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The image shows an up-close shot of the partial solar eclipse observable in Colorado April 8. Colorado was only able to observe a partial solar eclipse while other parts of the country saw total coverage.
A Glimpse at the Eclipse
BREAKING: Denver Metro Areas Experience Severe Wind Storms
BREAKING: Denver Metro Areas Experience Severe Wind Storms
On April 2 at the Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference (FBLA), District 11 members pose for a photo at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. During the convention about 27 Jaguars competed in over 17 categories at the state level. I joined FBLA because I wanted to expand my business knowledge and learn more the careers in the business world, Preston Canter 27 said. Im looking forward to improving my presentation skills in FBLA competitive events.
FBLA State Leadership Conference: Donating One Dime at a Time
Black & Gold Yearbook Editor-in-Chief Chloe Farson ‘25 works on a winter trends and events page for the yearbook during period four in room 4113 March 25. The deadline for the final version of the yearbook is this Friday, March 29. “Although I’m quite nervous and stressed about [the deadline], I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product more than anything,” Farson said. “I’ve found our book to be extremely unique from ones in past years, and it’s been so beautiful to work on. It’s wonderful to see it truly begin to come together, even though we don’t necessarily have all the time in the world to make it perfect.”
The Week in Photos: March 23-March 29
A floral graphic reads Happy Spring Break.
Closed for Spring Break
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.
Freezing the Competition
On Feb. 24, Emerson Yu ‘24 climbs a roped route during the girls’ varsity competition. Participants had three hours to complete a total of five routes: two roped, two bouldering and one of their choice. “I started climbing about a year and a half ago,” Yu said. “I didn’t start competing until my senior year, which I kind of regret because I love it so much. The rock climbing community is great.”
Reaching New Heights
Bodey Sherill ‘24 pins Max Garcia during his match against the Heritage Eagles Jan. 17. Sherill won by pin in five minutes and 34 seconds. “I knew I had more technical experience and endurance than he did. I knew if I kept that in mind, I’d beat him,” Sherill said.
A Second Semester Wrestling Recap
In a kickline, the varsity poms team competes in the Game-Day finals Feb. 3. The team competed in two other categories during Nationals: Small Pom, where they placed sixth, along with Small Jazz, where the team didn’t place.
Fun Times in Florida
The graphic above pictures a comparison between traditional education vs. digital education.
From Sheets to Screens
A graphic introduces the next piece in the column Odds and Ends. Contact Ally Kelley!
Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
A graphic reads Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper to introduce the video.
Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
English teacher Andrew Watkins smiles at the entrance walls of his classroom Dec. 4. Watkins classroom is lined with posters, pictures and gifts from students that showcase his teaching experience. I am still excited about what I teach, Watkins said, And hopefully that comes across. Although teaching wasnt my plan, Im glad I did it. It worked out. Im very grateful for the people Ive met.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Watkins’ Wise Words
Science teacher Aby Boente smiles with her daughter as snow falls around them before the schools Trunk or Treat Oct. 30. Boentes family dressed up for the event and her daughter wore a Narwhal outfit to the event.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Boente’s Biology Background
Lola Claggett ‘25 tries to slip herself away from Kyle Walsh ‘25 during the final dress rehearsal in the auditorium April 2. Kim, Claggett’s character, initially found herself head-over-heels for Conrad, played by Walsh. However, after spending time with Conrad alone, Kim quickly realizes her mistake and tries to find a way to return to her home. “A challenge I came across while playing Kim was being able to pinpoint when her opinion of Conrad changed,” Claggett said. “She has to love him at first and slowly start to see the gross person he is. I had a hard time making that arc not only noticeable to the audience but also make sense and be in line with the rest of the plot.”
“Bye Bye Birdie:” A Performance in Photos
A graphic reads Could you be the President? to introduce the quiz.
The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Be the President?
A graphic reads fall to depict the outcome for option D.
QUIZ: What Season Are You?
A graphic displays results from the polls to introduce the article
Which “Wonka” Song Wins?
The paper display of Ariel from The Little Mermaid is hung on the wall March 4. Ariel was one of the six characters that line the 2000s pod.
A Tour of Decorations for Wish Week Celebrations
A graphic reads Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper to introduce the video.
Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
Will Rosenmeyer 24 interviews a student on his March Madness bracket April 2.
Final Four Take
A graphic depicts the words “What does Wish Week 2024 Mean to You” in pink text with a blue background to introduce the article.
What Does Wish Week Mean to You?
At Prairie View High School, the winterguard team poses with their plaque after winning first place at their competition Feb. 24. This was the second time they won first place this year, this time with a score of 74.190 points. “I [love being] a witch, but my favorite [part of the show] is the trios, it’s so cool,” Heather Strickland ‘27 said.
Winterguard Witches on a Winning Streak
Kristin Greenleafs class watches the boys basketball game Feb. 29.
The Elite Eight End
A visual depicts a tuxedo surrounded by the words Step-by-Step for the Special Night to introduce part one of the three-part Prom series.
Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Dress to Impress
A collage depicts images of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to introduce the article.
OPINION: “I’ll be 87, You’ll Be 89”
A graphic reads Wills Wish Week Weekend Recommendations to introduce the article.
Will’s Wish Week Weekend Recommendations
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret Of Life: What to Know About Stress
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The Secret of Life: Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The Secret Of Life: What to Know About Stress
A graphic introduces the second article of the column “Mental Health Mondays.”
Mental Health Mondays: Students and Social Media
A graphic introduces the next piece in the column Odds and Ends. Contact Ally Kelley!
Odds and Ends: Screaming Sirens or Soft Speech?
Varsity softball captain and shortstop Sydney Boulaphinh ‘24 swings to hit the ball during the fifth inning Oct. 3. Boulaphinh committed to play Division 1 collegiate softball for Stanford University during her junior year. This season was one of the worst seasons in Rock Canyon history, Boulaphinh said. I think this team had a lot of expectations and relied on many people to carry, and that never happened. I believe most of the games we lost, we could’ve won. It’s the little things that matter--when it came down to who got to 21 outs first, we weren’t the team.
Day in the Life: Game Day for Varsity Softball
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Claudia Llado

Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor

Hi, my name is Claudia Llado and I am a senior this year! This is my second year on staff and I am honored to take on the role of Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Copy Editor. Last year, I met amazing people in room 4113, wrote informative pieces and won Rookie of the Year. I am so excited to make more media memories this year. This year, I’m looking forward to helping others spark their passion for media whilst still growing my writing skills. Some facts about me: I love to travel and try new things, go to the movies, and spend time with friends and family. In college, I am interested in majoring in something business and marketing-related, along with a minor in psychology. I am excited to discover what lies ahead for me. If you want to contact the team, email us at [email protected] and follow our Instagram @rcrockmedia!

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The girls varsity soccer team walk back to their bench during halftime April 1. The Jags played against the Castle View Sabercats at the Douglas County Stadium and scored 3-0 W. “It felt really good [to beat Castle View]. I feel like that was a big win for us because knowing that we came together to beat a pretty good team has definitely given us some leverage for this season,” attacking midfielder Grace Rossner ‘24 said.

Freezing the Competition

by Claudia Llado and Elly Brooks
April 5, 2024
Gavin Hildebrand ‘25 uses the control panel of the school’s fire truck during Emergency Services teacher Allen Chapman’s period seven Fire Science March 26. Fire Science is part of the Emergency Services Career and Technical Education (CTE) program where students learn basic firefighter skills from the State Fire I Level, Basic Life Support certification and instructional techniques of public important safety information. This course is open to juniors and seniors only and is a preparatory course for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). “I joined because it’s a big open door into a really great career that is highly respected,” Hildebrand said. “You definitely have to pull your weight through the class and it’s a very different dynamic than my other classes. We’re all super close and comfortable with each other and get along really well. We all love the class and working together.”

[Photo] The Week in Photos: March 23-March 29

by Staff
March 31, 2024
2024 Wish Kid, Kiki, reaches for confetti while taking a picture with Student Council (StuCo) members Jade Spears 24, Ella Oates 25 and Hailey Anderson 26 after the Wish Week closing assembly in the gym March 8. During the assembly, Kiki and Choir sang Part of Your World from the Disney Movie The Little Mermaid before pieing math teacher Austin Bennett in the face. Kikis younger brother, Demitri, shaved his head in her honor while she sang in front of the student body. As StuCo stood with their posters, it was announced that the school raised $94,921.91, over $33,929.58 more than was raised the year prior. Its really cool to be a part of Rock Canyons most successful Wish Week as a senior, StuCo member Brady Hill 24 said. We took it to the next level this year; we raised around $94,000 and granted 12 wishes, including Kikis. I thought the closing assembly this year was hilarious when we switched the nine and four around to start, and surprised everyone by showing the true amount.

Granting Kiki’s Wish

by Claudia Llado and Abigail Wood
March 17, 2024
A graphic depicts the words “What does Wish Week 2024 Mean to You” in pink text with a blue background to introduce the article.

What Does Wish Week Mean to You?

by Abigail Wood and Claudia Llado
March 13, 2024
Student Council member Sydney Lowery ‘25 paints a car during the Walk for Wishes Wish Week event March 2. Student Council began setting up Walk for Wishes at 8 a.m. and included attractions such as hair tinsel, henna tattoos, local businesses, food trucks and car painting for students and families. “The most exciting part of Wish Week for me is getting to see the whole school and community come together for such a good cause and to grant someones wish who struggles every day and watch it bring joy to them and their families lives,” Lowery said.

[Photo] Walking for Kiki

by Rosie Benson, Reporter
March 9, 2024
Cydney Tinsley grades final projects at her desk while greeting students into her class Dec. 15. Tinsley teaches both Forensics and Aquatic Biology and has to grade roughly 80 final project presentations combined. I love seeing what you guys come up with and how adorable your campaigns are, Tinsley said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Teaching with Tinsley

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
March 8, 2024
Varsity girls basketball seniors Sarah Davis, Sienna Pillsbury, Kate Fehr and Emily Feiman stand with athletic trainer Taylor Quenzer during Senior Night Feb. 16. Each senior had the opportunity to select a staff member to honor that made the most impact in their lives. The four faculty selected were Quenzer and science teachers Susanne Petri, Jenny Wills and Payton Holloway.

From Layups to Legacies

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
February 24, 2024
Varsity hockey players Steven Kannenberg 25, Hunter Berven 24 and Maxx Menzies 24 skate after the puck Jan. 27. The team was tied 2-2 against Chatfield, later setting the score three minutes into overtime with a final score of 3-2 W. I think we absolutely performed better than our record states, Kannenberg said. We competed very well even with our injuries and short benches.

The Ice Chronicles

by Claudia Llado and Abigail Wood
February 6, 2024
Varsity goalie Corey Clouthier ‘25 reaches for the puck during the third period versus Chaparral Jan. 20. During the final period, Chaparral scored five goals against the Sabercats, resulting in a 6-3 loss. “It was devastating to lose to Chap after a close game for the most part. We broke down in the final minutes of the game. Although it was bad, I know the boys can bounce back,” varsity forward Steven Kannenberg ‘25 said.

Skate and Score

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
January 29, 2024
Grabbing at the exercise bands, Jonas Thelander ‘24 pulls Emmet Dunham ‘25 back from grabbing dodgeballs during Hungry Hippos Jan. 19. Before the game began, participants were tied together with the bands and had to take their shoes off. “I enjoyed being apart [the game]. I didn’t really know the rules, so I was just trying to grab as many as I could,” Thelander said.

Winter Week’s Assembly Wins

by Claire Bauer and Claudia Llado
January 27, 2024
A graphic introduces the article OPINION: A Night of Glamour, Glory and Gossip.

OPINION: A Night of Glamour, Glory and Gossip

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
January 14, 2024
Pictured: Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte and Caramel Brulee Latte.

Starbucks Holiday Cheer

by Claudia Llado and River Brown
December 21, 2023
Pictured: Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte and Caramel Brulee Latte.

[Photo] What is your favorite Starbucks holiday item?

December 21, 2023
Varsity quarterback Gavin Neira ‘24 gets tackled by an Arvada West player during the second quarter of the first playoff game at Echo Park Stadium Nov. 2. The Jags entered the second quarter tied 7-7, but ended up taking the final win at the end of the game. “I’m proud of how we worked together [during playoffs] and I’m going to miss the team dinners with the boys,” Neira said.

Pushing for Playoffs: Photo Recap

by Claudia Llado and Abigail Wood
December 4, 2023
Brikelle Paxton ‘25 and Komi Edwards ‘26 practice their violins in the band room during Access Nov. 30. The annual musical concert, Jaguar Symphony, used the orchestra room to rehearse, so students who are not participating practiced in the band room. “The violin is a string instrument and I’ve been playing since I was six,” Paxton said. “I really enjoy being in orchestra and the community it creates.”

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Nov. 25-Dec. 1

by Staff
December 3, 2023
The girls swim and dive team partake in the annual Trunk or Treat event Oct. 30. The girls decorated their car and dressed as skiers for the Halloween event, handing out eight bags of candy and spending around $10 total. “The car decorations did not take too long because we planned what we were going to bring beforehand so it was easier when we got there,” varsity swimmer Sarah Myers ‘24 said.

A Trick for a Treat or a Treat in a Trunk

by Claudia Llado and Abigail Wood
November 9, 2023
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Donate to or Advertise With Us

by Claire Bauer and Claudia Llado
October 24, 2023
Coach Ron Saul, Charlie Tucker 24, Mason Conrad 24, Coach Dave Vahling, Nick Mayday 24, Nathan Kim 24 and Trey Kahrhoff 24 hold up the CHSAA championship banner on Collindale Golf Course Oct. 3. The team had a total score of 440 strokes, finishing +14 strokes to par. The season has been going great and Im so proud to win with my five seniors, Vahling said. We were all a bit nervous but confident we could win.

A Tee-rific State Win

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
October 14, 2023
Quinn Brant ‘24 turns in her cap and gown order form as she grabs her tassel from the Josten’s table by the main entrance Oct. 3. Seniors filled out their paperwork to order a cap and gown for graduation. The order included different graduation packs available at different prices, which also included other accessories such as jewelry, apparel, keepsakes and gifts. “It’s kind of scary to think that I’m a senior already and graduating this year, but it’s really exciting at the same time,” Brant said.

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

by Staff
October 7, 2023
Powder Puff Champions, the Gold Diggers, walk down the field after winning the final game Sept. 22. The team celebrated their third year winning together, also known as a three-peat. I was really excited to play on the field after cheering my team on in the first few games, especially since we started playing full-field, Nicki Fraser 24 said. Winning was such a great feeling because this was our senior year and our three-peat, which made it even more special.

Powder Puff Girls

by Claudia Llado and Claire Bauer
October 4, 2023
Graphic displays a fall-themed aesthetic with a pumpkin spice drink in the center.

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
September 19, 2023
Kendall Maurer ‘25 and Jacob Harris ‘25 perform an experiment in Destiny Barreras’s first period Chemistry Aug. 28. Students did a total of eight experiments during class to learn about the difference between physical and chemical changes. Maurer used forceps to hold a ribbon of magnesium over a lit Bunsen burner to light it on fire. “This lab was a lot of fun to do because Ive never used a Bunsen burner before, which is really cool. We are doing all this work to help us understand what physical and chemical changes are,” Harris said. Reporting by: Claudia Llado

[Photo] The Week in Photos: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

by Staff
September 2, 2023
A beach sunset photo captures the Hawaiian island Lanai in the background in Maui 2021. Alexis Savas and her husband got Hawaiian shaved ice and walked along the beach, watching the sunset. “We would just eat our shaved ice and relax by the sunset and I would always try to capture the green flash that happens right before the sun goes down,” Savas said.

Blazing Maui Wildfires: Recovery From the Islands Crisis of the Century

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
August 29, 2023
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