CA Senior Journal - Class of 2012

Class of 2012

Colorado Academy

The Class of 2012

The Class of 2012 is the final class to spend its entire academic year in the Knowles Upper School Building, which was decommissioned in late May to make way for a new Upper School.

This class of 78 students includes a Daniels Scholar, a Never Forgotten Fund Scholarship winner, many playwrights at Denver’s Curious Theatre, more than a dozen recruited college athletes, members of the All-State Choir, editors of CA’s award-winning Kokopelli and Journey Work publications, portfolio artists, robotbuilders, engineering enthusiasts, film makers, linguists, and more. These are individuals who are devoted to causes and communities beyond CA, whether helping children with cancer, or staging yet another record-breaking Students H.O.P.E. event for those in need. And this group will travel the world to attend college, from Palo Alto, California, to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

The Class of 2012 includes many students who have been a part of the CA community since Pre-Kindergarten, as well as one whose senior year at CA was his first. Says one student, “You’ll be a part of lots of things and places throughout your life, but only a few places will always be a part of you.”

Colorado Academy Trustees 2011-2012

Andrew S. Allan

Morgan O. Bassey

Chris Bittman

Andy Chaikovsky

Laurence Chang

Stephanie Comfort

Peter Culshaw

Marc L. Ducnuigeen

John C. Fenley

Fritz L. Fisher

Olga Garcia

Ming J. Hall

Jeska Horgan-Kobelski CA ’98

Jim Kidder, CA ’80

Maggie M. King

Gary Lutz

Sharon Maffei

Brooke Bansbach Maloy, CA ’90

Jeanine Hughes Murphy

Dr. Terrence Murphy

Peggy Graham Phillips, CA ’80

Sara Resnick

Bryan Ritz

Celia C. Sheneman

Maribeth Younger

John W. Zimmerman

Colorado Academy

Class of 2012 Commencement

Thursday, June 7, 2012 • 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 Not Taken,” Randall Thompson Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus Violin: Caroline Gebhart, Faith Meyer, and Jessika Mozia Cello: Reid Aronstein, Jack Edgar, Ethan Hill, and Jonathan Norgren Piano: Becky Burchfield

Board Chair’s Remarks John C. Fenley

Principal’s Remarks Jonathan Vogels, Ph.D.

“Afternoon on a Hill,” Eric Barnum Chamber Choir

Class of 2012 Elected Commencement Speaker Jed Paul

Presentation of Diplomas John C. Fenley 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

Colorado Academy Class of 2012

Anna Elizabeth Alexander ............... 5

Elizabeth Bear Ann Aragon.............. 5

James Reid Aronstein ....................... 5

Bronté Elisabeth Baer ....................... 6

Brooklyn Jerae Batey-Jarmon ........... 6

Tessa Wendel Bell .............................. 7

Nick Adrian Briggs ............................ 7

Claire M.R. Brunvand....................... 7

Kaitlyn Garin Chenney ..................... 8

Carlton McLendon Clinkscales, Jr. .. 8

Liliana Contreras ............................... 9

Gabriel Ian Corn ............................... 9

Raquel Lynn DeSantis ...................... 9

Quinn Jackson Devereaux................ 9

Lauren Emily Dungan ..................... 10

Jack Jorgens Edgar ........................... 10

Samuel Jerome Fink ........................ 11

Wyatt Alexander Forman ............... 11

Chase Madden Fuller ...................... 11 Michael Donovan Gallagher .......... 12 William Patrick Gallagher............... 12

Caroline Leigh Gebhart .................. 12

Madeline Chesley Goral.................. 13

Rebecca Yasmin Gunberg ............... 13

Stanley Adams Hayes ..................... 14

Tasha Mia Perugina Heller .............. 14

Claire Kathryn Hertel ..................... 15

Ethan Meyer Hill............................. 15

Jared Grant Jolton ........................... 16

Taylor Jamison Keller ...................... 16

Bryn Knox Kelley ............................ 16

Zane Alexander Kelley .................... 17

Emily Anderson Kelly ..................... 17

Mackenzie Patricia Kinard .............. 17

Bradley Kenneth Klump ................. 18

Barry Davis Linden ......................... 18

Sara Jessica London ........................ 18

Lindsey Kirk Main ........................... 19

Elizabeth Soraya Masoudi ............... 19

Alexander James Mault .................. 20

Christopher Jaboa Meunier ............ 21 Faith Marie Meyer ........................... 21 Alyssa Renée Miller ........................ 22 Madison Elizabeth Moore ............... 22 Brant Erikson Moore-Farrell........... 23 Jessika Mercedes Mozia................... 23 David Ames Munger....................... 23

Jeffrey Daniels Munn II................... 24 Jacqueline Elizabeth Murphy .......... 24 Andrew Hambidge Myers ............... 25 Jonathan Parker Norgren ................ 25 Alexandra Marie Obechina ............ 26 Sara Michelle Masako Ozawa......... 26 Jeddeo Michael Paul........................ 26 America G. Pérez Guillén ............... 27 A. Vincenzo Pizzichini .................... 27 Salvador Rodriguez-Lugo ................ 27 Alexandra Jodie Sadler ................... 28 Alison Catherine Scalzo ................. 28 Samuel Davidson Scherman........... 28 Samantha Bea Schonberger............ 29 Jordan Adler Seman ........................ 29 Mary Margaret Sherrill ................... 30 Woodrow Behrens Sims .................. 30 Claire Eva Sisun .............................. 31 Anna Elizabeth Skrabacz ................ 31 Paige Elizabeth Steadman ............... 32 Sophie Hunter Suechting ............... 32 Tate William Swanson .................... 32 Tess Bergen Swanson ...................... 32 Jazmyn Audrey Tanski..................... 33 Nicholas Taylor ................................ 33 Frank Allen Traylor ......................... 34 Wesley Kent Kitsu Turner ............... 34 Tazmihl Dayyan Walker .................. 34 Ian James Welty ............................... 35 Rachel Payne Wright....................... 35 Michael Keith Alister Zimmerman 36

Anna Elizabeth Alexander

At CA since Second Grade, will attend Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas

My favorite CA memory was our fifth grade trip to Crow Canyon.

My favorite CA tradition is the first day of senior year when we dress up with a theme and welcome the freshmen on the front steps.

I’d like to be remembered at CA for being upbeat and always trying to have a fun time!

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will carry with me the lessons I learned from all of my great teachers at CA.

Elizabeth Bear Ann Aragon

At CA since Fourth Grade, will attend Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon

My favorite CA memory came during the five minutes before our field hockey state finals game. It was at that moment, standing in the pre-game huddle, that I realized I was a part of something more than just another team. My favorite CA tradition was the themed dress up days before sports games.

Lifelong lessons from CA: There comes a point at a school like CA where you become so comfortable and you just let your guard down. I reached that point at CA, and I have no problem just being myself.

James Reid Aronstein

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire

My favorite CA memory was beating our rival, Kent Denver, in lacrosse. I’ve never been a part of a team or group of kids that I’ve cared about as much. CA hadn’t beat them for decades, and the game was attended by a huge number of people. It felt good to win for CA, for our team, and for myself. Needless to say, the whole school was excited about it.

My favorite CA tradition happens at the first-day-of-school assembly. The seniors are each called by name and then proceed to scream the class chant. I’ve watched it since I was in Pre-K, so to finally be the one standing up and yelling felt pretty sensational. Our Class of 2012 chant was, “One who? One-two!”

I’d like to be remembered as a person who was deeply involved in many aspects of the school. I’ve always thought that I’ve embodied Colorado Academy’s goal,

which is to allow students to take advantage of the many resourses available to them in order to create a well-rounded life. I feel that I’ve strongly reinforced the idea that CA students can be amazing athletes, musicians, leaders, and scholars all at the same time. I hope that my example will encourage younger students to take advantage of everything that is right here in front of them.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA has taught me a work ethic that can help me succeed in any aspect of life. In the classroom, if you can’t do math, doing all your homework every night will make you a better student. On the lacrosse field, if you can’t throw the ball, getting on the wall for an hour will improve your skills exponentially. No matter what I do in the future, I’ll take this lesson with me.

Bronté Elisabeth Baer

At CA since Second Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite CA memory was getting some help from my fifth grade teacher so that my two friends and I could skip swim practice during P.E. The pool was freezing! Mrs. Adams would find a reason for us to stay behind and help her. It felt like a secret among the four of us as the rest of my class walked in dripping and smelling of chlorine.

My favorite CA tradition is Color Wars. I like how there are two teams made up of all grades.

I want to be remembered for my senior Portfolio Show. I hope my spray paint and stencils are remembered for being different and for having an impact on people.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA has taught me to respect and be comfortable around all types of people. I give CA full credit for my acceptance of people of a different age, gender, race, religion, or political leaning. The teachers at CA have taught me how to ask for help and how to help others.

Brooklyn Jerae Batey-Jarmon

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado

My favorite CA memory was making it to the state finals for field hockey this year.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. I would like to be remembered for my competitive spirit and my love for playing sports.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Both the 2011 and 2012 seasons of field hockey made everyone on the team close, and I will never forget what I experienced with my teammates.

Tessa Wendel Bell

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Georgetown University in Washington, DC

My favorite CA memory was when the boys and girls in Chanteurs decided to switch clothes after the picture for the yearbook this year. The girls looked quite dapper in their suits, and I never knew the boys in choir looked so good in dresses!

My favorite CA tradition is the Faculty Skit before Winter Break. It is always fun to see my teachers’ acting skills and inventive jokes. It has definitely been a highlight of my time at CA.

I would like to be remembered for my compassion and my consistency.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I learned how to be my own person and roll with the punches. CA showed me more about who I am and who I want to be. More importantly, it showed me to do the best with what I’m given in order to achieve my goals.

Nick Adrian Briggs

At CA since Twelfth Grade, will attend the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington

My favorite CA memories are of the friends I made, and of the great community of which I got to be a part, if only briefly.

I would like to be remembered as the only new student in senior year who nevertheless founded the astronomy club and worked in the booth during almost every theater production. (I’ll probably just be remembered for being really pale.)

Claire M.R. Brunvand

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California

My favorite CA memory was the time I pushed Ali around the high school in a recycling bin and attempted to scare and surprise our teachers.

My favorite CA tradition is Color Wars because of the team spirit and rivalry.

I would like to be remembered for my contributions to each of the Ultimate Frisbee teams.

Kaitlyn Garin Chenney

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

My favorite CA memories come from competing as a varsity tennis player who had the opportunity to represent Colorado Academy at the State Tennis Tournament and appreciating the camaraderie and support the players offered each other as a team.

My favorite CA tradition was baking cinnamon bread in MAC every Friday, which made the entire Lower School smell amazing. I would like to be remembered as a student who has exemplified the core values of Colorado Academy by striving for excellence in being a diligent student and a serious athlete.

Lifelong lessons from CA: The long-lasting friendships I have built with the teachers of Colorado Academy have laid the foundation for my subsequent education and the relationships I hope to build in the future.

Carlton McLendon Clinkscales, Jr.

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio

My favorite CA memory was beating our rival, Kent Denver, in lacrosse during my sophomore year. We beat them 6-2 in front of a large home crowd. My memories of those moments on the field will last for a lifetime.

My favorite CA tradition is being paired with a Kindergartener as a senior buddy. I still remember when I was in Kindergarten, and my senior buddy was Rordan Shane. I had the pleasure of being coached by him in seventh grade. I hope Carleton has enjoyed me as much as I have enjoyed being his senior buddy this year.

I would like to be remembered as an all-around student athlete. I feel I have juggled CA’s academic rigor, my extra curricular activities, and all of my sports quite well. Without my experiences as a student-athlete at CA, I would not be the same person I am today.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will carry the “Brotherhood” with me for the rest of my life. This is the lacrosse team motto, the simple word that has pulled the team through hardships and victories. Above all, the Brotherhood has taught me how to be a leader, take criticism, and work as a unit. And of course the Brotherhood would be nothing without our great coaches, Lance Savage, Dan Pratt, and Brel McCoy.

Liliana Contreras

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite CA memory has been spending time with my advisory throughout my entire high school career.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day because it is such a fun way to end the school year!

Gabriel Ian Corn

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend the University of California at San Diego in La Jolla, California

My favorite CA memories have come from playing with the Ultimate Frisbee team. I have made some really great friends, and I am planning on playing in college.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program because it has been cool to be able to look back and remember how I idolized my senior buddies and then get the opportunity to be the senior myself.

I would like to be remembered for being a part of every team on which I played, for being part of the choir, and most importantly, for being part of the CA community.

Raquel Lynn DeSantis

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University, The Dodge College of Film in Orange, California

My favorite CA memories come from a school trip to England bewtween seventh and eighth grade . To this day, those memories are some of the best I have.

My favorite CA tradition is the Spring Musical. Every year, I make new friends and reconnect with old ones.

I would like to be remembered as the girl who listened to anyone who had a problem and was friends with all age groups.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I learned to branch out and take risks.

Quinn Jackson Devereaux

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon

My favorite CA memory was during my final soccer game on the Colorado Academy Men’s Soccer Team. It was a playoff game, and I scored a goal to tie the game up and send it to overtime. Although we lost, I will always remember the reaction and support from fans and teammates. I have found that the time bonding with teams was one of my favorite things at CA.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day. It is always so exciting every year to be surprised with a fun day off school. Most of the time it is kept a secret, and when it finally comes it is one of the best days of the year!

I would like to be remembered as the last Devereaux to graduate. I would like to most be remembered for the laughs that I have brought to the CA campus. Lifelong lessons from CA: I have spent the last twelve years of my life at CA. Over those years I grew and matured greatly. If I have to choose one thing to carry with me it would be the way in which I go about problem solving. I have learned to confront a variety of challenges in different ways, and with the help of the education I received, I will definitely be able to be successful in the future.

Lauren Emily Dungan

At CA since Fourth Grade, will attend Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas

My favorite CA memory is the Interim trip I went on junior year to Montana. We did three days of trail riding on horseback, and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The scenery was breath taking, and the trust I developed with my horse going up and down the mountains truly tested me. It was a trip I will never forget.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day because of the surprise factor. The seniors have fun finally being at the top of the school and the freshmen have fun getting to know the older kids in the high school and seeing everyone in a different setting. I would like to be remembered for my energy, enthusiasm, and laughter. Lifelong lessons from CA: The value of working hard.

Jack Jorgens Edgar

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend the University of British Columbia Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada

My favorite CA memory is the lacrosse program, in particular the home games against Kent Denver. BROTHERHOOD!

My favorite CA tradition is the Homecoming Pep Rally. I would like to be remembered for my contributions to the film program at the school. I am very proud of the direction of the CA arts, and in particular the film program. I also hope to be remembered for the multiple entrepreneurial ventures which I created during my time at CA, the newest being Poutine Cuisine, a french fry and poutine stand at local venues this summer! If you’d like to find out more visit us on the web at www.poutinecuisine.com.

Samuel Jerome Fink

At CA since Eighth Grade, will attend the Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri

My favorite CA memory is playing basketball in my senior year. From the good friends I had on the team to how much I love the sport itself, it was my happiest time at CA.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. Between Color Wars and the actual relays, it is by far the most laidback day at school and eases you into summer. It is just an overall fun day.

I would like to be remembered for the friendships I made and the effort I put into basketball. I feel like when we all push ourselves even just a little bit, we can achieve great things.

Lifelong lessons from CA: At CA, I learned how to think on my feet. From making presentations to planning my homework for the night, I always had to be on my toes. That is something that will help me tremendously in college and beyond.

Wyatt Alexander Forman

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado

My favorite CA memory is from freshman year on the Varsity 2 Tennis Team. My team was made up of mostly seniors, and I was terrified of them, but as the season progressed I became quite close with all of them. It was pretty cool.

My favorite CA tradition is the welcoming of the freshmen by the seniors on the first day of school. The seniors help the freshmen start their first of four years in the high school by standing at the front steps and welcoming each freshman into the class. It creates a bond between the two grades that lasts for the rest of the year.

I would like to be remembered for being a nice kid and a loyal friend.

Lifelong lessons from CA: One experience I’ll always remember is going to the State Championships with the tennis team as a senior. Not only was it fun, but the way our whole team came together and supported each other was really special to me.

Chase Madden Fuller

At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

My favorite CA memory is taking Russian Literature with Mr. Lee.

My favorite CA tradition is marching out from the Lacrosse House in lines of two, down to Slater Field. I would like to be remembered for my independence.

Michael Donovan Gallagher

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California

My favorite CA memory was when Raquel and I got the lead parts for the first grade play, “The Ugly Duckling Twins.” I’m sure it was hilarious to watch Raquel push me out of the way of the microphone.

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten Buddies. I loved being able to get to know and hang out with the Kindergarteners because they were all so cute and funny.

I would like to be remembered for my contributions to Kokopelli and for being a genuine and fun person.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA has helped me form friendships that will last forever, and for that, I feel so fortunate to have been able to go here.

William Patrick Gallagher

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

My favorite CA memory was taking the bus down to watch the Women’s Field Hockey team compete in the State Championships. It was amazing to see our entire school rally around the team, and I always have a blast cheering at games.

My favorite CA tradition is the senior Portfolio Art Shows. It’s a great way to see the incredible work that my classmates do, but often goes unnoticed. Everyone from the entire school shows up - teachers, students, parents - to support all of CA’s artists.

I would like to be remembered at CA for my work with AfricAid. I have really enjoyed seeing the organization grow, and I am always amazed at the difference that the CA club has on the lives of women halfway around the world.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA taught me that it’s better to try something and decide you hate it, than to regret not having tried it at all. You never know what hidden passions or talents you have.

Caroline Leigh Gebhart

At CA since Second Grade, will attend Sewanee: The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee

My favorite CA memory was the State Volleyball Tournament. It was so exciting to earn a spot among the top teams in Colorado. Even more exciting was seeing the whole CA community at the Denver Coliseum supporting the team. It was such an amazing feeling to have everyone come together!

My favorite CA tradition is the buddy program. I love my Kindergarten buddy! Having the opportunity to get to know him and watch him grow has been the most enjoyable experience. I always look forward to seeing him and know that he will always make me laugh.

I would like to be remembered as someone who was a hard worker and a passionate friend.

Madeline Chesley Goral

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington

My favorite CA memory was going to the State Volleyball Tournament. It was the most incredible feeling seeing a bunch of students in the stands watching us even though it was a school day.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim because it is the perfect time to relax and forget about school for a week. It’s also cool to hang out with teachers in a different environment and be with students that you may not normally be with at school.

I would like to be remembered for my awesome abbreviations and sayings!

Lifelong lessons from CA: All of it! There are too many amazing experiences to count since I have been here so long. I’m really going to miss it.

Rebecca Yasmin Gunberg

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend New York University - Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development-Art Department, in New York, New York

My favorite CA memory was my portfolio art show with Ethan Hill and Jack Edgar. I had been looking forward to my art show since I was a freshman. It gave me an opportunity to express my art to the rest of the school and show them how much art means to me.

My favorite CA traditions are the junior writing courses and senior seminar courses. They really helped with essay writing, poetry, and prose. Senior seminar was a fantastic way to end my English career at CA.

I would like to be remembered for more than just my sarcasm and occasional jokes. I want people to think of me as a strong, independent person. I would say I want people to remember me as a dear friend that everyone could talk to.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will always remember some advice that Mr. Lee gave me when my mother was sick. I was struggling with coordinating school with spending time with my mom. Mr. Lee helped me realize that sometimes, you just have to let life happen as it is. He told me, “Would you rather look

back in 30 years and say, ‘I ditched my homework in order to be with my mom,’ or, ‘I ditched my mom in order to get an assignment done?’” Of course I ditched my homework. It’s a small price to pay, but Mr. Lee made me realize that there are plenty of sacrifices you have to make in order to do what is truly important in life.

Stanley Adams Hayes

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Digipen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Washington

My favorite CA memory was walking into the Upper School to see the entire floor covered in balloons as part of last year’s senior prank. It was incredibly memorable. So many balloons!

My favorite CA tradition is one inviting high caliber musicians and dancers to perform during assemblies; I will always remember the Whiffenpoofs along with all the other great musicians that played for us.

I would like to be remembered for co-founding the Robotics Club and the Computer Science League. I hope that these clubs will stay active in the school for decades to come.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Passion. They say with hard work you can accomplish anything, but when the hard work is a passion, it is not work. (I never had computer science ‘homework’... but I did computer science assignments at home). I cannot wait to follow my passions in the future.

Tasha Mia Perugina Heller

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee

My favorite CA memories come from a summer abroad trip in Middle School. We traveled to England and Scotland and saw awesome places like Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and much more. Not only did I have a great opportunity to visit Europe, but I also became friends with some of my best friends during that trip.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. The whole school comes together and gets to feast on the traditional lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers, sign the newly acquired yearbooks, and compete in a friendly relay against the other teams. It always marked the beginning of summer, and is always a great way to finish the year.

I would like to be remembered as a friendly, funny, approachable person who was a role model as a committed singer and a passionate and dedicated volleyball athlete.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will always remember the State Volleyball Tournament. Going to state had been our goal since freshman year, and although we only made it to the tournament my senior year, it was definitely the greatest volleyball season I have ever played. We didn’t expect to make it to the championship match, and be 27-0 (until the last day of the State Tournament). But most importantly, I will always remember that we, a small but mighty team of 10 or so players, were able to unite the CA community.

Claire Kathryn Hertel

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Chapman University in Orange, California

My favorite CA memory is Mr. Blanas’ Greeks class in eleventh grade. We laughed (to the point of tears) every day, and we really bonded as a class to the point where we made Greek “Jersey Shore” t-shirts.

My favorite CA tradition is the Buddy Program! I’ve been both the Kindergartener and the senior. I enjoyed it as much as a seventeen yearold as I did when I was five.

I would like to be remembered for my volunteer work at the Horizons Program at CA and also for my contribution in choir (especially my dance moves).

Lifelong lessons from CA: I made great friends and formed great relationships with my teachers and will always remember that.

Ethan Meyer Hill

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut

My favorite CA memory is my recent art show with Yasmin Gunberg and Jack Edgar. Not only did it come together perfectly and beautifully, but I was so happily surprised by the large turnout and how many people of all ages seemed to enjoy it. I am continually impressed by just how invested the CA community is in the arts, from young to old.

My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program. It was such a great experience. The other day, our Kindergarten buddy, Abby, gave Rachel Wright and me a presentation she had put together on sea slugs. I’m still amazed by how much she knew and had researched, like where their gills are located and how they gain their color from the creatures they eat. Spending time with such a bright kid over the past year was a really incredible and heartwarming experience. I would like to be remembered for not once setting foot in the CA weight room, eating far too much candy from the College Office, and being a generally happy person. And for being an artist and musician.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Never eat a sandwich with onions for lunch. The taste and smell will linger all day. Just play it safe and have some soup or something.

Jared Grant Jolton

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite CA memories are from the first day of school each year. The CA community is always so welcoming, and the excitement that echoes through the halls of the school is simply unparalleled.

My favorite CA tradition is Colorado Academy’s Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program. It is certainly one my favorite aspects of senior year. It puts school into perspective, and gives one a chance to look back on the plethora of education received throughout school. Reading a long Dr. Seuss book can be just as important as a big AP test. Traditions like these also connect the school in a very unique way. I would like to be remembered for my time in the Colorado Academy Poetry Club. A fellow student and I formed the club in 2009, and it has been a source of happiness for me ever since. There is an amazing group of poets in this school, and it is great to have a place to read, write, and share poetry outside of organized classes. I hope the club continues to have meetings and Poetry Slams after I leave. Lifelong lessons from CA: Going to Colorado Academy is an experience; it is not just an education. This school provides so much more than that. CA helped to shape me into the person I am today, and I will carry every aspect of this experience with me for the rest of my life.

Taylor Jamison Keller

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota

My favorite CA memory was when we beat Kent Denver in lacrosse my sophomore year.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. I enjoy everything from the dunk tanks to the barbeque. I also just loved being able to relax at the end of the school year. I would like to be remembered at CA for my kindness and positive outlook on life.

Bryn Knox Kelley

At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

My favorite CA memories are those with the field hockey team. I will always remember our times together fondly, both wins and losses.

My favorite CA tradition is the Senior Boards. I love seeing all of them at the end of the year. It’s always fun to see how much people have

grown over the years, and where they plan to go in the future. The Senior Boards are a great way to illustrate such successful high school careers. I would like to be remembered for being friendly and positive.

Zane Alexander Kelley

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida

My favorite CA memory is when sometime in Kindergarten or first grade we were playing soccer and recruited almost every guy in the grade and then challenged a few fifth graders.

My favorite CA tradition is the Brotherhood.

I would like to be remembered for creating a terminal for more aviation interests coming out of CA.

Lifelong lessons from CA: There are too many. One reccurring experience is when random people ask me where I go to school, and I reply, “Colorado Academy” and every response I get is, “Oh, wow, that’s a great school, good for you!”

Emily Anderson Kelly

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

My favorite CA memories are the times I beat the prideful Mr. T in a game of Hearts!

My favorite CA tradition is definitely Kindergarten Buddies. Hadley, sweety, you are the light of my life.

I would like to be remembered for the goofy excitement I brought to all my classes, clubs, and friends.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I learned so much from my work with Students H.O.P.E.! I want to carry with me the dedication, passion and joy of giving back it inspired.

Mackenzie Patricia Kinard

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Cornell University in Ithaca, New York

My favorite CA memory is my first day of freshman year. Between the seniors screaming from the front steps and receiving a ridiculous costume from my senior buddy, I felt incredibly overwhelmed, but I loved it.

My favorite CA traditions are Giant Relay Day and Color Wars. In Lower and

Middle school, we did sack races and high jumps, then in high school grew into sock wrestling and pie eating. It is always so much fun getting competitive with friends and cheering on classmates. GO RED TEAM!

I would like to be remembered for being friendly to everyone, having a great school spirit, and being a loyal friend.

Bradley Kenneth Klump

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Centre College in Danville, Kentucky

My favorite CA memory is being part of the basketball program for four years. It was so enjoyable to be on this year’s team, and I will never forget the ten players, the three coaches and all the great memories.

My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program. I really enjoyed having a Kindergarten buddy this year. It makes you enjoy the little things and gives you a great perspective on the things that really matter.

I would like to be remembered as someone who was fun-loving and happy, and a competitor on the basketball court.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I have really enjoyed my experiences during Interim, and I will take the spirit of trying different things with me for the rest of my life.

Barry Davis Linden

At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee

My favorite CA memory is of the debates we had in AP US History.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim.

I would like to be remembered for ignoring political correctness.

Sara Jessica London

At CA since Second Grade, will attend the Eugene Lang College at the New School of Liberal Arts in New York City, New York

My favorite CA memory is of the social aspect of Colorado Academy. I will always enjoy how connected the student body was through events like dances.

My favorite CA tradition: The high school is continually rich in traditions, so much so that I cannot pick a favorite.

Lindsey Kirk Main

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota

My favorite CA memory is my fourth grade experience with “Mini Society.” For a few weeks, the entire fourth grade became a miniature version of society. We all created products and sold them to one another. I distinctly remember everyone setting up their “shops” in the Lower School library. There was excitement, there was laughter, there were pet rocks. Everyone was eager to buy with fake money in hand. “Mini Society” may have taught me the basics of money, but almost more importantly, it taught me how to make a pretty great scrunchie. It was lots of fun!

My favorite CA tradition is definitely Interim. Ever since the sixth grade, I have looked forward to these trips that cap off each school year. Interim is great because you get the chance to try something new or develop an existing skill, go to exciting places (even if it is just a CA classroom), and get to know people that used to be another face that you’d see in the hallway. From fly fishing in Middle School to exploring and camping in Colorado’s mountains in Upper School, each interim that I have been on has been a true adventure. Interim is just one of many CA traditions that has given me millions of great memories.

I would like to be remembered as the girl who did it all. Perhaps I will be remembered as the thinker, as the singer, as the athlete, or as the girl with the nice penmanship. No matter the exact way that people at CA remember me, I hope that I am recognized as someone who loved her time at CA and as a good member of the community. I hope that students and teachers alike will look back and think of me as a person with an energy that had a positive impact on CA’s campus.

Soraya Masoudi

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California

My favorite CA memory: It’s too difficult to choose only one memory that has been a particular favorite during my time at CA, because I have had so many. I have loved hanging out with my friends on the steps of the music building, my senior prom, managing the boys baseball team, playing hearts during lunch, and spending time with my Kindergarten buddy. My favorite memories of CA are all about the people I love.

My favorite CA tradition is the welcome for freshmen to the Upper School by the seniors on the front steps of every year. It was a great feeling as a freshman to be welcomed into the community, especially being new to the school. I would like to be remembered for making a good life for myself, even after

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tough times. Equanimity is defined as, “mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation,” and I strive for that. I hope I will be remembered for at least giving it a shot.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I got the chance to work with H.O.P.E. every year, and being a part of something that helps so many people has been so valuable and positive for me. It’s taught me how much I love being a part of community service, and I plan to continue in college.

Alexander James Mault

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, Honors Engineering Program in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite CA memory is from the beginning of my junior year I felt that I was one of only a few kids at CA who were interested in robotics and computers. As a small group of my friends and I tinkered with projects in our spare time, Doc (Hogan) pulled us aside one day and suggested that we start an Engineering Club. We were amazed that more than 25 students showed up at our first meeting. At that moment, I realized that I was not the only one with a passion for engineering and gadgets. In fact, there were more students interested in the Engineering Club than almost any other club at CA. Doc’s grin revealed a look of, “I told you so,” to which I could only smile.

My two favorite CA traditions would be Giant Relay Day and all of the theater shows. Giant Relay Day has been part of my life since I can remember. Back in Lower School, I remember how excited I would be to get the ribbons and prizes then take my turn at the dunk tank. It was the day I looked forward to year after year, and it has always put a smile on my face. Similarly, while I was never on stage of any of CA’s theater productions, I was always behind the scenes designing, building and running the shows along with an amazing crew of students. With every show, I could stand back stage and smile knowing that I had been part of a production while having fun the entire time.

I would like to be remembered for showing students that engineering is not only fun but is cool as well. I hope to return to CA in the coming years to discover that the next generation of students is using engineering in their every day lives regardless of their skill level. I am excited to see what coming students can think up and create in the Innovation Lab in the new high school.

Lifelong lessons from CA: One thing that I learned and will carry with me for the rest of my life is not to judge people too quickly.

Christopher Jaboa Meunier

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

My favorite CA memories come from this year’s fall sports season when both the volleyball and field hockey teams made it to their state title games. I will always remember standing in the front row of the Denver Coliseum and cheering for the women’s volleyball team until I got a headache.

My favorite CA “tradition” is when, on the morning of the pep rally, CA alums bring in bagels and juice for the entire high school. The memories are something I will cherish forever.

I would like to be remembered for my sense of humor and my work in creating the Colorado Academy Sports and Lawn Chairs Club. I hope that future students will carry on my legacy of intense sports enthusiasm.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Just one more memory, really. I will always remember when the Sports Club and I wore “jorts” to the volleyball regional tournament.

Faith Marie Meyer

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia

My favorite CA memory has been playing on the volleyball team. I have loved spending every afternoon with some of my best friends belting the Dixie Chicks in practice and playing all the way to the State Championship match in the Denver Coliseum. Volleyball has kept me close to the coaches, friends, and mentors I have known since Pre-Kindergarten. My favorite CA traditions are of the strong sense of community at CA, and this is why I love the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program. I can remember spending a day at the zoo with my senior buddy when I was in Kindergarten, and now I am the senior buddy taking my Kindergartener to the Denver Zoo. It is a tradition that brings my experience here at CA full circle.

I would like to be remembered for contributing to the school as much as it has contributed to who I am today. I hope all of my teachers, coaches, and mentors will remember me for my dedication and tenacity while my classmates remember me as a caring and dependable friend.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I have experienced so much, growing intellectually and physically within the CA community, and I will always carry with me the relationships with friends and teachers who have helped make me the independent and well-rounded person I am.

Alyssa Renée Miller

At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Yale University in New Haven, Connecticutt.

My favorite CA memory is the first day of senior year. All the seniors donned Harry Potter garb, our class theme, and gathered at the front of the high school to cheer and welcome the new freshmen. I remember the seniors doing this for me my freshman year, and I loved the sense of coming full circle to bring in new students as we get ready to leave. This was also the first time I had seen my friends since the summer holidays, and the sense of companionship and community was palpable, even under black cloaks and earsplitting chants.

My favorite CA tradition is the post-opening night Red Robin runs. After the first night of every CA show, the cast members and friends who attended go to Red Robin to knock back chocolate milkshakes and bottomless steak fries, the perfect remedy to a long evening of performing.

I would like to be remembered for my contributions to the theater department as well as my academic achievements. My time on stage at CA has been just as valuable as my time in the classroom, and I hope that my hard work in both areas leaves a lasting legacy in the CA community.

Lifelong lessons from CA: One thing that has been instilled in me since my first day at CA in fifth grade is the power of community. As such a small school, I have found that coming together and offering support has been an invaluable part of my high school experience, and I will always carry this knowledge with me in the new communities I encounter.

Madison Elizabeth Moore

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend New York University, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates

My favorite CA memory was one freezing morning when a few of us arrived at school at about 5 a.m. and made a full waffle breakfast in Kassler, complete with silverware and napkins on our laps. A lot of people were rather confused, but it was a great way to start the day.

My favorite CA tradition is definitely the Senior/Kindergarten buddies! I loved meeting up with Leah at lunch and hearing about life from a six-year-old’s point of view. Those stories are priceless.

I would like to be remembered for encouraging other students to travel and reach out to other parts of the globe.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA definitely inspired me to explore. That’s something I plan to continue doing for the rest of my life.

Brant Erikson Moore-Farrell

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite CA memory was when I went to China for a school trip during the summer after freshman year. We did so many unique and interesting things on that trip that it really stands out. One of the most memorable moments was eating the various exotic foods at a street market in Beijing.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day, because there are so many different events going on and it is entertaining to watch what happens in each of them.

I would like to be remembered as a friendly and supporting person.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Definitely being friendly. I find that being nice to someone can make somebody’s day even if they are down.

Jessika Mercedes Mozia

At CA since Pre-Kindergarten, will attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota

My favorite CA memory was winning the 2010 Women’s Tennis 4A State Championships as a sophomore. It has always been a goal of mine, and to know that I was successful in accomplishing that goal felt good.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. I enjoy a having Kindergarten buddy. It brought back memories when I was a Kindergartner at CA and how much it meant to me.

I would like to be remembered as I would like to be remembered as someone who was humble and who always cared for others.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I have learned time management with my academics, violin, sports, and extracurricular activities.

David Ames Munger

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Hamilton College in Clinton, New York

My favorite CA memories are from traveling to Costa Rica with the soccer team this past summer. While there, we traveled through the country and played several very skilled Costa Rican teams over a ten-day period. Not only was the soccer experience phenomenal, but we also were able to experience the culture of Costa Rica during the trip.

My favorite CA tradition is Homecoming. Being able to hang out and dance

with your friends in a casual and energetic setting is a great way to kick off the year. Also, being able to participate in and watch the games throughout the day leading up to the dance really brings people closer and makes the whole day a lot of fun.

I would like to be remembered at CA mostly as a soccer player. The bonds that I formed with my teammates while playing are something that will last me a lifetime. I felt I contributed to this feeling of brotherhood in soccer while encouraging a high level of competition and excellence.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Taking risks.

Jeffrey Daniels Munn II

At CA since Eighth Grade, will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

My favorite CA memory is of Interim during my sophomore year. I made a lot of friends with upperclassmen, and I really came out of my shell.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day. It’s one of the only days of the year that underclassmen can really get to know some of the Seniors. Having a random day off from classes is always nice too.

I would like to be remembered for as being an active member in a variety of oncampus organizations, and helping to build on the already open-minded outlook the CA community has.

Jacqueline Elizabeth Murphy

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington

My favorite CA memories are the Women’s Soccer Team trips to Costa Rica. A lot of great friendships were formed. Also, winning second place in the state in the field hockey final was great.

My favorite CA traditions are Senior Kidnap Day and Giant Relay Day. I look forward to them every year.

I would like to be remembered as the up-beat, happy kid that bounced around the hallways of the high school.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I know that the best way to go through life is to respect everyone and treat them with kindness, despite their background. CA has taught me this, and how to accept everyone as he/she is.

Andrew Hambidge Myers

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California

My favorite CA memory is traveling to Costa Rica with the Men’s Soccer Team. We had a great time laughing, body surfing, and playing against incredible competition. The bonds I made with many of my teammates will last far beyond high school or college.

My favorite CA tradition is Homecoming. The school spirit, sports, dance, and carnival create a wonderful festival-like atmosphere. I think Homecoming exemplifies the pride CA students feel in their school and community. I would like to be remembered for genuinely caring about my family, friends, and the world around me.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I think the confidence, poise, and courage of my Mock Trial teammates taught me a valuable lesson about approaching high-pressure situations. Throughout my four years at CA, my teammates constantly pushed their comfort zones and delivered excellence that surpassed any expectations, despite nerves and inexperience. My interactions with my teammates and coaches showed me that the team always comes before the individual and that taking risks is often very rewarding.

Attended CA since from Pre-K to 5, and from 9-12, will attend Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado

My favorite CA memory was in my junior year, during a bus ride to the final round of golf at Evergreen Golf Course. One of my teammates found an early draft of a novel that I was and currently am still writing. As a joke, my teammate started reading it like a teacher in an English class, asking others questions about it to analyze what I had written. The odd part was everyone was actually enjoying the story instead of just humoring it. It was interesting and it is one of the many things that has kept me writing my novel to this day.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day, as it was a break from classes that was always a welcome surprise when it came. I would like to be remembered for the new art media I introduced to the CA community, digital painting. Digital painting is creating a picture but using a computer to create the image. I draw on the computer and create images using a Bamboo tablet. I showed CA this new art form with my portfolio, and I believe the student body found interest in my work.

Lifelong lessons from CA: The experience of a community of students that is willing to help each other. It is truly great to have spent the bulk of my life with a community of people like that.

Jonathan Parker Norgren

Alexandra Marie Obechina

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

My favorite memory of my time at CA was the CLT (Community Leadership Team) retreat in late August right before the start of my senior year. I was able to have fun with some other seniors while forging a stronger relationship with them and learning a lot about myself.

My favorite CA tradition is the end-of-the-year assembly because of the slideshow of pictures from the entire year, the announcement of every senior’s name, which is followed by their class cheer, and obviously, it means summer time. It is pretty exciting.

I would like to be remembered for being a player and two-time captain for the Women’s Varsity Lacrosse Team and also hopefully for my impact on this year’s freshman class from being a CLT leader.

Sara Michelle Masako Ozawa

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Haverford College in Haverford, Pennyslvania

My favorite CA memory is baking cinnamon bread with Paula in MAC, and my most recent would be my art show and making it to the State Finals in field hockey in my senior year.

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten buddies! Shea is amazing! Also, Interim is a unique experience that I am grateful to have had for seven years. I will always remember how fantastic Moab in sixth grade was.

Jeddeo Michael Paul

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

My favorite memories are from the annual Alamosa golf trips. Every year in golf, we would go to Alamosa to play golf, hang out at the Sand Dunes, and bask in the hot springs.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. I still remember my buddies from when I was a Kindergartner. Having a Kindergarten buddy of my own makes things seem like they’re coming full-circle.

I would like to be remembered for my dedication to CA’s athletic program, to the art department, and for being a role model and mentor for younger students.

America G. Pérez Guillén

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My favorite memories come from being able to participate and contribute to Students H.O.P.E. throughout my high school career. It will definitely be a memorable experience that I’ll carry with me for years to come. I remember feeling grateful to the CA community and for all the support from my peers every time H.O.P.E. rolled around. Most of all, I remember the genuine feeling I got whenever I witnessed the sincere smiles that H.O.P.E.’s guests wore at our annual events.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. Every year, Interim gave me the opportunity to try something new and, at times, be out of my comfort zone. It also allowed me to create new friendships!

A. Vincenzo Pizzichini

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Occidental College in Los Angeles, California

My favorite CA memory is playing with my baseball teammates and representing my school with my friends. My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten buddies.

I would like to be remembered as someone who loved this school, and as someone who dedicated himself to representing CA well because it was my home.

Lifelong lessons from CA: You’ll be a part of lots of things and places throughout your life, but only a few places will always be a part of you.

Salvador Rodriguez-Lugo

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado

My favorite CA memory is of playing sports.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day. I would like to be remembered for my funny story-telling skills.

Alexandra Jodie Sadler

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts

My favorite CA memory was nap time in the Lower School. I really wish we had that in high school!

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten/Senior Buddies. I still remember my senior buddy from when I was in Kindergarten and actually keep in touch with her. I hope that my little buddy will remember me too.

I would like to be remembered as the only Coloradan who’s been cheering for Boston’s sports teams since Pre-K!

Lifelong lessons from CA: During my years at CA, I have learned that a sense of community is really important. It has always been beneficial to contribute as much as possible to the community around you, and to truly make an effort to get to know everyone!

Alison Catherine Scalzo

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

My favorite CA memory was being rolled around inside of a recycling bin by Claire Brunvand and popping out to surprise teachers during class. (Kodak moment- Third Tri senior)

My favorite CA tradition is recognizing the seniors during the Spring Choir Concert. It is a tradition that allows Mrs. Jordan to show how much she appreciates her students, and, in return, the seniors can show how much we appreciate her.

I would like to be remembered as someone who laughed a lot and smiled even more.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will never forget the friends I made and the teachers I had at CA.

Samuel Davidson Scherman

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

My favorite CA memory is the CA choir concerts. To see a trimester’s worth of work culminate like that is truly amazing.

My favorite CA tradition is Assemblies. Some of the most remarkable and spectaular things I have ever seen have been at an assembly!

I would like to be remembered as someone who always had a positive attitude

on campus. Also, as someone who tried to get along with everybody.

Lifelong lessons from CA: The dedication of each and every teacher I had will always have a huge impact on me. Their commitment and enthusiasm are inspiring.

Samantha Bea Schonberger

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin

My favorite CA memory is of swinging on the monkey bars in Lower School. I remember coming home after the first day of Kindergarten, my hands covered in blisters and so excited that I had accomplished my goal of making it all the way across the monkey bars without falling.

My favorite CA tradition is Kindergarten/Senior Buddy Program. I’m grateful for the sense of community formed by Senior Buddies. Knowing what my senior buddy, Tess Vigil, has accomplished after graduating has inspired me to work hard and make creative goals for my life. I hope to provide the same kind of encouraging role model for my Kindergarten buddy, Helaina. I would like to be remembered as a considerate, thoughtful friend who embraced CA’s traditions and ideals, and who quietly supported as many of my classmates’ endeavors as possible.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I’ve learned how even the people I’ve been around a very long time can surprise me with a hidden talent or an untold story about their past. As I head out of CA’s small community, I’ll remember to withhold my judgment and have a conversation first.

Jordan Adler Seman

A CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont

My favorite CA memories are of my field hockey team, especially my senior season. That team became a family to me throughout high school. We had some great success, as well as many laughs and a lot of fun. I will never forget the night we beat Palmer Ridge in the semi-finals game to go on to the State Championship. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life. Even though we didn’t win that final game, I would not trade my experience on the CA field hockey team for anything. Thank you to everyone who made it so great!

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Freshman buddies. I think it’s such a great way to welcome the freshmen into the high school. It’s so much fun to get to know students from other grades and be able to mentor them through high school, and the fact that CA encourages so many of these relationships says a lot about the school.

I would like to be remembered as a friendly and enthusiastic member of the community, and as someone who befriended all kinds of people and tried to get to know as many people as possible. I would like to be remembered as a student who worked hard both in the classroom and on the field, taking on intellectual and athletic challenges.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Being a student at CA has taught me to value the positive relationships I have with my fellow classmates and my teachers. My teachers especially have pushed me to take positive academic risks, seek out my curiosities, and benefit from some constructive failure. These are all lessons that I will carry on with me into college. I also have learned the importance of being on a team and creating those lasting bonds with teammates and friends.

Mary Margaret Sherrill

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado

My favorite CA memory was making it to the State Championship in volleyball during my senior year. It was amazing to be able to play with the girls I’ve known since Kindergarten and to have made CA history.

My favorite CA tradition is Colorado Wars in the high school at the end of the year. It is a good way to close out the year with camaraderie and fun rivalry.

I would like to be remembered as a good friend, a good listener, a good teammate, and a competitive volleyball player!

Lifelong lessons from CA: The teachers and coaches I’ve had were not only my instructors, they became my mentors. They had my best interest at heart, and they would take the time to really talk to me. They connected with me not only about academics and sports, but how I was doing personally. Because of them, I will try to extend myself and connect with others when I am in a position of authority.

Woodrow Behrens Sims

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas

My favorite CA memory is from Winterfest in freshman year when the seniors were wearing inner tubes .... At one point during the dance, I got trapped by three or four of them, bouncing in between the inner tubes. I couldn’t stop laughing.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. Every time I see my buddy, I find myself taking away something adorable that my Kindergartener said or did, and it always brightens my day. I’ll never forget my buddy. I would like to be remembered as the guy who did crazy stuff, like write an auto-

tune song about malaria or get a star drawn on my eye for a photo shoot, and I did it all with a smile on my face.

Lifelong lessons from CA: My sophomore year I went to Mission:Wolf with Mr. Simmons on Interim. Another student and I went to go get water at the pump in the middle of the sanctuary. While we were there, the wolves, all 20 or so of them that were there, started howling all around us like music. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and one I will remember forever.

Claire Eva Sisun

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Pitzer College in Claremont, California

My favorite memories from CA were on the bus in Lower School. We used to play “American Idol” and this was when I learned I did not have a future as a singer.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. In Lower School, I always looked forward to the games on the field and getting Popsicles. I would like to be remembered as a person who was always happy and laughing and worked hard.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I’m pretty sure I am going to carry my entire CA experience with me for the rest of my life. It’s hard to forget a place that I experienced for 13 years. I will always carry with me the great times I have had at CA from going to the zoo with my senior buddy, to Giant Relay Day, to Interim, Senior Kidnap Day and just all around great classes, teachers and friends.

Anna Elizabeth Skrabacz

At CA since Eleventh Grade, will attend Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon

My favorite CA memory was from the South Dakota Interim. I don’t know what about it made the trip so fun (maybe the constant five-hour van rides?), but I really loved driving and walking around South Dakota with my classmates.

My favorite CA tradition is Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. It is really enjoyable to do activities with our buddies, like reading Dr. Seuss books and decorating cookies. It is also nice as a senior to think back to when we were Kindergartners and how much in our lives has changed.

I would like to be remembered for being a friendly, unique personality at CA. I would also like to be remembered as a positive, non-tractor-driving, Wyomingite.

Paige Elizabeth Steadman

At CA since Sixth Grade, will attend New York University in New York, New York

My favorite CA memory was when Bear Aragon, Maddie Moore, and I got to school at 5:00 in the morning to make waffles.

My favorite CA tradition is when the seniors get to take our Kindergarten buddies to the zoo! I love the zoo.

I would like to be remembered for inspiring younger students to get involved in CA’s amazing world language department. Through my passion for learning foreign languages I also hope that I was able to contribute to the growth and development of the department.

Sophie Hunter Suechting

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Colby College in Waterville, Maine

My favorite CA memory was the 2011 volleyball season in which our team played in the State Tournament for the championship. It was a magical and thrilling two days that I will never forget. I loved how our run brought the whole CA community together.

My favorite CA tradition is being a buddy to my Kindergartener and seeing her face light up as she ran over to meet me.

I would like to be remembered for my ability to bring humor to the Upper School hallways.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I will always remember weekly card games with Mr. T.

Tate William Swanson

At CA since Third Grade, will attend Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida

My favorite CA memory was my first day of third grade and the feeling of excitement and freedom.

My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day.

I would like to be remembered as being all right.

Tess Bergen Swanson

At CA since Third Grade, will attend the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

My favorite memory at CA was during my freshman year when my friends and I could not go off campus for lunch, and we would all bring money and order Chinese food and have it delivered. We would sit outside in a giant circle for

30 or 40 minutes with chopsticks passing cartoons of food around and chatting.

My favorite CA tradition is the Homecoming Pep Rally. In Lower School, a group of friends and I choreographed a dance and performed it in front of the school on Spirit Day. I was reminded how much fun it was being in the pep rally this year when I was able to be a part of it as a senior and help run it.

I would like to be remembered for my creativity and humor.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA has taught me to value and cherish the close relationships I have with my teachers and my peers. I feel confident that the bonds I have formed with my teachers will continue after I leave CA. Everyone always says teachers are your greatest resource, but now that I am preparing to leave CA, I really understand and appreciate that.

Jazmyn Audrey Tanski

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California

My favorite CA memories are of any time that I spent with my advisory. We grew so close in four years and really became a family, and I’ll never forget all the crazy times we had. Will, Bryn, Reid, Tessa, JNorg, Jackie, Quinn, and Mrs. Smith, I love you all forever.

My favorite CA tradition is the Faculty Holiday Skit. When else can you see all your teachers humiliate themselves on stage purely for student enjoyment?

I would like to be remembered as a good friend. My friends made my CA experience amazing, and I hope that when other people look back they can say the same thing about me.

Nicholas Taylor

At CA since Seventh Grade, will attend Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama

My favorite CA memories would be during the fall of my senior year when I won the Cross Country League Championship and was named the League Senior of the Year.

My favorite CA tradition has to be getting to know our Kindergarten buddies. I enjoyed meeting Hudson and hanging out with him and David throughout the year.

I would like to be remembered as a successful student-athlete at CA. I hope my accomplishments set the standard for future CA student-athletes.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I learned from the past several years that I have the ability to face challenges head-on, and that I am capable of overcoming great obstacles. This is something that I will carry for the rest of my life, and I am proud to have learned this at CA.

Frank Allen Traylor IV

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado

Favorite CA memory was the hypnotist who used to come to Senior Kidnap Day. I will never forget watching my hypnotized classmates sing their hearts out in front of the entire school.

My favorite CA tradition is definitely Senior Kidnap Day, because it is a fun, stress-free day that is unique to CA.

I would like to be remembered at CA for bringing a fresh perspective to the community.

Lifelong lessons from CA: I was exposed to a work ethic and willingness to learn that will undoubtedly prove helpful throughout the rest of my life.

Wesley Kent Kitsu Turner

At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio

My favorite CA memory was the aftermath of my first basement show, Why Bump off Barnaby? I felt such a great sense of accomplishment, and it was by far one of my favorite shows to do, along with getting to know the other actors much better.

My favorite CA tradition would have to be greeting the freshmen on the front steps of the high school. I know that it makes them feel welcome and at ease. It’s a way of telling them that they’re going to have fun here.

I would like to be remembered at CA for being a good friend and someone you could depend upon, and for acting accomplishments.

Lifelong lessons from CA: The fact that everybody greeted me so openly and was extremely friendly to me when I first arrived at the school was something that blew me away. I had expected there to be groups of friends who had been together since Kindergarten. While they were present, people were very willing to be my friend, and to me that was something that I wanted to show other people as well. So I will always try to be friendly to new people and make them feel like they can be themselves, just like the people at CA did for me.

Tazmihl Dayyan Walker

At CA since Ninth Grade, will attend University of Colorado at Boulder in Boulder, Colorado

My favorite memory during my time at CA is the basketball season of my sophomore year. Everyone on the team was really close with each other, and it was really nice having the opportunity to be a part of that. I remember always looking forward to basketball practice everyday and never dreading it, because it was just really enjoyable to bond over the game.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. I liked being able to experience many different activities that I wouldn’t necessarily have outside of CA, and having this amazing opportunity to enjoy with friends.

I would liked to be remembered at CA as an easy-going person who could get along with everyone, and as someone who was a diligent worker in the classroom and passionate about basketball.

Lifelong lessons from CA: CA taught me the importance of giving back to the community and how beneficial it is for the recipient as well as the giver. Having experienced this at CA, I know that I will always give back in the future.

Ian James Welty

At CA since Kindergarten, will attend Pomona College in Claremont, California

My favorite CA memory is the State Tennis Tournament. Though my partner and I lost in the finals, we still won more games than our opponents.

My favorite CA tradition is Interim. After a stressful week of finals, it is great.

I would like to be remembered at CA for my work in film and for my resilient and exceptional immune system.

Lifelong lessons from CA: Sleep is not really that important.

Rachel Payne Wright

At CA since Tenth Grade, will attend Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts

My favorite CA memory is the Ultimate Frisbee season in my sophomore year. It was my first team at CA, and I met some of my best friends on the team. I will never forget winning State and being so excited with all the girls. Oh, and driving Mark Moody crazy every day!

My favorite CA traditions are both advisory and Senior/Kindergarten Buddies.

Advisory time is one of my favorite parts of the day, because my advisory is so close, and we always have a few laughs. I also love being able to spend time with my Kindergarten buddy, Abby. She’s the greatest.

I would like to be remembered at CA for my dedication to the yearbook, my portfolio show that combined art and science, and my ability to laugh at myself. Lifelong lessons from CA: CA introduced me to a wide range of new passions, from hair and make-up for theatrical productions to photography. I will never forget the relationships I formed with my peers and my teachers.

Michael Keith Alister Zimmerman

At CA since Fifth Grade, will attend Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina

My favorite memory has been my senior year, starting with the first day of school when we stood on the stairs of the high school shouting and welcoming the freshmen, to everything else I have done this year. I have loved singing in Fratelli and Chanteurs, playing Varsity Lacrosse, auditioning for the musical, and spending time with my friends.

My favorite CA traditions have been Interim and Senior/Kindergarten Buddies. Interim has always been great, allowing me to experience so many unique activities. And having a Kindergarten buddy was a lot of fun and a really special tradition.

I would like to be remembered at CA as someone with integrity, a great sense of humor, being a dedicated friend and student, and making CA an even more welcoming and comfortable place by being open and friendly.

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