Recent Scores
  • Feb 2 / Varsity Boys BasketballRock Canyon High School - 52, Mountain Vista High School - 62
  • Feb 2 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 60, Rangeview High School - 15
  • Jan 31 / JV WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 24, Valor Christian High School - 21
  • Jan 31 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 42, Valor Christian High School - 32
  • Jan 28 / Varsity HockeyRock Canyon High School - 4, Heritage High School - 8
  • Jan 28 / Varsity WrestlingRock Canyon High School - 8th place, League -
  • Jan 27 / JV HockeyRock Canyon High School - 0, Fort Collins High School - 4
  • Jan 27 / Varsity Girls BasketballRock Canyon High School - 38, ThunderRidge High School - 45
  • Jan 27 / Varsity Boys BasketballRock Canyon High School - 80, ThunderRidge High School - 60
  • Jan 27 / JV Girls BasketballRock Canyon High School - 21, ThunderRidge High School - 38
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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 displays information for Sadies in the 80s. The graphic was posted Nov. 30. The dance will take place 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Jan. 20, 2023, at the Lone Tree Bowlero.
Ladies, Ladies, Time For A Sadies
A graphic introduces volunteer opportunities for the winter/holiday season.
The Gift of Giving
AP Psychology teacher Kathryn Lemeshewsky decorates her classroom door for a door decorating contest in the 5000s pod Dec. 8. Lemeshewsky organized the contest as an opportunity for teachers to take part in something fun and creative before break. Teachers had to do 51% of the work themselves, with their doors theme connecting to the holidays or the subjects they teach. Quite honestly, the social studies pod has gotten a little lame, and Im done with that. Im ready to boost the spirit in the 5000s pod and Im trying to do things to get us all to contribute more, because I like the people in our department, Lemeshewsky said.
Dashing Through The Decorations
9News Sports Reporter Scotty Gange interviews varsity basketball guard Mac Terry 24 at the 9News Pep Rally Jan. 26. After Terrys buzzer-beater won the game against Regis Jesuit High School Jan. 20, the video clip of his shot was selected for 9Newss weekly high school sports segment, Honor Roll. It was a great team win and we got the job done at the end of the game, Terry said.
The ‘Golden Boy’ and His Golden Chain
The Sabercat varsity team celebrates together after scoring a goal against the Mountain Vista Eagles Dec. 17.
Hard Hits On and Off the Ice
Lifting his opponent, varsity wrestler Matthew Shipley ‘24 finishes a takedown on the opposing wrestler Jan. 11. The dual ended with a score of 43-30 L. “The coaches at Rock Canyon are the best in every way,” Shipley said. “The technique that’s taught is taught very well. The coaches really care about individuals and improving the team, not just winning.”
Photo Recap: Boys Wrestling Faces Chaparral High School
A graphic introduces student opinions about the 2022 World Cup.
A Sip From the World Cup
Varsity quarterback Luke Wennogle ‘23 and middle linebacker Ryland Mill ‘23 hold up the Rock Canyon flag and the American flag as they run through the Jaguar tunnel during their opening game Aug. 25. Inside the tunnel, everyone is pumped up banging on the side waiting to hear [the song] Welcome to the Jungle and for the curtains to open because everyone knows its game time, Mill said.
2022-2023 Varsity Football Season: Photo Recap
Prema Viswanathan works on examples to show her Drawing and Painting students. Viswanathan took over the previous teacher’s, Drew Walter, classes. I try to study their techniques and then get inspired by them to create my own artwork,” Viswanathan said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Prema Viswanathan, Passing on her Skills
The Colorado state flag hangs in Pauls room Sept. 9, 2022. Before teaching, Paul worked as a police officer and a school resource officer at Heritage High School. “I really enjoy the interactions with this age group,” Paul said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Aaron Paul’s Passion for Law
A graphic depicts the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline emergency phone number: 988.
Helplessness of the Willing
American Sign Language teacher Michelle Greene shows the sign for I love you. Greene became a teacher because of her love to share her culture and to meet new people. I like to teach, and I want to help people, Greene said, I want to see more people signing, and I like teaching to see people grow.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Michelle Greene’s Great Passion for Teaching
The title of the infographic reads, 9 Ethical Holiday Gifts.
‘Tis the Season For Giving… Through Your Purchases
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
Music to Fall Into
Music to Fall Into
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 graphic depicts disgusted faces between a gap within the stall of a public restroom. Its scary. One time someone kicked in my stall, another time a kid started yelling for me to get out of there, Zackary Lewis 25 said.
Why is Poo so Taboo?
This graphic is a depiction that peoples expressions and appearance do not show their true colors and who they really are.
R.B.F.: The Enemy of a Social Life
Graphic depicting a mock website titled, fundviolence.us, quote stating Send more money, endanger our citizens!, donate button with cursor hovering over it, picture on left of Ukraine protestors holding up signs that say, Stop war and Stop Putin, with Stop additionally crossed off with a red X. Suggested link at bottom reading, 61% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
A Low Chance of Global Disaster is Much Too High
Clouds roll in over the Ten Mile Range and Lake Dillon Oct. 1. Over Homecoming weekend, many students who chose not to go to the dance found other alternatives.
Hoco: It’s Okay Not To Go
Two ingredients on a bottle of mouthwash are highlighted to show the prevalence of unhealthy chemicals in self care products.
“Not So Pretty” Docuseries Review: the Hidden Toxins in Your Self-Care Products
Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

the Rock Online
Prema Viswanathan works on examples to show her Drawing and Painting students. Viswanathan took over the previous teacher’s, Drew Walter, classes. I try to study their techniques and then get inspired by them to create my own artwork,” Viswanathan said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Prema Viswanathan, Passing on her Skills

by Ally Kelley, Reporter
February 3, 2023
The Colorado state flag hangs in Pauls room Sept. 9, 2022. Before teaching, Paul worked as a police officer and a school resource officer at Heritage High School. “I really enjoy the interactions with this age group,” Paul said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Aaron Paul’s Passion for Law

by Claudia Llado, Reporter
January 27, 2023
American Sign Language teacher Michelle Greene shows the sign for I love you. Greene became a teacher because of her love to share her culture and to meet new people. I like to teach, and I want to help people, Greene said, I want to see more people signing, and I like teaching to see people grow.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Michelle Greene’s Great Passion for Teaching

by River Brown, Reporter
December 16, 2022
Kate Kubina grades papers at her desk after school Dec. 9. Kubinas favorite part of teaching is the students. Its all of these notes and encouragement and having those moments in class where you just like crack up laughing, those amazing conversations that just come out of nowhere, and just getting to know students [keeps me teaching], Kubina said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Kate Kubina’s Favorite Memories – and Books

by Lucas Lemire, Reporter
December 9, 2022
Kelly Jennings, a special education teacher, bonds with her seminar students Sept. 27. Jennings talked with each student individually about their day. “My favorite part is working with the families, students, and the teachers all together putting together the puzzle of what the kids need,” Jennings said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Kelly Jennings Makes a Difference in the SPED Department

by Elizabeth Schlue, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Reagan Synk 23 places a box for the Creativity Drive outside of room 4113 Nov. 18. Synk worked with Morgan Tempel 23, Zella Schnitzspahn ‘23 and Trey Spuhler ‘23 to collaborate with Urban Peak to give to the homeless. “So many people donate the needs, but nobody thinks about the wants. A lot of these kids are just trying to survive and we want to make them feel like they’re more than just surviving, that they can enjoy life,” Synk said.

Crafting a Better Future

by River Brown and Eila Liu
November 29, 2022
Security Guard JT Adams stands by the stairs by the security desk. Adams started working in schools because he enjoyed helping students. “I just like being in a good environment,” Adams said. “I’ve always wanted to work with kids and help kids so that’s why I’m here.”

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: JT Adam’s Football Chant

by Dawson Hunt, Reporter
November 18, 2022
French teacher Alexis Savas stands in front of the 8000s pod staircase. Savas teaches both French and Spanish, and has traveled to 47 countries. I really liked the architecture of Spain. And I liked the culture and ambiance of France, Savas said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Alexis Savas’s Travels

by Elsa Swanson, Reporter
November 11, 2022
Ceramics teacher Zoe Tessier carves designs onto her sea rock so that she can show it as an example to Ceramics l students. The ceramics class was learning how to sculpt clay and carve designs to make it look like a rock that is found in the sea. “This is one of my favorite projects, not only because it is the first project but it also shows how creative these students are,” Tessier said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Zoe Tessier’s Lifelong Passion for Art

by Abigail Wood, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
Counselor Katerina Casas talks to Ally Kelley 26 in her office. Casas enjoys helping high school aged students, which is why she became a counselor. This [age] is the pathway of getting to where you want to go and helping you mold into who you want to be. And so I can help in any part of that. I am happy to, Casas said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Katerina Casas’s Passion for Helping Others

by Renya Schymik, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Orchestra and guitar teacher Benjamin Dale stands with his guitar near the Jimi Hendrix painting in the orchestra classroom Oct. 14. Dale developed his love for guitar early on. Before I taught guitar at Rock Canyon, I had a guitar and love to explore different genres of music and learn songs that I heard on the radio and that kind of thing. But then when I started teaching at Rock Canyon and they needed a guitar teacher, it was an amazing experience to actually start teaching instruments because generally students who play the guitar have a real passion for it, Dale said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Benjamin Dale’s Love For Music

by Gigi Calvanese, Reporter
October 14, 2022
Special education assistant Gregory Thomas stands next to the art wall Sept. 1. Thomas goes to classes with different students throughout the day. [I go] to classes with them to make sure they are getting their needs met and help when needed with their assignments. Anything to help them feel comfortable in their classes along with keeping them from the feeling of being overwhelmed, Thomas said.

FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Gregory Thomas’s Personal Training Business

by Bronny Cooper and Anya Strobel
October 7, 2022
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