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The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

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The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

The Highlighter

The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

The Highlighter

The Highlighter staff for the 2025-2026 school year.

Photo by Layne Mahaffey; graphic created by Marley Jennings.
AI spreads misinformation, The Highlighter strives to be truthful
Lance Hulsing, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

The Highlighter online edition was created in 2016 and has been an important part of the journalism program at Rocky Mountain High School ever since. It is created with SNO,...

The white crayon may be over looked, but its light brings the balance. You don't have to be the brightest, loud color to make an impact.
The White Crayon
October 27, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Leah Barnes
Leah Barnes
Staff Writer and Editor

Leah Barnes is a senior at Rocky Mountain who loves to write  and is excited to be a part of The Highlighter. On the side, she loves to attend youth group and dabbles with scrapbooking.

Lacy Williams
Lacy Williams
Staff Writer and Editor

Lacy is a senior at Rocky. She is a filmmaker and a writer, and an editor for The Highlighter. Lacy enjoys painting, directing, writing, and producing films, and is the President of Rocky's Drama Club....

Ty Frank Knows Ball

Caden Davidson

Ty Frank evades a Northridge player.

Recent Sports Stories

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Feeling Safe at Rocky
Esports Preseason Starts, Inciting the Competition

Esports Preseason Starts, Inciting the Competition

September 22, 2025

Why Would You Wake Up?

Why Would You Wake Up?

September 9, 2025

Rocky DECA takes on the International Career Development Conference

Rocky DECA takes on the International Career Development Conference

May 8, 2025

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What to Take after Bio and ESS - Physics
What to Take after Bio and ESS – Physics
Lacy Williams November 13, 2025

Rocky students need three science credits to graduate, and while Earth Systems Science and Biology are required, that third science credit is all up to you. What most people...

The Peers dress as a pack of crayons for Trick or Treat Street.
A Spooktacular Community Event
Leah Barnes and Jasmine Rivas October 30, 2025

Trick or Treat, smell my feet…or just head to Rocky for some TREATS! On Wednesday, October 29, Rocky hosted Trick or Treat Street (TOTS) to provide an enriching experience...

Mr. Venegas gives his expectations for Lobo Boxing Club on their first day of practice Tuesday, October 28th.
Community, Discipline, Resilience; Lobo Boxing Club
Marley Jennings, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Community can be found in a club, sport, classroom, or simply a group of people who have similar interests. Rocky prides itself on having something to fit everyone. The...

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A Spooktacular Community Event
HOSA for Health
The White Crayon

The White Crayon

October 27, 2025

Parking lot painting

Parking lot painting

September 11, 2025

What is something you live by?

What is something you live by?

September 10, 2025

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What to Take after Bio and ESS - Physics
What to Take after Bio and ESS – Physics
Lacy Williams November 13, 2025

Rocky students need three science credits to graduate, and while Earth Systems Science and Biology are required, that third science credit is all up to you. What most people...

Auntie Anne's is located on the south end of the Foothills mall and they are open 11:00am-7:00pm.
Auntie Anne’s Review
Jasmine Rivas, writer • November 11, 2025

When you're feeling peckish after a walk around in the mall, Auntie Anne’s at Foothills Mall in Fort Collins is your answer to hunger! Auntie Anne’s sells several different...

Outside of Lima off of Mason on a sunny day.
Because Everyone Hates the Kitchen Table 4
Katie Bly Kicklighter, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

Raise your hand if you hate lima beans. Me too. Shall we discuss if Lima coffee is as bad as the beans? Y’all know the drill: I try out different coffee shops in FoCo...

The Highlighter staff for the 2025-2026 school year.

Photo by Layne Mahaffey; graphic created by Marley Jennings.
AI spreads misinformation, The Highlighter strives to be truthful
Lance Hulsing, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

The Highlighter online edition was created in 2016 and has been an important part of the journalism program at Rocky Mountain High School ever since. It is created with SNO,...

HOSA members Emma Praver, Gwen Grumbles, Emberlynn Saunders, and Annabelle Nordman help at the Blood Drive on September  19.
HOSA for Health
October 28, 2025
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