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
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

by Ally Kelley, Reporter
January 31, 2023
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

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2023
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

by Claire Bauer and Abigail Wood
January 17, 2023
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

by Claire Bauer, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
A graphic introduces the article. It reads, what to do over Winter Break Dec. 22-Jan. 9.

Nine Activities for a Wonderful Winter Break

by River Brown, Reporter
December 19, 2022
A graphic announces the Green Out for Dec. 13 on the Student Council social media, posted Dec. 12. The Green Out, organized by students at both Rock Canyon and Cherry Creek High School, encouraged both communities to wear green to school and the basketball game to show support for the Price family.

UPDATE: Community Takes Action to Help the Price Family

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
December 12, 2022
A collage of photos of the Price Family on the GoFundMe Dec. 9. After a car accident Dec. 8, Special Education teacher Jessica Bird and other faculty members created a GoFundMe to help raise money for medical expenses, with a goal of $100,000.

BREAKING: Educational Assistant Jerome Price and Family Face Tragedy

by Claire Bauer and Grace Uhrain
December 9, 2022
A graphic depicts a backpack filled with school supplies. It reads, ALL DAYS: YAY OR NAY?

All-Period Days: Yea or Nay

by Andi Mack, Reporter
December 6, 2022
Aahana Nandy ‘23 shows off her tattoo on the outside of her thigh. The tattoo says “inner peace” in the language Bengali, and the rest of her family has the same tattoo in different places. “All of us are a little chaotic so it means that even though we’re all chaotic and sometimes argue we still have inner peace within ourselves. It is meaningful because it is with my family and I wouldn’t want my first tattoo to be for anything else,” Nandy said.

Inside the Tattoo: Students and Their Unique Ink

by Daniel Zilligen, Reporter
November 30, 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
Stella Catalano ‘24 and Oliver Conard ‘24, the mother and father of Jesse (played by Katelyn Falcon ‘24) in “Distracted,” talk to each other about if their child could have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in their final dress rehearsal Nov. 2. Catalano’s character believes that Jesse could have one of these disorders while Conard’s character believes that their son is just being a kid which causes them to argue about the different ways in which they should approach the issue with their child. “Theater has given me a place where I can be myself and express my emotions in creative ways,” Conard said.

We’re All a Little “Distracted”

by Elizabeth Schlue, Gigi Calvanese, and Lucas Lemire
November 4, 2022
Emmas Recovery: Journey to Congress

Emma’s Recovery: Journey to Congress

by Ella Daniel and Sam Record
November 2, 2022
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