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Alumni Association Highlights
Alumni Association Board at their summer Retreat, First Row (L to R): Emma Harrington Kane ’07, Winnie Ellsworth, Elsa Woolley ’11. Second Row: Jared Harding ’97, Karl Koch ’05, PJ O’Neil ’07, Zach Tucker ’01, Katie Cordes ’03, Aimée Nieuwenhuizen ’06. Third Row: Kyle Rajaniemi ’07, Lisa Harrison Ellsworth ’79, Isabel Gary Harper ’09, Terrie Dickinson Warren ’73, Austin Carpenter ’05, Max Shaw ’08. Not pictured: Chris Bailey ’02, VJ Brown ’11, Caroline Cramer ’11, Brian Fisher ’02, Georgia Grey ’08, Ben Hock ’07, Brian Parks ’96, Ashley Peterson ’06.
The 2020-2021 Alumni Association year picked up right where 20192020 left off, with cancelled events and quarantine. Because Colorado Academy wants to be a good community neighbor and not part of the problem, even events held outdoors with more than 10 guests cannot happen in 2020. An annual favorite, which hosts 175+ guests, The Alumni Skating Party, will not take place until December 2021.
To move forward, the Alumni Association Board looked to its Mission Statement for guidance: The mission of the Alumni Association is to promote alumni involvement in the advancement of CA, while providing alumni significant opportunities for intellectual and social enrichment. Perhaps this is the year to provide significant opportunities for intellectual, over social, enrichment. This year is also a good time to focus on the diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Alumni Community and to create a place where all feel welcome.
For these reasons, Alumni Association events will look different this year. n
Alumni/Former Faculty Virtual Book Club
Paul Krajovic, Linda Plaut, and Anne Strobridge will lead book club talks during this year. Two additional former faculty members will join the book club in the spring. Look at the calendar on the back inside cover of this magazine for the dates. The sessions will be held in the evening. Sign-up will be by former faculty member and book. Read the title(s) of your choice, and join the discussion on Zoom. Each book talk will have a separate link. Invitations will be sent to alumni who were in the Upper School when the faculty members were teaching at CA. Enjoy a fun and thoughtful evening with some of your favorite teachers and your friends! n
Colorado Academy Connect
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A secure online networking resource for CA Alumni. Connect with classmates, lend expertise, mentor others, or share job opportunities.
If you don’t currently receive electronic communications from CA, send your email address to the Alumni Director, sue.burleigh@coloradoacademy.org, to receive the Alumni Newsletter delivered via email. You’ll also receive important alumni news and advance notice of alumni events.
CA Alumni Facebook Page
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CA Connection: Colorado Academy Alumni & CA Community
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Quarterly Alumni Newsletter
Let’s Be Optimistic About May 2021!
CA graduating classes ending in 0s and 5s have some catching up to do! Reunions in 2020 were postponed and have been rescheduled for May 21-23, 2021. This is the same weekend for graduating classes ending in 1s and 6s.
We are also hopeful we can gather the entire Alumni Community on Giant Relay Day, Friday, May 21, 2121, when we hope to enjoy all the traditional activities which kick off Reunion Weekend. So, SAVE THE DATE, and let’s celebrate! n
Asteering committee of alumni announces the first AlumniStudent Multicultural Meet-Up with our host, Sarah Wright, CA’s Director of Inclusivity. The goal is for Alumni to empower students, creating a support for them as they navigate CA and the college process. The hope is that these connections will last past CA and college. Ultimately, our goal is to develop a multicultural network for CA Alumni.
The Meet-Up will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Alumni will receive an invitation in their inbox, so make certain the Alumni Association has your current email address.
Top Row (L to R): SunHee Seo ’17, Sarah Wright, Brooklyn Batey ’12. Second Row: Anshu Bhatia ’06, VJ Brown ’11, Ulysses Estrada ’13.
Thank you to Brooklyn Batey ’12, Anshu Bhatia ’06, VJ Brown ’11 (Alumni Board Member), Maya Carter ’13, Ulysses Estrada ’13, and SunHee Seo ’17. n
Legacy Giving
Make an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime. Leave a legacy gift to CA.
Legacy donors are recognized as members of CA’s Musil Society, which was created in 1992 in memory of former CA teacher A.J. Musil, who left his estate to the school. Like Mr. Musil, you can make a gift to CA as part of a will or trust. Other possible legacy giving options include charitable trusts, charitable annuities, and beneficiary designations of IRAs and insurance policies. Blended giving allows you to give now—and be recognized now— but also contribute in the future.
If you are interested in learning more about legacy giving and the Musil Society, please contact Gravely Wilson, Advancement Officer, 303-914-2543.
