"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
MAINE Bates College Colby College
VERMONT Middlebury College
NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth College
As of May 19, 2023
MASSACHUSETTS Boston College Boston University Northeastern University Wheaton College
NEW YORK Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Columbia University New York University (2) Pace University Parsons School of Design St. Lawrence University Syracuse University
CONNECTICUT Fairfield
PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania State University
MARYLAND Howard Community College
WASHINGTON DC George Washington University
MISSOURI Washington University in St. Louis WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin MICHIGANMichigan State University
TENNESSEE Vanderbilt University (2)
NORTH CAROLINA Duke University Wake Forest University
SOUTH CAROLINA College of Charleston
INTERNATIONAL American University of Paris, France University of Amsterdam, Netherlands University of St. Andrews, Scotland
FLORIDA Lynn University University of Miami (2)
MISSISSIPPI University of Mississippi LOUISIANA Tulane University
As we commemorate the Aspen High School graduating class of 2023, it is impossible to overlook the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students faced unprecedented challenges and disruptions during freshman and sophomore years, requiring them to navigate uncharted territories with fexibility and adaptability. Today, we honor their strength and celebrate their remarkable accomplishments amidst adversity.
The arrival of the pandemic brought forth an abrupt shift in the educational landscape. The class of 2023, six months into their journey into high school, found themselves thrust into a world of remote learning, social distancing, and uncertainty. The traditional high school experience, such as dreams of high school dances and playing on athletic teams, transformed into a new normal of virtual classrooms and limited social interactions.
Despite these unforeseen circumstances, the class of 2023 quickly embraced technology to connect with peers and teachers. Through their resourcefulness and determination, they found innovative ways to maintain a sense of community and support one another, even from a distance.
However, the pandemic’s impact extended beyond the virtual realm. The class of 2023 also faced personal and emotional challenges. The isolation and separation from their usual support systems took a toll on their mental well-being. They grappled with feelings of
loneliness, anxiety, and uncertainty about their future. Yet, in the face of these adversities, demonstrated strength and resilience, seeking out resources and support networks to navigate these diffcult times.
Amidst the unique challenges, the class of 2023’s commitment to their education remained unwavering.They showed remarkable tenacity in pursuing their academic goals, often going the extra mile to excel in their studies while adjusting to online coursework, shifting deadlines, and modifed curriculum.
Moreover, the pandemic experience instilled in the class of 2023 a heightened sense of empathy and social consciousness. Witnessing the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on communities worldwide, they became more aware of the interconnectedness of our global society. This realization inspired many of them to engage in volunteer work, community service, and activism to address the inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, such as food drives. In total, the class of 2023 submitted an extraordinary 20,167 service hours representing the impact of the class on the community. They emerged as compassionate individuals with a deep understanding of the importance of collective action and social responsibility.
As the class of 2023 prepares to graduate and embark on new adventures, they carry invaluable lessons learned during their freshman and sophomore years amidst the pandemic. They have developed resilience, adaptability, and
empathy—traits that will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
To the Aspen High School class of 2023, we commend you for your strength, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to education despite the challenges you faced during these unprecedented times and the loss of a beloved member of our community, Carson Clettenberg. Your ability to navigate through uncertainty and embrace change is a testament to your character and fortitude.
As you step into the next chapter of your lives, there is no doubt that the experiences and lessons from the pandemic will shape you into compassionate, resilient, and forward-thinking individuals. Your impact on the world has already begun, and we eagerly anticipate the incredible contributions you will make to society.
Congratulations, class of 2023, on your remarkable achievements and the enduring legacy you leave behind. May your futures be flled with success, fulfllment, and an unwavering spirit to overcome any challenge that comes your way.
“Congratulations to HIM.”
“‘Hooray!’ said
“‘It is today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh.” -Winnie the
“Nothing last forever but at least we got these memories.” -J.
“Scoring
memory
“Time is precious, waste it wisely.”
“Spaceships
“I’ve never been a
“People may tell you to do it or you might regret it but sometimes you would just regret doing it in the frst place.” -Anonymous
“I just want you to feel like you’re doing well.” -Fredric from
“Think outside the
and take a sharp knife to it.” -Banksy
“Try once more like you did before.” -ABBA
“See you either in hell or in communism.”―
“I miss you in the mornings when I see the sun...Something in the orange tells me we’re not done.”
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift… that is why it is called the present.” -
Elleana Bone
Princess Bride
Corrie Buchanan
Beckett Brennan
box, collapse the box,
Erick Carrasco Carranza
Claire Anderson
Chrysanthemum. ‘School!’”-Chrysanthemum, Kevin Henkes
Tassilo Adams
Harper Axelman
Pooh
Carolina Azvedo
Cole
Mateo Bakken
life touchdowns for the
of Carson.”- Mateo Bakken
Nathan Balko
-K Bromberg
Andrew Bass
don’t come equipped with rearview mirrors.” - André 3000
Emma Bern
calm, midrange type person.” - Eddie Vedder
Garrett Bertholf
“Friends are god’s way of apologizing for the family we’re born with.”-Tennesse Williams
Ava Cherry
Slavoj Žižek
Alexis Cordts-Pearce
Master Oogway
Carson Clettenberg
-Zach Bryan
“The only thing better than laughing, is LOVING.”
“Do not let the things that have hurt you turn you into a person you are not.”
“The greatest glory lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”
“This is nothing but a hive, and I am the one and only Queen Bee.”
“The possibility of all those possibilities being possible became possible.”-Mark
“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow just as well.”
“I don’t need a weapon, I am one.”
-Anonymous
“Well that was another in a long series of regrettable life choices.”
You have to learn to be slow in a hurry.”
is
best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows.”
you like
Peter de Wetter
-Anonymous
Sydney Desugny
-Bianca Sparacino
Jason Dobbins II
-Nelson Mandela
Wyatt Eaton “Fast is fne, but accuracy
fnal.
-Wyatt Earp
Aidan Flynn
-Brian A Castle
Suleyma Garcia-Olmedo
Lee
Gavin Thomas Sophie Genshaft “May the
Jason Mraz
Gavin Gianneschi
–Mark Twain
Nicholas Godomsky
Susannah Goldsmith
- Bojack Horseman
Kiara Gonzalez “I’m gonna miss
a child misses their blanket.” -Fergie (Big Girls Don’t Cry)
Zachary Elias
Turner Estock “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.” - Pop Smoke
Fatima Flores “Ain’t that just the way.” -Greg
Samantha Edelman
“People
Judd Gurtman “History doesn’t talk about quitters.” -Anonymous
Janessa Hogeback-Funes
Noah Hopkins “No comment.”
Keny Henriquez Perez
Bliss Hemstreet “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou
Nicholas Hearn “Where we live is home-home that our feet may leave but not our hearts.”
-Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Jude Hanson “Live, Laugh, Love- Cougar.”
Selby Hall “Passion frst and everything will fall into place.” -Holly Holm
Dominique Gutierrez
Madeline Hicks “Always fnd a reason to laugh.” -Snoopy
Lillian Huggard
won’t understand it which is all for the best— understanding makes the mind lazy.” -Mr. Brundish
Halle Horning “You ain’t cool unless you pee your pants.” - Adam Sandler
Haylie Hopson “Stop and smell the roses.” -Poppy
Putri Hunting Fairy-tales are nice.” -Syd Barrett
Sophia Hoffman “When I bless y’all with my spirit, no one leaves the room.”
Jade Hanson “Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead you home again”-Tim McGraw
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph
“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
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“Telle est la vie. Aimer et être aimer et tout est pour le mieux.”
“Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.” - Jerry
Grateful Dead
“You are a very good person who bad things have happened to. You understand? Besides, the world isn’t split into good people and Death Eaters. We’ve all got both light and dark inside of us.
What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.”-Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
“Life is no dress rehearsal, it’s the real thing.” -Janette Keller
“Long live all the mountains we moved.”- Taylor
“I tell you, in this world being a little crazy helps to keep you sane.”
“Education isn’t just something we’re forced into. It’s an opportunity. A tool that may not always be needed, but will open many doors in your future. School isn’t something to survive, it’s a guide to build your future.”
Didn’t drop out because Nicki M said “I hate lazy people, Barbz stay in school.”
“And if you don’t believe the sun will rise, stand alone and greet the coming night in the last remaining light.” -
“I wish I never moved here, but at least I became a litttle redneck and left spiritually lifted.”
“Freedom comes from the soul.”
“If no one comes from the future to stop you how bad can the decision be?”
-Anoymous
Moritz Johnson
Waldo Emerson
Jordan Jones
Tyler Jones
word” -Carson
Finlay Johnson
–Kurt Vonnegut
Océane Jones
-Anonymous
Janette Keller
Jakaline Keller
Lilly Justice
Garcia,
Michaela Kenny
Swift
Alla Kobzar
Morgan Kneiper
Julia Kilby
-Zsa Zsa Gabor
Phoenix Leeking
Chris Cornell
Marilyn Luspin
Tucker Livingston
-Grizzly
Maya Leshem
“The only time I set the bar low is for limbo.” —
“Here’s the deal. I’m the best there is. Plain and simple. I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.”-Ricky
“I
even reach my peak yet.”
“Let us not take ourselves too seriously.” — Her Late Majesty the Queen
“Justice is based on values. And those change every generation.” - Eiichiro
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it ‘The Present.”– Eleanor Roosevelt
“Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that something is more important than fear; the brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.”
“Don’t let schooling interfere your education.”
“Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.” -Dylan
Riley MacArthur
Michael Scott
Grace McAniff
Alexander Martinez
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Eliza Marolt
Bobby
Lucy McBride
Kenneth McPhee
-Mark Twain
Molly McManus
Meg Cabot, Princess Diaries
Robert McDade “This due at 11:59 too?”
Corey Michelin
Oda
Beau Moffroid
Thomas
Lucas Milota
Carson Miller
Haver Muss-Nichols “I’m getting into interior design.” -Playboi Carti
Genevieve Ostrander “Dream when it’s right, love when it’s hard.”
Thyler Olivier “Living off borrowed time, the clock tick faster.” -MF DOOM
Beckham Nettleton “The roof ain’t my son, but I’m fnna raise it!” - Barb
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“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.”
“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.”
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift... that’s why they call it the present.”
“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
“If you never did you should. These things are fun. And fun is good.”
Luca Pedinielli
“I’m not afraid to look like an idiot.”-Anthony Bourdain Willow Poschman Isabella Poschman true love is the greatest thing in the world- except for a nice MLT- mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomato is ripe.” - The Princess Bride Abigail Plummer “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” Michael Quintanilla-Salido Life’s Not fair. -Michael Quintanilla Eske Roennau -Master Oogway Kay Ramsey Thomas Ramos Portillo “It’s kinda cold outside.” Abby Romero cute but her forehead’s big.” ~ Tyler, The Creator Wilder Rothberg -Dr. Suess Quinn Rooney ~ Mario Andretti Ryder Rondeau -Master Oogway Will Royer do not wait upon one who may follow me blindly.” - Will Royer Max Schlumberger Alexander Schlosser ― Marcus Aurelius Ricardo Saucedo “Echale ganas y siempre recuerda de dónde vienes.” –Saucedo and Chávez family
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“I
“There is always a way if you’re committed! You just have to keep changing your approach.”
“Sing
new
every dog has a
“Romanians have a saying,
on its tail.’ It means that not all streets are paved with
When I begin my career, I just wanted to do cartwheels.”
“I
Maya Schmidt
Anderson Sherman
Stella Sherlock
had the time of my life fghting dragons with you.” - Taylor Swift
Katherine Sheridan
Alexander Shiland
Chloe Smith
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bagel
gold.
Nadia Comaneci
Sheldon Sims
“Highway boys don’t die.” - Zach Bryan
Josephine Siegfried
only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action.”
-Alexander Graham Bell
Sky Sosna
Connor Stephen
“Sometimes it’s all about the win, sometimes it’s all about the skiing.” -Bode
Evelyn Stefi
a
song, Chiquitita.” - ABBA
Andrew Sprenger
Ernest (Aidan) Sunkel
“Tried to rub my name in the dirt, that’s fne, I was made from it.” -NF, “Desti-
Micky Terkun
don’t know, man, I guess I’m gonna fade into Bolivian” -Mike Tyson
Carolyn Tanner “Daddy’s home.” - Drake
Jeremiah Swenson
“Live a little, Love a lot.”-
“Love me, hate me, doubt me, you all gonna be a fan at the end of the day.”
“Nobody
“The universe created life to be an art; you are the artist of your organic masterpiece.”
“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” -
“No such thing as a life that’s better than yours.”-J.
“Just ski down there and jump off something for crying’ out loud!”
“We should refuse none of the thousands and one joys that the mountains offer us at every turn. We should brush nothing aside, set no restrictions. We should experience hunger and thirst, be able to go fast, but also to go slowly and to contemplate.” -Gaston
“Birds born in cages think fying is an illness.”- Alejandro
“Finite to fail, but infnite to venture.” -
Sophia Theriot Kenny Chesney Logan Thurber drowed in there own sweat Ann Landers.” -Ann Landers Odin Thomsen Nathaniel Thomas Asher Weinberg - Shane McConkey Gabriella Yturri “It is what is is till it ain’t” -Mac Miller Cassidy Young Ally Williams “Clarence” -clarence Hannah Zack Ella Zane Sonya Tralins Dylan Vetter Cole Elizabeth Valentine Winnie the Pooh Mia Wells Jodorowsky Elsie Weiss Rebuffat Natalie Wesner Emily Dickinson
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Art Show is a diverse exhibition of students’ artistic voices in a public venue. It is the culmination of student’s hard work and creativity at the advanced level. The masterpieces of these talented seniors are highlighted in the following pages.
Lucy McBride
Maya Schmidt
Peter de Wetter
Putri Hunting
Riley MacArthur
Shiland
Sam Edelman
Sonya Tralins
Caroline Cares, the AHS librarian of two years, is know for her encouragement, resourcefulness, and welcoming nature. We would like to acknowledge all the work she has done printing numerous documents for students, adding variety and diversity to the school’s collection of books, and organizing her book club. Caroline’s dedication expands beyond the library’s curation and grants new opportunities to the AHS student body, such as conversation with author Geraldine Brook’s about her latest novel, Horse. Notably, Cares asserts that books foster empathy.
“Caroline is someone who you can always go to whether it be an English paper or personal needs, she is ready to help with an air of responsibility and comfort. She has a trivia of the day that always challenges and excites. The graphic novel book club she helps run is a welcoming, fun environment. She shares her enthusiasm for literature and art with us and we discuss everything from literary themes to representation in media. She encourages a wide variety of stories and perspectives in the library and possesses an incredible insight into human connection.”
Abigail Plummer
“Caroline Cares is a wonderful librarian and person. She is kind and genuinely cares about the students. I’m so grateful for her and would not be where I am today without her loving support. Thank you Caroline, we love and appreciate you!” - Océane
Jones
Adam Cheney spent his time at AHS teaching IB Psychology, IB History, and world geography. Cheney’s classes are always lively, and often feature relevant photos or anecdotes from his time abroad. Cheney’s international perspective bolsters his ability to provide an accurate and holistic account of history. Students are eager to “get historical,” each time they enter his classroom. AHS will greatly miss Cheney as he begins teaching in Brazil, but will remain appreciative of his additions to our school’s culture.
“You can tell that he cares a lot about what he’s teaching because he always throws jokes in. He is really helpful with assignments and encouraging growth in providing thorough feedback.”- Ernest
Sunkel“He holds his students to really high standards and believe in their ability to improve and do well. This was extremely motivating and was refected in teaching methods such as revisions and the idea of constant improvement.” -
Chloe SmithSheri Smith is support of her students endeavors both in and outside of the classroom. She acts as a mentor for students in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), connects members of the National Honors Society with service opportunities, and acts as a resource for students in the Gay-Straight Alliance. Her empathy has fostered a more inclusive and equitable AHS, particularly for queer students. In the classroom she is know for having faith in her students and granting them independence when it comes to completing coursework.
“She loves following the rules, she is a great, caring role model whose positivity is exemplifed by her smile.” - Dylan Vetter
“Sheri is a teacher who cares about her students and their learning. She makes class engaging and interactive with ameliorated teaching methods that allow for strong learning and fun!” - Elleana Bone
Image created by Océane Jones Image created by Océane Jones Image created by Océane JonesMegan Noonan truly exemplifes everything a teacher should be. Her passion for mathematics and teaching extends far beyond instructional hours, as demonstrated by her wall of math memes and collection of numerous math related shirts. She cares deeply about all of her students, and we appreciate her efforts to get to know them as individuals. Noonan is deeply dedicated to her student’s success and goes beyond what is required of her instruction to ensure that they understand the material.
“I love how she is always supportive emotionally and academically. She has never failed to make school feel like home.” -
Claire Anderson
“Never have I had a teacher who demonstrates as much genuine enthusiasm towards what they do, both inside and outside of the classroom, as Megan does.” -
Natalie WesnerNadia Vonderhaar goes the extra mile to engage her students, utilizing creativity, adaptability, and careful selection of materials to make lessons clear and enjoyable. She has a good read on her students and tailors to their needs and pace that best match their learning. Vonderhaar is known best for her eagerness to help her students, whether that is providing individualized feedback, opportunities to ensure students understand all topics, or her many TI-84 calculators and chargers.
“Nadia allowed me to understand math for the frst time by her organization and dedication to her students. I really appreciate how she personally connects with everyone not only to make the material more applicable and relevant but also to support and encourage us.” -
Harper Axelman“Nadia is one of the funniest teachers. She treats her students as equals, giving students a feeling of community in her class. I have always felt comfortable talking to her. I am going to miss her truly.” - Eliza
Marolt“Nadia is always ready to help, she doesn’t put pressure on us and always wants us to succeed. She’s the best.” -Gabby
Yturri
Sarah Ward runs AHS’ journalism and yearbook programs. She is known for seeing her students’ full potential, and having faith in their efforts. Her classes are distinct in that they center discussion and collaboration amongst peers. She often acts more as an advisor, giving students the ability to explore their passions. We would like to express our utmost appreciation for her teaching style as it has informed numerous students’ post-secondary plans. Additionally, the structure of her courses encourage students to take-on leadership roles, deepening their dedication to the Skier Scribbler and/or Yearbook and empowering personal development.
“Sarah Ward has been the best teacher I’ve had at Aspen and has fostered a passion for writing and given me more direction for my life after high school.” - Beau Toepfer
“Sarah Ward is the most understanding and caring teacher I’ve had here at Aspen High School, she’s always there to lend a hand and talk. She’s a fantastic mentor and is passionate about her work.” -
Gia Galindo Bartley
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AspenHighSchoolisincrediblygratefultothelocalcommunityforitssupportofourgraduates.
CAPITOLSPEAKER: Peterde Wetter
SelectedbyAspenHighSchoolFacultyandSta
PYRAMIDSPEAKER: notavailableasofpresstime
SelectedbytheStudentsoftheClassof2023
Astudentisrecognizedforacademicexcellenceineachofthefollowingdepartments. TheAspenVolunteerFireDepartmentispleasedtosponsorthePacesetterAwardsforthe Classof2023.
English ClaireAnderson
Mathematics CorrieBuchanan
PerformingArts SophieGenshaft
Science EskeRoennau
SocialStudies Ernest“Aidan” Sunkel
VisualArts FinlayJohnson
Awardedto: JosephineSiegfried
WorldLanguages ChloeSmith
CareerandTechnicalEducation:
BroadcastJournalism HaverMuss-Nichols
Business AlexanderSchlosser
CulinaryArts AbigailPlummer
Journalism HarperAxelman
OnestudentishonoredbythePrincipalinrecognitionoftheircontributionsto AspenHighSchool.
Awardedto: Tassilo Adams,ClaireAnderson, Harper Axelman, Carolina Azevedo, ElleanaBone,Erick Carrasco-Carranza, Fatima Flores,Kiara Gonzalez,Jade Hanson, Keny Henriquez Perez,Madeline Hicks,Finlay Johnson,Océane Jones, Lilly Justice,Maya Leshem,Grace McAniff,Lucy McBride,Haver Muss-Nichols,Michael Quintanilla-Salido,RicardoSaucedo,AlexanderSchlosser,Chloe Smith, Evelyn Stefli, Ernest “Aidan”Sunkel, Carolyn Tanner,Nathaniel Thomas,Natalie Wesner Ahighschooldiplomaendorsementofbiliteracyisgrantedtostudentswho attainproficiencyorhigherinoneormoreworldlanguageinadditionto attainingproficiencyorhigherinEnglishasdeterminedbytheColorado DepartmentofEducation.
ClaireAnderson,CarolinaAzevedo,ElleanaBone,CorrieBuchanan,PeterdeWetter, SamanthaEdelman,FatimaFlores,SophieGenshaft,JadeHanson,JudeHanson, BlissHemstreet,MadelineHicks,PutriHunting,Timothy“Mortiz”Johnson,Océane Jones,LillyJustice,MayaLeshem,MarilynLuspin,RileyMacArthur,HaverMussNichols,BeckhamNettleton,RicardoSaucedo,AlexanderSchlosser,Alexander Shiland, Josephine Siegfried, Chloe Smith, Evelyn Stefli, Carolyn Tanner,Natalie Wesner
Awardedto: AndrewBass,Beckett Brennan, Ava Cherry,Wyatt Eaton, Aidan Flynn, Nicholas Hearn, TuckerLivingston, MichaelQuintanilla-Salido,Eske Roennau, Wilder Rothberg,Sheldon Sims,Ernest “Aidan”Sunkel,Logan Thurber, SonyaTralins, Dylan Vetter
Awardedto: Finlay Johnson, Katherine Sheridan,SonyaTralins
ASSOCIATIONOFROCKYMOUNTAINIBWORLD SCHOOLSSCHOLARSHIPS
Awardedto: SamanthaEdelman
TheAssociationofRockyMountainIB WorldSchoolsScholarshipsrecognizes studentswhoembodythequalities definedintheIBLearnerProfileand whohavecontributedtotheirschool andcommunitythroughtheirCAS (Creativity,Activity,Service)projects.
COLORADOALLSTATEBAND
Awardedto: CoreyMichelin (Frenchhorn)
COLORADOALLSTATECHOIR
Awardedto: IsabellaPoschman
COLORADOARTREGIONSCHOLASTICART& WRITINGGOLDKEYAWARD
Awardedto: FinlayJohnson
ScholasticArt&WritingAwardsare thenation’slongest-runningandmost prestigiousrecognitionprogramfor creativeteens.
ATHLETESOFTHEYEAR
Awardedto: MichaelaKenny, NathanielThomas
Each year, the AspenTimes andAspen HighSchoolcometogetherto recognize theschool’s best femaleandmale athletes.
BOOSTERCLUB“CHARACTERCOUNTS” SPORTSMANSHIPAWARD
Awardedto: RobertMcDade,EllaZane PresentedannuallybytheBooster Club, thisawardrecognizes onemale andone female athletewho exhibit extraordinary sportsmanship, integrity,attitude,andteam focusandwhoareseen asapositiverole modelforteammates.
THEASPENPROMISE - anendowedscholarship fundattheAspenEducationFoundation
Awardedto: WyattEaton,JordanJones,Tyler Jones,MorganKneiper,CoreyMichelin,Thyler Olivier,KayRamsey,RicardoSaucedo,Sophia Theriot,GabriellaYturri
TheAspenPromisewasfoundedbythe LichtenwalterFamilyinhonoroftheirsons Joel,Eric,CraigandTrentandstrengthened bytheStyslingerFamily,StevenandKiki Esrick,andtheEstherPearlstonefamily.This scholarshiphelpspromisingandprincipled studentsaccessacollegeeducation.In additiontothe10scholarshiprecipients intheClassof2023,TheAspenPromise providedrenewalscholarshipstofivepast recipients.Othereducationally-minded donorsareinvitedtojoinTheAspenPromise.
Awardedto: AvaCherry
TheAlexTerral Memorial WritingScholarship is awardedto a seniorwriterwho, like Alex, soughttheseriouschallengeandsatisfactionof thoughtfulwritinginprosefiction,prosenonfiction,andcreative writing
Awardedto: Morgan Kneiper,Riley MacArthur, Kay Ramsey,Charles“Ryder”Rondeau, Gabriella Yturri
AspenBoard of Realtors, Bill Heldman/Stark Kingscholarshipcommitteebegan awarding scholarshipsto studentsin1985.Academic promiseandinvolvementin extracurricular activitiesand volunteer workarestrongly consideredin awardingthisscholarship
Scholarship awardshave increasedin recent yearsduetotheuntimelydeathofoneof thefoundersandanardentsupporterof thescholarshipfund,RickGri n,andthe memorialcontributionsmadeinhisloving memory
Awardedto: MichaelaKenny,KayRamsey
TheAspenCancerConferencebringsa groupofleadingscientistswithexpertiseina varietyofdisciplinesrepresentingacademia, government,andindustrytoAspenannually toexplorethecause,prevention,diagnosis, andtreatmentofcancer.Theconference collaborateswithAspenHighSchoolto
bringworldclassscientiststomeetwith AHSsciencestudentsandfacultytodiscuss advancesinscienceandcareerchoices inscienceandmedicine.AspenCancer Conferencescholarshipsareawardedto studentswhoplantopursueapathinscience and/ormedicine.
Awardedto: BlissHemstreet,Beckham Nettleton,IsabellaPoschman,ElsieWeiss TheAspenChapelbeganawarding scholarshipstodeservingAspenHighSchool seniorsin2007.Thescholarshipsprovide recognitiontograduatingseniorsfortheir e ortsincontributingapositivespirittothe communitythroughgoodcitizenshipanda willingnesstohelpothers.
Awardedto: ElizabethMarolt, IsabellaPoschman
AspenCommunityTheatre’smissionisto createopportunitiestoparticipatein,learn from,andexperiencelivetheatre.Aspen CommunityTheatreisproudtosupportlocal studentsthroughscholarshipsforhighschool seniorswhoareinterestedinpursuingthe performingartsincollege.
Awardedto: JeremiahSwenson AspenEducationAssociationwaschartered in1960andrepresentseducatorsandsupport professionalsintheAspenSchoolDistrictat thelocal,stateandnationallevels.Thisaward recognizesstudentswhowishtopursuea careerinthefieldofeducation.
Awardedto: BeauMoffroid,NathanielThomas Fundedbygenerouscommunitysponsorsof theGridironClassicannualgolftournament, thisscholarshiprecognizesthededication andcommitmentittakestoplayhighschool football.Therecipientofthisscholarship isaseniorfootballplayerfromAspenHigh Schoolwhodisplaysremarkablecharacter strengthsonando thefield,notnecessarily astudentthatintendstopursuefootballin college.Therecipientwillhaveattended AHSduringboththeirjuniorandsenior years,playedAHSfootballbothoftheseyears withplanstoattendanaccredited2-4year institutionorvocationalprogram.
Awardedto: NathanBalko,AndrewBass,Peter deWetter,NicholasGodomsky,KiaraGonzalez, JadeHanson,JudeHanson,JordanJones, TylerJones,MorganKneiper,MollyMcManus, BeckhamNettleton,IsabellaPoschman,Kay Ramsey,EskeRoennau,Charles“Ryder” Rondeau,WilderRothberg,RicardoSaucedo, ChloeSmith,EvelynStefli,ConnorStephen, NathanielThomas,DylanVetter,AllyWilliams
TheAspenElksLodgehasbeenproviding scholarshipsto studentsthroughoutthe valleyfor over20 years Leadership,work experience, participationin extracurricular activitiesandcommunityservice, alongwith astrongacademicperformancearevalued by theElks.
Awardedto: Corrie Buchanan, Riley MacArthur, RicardoSaucedo
TheAspenRotaryClubhasbeenawarding scholarshipstoAspen’sseniorssince1987. Thescholarshipisawardedtostudentsbased onschoolandcommunityinvolvement, academicpotential,andtheRotary’smotto, “OthersAboveSelf”.
Awardedto: notavailableasofpresstime
TheAspenScholarAwardrecognizes students’academicaccomplishments.This awardisgiventothetoptenAspenHigh Schoolscholarsbasedsolelyonacademic merit.AllAspenHighSchoolseniorsare considered.Determinationisbasedon cumulativegradepointaverageandACT/ SATtestscores.Thefollowingarepleased tosponsortheAspenScholarAward: Aspen TechnologyLabsandO’Bryan&SimoneLaw &Mediation,LLP.
Awardedto: FatimaFlores,KiaraGonzalez, FinlayJohnson,RicardoSaucedo Foundedin1949, theAspenThriftShop isoneofthecommunity ’s largest funders, makingsignificantgrantstohundreds ofnonprofitorganizationsandschools every year. TheThriftShopalso awards scholarshipstograduatingseniorsinAspen, BasaltandCarbondalewhodemonstrate academicpromise, have had extracurricular involvementand representtheThriftShop’s spiritofparticipation,communityservice, and volunteerism.
Awardedto: SophieGenshaft
Willard Clapper wastheformerAspen VolunteerFire DepartmentChiefand a volunteerfirefighterfor35 years.Willardwas a native Aspeniteand averybelovedteacher intheAspenElementaryandMiddleSchools fordecades.He firmlybelievedinthe valueof theirOutdoorEducationProgram. He had a brilliantsenseofhumorand was a powerful positive influenceinourcommunity
Awardedto: SophieGenshaft, MichaelQuintanilla-Salido EstablishedbyanAspenHighSchoolparent, thisawardhonorsthememoryofCarson Clettenberg.Twostudents,nominatedbythe Classof2023,arerecognizedforlivingby Carson’sexampleandconsistentlygoingout oftheirwaytomakeapositivechangeinthe livesofpeoplearoundthem.Theawardis generouslyfundedbytheDPLFund.
Awardedto:LillyJustice
Thisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemory oflong-timelocal,CarolDopkin’ssteadfast equinecompanionnamedCountonMeand nicknamedMaggie.CountonMerecognizes studentswhocanbecountedontobethere fortheirfriendsandclassmateso ering unconditionalsupportandreliability.
Awardedto: ConnorStephen
Thisscholarshipisawardedtoahighschool seniorwhoshowsqualitiesofleadership intheareasofathleticsandacademicsand withinthesocialfabricoftheAspenHigh Schoolcommunity.TheFlatironsscholarship wasestablishedbySueandChuckHall. ChapinWrightwastherecipientofthe FlatironsScholarshipin1972.Unfortunately, hewastragicallykilledinanautomobile accidentonhiswaytotheseniorparty.
Awardedto: PeterdeWetter
The Futures Fund,establishedin2018, is a scholarshipprogramfounded bya diverse groupofAspenHighSchoolalumniwholove and valuethecommunitythat raisedthem. The Futures Fundfounderstributetheir successestothesacrificesmade by parents, teachers, coaches, andcommunitymembers whomadeittheirmissiontoensurea great education,safeneighborhoods, andcountless opportunitiestoparticipateinsports Theonly way thefoundersknow to repay theirdebtof gratitudeistocontinuedownthepathlaid before them.The Futures Fund,therefore, is
abouthonoringthosewhocamebefore and by helpingthosewhowillcomeafter. The Futures FundisnowwelcomingotherAHS alumniandmembersoftheAspencommunity tojointheircauseanddonateforthe2024 scholarship.To donateandlearnmore aboutthe Futures Fundandpast scholarship recipientsvisithttps://futures.fund.
Awardedto: AndrewBass,CoreyMichelin, Philip“Thomas”PortilloRamos,Sophia Theriot,EllaZane
Thisscholarshiphelpsdeservingstudents continuetheireducationandpursuetheir passioninthecollegesetting.TheGlah scholarshipisgrantedtostudentswhohavea visionandhopeforthefutureandaplanned pathtoachievefurthereducation.
GUNILLAISRAELASHERSCHOLARSHIPatAspenCommunityFoundation
Awardedto: ChloeSmith
TheGunillaIsraelAsherScholarshipwas establishedtocarryforwardthelegacyofthe beautiful,brave,valiantwarriorandformer AspenTimes Publisher,GunillaAsher,who lostherfightwithcancerin2014aftera lengthyandheroicbattle.Gunillawas42 yearsold.GunillalovedallthingsAspen, wasthelifeofeverypartyandthegoodness behindsomanyselflessacts.
HALEYRINALDIMEMORIALSOCCERSCHOLARSHIP
Awardedto: AbigailRomero
HaleyRinaldigraduatedfromAspenHigh Schoolin2010andisrememberedasan exceptionalsoccerplayer.Thisscholarshipis awardedtoaseniorfemalesoccerplayerwho hasexhibitedsomeofHaley’sgreatcharacter andteamplayerstrengthsbothonando the field.
HARLEYBALDWINMEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPatAspenCommunityFoundation
Awardedto: EvelynStefli
InremembranceofthelateHarleyBaldwin, formerBoardmemberofAspenCommunity Foundation,theHarleyBaldwinMemorial ScholarshipFundwascreatedtosupport promisingfirst-generationcollegestudentsby allowingthemtoenjoythemanyacademic, extracurricularandpersonalgrowth opportunitieso eredthroughthecollege experience.
JAKEFOERSTERMUSICARTSFUND/JAZZASPEN SNOWMASSSCHOLARSHIP
Awardedto: RileyMacArthur, IsabellaPoschman
Themissionofthisscholarshipistoprovide assistancetoseniorgraduatesthroughoutthe RoaringForkValleywhoshowexceptional promiseinthemediumofsound.Thescholarship
recognizesindividualswhoarededicatedtotheir talents,committedtocontinuetheireducation, andsharesomeofthepersonaltraitsofJake:a passionforthecreationofmusic,anappetitefor adventure,andanunendingloveforhisfriends, family,andcommunity.
JASPERMOUNTAINIDEAS&INVENTIONSSCHOLARSHIP
Awardedto: AndrewBass
This awardremembers Jasperwholost his preciouslifetocancerattheageof24 years. Hewasfunny andincrediblybright. Ideasand inventionsflowedfrom Jasperlikewordsfrom thelipsof a poet.The IdeasandInventions Scholarshipis avenuefor studentswhomight shyaway fromthelimelight. It holdsthepromise ofmergingestablishedideaswiththeideasof unfettered,untethered youth.
Awardedto: LillianHuggard
TheJohnHainesOpportunityScholarship isawardedtoastudentwhodemonstratesa strongworkethic,goodcitizenshipandwho willattendcollegeinthestateofColorado.
Awardedto: IsabellaPoschman
Foundedin1983,LesDamesd’Aspen contributestolocalartsorganizationsand toacollegescholarshipforanAspenHigh Schoolgraduatingsenior.Thescholarship isawardedtoastudentwhodisplaysgreat characterandacommitmenttofurtherstudy ofthearts,particularlyperformingarts.
Awardedto: WyattEaton,NateThomas Awardedtotwolacrosseseniorswhohave embodiedtheLiveLikeCarsonClettenberg Spirit.
Awardedto: JadeHanson
Funded by the residentialandcommercial ownersofthe Northof Nell,thisscholarship honorsitslongtimeGeneral Manager Joe Raczak.In recognitionof Joe’sretirement, thisscholarshipis awardedtoonequalified studentforeachof 4years Thisscholarship will recognize astudentwhoplanstoattend a businessmanagementorhospitalitycurriculum at a collegeoruniversityoftheirchoice.
Awardedto: AbigailPlummer
PatHodgsonwasalong-timelibrarian atAspenHighSchool.Shediedin2002, andherfamilyestablishedthePatriciaH. HodgsonScholarshipinhermemory.Patwas apassionatereaderandwriter,andeachyear thisawardisgiventoastudentwhoshares herloveofthewrittenwordinallforms.
Awardedto: JuliaKilby,MayaSchmidt
PEOisaphilanthropicorganizationwhere womencelebratetheadvancementofwomen. PEOseekstoeducatewomenthrough scholarships,grants,awards,andloans.PEO motivateswomentoachievetheirhighest aspirationsandisproudtosupportlocalyoung womenintheirpursuitofacollegeeducation.
Awardedto: GabriellaYturri
Thisscholarshipisawardedeachyearto studentswhodemonstrateaninterestin furtheringthemissionofthePitkinCounty HealthyRiversBoardtoprotect,defend, andenhancetheriversoftheRoaringFork Watershed.
Awardedto: NathanBalko,FinlayJohnson, KennethMcPhee
BeeWongandPaulPoh,Aspenparentsand ownersofPoppycock’sCafé,awardscholarships tosupportstudentswhohaveearnedtherespect ofthefacultyandtheirpeersandwhoarea credittothemselves,theirfamily,theschool, andthecommunity.
Awardedto: ElsieWeiss
Thisscholarshipisawardedtoagraduating seniorwhoshowsrespectforandanawareness ofournaturalworld,includinganawareness ofcurrentenvironmentalissuesandconcerns. Thisstudentlivesoutanenvironmentalethic, workstoimproveandsustainthenaturalworld, andshowspotentialforapplyinghisorher environmentalsensitivitiesinthefuture.
Awardedto: MichaelaKenny,ChloeSmith
TheSchoolResourceO cersoftheAspen SchoolDistrictcreatedthisscholarshipto honorastudentwhohasdemonstratedastrong senseofethics,solidcharacter,highsenseof integrity,andwhoisapositiverolemodelin extracurricularactivities.
Awardedto: PeterdeWetter,HannahZack FormedbytheSnowmassVillageResort Association,thisFoundationservesthe charitableneedsofSnowmassVillageand surroundingcommunities.
Awardedto: RicardoSaucedo,JosephineSiegfried Eachyear,twoAspenHighSchoolseniors arehonoredinmemoryofDanVanDomelen. TherecipientsexhibitthetraitsthatDan embodied:determinationandperseverancein pursuingpersonalgoals,consistentlystriving forexcellence,acommitmentinmeeting one’sresponsibilitiestoothers,strengthof character,maturity,andstability.Recipientsalso demonstrateproperperspectiveandbalancein displayingindividualinitiativeandfreedom,a loveoflife,andsenseofhumor.
TOMPEIRCEMEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPatAspenCommunityFoundation
Awardedto: GabriellaYturri
TheTomPeirceMemorialScholarshipFund wascreatedbythefriendsandfamilyofthelate TomPeircetohelpyoungpeopleofexceptional promisedeveloptheirintellectualtalents,sense ofethics,andpowersofexploration.
TRASHMASTERSSCHOLARSHIPS
Awardedto: notavailableasofpresstime
TrashmastersInternationalisoneofthe world’s most uniquegolftournamentsandisdedicated topresenting youngmenand womenwiththe opportunityto realizetheireducationalgoals anddreams Since1993, 100%oftheprofits fromthe TrashmastersGolf Tournament have gonetoscholarshipsthroughoutthe Roaring Fork Valley.Recipientsofthefour-year Trashmaster’s Scholarshipdemonstratesuperior academicachievementwhileparticipatingin extracurricularactivitiesand volunteer work.
WILLIAMSANDERSENVETERANMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- anendowedscholarshipfundat theAspenEducationFoundation
Awardedto: SydneyDesugny,FatimaFlores TheawardisamemorialtothelifeofAspen HighSchoolgraduateWilliamL.Sandersen, whodiedincombatintheserviceoftheUnited StatesintheVietnamWarinAugust1968.He was24yearsold.Thisscholarship,createdin honorofveteranswhohaveservedandcontinue toserveourcountry,isawardedeachyearto deservinggraduatingseniors.
ZANINFAMILYFOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIP
Awardedto: BeauMoffroid HonoringJoeandJudyZanin,publicservants, communityvolunteers,philanthropistsand AspenHallofFameinductees,theZanin FamilyFoundationhelpsmeetthefinancial needsofconfidentandresponsibleAspenHigh Schoolstudentswhoaspiretoachievetheirfull potentialbyseekingapost-secondaryeducation.
C.WeltonAnderson,alongtimeAspenresident, wasanarchitect,ChairmanoftheAspen PlanningandZoningCommissionandanAspen HistoricalSocietyTrustee.Hediedattheage of41onDecember11,1991.TheC.Welton AndersonawardsareselectedbytheAspen HighSchoolfacultyandsta
Awardedto: ClaireAnderson,NoahHopkins, HaverMuss-Nichols,WillowPoschman Studentswhohaveexhibitedtremendous academicandpersonalgrowthovertheirfour yearsatAspenHighSchool,whohavethe couragetotrynewthingsandthedetermination totacklelife’schallenges.
Awardedto: PeterdeWetter,SophieGenshaft, AlexanderSchlosser,JosephineSiegfried Studentswhoexhibitexceptionalleadership andintegrityandwhorepresentthevalues ofAspenHighSchoolinsideandoutsidethe classroom.
Awardedto: Alexis Cordts-Pearce,Fatima Flores, Kiara Gonzalez, Océane Jones,Keny Henriquez Perez,Evelyn Stefli Studentswhocareabouttheworldandmore importantly,thewell-beingofthepeopleinit, whobuildandfosterrelationships,andwho treatotherswithempathyandrespect.
Awardedto: GarrettBertholf,AvaCherry, MorganKneiper Studentswhodisplaycourage,dignity,freedom, individuality,self-determination,openmindedness,andwhospeak-outonwhatthey careabout.
Awardedto: AndrewBass,ErickCarrasco Carranza,LucyMcBride,DylanVetter Studentswhopossessanauthenticloveof learningbothtraditionalandexperientialand exemplifytheschool’smissionofeducatingthe wholeperson.
Awardedto: MateoBakken,JakalineKeller, RobertMcDade,LucaPedinielli,StellaSherlock, SonyaTralins
Studentswhohaveazestforlife,infectious personality,senseofhumor,andabigheart.In short,studentswhomakeussmile.
WOULDLIKETO CONGRATULATETHEGRADUATES OF HERE’STOYOURNEXTADVENTURE!
