March 17, 2016
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Lakewood High senior dies after car crash Lakewood High School senior MacKenzie Forrest, known on the school basketball team as “L’l Mac,” died on March 13 after sustaining injuries in a car crash on Interstate 70 near Frisco. Courtesy photo
MacKenzie Forrest was leading scorer on basketball team By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Lakewood High School senior MacKenzie Forrest, 17, a popular student and college-bound basketball player, died March 13 after sustaining injuries in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near Frisco. “We are sad to share the news of the passing of our precious daughter, MacKenzie,” said the family in
a released statement. “MacKenzie was an amazing daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend and teammate. She made the most of her time at Lakewood High School, and was excited to be heading to play for Regis University in the fall.” Forrest was the leading scorer for the school’s basketball team — she was called “L’l Mac” — and
REMEMBRANCE “On the court MacKenzie was a leader and a heck of a basketball player. A wonderful teammate. Always had a smile on her face, and loved playing with her teammates.” — Mondo Delgado, LHS parent and girls basketball team photographer
Forrest continues on Page 16
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Dunstan Middle School was recognized as a Healthy School Champion for PE teacher Jamie Leeburg’s approach to mixing technology and physical activity. When class ends, students return their pedometers to see their progress. Photos by Clarke Reader
Students work to stay in shape Dunstan, Peiffer, Patterson recognized as Healthy School Champions
Students continues on Page 25
Baker admits obstacles, both from incumbent congressman and from his own party By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Jamie Leeburg took over physical education at Dunstan Middle School in Lakewood, she brought a new technology-driven approach. Students in her class use pedometers and heart monitors to keep both themselves and Leeburg updated on their progress and growth. “The students here are really embracing this technology,” she said. “It keeps them excited and motivated throughout the class to keep moving.” Dunstan joined Lakewood’s Patterson International School and Littleton’s Peiffer Elementary School in receiving recognition from the Colorado Education Initiative’s Colorado Healthy Schools Summit on March 4, as Healthy School Champions. “This is another tool for us to show all the work we’re doing to make
Westminster councilman faces uphill battle in race
Above: Students in Jamie Leeburg’s PE class at Dunstan Middle School do sit-ups as part of an end of class cool down. Left: Leeburg encourages her students during a mile run on March 10.
Westminster City Councilman Bruce Baker, saying he offers an “alternative to cardboard politicians,” is running on the GOP ticket against popular Congressman Ed Perlumutter in the 7th Congressional District race this November. “Elections should be — not that they are — a Baker chance to offer voters alternatives,” said Baker, a retired pharmacist who was elected to Westminster City Council in November 2013. “A lot of times … there aren’t really any alternatives being offered. Nothing new is ever offered. But in this camPerlmutter paign, I intend to offer the voters true choices.” Based on past election challenges to the seat, campaigning will be no easy feat Baker continues on Page 27