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Atlas acts out his words by putting his arms up to emphasize his point about why students should work to enjoy their lives and elicits cheers from the audience. “It was really inspiring to envision yourself in him and see, like, think about what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it,” Peyton Howey ‘23 said.
“Believe in You” Assembly Recap: Kevin Atlas Inspires Students
The upper parking lot floods with rainwater during a brief but heavy rainstorm. Heavy rain and flash flood warnings made driving and walking home potentially dangerous. The rain lasted from about 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
BREAKING: Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings at Rock Canyon
Gannon Figueroa ‘24 watches and reacts to the video of Will Smith getting on stage and hitting Chris Rock. The incident happened after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith’s wife, which prompted Smith to get on stage and hit Rock.
Slapping the Competition: The 94th Oscars
Cover image for informational article on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: What You Need to Know
A graphic depicts a question and answer with next years principal Andy Abner.
New principal announced – he may be familiar…
Marching Band freezes in place in their final pose, finishing their music and ending their show Sept. 24. They had to wait until 4 p.m. to get their results. They placed 16th in the event. The show music this year is incredible, and putting movement to it is amazing, Drum major and All Bands President Zoë Danilchick ‘23 said.
Marching to Greatness
The varsity football team celebrates together after their 28-17 win against the Warriors Sept. 23.
Jaguar Football Takes on Arapahoe High School Warriors: Photo Recap
Center, Long Snapper Aaron Moskoff ‘23 practices setting up the ball for a snap to the quarterback Sept. 2. The defensive team stood in line to set up the snap in order to make sure they were aligned and ready for the game. “Personally, I’m very superstitious when it comes to preparing for the game. Every time I warmup, I’ll do three sets of a drill, or do a certain stretch three times. Basically, I like to warm up in sets of threes. It keeps everything consistent,” Moskoff said.
Jaguar Football Takes on Smoky Hill High School: Photo Recap
Middle blocker Gannon Figueroa 24 jumps to hit the ball Aug. 18. The team spent the summer months doing group trainings and workouts to prepare for this season. Figeuroa scored four kills over the course of the three sets.
Lady Jags Reclaim the Jungle: How Volleyball Has Bounced Back
Photo by: Jack Keough
Inside The Stats (w/ Kishan Vahalia): Key Takeaways from the Madness of March
Samantha Jacot ‘23 lays out the collection of notes and gifts she plans to give to Lily Fodness ‘23 to ask her to Homecoming. Jacot made a note and gift for each class period during an all day and had friends give them to Fodness throughout the day. “My favorite [gift] was probably third period. I got a Monster, that was really nice and I really needed the caffeine,” Fodness said.
Stories Behind the Signs: Homecoming Proposals
Sameer Arora ‘23 works on a computer in Chris Cassic’s classroom during access Sept. 22. Cassic teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and engineering, which can qualify students for Computer Science Honor Society. “Students will be able to apply if they [are taking] a computer science class right now,” Arora said. “Well be advertising our honor society within the AP computer science classes.”
Coding A New Future: the Creation of Computer Science Honor Society
Student Council member Isabella Robison ‘26 sells Homecoming t-shirts to students during B lunch Sept. 27. Members of Student Council took turns selling the t-shirts Monday through Thursday during Homecoming week during both lunches and Access. The shirts sold for $10 each. “I thought it was a good experience that I learned even though the credit card reader was being a little weird,” Robison said. “I really liked the opportunities we get to do for the school and for everyone to see.”
The CASH Behind the BASH
English teacher Peter DeFilippo reads a book and works on his computer Aug. 30. DeFilippo prepared a slideshow for his next class, literature of film. My two favorite movies are The Lord of the Rings and Speed Racer, DeFilippo said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Peter DeFilippo’s Passion for Movies
Jack Vannatta holds up an airplane model in his classroom Aug. 30. Vannatta has been teaching for seven years after his time in the Navy. “My favorite airplane is definitely the mighty E-2C Hawkeye,” Vannatta said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: the Science Behind Being Jack Vannatta
A graphic displays student reviews of plans for Homecoming.
Regal Reviews
A graphic introduces the quiz: Colors of the Rainbow.
Colors of the Rainbow
Graphic by: Jack Gianetto
RC Update The Final Update
Color Into Spring coloring page graphic.
Color Into Spring!
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
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
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
ROCKstyle April ‘22 Issue Cover
ROCKstyle: The 2022 Spring Trend Forecast
A Coffee Review, Espresso-ly For You
A Coffee Review, Espresso-ly For You
The Significance of Symphonies
The Significance of Symphonies
Harsh Reality
Harsh Reality
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The upper parking lot floods with rainwater during a brief but heavy rainstorm. Heavy rain and flash flood warnings made driving and walking home potentially dangerous. The rain lasted from about 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

BREAKING: Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings at Rock Canyon

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2022
Students cheer at honking cars driving by the protest Feb. 7. After walking laps around the campus, protesters gathered at the intersection of McArthur Ranch Road and Monarch Boulevard for the remainder of the walkout.

Who’s The Priority?

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
February 8, 2022
According to CPR News, over 1,500 teachers in Douglas County called out sick Feb. 3. Many teachers joined the protest at the Wilcox Building.

School Board Politics: Protesters Gather Together at DCSD Headquarters

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2022
Main image for Trick or Treating during COVID article.

Trick or Treating during COVID-19

by Kishan Vahalia, Reporter
October 30, 2021
The main gym remains roped off from the public as final touches are finished Sept. 23. After being impacted by weather over the 2021 summer break, months of work have been put into restoring it. Its affected quite a bit here, but were looking forward to getting it back, Athletics Director Thomas Brieske said.

It’s Not Just Information That’s Been Flooding

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2021
A hazy, smoke-filled sky appears above the Wildcat Mountain region at sunset.

Smoking Skies

by Abigail Wood, Managing Editor
September 8, 2021
Matt Belveal 22 leads the crowd in a chant protesting the Tri-County Health Departments repeal of the districts choice to enforce masks Sept. 1. The crowd cheered We wont wear the, throughout the time protest. Were in a bubble, Belveal said. People dont get involved like this. These are our rights as American citizens. I understand if you want to wear a mask - thats your choice. Im double vaccinated. It should be my decision if I should or should not wear a mask and everyone else here. If they want to get sick, that is their conscious decision.

Mask Freedom: Students March Against Mask Mandate

September 2, 2021
BREAKING: Rock Canyon Students Walk-Out of School to Protest Mask Mandate

BREAKING: Rock Canyon Students Walk-Out of School to Protest Mask Mandate

by Matthew Fink, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2021
Were Going to Miss You BARRY Much

We’re Going to Miss You “BARRY” Much

by Maddy Merritt, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2020
How coronavirus affects your school, your state and your nation. photo: CDC

What You Need to Know: Coronavirus

by Amanda Brauchler, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2020
Educational Assistants Kathy Gallo and Kandi Hedges pose in their 2013 Wish Week shirts outside of the 3000s Feb. 19. This is Gallos first year at Rock Canyon and Hedges seventeenth year. The change that I see in our students when we get to Wish Week and everybody comes together for a cause thats bigger than we are individually is really heartwarming and uplifting and I really want that for our freshmen every year, Hedges said.

T-Shirt Countdown

by Lily Hansen, Contributing Reporter
February 21, 2020
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Mock Election 2016

by Julia Reeder, Reporter
October 24, 2016
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