![The Phoenix varsity volleyball team lines up for the national anthem. “We were more communicative [with each other] during this game, and I feel like we kept our energy up, especially after the first set,” senior Jessica Valdov said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0202-1200x800.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
Juniors, Seniors tied for First Place in Spirit Points after first Spirit Week
Rock Ridge showed its spirit during a 4-day spirit week, welcoming students back to in-person learning and gearing up for a football game against the Captains on Sept 17.
During lunch on September 15, participants in daily “lunch games” for the week were asked to compete in a relay race around the cafeteria while wearing a tutu, with the winner of the race earning spirit points for their grade. Junior Gina Daly (front) and senior Yasser Mengaoui (back) came in first and second place, respectively. “The trash can blocked me,” Mengaoui said after the race. “Otherwise, I would’ve won.”
October 4, 2021
During the week of Sept 13-17, students dressed up in different outfits each day according to different themes. Monday’s theme was Pajama Day, Tuesday’s was Space Day, Wednesday’s was Jersey Day, and Friday’s was America Out. At the end of the week, the sophomores had 3 spirit points, the freshmen had 13, and the juniors and seniors were tied for first place with 30 points. The next spirit showdown will be homecoming week, Oct 4-8.
