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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

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Rock Canyon High School's Student Newspaper

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Click through to see the schedule for Homecoming spirit day themes and events.

Road Trippin’: The Schedule for Homecoming’s Spirit Days and Events

by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor
September 16, 2023
Reagan Kerstiens ‘24 works with Ella Bendle ‘24 to brainstorm school spirit events at the inaugural Continental League Fall Super Summit at Chaparral High School Aug. 26. The summit ran from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and consisted of free breakfast, three 40-minute morning sessions, lunches from truck lunches and a final fourth session for each school to discuss what they learned that day. Over 55 Jaguars attended. “We went around listening to different speakers or student-led discussions. The first one talked about advertising and how schools have different strengths. Then, I went to a business panel with a few speakers, most of them in the construction industry, talking about the struggles of running your own business and the importance of networking. There was also a speaker, he was ex-military, telling us some of the important characteristics of leaders,” Kerstiens said. “I think [the summit] was a good opportunity, I’m glad I got to learn some new things.”

The Week in Photos: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

by Staff
September 2, 2023
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

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
August 17, 2023
Smiling, Student Body President Myles Rubin ‘23 gives a speech in front of the senior section during the Moving Up Assembly May 12. Student Council wrapped up the year with a final speech, talking about school activities such as the Back to School Dance, Homecoming week, assemblies, Wish Week and Prom. “I love giving speeches at assemblies because of the roar of the crowd and the positive response from all of the students,” Rubin said. “It was awesome being Student Council President this year and being able to lead some of the best events that Rock Canyon has put together.”

Moving Up & Out

by Claudia Llado, Assistant Editor in Chief: Copy Editor
May 22, 2023
The featured image for the article displays the Finals Week schedule. Click for full screen.

Finals Frenzy: Finals Week Schedule

by Sophia Crook, Reporter
May 21, 2023
The image for the Ambitious Application Tips graphic by Maddie Leonardi and JJ Nielsen-Mayer.

Ambitious Application Tips

by Maddie Leonardi and JJ Nielsen Mayer
May 19, 2023
Student Council member Rachel Geis 23 rolls paint onto Brayden Duman 23 at the Senior Wall hand-painting event May 12. Although finals for seniors took place May 8 and 9, seniors were required to come back to school between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 12 for Senior Checkout, followed by the handprints. It felt extremely sad, Duman said. I loved my time at [Rock Canyon] and had some of the best memories. It feels sad to be graduating, yet exciting for a new chapter in my life. I look back and Im extremely grateful for the memories, teachers and friends. I learned more than I thought I would and will always support [Rock Canyon].

Handprint History

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2023

Eyes on the Pies

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2023
Abbey Gardner 23 lays in a postoperative hospital surgical bed after surgery to reattach the retina back onto her eye Dec. 19, 2022. Gardners retina had detached during the Winter Junior Nationals swim meet Dec. 7-12 in Austin Texas. I detached my retina in my left eye, which took me out of the water for close to two months, Gardner said. Photo Courtesy: Abbey Gardner.

Defying Limits and Overcoming Injuries

by Abigail Wood, Assistant Editor in Chief: Photo & Camera Editor
May 14, 2023
Click to enlarge the graphic of class period start and end times for May 12.

Moving Up, Moving On: Tomorrow’s Moving Up Assembly Schedule

by Nakshatra Remya Biju, Reporter
May 11, 2023
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

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
May 9, 2023
A graphic portrays the stress of taking finals at the end of the year.

The End of the Year: What’s it Like for Teachers?

by Nakshatra Remya Biju, Reporter
May 4, 2023
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