Recent Scores
  • May 6 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 17, Highlands Ranch High School - 1
  • May 1 / Varsity BaseballRock Canyon High School - 12, Heritage High School - 2
  • Apr 30 / JV BaseballRock Canyon High School - 11, Castle View High School - 9
  • Apr 30 / Varsity Boys VolleyballRock Canyon High School - 0, Grandview High School - 3
  • Apr 30 / Varsity Track and FieldRock Canyon High School - 9, Niwot Invite - 35
  • Apr 29 / Varsity Girls LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 12, Pine Creek High School - 6
  • Apr 27 / Varsity Track and FieldRock Canyon High School - 3rd, Liberty Bell Invite - 55
  • Apr 27 / Varsity Track and FieldRock Canyon High School - Did Not Place, Randall Hess Roughrider Invite -
  • Apr 26 / JV Boys LacrosseRock Canyon High School - 2, Erie High School - 3
  • Apr 26 / Varsity Track and FieldRock Canyon High School - 3rd, Liberty Bell Invite - 55
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Varsity girls soccer midfielder Leah Sheahan ‘24 hugs a friend during the Senior Night celebrations before the home game against Mountain Vista High School (MVHS) at Echo Park Stadium April 29. During Senior Night, seniors were given flowers and the opportunity to walk out and take pictures with their family as their future plans and favorite memories were announced over the speakers. The Jags tied 0-0, losing the Continental League Championship. “We were obviously the stronger team but just couldn’t find a way to score, but otherwise our connection and our intensity was really high so I’m proud of that. We just have to find the net,” defense midfielder Clara Geuzaine ‘24 said. “[Losing League] wasn’t the best. It’s better than last year and like, I know our team and we are doing really good. I don’t want to jinx it but like hopefully [we’ll do] good [in playoffs].”
The Week in Photos: April 27-May 3
An overview of what students are keeping up with as the year begins to end
by Staff May 6, 2024

 

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Manhattan at Mile High
by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor • April 23, 2024

Prom is around the corner, and Student Council (StuCo) has announced that the prom theme this year will be “RC goes to NYC” on their Instagram,...

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Rock Canyon and Mountain Vista students Ella Hazel Heimer ‘25, Katherine Shuler ‘24, Kerry Soden ‘25, Eleanor Nugent ‘25, Allie Hight ‘23 and Ashley Wolfson ‘26 sit in rainbow order on stage together after their regional competition at Oireachtas Ballroom in Phoenix Arizona November 2023. Each girl, part of the Reed School of Irish Dance, placed differently as this was a solo round but all recalled and attended the award ceremony at the end of the competition. “A good mentality that I always have is that when I get to a competition I remember I’ve already done the practicing that needed to be done, and now I get to just focus on executing it on stage and having fun,” Soden said.
The World of Irish Dance
by Ella Heimer, Reporter • May 4, 2024

When you hear the words “Irish dancer,” what comes to mind? Maybe St. Patrick's Day, or Riverdance? While Irish dancers do sometimes perform...

Nicki Fraser ‘24 defends the ball at the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup in India Oct. 2022. Fraser has represented the United States internationally twice in her soccer career during seasons U-17 and U-19. “National team trainings are similar but usually sessions are more controlled and have more of an overall tactical emphasis on either defending or attacking,” Fraser said.
Nicki Fraser's Rise to the Top
by Quinn Barton, Reporter • April 29, 2024

This year, senior soccer player Nicki Fraser won Colorado High School Soccer Athlete of the Year in 2023, was Offensive Soccer Player of the...

The winterguard team poses with their banner after winning first place in their region at State at the University of Denver Magness Arena, April 6. Led by coaches Marguerite Sanford and Blair Bickerton, they had been working on their show since December. This was the first year the team had ever won state championships or won first place at all. “When I heard our name, it felt like all of our hard work had paid off,” Ava Delp ‘27 said.
Sweeping the Season
by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor • April 24, 2024

Winterguard made school history April 6 after a 12-hour day competition at the Denver University (DU) Magness Arena.  “While waiting for...

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Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. [College math] is more challenging, and its good to challenge yourself, Bennett said.
FRIDAY FACULTY FEATURE: Brutal Honesty With Bennett
Math teacher Austin Bennett talks about his start in education and his career so far
by Addison Cabeen, Reporter • May 3, 2024

There are many types of teachers. From laid-back to more strict, each teacher has their own personality. But, if you are looking for a teacher...

A photo shows construction plans in blue and orange, with detour routes in green available for the construction project on Monarch Boulevard between Castle Pines Parkway and Glen Oaks Avenue.
Conflicts of Construction
by Rosie Benson and Dee Lee May 1, 2024

Drivers anxiously check their watches. Passengers text their friends in hopes teachers will excuse their tardiness. Alarms are set for earlier...

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Think Thankful: A Recap of Teacher Appreciation Night
by Avalon Nielsen, Reporter • April 24, 2024

Students and teachers gather as chatter fills the room. Smiles and kind words are shared while students thank and recognize their teachers who...

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
by River Brown, Copy Editor • April 19, 2024

The bell rings, signaling passing period. The journey to the back of the 3000s gets more interesting, however, when “Confidence” by Demi...

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From Sheets to Screens
by Bella Lin, Reporter • April 16, 2024

As the school year progresses, students face many academic responsibilities. Homework, tests and projects are all added to the to-doist. At one...

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Odds and Ends: Parking Lot Problems
by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor • April 14, 2024

Picture this: You finally have a parking pass and are free from walking through the neighborhoods to get to school, only to find no more parking...

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Prom Planning
by Abigail Wood, Elly Brooks, and Sanaa Sow April 26, 2024

A voice sounds over the speaker, asking for everyone's attention. It's another Prom announcement, encouraging students to buy tickets and advertising...

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
by River Brown, Copy Editor • April 11, 2024

The lights dim and conversations turn to whispers. The pit orchestra plays in harmonization. Lights illuminate the stage, and a crowd of colorfully...

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The Ultimate Quiz: Could You Be the President?
by James Bogue, Reporter • April 10, 2024

Have you ever thought that the president was doing a bad job, or that you could do better? If so, this quiz is for you. Answer eight questions...

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QUIZ: What Season Are You?
by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor • April 3, 2024

A gray world is regaining its color, as spring started March 19. Although snow is still around, flowers are beginning to bloom and the grass...

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Which “Wonka” Song Wins?
by Ally Kelley, Graphics Editor • April 1, 2024

The most recent “Wonka” movie, which came out Dec. 15, 2023, and starred Timothee Chalamet, shows how Willy Wonka created his chocolate factory....

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Meet the Staff
Em Carls
Em Carls
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Hi! I’m Em Carls, class of 2025, and this is my first year on staff for the Rock. In my own time, I enjoy weightlifting, reading novels and playing guitar. I also love snakes and I have a ball python...

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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: A Timeline for a Night to Remember
by Claire Yeater, Reporter • April 27, 2024

When to leave? How long does it take to drive there? Will there be enough time? A good Prom requires a good plan. What's your timeline?

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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Cuisine Scenes
by Claire Yeater, Reporter • April 25, 2024

You and your friends are on the dance floor at Prom. You’re having a blast. Pitbull’s “Time of Our Lives” flows throughout the room,...

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Step-by-Step for the Special Night: Dress to Impress
by Claire Yeater and Addison Cabeen April 15, 2024

“Best places to eat on prom night.”  “Prom dress trends 2024.”  “Scenic photo spots near me.” Perhaps this is what the...

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OPINION: "I'll be 87, You'll Be 89"
by Addison Cabeen, Reporter • April 9, 2024

Feeds all over the world were flooded with images of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift watching the Chicago Bears versus the Kansas City Chiefs...

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Will's Wish Week Weekend Recommendations
by Will Rosenmeyer, Reporter • March 2, 2024

With Wish Week starting up, each day offers different restaurants that have partnered with Student Council to contribute a share of their funds...

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