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May 23, 2014 Douglas County, Colorado | Volume 12, Issue 29 A publication of

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Mustangs win 4A lacrosse title Ponderosa bests Wheat Ridge for state championship By Tom Munds

tmunds @coloradocommunitymedia.com Ponderosa players swarmed the field, lined up to accept the trophy and saluted their fans on May 17 after they won the Class 4A state boys lacrosse championship by defeating defending champion Wheat Ridge, 13-11. “We won as a team,” Mustangs coach Patrick Tierney said after the game. “Our guys knew they needed each other. They

worked hard and passed the ball when they saw a teammate in a better position for a shot. No one tried to win the game by himself. It was a great win for us.” Action in the championship game, played at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, started quickly as Wheat Ridge scored less than a minute into the contest. For about four minutes, the teams sparred, each team feeling out the opponent while seeking to take control of the tempo of play. The Mustangs took the lead as Blake Bruner’s goal with 14 seconds left in the first quarter put Ponderosa ahead 3-1. Wheat Ridge narrowed the gap to 3-2 on a long-range shot by John Roach early in the second period. The teams traded goals before Ponderosa scored three consecutive Lacrosse continues on Page 14

Fans in the stands cheer as Ponderosa players create a “dog pile” to celebrate winning the state Class 4A boys lacrosse championship. The Mustang won the May 17 game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High by edging Wheat Ridge, 13-11. Photo by Tom Munds

Principal put on leave for alleged misconduct

Reaching for the future

Move involving Rock Ridge’s Sorg comes as parents protest district review of teacher ratings By Jane Reuter

jreuter @coloradocommunitymedia.com Rock Ridge Elementary School’s principal was put on administrative leave under allegations of misconduct on May 16, the same day parents and students protested in defense of the school’s teachers. Amber Sorg already had submitted her resignation in early 2014, and planned to work until June 30. Her leave comes six weeks ahead of that Sorg planned last day. Douglas County School District officials aren’t saying why Sorg was put on leave, noting it is a personnel issue. In a May 19 letter to Rock Ridge parents, DCSD’s assistant superintendent of elementary education Ted Knight called the situation “regrettable,” and asked parents to respect Sorg’s privacy. “I know that this will be difficult news for many of our students and we feel that it is best shared by parents, so we encourage you to have a conversation with your child tonight about the change,” Knight’s message read. Incoming principal Michelle Colton will be brought on board earlier than planned “to help keep the learning envi-

Ponderosa High School graduates turn to thank their parents for their support. Ponderosa High School graduates and their parents were greeted with warm, sunny weather for the 2014 commencement ceremony May 20 at Sports Authority Stadium. Valedictorian Matthew Goodrich and salutatorian Frederick Tan rapped the commencement address, English teacher Gary Cordray delivered an uplifting faculty speech and principal Chuck Puga offered encouraging advice. Each student departed with a beaming smile.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS MICHLEWICZ

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Ponderosa High School senior Dylan Lyng jumps for joy as he leaves the stage with his diploma May 20 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Ponderosa High School graduate Mary Cook joyfully accepts her diploma May 20. Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy.


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