SPEN HIGH SCHOOL

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS & SENIOR AWARDS

Aspen High School is incredibly grateful to the local community for its support of our graduates.

CAPITOL SPEAKER: Peter de Wetter

Selected by Aspen High School Faculty and Sta

PYRAMID SPEAKER: not available as of press time

Selected by the Students of the Class of 2023

ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS

Pacesetter Department Awards

A student is recognized for academic excellence in each of the following departments.

The Aspen Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to sponsor the Pacesetter Awards for the Class of 2023

English Claire Anderson

Mathematics Corrie Buchanan

Performing Arts Sophie Genshaft

Science Eske Roennau

Social Studies Ernest “Aidan” Sunkel

Visual Arts Finlay Johnson

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

Awarded to: Josephine Siegfried

World Languages Chloe Smith

Career and Technical Education:

Broadcast Journalism Haver Muss-Nichols

Business Alexander Schlosser

Culinary Arts Abigail Plummer

Journalism Harper Axelman

One student is honored by the Principal in recognition of their contributions to Aspen High School.

Colorado Seal Of Biliteracy

Awarded to: Tassilo Adams, Claire Anderson, Harper Axelman, Carolina Azevedo, Elleana Bone, 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, Ricardo Saucedo, Alexander Schlosser, Chloe Smith, Evelyn Stefli, Ernest “Aidan” Sunkel, Carolyn Tanner, Nathaniel Thomas, Natalie Wesner

A high school diploma endorsement of biliteracy is granted to students who attain proficiency or higher in one or more world language in addition to attaining proficiency or higher in English as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates

Claire Anderson, Carolina Azevedo, Elleana Bone, Corrie Buchanan, Peter de Wetter, Samantha Edelman, Fatima Flores, Sophie Genshaft, Jade Hanson, Jude Hanson, Bliss Hemstreet, Madeline Hicks, Putri Hunting, Timothy “Mortiz” Johnson, Océane Jones, Lilly Justice, Maya Leshem, Marilyn Luspin, Riley MacArthur, Haver MussNichols, Beckham Nettleton, Ricardo Saucedo, Alexander Schlosser, Alexander Shiland, Josephine Siegfried, Chloe Smith, Evelyn Stefli, Carolyn Tanner, Natalie Wesner

Professional Certifications

PROFESSIONAL SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA, LEVEL 1

Awarded to: Andrew Bass, Beckett Brennan, Ava Cherry, Wyatt Eaton, Aidan Flynn, Nicholas Hearn, Tucker Livingston, Michael Quintanilla-Salido, Eske Roennau, Wilder Rothberg, Sheldon Sims, Ernest “Aidan” Sunkel, Logan Thurber, Sonya Tralins, Dylan Vetter

Registered Yoga Instructor Certification

Awarded to: Finlay Johnson, Katherine Sheridan, Sonya Tralins

State Recognitions

Association Of Rocky Mountain Ib World Schools Scholarships

Awarded to: Samantha Edelman

The Association of Rocky Mountain IB World Schools Scholarships recognizes students who embody the qualities defined in the IB Learner Profile and who have contributed to their school and community through their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) projects

COLORADO ALL STATE BAND

Awarded to: Corey Michelin (French horn)

COLORADO ALL STATE CHOIR

Awarded to: Isabella Poschman

COLORADO ART REGION SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING GOLD KEY AWARD

Awarded to: Finlay Johnson

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens

Athletic Awards

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Awarded to: Michaela Kenny, Nathaniel Thomas

Each year, the Aspen Times and Aspen High School come together to recognize the school’s best female and male athletes.

BOOSTER CLUB “CHARACTER COUNTS” SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Awarded to: Rober t McDade, Ella Zane Presented annually by the Booster Club, this award recognizes one male and one female athlete who exhibit extraordinary sportsmanship, integrity, attitude, and team focus and who are seen as a positive role model for teammates.

Local Scholarships

THE ASPEN PROMISE - an endowed scholarship fund at the Aspen Education Foundation

Awarded to: Wyatt Eaton, Jordan Jones, Tyler Jones, Morgan Kneiper, Corey Michelin, Thyler Olivier, Kay Ramsey, Ricardo Saucedo, Sophia Theriot, Gabriella Yturri

The Aspen Promise was founded by the Lichtenwalter Family in honor of their sons Joel, Eric, Craig and Trent and strengthened by the Styslinger Family, Steven and Kiki Esrick, and the Esther Pearlstone family. This scholarship helps promising and principled students access a college education. In addition to the 10 scholarship recipients in the Class of 2023, The Aspen Promise provided renewal scholarships to five past recipients Other educationally-minded donors are invited to join The Aspen Promise

Alex Terral Memorial Writing Scholarship

Awarded to: Ava Cherry

The Alex Terral Memorial Writing Scholarship is awarded to a senior writer who, like Alex, sought the serious challenge and satisfaction of thoughtful writing in prose fiction, prose nonfiction, and creative writing

ASPEN BOARD OF REALTORS’ BILL HELDMAN/STARK KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Morgan Kneiper, Riley MacArthur, Kay Ramsey, Charles “Ryder” Rondeau, Gabriella Yturri

Aspen Board of Realtors, Bill Heldman/Stark King scholarship committee began awarding scholarships to students in 1985. Academic promise and involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer work are strongly considered in awarding this scholarship Scholarship awards have increased in recent years due to the untimely death of one of the founders and an ardent supporter of the scholarship fund, Rick Gri n, and the memorial contributions made in his loving memory

Aspen Cancer Conference Science Scholarship

Awarded to: Michaela Kenny, Kay Ramsey

The Aspen Cancer Conference brings a group of leading scientists with expertise in a variety of disciplines representing academia, government, and industry to Aspen annually to explore the cause, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer The conference collaborates with Aspen High School to bring world class scientists to meet with AHS science students and faculty to discuss advances in science and career choices in science and medicine Aspen Cancer Conference scholarships are awarded to students who plan to pursue a path in science and/or medicine

Aspen Chapel Spirit Award

Awarded to: Bliss Hemstreet, Beckham Nettleton, Isabella Poschman, Elsie Weiss

The Aspen Chapel began awarding scholarships to deserving Aspen High School seniors in 2007 The scholarships provide recognition to graduating seniors for their e orts in contributing a positive spirit to the community through good citizenship and a willingness to help others

Aspen Community Theatre Scholarship

Awarded to: Elizabeth Marolt, Isabella Poschman

Aspen Community Theatre’s mission is to create opportunities to participate in, learn from, and experience live theatre Aspen Community Theatre is proud to support local students through scholarships for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing the performing arts in college

Aspen Education Association Scholarship

Awarded to: Jeremiah Swenson

Aspen Education Association was chartered in 1960 and represents educators and support professionals in the Aspen School District at the local, state and national levels This award recognizes students who wish to pursue a career in the field of education.

Aspen Football Gridiron Classic Scholarship

Awarded to: Beau Moffroid, Nathaniel Thomas

Funded by generous community sponsors of the Gridiron Classic annual golf tournament, this scholarship recognizes the dedication and commitment it takes to play high school football. The recipient of this scholarship is a senior football player from Aspen High School who displays remarkable character strengths on and o the field, not necessarily a student that intends to pursue football in college The recipient will have attended AHS during both their junior and senior years, played AHS football both of these years with plans to attend an accredited 2-4 year institution or vocational program.

Aspen Fraternal Order Of The Elks Lodge Scholarship

Awarded to: Nathan Balko, Andrew Bass, Peter de Wetter, Nicholas Godomsky, Kiara Gonzalez, Jade Hanson, Jude Hanson, Jordan Jones, Tyler Jones, Morgan Kneiper, Molly McManus, Beckham Nettleton, Isabella Poschman, Kay Ramsey, Eske Roennau, Charles “Ryder” Rondeau, Wilder Rothberg, Ricardo Saucedo, Chloe Smith, Evelyn Stefli, Connor Stephen, Nathaniel Thomas, Dylan Vetter, Ally Williams

The Aspen Elks Lodge has been providing scholarships to students throughout the valley for over 20 years Leadership, work experience, participation in extracurricular activities and community service, along with a strong academic performance are valued by the Elks.

Aspen Rotary Club Scholarship

Awarded to: Corrie Buchanan, Riley MacArthur, Ricardo Saucedo

The Aspen Rotary Club has been awarding scholarships to Aspen’s seniors since 1987 The scholarship is awarded to students based on school and community involvement, academic potential, and the Rotary ’s motto, “Others Above Self ”.

Aspen Scholars Awards

Awarded to: not available as of press time

The Aspen Scholar Award recognizes students’ academic accomplishments. This award is given to the top ten Aspen High School scholars based solely on academic merit. All Aspen High School seniors are considered. Determination is based on cumulative grade point average and ACT/ SAT test scores The following are pleased to sponsor the Aspen Scholar Award: Aspen Technology Labs and O’Bryan & Simone Law & Mediation, LLP

Aspen Thrift Shop Scholarship

Awarded to: Fatima Flores, Kiara Gonzalez, Finlay Johnson, Ricardo Saucedo

Founded in 1949, the Aspen Thrift Shop is one of the community ’s largest funders, making significant grants to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and schools every year. The Thrift Shop also awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Aspen, Basalt and Carbondale who demonstrate academic promise, have had extracurricular involvement and represent the Thrift Shop’s spirit of participation, community service, and volunteerism.

ASPEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: WILLARD CLAPPER SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Sophie Genshaft

Willard Clapper was the former Aspen Volunteer Fire Department Chief and a volunteer firefighter for 35 years. Willard was a native Aspenite and a very beloved teacher in the Aspen Elementary and Middle Schools for decades He firmly believed in the value of their Outdoor Education Program. He had a brilliant sense of humor and was a powerful positive influence in our community

Carson Clettenberg Inclusivity Award

Awarded to: Sophie Genshaft, Michael Quintanilla - Salido

Established by an Aspen High School parent, this award honors the memory of Carson Clettenberg Two students, nominated by the Class of 2023, are recognized for living by Carson’s example and consistently going out of their way to make a positive change in the lives of people around them. The award is generously funded by the DPL Fund.

“COUNT ON ME” SCHOLARSHIPat Aspen Community Foundation

Awarded to: Lilly Justice

This scholarship was established in memory of long-time local, Carol Dopkin’s steadfast equine companion named Count on Me and nicknamed Maggie Count on Me recognizes students who can be counted on to be there for their friends and classmates o ering unconditional support and reliability

FLATIRONS/CHAPIN WRIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Connor Stephen

This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who shows qualities of leadership in the areas of athletics and academics and within the social fabric of the Aspen High School community. The Flatirons scholarship was established by Sue and Chuck Hall. Chapin Wright was the recipient of the Flatirons Scholarship in 1972 Unfortunately, he was tragically killed in an automobile accident on his way to the senior party

The Futures Fund Scholarship

Awarded to: Peter de Wetter

The Futures Fund, established in 2018, is a scholarship program founded by a diverse group of Aspen High School alumni who love and value the community that raised them. The Futures Fund founders tribute their successes to the sacrifices made by parents, teachers, coaches, and community members who made it their mission to ensure a great education, safe neighborhoods, and countless opportunities to participate in sports The only way the founders know to repay their debt of gratitude is to continue down the path laid before them. The Futures Fund, therefore, is about honoring those who came before and by helping those who will come after. The Futures Fund is now welcoming other AHS alumni and members of the Aspen community to join their cause and donate for the 2024 scholarship To donate and learn more about the Futures Fund and past scholarship recipients visit https://futures.fund.

THE GLAH FAMILY OPPORTUNITY AWARD

Awarded to: Andrew Bass, Corey Michelin, Philip “Thomas” Portillo Ramos, Sophia Theriot, Ella Zane

This scholarship helps deserving students continue their education and pursue their passion in the college setting The Glah scholarship is granted to students who have a vision and hope for the future and a planned path to achieve further education.

GUNILLA ISRAEL ASHER SCHOLARSHIPat Aspen Community Foundation

Awarded to: Chloe Smith

The Gunilla Israel Asher Scholarship was established to carry forward the legacy of the beautiful, brave, valiant warrior and former Aspen Times Publisher, Gunilla Asher, who lost her fight with cancer in 2014 after a lengthy and heroic battle. Gunilla was 42 years old. Gunilla loved all things Aspen, was the life of every party and the goodness behind so many selfless acts.

HALEY RINALDI MEMORIAL SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Abigail Romero

Haley Rinaldi graduated from Aspen High School in 2010 and is remembered as an exceptional soccer player This scholarship is awarded to a senior female soccer player who has exhibited some of Haley ’s great character and team player strengths both on and o the field.

HARLEY BALDWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPat Aspen Community Foundation

Awarded to: Evelyn Stefli

In remembrance of the late Harley Baldwin, former Board member of Aspen Community Foundation, the Harley Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to support promising first-generation college students by allowing them to enjoy the many academic, extracurricular and personal growth opportunities o ered through the college experience

JAKE FOERSTER MUSIC ARTS FUND/JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Riley MacArthur, Isabella Poschman

The mission of this scholarship is to provide assistance to senior graduates throughout the Roaring Fork Valley who show exceptional promise in the medium of sound. The scholarship recognizes individuals who are dedicated to their talents, committed to continue their education, and share some of the personal traits of Jake: a passion for the creation of music, an appetite for adventure, and an unending love for his friends, family, and community

JASPER MOUNTAIN IDEAS & INVENTIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Andrew Bass

This award remembers Jasper who lost his precious life to cancer at the age of 24 years. He was funny and incredibly bright. Ideas and inventions flowed from Jasper like words from the lips of a poet. The Ideas and Inventions

Scholarship is a venue for students who might shy away from the limelight. It holds the promise of merging established ideas with the ideas of unfettered, untethered youth.

John Haines Opportunity Scholarship

Awarded to: Lillian Huggard

The John Haines Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a strong work ethic, good citizenship and who will attend college in the state of Colorado

LES DAMES D’ASPEN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Isabella Poschman

Founded in 1983, Les Dames d’Aspen contributes to local arts organizations and to a college scholarship for an Aspen High School graduating senior The scholarship is awarded to a student who displays great character and a commitment to further study of the arts, particularly performing arts

Llcc Spirit Award

Awarded to: Wyatt Eaton, Nate Thomas Awarded to two lacrosse seniors who have embodied the Live Like Carson Clettenberg Spirit.

NORTH OF NELL SCHOLARSHIP in honor of Joe Raczak

Awarded to: Jade Hanson

Funded by the residential and commercial owners of the North of Nell, this scholarship honors its longtime General Manager Joe Raczak. In recognition of Joe’s retirement, this scholarship is awarded to one qualified student for each of 4 years This scholarship will recognize a student who plans to attend a business management or hospitality curriculum at a college or university of their choice.

PATRICIA H. HODGSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Abigail Plummer

Pat Hodgson was a long-time librarian at Aspen High School. She died in 2002, and her family established the Patricia H. Hodgson Scholarship in her memory Pat was a passionate reader and writer, and each year this award is given to a student who shares her love of the written word in all forms

Philanthropic Educational Organization Local Aspen Chapter Scholarship

Awarded to: Julia Kilby, Maya Schmidt

PEO is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women. PEO seeks to educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, and loans PEO motivates women to achieve their highest aspirations and is proud to support local young women in their pursuit of a college education.

Pitkin County Healthy Rivers

Awarded to: Gabriella Yturri

This scholarship is awarded each year to students who demonstrate an interest in furthering the mission of the Pitkin County Healthy Rivers Board to protect, defend, and enhance the rivers of the Roaring Fork Watershed.

POPPYCOCK’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Nathan Balko, Finlay Johnson, Kenneth McPhee

Bee Wong and Paul Poh, Aspen parents and owners of Poppycock’s Café, award scholarships to support students who have earned the respect of the faculty and their peers and who are a credit to themselves, their family, the school, and the community

ROBBIE WADE/UTE MOUNTAINEER ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Elsie Weiss

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who shows respect for and an awareness of our natural world, including an awareness of current environmental issues and concerns This student lives out an environmental ethic, works to improve and sustain the natural world, and shows potential for applying his or her environmental sensitivities in the future.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER/LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Michaela Kenny, Chloe Smith

The School Resource O cers of the Aspen School District created this scholarship to honor a student who has demonstrated a strong sense of ethics, solid character, high sense of integrity, and who is a positive role model in extracurricular activities

Snowmass Village Community Foundation Award

Awarded to: Peter de Wetter, Hannah Zack

Formed by the Snowmass Village Resort Association, this Foundation serves the charitable needs of Snowmass Village and surrounding communities

STUDENT LEADERSHIP/DAN VANDOMELEN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to: Ricardo Saucedo, Josephine Siegfried

Each year, two Aspen High School seniors are honored in memory of Dan VanDomelen. The recipients exhibit the traits that Dan embodied: determination and perseverance in pursuing personal goals, consistently striving for excellence, a commitment in meeting one’s responsibilities to others, strength of character, maturity, and stability Recipients also demonstrate proper perspective and balance in displaying individual initiative and freedom, a love of life, and sense of humor

TOM PEIRCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPat Aspen Community Foundation

Awarded to: Gabriella Yturri

The Tom Peirce Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by the friends and family of the late Tom Peirce to help young people of exceptional promise develop their intellectual talents, sense of ethics, and powers of exploration.

Trashmasters Scholarships

Awarded to: not available as of press time

Trashmasters International is one of the world’s most unique golf tournaments and is dedicated to presenting young men and women with the opportunity to realize their educational goals and dreams Since 1993, 100% of the profits from the Trashmasters Golf Tournament have gone to scholarships throughout the Roaring Fork Valley Recipients of the four-year Trashmaster’s Scholarship demonstrate superior academic achievement while participating in extracurricular activities and volunteer work.

WILLIAM SANDERSEN

Veteran Memorial

SCHOLARSHIP - an endowed scholarship fund at the Aspen Education Foundation

Awarded to: Sydney Desugny, Fatima Flores

The award is a memorial to the life of Aspen High School graduate William L. Sandersen, who died in combat in the service of the United States in the Vietnam War in August 1968 He was 24 years old. This scholarship, created in honor of veterans who have served and continue to serve our country, is awarded each year to deserving graduating seniors

Zanin Family Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to: Beau Moffroid

Honoring Joe and Judy Zanin, public servants, community volunteers, philanthropists and Aspen Hall of Fame inductees, the Zanin Family Foundation helps meet the financial needs of confident and responsible Aspen High School students who aspire to achieve their full potential by seeking a post-secondary education.

C. WELTON ANDERSON FACULTY AWARDS

C Welton Anderson, a long time Aspen resident, was an architect, Chairman of the Aspen Planning and Zoning Commission and an Aspen Historical Society Trustee. He died at the age of 41 on December 11, 1991. The C. Welton Anderson awards are selected by the Aspen High School faculty and sta

Rising Star Award

Awarded to: Claire Anderson, Noah Hopkins, Haver Muss -Nichols, Willow Poschman

Students who have exhibited tremendous academic and personal growth over their four years at Aspen High School, who have the courage to try new things and the determination to tackle life’s challenges

Ambassador Award

Awarded to: Peter de Wetter, Sophie Genshaft, Alexander Schlosser, Josephine Siegfried

Students who exhibit exceptional leadership and integrity and who represent the values of Aspen High School inside and outside the classroom.

Humanitarian Award

Awarded to: Alexis Cordts -Pearce, Fatima Flores, Kiara Gonzalez, Océane Jones, Keny Henriquez Perez, Evelyn Stefli

Students who care about the world and more importantly, the well-being of the people in it, who build and foster relationships, and who treat others with empathy and respect.

Independent Spirit Award

Awarded to: Garrett Bertholf, Ava Cherry, Morgan Kneiper

Students who display courage, dignity, freedom, individuality, self- determination, openmindedness, and who speak- out on what they care about.

LIFE-LONG LEARNER AWARD

Awarded to: Andrew Bass, Erick Carrasco

Carranza, Lucy McBride, Dylan Vetter

Students who possess an authentic love of learning both traditional and experiential and exemplify the school’s mission of educating the whole person.

Leading Light Award

Awarded to: Mateo Bakken, Jakaline Keller, Robert McDade, Luca Pedinielli, Stella Sherlock , Sonya Tralins

Students who have a zest for life, infectious personality, sense of humor, and a big heart. In short, students who make us smile