DAKOTA “CODY”SULLIVAN NEON NIGHTS

On a dark, moody night, Makena Swenson was attending a football game and was participating in the storm’s activities. She has never heard the storm so loud and energetic--Thunder’s spirit was incredible. A sudden surge of water suddenly came at her, soaking her neon clothes. The once bright colors were dulled, as well as the clothes of the students around her. She calls the night a, “core memory” and says, “The energy was just top notch.” As the night went on, the energy rose as the thunder passed into the fourth quarter. The storm’s energy was brisk, leaving no exception for Makena. As Thunder scored touchdown after touchdown, storm’s roaring, thunder wins the game. The storm was going crazy, ending the night with an impactful and spirited chant.

From activities to academics, Makena finds the balance. Her favorite activities at Rocklin include rallies, participating in the storm, and really just showing her thunder spirit. Makena says, “I think you should always participate in your school activities because the four years goes by fast.” She plans to go to Cal Poly SLO and major in animal science to become a future veterinarian. Makena has had many highlights at Rocklin, but looks forward to branching out and taking responsibility in the next chapters of her life.