Conifer High School Theme Package ‘22
10441 Highway 73 Conifer, Colorado 303.982.5255 https://conifer.jeffcopublicschools.org Colorado and Jeffco Leagues Enrollment: Senior: 202 Junior: 203 Sophomore: 188 Freshman: 230 Staff: 90 Wesley Paxton, Principal
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ALL EYES ON SPIRIT Looking into the eyes of school spirit, senior Benjamin Lack and the varsity volleyball fan section jump on the bleachers cheering for the volleyball team. Lack, along with his senior classmates, led the student section in cheer and controlled the energy at games. “This school has made me a better leader and school spirit really brought our senior class together,” Lack said. photo by k. smith
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BUILDING FOUNDATIONS Madeline Potter, junior, builds the base for a robot for the BEST Robotics competition held each year in the fall. Potter cut a piece of plywood to hold the motors and cortex and created the base for the final forklift design. Team members worked on the robot after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “BEST Robotics was a “warm up” competition before our main, FIRST Robotics, competition in March,” Potter said. photo by c. potter
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ON THE FENCE 15 feet away from the newly built bleachers juniors Lucas Loyd, Myles Jordan, Conner Hale, Tanner Michael, and seniors Caedon Kelly, Benjamin Lack, and Joshua Barrett cheer on the football team during the first home game of the season. From a star football player to an injury-bound sideline fan, Michael showed up. “The way I cheer changes depending on which side I’m on. When I’m on the side lines, it feels more electric, as if I’m right there with my team feeling that hit. Behind the fence I don’t feel connected like a family. I feel that I’m watching my favorite football team at a super bowl,” Michael said. photo by a. miller
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IN THE HEAT While playing the clarinet, freshman Lila Braun and junior Gilbert Sikora watch the conductor during halftime at a football game. Braun battled nerves when it was time for her to perform, but never missed a note. “I’m always scared that I will forget what I’m about to do. But I get out on the field and muscle memory kicks in. You get used to it and it’s super fun to experience,” Braun said. photo by c. spencer
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CAREFUL PREPARATION Junior Mackenzie Coleman draws designs on her Day of the Dead mask in Melissa Aguilar’s Spanish class in preparation for painting. The Day of the Dead was a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. It largely originated in Mexico. photo by c. neumeier
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FRONT OFFICE SHENANIGANS Athletic Secretary Patty Gacnik, Financial Secretary Marilyn McDermond, Clinic Aide Marianne Hislop, and Principal’s Secretary Annie Wesselhoff keep the school running. To keep the smiles on their faces they sometimes broke out in impromptu exercises or games. photo by l. wilson
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The football games were always the most fun, especially when you were a freshman, because you would get booted to the back but still feel included. - Lexi Gunnufson, senior The transition from middle school to high school really hit me. The work load totally changed and I was not prepared, but I got used to it and have got better at managing it. - Kira Kralicek, junior I do remember the school getting together and doing a huge bonfire out by the bus lanes towards the end of the year. That will always stick with me. - Jacob Berry, senior My brother went here when I was a freshman, so I was able to follow in his footsteps. It made fitting in much easier. The people he knew, I knew. - Joshua Barrett, senior I came from Virgina in middle school and I can say it’s much better here. Everyone’s not in a rush, and it makes life not as hectic and doesn’t feel like everyone’s going, going, going. - Connor Dastur, junior
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I feel I have a lot more freedom here in high school, more so than I did in middle school. I like how most teachers are there to help, if it is needed. My favorite staff member this year has been Mr. Manier. He keeps me accountable, and on top of my work. - Kevin Kuehn, freshman Everyone in the Conifer lives in a 10-plus mile radius, but we’ve all learned to become so close. Just since middle school and elementary school it has brought everyone closer since the beginning. I’m so grateful for the community our school has created. - Jackson Davidson, junior I’ll never forget the large number of people who come together during pep rallies for the soccer bubble competitions. That always put smiles on peoples faces, and I know it’s my favorite part of the pep rallies. Just ‘cause we all live in the mountains, I really feel that it makes Conifer a community. - Jared Bohne, junior
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I really tried to get involved with the school as much as I possibly could. I think everyone could agree with me when I say it worked. When I got involved with leadership positions like Student Government and HOSA, I ended up falling in love with Conifer and Jeffco schools in general. After being a state officer for HOSA for two years I went to state for it and placed third for CPR with Piper Espinosa. I was able to get an executive internship at St. Anthony’s Hospital working night shifts. - Paul DeStefano, senior At my last small school, which was in Golden, I had a small circle of friends, but when I came here I feel I have changed and branched out in order to meet new people. I think that is solely because there are a lot more people at the schools up here. I really did enjoy both schools, but I am glad I was able to come to a bigger school to expand the amount of people I know. - Wyatt Nordwald, junior
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