 0, Douglas County High School - 3
  • Mar 28 / JV Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 4, Castle View High School - 1
  • Mar 25 / Varsity Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 8, Erie High School - 7
  • Mar 24 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 19, Arapahoe High School - 1
  • Mar 23 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Pine Creek High School - 2
  • Mar 23 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 3, Highlands Ranch High School - 0
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A graphic displays the Helper Helper logo to introduce the article.
Serving Through Springtime
The 2023-2024 bell schedule changes Odd and Even Days to Black and Gold Days. All-period days will start later at 8:20 a.m.
The Dilemma with the Agenda
Julie Pedersen ties one of the quilts for the Price family Jan. 31. Pedersen helped to organize the quilt project with her prior knowledge about making quilts. “I love to sew, so it was really fun to do something that’s already my hobby that was for somebody else,” Pedersen said. 
Blanketed in Kindness
Students sit together during lunch to talk to each other Jan. 19. After two weeks of winter break, they began to all eat together in a group again. “[Being back has] been great, I missed seeing my friends at school and the energy from them is great,” Keilani Longwell ‘25 said.
Winter Break Breakup
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board announces a school closure for Jan. 18 on Jan. 17. The district sent out an email announcement at 6:39 p.m.
BREAKING: School Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather
A graphic depicts profiles of the peer coaches for the Unified students.
Unified Peer Coaches
The Other Side of Winter Guard
The Other Side of Winter Guard
Varsity wrestling captain Sammy Mobly ‘23 lays on the mat after losing the final match at day three of the State Championship at Ball Arena Feb. 18. Mobly wrestled Daniel Long ‘23 of Adams City High School for the 5A 157 pound State Championship and lost 3-1 by takedown in sudden death during overtime, taking second place. “I was honestly just stunned. I knew that was the only chance I’d get at that title, and it was all taken away in just a couple seconds, so it was tough to get the energy to stand up and shake the other wrestler’s hand knowing he just beat me,” Mobly said.
The End of an Era is Just the Beginning
Varsity guard Alex Durbin ‘23 dribbles the ball around a Rangeview player during the first 6A CHSAA playoff game Feb. 22. Durbin first joined the varsity team in his junior year and has gotten a total of 35 points throughout his high school career, with 25 appearances in the ‘22-’23 season.
Boys Basketball’s Shot at State
Freshmen Tyce Shelburn, Cooper Ueland and Preston Duman cheer as a varsity basketball player scores a three-pointer at the home game against ThunderRidge High School (TRHS) Jan. 27. The student section theme was a “white-out.” “The basketball games are super fun and the student section is always fun doing all the crazy chants,” Shelburn said.
The “Best Student Section in Colorado:” Love it or Hate it?
A graphic illustrates the tendency of people to either have a fear of flying or not.
Which is Safer: Driving or Flying?
A graphic depicts the educational impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Is It Plagiarism? Inside ChatGTP’s Impact on Education
Athletic Training teacher Grace Sims adjusts the leg of the athletic training skeleton Feb. 22. She explained how special the human skeleton is. “I love it because it shows all different parts of the body, bones, muscles, and blood vessels,” Sims said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Grace Sims’ Escapades in Athletic Training
A graphic reads, one good thing: cancer rates are going down to introduce the article.
One Good Thing: Cancer Mortality Rates are Going Down
Healthy Decisions and Adventure Experience teacher Christina Marcilliat sits on her chair, talking to some of her students before class starts Feb. 22. Marcilliat explained that she didnt know she was going to go into teaching, but found a love for it when in college. “My degree is in health and I kind of fell into teaching and realized I really liked it,” Marcilliat said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Explore the Inner Workings of Christina Marcilliat
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
MJ Mejia ’25 works on math homework while listening to her favorite song, “Neighbors” by J. Cole, during her off period Nov. 17. Mejia has always kept up with her tradition of listening to music while she works on homework throughout the years. “It helps me concentrate and it keeps me calm and it makes me happy,” Mejia said.
School Day Song Suggestions
Arianna Johnson ‘23, Brooke Schenderlein ‘25 and Eliannah Nguyen ‘25 put a bald cap on Kieran Williams ‘23 for the second act of “Marvin’s Room Nov. 17. The show took place 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, and 18. Tickets were $10 for adults and $5 for students. Williamss character, Bessie, lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. “It is weird to see myself without hair, but it was fine. Being bald is a result of chemotherapy and that’s just what Bessie had to go through,” Williams said.
Let Love Light The Way
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
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
A graphic pictures a frustrated student outside school waiting for the bus.
When Schools Cancel the Bus
The Million Dollar Highway connecting Ouray and Telluride overlooks the Rocky Mountains.
A Spring Break Travel Log: Colorado’s Real Beauty
Donut boxes from Krispy Kreme, LaMars, and Mr. Donuts sit lined up on a table.
Do or Donut: the Best Donut in the Neighborhood
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Maddie Leonardi

Maddie Leonardi, Reporter

Hi, my name is Maddie and I’m currently a junior. This will be my first year on staff. In my free time, I love watching movies, reading books, drawing, and hanging out with my friends. This year, I am excited to learn more about our students and our community, and give them a voice through the newspaper. This year, I hope to improve my graphic design and writing skills.

All content by Maddie Leonardi
A graphic shows how music can affect listeners mental health.

Music and Mental Health

by Maddie Leonardi, Reporter
March 2, 2023
A graphic introduces volunteer opportunities for the winter/holiday season.

The Gift of Giving

by Maddie Leonardi, Reporter
December 21, 2022
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Music to Fall Into

December 1, 2022
A graphic displays student reviews of plans for Homecoming.

Regal Reviews

by Maddie Leonardi, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Jack Vannatta holds up an airplane model in his classroom Aug. 30. Vannatta has been teaching for seven years after his time in the Navy. “My favorite airplane is definitely the mighty E-2C Hawkeye,” Vannatta said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: the Science Behind Being Jack Vannatta

by Maddie Leonardi, Reporter
September 23, 2022
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