Skip to Main Content
The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

The Highlighter

The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

The Highlighter

The Community Experience of Rocky Mountain High School

The Highlighter

Senior Assassin Is Fun, But Is Being Ruined

Cody Arnett, Contributor April 23, 2025

Every year in late March, high school seniors grab their water guns and goggles, preparing for Senior Assassin. But while the game is meant to be a fun game to wrap up high school, it has turned into a...

Go Outside!

Malaki Bostic, Contributor April 23, 2025

The outdoors is more than just a beautiful sight, it holds a sense of freedom and adventure that can't be experienced on a screen. Many people find themselves endlessly scrolling, sitting on the couch,...

Is starting at 9 a good thing?

Marek Fredrickson, Contributor April 23, 2025

Currently, at Rocky Mountain High School, everyone from incoming 9th graders to future seniors are planning their schedules for the following year. Now, more than ever would be the perfect time to pivot...

Schools Are Wasting Our Time

Ryan Holland, Contributor April 23, 2025

In a world where money holds power, time is money. This is especially true for high school and college students. Many teenagers are on the verge of becoming adults and having to face the real world. Many...

Two kids talk with each other, as they should, to learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings.

With permission for Saeed Karimi

Free Conversation and Development.

Brody Campbell, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

It's natural to feel somewhat fearful of saying something that not everyone agrees with, especially if you're young. I think this fear to speak up hinders the development of people in three major ways:...

Meet and greet with Eddie Flint after his concert in October 2023.

Lost in the Music, Found in the Moment

Skylar Sanford, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

When music plays everyone listens–live music is even better! This is a ranking and review of Zach Bryan, Nate Smith, Sam Barber, Eddie Flint, Morgan Wade concerts that I’ve attended–my favorites,...

Edward Rinehart and Daniel Mitchell pose with Buc-ee at the Johnstown location of the gas station.

You Could Have a Blast at Buc–ee’s

Daniel Mitchell and Edward Rinehart February 27, 2025

Since it opened in March of 2024, the Buc-ee's, a national chain of mega gas stations, located in Johnston has raised lots of attention. Known for its over 100 gas pumps, large and squeaky clean restrooms,...

The Government Does “De Minimis” About Fentanyl

Brody Campbell, Editor February 27, 2025
The Government Lets Fentanyl Destroy Our Communities

Artists’ mindsets and The Boondocks

Brody Campbell, Editor February 27, 2025

The Boondocks is a show known for its groundbreaking ideas and overall representation of American culture perceived by Huey Freeman. But recently I have fallen in love with an episode of this series that...

More start/end time changes might in the future.

Please Don’t Push High School Start Times Later

Oliva Fields, Contributor February 6, 2025

The start and end times at Rocky Mountain High School are no stranger to change, with the most recent one being for the 2024-25 school year. Instead of starting at 9 AM and ending at 4 PM, this year Rocky...

All of the Buffalo Wings at Jim's Wings

I Ate Every Flavor of Wings at Jim’s Wings: The Definitive Ranking

Edward Rinehart, Editor February 4, 2025

I Ate Every Flavor of Wings at Jim’s Wings: The Definitive Ranking Jim’s Wings is a Fort Collins and Northern Colorado staple to many. Open since 1991, Jim’s has a storied history of providing...

Graphic created by Brody Campbell.

The Real War

Brody Campbell, Staff Writer January 30, 2025
An important issue for Americans is concern over our involvement in wars overseas.
Load More Stories