Recent Scores
  • May 27 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 7, Cherokee Trail High School - 2
  • May 27 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 1, Valor Christian High School - 11
  • May 26 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 4, Mountain Vista High School - 3
  • May 25 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 0, ThunderRidge High School - 1
  • May 20 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 11, Far Northeast High School - 1
  • May 20 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 10, Douglas County High School - 0
  • May 18 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 6, Heritage High School - 4
  • May 16 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 11, Air Academy High School - 0
  • May 15 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 4, Pine Creek High School - 1
  • May 13 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 15, Brighton High School - 0
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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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Matthew Fink

Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief

My name is Matthew Fink, I am a senior and this is my fourth (and final) year on the staff. This year, I am one of the editors-in-chief. I am so proud to be able to serve as a leader for the newspaper. I hope that I am not only able to teach other people what I learned when I was a freshman, but also to perfect my own journalism skills. Alongside newspaper, I love to play musical instruments, specifically guitar and piano. I am also a big participant in the school drama program, although I mostly participate behind the scenes, I do occasionally act.

All content by Matthew Fink

RC Update The Final Update

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
May 9, 2022
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto

RC Update: Featuring Jared Engerman and Holden Casey

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
February 15, 2022
BREAKING: Rock Canyon Students Walk-Out of School to Protest Mask Mandate

BREAKING: Rock Canyon Students Walk-Out of School to Protest Mask Mandate

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2021
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

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
August 26, 2021
A photo of a previous snow storm from Dec. 2020.

A Snow Storm to Start Spring Break

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
March 11, 2021
Wall Street was shocked when a group of internet investors took over the stocks of declining companies like GameStop and AMC.

The true value of GameStop

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
Rock Canyon class registration has taken a completely online format for the next school year, ditching the previous paper format. Image by: Matthew Fink

A Shred of the Old Format

by Matthew Fink, Kendall Foxworth, and Avalon Nielson
January 28, 2021
The McRib is back. Made by Matthew Fink.

The McRib is Back, Baby

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2020
Julien Bouquet is the candidate for RTD Director for District G in this coming election.

RC Update: Julien Bouquet

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
October 30, 2020
The NEHS Logo, courtesy of NEHS

The Newest Honor Society at Rock Canyon

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2020
The RC Update is hosted by Matthew Fink 22 and Jack Gianetto 22.

[Video] RC Update: Andy Abner

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
September 29, 2020
AP Exam scores for 2020 are about to be released to students. By Matthew Fink.

Information Regarding the 2020 AP Exams

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
July 14, 2020
A screenshot of Nintendos new game for Switch, Animal Crossing.

Doom and Animal Crossing: A Contrast Between Worlds

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2020
Reese Cruz ‘20 dances along to “Topsy Turvy” as he sings in the auditorium during a rehearsal for Hunchback of Notre Dame Feb. 24. Cruz plays Clopin, the leader of the gypsies and also the narrator of the story.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Opens Wed-Sat

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020

A Ray of BlackLight

by Matthew Fink and Bennett Edlund
February 27, 2020

Winter One Act-Festival Overview

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2020
Look back at the 2010s: the events, music, movies and toys that defined the decade.

A Blast From the Past: Take an Interactive Tour of the 2010s

by Amanda Brauchler, Jana Seal, Ben England, Peter Leensvaart, Jack Gianetto, Aiden Hughes, Lola Boushelle, Kendall Foxworth, Zach Lipfield, Matt Bowman, Maria González, Izzy Chavez, Matthew Fink, Bennett Edlund, Noah Camm, Lily Hansen, Mary Madison Robesky, Lily Price, and Annie Pecoraro
January 15, 2020
The movie poster from Amblin Entertainments Cats. (image labeled for reuse)

Cats: A Cat-tastrophe

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2020
Andrew Dupper 22 sings If I Cant Love Her from Beauty and the Beast for his musical solo individual event Dec. 12. Dupper, like many others, performed in front of a couple of judges to be considered to qualify for nationals and for a chance to be a main stage performer.

What’s the Deal with ThesCon?

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2019

RC Update Episode #1 – Quinn Pogge and Andrew Dupper

by Matthew Fink and Jack Gianetto
September 30, 2019
Andrew Dupper 22 (Pirate) and Aditya Vepa 20 hold their swords up to Colin Johnson 21 (Alf) during the final dress rehearsal for their show. The show runs Thur. (9/26) through Sat. (9/28) at 7 p.m.

Peter and the Starcatcher Opens Thur-Sat

by Matthew Fink and Amanda Brauchler
September 25, 2019
Students gaze at the bonfire to celebrate Homecoming Sept. 20. After having the day off from school, students attended the annual parade and chili dinner before the bonfire.

A Bright Night: Bonfire Photo Recap

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
September 23, 2019
The Michigan Wolverines wins their game against the Florida Gators March 23. In the Second Round of March Madness, Michigan progressed after winning 64-49.

Then There Were Two: The Story of How Your Bracket Broke

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2019

Not So Super, Super Bowl

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2019

An Uneducated Person’s Top Five Favorite Movies

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
December 7, 2018
Guide to the World Series

Guide to the World Series

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2018
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