Performing her baton routine at the fall talent show,

Meredith Winnefeld, 12, perfects her straddle jump.

Winnefeld took first place in nationals twice for baton

twirling. Photo by Brooke Rothfield.

Caught in the spirit of homecoming, seniors cheer and toss

streamers in the air. The year before, seniors threw play

money so the current seniors wanted to top the pep assembly

from the prior year. Photo by Emily Merlin.

At the homecoming softball game versus Grandview, Jenna

Scadden, 10, studies the girl at bat. Scadden, one of the

captains of the JV team, pushed the team throughout the

entire season. Because of their determination and practice,

the team beat Grandview. Photo by Victoria Hoffman.

` Rock Canyon High School – Black & Gold yearbook – Best of Show Entry 2011

Powder Puff 3-Peat Starting their first preliminary game of Powder Puff, seniors line up on the sidelines of the upper fields to watch their teammates dominate the freshmen 19-0 Sept 21. The seniors went on to win the tournament – their third year in a row to do so. “The expectations were so high for us because we’ve won the past two years. That made us even more pumped to win again,” Rachel Branson ’12 said. “My favorite part was when the team ran through the banner before the game.

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High-Flying Homecoming Performing a preview routine of what's to come for the year, Varsity Cheerleader Madelyn Falk ’12 helps her partner Carli Webber’13 lift their flier Paige Parrotino ’15 in the air at the homecoming assembly Sept. 24. “Performing at the homecoming assembly is always a highlight of the year,” Falk said. “It never fails to make my heart beat when we walk on that mat in front of the entire student body, and I realize that these are the moments that will either earn or lose the respect of our school. I am so proud of my ladies and how we performed at the assembly.”

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Bonfire Bonding Gathering at the field by the lower parking lot, students finish up homecoming week by socializing at the bonfire Sept 23. “I had fun with my friends and I liked it because these kinds of events don’t happen all the time,” Jenna Valenziano ’12 said. “Plus the fire itself was really cool since I’ve never seen one that big before!”

NEW FLAG POLE SPREAD

PASSING WITH CARE. As National Honor Society, Cheer, and Dance students line up the field, Felissa Mondragon ‘12 passes the American flag to Marisa Gomez ‘13, during the unveiling ceremony of the new flag poles, prior to the football game against Castleview. The flag was given to the school by alumnae, Jenna Sandoval ‘11, after she received it while visiting The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in 2010. “I was honored to be part of the ceremony and hold a flag that is now part of Brighton’s own history. It may be just be a flag and a few new flag poles to outsiders, but to us, they represent the pride of who we are,” Mondragon said. Photo by Payton Bonino ‘14

RAISING TRADITION. Before stepping onto the football field, Anthony Smith ‘13 hangs the first of three flags on the flag pole. As part of a community service project with church, Smith joined forces with Pat Sandoval, head football coach, this summer to create an area for three flag poles to be built at the entrance of the stadium. “The area where the flag pole used to stand, near the score board, looked nasty. I wanted to help create a land-scape where new flag poles could stand near the entrance of our stadium to symbolize the pride we have in our school and community,” Smith said. Photo by Kayla Stark ‘12

COMFORTING CLASSMATES. While at the annual “Pray at the Pole” ceremony, Sumer Minne ‘12 takes Kelsey Strong ‘13 into her arms to comfort her as a prayer is said in memory of class-mate, Josh Dillon ‘13. Originally, Minne and Strong attended the meeting to pray with their fellow peers, but the ceremony took a different turn as student’s wanted to pay tribute to Dillon after his death one week prior. “I knew Josh pretty well, and it was a comfort know-ing people were there for me, as we all stood together side-by-side praying near the pole,” Strong said. Photo by Joey DeMers ‘14

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The Victory That Will Say it All When You Can’t

Excitement energizes the sophomore class as they flood the floor to claim their Showdown trophy. Sophomore, Aubrey Brown, who triumphed with the trophy overhead, exclaimed, “It was the best to actually hold the trophy because everyone said the officials were going to show that the Showdown was not rigged by making seniors and sophomores lose, but our hard work paid off. I even lost my voice a little.” In the background, the juniors remained silent, morning their loss in the Sabercat Showdown.

Photo by Shelbie Atkins, Castle View High School

Letting Go

Mrs. Jennifer Dallman throws her arms up in victory as she glides through the finish line of the teacher mystery event. The senior’s beloved science teacher, who loves a little competition, exhibited her point when she said, “Teachers can have fun, too.” She and her partner, Mr. John Buch, celebrated their successful maneuvering through obstacles and being able to stop, push, glide, and let go.

Photo by Shelbie Atkins, Castle View High School

The Sophomores Who Have More

The sophomore tug-o-war team schools the freshmen in a matter of seconds. At the head of the rope, Garrett Vidal, sophomore, bragged, “The puny freshmen stood no chance against our Zeus like muscles." The sophomores, Trevor Smeeton, Jon Dumas, Dustin Runck, and Kaden Forsgreen, joined Vidal to gain ten points through the domination.

Photo by Shelbie Atkins, Castle View High School

Performing at halftime, freshman Leslye Franco plays her flute for the marching band during the homecoming football game on September 16. The marching band performed For Every Action by Craig Fitzpatrick. Showcasing the same routine, the band took second place at regional on October 8.

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Let’s Go Big Red!Celebrating a touchdown, seniors Graehme Hilding and Baylee Hawk cheer for the MHS varsity football team during the homecoming football game on September 16. The Montrose Indians dominated Steamboat Springs 54-0. “Being a fan means a lot to me because I am an athlete and I know how much it helps to have a student section back you up. It is important to go out and support your fellow students,” Hawk said.

Photo by Trevor Alvord

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Heidi Shoemaker (12) and Aubri Rabideau pledge to “Stomp Out Bullying” by signing their names to the poster in the commons. “There are hundreds of names on this poster, and I think it’s exciting to know that students at our school are committed to putting an end to bullying,” said Rabideau. After the students signed the pledge, the banners were hung up at school to remind students that they were responsible for putting an end to bullying.

Photo by: Ali LongwellCaption by: Johanna Hecht

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Rhiannah Shihaden (9) races Emily Robbie (9) on the bungee cord race track at food fest. “It was more difficult than I expected. I thought it was going to be easy, but I was struggling from the start,” said Shihaden. Students enjoyed spending the afternoon challenging one another to races and other blow up games.

Photo by: Courtney MaresCaption by: Brionna Sandridge

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Overcome by emotion, Alia Sheya (11) and Shannon Mulqueen (12) look on as Nick Sena raises his hands in triumph during the Sparkles’ routine at the Homecoming Assembly. “It was so much fun to perform with the Sparkles. The reaction from the crowd was amazing--I couldn’t hold back the tears,” said Sheya. The entire student body gave the Sparkles a standing ovation that lasted long after the performance ended.

Photo by: Cora PotterCaption by: Ali Longwell

Huddling up to prepare themselves for the annual Homecoming Pep Assembly Student Leadership gives

each other a quick, encouraging pep talk before the student body arrives. Their hard work and long

weeks of preparation made for, “The best pep assembly of the last four years!” said Sr. Savannah

Antonelli.

Performing their trombone suicide routine, Pep Band shows their school spirit and wows the crowd

during the Homecoming game half time show. The routine has become well known among our students

and the community, and everyone looks forward to seeing what the Pep Band will come up with next.

Roaring out to the crowd, the Varsity Cheer team joins Felix the Cougar (Sr. Gage Snowbarger) in

building excitement in the crowd. Their enthusiasm helped us win the Homecoming game against

Legacy High School boosting our record to 4-2.

Locked out! After marching in the homecoming parade for at least 30 minutes, sophomore Mishayla Stephenson taps on the glass door with her drumsticks, eager for attention, while sophomore Justin Gebauer thinks, It’s hot and my back hurts!

Sleep It Off Shortly after the movie on Hinduism began in World History, sophomore Ethan Aleman closed his eyes and fell asleep. The classroom turned into a black hole when the lights went off, and the class tuned into the movie (that is, with the exception of Aleman, who fell into his own supernova). He falls asleep so frequently in class that many students have begin to wonder if he suffers from a case of narcolepsy. Aleman clarifies: “I just lost focus, and the movie wasn’t very exciting.”

Underdogs After receiving a trophy at the University cross country meet in Greeley, sophomore William Longwell, senior Cash Merritt, and junior Joe Stewart celebrate their first meet of the season. The opening race took place on a blistering fall Friday in September, but the heat was no match for these boys, who faced other obstacles as well. “I was not only nervous because it was the first meet, and it was hot, but also because our team had lost five really good boys,” says Stewart. Putting the worries behind, Stewart gives teammates credit: “It was a good first opener for us.” The young, underdog team successfully stood their ground with a solid third place finish.

7/24 Getting soaked, Sarah Foos, 10, is doused with water balloons during the Photo Olympics at Rocky Mountain Journalism Camp. Photo Olympics was an activity where staffers from all schools learned different photography techniques. “I was nervous for the shot and to get wet as I’m not a fan of getting my sweaters wet, but I liked being a ‘model’ and cooling off,” Foos said. Photo by Ileanna Hernandez

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BEST OF SHOW ENTRYLEGEND HIGH SCHOOL

CHSPA J-DAY 2011

8/26 Talking to elementary students, Mitch Carey, 12, explains the potato sack race. Gold Rush Elementary School had Western Day on August 26, where National Honor Society students and other student volunteers earned community service hours. During the day there were activities like sack races, a barbecue, and a three-legged race. “The kids loved having potato sack races and so did I. It was a lot of fun for all involved,” Carey said. Photo by Gabriella Santini

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8/16 Discussing the “triangle of language” in his period 4 Spanish I class, Mr. Darren Withey gets his students to model with him. Mr. Withey was new to Legend this year. “I am a big believer in high school being one of the most exciting and fun times before embarking to college. The community has embraced Legend, which is really cool to see. The biggest reason I wanted to come here is because I want my kids to come here. Every time we drive by it, they say Legend is their school,” Withey said. Photo by Kaylee Stubbings

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