CA Senior Journal - Class of 2014

C L A S S O F 2014

2014 senior journal

COLOR A D O AC A D E M Y

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The Class of 2014

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ongratulations to the Colorado Academy Class of 2014! This class of 88 students includes several Presidential and Dean’s scholars, recruited college athletes, members of the All-State Choir, editors of CA’s award-winning student publications, portfolio artists, engineering enthusiasts, film makers, photographers, poets, and 18 students who have been part of the CA community since Kindergarten or Pre-K.

Each of these students is devoted to causes and communities beyond CA, whether helping an orphanage in Peru, or singing with patients at a senior center, or teaching adaptive swim classes or working with Special Olympics.

These students will depart for destinations from Walla Walla, Washington, to Waterville, Maine, and beyond. Each of them will enter four-year colleges and university programs.

Says one CA 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.”

Congratulations to the Class of 2014.

Colorado Academy Trustees 2013-2014 Chris Bittman John S. Burstein ‘89 Laurence J. Chang Mike Colpack Peter Culshaw, President Dr. Mike Davis, ex-officio Ivette Drawe Marc L. Ducnuigeen Mike Fries Gail N. Fritzinger Sharlene Funk, ex-officio Olga J. Garcia

Leslie Howard David M. Jones ‘95 James A. Kidder ‘80 Gary B. Lutz, Vice President Sharon A. Maffei Brooke Bansbach Maloy ‘90 Heather Kemper Miller Liz Buckingham Oertel ’93, ex-officio Bryan M. Ritz Robert Sadler Celia Sheneman, Secretary Min Sohn

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Class of 2014 Commencement Dinner Wednesday, June 4, 2014 | Stamper Commons 6:15 p.m. - Reception | 7:15 p.m. - Dinner | 8:30 p.m. - Remarks

MENU SALAD: Hot House Tomato Salad Baby Arugula Feta Cheese Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Reduced Balsamic Vinegar ENTRÉE: Herb Marinated Roasted Chicken Breast Garlic Parmesan Peruvian Purple Potatoes Honey-Scented Green Beans Port Wine Demi-Glace Or VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE: Grilled Summer Squash & Late Spring Asparagus Thinly Sliced & Seared Local Organic GMO-Free Tofu Sautéed Organic Spinach Sun-dried Tomato & Roasted Shallot Polenta Cake Roasted Red Pepper Coulis DESSERT: Flourless Chocolate Torte Fresh Macerated Organic Berries Raspberry Coulis Non-Dairy Whipped Topping 2

CHILDREN’S MENU ENTRÉE: Home-Style Chicken Tenders Macaroni & Cheese Carrots & Celery Sticks Or Grilled Chicken with Gluten-Free Penne Pasta (Served Buttered or with Marinara Sauce) Fresh Shredded Parmesan Carrot & Celery Sticks DESSERT: Rich Organic Chocolate Pudding Non-Dairy Whipped Topping Sprinkles SIDES/BEVERAGES: Served with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Hickory BBQ Sauce & Ketchup Drink Boxes of Apple Juice, Chocolate Milk & 2% Milk Available Upon Request Catering Services Presented by:

With Special Thanks to Chefs Paul Worley and Alex Porter and their wonderful staff Service of alcoholic beverages is restricted to those 21 years of age and older Senior Memory Boards on display in Raether Library during dinner Restrooms: Raether Library, Schotters Music Center, Upper School, Lower School & temporary restrooms 3

Class of 2014 Commencement Thursday, June 5, 2014 | 9:30 a.m.

Welborn House Lawn PROGRAM Prelude Music - The Boulder Brass Processional (Audience Stands) “Pomp and Circumstance,” Sir Edward Elgar Performed by the Boulder Brass Welcome Peter Culshaw, Board of Trustees Chair Opening Remarks Michael G. Davis, Ph.D., Head of School “Alleluia,” Ralph Manuel Performed by Colorado Academy Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Chamber Choir • Cindy Jordan, Director Principal’s Remarks Jonathan Vogels, Ph.D. “Across the Vast, Eternal Sky,” Ola Gjeilo Performed by Colorado Academy Chamber Choir Matthew MacPhail, Violin; Sophia Rodawig, Cello; Becky Burchfield, Piano Class of 2014 Elected Commencement Speaker Will Hertel Presentation of Diplomas Michael G. Davis, Ph.D. Recessional (Audience Stands) Performed by the Boulder Brass Brunch for all attending Commencement Exercises will be served in the Campus Center at 11:30 a.m.

Senior Memory Boards will be on display in the Campus Center during Brunch (please collect afterward).

Restrooms are located in the southwest corner of the Carolyn Smith Center (Portable restrooms are located just north of Welborn House and in the Campus Center main hallway) 4

Class of 2014 Megan Annabelle Adams...........................................6 Nicole Christina Antenucci........................................6 Damian Nathaniel Armijo...........................................7 Monet Alexis Baer..........................................................7 Caitlin Jenny Barron......................................................8 Elizabeth Prada Blumberg.........................................8 Alessandra Danae Cora Brown.................................9 Daryn Michael Butler....................................................9 Olivia Grace Caldwell-Nepveux............................10 Stephan Secrest Chaikovsky..................................10 Stephen Michael Chang..........................................11 Douglas Gordon Cohen...........................................11 Matthew Thomas Cole..............................................12 Jordan Elizabeth Conrad..........................................12 Aaron Michael Corn...................................................13 Colin Stephen Cowperthwaite..............................13 Kelly Anne Culshaw...................................................14 Anya Michelle Dennis...............................................14 Lauren Nicole Fahrenkrog.......................................15 Matthew David Feldman.........................................15 Katherine McKenzie Fisher.....................................16 Sophia Ann Fox............................................................16 Clark Ryan Gebhart....................................................17 John Dickson Griswold.............................................17 Melanie Olivia Groza..................................................18 Eric David Hahn...........................................................18 Weston D. Hamilton...................................................19 Tazio Ali Alpino Heller...............................................19 Michael Drew Hendry...............................................20 William Ronald Hertel...............................................20 Andrew George Jackson..........................................21 Emma Claire Johnson...............................................21 Milan Dixon Jones......................................................22 Noah Alexander Jurkiewicz....................................22 Henri Hunter Katz.......................................................23 Scotlyn Gill Kelly..........................................................23 Elizabeth Barbara King.............................................24 Paige Elizabeth Klump..............................................24 Sadie Oxford Lawrence............................................25 Zoe Camille Lee-Chiong..........................................25 Richard Gins Levin......................................................26 Madeline Carolina McKinnon................................26 Devyn Rae Meunier....................................................27 Alexander John Meyer..............................................27

Seth Christian Miller, Jr..............................................28 Manuel Gustavo Molina Peinado.........................28 Taylor Joy Mitchell......................................................29 Megan Helaina Moore..............................................29 Marina Elizabeth Moskowitz..................................30 Jonathan James Hambidge Myers......................30 Alyssa Renea Nieto.....................................................31 Eden Rose Niles............................................................31 Molly Anne O’Neil.......................................................32 Alexandra Jane Oberg..............................................32 Andrew Lawrence Parker........................................33 Carson Eamon Pavek.................................................33 Alona Danielle Pence................................................34 Zachary Hollis Pence.................................................34 Gabriela Capri Pizzichini...........................................35 Adam Edward Pollack...............................................35 Sarah Frances Porter..................................................36 James Griffin Prall.......................................................36 Trevor Elroy Pratt.........................................................37 Zenzele Sol Price.........................................................37 Tia Leilani Ramos.........................................................38 Mackenzie Alsace Reininger..................................38 Rafael Reyes Orona....................................................39 Phylisha Olivia Rich....................................................39 Isabella Andrea Roman............................................40 Karla Louise Winger Rondon..................................40 Natalhie Francheska Ruiz.........................................41 Caroline Seman............................................................41 Zoe McClure Seward.................................................42 Regina Louise Shaw...................................................42 Kyla Bell Sherap...........................................................43 Sarah Caroline Sibley.................................................43 Sandra Stephany Solis..............................................44 Kathryn Elizabeth Steklac........................................44 Samuel Cross Suechting..........................................45 Samuel Forrest Sweeney.........................................45 Sofia Jade Tanski..........................................................46 John Owen Thomas...................................................46 Sebastian Zachry Kitsu Turner...............................47 Amanda Michelle Weeks.........................................47 Nicole Elizabeth Welty..............................................48 Connor Bennett Wiseman.......................................48 Robert Andrew Wright.............................................49 Andrew Scott Zimmerman.....................................49

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Megan Annabelle Adams AT CA SINCE: Eighth Grade. Some of the most meaningful activities in which I took part were Varsity Soccer, Kokopelli, Students H.O.P.E., and the Portfolio Art Program.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with another student to host an equipment drive to collect used soccer gear to send to an orphanage in New Mexico.

CA TRADITION: Senior/Kindergarten Buddies.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, to study Secondary Education: English.

Nicole (Nikki) Christina Antenucci AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Some of the most meaningful activities that I participated in at CA were the Portfolio Art program, the Children’s Hospital Club, the Community Leadership Team (CLT) and Kokopelli. I also played CA Volleyball and Tennis, and I’ve really enjoyed the advisory program.

SENIOR SERVICE: I traveled to Guatemala in October with Starfish One by One, an organization that supports girls’ education. I photographed the schools and homes of the young women in the program.

CA MEMORY: One of my favorite CA memories is the Iceland Photography trip that I went on after my junior year. I not only loved exploring and capturing the culture, but I also enjoyed connecting with CA students that I may never have met otherwise.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington.

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Damian Nathaniel Armijo AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my most meaningful activities in the Upper School was being part of the Engineering Club.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I worked with two other students to build a website that will help facilitate communication between Colorado Academy and other U.S. schools that have educational partnerships in Haiti.

CA TRADITION: Senior-Kindergarten Buddies. The Kindergartners are so cute, and I enjoy reading to them.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, to study Engineering and Computer Science.

Monet Alexis Baer AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. Some of the most meaningful activities that I participated in at CA were Kokopelli, independent equestrian, and attending the CAskits performances put on by my classmates.

SENIOR SERVICE: My senior service-learning project involved fostering puppies and kittens for the Foothills Animal Shelter.

CA TRADITION: The tradition of the seniors decorating stars to indicate which college they will attend.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Richmond Richmond, Virginia, to study Business, Sustainability, and Graphic Design.

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Caitlin Jenny Barron AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Some of my most meaningful Upper School activities have included playing Varsity Tennis, being the manager of the Boys Varsity Tennis team, participating in Mock Trial, the Community Leadership Team (CLT), Students H.O.P.E., and Faces of Diversity.

SENIOR SERVICE: I helped to raise funds for a Habitat for Humanity home for a low-income family in Denver.

CA TRADITION: Kindergarten-Senior Buddies. Even during the busiest weeks, playing with our Kindergarten buddy for half an hour or taking her to an assembly helped me forget about everything I had to do and just enjoy our time together.

CA MEMORY: When my tennis partner and I beat the team from Regis High School to take first place in the regional tournament and putting on my photography Portfolio Show.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas, to study Business.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Prada Blumberg AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among the most meaningful activities in which I took part were Model UN, the Animal Rights Club, and Studio Art. SENIOR SERVICE: I volunteered in a veterinary clinic for a week in Mexico.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Kindergarten-Senior Buddy Program. It makes me feel connected to the rest of the school, not to mention my buddy is really cute!

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is my trip to Argentina with Sr. Roblero. It was so fun to be immersed in a different culture, and the food was fantastic.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

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Alessandra (Ace) Danae Cora Brown AT CA SINCE: Second Grade. The most meaningful clubs of which I have been a part are Students H.O.P.E. and AfricAid. SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I worked with a group of students to put together a yoga class to raise money for Cure Duchenne, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

CA TRADITION: I love the tradition of the Kindergarten Buddies. I enjoy spending time with little kids, whether it is decorating cookies, reading books, or going to the zoo.

REMEMBER ME: I would like to be remembered for my artwork. It has been a privilege to be part of the Portfolio Art Program and to showcase my drawings.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, to study Architecture.

Daryn (DB) Michael Butler AT CA SINCE: First Grade. At CA, the Engineering Club was my favorite activity. I also did Tech Theatre in the Upper School, which I enjoyed.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I worked with two other students to build a website that will help facilitate communication between Colorado Academy and other U.S. schools that have educational partnerships in Haiti.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. I’ve participated every year since First Grade.

CA MEMORY: I’ve been here for such a long time that I don’t think I could name just one thing. Sometimes, what I enjoyed most is just sitting outside with my friends in the spring, hanging out and talking.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, to study Computer Science.

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Olivia Grace Caldwell-Nepveux AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Outside of class, I took part in choir, tennis, musical theatre and Community Leadership Team (CLT).

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service project, I helped a hospice in Evergreen to host the 9News Health Fair, where people come for check-ups and other health testing for free.

CA TRADITION: I really like when the senior class welcomes freshmen on the first day of school. It is such a great way to set the tone for the rest of the year!

CA MEMORY: My favorite memories at CA come from being with my friends— I have enjoyed going on walks, attending sports events, choir concerts, and sitting and talking on the steps of the Schotters Building.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington.

Stephan Secrest Chaikovsky AT CA SINCE: Fourth Grade. Activities I enjoyed in the Upper School were the Art Portfolio program and Filmmaking.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with another student to create a public service announcement about the prevention of littering in ski areas.

CA TRADITION: Senior Kidnap Day. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colby College, Waterville, Maine.

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Stephen Michael Chang AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. I enjoyed being a part of the Lacrosse, Soccer, and Basketball teams.

SENIOR SERVICE: Other students and I volunteered at The Right Step, a therapeutic equestrian center. We helped to repair the indoor riding facility by replacing the insulation in the building.

CA TRADITION: Interim.

CA MEMORY: Winning back-to-back state Soccer Championships.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas.

Douglas (Doug) Gordon Cohen AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. In the Upper School, I enjoyed being part of Boys Soccer team, Mock Trial, and the Basement Theatre productions.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I conducted a fundraiser for the Rude Recreation Center in Sun Valley, CO. I collected more than 100 pairs of cleats and more than $500 to help outfit the kids there who just needed shoes to play the sports they love.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition has always been Giant Relay Day. Whether it was dyeing my hair red and black, competing against my friends in various events, getting dunked in the dunk tanks, or playing the most intense game of tag ever, this was always a fun way to mark the end of a long year.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory has to be the two championship seasons I played with my “brothers” on the Boys Soccer team.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.

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Matthew (Matt) Thomas Cole AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. Among the most meaningful activities were participating on the Lacrosse and Soccer teams.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with Adam’s Camp and Game Day Memories. These organizations focus on providing athletic opportunities for children with special needs.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the lacrosse brotherhood.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is my Ocean Report in Kindergarten.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to study Psychology.

Jordan Elizabeth Conrad AT CA SINCE: Second grade. One of the most meaningful activities in the Upper School was being able to participate in the Portfolio program through the CA Art Department.

SENIOR SERVICE: We helped to create a “square foot garden” in one of the sections of the CA’s Community Garden near the Campus Center.

CA TRADITION: The tradition of Interim every year, starting in 6th grade. I’ve made a lot of new friends, and have been able to learn a lot about myself through these amazing experiences.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, to study Marine Biology or Photography.

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Aaron Michael Corn AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. Among the most meaningful activities in Upper School in which I took part were playing Lacrosse and Soccer.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I created a public service announcement to discourage littering.

REMEMBER ME: I would like to be remembered for being the most athletic person to not be good at any sport.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, to study Civil Engineering.

Colin Stephen Cowperthwaite AT CA SINCE: Seventh Grade. My favorite clubs and activities were Mock Trial, Playwriting, and Film Production.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I developed a social media program that informs the public on upcoming natural disasters and resource locations in their area. It was put into use by the local governments during the Colorado floods in September 2013.

CA MEMORY: I sneaked into the old high school with friends the night before it was demolished, and I was the last student inside.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, to study Political Science.

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Kelly Anne Culshaw AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my most meaningful Upper School activities were being co-founder of the Colorado Academy’s Children’s Hospital Club and participating in the Art Portfolio program.

SENIOR SERVICE: I created artwork for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Aurora to be hung in treatment rooms to provide distractions for the children who are treated there.

CA TRADITION: Kindergarten-Senior Buddies! I love my buddy; she’s adorable!

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Anya Michelle Dennis AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Playwriting was by far my most meaningful Upper School activity. Writing a tenminute play was one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do, but getting to see my work performed live by professional actors at a theatre was a truly unforgettable experience.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service project, I worked with another CA student to make a waiting room at Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes more comforting and bright. We created large, colorful art pieces illustrating the concepts of imagination and creativity, which will be hung in the hospital for all patients and visitors to enjoy.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day, because on this day, the senior class comes together to celebrate its hard work and the bonds created over the past four years as a class.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, to study Economics and Advertising.

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Lauren Nicole Fahrenkrog AT CA SINCE: Eighth Grade. I loved being a part of the Field Hockey team at CA; the players on our team have great bonds with one another and with our coaches.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with a classmate to raise money for diabetes, and then we ran the Cherry Creek Sneak as a part of Team Diabetes this spring.

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition is Interim, because it gives us a chance to spend time with our classmates and get to know other students while doing an activity that we enjoy.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, to study Biochemistry.

Matthew (Matt) David Feldman AT CA SINCE: Eighth Grade. I enjoyed taking part in the Ultimate Frisbee program at CA. SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I created a logo for a cancer charity fundraiser. The event is called Racquet for the Cure, and it is a racquetball tournament.

CA TRADITION: I enjoy Senior Kidnap Day, because it’s a good way to build a more tight-knit community, but in a different context than the classroom.

REMEMBER ME: I would like to be remembered for the artwork that I have been making for the past two years.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Camberwell College of Arts, London, England.

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Katherine (Katie) McKenzie Fisher AT CA SINCE: First Grade. I enjoyed the Tennis Team, the specialty choirs of Sorella and Chanteurs, and being a part of the French Honor Society.

SENIOR SERVICE: I volunteer at a local organization called the Hope House of Colorado, which provides free GED tutoring for teen mothers. I organized a toy drive for the daycare center there for children to play with while their mothers receive tutoring.

CA TRADITION: The first day of classes when the seniors greet the freshmen in front of the school.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is from second grade, when we had a piano in our classroom. At the end of each day, Ms. Gravit (now Ms. Brink) would teach us songs and we’d all sing together. I think that’s the first time I began to really have a passion for music, which is why I pursued choir for the entirety of my time at CA. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Tulane University, the Altman Program for International Studies and Business, New Orleans, Louisiana, to study International Business and French.

Sophia (Sophie) Ann Fox AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful experiences in the Upper School was being part of the Community Leadership Team (CLT). I have loved getting to know and mentoring the students in my freshman advisory, and I will miss them all so much next year!

SENIOR SERVICE: I did an analysis of two of CA’s large community service events to determine the value of both Students H.O.P.E. and CA’s AfricAid event. I compiled data from both projects to write an analysis on how CA’s student work benefits the local community.

CA TRADITION: Year after year, Interim has been my favorite CA tradition. From playing with wolves, to rafting on the Cache La Poudre, to doing six hours of yoga a day, I have enjoyed it all!

CA MEMORY: Throwing dry ice poppers into Mr. Allen’s classroom with Ms. Meyers and Ms. Jekel!

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of California-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, to study Zoology.

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Clark Ryan Gebhart AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. The Soccer program has been the most rewarding activity for me in the Upper School. I made great friends, and it also gave me the opportunity to succeed on a large stage in front of family and friends.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I ran the athletic program for five weeks at a camp for underprivileged children at a local church. We played soccer, kickball, and basketball every day and had a ton of fun!

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition was baking cinnamon bread in Tina and Paula’s class in the Lower School every Friday. We would roll out bread and then deliver it to classrooms. I loved the smell of cinnamon bread that spread through the building.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is winning the 2013 State Soccer Championship.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.

John (Jack) Dickson Griswold AT CA SINCE: Fourth Grade. In the Upper School, the most meaningful club that I participated in was the Finance and Investment Club. We had a great time studying trading fundamentals, and my investment team ended up winning the DU Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge this year.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I partnered with the Colorado Academy Horizons Program to photograph their annual fundraising auction.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Interim, because it provided me with an opportunity to be outdoors while meeting students from various grades and exploring new places.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memories are with the lacrosse brotherhood. The team means so much to me, and I could not imagine my time in the Upper School without all of my lacrosse buddies.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado-Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, to study Finance.

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Melanie Groza AT CA SINCE: Eighth Grade. During my time at CA, I really enjoyed art. Over the years, I watched my technical skills grow, and it was amazing to see all my work on display in my Senior Portfolio show.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, my friends and our Kindergarten buddies collected recyclable items to donate to the Children’s Museum in Denver.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.

Eric David Hahn AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my most meaningful high school activities were choir and Mock Trial.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with two other students to develop a lesson plan for a seventh grade class at CA. We provided a focused perspective within their social justice unit of the governmental process behind the LGBT rights movement.

CA TRADITION: Cheering for our athletic teams while they competed in state-championship games. We have never been more unified as a student body.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, to study International Relations and the Global Political Economy.

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Weston Dylan Hamilton AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. I most enjoyed Ultimate Frisbee.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we conducted research on something called a “Sensory Trail,” which is a trail meant for people who are not able to fully process their environment due to trauma or other causes. The trail provides mental recreation in the form of horseback riding, coupled with different activities to improve awareness. We compiled data and wrote a report that would be used to gather donor support and raise awareness of sensory deficiencies.

CA TRADITION: Kindergarten/Senior Buddies.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado - Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.

Tazio Ali Alpino Heller AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among the most meaningful things I worked on at CA was co-chairing the Students H.O.P.E. event. The event provides food, clothing, holiday gifts and medical care for low-income families.

SENIOR SERVICE: My friends and I made a promotional video about an annual racquetball tournament called Racquet for the Cure from which all proceeds go to breast cancer awareness and research.

CA TRADITION: Senior Kidnap Day. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee, to study Pre-Medicine.

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Michael (Mike) Drew Hendry AT CA SINCE: Third Grade. Among my favorite activities were playing Lacrosse, my advisory, and the Ski Club.

SENIOR SERVICE: My friends and I collected cell phones for U.S. soldiers to help them talk to their families while stationed overseas. The collection was for the organization Cell Phones for Soldiers.

CA TRADITION: Senior Kidnap Day was my favorite tradition.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Elon University, Elon, North Carolina.

William (Will) Ronald Hertel AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. My most meaningful high school activity, without a doubt, was Mock Trial.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with another student, we wrote a research paper on Sensory Integration Therapies for children with Sensory Processing Disorder to help a foundation with educating potential donors about their cause.

CA TRADITION: Giant Relay Day is my favorite CA tradition because it’s something that I’ve been doing since I was in Pre-Kindergarten.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Andrew George Jackson AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my favorite activities were photography class, sports activities, and the Middle School Circus.

SENIOR SERVICE: My friends and I set up a drive for used cell phones for an organization called Cell Phones for Soldiers. A portion of the proceeds goes to ensure U.S. Soldiers have free and easy communications with loved ones back home.

CA TRADITION: The Kindergarten/Senior buddy program is my favorite tradition at CA, because it brings the entire school together, and I remember how important it was to me when I was in Kindergarten at CA. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Loyola University – Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, to study Business.

Emma Claire Johnson AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. The most meaningful activities in which I took part in the Upper School were Chamber Choir, Chanteurs, technical theater, and being on the Girls Golf team.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, I collaborated with CA’s Kindergartners to collect art supplies to donate to the Children’s Museum of Denver.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is baking cinnamon bread in Lower School.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is going to the zoo in Kindergarten with my Senior Buddy and then being able to do the same as a Senior with my Kindergarten buddy this year.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota.

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Milan Dixon Jones AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful activities at CA were playing soccer during my freshman year, taking part in the Faces of Diversity program, and being part of the Spanish Honor Society.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service project, I worked to raise awareness about pet overpopulation through a supply drive and presentation. I worked with the Puppy Rescue program in Brighton, Colorado.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is advisory.

During the 25 minutes I spend with my advisor and fellow advisees everyday, I enjoy their presence and the conversations we have.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is the first day of Upper School when I met some of my closest friends.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, to study Economics.

Noah Jurkiewicz AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my most meaningful activities were being part of the Finance and Investment Club, taking part in Students H.O.P.E., and playing Intramural Football.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I put together a benefit concert at Seventh Circle Music Collective to benefit Urban Peak, a teen homeless shelter.

CA TRADITION: Interim is always so much fun. Hanging outdoors with all your friends is always a blast.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, to double major in Music Composition and Economics.

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Henri Hunter Katz AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my favorite activities in the Upper School were Mock Trial and planting the garden outside the Dining Hall.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I helped with the food service at a Horizons Program event. Working with another student, we prepared and served breakfast and lunch to more than 150 students at a Horizons Super Saturday.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado –Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.

Scotlyn Gill Kelly AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my most meaningful activities in the Upper School were playing Basketball, taking part in Students HO.P.E., the AfricAid Club, playing JV Soccer, and working against human trafficking through iSanctuary.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with two other students, we started an iSanctuary Club at CA and worked to raise awareness of the issue of human trafficking.

CA TRADITION: The advisory program and Senior Kidnap Day. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.

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Elizabeth (Ellie) Barbara King AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my most meaningful activities were taking part in Theatre Productions, Mock Trial, Student Council, and playing Volleyball for CA. SENIOR SERVICE: Along with others, I worked with the organization Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue to raise awareness about pet overpopulation.

CA TRADITION: The Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program provides great moments of realization about how far you have come.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Wake Forest University, WinstonSalem, North Carolina.

Paige Elizabeth Klump AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. I enjoyed Tennis and Mock Trial. Both were very rewarding, and I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to participate in each!

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with another student, we visited Denver-area non-profit groups and compiled a list of organizations that are looking for occasional student volunteers.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Freshman/Senior Buddy Program. As a new freshman, I thought it was great to have a senior welcome me on my first day of high school, and as a senior, I was really excited to welcome my freshman on her first day.

CA MEMORY: I have so many great memories of CA, but my favorites are of the Tennis team. Over the past four years, I have gotten to know so many different girls, and it’s been fantastic to compete alongside them and make friends that I know I’ll have for a long time.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

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Sadie Oxford Lawrence AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful activities in which I took part was a summer trip to Senegal with fourteen other Colorado Academy students. I had the opportunity to help finish the local library in the small village of Dindifelo, as well as live with a family in the village for seven days. It was an amazing experience.

SENIOR SERVICE: Along with other students, I worked with a puppy rescue program to raise awareness of pet overpopulation.

CA TRADITION: The Homecoming Pep Rally is probably my favorite tradition. This year, I was part of C-Club, and I loved directing this event on such a spirited day.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

Zoe Camille Lee-Chiong AT CA SINCE: Second Grade. The most meaningful Upper School clubs that I have been involved in at CA are the Engineering Club, Math League, Chinese Honor Society, and the Cooking Club. I have also been fortunate enough to participate in the UNC Math Contest. For the final round, I spent a day with my friends and teachers and solved puzzles. In all of these activities, I’ve formed close friendships, learned valuable lessons, and, most importantly, created fun memories.

SENIOR SERVICE: For our service-learning project, I worked with other students to collect materials and recycled goods to donate to the Children’s Museum. We also involved our Kindergarten buddies by asking them to bring items from home.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Senior Kidnap Day. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, to study Bioengineering.

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Richard Gins Levin AT CA SINCE: Fourth Grade. Among my favorite Upper School activities were Investment Club, and playing on the Tennis and Lacrosse teams.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we volunteered at The Right Step, a therapeutic equestrian center and worked to reinsulate their indoor riding facility.

CA TRADITION: Giant Relay Day. CA MEMORY: Watching my friends win a State Soccer Championship.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, to study Business.

Madeline Carolina McKinnon AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. My most meaningful Upper School activity was being editor of the yearbook my senior year.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I made a video to raise awareness about youth homelessness in the Denver metro area.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Homecoming Carnival; it always marks the transition into fall and a new school year.

CA MEMORY: Managing the Lacrosse team my freshman year.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California.

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Devyn Rae Meunier AT CA SINCE: First Grade. Among my favorite activities was playing on the Volleyball team. Keeping the bond with my teammates throughout the years has always been very important to me.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with another student, we volunteered at Foothills Recreation Center to teach adaptive swim classes.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Color Wars.

Competing with and against my friends has always been a highlight and a great way to end the year.

CA MEMORY: The Alumni Games during Giant Relay Day. IMMEDIATE PLANS: Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, to study Psychology and English Literature.

Alexander (Alex) John Meyer AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful activities in which I took part in the Upper School were Playwriting, the musical, Mock Trial, Community Leadership Team (CLT), and Community Council.

SENIOR SERVICE: My project involved raising awareness about the foster care system in Denver as well as the need for foster families. I organized a drive to collect books so that foster children could have ageappropriate books.

CA MEMORY: One of my favorite CA memories is running through the sprinklers late at night after some activity and sneaking into the abandoned old high school.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Yale-NUS College, Singapore.

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Seth Christian Miller, Jr. AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. The activities I enjoyed most were Tennis and Lacrosse.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we collected old cell phones for the organization Cell Phones for Soldiers. A portion of proceeds from the donated phones will ensure that U.S. soldiers have free and easy communications with loved ones back home.

CA TRADITION: I love the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program; spending time with a Kindergartner is great.

CA MEMORY: Going out in the quad and playing games in the spring.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado-Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.

Taylor Joy Mitchell AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. During my freshman year, I participated in LEAP (Leading Edge Academic Program), which involved students of color being mentored by upperclass students of color. I will forever remember being mentored by VJ Brown, Maya Carter, and Avvery Boyd. As a Junior and Senior, I mentored some Freshmen and Sophomores, and I hope I will remain in their thoughts.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we collected gently used clothes, school supplies, and toys and donated them to an orphanage in Lima, Peru, called “Comunidad de Niños Sagrada Familia.”

CA TRADITION: CA is filled with lots of traditions, which I really enjoyed about the school. I particularly like the senior traditions that include: Senior Kidnap Day, the first day of senior year, having freshman buddies, and the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy Program.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado – Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, to study Marketing and Interior Design.

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Manuel (Manny) Gustavo Molina Peinado AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my favorite activities in the Upper School were taking part in Men’s Chorus, the Baseball team, and Rock Climbing.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I volunteered at The Right Step, a therapeutic riding organization, to make repairs at their indoor riding facility.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory was mountain biking in Fruita, Colorado, during Interim.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Metropolitan State University, Denver, Colorado.

Megan Helaina Moore AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. I love the fact that I am still close to my sixth grade friends and have gotten to create more friendships with people as they have come to CA. SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I conducted a book drive to collect children’s books to give to Children’s Hospital. I have been volunteering for two years there, and I wanted to involve my community in the things that I get to do with the Hospital.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Interim. I always got to know people better from different grades while doing a really fun activity like backpacking or even gardening! No matter what we were doing, it was amazing to get out of the classroom and learn new things about everyone.

CA MEMORY: I joined the Ultimate Frisbee team as a senior, and I had never played before. I had so much fun learning a new sport and getting to know a new group of people.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: New York University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Marina Elizabeth Moskowitz AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my favorite Upper School activities was my portfolio photography project. I photographed seemingly ordinary events, and then altered the photos so that what once seemed ordinary became extraordinary. I wanted to show people that everything is stunning and exquisite; it just depends on how we choose to see what’s around us.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I worked to get my 200-hour Teacher Certification during the summer of 2013 so that I could teach classes to raise money for Cure Duchenne. Cure Duchenne is a national non-profit that raises awareness and funds to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts.

Jonathan James (JJ) Hambidge Myers AT CA SINCE: Eleventh Grade. Among my most meaningful activities in the Upper School were being on the Soccer Team, participating in Mock Trial, and being on Community Council.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, I helped organize a 3 v 3 soccer tournament, the proceeds from which benefitted AIDS research and awareness.

CA TRADITION: Of the many wonderful traditions at Colorado Academy, my favorite would have to be Giant Relay Day. It’s always a good time.

CA MEMORY: My favorite memory is winning a state title as part of the Boys Soccer team, and then doing it again the next year for back-to-back championships.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, to study Political Science.

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Alyssa Renea Nieto AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my favorite Upper School activities were playing Ultimate Frisbee and the Girls Basketball team.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I helped to organize a fundraiser with the CA Women’s Basketball program. We held a “Pink Out” game and raised more than $1800 for the cancer support non-profit, Sense of Security.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Senior/ Kindergarten Buddies. I have created a relationship with my buddy that is unexplainable. He has become one of my best friends.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory comes from the advisory program. My advisor established an environment where there are no judgments; it is simply a fun place to just spend time and eat snack. I will truly miss my advisory.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado.

Eden Rose (Petal) Niles AT CA SINCE: Tenth Grade. My favorite Upper School activities included Mock Trial and playing on the Girls Soccer team.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I created a website that featured a list of organizations that have youth volunteer opportunities.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/ Kindergarten Buddy program. My buddy always gives me a new perspective on things. For example, she let me know that not everyone could possibly be in the gym during assembly because there are “still people in China and Africa.”

CA MEMORY: Walking to the pond with a friend to view the flora and fauna.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Scripps College, Claremont, California, to study International Relations and Chinese Language.

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Alexandra (Alex) Jane Oberg AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful Upper School activities in which I participated were the Girls Swim team, the Girls Soccer team, and the Portfolio Art program.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I worked with the Adoption Exchange. As part of the committee for A Day for Wednesday’s Child, I organized my advisory service day to paint plates for the Small Plates Big Hearts event, solicited donations, and appeared on a local TV news program to promote A Day for Wednesday’s Child.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition takes place on the first day of school every year when the seniors are in front of the high school dressed up and having a fun time – ready to welcome the freshmen. It was a nice welcome coming into the high school as a new freshman.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: American University, Washington, D.C., to study International Relations.

Molly Anne O’Neil AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my favorite Upper School activities are volunteering for the Horizons program, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and participating in Mock Trial.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Burn Unit and the Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation to help raise money for aid in the healing processes of burn victims.

CA TRADITION: Senior/Kindergarten Buddies, because it has been a full circle experience - first being a Kindergarten buddy back in 2002 and now being a senior buddy twelve years later.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of California at Berkeley - Berkeley, California, to study Political Science and Cognitive Science.

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Andrew Lawrence Parker AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my favorite activities were playing on the Boys Basketball and Baseball teams, being part of the Medical Education Club, the Fratelli specialty choir, and taking part in Community Leadership Team (CLT).

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, another student and I volunteered with the Horizons Program, helping children conduct science experiments with the goal of getting them interested in STEM education.

CA TRADITION: My favorite “tradition” is that seniors get both freshman and Kindergarten buddies. As a freshman, knowing a senior or two made the school a much more welcoming place.

CA MEMORY: My favorite memory is from my first day of high school... and being led by my senior buddy through the crowd.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, to study Biology and Spanish.

Carson Eamon Pavek AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my favorite activities were the performance group CAskits, working on the potter’s wheel in art, and performing at Coffee Haus.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we turned Coffee Haus, a traditional CA talent show, into a fundraising event for CA clubs. With over two hundred people who attended, we raised money for a school in Rwanda and The Children’s Hospital.

CA TRADITION: Coffee Haus has been really fun. I formed relationships with people I wouldn’t have otherwise. Interim is a close second, though.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York, to study Culinary Arts.

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Alona Danielle Pence AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. I enjoyed taking part in the Medical Education Club and working on the Kokopelli Literary Magazine.

SENIOR SERVICE: I helped to videotape and photograph a promotional video on the fundraising event “Racquet for the Cure.” The money from that event goes toward cancer research and awareness.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA traditions are the Senior/ Kindergarten Buddy program, Senior Kidnap Day, and advisory service days.

CA MEMORY: Observing Woody’s Pond.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Denver, Denver, Colorado.

Zachary (Zach) Hollis Pence AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. My favorite activities included participating in the Investment Club and studying photography.

SENIOR SERVICE: I helped to videotape and photograph a promotional video on the fundraising event “Racquet for the Cure.” The money from that event goes toward cancer research and awareness.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA traditions are Senior Kidnap Day and the Senior/Kindergarten Buddy program.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, to study Economics.

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Gabriela (Gia) Capri Pizzichini AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my most meaningful high school activities are playing Varsity Volleyball, managing the Varsity Baseball team, serving as Assistant Athletic Trainer, Students H.O.P.E., and the Choir program including Sorella, Chamber Choir, and Women’s Chorus.

SENIOR SERVICE: I used my skills as a lifeguard and rescue scuba diver to help children that have a fear of or struggle with swimming. In partnership with the organization called Sports Made Possible, I worked with disabled children and teens in an adaptive swimming program to allow those who would otherwise be in danger or extreme distress to experience the water.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the way that our athletic teams have dress-up themes and sit together at lunch on game days.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, to study Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Science.

Adam Edward Pollack AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful activities I experienced were winning two state championships in Soccer and being part of the Community Leadership Team (CLT).

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service project, I created a workbook for the Junior Ski Patrol at Winter Park. The workbook outlines everything that is needed to become a ski patroller.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Interim; these trips are a unique opportunity to meet students in other grades in the high school.

CA MEMORY: My favorite memories were beating our archrival en route to back-to-back State Soccer Championships.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, to study Petroleum Engineering.

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Sarah Frances Porter AT CA SINCE: Tenth Grade. Some of my most meaningful Upper School activities at CA were taking part in the Upper School play and the musical.

SENIOR SERVICE: I collected and analyzed the amount of junk mail that high school seniors receive from colleges and universities and weighed the amount to determine the paper resources that go into marketing these schools. Then, I recycled it all.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Interim.

I love that hiking and camping are parts of the school’s program.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Reed College, Portland, Oregon.

James Griffin Prall AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. My favorite activities included playing Tennis and Lacrosse, and participating in the specialty choirs of Fratelli and Chanteurs.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we put together a research paper on Sensory Integration Therapies for children with Sensory Processing Disorder to help a foundation with educating potential donors on their cause.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA traditions are the CA Carnival, Giant Relay Day, and Homecoming.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Gap year.

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Trevor Elroy Pratt AT CA SINCE: Tenth Grade. My most meaningful activity at CA was playing on the Lacrosse team.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we went to The Right Step, a therapeutic equestrian center, to help repair their indoor riding facility by replacing the insulation on four walls and the ceiling.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day and the alumni lacrosse game. It is a fun day to catch up with old friends.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory was playing in the State Championship basketball game. Seeing the whole community come to support the team was a great experience and showed how close our community is.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, New York.

Zenzele (Zenzi) Sol Price AT CA SINCE: Eighth Grade. Among the most meaningful extra-curriculars in the Upper School in which I took part were Mock Trial and Playwriting.

Seeing my play performed by professional actors was an incredibly rewarding experience. And if I ever find myself arguing a case in courtroom again, I’ll know what to do.

SENIOR SERVICE: I spent the year as a volunteer trainer with Amigos de las Americas, preparing teens to spend a summer in Latin America doing their own service projects. This summer, I will work for nine weeks on a project in Colombia.

CA TRADITION: The Advisory program.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, to study Film and International Relations.

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Tia Leilani Ramos AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. I most enjoyed participating in the Upper School musicals, the Gay-Straight Alliance, the Choir, and the Community Leadership Team (CLT).

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with other students to create a presentation for Middle School students about current developments in the Gay Rights movement and how they might get involved.

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition is when there are huge, red and white cookies in the Dining Hall after a CA sports team wins a State Championship; I mean, who doesn’t love cookies?

CA MEMORY: When Upper School English teacher Chip Lee did an impression of Scarlett O’Hara from Gone with the Wind.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: New York University, New York, New York.

Mackenzie Alsace Reininger AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. My favorite activities in the Upper School were taking part in Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Swim team, the iSanctuary Club, the production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and the Art Portfolio Program.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, another student and I worked with the organization iSanctuary, a group that helps the victims of human trafficking.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day. It is a great day for all students to have fun together, and it is such a happy and fun way to end the year.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is winning the Field Hockey State Championship for the second year in a row.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, to study Design, Innovation, and Society.

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Rafael Reyes Orona AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Choir has been such an enormous part of my life here at CA. Whether it was the power behind all of the voices in Chamber Choir, the wonderful all-male voices of Fratelli, or the beautiful blend and technique of Chanteurs, I was impacted in the best kind of way by every fellow choir student.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I worked for the Museum of Nature and Science in Denver. I translated from English to Spanish the six experiments in one of their exhibits to help out families who are not English speakers but still wanted to take part in the experiments.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition was definitely the rejection letter burning. Most everyone was pretty sure of the school they were attending and everyone was excited about where they were going.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut.

Phylisha Olivia Rich AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. I enjoyed participating in community service work with my high school advisory.

We are rarely all in one room together, but community service allowed us to work together and finally be together in one location for a period of time.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my service-learning project, I worked with other students to create “a square foot garden” in one of the sections of CA’s Community Garden near the Campus Center.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is spending the day with our Kindergarten buddies at the Denver Zoo. CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is Interim during my junior year. Ms. Cotton was our interim leader, and our all-girls group went white water rafting in Colorado.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado.

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Isabella (Bella) Andrea Roman AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my favorite Upper School activities were Choir and Field Hockey.

SENIOR SERVICE: A friend and I ran a 5K race in Colorado to help the American Diabetes Association spread awareness and find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition at CA is “Ugly Holiday sweater day,” which is the day before Winter Break where everyone wears his or her most over-thetop holiday sweater. It was always such a fun way to start off the break and get into the holiday spirit.

CA MEMORY: I will always remember being a part of the CA Field Hockey team; winning two state championships and playing two incredible seasons with an amazing group of girls is something I will never forget.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Wake Forest University, WinstonSalem, North Carolina.

Karla Louise Winger Rondon AT CA SINCE: Pre-Kindergarten. Among my favorite extra-curricular activities were Mock Trial, Choir, Volleyball, and Playwriting.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I worked with another student to host part of a Horizons Super Saturday, teaching the students basic science concepts and principles through fun experiments. Our goal is to help get the students interested in science.

CA TRADITION: There is a “tradition” at CA — maybe more like a custom — of saying ‘Hi’ and smiling whenever you walk by someone, whether you know that person or not. It makes the campus feel more connected and can make a day much better.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Natalhie Ruiz AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. The most meaningful Upper School activity to me was being part of the LEAP (Leading Edge Academic Program).

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I worked with two other students to gather donated items such as clothes, toys, and school supplies. The donations were for an orphanage in Lima, Peru called “La Comunidad de Niños Sagrada Familia.”

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition at CA is the first day of school, especially as Seniors. I like how we decided as a class what our “theme” was, and I like how we welcome our freshman buddies to high school. It starts off the senior year in a great way.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado — Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.

Caroline Seman AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my favorite activities were C-Club, the Portfolio Photography program, and attending CAskits.

SENIOR SERVICE: My senior service project was completing a winter coat drive for the children who live at Warren Village. I collected coats from families and businesses and then held a distribution party at Warren Village.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is advisory. I think it’s a really cool way to grow close to a group of students that you might not normally hang out with and a teacher that you might not have the opportunity to get to know.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is the first day of senior year. I loved seeing everyone dressed up and wearing embarrassing costumes.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, to study Pre-medicine and Neuroscience.

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Zoe McClure Seward AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. I have participated in Mock Trial for four years, and it’s helped me immensely in everything from class presentations to winning arguments against my parents.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I am tutoring an Iraqi woman, Kafea Rhayef, to prepare her for the citizenship test she anticipates taking over the summer.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is receiving pages of mass emails whenever someone loses a calculator or a pea coat.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: New York University, New York City, New York, to study Global Business and Political Economics.

Regina (Gina) Louise Shaw AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among the most meaningful Upper School activities that I have participated in at CA are interim trips at the end of each year. These trips provided a great sense of community.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service project, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to travel to Guatemala with an organization I have volunteered with for several years (Starfish One by One). I photographed and documented the high school graduation of several Guatemalan girls.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/ Kindergarten Buddy program. I believe creating a connection with someone who is just starting his or her school career at CA is a great way to create a foundation for the future.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, to study Entrepreneurship and International Business.

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Kyla Bell Sherap AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Some of my most meaningful experiences at CA have been being a part of the Varsity Volleyball and Tennis teams, as well as the specialty choir groups. Each allowed me to create lasting friendships and discover myself through different interests.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked to raise awareness about pet overpopulation through a presentation and a supply drive for Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue.

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition is the first day of the school year, from when I was a nervous freshman to when I became a welcoming senior.

CA MEMORY: It’s hard to pinpoint one favorite memory at CA, but I’ve loved walking into the College Office during free blocks and just talking to the college counseling staff for however long.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Sarah Caroline Sibley AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. In high school, I most enjoyed Community Council, Varsity Soccer, Mock Trial, C-Club, the Student Philanthropy Board Program and Theatre.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I worked with two other students to create a presentation to the seventh grade class about current developments in the Gay Rights Movement and how they might get involved.

CA TRADITION: My favorite tradition is the t-shirts that the Girls Soccer team has been wearing for more than a decade.

CA MEMORY: There was that time in AP Physics when Ms. McBroom dropped an eraser and everyone in the class said “zao gao,” because we also all knew Chinese.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, to study Political Science, Public Policy, maybe Neuroscience, maybe Economics, maybe Statistics.

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Sandra (Stephany) Stephany Solis AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. I took part in and enjoyed sports like Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer and participated in the Diversity Club, the World Dance Club, and the Spanish Honor Society.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, another student and I worked for an orphanage in Peru named “La Comunidad de Niños Sagrada Familia,” by collecting clothes and donating them to the orphanage.

CA TRADITION: I love the Thanksgiving dinner CA has every year. It’s so yummy, and it is my favorite day of the year!

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory was in Dr. Davis’s “War on Terror” class when we had the coolest speaker EVER. I don’t think I am allowed to say who it was because it’s pretty top secret, but it was pretty awesome.

That was a once-in-a lifetime experience, and I still can’t really believe it happened.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Katie Elizabeth Steklac AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. Among my favorite activities were participating in Swimming, the musicals, and CAskits.

SENIOR SERVICE: My senior service-learning project was to turn Coffee Haus, a traditional CA talent show, into a fundraising event for CA clubs. With more than 200 people who attended, we raised money for a school in Rwanda and The Children’s Hospital.

CA TRADITION: CAskits, and making our senior stars!

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, to study Pre-Med and English.

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Samuel (Sam) Cross Suechting AT CA SINCE: Sixth Grade. Among my favorite high school activities were Mock Trial, Ultimate Frisbee, and the Fine Arts program.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I helped with the food service at an upcoming Horizons Program event. Working with another student, we prepared and served breakfast and lunch to more than 150 students at a Horizons Super Saturday event.

CA TRADITION: Advisory is my favorite CA tradition. It provides an important, daily opportunity to spend time with students and faculty.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, to study International Relations and Economics.

Samuel (Sam) Forrest Sweeney AT CA SINCE: Second Grade. The most meaningful extracurricular activities in the Upper School for me were playing on the Boys Lacrosse team and taking part in Basement Theatre productions.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we added a philanthropic aspect to the long-standing CA tradition of Coffee Haus.

CA TRADITION: The Lacrosse Brotherhood has been a very important part of my experience here at CA. It is a fairly new tradition, but one I am confident will last.

CA MEMORY: Making the Varsity Lacrosse team as a freshman was very special for me, something I will never forget.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York.

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Sofia (Sofie) Jade Tanski AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. The theater program at CA greatly influenced me throughout all four years of high school. When I first came to this school as a freshman, I signed up for acting class as a creative outlet; I had no idea that I would end up finding some of my very best friends through acting.

SENIOR SERVICE: My goal with my service-learning project was to bring the power of music to those who could really benefit from it. I volunteered at the Senior Resource Center in Evergreen and the Mt. Evans Hospice, playing guitar and singing with the patients.

CA TRADITION: Interim is definitely my favorite CA tradition.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is more of a tradition. My advisor, Ms. Cotton, always performed a rap song for us on our birthdays. She’s actually a very good rapper!

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Barnard College, New York, New York, to study “Everything!”

John (Jack) Owen Thomas AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. The most meaningful extracurricular events I participated in were the Soccer and Lacrosse teams.

SENIOR SERVICE: For my senior service-learning project, I worked with other students to create a 3 v 3 grassroots soccer tournament and raised money for AIDS awareness.

CA TRADITION: Senior Kidnap Day. CA MEMORY: Winning two State Soccer Championships.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Denison University, Granville, Ohio.

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Sebastian Zachry Kitsu Turner AT CA SINCE: Ninth Grade. I most enjoyed taking part in the Rock Climbing program and Theatre.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with other students to help create a “square foot garden” in one of the sections of CA’s Community Garden near the Campus Center.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is graduation.

Seeing a whole class moving onto another stage in their lives is always incredible to see.

CA MEMORY: Meeting new friends and having new experiences most every day.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, to study Computer Science, the Classics, or something in between.

Amanda (Mandy) Michelle Weeks AT CA SINCE: First Grade. The most meaningful Upper School activity that I participated in at CA was playing on the sports teams. They helped shape who I am and helped me test my limits.

SENIOR SERVICE: I worked with another student to run a sports equipment drive and collected gently used soccer gear to send to an orphanage in New Mexico.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is the night after the Girls State Soccer final match in sophomore year, the team came back to campus, and we were the last people in the old high school before it was to be demolished the next day.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts.

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Nicole (Nikki) Elizabeth Welty AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. In high school, I most enjoyed being a member of the Community Leadership Team (CLT).

SENIOR SERVICE: I have been volunteering every Saturday with the Special Olympics Program at the University of Denver to help teach mentally disabled children how to ice skate. I have also helped choreograph programs for these children’s competitions.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/ Kindergarten Buddy Program because it really brings the oldest and youngest CA students together. I remember having great senior buddies when I was in Kindergarten, and now that I am a senior and I have a Kindergarten buddy, I really feel like my 13-year experience at CA has come full circle.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, to study Graphic Design and Communications.

Connor Bennett Wiseman AT CA SINCE: Seventh Grade. Sports activities were where I enjoyed myself the most. I participated in a wide range of sports and made great friends, and I was lucky enough to experience a great deal of success.

SENIOR SERVICE: I partnered with The Adoption Exchange for my service-learning project. I was part of a committee that organized a television event to encourage donations and increase awareness about adoption.

CA TRADITION: Giant Relay Day. It’s great to have everyone outside coming together as a community to enjoy the end of the school year as well as some friendly competition.

CA MEMORY: My favorite memory was being able to lift the Boys Soccer State Championship trophy two years in a row.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: Wake Forest University, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, possibly to study Political Science and International Business.

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Robert Andrew Wright AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. My most meaningful extracurricular activities were playing on the Soccer and Lacrosse teams, and taking part in Mock Trial.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, we organized a 3 v 3 soccer tournament to raise money for AIDS awareness.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is the Senior/ Kindergarten Buddy Program. I still remember who my senior buddies were and how much they meant to me.

Now, I am able to go through the same process.

CA MEMORY: My favorite CA memory is winning a State Soccer title in my senior year.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Andrew (Andy) Scott Zimmerman AT CA SINCE: Kindergarten. Among my favorite high school activities were the Engineering Club and the Tennis team.

SENIOR SERVICE: Working with other students, I am creating a website that will improve the communication among U.S. schools that have partnerships in Haiti.

CA TRADITION: My favorite CA tradition is Giant Relay Day, because every grade participates, and the whole school comes together to relax and have fun on an amazing day.

IMMEDIATE PLANS: University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, Colorado, to study Computer Science.

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