CA Senior Journal - Class of 2011

Class of 2011

Colorado Academy

Our Graduates - Class of 2011

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he Class of 2011 is made up of 86 seniors ; all continuing their educational pursuits at four-year colleges and universities across the globe from Lugano, Switzerland to San Antonio, Texas, and spanning the nation from Tacoma, Washington to Waterville, Maine.

This class is punctuated by the academic, artistic, engineering, and entrepreneurial talents of its members, as well as by their physical and athletic endeavors. They have been honored and recruited for sports from lacrosse to skating, for their passion for service and commitment to human rights, and for their gifts of artistry. They have been recognized for their ability to express themselves on stage and through the written and spoken word.

Among these students are three Daniels Scholars, several playwrights at Denver’s Curious Theatre, top winners in drama and writing competitions, and winners of the regional Mock Trial Competition. CA’s class of 2011 includes members of the All-State Choir, editors of CA’s award-winning Kokopelli literary magazine, portfolio artists, photographers, and students of languages ranging from Spanish to Swahili.

Collectively, this group has served nearly 50 nonprofit organizations with more than two-thousand hours of community service, including a record-breaking Students HOPE event on CA’s campus.

These students are witnesses to change; they are resilient, adaptable, and cognizant of what they have. In preparing this Senior Journal, many wrote of their gratitude for the opportunity to attend CA, to find their passions, to participate, to have teachers who pushed them, and who cared a great deal.

“The teachers at CA have changed my life. Words cannot express my gratitude for what they have given me. Thank you to all my teachers: you truly have the most important job in the world.” “CA taught me so many wonderful things, but I think the thing I will use most is how I was taught to learn. CA teachers taught us to research, to think outside the box, and in different, strange ways and be independently savvy. I am very thankful for that.” “I don’t think I will ever forget the community that is here. I’ve become the person I am with the students with whom I will graduate, and it’s hard to imagine what my life will be like without them. All the faculty and staff here help make this community, and I know too well that there are few places like Colorado Academy.”

Colorado Academy Trustees 2010-2011 Andrew S. Allan Morgan O. Bassey Andy Chaikovsky Laurence Chang Stephanie Comfort Peter Culshaw Marc L. Ducnuigeen John C. Fenley Fritz L. Fisher Olga Garcia

Ming J. Hall Jim Kidder, CA ’80 Maggie M. King Sharon Maffei Jeanine Hughes Murphy Dr. Terrence Murphy Peggy Graham Phillips, CA ’80 Sara Resnick Bryan Ritz

Bernard W. Schotters Celia C. Sheneman Thomas J. Sisk Lisa K. von Gunten, CA ’79 John W. Zimmerman Renee Ducnuigeen, Parent Association President, ex officio Jeska Horgan-Kobelski ’98, Alumni Association President, ex officio

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Colorado Academy Class of 2011 Commencement Dinner June 8, 2011

6:15 p.m. | Reception 7:15 p.m. | Dinner Approximately 8:30 p.m. | After-Dinner Remarks Menu by Epicurean Catering

Caprese Salad Stack with Balsamic Glaze and Basil Oil and Housemade Grissini Italian Bistro Chicken Roulade Or Pre-ordered Vegetarian Entrée: Vegetarian Grilled Portobello Mushroom Stack Bistro Style Tiramisu Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Pie Iced Tea or Coffee Service of alcoholic beverages is resricted to those 21 years and older Senior Memory Boards On Display in Raether Library Restrooms: Knowles, Schotters, Rather & Gates Lower School Centerpieces will adorn brunch tables tomorrow 2

Colorado Academy Class of 2011 Commencement Thursday, June 9, 2011 • 9:30 a.m.

Program Prelude Music Performed by the Boulder Brass Processional (Audience Stands) “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar The Boulder Brass Welcome Mike Davis, Ph.D., Head of School “The Road Home” Paulus Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus Violin: Deirdre Plaus, Allie Schneider, Thomas Sisk Cindy Jordan, Director Board Chair’s Remarks Bernard W. Schotters Principal’s Remarks Jonathan Vogels, Ph.D. “The Prayer” Clausen Chamber Choir Student Speaker Paige Maney Presentation of Diplomas Bernard W. Schotters Recessional (Audience Stands) The Boulder Brass Brunch for all attending Commencement will be served in the Campus Center.

Restrooms are located in the SW corner of the Carolyn Smith Center and the NE corner of Welborn House.

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Colorado Academy Class of 2011

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Maya Nicole Aggen................................... 5 Phillip Maxwell Allen................................ 5 Trevor Paul Anderson................................ 5 Brenna Alexandra Baker........................... 6 William Cody Behan.................................. 6 Jonathan Roberts Bentley.......................... 6 Joel Craig Lambert Berdie......................... 7 Erin Esra Bilir............................................. 7 Adeline Carey Bortz................................... 7 Jonathan Ward Ellis Bost........................... 8 Annabel Victoria Bowlen.......................... 8 Avvery Elijha Boyd.................................... 8 Genell Emily Britton.................................. 9 Olivia Grace Brown................................... 9 Vincent Stacey Brown, Jr........................... 9 Clare Arledge Burchenal......................... 10 Mary Alice Burkett.................................. 10 Michael Angelo Carlo............................. 10 Gabriel David Chacon............................. 11 Margaret E. Chavez................................. 11 Alexa Trilby Cohen.................................. 11 Lauren Nichole Conrad........................... 12 Natalie de Lauy Coogan.......................... 12 Caroline Marie Cramer............................ 12 Michael Andrew Crawford...................... 13 Alexa Jo Culshaw..................................... 13 Sawyer Griffin D’Argonne....................... 13 Parker Howell Davis................................ 14 Andrew Nicholas Elder........................... 14 Christopher Barkley Eliot........................ 14 Allegra Kempton Flanigan...................... 15 MacMullin Richey Freeman.................... 15 John Whitmore Fritzinger........................ 15 Hannah Leah Goldman........................... 16 Matthew Daniel Greene.......................... 16 Schuyler Everett Grey.............................. 16 Robert Cameron Hendry......................... 17 Kiel Mackenzie Hogan............................ 17 Austin William Hafenstein Holmes........ 17 Claire Lavery Ingebretsen........................ 18 John Stewart Jackson V........................... 18 Petra Elizabeth Jans.................................. 18 Madisen Kelly Janssen............................. 19

Bryan Paul Lawson Jennings................... 19 Lauren Janine Juarez................................ 19 David Hillel Kessler.................................. 20 Caroline Maria Knight............................. 20 Talia Samantha Levine-Ruxin................. 20 Paige Mercer Lindquist............................ 21 Nicole Clara LyVere................................. 21 Paige Victoria Maney............................... 22 Matthew Christopher Mannshardt......... 22 Joseline Marquez..................................... 22 Maia Corinne McCoy.............................. 23 Christopher James Millsap....................... 23 Anthony Monzon................................... 23 Tuong Vi Thi Nguyen.............................. 24 Kurt Brandenburg Oleson....................... 24 Emily Nicole Orendorff........................... 24 Joseph Stanislaus Orzynski...................... 25 Sonja Kathryn Patterson.......................... 25 John Edward Pederson............................. 25 Thomas Gregg Pederson.......................... 26 Deirdre Marie Plaus................................. 26 Kara Elizabeth Powell............................... 26 Alex Joseph Rajaniemi............................. 27 Karlee Lyn Rajaniemi............................... 27 Sarah Jessica Rockford............................. 28 Abigail Samantha Rosenblum................. 28 Paige Elizabeth Roth................................ 28 Alexandra Elyse Schneider...................... 29 Lauren Frances Singer............................. 29 Thomas Joseph Sisk III............................ 29 Margaret Stewart Slattery........................ 30 Eliza Jane Spear........................................ 30 Andrew Eyre Sweeney............................. 30 Shea Corinne Sweeney............................ 31 Lily Rose Talesnick................................... 31 Katherine Elizabeth Thomas................... 32 Amanda Jean Troy................................... 32 Adam Charles Vidikan............................ 32 Clayton Raines Vitek............................... 33 William Reid von Gunten....................... 33 Kiah Marie Williams................................ 33 Emily Diane Reinhardt Wimpee............. 34 Elsa Bentley Woolley................................ 34

Maya Nicole Aggen At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee My favorite CA memory is my first Homecoming Dance in Kassler. It was the first time I really bonded with my entire class, and I just love dancing my heart out.

My favorite tradition has to be the fall concert. It might be the most informal choir concert but we get to sing the best songs.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would love to be remembered as a person who loved life, made everyone feel like he or she had a friend, and spoke with honesty and conviction. And of course — as a fashion icon!

Phillip Maxwell Allen At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University in Orange, California My favorite CA memory is my time with the CA Lacrosse Program. From “Miss Understood Beardmore” to the amazing coaching of Lance Savage, Dan Pratt, Brel McCoy, and JC Pritchard. They made me love the sport even more by showing that you can have fun but still be the best. I will always remember beating Kent, and going on the Spring Break trips with the “Brotherhood.”

My favorite tradition was making cinnamon bread in the MAC class every Friday, and eating it on the bus before I could get it to my parents.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as someone who can make you laugh, but also be serious when the time calls for it, as someone who works hard, but is able to still have fun, and as someone who loved all of his friends and will miss them all.

Trevor Paul Anderson At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas My favorite CA memory is of hanging out with Kiel Hogan.

Favorite CA Tradition: I love the alumni vs. senior vs. teachers vs. parents race on Giant Relay day.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a kid who didn’t take life too seriously.

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Brenna Alexandra Baker At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Mills College in Oakland, California My favorite CA memory is of running sound for the Student One Act plays. When else can you see the same show five times in one week, and still find it hilarious?

Favorite CA Tradition: Teacher Holiday show. Faculty deserve a chance to be immature more often.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my commitment to working for my beliefs.

William Cody Behan At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California My favorite CA memory is the spring musical every year.

It’s a real bonding experience when we come together to make something great. (And get yelled at occasionally...)

Favorite CA Tradition: CA to Go. We need our coffee and muffins to make it through long blocks.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a varsity tennis player, a performer, a Mock Trial witness, an academic, and being a part of something so much bigger.

Jonathan Roberts Bentley At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California My favorite CA memories are of all the times I came in to Mr. T’s classroom to talk about everything from Bacon’s Rebellion to my college decision. I will always remember our chats.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies because my buddy, Carleton, always makes assemblies entertaining.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my commitment to Mock Trial and Model UN clubs.

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Joel Craig Lambert Berdie At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts My favorite CA memory is of the 2010 men’s lacrosse team beating Kent after their 17-year run. This rivalry means so much; not only to the players on the field but to the entire CA community.

Favorite CA Tradition: The pep rally before the Homecoming games. It’s just so much fun... you can sense the excitement.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for working hard, being friendly, being bold, and having fun.

Erin Esra Bilir At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Columbia University in New York City, New York Favorite CA Memory: I loved teaching two AP U.S. history classes on women’s history for Mr. Terrazas. It was the highlight of my high school experience.

Favorite CA Tradition: I’ve always loved Senior Kidnap Day. Having the opportunity to take the day off as a community is priceless.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope that I will be remembered for being passionate and driven both inside and outside of the classroom. And, hopefully, for having been kind.

Adeline Carey Bortz At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memories are of Kassler times.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies, without a doubt. My buddy, Jack, has been the highlight of my senior year! And AP Physics.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a happy, energetic person who brought lots of laughs and plenty of pizzazz to the classroom!

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Jonathan Ward Ellis Bost At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri My favorite CA memories are of Interim.

Favorite CA Tradition: Service learning.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for surprising teachers: for walking in the first day looking like a fool but having something mildly intelligent to say.

Annabel Victoria Bowlen At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory was when I was in First Grade. I will never forget the times the First Grade teachers would dress up as mad scientists and pretend like they weren’t our teachers. I believed every time that they were actually scientists.

Favorite CA Tradition: When I was in Kindergarden at CA, I felt so privileged to have a Senior Buddy. I looked up to her as my inspiration. I hope that my Kindergarden buddy looks up to me the same way.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as a person that you could come to for problems with home life or school life. I want to help support every student’s opinions.

Avvery Elijha Boyd At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, North Carolina.

My favorite CA memory would have to be freshman year because there was so much hope and excitement as we went into our first year of high school. I also began to open up more and started to connect with some of my best friends I have now and hopefully will have for a while.

Favorite CA Tradition: Giant Relay Day is my favorite CA tradition because it is a day filled with fun that brings all aspects of the school together. During the day there are so many activities that you are able to see all of the types of people and personalities that live in the school.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a respectful person. I feel that I always tried to manage how I looked and how other people saw me.

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Genell Emily Britton At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington My favorite CA memories come from all the time I spent in the College Office my senior year. It is such a welcoming place, and I loved going in there during my free blocks to hang out, do homework, and talk to Cathy, Mark and Sally.

There never was a time I didn’t laugh while I was there, and it really highlighted my senior year.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies! I looked forward to having them every Thursday during assembly.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who was passionate about choir, as a hard-working student, and as a kind person.

Olivia Grace Brown At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas My favorite CA memory is decorating cookies with Eliza and our Kindergarden Buddy last winter.

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite CA tradition is the Senior Portfolio Program. It is such a great way to bring the entire school together and celebrate the visual arts.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA for my love for art.

Vincent Stacey Brown, Jr. At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina Favorite CA Memory: I will never forget the day that I was named a Daniel’s Fund Scholar. It was amazing to see the entire CA community embrace and celebrate my accomplishment.

Favorite CA Tradition: Specialty Group Rehearsals. Each rehersal could’ve easily been an episode for a hit TV sitcom.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as someone who truly grew, persevered, and used all of his resources to become a better student, leader, and person.

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Clare Arledge Burchenal At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia My favorite CA memories are from Interim. It was a great experience every year!

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite tradition is the time set aside every day for advisory. I will never forget the great times that we had over the years.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my enthusiam towards everything I did throughout high school.

Mary Alice Burkett At CA since First Grade, will attend Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania My favorite CA memory was pranking Jackie in Costa Rica with the soccer team. But also being the fruitcake of my advisory, the Wolf Den. Yay Wolf Cubs!

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite tradition would have to be wearing the new student-designed T-shirts around school when soccer starts, because it upsets everyone and is hilarious.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for how I say mountain. “Meowwntain.”

Michael Angelo Carlo At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University in Orange, California My favorite CA memory was Interim last year where my friends and I climbed the top of the San Dunes. Also probably all of my days in Lower School.

My favorite CA tradition would be the Spring Choir Concert. Whether it was at the Newman Center or at the Church, I always had a fun time.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be known for the positive attitude and sense of humor that not only I, but the entire Carlo family brought to Colorado Academy.

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Gabriel David Chacon At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memories are of hanging out in Kassler.

Those were the best memories because everyone just got to be themselves and escape from some of the stress of school.

Favorite CA Tradition: Senior Kidnap day has got to be my favorite tradition, mostly because it’s the only day when everyone gets to run down the hallway like something is wrong.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? uh...for my rock-hard abs?

Margaret E. Chavez At CA since Eighth Grade, will attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado My favorite CA memory at CA was the first day of freshman year when all of the seniors stood on the steps yelling and cheering to welcome us to the Upper School.

It was horrifying at the time, but looking back on it, I can’t help but smile because it did make me feel really cool.

Favorite CA Tradition: Advisory is definitely my favorite CA tradition. I always looked forward to having a homeroom and getting together with the same group of people everyday. My advisory was a second family to me.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA for my energy and my school pride. I will forever remain a “Mustang” at heart and carry that school spirit and energetic attitude wherever I go.

Alexa Trilby Cohen At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Hamilton College in Clinton, New York Favorite CA Memory: There really are too many, but one of my favorite CA memories was in Pre-K when Katherine Thomas and I were chasing Stewart Jackson around the playground screaming, “I’m going to kiss you!”

Favorite CA Tradition: I’ve always loved assemblies, and I miss the all-school assemblies because they really brought a community feel to the school.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA as the girl who never stopped trying.

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Lauren Nichole Conrad At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia Favorite CA Memory: The one time Genell taught Mark Moody to “volcano” in the College Office. It was a beautiful sight!

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies because I enjoy acting like a kid with them!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like people to remember how I always walked hand-in-hand down the hall with Talia Levine and Genell Britton, and for our super-awesome greetings to each other.

Natalie de Lauy Coogan At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan My favorite CA memory is when I went to Winterfest with Avvery. It was great.

Favorite CA Tradition: High-waisted Wednesday. It’s where you wear your pants high-waisted in tennis. Winning!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for being magical, delicious, and hard core.

Caroline Marie Cramer At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas My favorite CA memory is when the Women’s Varsity Soccer team beat Kent Denver in the playoffs last year. One of our captains told us before the game that we represented something much bigger than ourselves; that we represented CA. It was the one game in which we knew we were going to walk off the field feeling satisfied regardless of the score, because we loved what we represented. Scoring from midfield with two minutes left was awesome, too.

Favorite CA Tradition: I absolutely love Giant Relay Day. I’m amazed to see how many alumni return to the school just to experience the sense of community that I have felt at CA every single day I’ve been here. It’s remarkable just to see the whole school come together on one of the last days of the year to connect, compete, and celebrate together.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope to be remembered simply as an individual who came to school everyday, hoping to grow as a student, athlete, and person, because engaging in meaningful experiences is what, I believe, CA is all about.

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Michael Andrew Crawford At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah My favorite CA memory would have to be playing varsity soccer at CA, and leading the team to many wins along with my co-captain Thomas Pederson. A few of the best highlights would be traveling to Costa Rica, going camping with the team, and playing in the State Quarterfinals this last year.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies. They are adorable.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my hard work in all aspects of my life during high school. I put a ton of effort into athletics, academics, and just trying to be a good friend to anyone I could.

Alexa Jo Culshaw At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California My favorite CA memories are having four friends sing “Happy Birthday” to my sister, Kelly, in the lunchroom; sitting outside with friends; and the twisted chronicles of Varsity Soccer.

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite tradition at CA is advisory. Long live the Wolf Cubs!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for my laughter and ability to make people smile.

Sawyer Griffin D’Argonne At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory is the opening of my art show, “Slappy Hour.”

Favorite CA Tradition: The alumni baseball game during Giant Relay Day. It gives me the opportunity to play against my brother.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my contributions to the CA community as the Varsity Baseball Captain, Portfolio Artist, and all-around student.

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Parker Howell Davis At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory was this past year at the Winter Choir concert. A series of meetings with Cindy Jordan in the summer and fall after voice lessons led to her support and facilitation of the Chamber Choir performing a piece that I composed. My favorite CA memory at CA was standing in front of the choir at the concert and watching all those incredibly talented students sing my song with me. And I can’t decide if I was more moved by the applause that followed, or by looking over at Kurt Oleson, at the piano, giving me a big thumbs up.

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite CA tradition is the partnered events of the Honors Recital and the student-run Coffee Haüs. Though the shows differ greatly in content, they both offer students the opportunity to showcase the great musical gifts that CA both collects from the outside and also effects in its own students.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA as a student that wanted nothing more than to create something to share with the incredible minds and souls around him.

Andrew Nicholas Elder At CA since Third Grade, will attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California My favorite CA memory was in Fifth Grade when I stayed with a family in Scotland via the CA exchange program.

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day because it is an amazing way to wrap up the year with a day of relaxation and fun competition.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for starting the Homecoming Car show, and that it will continue to bring the CA community together. I think that it is a great tradition.

Christopher Barkley Eliot At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Cornell University in Ithaca, New York My favorite CA memory is spending Spring Break having fun with my friends on the lacrosse team in Florida.

Favorite CA Tradition: My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten Buddies because Sam Sweeney looks mighty fine in a tutu.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for executing Double Dream hands with great precision and spunk.

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Allegra Kempton Flanigan At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio My favorite CA memory is being on sports teams here at CA. I love the sense of family, and we always had really fun times that I will never forget!

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day because everyone in the school gets into it, and it’s always fun to spend the whole day outside!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope I can be remembered by CA as being a good athlete, artist and just an all-around happy person.

MacMullin Richey Freeman At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University in Orange, California My favorite CA memory is making it to the State Soccer Finals.

Favorite CA Tradition: Senior Kidnap Day What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for my YouTube videos.

John Whitmore Fritzinger At CA since Fourth Grade, will attend Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts My favorite CA memory is playing soccer and making it to the State Quarterfinals.

Favorite CA Tradition: Field Day in Lower School. I remember picking a country to represent and getting really worked up about the different events.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my sense of humor and my constant energy.

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Hannah Leah Goldman At CA since Third Grade, will attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan My favorite CA memory is playing make believe on the playground in Third and Fourth grades.

Favorite CA Tradition: I love my Kindergarten Buddy so much. Anna has honestly been one of the highlights of my senior year.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I’d like to be remembered for my photography, among other things.

Matthew Daniel Greene At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota My favorite CA memories are of running through the halls with our First Place Regional plaque from tennis.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day, because we get a day off of school during a stressful time of the year to have a fun time with friends.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? l would like to be remembered for the contributions I made to the Tennis Team and the Ultimate Frisbee Team.

Schuyler Everett Grey At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado My favorite CA memory at CA was in 2010 when the CA Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team stunned Kent Denver for the first time in decades. With Slater Field packed, it was the most exciting, adrenaline-filled 48 minutes of my life. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

My favorite CA tradition is hands down our Kindergarden Buddies. They brought so much laughter and excitement each time we saw them. They are easily the best part of senior year.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as the kid who made people laugh, and as the first student to ever have a ceramics portfolio art show.

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Robert Cameron Hendry At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Redlands in Redlands, California My favorite CA memory is when I scored the gamewinning basket in the last ten seconds at our Mustang invitational game, and there were a ton of people there.

Favorite CA Tradition: Interim because I have never heard of any other school doing this. It is the best time to get to know people and have a great time.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a person who could make people laugh.

Kiel Mackenzie Hogan At CA since Third Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory is of hanging out with Trevor Anderson.

Favorite CA Tradition: I enjoy Senior Kidnap day. It’s a fun time for everyone and missing school is a plus!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for making people laugh and my sense of humor. I try to bring a smile to people’s faces.

Austin William Hafenstein Holmes At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory is my sophmore-year Interim when we went fly fishing.

Favorite CA Tradition: Interim is my favorite CA tradition, because it offers unique learning experiences outside of the classroom.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my personality.

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Claire Lavery Ingebretsen At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California My favorite CA memory is simply a normal day; walking through the hallways, smiling, and greeting teachers and peers.

I love how at CA I feel so at home and happy all the time.

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten Buddies. I love my buddy, and it makes my day when I get to spend time with her!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for being a funny and vibrant person.

John Stewart Jackson V At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois Favorite CA Memory: One of my oldest and favorite CA memories was my first play in MAC class (Second Grade) because that was the first time that I experienced the thrill of theater and I’ve loved it from then on.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies and Advisory. Jake is my Kindergarten Buddy. He’s always a ball of fun, and I’ve enjoyed all the time we get to spend with him. My advisory has some of the greatest people in it, and we’ve become so close. It’s honestly the best part of the day. Love my Wolf Cubs!!!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope to be remembered for my presence and my voice. I hope that I’ve been able to help the people of this community, and that people will remember me for being who I am, not who they wanted me to be.

Petra Elizabeth Jans At CA since Third Grade, will attend Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado Favorite CA Memory: Making a movie about princesses with my best friends in Mr. Vardens’s Fifth Grade class was one of my favorite CA memories. Winning the league volleyball title my senior year is also one of my favorite CA memories.

Favorite CA Tradition: Choir Concerts have always been the highlight of my year since middle school. Choir was an important part of my life at CA, and concerts never ceased to be rewarding experiences.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA for my unyielding work ethic and my contibutions to the Volleyball Team and the choir program.

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Madisen Kelly Janssen At CA since Second Grade, will attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma Washington Favorite CA Memory: Making movies in Mr. Varden’s Fifth Grade class. Then, in Seventh Grade when Caroline Cramer got kicked out of class for simply giving me a high five on a project!

Favorite CA Tradition: The Teacher Christmas Holiday show that always makes me laugh seeing the teachers be so much more human.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my leadership on the soccer field and my bubbly personality.

Bryan Paul Lawson Jennings At CA since Third Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memories are of riding Felix’s bus morning and afternoon with, what seemed at the time, to be big students, but they were probably only Eighth Graders or Freshmen.

Favorite CA Tradition: Probably Color Wars and Giant Relay Day because everyone is done with tests and classes, so everyone is relaxed and having fun.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? My mark on CA has been to be friendly to others and even if you don’t make major accomplishments you can still have an effect on the community.

Lauren Janine Juarez At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana My favorite CA memory was when I first met everyone at Freshmen orientation. Everyone was so welcoming, and it made my transition from public to private school much easier than expected. For that, I am thankful.

My favorite CA tradition is welcoming the incoming freshmen on their first day.

It’s a great day for meeting new people, and it is awesome finally being the seniors who decide on the theme!!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for being able to attend the Diversity Leadership Conference and the Amnesty International Conference and represent CA. 19

David Hillel Kessler At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington Favorite CA Memory: Senior year had a lot of highs and lows. It was the year that I really think I found myself. After my buddy Craig died, I came to the conclusion that life is too short not to be happy and do what you want. I’ve always wanted to make music, so Avvery and I started doing that; I started pursuing my passion for design and was able to complete a bench with Javier in Operations. This year, I’ve really found out who it is I want to be.

Favorite CA Tradition: Giant Relay Day. The Class of 2011 has annihilated the competition for the past two years and set a course record.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for doing my thing. I never really cared what everyone else was doing. When I wanted to do something, I did it. I didn’t get caught up in stressing over every single test and grade or take the most AP classes. I did this while still being a nice, respectful, decent guy.

Caroline Maria Knight At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York My favorite CA memory at Colorado Academy was Interim my Junior year. A random group of students went to Moab together, and the experience was crazy... in a good way.

Favorite CA Tradition: I really love Interim. I have been able to do many things I would never have done on my own like yoga, mountain biking, and rafting.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered for my contribution to the Ginger community. I feel I represented the CA Gingers well (all five of us).

Talia Samantha Levine-Ruxin At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory was screaming ‘BLANAS’ through the hallways.

Favorite CA Tradition: Kindergarten Buddies. They are adorable.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I know I will always be remembered for being with Lauren Conrad. If I’m there, chances are she is right there with me.

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Paige Mercer Lindquist At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Elon University in Elon, North Carolina My favorite CA memory at CA was doing my Junior year, second trimester Basement Theatre Show, “Play On”. It was so great because we just clicked as a cast. We were able to have a lot of fun, goof around, and make each other laugh while still being serious enough to put on a really great show.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. I think it is such a fun, relaxing way to spend some time with a person you normally would not spend time with. It can help you learn a lot about yourself. I love little kids, and I always looked forward to seeing my Kindergartner every week.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope I am remembered for my love for theatre. I tried to participate as much as I could in as many areas as I could, and I hope people remember me for my passion and my commitment to the performing arts.

Nicole Clara LyVere At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory at CA was when we did MiniSociety in Fourth Grade. It was so much fun to make our own goods to sell, and best of all, have our own money.

My favorite tradition at CA is the senior themes. It is fun to see the shirts and the high school decorations, and best of all, the crazy costumes and outfits that the Seniors make their Freshman Buddies wear.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who loved riding horses, and someone who would always help when you needed it and overall as a nice person.

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Paige Victoria Maney At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington Favorite CA Memory: I think I had the most fun at the Coffee Haus evenings. They were just really fun nights where kids got to show off hidden talents and make fun of ourselves. They were always fun nights, and they each had their own unique flavor to them, because there were always different acts. It’s fun to see how creative and outrageous your friends are.

My favorite CA tradition has to be Homecoming, because it always felt like a week-long affair. Everybody gets revved up for it the week before the actual Homecoming Day, with Spirit Week and whatnot. Then, on the actual day, everybody comes out to support the various teams, and an alum or two shows up and supports the teams as well. And then you get to top it all off with a dance, which as I experienced it, was always in a different location.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for doing my best to lead activities for the Upper School, especially this year.

Matthew Christopher Mannshardt At CA since Eleventh Grade, will attend the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado My favorite CA memory at CA would have to be this last basketball season.

My favorite CA tradition would have to be Senior Kidnap Day, it is a fun day without any school.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who tried to do their best in every subject.

Joseline Marquez At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory from CA was during my first year, and I was terrified to come into a school where most of the people had known each other since Pre-K, and they turned out to be pretty nice.

My favorite CA tradtition is Senior Kidnap day; everyone would always be excited to get the day off from classes and go somewhere fun.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for being really nice.

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Maia Corinne McCoy At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California My favorite CA memory was scrambling to get everything together for my art show, staying late into the night, and feeling rewarded, content and exhausted when it was over.

My favorite CA tradition is Diversity Day. Getting to know other students that I wouldn’t normally talk to, experiencing a taste of a new culture, and engaging in some controversial discussions, allow me to get a lot out of the day, and it’s something I really look forward to.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my interest in human rights, for trying to educate my peers about what is going on in the world, and for trying to make a change.

Christopher James Millsap At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California My favorite CA memory was rock climbing with Mr. Milavec. I’ve never had so much fun in a sport, and there was never a dull moment!

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. I’ve never failed to have fun on Interim, and it has always produced lasting memories. Plus, I found the opportunity to interact with my teachers outside of the classroom very valuable.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as an inquisitive student who always wanted to learn more and delve deeper into a subject, and as a helpful friend who would always lend a hand, especially with computer issues. Also, I hope that the Horizons robotics class that I started will continue on for many years to come.

Anthony Monzon At CA since Third Grade, will attend the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory was playing for the Varsity Soccer team.

My favorite CA traditions are the CA advisory program where I enjoyed being a Wolf Cub, and the Kindergarten Buddy program.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for the times I was able to make people laugh and maintain a positive attitude.

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Tuong Vi Thi Nguyen At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory was when Mr. Hills and Angelo re-enacted the Romeo and Juliet balcony scene in Eighth Grade. If I remember correctly, Mr. Hills was Romeo and Angelo was Juliet.

My favorite CA tradition would be when the members of the faculty play holiday melodies in the cafeteria before Winter Break, because it makes lunch quite a unique experience. I also love the Upper School faculty play.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my work with Amnesty International in promoting human rights.

Kurt Brandenburg Oleson At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts My favorite CA memory was performing in the Senior Showcase my junior year. I was an “honorary senior” for the day and played with the jazz combo. The last song we played was “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. It was a great feeling to play with all of my friends for the whole school.

My favorite CA tradition is the first day of school. Gathering on the steps with all of the Seniors, yelling and screaming at Freshmen was a great feeling. Also, it was really fun to dress up my freshman Buddy in a ridiculous outfit.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as a gentleman and a scholar....that tore up the ivory.

Emily Nicole Orendorff At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland My favorite CA memories are of losing to Kent in the regular season Junior year, then beating them in playoffs.

Get ‘em where it counts the most!

Favorite CA Tradition: The Portfolio Program. Our group this year totally mixed it up with every single one of our shows and I love them!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I mean, a monument resurrected in my honor would be nice. Or a plaque would be good too, so long as it’s solid gold.

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Joseph Stanislaus Orzynski At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland My favorite CA memories were probably just some of the ridiculous conversations and inside jokes I had with my friends. There is nothing in particular which is profound, but those moments meant a lot to me.

My favorite CA tradition was probably Homecoming.

Even though I didn’t ever care about the dance, it was always so fun to have an excuse to carpool and get excited with my friends.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I don’t really know, and I doubt I would be remembered for the things I want. I just hope that when my friends and teachers think of me that they will find something good to say.

Sonja Kathryn Patterson At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memories would have to be the relationships I’ve made throughout my 14 years at CA. I am confident to say that some of these people will be my friends until I die, and I am very thankful for that.

My favorite CA tradition is making cinnamon bread every other Friday in the MAC class in Lower School.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who wasn’t afraid to say what I was thinking and for my dedication to CA as a “lifer.”

John Edward Pederson At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Trinity Unversity in San Antonio, Texas My favorite CA memories all have to do with choir.

Specialty group practices were always way more fun than work. I’ll never forget the great times that I spent with CA singers at school, All-State, and SWACDA. Favorite CA Tradition: Giant Relay Day is the best CA tradition, by far. It is fun to be part of something that has been happening for decades and to participate in true tradition. Also, the Class of 2011 has the school record.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope that I am remembered at CA as someone who devoted himself to a lot of subjects and activities and gave 100% to everything. I hope people will think of me as a good friend, student, and person, whether you knew me well or not.

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Thomas Gregg Pederson At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Davidson College in Charlotte, North Carolina My favorite CA memories are of Men’s Soccer. The camaraderie on the team each year was amazing. It was also a blast to make so many runs deep into the playoffs.

My favorite CA tradition is Homecoming. The dance is fun, but watching all of the Homecoming games is even more enjoyable. Add in the other outdoor activities, and the day makes for an excellent kickoff for the rest of the year.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my participation in CA’s Choral Music Program and the Varsity Men’s Soccer Team.

Deirdre Marie Plaus At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York My favorite CA memories have all come from my Chamber Group. I love spending time with two of my best friends, playing mediocre music “beautifully” and ganging up on the only junior.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim; it’s nice to get away from school for a few days, gain a new group of friends, create inside jokes, and learn everyone’s weird habits.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as the friendly DEIRDRE PLAUS (deer-druh plaz)...not the hundred other pronunciations I heard while I was here.

Kara Elizabeth Powell At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California My favorite CA memories are from Eleventh Grade Interim, dance parties, and climbing stuff...winning.

Favorite CA Tradition: Advisory, because snack is the most important meal of the day.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? For pursuing my passions even when it wasn’t practical, and I didn’t really have the time. But the time to dance is all the time.

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Alex Joseph Rajaniemi At CA since First Grade, will attend Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York Favorite CA Memory: I’d have to say my favorite CA memory was getting up in front of the entire Upper School with Paige to give our acceptance speech for the Presidencies. I wore a bright pink hat and a wrestling onesie. We went to a thrift store to find the most ridiculous outfits possible and made complete fools of ourselves to ensure that our peers enjoyed the speech and looked forward to our approaching senior year. We were obnoxious, but it was excellent.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. Every year we all look forward to seeing who is going to be the fastest; no matter if it’s in the Sixth Grade or up to the final relay among Seniors, Faculty, Alumni, and Parents. It’s a great day to end every year and have time to sit back and reflect with friends and family. I haven’t missed it in 12 years here at CA. It’s one of those events that really defines how close the entire school is and how great of an atmosphere this community provides.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my leadership qualities that the school has helped foster throughout my tenure here at Colorado Academy. I was the Co-President of the student body this year alongside an incredible friend of mine, Paige Maney.

I really think my leadership qualities flourished this past year in my athletic, academic, and choral pursuits and I would hope my seemingly positive impact on those three areas would be remembered when I leave.

Karlee Lyn Rajaniemi At CA since First Grade, will attend Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts My favorite CA memories include making princess movies in Fifth Grade, the “passout” game in Third Grade with Ms. Saidy’s class, voices lessons that just turned into hanging out with friends and Mrs. Jordan, the craziness of freshman year study hall with Christo, the time I “performed” a song about my brother at Coffee Haus, and senior year Winterfest when I kind of crashed the dance!

CA has been such a big part of my life that it’s impossible to pick just one memory.

My favorite CA tradition is when Mr. T started off every Tuesday with “my wife made...” and then described the best ever dessert that she made the night before.

It was awesome to see that not only did our teachers care, but even their wives cared about us too!

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I want to be remembered as someone that meant a lot to the CA community while I was here.

Just as CA meant a lot to me, I hope that I meant a lot to CA. I hope that people will remember me as someone that was a faithful friend, a hard worker, and a person that was a key part of my class.

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Sarah Jessica Rockford At CA since Eighth Grade, will attend Colby College in Waterville, Maine My favorite CA memory is being part of the Cross Country team and all of our crazy shenanigans.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. I made friends with people I never would have had the chance to engage with otherwise, and we visited some amazing places.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for the project I did for my Jenni Wu scholarship with the mothers and babies at The Baby Haven.

Abigail Samantha Rosenblum At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York My favorite CA memory is going to the State Tennis Tournament in Pueblo the past two years with our whole team. It’s a great way to end the season, and we get to bond so much more as a team as we support one another throughout the tournament.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. It’s a great opportunity that only students at CA get, and I have gotten to know new people I would have never been friends with before Interim.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I hope everyone can remember me for being an upbeat and friendly person, dedicated student, and supportive friend.

Paige Elizabeth Roth At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas My favorite CA memories are of choir practices after school, which were always hilarious. The contrast between our polished performances on stage and our antics behind the scenes made choir one of my most unforgettable CA memories.

Favorite CA Tradition: When Mr. T would say every Tuesday, “My wife has made the best ever [insert food here],” and present it to the class.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who said “yes” to every opportunity CA offered.

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Alexandra Elyse Schneider At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York My favorite CA memory is snack time!

My favorite CA tradition is Color Wars. It’s a fun day of friendly competition made more fun when the Black Team wins.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as the girl who confidently combined plaid and stripes.

Lauren Frances Singer At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory is dancing on top of Mrs. Adcock’s tables in First Grade when we were celebrating her birthday.

Favorite CA Tradition: Faculty work days.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I’d like to be remembered as the girl who made it, thanks to those teachers who believed in me.

Thomas Joseph Sisk III At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York My favorite CA memory would have to be my advisory.

We’ve had such a good time over the last four years laughing, eating snack, and bonding! Go Wolf Cubs!

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten Buddies! Sitting with my Buddy, Carlton, at assemblies was always very entertaining.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my fixation with houses and architecture.

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Margaret Stewart Slattery At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York My favorite CA memory is of Coffee Haus. The first one I went to my Sophomore year, Paige and I performed the song “No Air,” and it was very soulful. I discovered that there are people here who are all incredibly talented.

Favorite CA Tradition: Interim, because you get to try new things after being really stressed out, which is a great bonding experience for everyone. Now I can make hot wings, and I also know that I will never ever ride a mountain bike again.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for my swagger, both inside and outside the classroom.

Eliza Jane Spear At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado My favorite CA memory is making lifelong friends.

Favorite CA Tradition: One of my favorite CA traditions was the chocolate milk and graham crackers for snack in Lower School.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a student who worked hard, was a good friend, and member of the Colorado Academy community.

Andrew Eyre Sweeney At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington My favorite CA memories are the times after exams are finished.

Favorite CA Tradition: Senior Kidnap Day. What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as being a gentle giant.

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Shea Corinne Sweeney At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts My favorite CA memories are of Basement Theatre!

Rock on, thespians.

Favorite CA Tradition: Having a Freshman Buddy in which to instill my values. We’ll see how Carson Pavek turns out.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? Hopefully I won’t be remembered as being normal. There’s no intrigue in that.

Lily Rose Talesnick At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut Favorite CA Memory: I am so glad I got to be a part of so many programs at CA; the sisterhood created in the Volleyball Team, the love for music shared within the Choir program, the desire for learning in our academics, and many more experiences that I have shared with people over the years. There isn’t a favorite CA memory to describe what exactly CA has given me.

Favorite CA Tradition: Senior Kindergarden Buddies. I have had the opportunity of being at both ends of this program, and it is such a unique and amazing experience.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I wasn’t ever a class president or a loud speaker on behalf of my class. I have, however, had the opportunity to connect with so many of my classmates and my peers in other classes as a kind of confidante. I have made myself into an approachable person to the community and have enjoyed all of the little relationships that have come out of it.

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Katherine Elizabeth Thomas At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado My favorite CA memory has been all the times I have spent in the theater, rehearsing for all our plays, getting ready for Thescon, practicing crazy tango and swing moves in the Basement Theater with Stewart, and sharing a passion for acting with the thespians.

My favorite CA tradition has been Interim. It has really given me a passion for adventure and traveling, and creating new friendships that never would have come about without all our inside jokes and bonding experiences such as cliff diving, and curling up in sleeping bags and gloves in our tents waiting for a snow storm to pass.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as a hard-working, fun-loving student, figure skater, thespian and friend.

Amanda Jean Troy At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland Favorite CA Memory: Being challenged to transition and trust throughout a myriad of friendships has been the most powerful memory with which CA has left me.

Favorite CA Tradition: Musical and play assemblies! These are always such fun.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for finding my indepedent nature and staying true to it.

Adam Charles Vidikan At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio My favorite CA memory is of Color Wars my Freshman year, because everyone was super pumped up and excited, and being a Freshman I had no idea why.

Favorite CA Tradition: Giant Relay Day, because it is a day that to me marks the end of the school year.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for being quick to help someone with a problem that they are experiencing.

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Clayton Raines Vitek At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri My favorite CA memories are of the Lacrosse Team’s trips to Florida.

Favorite CA Tradition: Interim. All of mine have been awesome, especially my Junior year mountaineering ski trip.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? For being unique and introspective, and for my contributions to CA sports, D’Evelyn football, and choir. ,

William Reid von Gunten At CA since Kindergarten, will attend George Washington University in Washington, D.C. My favorite CA memory was going to the zoo with my Senior Buddy and seeing the sea otters.

My favorite CA tradition is Cinnamon Bread Friday in the Lower School.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered for always speaking my mind, inside and outside the classroom.

Kiah Marie Williams At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire My favorite CA memory of my time at CA is from my Junior year Interim with Dani Meyers and Cathy Nabbefeld.

We went on a rock climbing trip, but the best part of the whole trip was when we all went to Dairy Queen in the little town near our campground. We dressed up as superheroes and one of the seniors played a tiny keyboard while leading us in Hebrew songs and dances. Everyone in the Dairy Queen watched and judged us the entire time. It was fantastic and I think I added about three years to my life from laughing so much.

Favorite CA Tradition: Giant Relay Day is my favorite CA tradition, because it is always so full of that pent-up, springtime energy that we all have by that time in the year. Running around with friends all day and competing in funny games is always a highlight at the end of the year at CA. What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered as someone who worked hard to succeed academically and artistically but never forgot the importance of having fun with friends and family.

Also I hope to be remembered as a good Community LeadershipTeam Leader.

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Emily Diane Reinhardt Wimpee At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University in Orange, California My favorite CA memory was talking to Mrs. Rosberg during nap time in Preschool. Another favorite CA memory is beating Kent in lacrosse my Freshman year.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to be remembered at CA for being true to myself.

Elsa Bentley Woolley At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington My favorite CA memory of my time at Colorado Academy has been the spring choir concerts that I have participated in since Seventh Grade. CA helped me find my true passion of singing, and it was always memorable to be singing with all of the other choir students. The spring choir concert shows how passionate every choir student is about singing, and those concerts have helped me recognize my passion.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. I always love seeing the entire school, parents, and alumni all together at once. It is one of the few things that the entire school does as one unit, and I always enjoy seeing everyone celebrate the end of the year together.

What would you most like to be remembered for at CA? I would like to think that I have made my mark on the tennis program at Colorado Academy. One of my biggest moments at CA was making varsity when I was a Freshman. The program has changed so much since then, and I would like to believe that I’ve impacted it in some way, even if I don’t have a specific way of describing it.

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