• October 1810-/25 College Application Workshop in the library (8:15 - 9:15 a.m.)
  • October 1810/25 Halloween Freshman Friday (8:30 - 9:00)
  • October 1810/24-26 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  • October 1810/23 PSAT (GYM & MPR)
  • October 1810/19 RCHS Band Competition
  • October 1811/17 Maxt Out Dance Competition (Varsity & JV) @Glendale High School
  • October 1811/11 Veterans Day
  • October 1811/5 Election Day/Public Election Station
  • October 1811/1 College Application Workshop in library (8:15-9:15 a.m)
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The Cat's Eye

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The Cat's Eye
Teagan Backer

Teagan Backer, Editor-In-Cheif

Teagan Backer is a junior at RCHS, this is her third year in journalism. Backer is currently a staff reporter for The Cat’s Eye. Her favorite thing about journalism is getting to write about current events around the school and taking photos around campus. When Backer is not at school or working on The Cat’s Eye she is either listening to music, roller skating, or crocheting.

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Caption: Graphic made on canva of eight albums. Albums include: “Siamese Dream” by Smashing Pumpkins, “Rumors” by Fleetwood Mac, “Among My Swans” by Mazzy Star, “Grace” by Jeff Buckley, “Everybody else is Doing it so why Can’t we?” by the Cranberries, “Souvlaki” by Slowdive, “we fell in love in october, October Passed Me By” by Girl in Red, and lastly, “Louder Than Bombs” by The Smiths.

RCHS students fall music favorites

Teagan Backer and Sophie Patron
November 1, 2024
Graphic titled “Environmental Club” showing a garden with trees and flowers in the background.

Planting the seeds towards a greener school year

Sophie Patron and Teagan Backer
October 21, 2024
Mr. Matt Garner aims to hit Mr. Benjamin Sankey with the dodgeball.

RCHS staff go head to head in annual staff dodgeball game

Teagan Backer and Sophie Patron
September 24, 2024
Mr. Jared Derksen throws the ball to try to hit his opponent in the annual staff dodgeball game.

Mr. David Lee picks up a ball with his sights set on his opponent.

Mr. Jose Fuentes attempts to dodge a ball during the annual staff dodgeball competition.

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RCHS rooters holding a flag and standing for the Pledge of Allegiance with the senior class behind them.

RCHS hosts a Welcome Back Rally for the first time in fourteen Years

Teagan Backer and Bailee Small
August 28, 2024
Two students from Asian Student Union pose for a photo with their club signs.

RCHS hosts annual club rush

Teagan Backer and Ray Hernandez
August 23, 2024
Graphic design done on Canva of a student working but thinking about videogames and not focusing on her work

Deadline dilemma: student procrastination

Teagan Backer, News Editor
May 10, 2024
National Wildlife week offers the chance to learn more about the animals native to North America, their habitats, and how to help them thrive.

Preserving paradise: National Wildlife Week spotlight

Teagan Backer and Bailee Small
April 11, 2024
8th graders in the bleachers from the surrounding middle schools are hyped up and excited to attend the rally.

[Photo] RCHS students show incoming freshmen the Cougar spirit with 8th grade rally

Fozaan Noor, Copy Editor
February 29, 2024
The storm that passed through Southern California in early February brought snow to the San Gabriel mountains.

Atmospheric river hits California and causes problems around campus

Teagan Backer, News Editor
February 13, 2024
Wonka is the third live-action film based on Roald Dahl's novel, following Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Chocolate dreams on the big screen; “Wonka” movie review

Bailee Small and Teagan Backer
January 31, 2024
Glow Recipe and Drunk Elephant stands in Sephora at Victoria Gardens

Skincare scandal: preteens run wild in makeup stores, causing chaos

Teagan Backer and Bailee Small
January 22, 2024
Caption: Annabeth Chase, Grover Underwood, and Percy Jackson standing on a balcony in the new show’s premiere

Anticipation grows as “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” TV show nears its debut date

Teagan Backer and Joanna Wu
December 12, 2023
Caption: Lucy Grey Baird having her name drawn in the reaping at district 12

Hunger Games prequel meets fans’ expectations

Teagan Backer, Sophie Patron
December 11, 2023
The Beatles preforming in their music video for Now and Then

The Beatles release a new hit single

Teagan Backer and Regan Wright
December 4, 2023
Five cross country runners pose for a picture at a meet.

Boys and girls cross country season wrap up

Abi Soleta and Teagan Backer
November 8, 2023
Every human experiences fear, what are you scared of? Graphic made on Canva

The psychology of fear

Teagan Backer, News Editor
October 31, 2023
2023 Homecoming Queen, Kennedy Alexander, stands smiling not knowing that she is minutes away from winning Homecoming Queen.

[Photo] 2023 Homecoming Court

Shareen Siddiqui, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2023
Ariana Devitta, Audrey Chu,Lindsey Peralta, and Kawena Kauleinamoku dress up in pool floats for beach attire day.

Splashing into spirit week: RCHS homecoming

Teagan Backer and Bailee Small
September 19, 2023
The RCHS Cougars lining up on offense against the Valencia Vikings

[Photo] RCHS wins highly-anticipated homecoming game

Joshua Sun, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
The new RCHS teacher line up for a photo during the September staff meeting.

New Teachers At Rancho

Teagan Backer and Nevaeh Gueringer
September 1, 2023
The new V building at Rancho Cucamonga High School is on the East side of campus and houses math and Spanish classes.

The new V building is open for the 23-24 school year

Teagan Backer and Elika Seifi
August 30, 2023
Caption: Members of the RCHS track team line up on the blocks to compete in a race.

The differences between track and cross country

Teagan Backer and Kyra García
May 17, 2023
Mini-Tac playing for Jr. Foxtails Roller Derby, she is a jammer and just skated out of the pack.

Behind the scenes of junior roller derby

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2023
Students in ASB celebrate and enjoy the snow on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Snow blankets RCHS in rare storm

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2023
A cheeseburger from RCHS.

What’s for lunch? Students discuss cafeteria food at RCHS

Bailee Small and Teagan Backer
January 31, 2023
Rancho Cucamonga’s high school varsity cross country girls about to finish the CIF prelim race

Cross country dominate Southern California

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2022
Rancho Cucamonga’s high school varsity cross country girls about to finish the CIF prelim race

Cross country dominates southern California

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
RCHS cross country wins Mt. SAC

RCHS cross country wins Mt. SAC

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2022
Girls Cross Country Varsity Winners at the Inland Empire challenge

Girls cross country dominates So. Cal.

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2022
RCHS 22’ Bookmark Contest

RCHS 22’ Bookmark Contest

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2022
A student purchases homecoming tickets at lunch in the student store.

2022 homecoming tickets on sale

Teagan Backer, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2022
RCHS students cheer from the students section during the 2021 Homecoming rally.

Rancho prepares for Homecoming ‘22

Teagan Backer and Shareen Siddiqui
August 30, 2022
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