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  • Apr 13 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 0, Ponderosa High School - 3
  • Apr 13 / JV BaseballRock Canyon High School - 4, Grandview High School - 3
  • Apr 13 / Varsity Girls SoccerRock Canyon High School - 1, Fossil Ridge High School - 1
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  • Apr 12 / Varsity Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 22, Highlands Ranch High School - 1
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Manhattan at Mile High
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
The Rock Online Newspaper staff and Black & Gold Yearbook staff take a celebratory photo to commemorate the publications’ national awards received at the National Student Press Association (NSPA) Journalism Education Association (JEA) Kansas City Convention April 6. The Rock Online and Black & Gold received eight national awards in total, including five from the NSPA Sports Photo award category. The Rock Online website won fourth place in overall Best of Show. “I was very shocked when I won an award at the NSPA convention, because I like to compare myself to a lot of the other photographers, and it was just really cool to hear my name called in front of all those people,” Yeater said. “Not only did I learn a lot during the many workshops I went to, I also got the opportunity to bond with some people that I hadn’t known very well prior to the convention, so I think my biggest takeaway is how close of a family everyone in media is.”
The Week in Photos: April 6-April 12
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
During Kindness Week, MJ Mejia ‘25 completes her planning work for Peer Counseling during period seven April 2. Kindness Week, which began on April 1 and continues through April 5, is run by student peer counselors. The week encompasses spreading kindness to one another through promoting spirit days, selling kindness grams, organizing a campus clean up, passing out journals and more. “Our goal with Kindness Week is to create a better environment in our school and just spread kindness to our community,” Mejia said. “We just want to make sure that everyone feels appreciated and just find a way to spread kindness around here.”
The Week in Photos: March 30-April 5
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
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Think Thankful: A Recap of Teacher Appreciation Night
English teacher Colleen Lamb grades College Prep English assignments during period two Nov. 10. Lamb, who has been teaching for 27 years, decorates her classroom with posters and handmade college flags from her senior students. Everything I enjoy about English happens primarily in the classroom, Lamb said. So, thankfully, the college [I worked at] had a teaching program, and I was able to do my post-grad work for free while I was working [there].”
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Learning with Lamb
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From Sheets to Screens
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Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
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Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away
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
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The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Be the President?
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QUIZ: What Season Are You?
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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
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
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
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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
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”
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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
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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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A graphic reads Rock Ones, presented by: The Rock Newspaper to introduce the video.

Rock Ones: Episode One With Payton HOT-away

by Blake Cartwright, Reporter
April 13, 2024
A collage depicts images of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to introduce the article.

OPINION: “I’ll be 87, You’ll Be 89”

by Addison Cabeen, Reporter
April 9, 2024
Head football coach Kevin Meyer stands over commits Jack Anderson ‘24, Chaz Barnett ‘24, Jack Munro ‘24, Spencer Rathbun ‘24 and Will Rosenmeyer ‘24 Feb. 7. Each football players all signed to a different school. Three other commits, along with Munro all signed to play for Colorado Mesa University (CMU): volleyball player Lindsay Heyliger ‘24, lacrosse player Aidan Brock ‘24 and basketball player Sienna Pillsbury ‘24 .

Onto the Next

by Abigail Wood and Quinn Barton
February 17, 2024
The start of the video reads Mini Mics: Post-Super Bowl Edition.

Mini Mics: Post Super-Bowl Edition

by Claire Bauer and Sanaa Sow
February 16, 2024
Running back Tyler Meyer 25 runs with the ball while a ThunderRidge Grizzlie player holds onto his legs Oct. 27. Meyer averaged a total of 10.8 yards during the game and scored two touchdowns. “My main focus [is] looking for open space and trying to get through some hardships,” Meyer said.

Varsity Football Season: Photo Recap

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
December 4, 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
Varsity cornerback Jaden Christopher ‘24 and varsity running back Noah Jadd ‘26 jump up in celebration during the start of the game Oct. 6. The pair celebrated after an interception against the Mountain Vista Eagles.

No Home Advantage: Photo Recap

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
October 13, 2023
Owen Williams ‘25 holds a stick coated in a copper mixture over a Bunsen burner to complete a Chemistry lab Oct. 2. Students in Bradon  Hommel’s Chemistry recorded the flame colors of various metals to better understand the differences in energy between types of ions. “[The lab] was really fun because I got to see a lot of cool colors and reactions,” Williams said. “I really liked the [copper reaction].”

The Week in Photos: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

by Staff
October 7, 2023
Cornerback Jaden Christopher 24 tackles a Falcon at the 50-yard line Sept. 28. During the first quarter, the Falcons were down by three points, making the score 3-0 until the Falcons got 11 points in the second quarter, making the score at halftime 11-3.

Ranch Rivalry: Photo Recap

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
October 5, 2023
Model UN members undergo a practice simulation council during a meeting Sept. 25. Members were given background information on a real-life issue and proceeded to create a position paper through research, summarizing their thoughts on what actions would be best to take when resolving the problem. They then presented their writings through public speech. “The delegates this year are going to do great. I have confidence that we will excel in future conferences,” Model UN President Jonathan Duong ‘26 said.

The Week in Photos: Sept. 23-Sept. 29

by Staff
October 1, 2023
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Road Trippin’: The Schedule for Homecoming’s Spirit Days and Events

by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor
September 16, 2023
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

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
September 5, 2023
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