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  • Sep 28 / Varsity Boys TennisRock Canyon High School - 4, Grandview High School - 3
  • Sep 28 / Varsity FootballRock Canyon High School - 20, Highlands Ranch High School - 17
  • Sep 28 / Varsity Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 0, ThunderRidge High School - 0
  • Sep 28 / JV Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 3, ThunderRidge High School - 0
  • Sep 28 / Varsity Girls VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 3, Ponderosa High School - 0
  • Sep 28 / JV Girls VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 2, Ponderosa High School - 1
  • Sep 27 / Varsity SoftballRock Canyon High School - 4, Ponderosa High School - 7
  • Sep 27 / Freshman Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 6, ThunderRidge High School - 0
  • Sep 26 / Varsity Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 0, Regis Jesuit High School - 1
  • Sep 26 / JV Boys SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Regis Jesuit High School - 0
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The Homecoming Bonfire burns in the night Sept. 21. According to Fire Science, the fire was approximately 25 ft. high and 500 degrees Celsius. “The Homecoming Bonfire is always a cool tradition to be a part of and it’s cool to see the fire itself and how high it can get,” Mason Conrad ‘24 said.
The Heat of The Moment: A Homecoming Bonfire Recap
Gianna Peterson ‘25 and other fellow Poms dancers perform a dance inspired by the Western Spirit Day during the Homecoming Assembly in the gym Sept. 21. Homecoming week consisted of five spirit days, including Freedom Friday, Tropical Florida Monday, Bama Rush Tuesday, Wild West Wednesday and Home Colorado Thursday. “It was awesome to perform and we had a lot of practice [in preparation],” Peterson said.
A Week to Remember: Homecoming Assembly Photo Recap
Members of the Rock Online and Black & Gold pose with Jack Kennedy and their awards at the end of J-Day Sept. 14. Kennedy was Colorado Student Media Association’s (CSMA) former Executive Director, and previously taught at Rock Canyon. Im so proud of our staff and the awards we won because we truly give it our all. This time, it was especially special, because this was the newspapers first online All-Colorado. Weve won All-Colorados for print and hybrid before, but this year was our first one for online! My favorite part was probably when Jack Kennedy sang the First Amendment at the closing ceremony, hes an inspiration and a great singer, Editor-in-Chief Claire Bauer 24 said.
Journalists Go to J-Day
Thomas Lopez 24 shoots Riley Shanahan 24 with a water gun Sept. 16. Shanahan was Lopezs third target of the first round.
End of Round One: Senior Assassin Update and Leaderboard
The schedule for tomorrows classes and Homecoming Assembly.
Homecoming Assembly Schedule
Back-to-back champions, The Ball Handlers Pt.2, hold up their trophy after beating runner-ups Ray Made Me in the Ruff n Tuff Tournament Sept. 18. The Ball Handlers Pt.2 wore blackout clothing with face paint. The team was led by senior captains Addie Waller, Meagan Carley and Julia Hay. Our team this year was just about the same as last year, Waller said. Having a super tall team and a few boys volleyball players definitely helped, but we all just did it for fun.
The Ruff n’ Tuff Two Timers
Varsity running back Tyler Myer ’25 runs a 60-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter Aug. 31. After scoring the touchdown, varsity lineman Jake Lenertz ‘25 picked up Myer in celebration of his touchdown. “It feels awesome knowing that youre helping the team out getting points on the board,” Myer said. “I like to celebrate by doing handshakes and getting picked up by the linemen.”
Jaguars Smoke Smoky Hill High School: Photo Recap
A graphic displays Unified Kickballs game season
Keep on Kickin’: Unified Kickball’s Game Schedule
Varsity girls soccer outside back Olivia Barrett ‘24 hugs varsity holding midfielder Gigi Fiorelli ‘25 after losing to TRHS May 25. The final score of the game was 0-1, leaving the Jaguars in second place. “This year, it took a long time for everything to start coming together. We had a really tough season. Because we were a 17-seed, we had to upset every game we played, because we only played higher-ranked teams than us. The last thing we expected was to make it to Finals, [it] was crazy and made me nervous and emotional,” Barrett said. “Every single person on the team was incredibly disappointed in Rock Canyon. We don’t need a crowd at every game, but when you make it to State and only have about 20 people there, it’s an awful feeling. We were really embarrassed when student sections [for opposing teams] in the playoffs were five times the size of ours. Everyone felt let down. It’s hard to approach next season—everyone is very emotional, and we are getting a whole new coaching staff which will be a huge adjustment. We [will] go into next season with a good attitude and play the hardest we can.”
Photo Recap: Varsity Girls Soccer Takes Second at State
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
A snapshot of the video introduction and title introduces the story.
Bringing the Heat: Homecoming Bonfire Video Recap
Outside the 4000s pod, a black paper banner painted with the words “Route RC 23 Homecoming” represents the overall theme for this years Homecoming Sept. 22. The other pods were decorated with specific locations from the road trip theme. “My favorite design this year is the banner. It is so innovative and [Student Council] really applied their artistic abilities in showcasing the road trips theme,” Veronica Baxter ‘25 said.
Take a Ride On a Road Trip
Connor Brown unpacks his belongings in his new college dorm room Aug. 22. Brown, among other graduates, started his first year of college in late August after graduating from Rock Canyon in May 2023.
“They’re my best friend:” When Older Siblings Leave for College
Members of Class of 2027 raise their hands in the air while playing Simon Says during their freshman orientation Aug. 8
Link Crew Leads the Way
Danielle Harrison poses with her dog on a hike in Colorado. I would recommend for teens to go to Chatfield Park and have a fun beach day, Harrison said.
Summer Fun in the Sun
A snapshot of the video introduction and title introduces the story.
Bringing the Heat: Homecoming Bonfire Video Recap
A graphic displays the headline, Stress About the Dress to introduce the article.
Stress About the Dress
Graphic displays a fall-themed aesthetic with a pumpkin spice drink in the center.
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Lizzie Lemeshewsky 25 and friends show off bracelets at The Eras Tour July 14. Fans made bracelets that they could trade with other Swifties as well. It felt like such a safe environment, being around so many people, trading bracelets with people you’ve never met before and having conversations about which song you hope she’ll sing for a surprise. It felt like one big church service, Lemeshewsky said.
Swifties Storm Denver
The image reads, Hope by Eila Liu to introduce the video.
A Right to Hope
A snapshot of the video introduction and title introduces the story.
Bringing the Heat: Homecoming Bonfire Video Recap
The image reads, Hope by Eila Liu to introduce the video.
A Right to Hope
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
Papers fly in the air at the annual Senior Paper Toss May 9. The Paper Toss took place at 2:50 p.m. after finals for seniors ended.
The Last Hurrah
Fidels Wish: A Video Recap of Walk for Wishes
Fidel’s Wish: A Video Recap of Walk for Wishes
The Secret Of Life Column Logo, made with Canva.
The Secret Of Life
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?
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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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.

All content by Peter Leensvaart
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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