• Nov 9 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 9, Chatfield High School - 36
  • Oct 31 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 7, Valor Christian High School - 59
  • Oct 25 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 10, Mountain Vista High School - 70
  • Oct 18 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 22, Castle View High School - 23
  • Oct 12 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 42, Fruita Monument High School - 0
  • Oct 3 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 31, Thunder Ridge High School - 20
  • Sep 16 / Varsity SoftballRock Canyon High School - 4, Ponderosa High School - 14
  • Sep 16 / Freshman Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 2, Heritage High School - 0
  • Sep 14 / Varsity Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Castle View High School - 0
  • Sep 14 / Freshman Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 0, Castle View High School - 1
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After nine months of complete roadway reconstruction, the segment of Monarch Boulevard from Castle Pines Parkway to Berganot Trail reopened Dec. 9. The completion of the construction Monday afternoon marked one of the final phases of Monarch’s construction, with the final leg beginning in June. “The City is very pleased with the project's progress. This year’s project installed 8,900 feet of new waterline and completely reconstructed 1.7 miles of roadway and related infrastructure,” project manager and civil engineer Dole Grebenik said.
Conflicts of Construction: UPDATE
The Eco Club competed against two other schools in the district, Castle View High School and ThunderRidge High School. Actions completed by the club were rewarded with a certain number of points, the winner being the school with the greatest total.
You Are My Sunshine: Update
While waiting for the game to begin, Sarah Callahan ‘26, Ashley Chang ‘26 and Mishika Bhatia ‘26 talk with math teacher Austin Bennett during the first round of pool play of Trivia Bowl Nov. 12. Trivia Bowl is a tradition where all seminars from around the school go against each other to see which one is the best at trivia. “I’m looking forward to winning,” Isaac Campbell ‘26 said. “We had a tough first round, but I know the second round will be better.”
Trivia Bowl: A Battle for the Best
On Oct. 30, 24 Eco Club members took a tour of the school’s solar panels on the roof. They were guided and taught by an employee from E Light Electric, the company that maintains the school’s solar panels, and learned about how the panels are maintained and cared for. “I was definitely very excited about being on the roof in general,” Eco Club member Olivia Fang ‘26 said. “[It was exciting to] learn more about solar panels and how they work and how they supply energy to our school.”
You are My Sunshine
Today, Nov. 5 is Election Day. If you are eligible to vote, you can choose to vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure to check out our ballot box and polling center information to find your polling location.
Presidential Election: What You Need to Know
Varsity football players run out of the Jaguar tunnel with smoke flying at 7 p.m. at Echo Park Stadium Sept. 20 for the Homecoming football game against Grandview High School ending in a 42-17 loss. After halftime performances from Dance Team and Cheer, Man Poms and Marching Band the seniors organized a new chalkthrow in the student section. “I was pretty fired up, running out of the tunnel is always really fun and it was crazy seeing how many people were in the stands to watch us play even if the end result wasn’t what we had hoped for,” Captain and wide receiver Kai Ingrassia ‘26 said. “ It’s never fun to lose a game, especially Homecoming, but if you can learn something from an experience and do better next time then it wasn’t entirely bad, Grandview is a really good football team and their record didn’t reflect that. We learned a lot of things from a top team in the state that I really believe will help us get significantly better throughout the rest of our season,”
Touchdowns and Triumphs: Football Photo Recap
Varsity football coach Kevin Meyer stands for the national anthem before the homecoming game game against Grandview High School at EchoPark Stadium Sept. 20. Meyer coached the team for four years and led the team to a 4-7 season record before announcing his retirement Nov. 11. “We had a great four years going 26 to 21. It was a program that was really down, and it took a lot to get to where we are now,” Meyer said.
BREAKING: Varsity football Coach Kevin Meyer steps down
After her Powder Puff team the “Touchdown Teasers” scored, Anouck Doublet ‘25 celebrates with her teammates Sept. 16. Powder Puff took place at Echo Park Stadium at 6 p.m. “I thought it was super special, and it was really nice to see all my friends just get together and do something really fun,” Doublet said.
A Field Full of Flag Football
Varsity football offensive guard Preston Duman ‘26 and offensive tackle Brodyn Caruso ‘26 face off with Chaparral High School (CHS) Aug. 30 at Echo Park Stadium at 7 p.m. During the game, the team averaged 321 rushing yards according to MaxPreps. “During the game I felt lots of different emotions like the excitement of a home game. I also felt very exhausted cause I played for most of the game,” Duman said.
Jaguars take Victory against the Chaparral Wolverines in their Season Opener: Photo Recap
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
Behind the Playbook: Coach Myer Reflects on His Career
The Ashley Isabella Scott Foundation was created on Oct. 31 by her mother, Anne Henington, in hopes of inspiring others and helping youth. Photo courtesy of: Anne Henington
Finding Hope and Healing
During a lab in Kerry Reilly’s Chem Honors class, Millie Goblirsch ‘27 looks through a spectroscope to examine the emission spectra of a mystery element Nov. 12. Through spectral tubes and flame tests, students were able to discover the wavelengths of different elements and metals via the unique emission spectra that each element produces. “I liked the chem lab because we were able to see how certain elements reacted when energy was added,” Addison Evert ‘27 said. “Many of the flames were unique colors when the metals were added.”
Looking for Light
Ice and snow make it difficult for drivers on the road. During snowstorms, drivers have poor visibility, and frozen roads make it difficult to stay in control. “Driving home from Denver [on Friday], the neighborhoods weren’t plowed. By the time we got back they were only plowing highways. We spun out, nearly got stuck and fishtailed a few different times,” Connor Pugh ‘26 said.
Staying Safe in Snow and Ice
The graphic above represents how plastic pollution affects our oceans marine organisms. Sea turtles can sometimes consume plastic bags due to mistaking them for jelly fish, a large part of some sea turtles' diets.
Environmental Endeavors: Distrawt Oceans
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The Glitch Podcast Episode One: Nominations, Non-Compliance and New Trends
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Review: “Epic: the Musical” A Three Thousand Year Old Tale
Halloween Quiz
Halloween Quiz
Dress to Impress
Dress to Impress
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The Ultimate Quiz: Trivia Quiz
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The Glitch Podcast Episode One: Nominations, Non-Compliance and New Trends
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
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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
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Mariah Carey: The Infinite Money Glitch
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Note to Self #2: More is Less
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Tyler the Creator surprises fans with album teasers in October
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A New Way to Wish
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Note to Self #1: Application Anxiety
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Note to Self #2: More is Less
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Note to Self #1: Application Anxiety
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Note to Self: Introduction
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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: A Timeline for a Night to Remember
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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Cuisine Scenes
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online
Peter Leensvaart

Peter Leensvaart, Reporter

Hi, my name is Peter Leensvaart and this is my second year on staff. My favorite subject to write about is basketball and I hope to become a sports reporter in the NBA. Out of school, I like to analyze basketball as a hobby. My goal this year is to get into the newspaper at least once.

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Captains Cole Dreyfuss '22, Croix Burney '22, and Keegan Hamilton '22 run out of the tunnel onto the field to start their first playoff game Friday night. The Jags beat the Smoky Hill Buffaloes 52-49 at the Stutler Bowl in Cherry Creek Nov. 5.

Playoffs? We Talking About Playoffs?

by Ben England and Peter Leensvaart
November 11, 2021
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
Josie Manning ‘22 kneels with her team for an injured player during the Homecoming football game at Echo Park Sept. 20. Manning and her teammates lost the game against Mountain Vista 24-12.

One of the Guys

by Ben England and Peter Leensvaart
November 7, 2019

Correction: Inaccuracy on page 15 (“oh no, I’ve got a disease”)

by Jana Seal, Ben England, and Peter Leensvaart
October 31, 2019
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