Shakespeare aficionado Elise Tsao is a sophomore who loves correcting people–actually, she’s just a copy editor on staff. When she isn’t enjoying a new book, she can be found talking someone’s ear off about World War I.
![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)
![Rosa Lee Elementary School is situated right beside Rock Ridge, making it an excellent opportunity for members of Educators Rising at Rock Ridge. “It [Educators Rising] is at Rock Ridge because we’re right by Rosa Lee,” said sophomore Jenna Paganin. “Personally, I help in Legacy, but most people go to Rosa Lee.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3_5_Educators_Rising_Tsao-900x600.jpg)
