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The Herald 2015–2016 Senior Staff: (from left to right) Erica Martinez, Lindsey Archipley, Amber Malom, Alissa Brown, Mason Steiner (front). Photo by Reagan Anema | Calumet Yearbook.

CULTURE

IN-DEPTH: SENIOR SECTION Summer Event Calendar 4–5 >begins on page 22

by Mason Steiner

Summer Activties 6–7

by Hayden Peirce

Summer Snacks 8–9

by Abigail Guadnola

Trump Wall Absurdity 43

by Paige Paulsen Where In The World Is The Class of 2016? Senior Maps 24–31 Reality of Terrorism

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by Becca Schwisow

by Lindsey Archipley

Alphabetical List of Seniors 32–33 How We Handle Tragedy 45

by Maddie Egerton

by Erica Martinez

Senior Bucket Lists

by Mason Steiner

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PEOPLE

Farewell Columns

AHS Retirees 14–15

by Alissa Brown, Amber Malom, Erica Martinez & Mason Steiner

Summer Vacations 16–17

Remember When?

by Abigail Guadnola & Paige Paulsen

OPINIONS

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Success Versus Failure 46

by Kiennes Adams

The Herald Staff

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by Sybrand Braakman & Abigail Guadnola by Amber Malom

Letter from Natalie Pramenko 41

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ON THE COVER THE HERALD

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Graphic illustration by Lindsey Archipley.

From the editor

Arapahoe. It was a place to eat lunch (and dinner during deadline), a place to do homework and it always had a working printer when my house didn’t. As cheesy as it sounds, I’ve always had a voice in that room, and never had to worry about pretending to be someone I’m not. While I’ve certainly cried tears of sadness and stress in there, I’ve cried Final Farewells Leave Feelings of way more tears of laughter.

Gratitude, Nostalgia For those experiences and the people who helped s I sit down to write my final column create them, I am forever grateful. for The Herald, I am somewhat in a state of The one person who deserves the shock that this is truly my last one. In my most recognition for making my journalism four years on this staff, I have worked on experience so memorable (and whom 21 issues of the newspaper, five issues of without, the department wouldn’t even be the news-magazine, about 50 articles and possible) is Mr. Anderson (“A-Dawg” as the pages and have spent roughly 800 hours staff calls him.) I believe he is one of the in the Journalism room outside of school most overworked and underappreciated hours. Each year I have spent on the staff teachers in this building. He stays at has been a year of growth, fun, learning and deadline until 8 p.m. several nights in stress… so much stress. I have cried many a row and even comes in on weekends times in that room, usually from being so when necessary. He goes out of his way to overwhelmed by the pressure of deadline. make sure our publication is as good and However, despite the tears and headaches, credible as possible. He is by far the wisest I don’t think I could be more grateful for teacher I’ve known, and also the funniest. being able to be a part of the Journalism I can’t imagine having a better journalism department at Arapahoe for four experience with a different adviser. Thank amazing years. you, Mr. Anderson, for everything you have I suppose I should start by thanking my done these past four years. older sister Melanie, who persuaded me to While being a part of The Herald will join the newspaper staff when I was a soonprobably be my greatest memory from high to-be-freshman and she was the next Editorschool, there are others I will look back on in-Chief of the paper. I was hesitant, but fondly as well. Special thanks to all of my watching her grow as a leader was inspiring, teachers who always made school and and by the end of my first year, I had the learning more enjoyable: Mrs. Syers, Mrs. goal of Editor-in-Chief in my mind as well.

Smith, Ms. Crosby, Mrs. Kitch, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Two years later I had met my goal, Price, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Korn, Ms. Davidson, and I was more than excited to redesign Mrs. Hawthorne, Mrs. King, Mr. Richmond, the newspaper into the news-magazine.

Mr. Rottschafer, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Ferrill, It took much more effort and time than Mr. Meyer, Mr. Kleeman, Mr. Loptien and expected, but when that first issue was Mr. Swomley. You have all impacted my finally delivered, the feeling made it all life in a positive way, and I appreciate all of worth it. Looking back, I remember being so your dedication to your students and their excited to see all that the staff would create learning. and publish this year, and the fact that our There are aspects of high school I will final issue is already done is somewhat miss, but it is time for bigger and better unbelievable. I am beyond proud of all of the things. For the fifth and final time, work my staff has done on these five issues, Sincerely, and while I will no longer be a part of the staff, I am so excited to see what they will create in the future.

Room E-8 (the “J-room”) became a second home for me during my time at Lindsey Archipley

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EDITORS & STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lindsey Archipley MANAGING EDITORS Mason Steiner Erica Martinez COPY EDITOR Paige Paulsen WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Mackenzie Callahan DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Alissa Brown ADVERTISING MANAGER Abigail Guadnola REPORTERS Kiennes Adams Sybrand Braakman Amanda Brenner Reid Conant Maddie Egerton Keegan Fulwider Kayle Hughes Chiara Kovar Xavier Maier Amber Malom Hayden Peirce Becca Schwisow Quinn Trask Madison Wacaser

ADVISER Greg Anderson

Member of CSMA, CSPA, NSPA, JEA and Quill and Scroll.

The Herald is a student publication and operates as an open forum.

If you have any comments, questions, concerns or guest content you would like to share with The Herald, write a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor can be emailed to arapahoeherald@gmail.com or submitted to room E8.

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Summer Event Calendar Global Dub Festival / Datsik

May 14

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Disclosure

May 17

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

DADA LIFE

May 21

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

May 22

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Film on the Rocks: Grease

May 23

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Lamb of God / Clutch

May 24

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Florence + the Machine

May 26

The Pepsi Center

The Flaming Lips

May 26

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

JUNE

MAY

Elephant Revival info

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Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants May 27

Coors Field

The Devil Makes Three / Shakey Graves

May 27

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

My Morning Jacket

May 28 – 29

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants May 29

Coors Field

Film on the Rocks: The Big Lebowski

May 30

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Red

May 30

Coors Field

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

June 3 – August 7 University of Colorado, Boulder

Rebelution

June 3

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Disco Biscuits

June 4

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Denver Chalk Art Festival

June 4 – 5

Larimar Square

Capitol Hill People’s Fair

June 4 – 5

Civic Center Park

Film on the Rocks: Citizen Kane

June 15

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Denver Comic Con

June 17 – 19

Colorado Convention Center

Colorado Rapids vs. Chicago Fire

June 18

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Bob Dylan and His Band

June 19

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Film on the Rocks: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

June 20

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Slipknot

June 21

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Widespread Panic

June 24 – 26

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Westword Music Showcase

June 25

Golden Triangle District

Sublime with Rome

June 27

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Brand New / Modest Mouse

June 29

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

June 30

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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Zeds Dead

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The Pepsi Center

Umphrey’s McGee

July 2 –3

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers

July 4

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Global Dance Festival

July 8 – 9

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Big Gig

July 9

Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

Film on the Rocks: The Sandlot

June 11

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Twenty One Pilots

July 12 – 13

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Galactic / Boombox

July 14

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting Kansas City

July 16

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Adele

July 16 – 17

The Pepsi Center

Portugal. The Man

July 20

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Halsey

July 21

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas

July 23

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Film on the Rocks: Labyrinth

July 25

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

The Avett Brothers

July 28 – 30

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

The Underground Music Showcase

July 28 – 31

7 S. Broadway

The National

July 31

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

HARD

August 4

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Slightly Stoopid

August 6

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps August 6

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Flogging Molly & Frank Turner

August 8

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas

August 9

The Pepsi Center

Eric Church

August 9 – 10

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Trampled by Turtles

August 11

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Ryan Adams

August 17

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Flume

August 18

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

August 21

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Film on the Rocks: Deadpool

August 23

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

5 Seconds of Summer

August 24

The Pepsi Center

Coldplay

August 29

The Pepsi Center

AUGUST

July 2

JULY

Selena Gomez

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Colorado Summer Activities The Top Nine Summer Day Trips In Colorado

by Hayden Peirce

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Visit a Colorado National Park

If there is one National Park that most everyone is aware of in Colorado, it is Rocky Mountain National Park. There are actually four different national parks in Colorado, each one of them unique. Great Sand Dunes National Park is located south-west of Pueblo near the town of Alamosa. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on the Western Slope is certainly worth the visit, with sheer cliffs standing over 2,000 feet tall. Fairly close to Black Canyon is Mesa Verde National Park, which houses ancient pueblos first used by Native Americans. All of these parks are definitly worth the visit if you are in the area.

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Go Tubing

In the foothills town of Golden, there is a section of Clear Creek roughly two miles long that has been built solely for tubers. The tubing section is very safe, but still includes some manageable rapids. Tubers can choose any spot along the river to start then get out at one of several easy exit points along the way. There is a path next to the river that makes it easy to walk back to your initial starting place.

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Bicycling

Whether you prefer mountain biking, road biking or casual riding, there is almost certainly a trail or bike park worth exploring. Mountain bikers of any level can check out Valmont Bike Park in Boulder which offers beginner and expert courses, or can find an actual trail to ride. Road bikers can also find several great bike paths for all levels both in the city and in the mountains. It is a good idea to know the difficulty and length of any trail before attempting to ride it.

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Red Rocks

When Coloradans think of Red Rocks it is more likely than not that they think of concerts. While concerts at Red Rocks are awesome, there is so much more that the area has to offer. Film on the Rocks is an event where either a classic or new film is shown. It is a great option that is much less pricy than a concert and still plenty enjoyable. Another option is just to go up to Red Rocks during a day when there are no events there and hike around the park or exercise in the amphitheater.

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Spend a Day Downtown

For those who would rather stay in the city, there are always options if you are willing to take the trip downtown. The light rail is always a good option for getting down there, or you can also drive. Explore 16th Street Mall and take the free Mall Ride to get around, or check out a museum such as the Denver Art Museum or the Colorado History Museum.

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Ski Resort in Summer

Skiing being as popular as it is, it makes sense that most ski resorts have their busy seasons in the winter. However winter is not the only season that ski resorts are operational. During the summer, nearly every ski resort offers summer activities such as downhill biking, alpine slides, mountain hiking opportunities and events and activities at the resort base. If you happen to be staying near a ski resort, check out what they have to offer in the summer for a day or two.

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Glenwood Caverns

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Cave of the Winds

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located in the town of Glenwood Springs and is perched on top of a mountain, requiring a gondola ride to get to the adventure park. There is a variety of rides there, including an alpine slide and a swing that extends out over Glenwood Canyon overlooking I-70. It is most definitely worth the trip if you happen to be staying in the Glenwood Springs area.

Cave of the Winds is a place every coloradan should visit, most well known for its sprawling cave complex that extends for miles underground. The cave tours offered include a well-lit shorter tour and a longer tour that ventures further into an unlit part of the cave, requiring handheld gas lamps to see anything.

Other than the cave tours, there is also excellent hiking in the area and a dizzying ropes course known as the Windwalker that extends out over a canyon.

Check out a Ghost Town

There are countless ghost towns in Colorado, most of which are relatively unknown. Granted, some of them are extremely remote and inconvenient to get to, however there are others that are great for a day trip if you are in the high country. The town of Ashcroft is fairly close to Aspen and easily accessed by a paved road. There is also St. Elmo, which is located south of Buena Vista near Nathrop. Chances are there is a worthwhile ghost town somewhere near wherever you are in the mountains.

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Simple Summer Recipes Yummy Snacks For Any Summer Day

by Abigail Guadnola

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Quick & Easy Mac n’ Cheese

Ingredients and materials ¾ cup of Alfredo sauce 1 ½ cups of elbow macaroni ⅔ cup of shredded cheddar cheese ⅓ cup of milk ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella ⅔ cup shredded parmesan Salt and pepper 1 Pot 1 Strainer

Instructions 1. Boil Macaroni until softened 2. Strain water from pasta 3. Mix in alfredo, milk and cheese until all of the pasta is covered 4. Salt and pepper to taste Note - Alfredo can be substituted for any cheese sauce, add extra cheese or sauce to personal taste and stir.

Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients and materials Jug of lemonade (or you can make your own) 1 - 1 ½ cartons of strawberries Blender

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Instructions 1. Take ¾ of your strawberries and puree them until mostly liquified 2. Mix puree and lemonade into a pitcher 3. With about ¾ of the remaining strawberries, slice and mix with the lemonade and puree. Use the remaining strawberries to garnish the cups and slice half way up the middle 4. Stir before serving

Fruit Pops

Ingredients and materials Orange juice (any fruit juice works) 3 Kiwis ½ - 1 carton of strawberries 2 Peaches Any other fruit of your choosing

Photos by Abigail Guadnola

Instructions 1. Place fruit into plastic cups or popsicle molds. Fill about half way, make sure there is space for the juice to get inbetween the fruit.

2. Add orange juice 3. Add a popsicle stick 4. Place in freezer until solid

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Summer Playlist H

ave you ever experienced a perfect summer day? The kind of day where the sun is perfectly shining, the sky is clear with picturesque clouds and even the air seems better than normal? It is the kind of day where nothing could go wrong and the world is in your hands.

There is no better way to complete the day than to put on a summer playlist and sit by the pool relaxing in the Colorado sun. Everyone has their perfect summer playlist, however additions can (and should) always be made. Check out the songs below for a different song to add to the perfect day.

“Neon Lights” - Demi Lovato

“679” - Fetty Wap

“7 Years” - Lukas Graham

“One Call Away” - Charlie Puth

“Trespassing” - Adam Lambert

“1985” - Bowling For Soup

“I Just Can’t Wait to be King” -

“Vegas Girl” - Conor Maynard

From “The Lion King” “Work From Home” - Fifth Harmony

“Die Young” - Ke$ha

“In The End” - Black Veil Brides

“How To Be A Heartbreaker” -

“If I Die Young” - The Band Perry

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“Swing Life Away” - Rise Against

“Drag Me Down” - One Direction

“Good Time” - Owl City

“How We Do” - Rita Ora

“I Love This Life” - LO CASH

“Cool for the Summer” - Demi Lovato

“How Deep is Your Love” - Calvin Harris

“Surfin USA” - The Beach Boys

“Man in the Mirror” - Michael Jackson

“All I Do Is Win” - DJ Khaled

“Get Ugly” - Jason Derulo

“Irresistable” - Fall Out Boy

“Centuries” - Fall Out Boy

“You Give Love A Bad Name” - Bon Jovi

“Kick Me” - Sleeping With Sirens

“Love Yourself” - Justin Bieber

“Get Better” - Frank Turner

“Go Hard” - Kreayshawn

“I Know What You Did Last Summer” -

“Confident” - Demi Lovato

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“Step Up” - Papa San

“Trap Queen” - Fetty Wap

“New Americana” - Halsey

“Swing Life Away” - Machine Gun Kelly

“Mr. Brightside” - The Killers

“Viva La Vida” - Coldplay

“Painkiller” - Three Days Grace

“Strangers Like Me” - Phil Collins

“I Can Breathe Again” - Baywood

“On My Mind” - Ellie Goulding

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Top 5 Summer Reads

by Chiara Kovar

“Finders Keepers” – Stephen King Crime fiction - A reader has an obsession with a writer, and his obsession goes a little too far. The main character Morris is horrified, not because his favorite author has stopped publishing but because Morris’s favorite character Jimmy Gold ended up as a sellout.

According to Simon & Schuster, Inc.

“Fight Club” – Chuck Palahniuk Action - “Fight Club's” estranged narrator leaves his lackluster job when he comes under the thrall of Tyler Durden, an enigmatic young man who holds secret boxing matches in the basement of bars. There two men fight "as long as they have to." A gloriously original work that exposes what is at the core of our modern world.

According to W. W. Norton & Company

Survey responses Liesl Steeb ~12 What is your favorite book?

The Selection by Kiera Cass What is your favorite genre?

Fantasy

Eliza Fink ~ 11 What is your favorite book?

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

“Sam’s Letters to Jennifer” – James Patterson

What is your favorite genre?

Non-fiction

Love story - A woman named Jennifer is summoned back to the home she grew up in as a child due to a recent tragedy, and there she finds a number of letters addressed to her. Each letter tells a little piece of a story. She will not go through one, but two amazing love stories.

Conrad Mata ~ 10

According to Amazon.com

“Looking for Alaska” – John Green Young adult fiction - Before. Miles “Pudge” Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave “the Great Perhaps” even more. He heads off to the sometimes crazy and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe.

What is your favorite book?

Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

Ryan Phillips ~ 9 What is your favorite book?

An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth

by Chris Hadfield What is your favorite genre?

Science Fiction

According to Amazon.com

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” – Stephen Chbosky Young adult fiction - “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood and the tragedy of high school. First dates, family drama, and new friends.

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Do They Really Deserve It?

Salary Comparison: Celebrities vs. Civil Workers

by Amanda Brenner

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oday’s generation channels economic value into spending more time watching television and going to professional sports events than keeping up with societal heroes. This culture puts money into what is valued.

Kim Kardashian: $52.5 million in 2015 • Paid $14.7 million on her wedding with Kanye West.

• Spends an average of one million dollars per month.

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Lebron James: $24 million in 2015

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He owns10 cars, 5 of which are: • Porsche 911 Turbo S: $182,700 • Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG: $143,250 • Lamborghini Aventador: $399,500 • Maybach 57S: $417,402 • 1975 Chevrolet Impala: $176,376

Donald Trump: $250 million in 2015 He owns two planes and two helicopters: • $100 million Boeing 757 • Cessna Citation X corporate jet designed to seat 12 • Two Sikorsky S-76B helicopters built in 1989 and 1992.

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Christina Aguilera: $82 million in 2015

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She owns 3 cars: • Rolls Royce Phantom: $550,000 • Range Rover: $80,000 • Range Rover 2013: $85,945 • She has two closets and a whole wall of shoes that she needs a ladder to reach the top of.

1. Photo by Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/MCT 2. Photo by Michael Chritton/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS 3. Photo by Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS 4. Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/MCT

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Average Police Officer: $56,260 a year “As of 2011, police and highway patrol officers earned an average of $27.05 an hour and $56,260 a year.” http://work.chron.com/much-money-average-police-highway-patrol-officer-make-6598.html

Average Member of the Army: $99,000 a year “As of 2010, a Congressional Budget Office report estimated that the average active duty soldier receives an average $99,000 per year in compensation that includes pay and benefits, with 60 percent of the total being non-cash compensation.” http://work.chron.com/average-salary-us-soldier-9060.html

Average Firefighter: $47,720 a year Fire Fighter: “Firefighters nationwide earned an average salary of $47,720 a year as of May 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.” http://work.chron.com/much-firefighter-make-year-6799.html

Average Teacher: $55,000 a year “According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a teacher is approximately $55,000 per year.” http://www.topeducationdegrees.org/faq/how-much-money-does-an-average-teachermake-a-year/

Photos by Amanda Brenner

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Veteran Teachers Look Forward to Retirement

by Abigail Guadnola & Paige Paulsen

JERRY MCWILLIAMS

Taught for15 years at Arapahoe Total of 33.5 years as a teacher Social Studies Dept.

Q: What parting words of advice do you have for students?

A: Learn to want to learn. Learn to expand yourself. What you’re sitting in a classroom learning is only opening a door. Desire to lean more.

Q: How has the culture at arapahoe changed?

A: Cell phones are absolutely the biggest change and just how much kids rely on them. I think most kids do use them fairly positively, but they’re also a distraction, a huge distraction. I don’t think students realize what a huge distraction they really are.

Q: What is your best memory from your years teaching?

A: When students come back and tell me how much they appreciate what I did for them.

Photo by Abigail Guadnola

ROB HANSEN

Taught for14 years at Arapahoe Total of18 years as a teacher Language Arts Dept.

Q: What is the funniest thing that happened to you or involved you in your years of teaching?

A: I’ve shared a lot of laughter with fellow teachers, especially in the Language Arts office.

Q: What do you remember from your first day teaching at Arapahoe?

A: I don’t remember my first day at AHS, but I started teaching at Goddard Middle School. Before teaching, I practiced law. I had a secretary, and people generally did what I asked them to do. I am soft spoken, and don’t like to raise my voice. On one of my first days teaching, Ms. Windmiller, the principal of Goddard, came to my classroom to observe me. The students were completely out-of-control, and my biggest surprise was that she didn’t fire me on the spot.

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CHRISTINE LITTLE

Taught for19 years at Arapahoe Total of 23 years as a teacher Social Studies Dept.

Q: What is your best memory from your years teaching?

A: My most positive memories relate to the graduation of my son and daughter from Arapahoe. I will always remember how honored I felt to give them their diploma at graduation.

Q: What is the funniest thing that happened to you or involved you in your years of teaching?

A: Looking back, the funniest thing that has happened to me was also the most embarrassing. I was trying to fast forward a DVD on the developing child and accidentally stopped at the very point I was attempting to skip over. To make matters worse, it stalled on that frame. Fortunately, my students were very understanding.

Q: How has the culture of Arapahoe changed during your time here?

A: Through the years, the most important components of the culture of Arapahoe have prevailed. The pride as a warrior, school spirit, the mutual respect between students and teachers, and the high academic standards have remained a part of the culture at Arapahoe.

Photos by Paige Paulsen

Taught for14 years at Arapahoe Total of 31 years as a teacher Language Arts Dept.

Q: What are you going to miss most about your experience at Arapahoe?

A: Seeing thought bubbles form above students’ heads; laughter in the classroom; lunch time in LA office. I have also enjoyed running the scoreboard at basketball games both at LHS and AHS. Q: What parting words of advice do you have for students?

A: “A desire of knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being, whose mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge.” (from “The Life of Johnson” by James Boswell, p. 115).

Q: What is the funniest thing that happened to you or involved you in your years of teaching?

A: During a class, I fell through a hole in the floor which some workmen had opened. The students thought it was a joke.

PATTY MELIN

Taught for15 years at Arapahoe Total of 30 years as a teacher World Languages Dept.

Q: What parting words of advice do you have for students?

A: I love the saying, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know.” I have loved teaching at Arapahoe and feel very fortunate that I’ve been lucky enough to have had a career that makes saying goodbye so hard.

Q: What are you going to miss most about your experience at Arapahoe?

A: I remember the first day I came to Arapahoe, how excited I was to be here and how I could just feel the positive energy of all the students. I’m really going to miss all my students and colleagues and the relationships with them.

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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

by Sybrand Braakman & Abigail Guadnola

Liesl Steeb, 12 “I get to go to Disney world with my mom and brother after school gets out for graduation. I’m so excited. I mean, it’s Disney, who wouldn’t be excited?”

Ben Bleichrodt, 09 “This summer I’m going to Belize.

My dad went a while back and now I get to go. The first night we get to stay in a zoo and the rest we are going to have a house on the beachfront and just hang out there.”

Jacob Bjornebo, 11 “I’m going with my youth group to the Dominican Republic to build a house. I am really excited to build the house and meet people from the Dominican Republic.”

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Dillon Thomas, 10 “In July I am going to Poland for the second time in my life to help with an English camp for the Polish youth. I am super excited to go back and see the people I met last year and continue to build friendships with the students. I am going back because I loved it so much.”

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Jordan Petteys, 11 “Towards the end of May, I am taking a class with National Geographic in New York, and we are going to go around to different places like Chinatown and practice photography while being mentored by professionals. I am also going to California where my mom and I are bridesmaids at my aunt’s wedding.”

Courtney Brown, 10 “I am first going to New York to learn French customs so that I don’t offend someone while I am there, and then I am going to Nice, France, to study the language, take day trips and overall just have fun.”

Amelia Cavazos, 12 Christine Attai, 09 “I am going to Palau which is in Micronesia and going diving with my dad at two beautiful diving sites called Jelly Fish and Blue Corner. I am an avid diver along with my dad.”

“This summer I am going to be taking a trip to Costa Rica to learn about the Hispanic culture there as I am going to be a Spanish major in college. Then I am taking a trip with my family to both Oregon and Washington for two weeks collectively.”

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Summer Hikes In Colorado 9 Adventurous Hikes For All Experience Levels

by Keegan Fulwider

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s summertime approaches, it is time to hop off the ski slopes and enjoy the warm weather in Colorado. The summer season is the perfect time to hit the trails. We have selected nine of the best Colorado hikes, some close to home and others a drive away, perfect for a summer adventure.

Forsythe Canyon Boulder, CO

HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

1 hour 15 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 2 miles Just outside of Boulder, Forsythe Canyon provides stream, lake and canyon experiences along the shaded trail.

Beaver Brook Trail Genesse Park, CO HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

34 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Moderate 6.2 miles (with with several options, from easy to strenuous) Voted as the best “quick hike” by Westword. The hike features many altitude changes and steep inclines.

Roxborough Park Littleton, CO

HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

26 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 2.3 miles Six trails are available at the trailhead, all of them winding through the Fountain and Lyon rock formations.

Photos from Pixabay

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info Maxwell Falls Evergreen, CO

HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

50 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 4 miles One of the closest waterfalls to Denver is also one of the easiest hikes. Maxwell Falls is the perfect day hike.

St. Mary’s Glacier Colorado Spring, CO HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

1 hour from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 2 miles If you are looking to enjoy the Rocky Mountains, St. Mary’s Glacier is a good option. The trail has views of St. Mary’s Glacier from the small lake at its base.

Hanging Lake Trail Idaho Springs, CO HIGHLIGHTS:

Castlewood Canyon Loop

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Castle Rock, CO

HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

40 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 6 miles The Castlewood Canyon loop offers multiple trails from its trailhead. Along each hike is a gorgeous view of the Castlewood Canyons, an old dam, and many large, climbable boulders.

2 hours 44 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Easy 3.2 miles An obvious choice for any Colorado hiker. Few places in the world can compare to this lake. One of the most popular trails in Colorado is worth the drive.

Crags Trail

Colorado Spring, CO HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

1 hour 45 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Moderate 4.1 miles Trail leads to the west side of the peak. For more experienced hikers, the Devil’s Playground trail is accessible from the same trailhead. This steeper hike leads up the sides of Pikes Peak and offers great views of the peak and mountain ranges behind it.

Goose Creek Trail Colorado Spring, CO HIGHLIGHTS: • • • •

1 hour 37 minutes from Arapahoe Difficulty Level: Moderate 9.6 miles Beautiful aspen, waterfalls, large red granite formations and caves along the hike in Pikes Peak National Forest.

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Coping With Stressful Scheduling

by Sybrand Braakman

by Madison Wacaser

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y first time at arena scheduling went great, mostly by chance. My biggest problem was getting into the building and waiting in line to pay a library fee, which I had enough money to pay. Once I actually got into the arena, my nerves kicked in.

There were lines. Lines everywhere. I started ruminating about what would happen if I couldn’t get any of the classes I wanted, which was a problem because I had packed my schedule as much as I could and I really only had one or two alternative courses picked out that I could substitute in. So I started with something simple. The math line seemed small so I waited there for a bit and got into the class I wanted. So far, it didn’t seem so hard. It pretty much continued that way, too. Except for a few bumps like waiting to register for Business Tech twice, simply because I forgot I already had, it went smoothly. I got every class I wanted. I walked out of the building and sat around until my friends started to filter out, only to find that everything had kind of magically worked itself out for me, some of my friends came out with varying aspects of their schedules changed. Even though my schedule came out well, I can still vouch for the fact that my friends who didn’t get what they wanted have survived their sophomore year so far.

Arena Scheduling Tips 1. Once you’re in the arena, chill.

2. Register for required classes and competitive courses first.

3. Don’t be afraid to wait. Stand in long lines if you have to. It’s okay, you’ll get to the places you need to go.

4. Always be prepared and have alternatives for classes.

5. Be nice. Every student is feeling the same panic you are feeling and every teacher is a bit overwhelmed. Don’t take the stress out on everyone else.

6. More often than not it will all work out. Even if you’re entire schedule doesn’t pan out like you thought it would, you’re gonna do great next year.

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Photo by Madison Wacaser

My first time at arena scheduling I not only came late to my time, but I could not find where to enter. After being late to my already later scheduling time I spent time walking around the building. When I was able to enter the building, I stood in line until I realized that I was able to pass through because I was already late. In the end I still received all my classes how I had planned.

Arena Scheduling Schedule Tuesday, May 17 - Class of 2017 & 2018 12:30-12:55 - Seniors.......................................A, B, E, F, G 12:55-1:15 - Seniors..................................................L, M, S 1:15-1:35 - Seniors........................................C, D, G, I, J, K 1:35-2:05 - Seniors...N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z 2:05-2:30 - Juniors............................................A, B, E, F, G 2:30-3:00 - Juniors.....................................................L, M, S 3:00-3:30 - Juniors....................................C, D, G, I, J, J, K 3:30-4:00 - Juniors........N, O, P, Q, E, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Wednesday, May 18 - Class of 2019 12:30-12:55 - Sophomores..........................................A, B 12:55-1:15 - Sophomores........................................E, F, G 1:15-1:35 - Sophomores..............................................L, M 1:35-2:05 - Sophomores....................................................S 2:05-2:30 - Sophomores..............................................C, D 2:30-3:00 - Sophomores......................................H, I, J, K 3:00-3:30 - Sophomores...............................N, O, P, Q, R 3:30-4:00 - Sophomores.....................T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Friday, May 20 - Conflict Resolution 12:30-12:50......................................................A, B, E, F, G 12:50-1:10.................................................................L, M, S 1:10-1:30.........................................C, D, H, M, I, J, M, K 1:30-1:50..........................................................N, O, P, Q, R 1:50-2:16................................................T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

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Colorado Mountain College, Alpine Front Range Community College Larimer Campus

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

Red Rocks Community College Colorado Mesa Univ.

Colorado Mountain College, Timberline

Colorado Technical Univ.

United States Air Force Academy Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Western State Colorado Univ.

COLORADO Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College Joshua Draudt Front Range Community College Cory Giancaterino Alyssa Stirling Colorado Mesa Univ.

Hannah Archuleta McKenzie Cazier Tyler Eaton Jordyn Griffin Breanda Petsch Colorado Mountain College, Alpine Delilah Hagerty Callie Kenney Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Kevin Murrow Colorado State Univ.

Caroline Amann Colby Amen Alexander Bailey Alexander Bakke Audra Barrow Michael Bayles Mary Bolton Natalie Borchelt Michael Bowers Jessa Braunreiter

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Colorado State Univ. (cont.)

Allison Broussely Kenny Bui Clare Burnett Joseph Burns Claire Comstock Katie Daldegan Mekayla Donkin Gavin Dunn Jacqueline Gallegos Mitchell Gardner Tori Gilliard Ryan Haynes Rebecca Hein Julia Hendricks Kaley Hinchsliff William Hostetter Kaylee Ireland Jennifer Kadarisman Dalton Keasling Allysia Kramer-Steward Shannon Lamb Brendan McDonald Ambrose Menard Samantha Mier y Teran Quinn Miller Kate Molzahn Nicole Morrall Christian Myers Bryan Neu Taylor Nichols

Colorado State Univ. (cont.)

Tyler Nobles Seoyeong Park Brendan Phelan Erina Randel Margaret Rapp Abigail Rictor Chase Riley Amanda Rise Dillon Scala Samantha Schoenhals Hunter Scofield Anicia Segura Graham Shapley Allison Sheehan Katarina Sisneros Allison Snyder Lezly Sosa Gallegos Abigail Stirling Eric Thorson William Torres Katelynn Vaccaro Giovanna Vartuli James Walsh Haden Waski Clark Wener David Woronoff Mack Yang-Aaron

Colorado Technical Univ.

Evan Hackworth Red Rocks Community College Matthew Aragon Benjamin Bartberger Andrew Case Brittany Gonzales Zachary Luckinbill Luke Morrone William Mosow United States Air Force Academy Jacqueline Pepper Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Tyler Aikens Ethan Anderson Jason Arnell David Babb Sydney Bates Isabel Benasso Ethan Bilek Carter Boh Trevor Call Anthony Cannon Amelia Cavazos Angelina Chavez

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder (cont.)

Maxwell Coan Andrew Cole Cheyenne Cooper Elijah Cramer Alexander Cruz Sarah Dafoe Jake Daharb Alyssa Decolati Megan Derrevere Skylee Donaldson Diana Durnford Grace Engel Grant Evans Felipe Faraco Katharine Flanders Hugh Fleming Gregory Gassen Alyxandra Golden Daniel Henderson Nathan Herr Mackenzie Holland Ashley Imansepahi Michael Jara Hannah Lea Daniel Lovitt Elizabeth Lynch Nicholas Maddalone

Allison Bruhn Natalie Betts mma Bunch Colin Brown William Butler Allison Bruhn Zoe Chorpenning Emma Bunch David Chung Univ. of Colorado, William Butler Boulder (cont.)

Catherine Crowley Zoe Chorpenning Erica Martinez Willie Dickinson McCranie DavidAlec Chung ebecca Dill Joseph McSoud Catherine Crowley obert DuceyDavid Merkel WillieMorgan Dickinson Miller eter Fleming Aili Miyake Rebecca Dill Zachariah Gabani Milad Montazeri Robert Ducey arah Gertz Haley Mordini PeterDeclan Fleming heridan Godfrey Murray Zachariah Gabani Cassi Guerra Molly Neenan SarahMegan GertzNelson pencer Hanson Shawn Nguyen Sheridan Godfrey ebekah Haysley Samuel Norman CassiIan Guerra Pastorius Garrett Jonscher Spencer DylanHanson Peppelaar brahim Karoussa Connor Phibbs Rebekah Haysley Hunter Knowles Michelle Piccone Garrett Jonscher Nathan Poulter achel Ledesma Ibrahim Karoussa yan Marizza Rebecca Reder Hunter Knowles Hannah Reed Margaret McCandless Kathryn Sanders Rachel Ledesma Carrie McDaniel Schaefer RyanHenry Marizza Matthew Seiler Dominique Mercer Margaret McCandless aylor OgbornErinn Shea Carrie McDaniel Sarah Shortall Nolan Ollada Kili Shurley Dominique Mercer aymundo Ollada Smith TaylorMonica Ogborn eremy Pruitt Tyler Speck Nolan Ollada amuel Reed Jade Stanton Adam Ten Hoeve Raymundo Ollada ydney Reichman Corbin Urmann Jeremy Pruitt ustine Sanders Capri VanGilder Samuel Reed Austin Siders Valerie Veratudela Sydney Reichman Brianna Wall atherine Spencer Emily Webb Justine Sanders ulia Stanisz Jaclyn Wieber Austin Siders uliette Tubbs Kasina Wootten Katherine Spencer Hannah Weber Julia Stanisz Univ. of Colorado, •Univ. of Colorado, Colo.

Springs Juliette Tubbs Colorado Springs CieraWeber Curran Hannah Amanda Bear Brooke Dreier of Handlovitch Colorado, •Univ.

Emily Nathan Carmack Colorado Springs Hardman Adam Coash Emiko EmilyBear Hedrick Amanda ogan Hathaway Nicole Keller Nathan Carmack Amanda Jouvenat Gina Shaver Adam Coash ennah KnafelcLiesl Steeb Logan Hathaway aylee Voshell AmandaUniv.

Jouvenat of Northern aley WagnerColorado Jennah Knafelc •Univ. of Northern Colorado Nicole Belin Kaylee Voshell Madelyn Chandler avannah Dowd Kaley Wagner aylor DuryeaChloe Dechiro Alexander Fox •Univ. of Northern Colorado Amy Eulenstein Alexia Dowd Goodin Savannah Abbie GilmourKatherine Leiby TaylorTyler Duryea Miller Mckenzie Ingalls Amy Maddison Eulenstein North reanna Jones Madelyn Peterson Abbie Gilmour Anna Melkonian Wyatt Ingalls Ritter Mckenzie essica Sloan Ryan Schaefer Breanna Jones Jacob Schramm randon Walker AnnaMegan Melkonian •Western Colorado Snell Abriel Waski Jessica Sloan Community College Zabrina Zerr Brandon Walker Dayna Otte •Western Colorado •Western State Colorado Western State Community ColoradoCollege Univ.

Univ.

Dayna Otte Sean Coughlin Dylan Calkins Harrison GullyColorado State •Western Courtney Cissell Univ.Foster Houts Montgomery Fraser Dylan Calkins ogan Gosselin Courtney Cissell onathan Kadarisman Montgomery Fraser ennifer Swomley Logan Gosselin Jonathan Kadarisman Jennifer Swomley

•Pima Community College Madeline Phillips Maxwell Whitehead Monica Splain •Univ. of Arizona •Pima Community College Jimmy Hall Maxwell Whitehead Stephanie Samar •Univ. of Arizona Ellen Savarese Jimmy Hall •Universal Technical Institute Stephanie Samar Paul O'Hayre Ellen Savarese •Universal Technical Institute Paul O'Hayre

colorado

DENVER METRO AREA

•Metropolitan State Un Meagan Bruno Allison Campbell •Metropolitan Tyson Crocker Meagan Bruno Anne Garofalo Allison Campbe Cody Gocio Tyson Crocker Ethan Granato Anne Garofalo Christina Henderson Cody Gocio Max Henson Ethan Granato Kathlyn Hernley Christina Hende Nia Hess Max Henson Taden Jones Kathlyn Hernley Meghan Larimore Butler Nia Hess Richard Le Taden Jones Jacob Lightbody Meghan Larimo Samantha Lyons Richard Le Marillyn Mason Jacob Lightbody Teagan Matthias Samantha Lyons Madison McCauley Marillyn Mason Jacob Miller Teagan Matthias Johnson & Art Institute of Rocky Mountain Arapahoe Caitlin Ohler Colorado College of Art & Design Community College Madison McCau Wales Univ.

Ralph Romero Austin Hernandez Kristen Miranda Bella Andani Jodee Whitehead Jacob Miller Taylor Seyfer Brittany Arellano Caitlin Ohler Joshua Bardsley Colorado Austin Stott Metropolitan State Univ. of Colorado, Ralph Romero Dominic Bilancia-Arcuri Christian Univ.

Univ.of ofColorado Denver •Art Institute Lillian Timmons •Arapahoe Community College Denver Alissa Brown Samantha Bartolome Taylor Seyfer Mackenzie Azzam Katrina Gehring Seif Gueddiche Colin Tinker Ashley Victoria Bell Castle Mollie Gardner Austin Stott Jessica Barela Shena Geremaia •Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology Andrew Vaccaro Benjamin Bolei Fischer Conley Jaclyn Lampe AdamInstitute Bauserman •Art of Colorado Jack Hansen Lillian Timmons •Arapahoe Community College Shania Criszia Lucy Lutz Savannah Luke PageCary Macoλ Williams Kathleen Cady Angela Le Seif Gueddiche Colin Tinker Ashley Bell SydneyCoates Decker CornejoUniv.

Christian •ColoradoMark Peter Bruce Lee •Regis Univ.

Sidney Farquhar Colorado School •Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology Andrew Vaccaro Benjamin Bolei Crory Amber Malom AnnabelleOlivia Brewer Moises Ceja Nickolas Eppich SamanthaKathleen Galbraith Cady of Mines Savannah Page Corey Diehm Macoλ Williams Nicholas Petrides Miranda Middleton Angelo Garcia Brittany Garcia Emily Gassen Mason Brevig Shanli GainsChristian Univ.

Bennett Ralston •Colorado •Regis Univ.

Peter Coates TaylorGonzalez Grace Cooper Cordero Kendall Pahlau Asya Manuel Galvan Estrada Connor ScottMarco Garcia Annabelle Brewer Moises Ceja Nickolas Eppich Carson Crooks Dakota Gutierrez SchoolGullikson of Mines •ColoradoEdmond Gabriella Noreen David Hamilton Scott Spurgeon Sarah Jenkins Miranda Middleton Angelo Garcia Brittany Garcia Megan Henke Thomas Herndon Mason Steiner Daria Baranoff Danielle Ryan Alexandra Hanson Eric JonesAsya Erin Julius Kendall Pahlau Marco Garcia Gonzalez Jacob Hirschhorn Leah Tschumper Allison Bateman Lucine Manukyan Grace Ho •Rocky Mountain Colleg Sabrina Herzog Sophia May School of Mines Lily Yesayan •Colorado Gabriella Noree David Hamilton Nicholas Marshall Zachary Ilg Jack Harvey Tajalik Davis Kamron Hodgson Gabrielle Membel Daria Baranoff Danielle Ryan Paul MillerAlexandra Hanson Daniel Jones Zoey HueyMatthew Navarro Savannah Lewis-Sweed Cameryn Hoerdemann Univ. of Denver Andrew Muller Allison Bateman •Rocky Mounta Sabrina Herzog Ian McConnell Allyson Olson •Univ. of Colorado, Den Kevin Kerby Ashley Adams Thai Tyler Nguyen Emily McDonald Heather Jacobs Sarah Perez Jack Harvey Tajalik Davis Kamron Hodgson Bradley Bridges Mikaela Noble Olivia Morley Nicholas Lipski Taylor Carleton Mallory Kostroski Ciera Huey Rasmussen Zoey Savannah Lewis Cameryn Hoerdemann Christine El-Dirani Tristan Parmer Avery Plantz Arthur Mayer Sophia Friskey Damian McCarthy Kailyn Robinette Margaret Hunt Heather Jacobs •Univ. of Color Blake Peugh Kevin Kerby Aaron Sigman Matthew Sticka Zacary Parkhill Melanie McKennon Ryan Snyder Jeremy Kopischke Morgan Reese Nicholas Lipski Taylor Carleton Mallory KostroskiJoseph Thurston Anthony Weedor Lauren Tusa Lauren Lindsey Theodore Nickless Aaron Schmidt Zachary Woosley Arman Sobhi Aaron Westerman Arthur Mayer Sophia Friskey Damian McCarthy Jordyn Vega Tina Nguyen Jordan Slater Remha Yohannes Heidemarie Streicher Abigail Quesada Callee Young Zacary Parkhill Jeremy Kopischk Melanie McKennon Thomas Walker Marc Storch Sean Zusi •Univ. of Denver Tessa Serrano Benjamin Vander Ley Nickless Community College Arman Sobhi Lauren Lindsey Theodore Regis Univ.

•Community College of Denver Addison Bohnsack Joseph Skiles Jessica Warboys John MaloneStreicher Heidemarie Tina Nguyen Abigail Quesada of Denver Maddie Dorman Andrew Froehle Paeton Staadt Paul Sampson Troy Wilson Sean Zusi •Univ. of Denv Tessa Serrano Map illustrations & information compiled by Lindsey Archipley.

Ethan Wylie Brandy Flores Madison McGhee George Welch •Community College of Denver Addison Bohnsa Joseph Skiles 27 MAY 2016 ARAPAHOEXTRA.COM Zoe ZerrWhalin Alexandra Larson Sophia Pappas Teresa Maddie Dorman Andrew Froehle Paeton Staadt Daniel Ramirez Danny Sweet Sergei Yeromich Brandy Flores Madison McGh George Welch Alexandra Larson Sophia Pappas Teresa Whalin Daniel Ramirez Danny Sweet Sergei Yeromich

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WA OREGON Univ. of Portland Riley O’Rourke Oregon State Univ.

Madison Hall Sophia Trifiletti WASHINGTON Gonzaga Univ.

Samuel Cofield Thadeus Labuszewski Seattle Univ.

Kelsey Vogel Univ. of Puget Sound James Conley Emily Harden Eion Tyacke Emma Von Breitenfeld

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IDAHO Boise State Univ.

Ethan Hoggan Ryan Lambeth Brigham Young Univ., Idaho Maxwell Gueller Samantha Singer

Univ. of Washington Ryan Sailor Sarah Slack Jaret Townsend Western Washington Univ.

Maxwell Hanson Cameron Unks

Employment Olivia France Dakota Harkess Charlee Mendez Haley Persichitte Jonathon Prinsen Jack Vea Zachary Wikle Military Jacob Beals Vincent Lohmann Daniel Lyons Cole Moore Patrick Pearson Dasia Vavrik Connor Williams Joshua Worthing Transitions Program Dario DeAngelis Alexandra Shankle Spencer Townshend Art Institute (in the future) James Thompson Gap Year Then Creighton Univ.

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MONTANA Montana State Univ., Bozeman Daniel Chisholm Shelby Cohen Jennifer Groene Carter Hawkins Joseph Sullivan

Unknown Winona Adams Matthew Albertsen Ivan Barr Talen Benham Alessia Bexho Alexander Blanco-Losada Annika Bobb Brandon Borcic Cassady Braido Mikaela Buning Dane Carr Ireland Clouse Foster Davis-Pounders Anthony DePlato Alyssa Dominique Adrien Dysart Allycia Ezell Haley Farrell Hunter Fetterley Timothy Fraser Christian Grillo Levi Gross Kyle Hart Dalton Haynes

Anastasia Houtsma Gabriel Hughes Kyle Hurd Mitzi Hurd Matthew King Dylan Lacy Stefan Lacy Donte Lahey Braden Lawson Trenton Lawson Griffin Lindberg Mireya Loomis Gavin Lump Ryan Marstiller Tyler Martinez Shelby McFarland Tiffany McGrady Morgan Medina Austin Myers Tristian Narum Jack Nelson Kendall Nyls Collin Ortiz Paul Pierson Oscar Plaza

WYMOING Univ. of Wyoming Kyra Gardner Aspen Golding Lauren Koehler Ehrich Seibert Lindsay Stoiber

Nicholas Price Evan Richards Max Rosiere Chase Schneider Robert Simpson Nicholas Smith Breanna Soderman Christopher Sparks Cyle Stewart Victoria Sullivan Eric Tatara Kaylynn Thein Allen Thompson Kayleigh Triska Zachary Upthegrove Guillermo Villalba Thomas Warden Cierra Willoughby Britney Wilson

south-west CALIFORNIA Azusa Pacific Univ.

Jackson Lefever Hannah Woodson Barstow Community College Brett Stenlund Biola Univ.

Wilmer Ramirez Villatoro California Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo Austin Brumley Carey Kocur Lucas McDaniel Benjamin Sandrin

Chapman Univ.

Victoria Cheng Riley Cooke Emily Lepetsos Los Angeles Harbor College Benjamin Finley Peter Mitchell Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts Nicholas Beckman Pepperdine Univ.

Petra Sikorski Point Loma Nazarene Univ.

Emma Vahle

NV CA

San Diego State Univ.

Taylor Diebert Santa Barbara City College Clay Hanson Univ. of California, Los Angeles Patrick Wilson Univ. of California, San Diego Jake Becker Univ. of San Diego Ally Payne Westmont College Alexa Highsmith

UTAH Brigham Young Univ.

Nathan Anderson Utah State Univ.

David Harrell Sarah McEntire

AZ

ARIZONA Arizona State Univ.

Elise Anzia Gabriel Cardenas Morgan McCauley Jenifer Sherrill Cochise Community College Jesse Bloom Grand Canyon Univ.

Frederick Dindinger Darby Engerman Payton Miller Chelsea Neumann Northern Arizona Univ.

Madeleine Longo Austin Schuett Univ. of Arizona Alison Landy Giuliana Laratta Jacob Reed

NEW MEXICO Univ. of New Mexico Rachel Haysley

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mid-west

NEBRASKA Concordia Univ. of Nebraska Desmond Pineda Creighton Univ.

Rachel Bruno Zachary Hall Hastings College Rebecca Garner McCook Community College Hunter Rynders Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Tucker Dehmlow Univ. of Nebraska at Lincoln Carter Moran Shilan Schechter KANSAS Benedictine College Jenna Boh Kansas Wesleyan Univ.

Cody Peepgrass McPherson College Garrett Connor Univ. of Kansas Grace Campbell Emily McShane Wichita State Univ.

Warren Denewiler OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Christian Univ.

Keaton Aldrich Oklahoma State Univ.

Erika Krotchko Casey Meili Tulsa Welding School Johnathon McDaniel Univ. of Oklahoma Joseph Buckley Lauren O’Breza

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NORTH DAKOTA Univ. of North Dakota Raymond Haas

WISCONSIN Marquette Univ.

Keenan Moffitt Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Samuel Goodreau

MINNESOTA Bemidji State Univ.

Zachary Gilman St. Olaf College Katie Crowley

WI

SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Alexandra Brown

NE KS OK TEXAS Baylor Univ.

Madeline Doucet Davis Misloski Our Lady Of The Lake Univ.

Keegan Hathaway Southern Methodist Univ.

Sarah Franklin Texas Christian Univ.

Jonathon Bailey Olivia Moody Christine Perkins

IA IL MO ARKANSAS Harding Univ.

Ashley Burcham

LOUISIANA Louisiana State Univ.

Alexandra Larsen

IOWA Dordt College Dylan Van Denend Drake Univ.

Elizabeth Petersen Luther College Mitchell Pennetta The Univ. of Iowa Grace Hollingsworth Other Brandon Wilky (playing junior hockey in Cedar Rapids) ILLINOIS Augustana College Tyler Ann Cairns Loyola Univ. Chicago Laura Fitzgerald Sophia Yano Northwestern Univ.

Gabrielle Stein Rock Valley College Patrick Riofredo Roosevelt Univ., Chicago College of Performing Arts Kendyl Meyer Wheaton College Rebecca Carlson Triton College Justice Tiritas MISSOURI College of the Ozarks Emma Bachali Missouri State Univ.

Mary Maji Univ. of Missouri, Columbia John Durham Washington Univ. in St. Louis Ethan Snow

east CANADA Univ. of New Brunswick Henry Gushurst

INDIANA Butler Univ.

Avery Griggs Earlham College Kimberly Baird Indiana Univ. at Bloomington Caroline Carman Nicholas Fischer Benjamin Hanson Thomas Nowlan Michael Skirka Andrew Stemper Univ. of Notre Dame Charles Leonard TENNESSEE Belmont Univ.

Miles Rivera Rhodes College Fredric Benedict Vanderbilt Univ.

Atlee Witt MISSISSIPPI Univ. of Mississippi Hadley Ismert Hannah Faylor

MS

OHIO Denison Univ.

Jacob Goodman Miami Univ., Oxford Elizabeth Albeck Dean Burke Mackenzie Jones Nicholas Thompson The Ohio State Univ.

Lindsey Archipley Hunter Sanborn The Univ. of Findlay Taylor Verbsky

MICHIGAN Univ. of Michigan Julia Hall

ALABAMA The Univ. of Alabama Skyler Kopit

NH

NY

MA CT

NJ

MD DE

WV

VA NC SC

GA

CONNECTICUIT Trinity College Taylor Foy MARYLAND United States Naval Academy Alexandra Jackson

FL

FLORIDA Eckerd College Amara Bird Austin Duffy Lynn Univ.

Nicholas Harguth-Galyas

ME

VT

PENNSYLVANIA Temple Univ.

Jack Hanson

OH

IN KY TN

VERMONT Middlebury College Laura Friedrich David Packer

RI

MASSACHUSETTS Gordon College Tyler Pauls Massachusetts Institute of Technology Steven Goldy NEW YORK Fordham Univ.

Harrison Finch Houghton College Kyla Nies Ithaca College Russell Powell New York Univ.

Madeline Perez Parsons School of Design Avery Hall Rochester Institute of Technology Andrea Wood Sarah Lawrence College Joseph Kleeman NEW JERSEY Drew Univ.

Brett Harmon

DELAWARE Univ. of Delaware Bryan Trainor

NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State Univ.

Sara Davis Duke Univ.

Elizabeth Eshleman Lees-McRae College Samantha Thomson The Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Julia Goncalves Wake Forest Univ.

Haleigh Schultz

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senior list Adams – Cole Adams, Ashley Adams, Winona Aikens, Tyler Albeck, Elizabeth Albertsen, Matthew Aldrich, Keaton Amann, Caroline Amen, Colby Andani, Bella Anderson, Ethan Anderson, Nathan Anzia, Elise Aragon, Matthew Archipley, Lindsey Archuleta, Hannah Arellano, Brittany Arnell, Jason Azzam, Mackenzie Babb, David Bachali, Emma Bailey, Alexander Bailey, Jonathon Baird, Kimberly Bakke, Alexander Bardsley, Joshua Barela, Jessica Barr, Ivan Barrow, Audra Bartberger, Benjamin Bartolome, Samantha Bates, Sydney Bauserman, Adam Bayles, Michael Beals, Jacob Becker, Jake Beckman, Nicholas Belin, Nicole Benasso, Isabel Benedict, Fredric Benham, Talen Bexho, Alessia Bilancia-Arcuri, Dominic Bilek, Ethan Bird, Amara Blanco-Losada, Alexander Bloom, Jesse Bobb, Annika Boh, Carter Boh, Jenna Bolton, Mary Borchelt, Natalie Borcic, Brandon Bowers, Michael Braido, Cassady Braunreiter, Jessa Brevig, Mason Bridges, Bradley Broussely, Allison Brown, Alexandra Brown, Alissa Brumley, Austin Bruno, Rachel Buckley, Joseph Bui, Kenny Buning, Mikaela Burcham, Ashley Burke, Dean Burnett, Clare Burns, Joseph Cairns, Tyler Ann Call, Trevor Campbell, Grace Cannon, Anthony Cardenas, Gabriel Carlson, Rebecca Carman, Caroline Carr, Dane Cary, Luke Case, Andrew Castle, Victoria Cavazos, Amelia Cazier, McKenzie Chandler, Madelyn Chavez, Angelina Cheng, Victoria Chisholm, Daniel Clark, Shanti Clouse, Ireland Coan, Maxwell Cofield, Samuel Cohen, Shelby Cole, Andrew

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Univ. of Denver unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Miami Univ., Oxford unknown Oklahoma Christian Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Brigham Young Univ.

Arizona State Univ.

Red Rocks Community College The Ohio State Univ.

Colorado Mesa Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder College of the Ozarks Colorado State Univ.

Texas Christian Univ.

Earlham College Colorado State Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver unknown Colorado State Univ.

Red Rocks Community College Colorado Christian Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

Military Univ. of California, San Diego

Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts

Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Rhodes College unknown unknown Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Eckerd College unknown Cochise Community College unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Benedictine College Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ. unknown Colorado State Univ. unknown Colorado State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Arapahoe Community College California Polytechnic State Univ.

Creighton Univ.

Univ. of Oklahoma Colorado State Univ. unknown Harding Univ.

Miami Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Augustana College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arizona State Univ.

Wheaton College Indiana Univ. Bloomington unknown Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Red Rocks Community College Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado Mesa Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Chapman Univ.

Montana State Univ.

Stephens College unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Gonzaga Univ.

Montana State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

MAY 2016

Comstock – Grace Comstock, Claire Conley, Fischer Conley, James Connor, Garrett Cooke, Riley Cooper, Cheyenne Cordero, Cooper Cornejo, Mark Coughlin, Sean Cramer, Elijah Criszia, Shania Crooks, Carson Crory, Olivia Crowley, Katie Cruz, Alexander Curran, Ciera Dafoe, Sarah Daharb, Jake Daldegan, Katie Davis, Sara Davis-Pounders, Foster DeAngelis, Dario Dechiro, Chloe Decker, Sydney Decolati, Alyssa Dehmlow, Tucker Denewiler, Warren DePlato, Anthony Derrevere, Megan Diebert, Taylor Diehm, Corey Dindinger, Frederick Dominique, Alyssa Donaldson, Skylee Donkin, Mekayla Doucet, Madeline Draudt, Joshua Dreier, Brooke Duffy, Austin Dunn, Gavin Durham, John Durnford, Diana Dysart, Adrien Eaton, Tyler El-Dirani, Christine Engel, Grace Engerman, Darby Eshleman, Elizabeth Evans, Grant Ezell, Allycia Faraco, Felipe Farquhar, Sidney Farrell, Haley Faylor, Hannah Fetterley, Hunter Finch, Harrison Finley, Benjamin Fischer, Nicholas Fitzgerald, Laura Flanders, Katharine Fleming, Hugh Fox, Alexander Foy, Taylor France, Olivia Franklin, Sarah Fraser, Timothy Friedrich, Laura Fyles, Faith Gains, Shanli Galbraith, Samantha Gallegos, Jacqueline Galvan Estrada, Manuel Gardner, Kyra Gardner, Mitchell Gardner, Mollie Garner, Rebecca Gassen, Emily Gassen, Gregory Gehring, Katrina Geremaia, Shena Giancaterino, Cory Gilliard, Tori Gilman, Zachary Golden, Alyxandra Golding, Aspen Goldy, Steven Goncalves, Julia Gonzales, Brittany Goodin, Alexia Goodman, Jacob Goodreau, Samuel Grace, Taylor

Colorado State Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Puget Sound McPherson College Chapman Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado School of Mines Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Western State Colorado Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arapahoe Community College Colorado School of Mines Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver St. Olaf College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Appalachian State Univ. unknown Transitions Program Univ. of Northern Colorado Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Wichita State Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder San Diego State Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Grand Canyon Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Baylor Univ.

Fort Lewis College Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Eckerd College Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Missouri Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Colorado Mesa Univ.

Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Grand Canyon Univ.

Duke Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arapahoe Community College unknown Univ. of Mississippi unknown Fordham Univ.

Los Angeles Harbor College Indiana Univ. Bloomington Loyola Univ. Chicago Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Northern Colorado Trinity College Employment Southern Methodist Univ. unknown Middlebury College Gap Year then Creighton Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Arapahoe Community College Colorado State Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Wyoming Colorado State Univ.

Colorado Christian Univ.

Hastings College Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Denver Univ. of Colorado, Denver Front Range Community College Colorado State Univ.

Bemidji State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Wyoming

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Red Rocks Community College Univ. of Northern Colorado Denison Univ.

Univ. of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Arapahoe Community College

Griffin – Lea Griffin, Jordyn Griggs, Avery Grillo, Christian Groene, Jennifer Gross, Levi Gueller, Maxwell Gullikson, Edmond Gully, Harrison Gushurst, Henry Gutierrez, Dakota Haas, Raymond Hackworth, Evan Hagerty, Delilah Hall, Avery Hall, Julia Hall, Madison Hall, Zachary Handlovitch, Emily Hansen, Jack Hanson, Benjamin Hanson, Clay Hanson, Jack Hanson, Maxwell Harden, Emily Hardman, Emiko Harguth-Galyas, Nicholas Harkess, Dakota Harmon, Brett Harrell, David Hart, Kyle Hathaway, Keegan Hawkins, Carter Haynes, Dalton Haynes, Ryan Haysley, Rachel Hedrick, Emily Hein, Rebecca Henderson, Daniel Hendricks, Julia Henke, Megan Hernandez, Austin Herndon, Thomas Herr, Nathan Highsmith, Alexa Hinchsliff, Kaley Hirschhorn, Jacob Ho, Grace Hoggan, Ethan Holland, Mackenzie Hollingsworth, Grace Hostetter, William Houts, Foster Houtsma, Anastasia Hughes, Gabriel Hunt, Margaret Hurd, Mitzi Ilg, Zachary Imansepahi, Ashley Ireland, Kaylee Ismert, Hadley Jackson, Alexandra Jara, Michael Jenkins, Sarah Jones, Daniel Jones, Eric Jones, Mackenzie Julius, Erin Kadarisman, Jennifer Keasling, Dalton Keller, Nicole Kenney, Callie King, Matthew Kleeman, Joseph Kocur, Carey Koehler, Lauren Kopit, Skyler Kramer-Steward, Allysia Krotchko, Erika Labuszewski, Thadeus Lacy, Dylan Lacy, Stefan Lahey, Donte Lamb, Shannon Lambeth, Ryan Lampe, Jaclyn Landy, Alison Laratta, Giuliana Larsen, Alexandra Lawson, Braden Lawson, Trenton Le, Angela Lea, Hannah

Colorado Mesa Univ.

Butler Univ. unknown Montana State Univ. unknown Brigham Young Univ., Idaho Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Western State Colorado Univ.

Univ. of New Brunswick Arapahoe Community College Univ. of North Dakota Colorado Technical Univ.

Colorado Mountain College, Alpine Parsons School of Design Univ. of Michigan Oregon State Univ.

Creighton Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Univ. of Colorado, Denver Indiana Univ. Bloomington Santa Barbara City College Temple Univ.

Western Washington Univ.

Univ. of Puget Sound Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Lynn Univ.

Employment Drew Univ.

Utah State Univ. unknown Our Lady of the Lake Univ.

Montana State Univ. unknown Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of New Mexico Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Art Institute of Colorado Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Westmont College Colorado State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Colorado School of Mines Boise State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder The Univ. of Iowa Colorado State Univ.

Western State Colorado Univ. unknown unknown Univ. of Denver unknown Colorado School of Mines Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Mississippi United States Naval Academy Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arapahoe Community College Colorado School of Mines Arapahoe Community College Miami Univ., Oxford Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Colorado Mountain College, Alpine unknown Sarah Lawrence College California Polytechnic State Univ.

Univ. of Wyoming The Univ. of Alabama Colorado State Univ.

Oklahoma State Univ.

Gonzaga Univ. unknown unknown unknown Colorado State Univ.

Boise State Univ.

Colorado Christian Univ.

Univ. of Arizona Univ. of Arizona Louisiana State Univ. unknown unknown Univ. of Colorado, Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

senior list Lee – Packer Lee, Bruce Lefever, Jackson Leiby, Katherine Leonard, Charles Lepetsos, Emily Lindberg, Griffin Lohmann, Vincent Longo, Madeleine Loomis, Mireya Lovitt, Daniel Luckinbill, Zachary Lump, Gavin Lutz, Lucy Lynch, Elizabeth Lyons, Daniel Maddalone, Nicholas Maji, Mary Malom, Amber Malone, John Manukyan, Lucine Marshall, Nicholas Marstiller, Ryan Martinez, Erica Martinez, Tyler May, Sophia McCauley, Morgan McConnell, Ian McCranie, Alec McDaniel, Johnathon McDaniel, Lucas McDonald, Brendan McDonald, Emily McEntire, Sarah McFarland, Shelby McGrady, Tiffany McShane, Emily McSoud, Joseph Medina, Morgan Meili, Casey Membel, Gabrielle Menard, Ambrose Mendez, Charlee Merkel, David Meyer, Kendyl Mier y Teran, Samantha Miller, Morgan Miller, Paul Miller, Payton Miller, Quinn Miller, Tyler Miranda, Kristen Misloski, Davis Mitchell, Peter Miyake, Aili Moffitt, Keenan Molzahn, Kate Montazeri, Milad Moody, Olivia Moore, Cole Moran, Carter Mordini, Haley Morley, Olivia Morrall, Nicole Morrone, Luke Mosow, William Muller, Andrew Murray, Declan Murrow, Kevin Myers, Austin Myers, Christian Narum, Tristian Navarro, Matthew Neenan, Molly Nelson, Jack Nelson, Megan Neu, Bryan Neumann, Chelsea Nguyen, Shawn Nguyen, Thai Tyler Nichols, Taylor Nies, Kyla Noble, Mikaela Nobles, Tyler Norman, Samuel North, Maddison Nowlan, Thomas Nyls, Kendall O’Breza, Lauren Olson, Allyson O’Rourke, Riley Ortiz, Collin Packer, David

Univ. of Colorado, Denver Azusa Pacific Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Notre Dame Chapman Univ. unknown Military Northern Arizona Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Red Rocks Community College unknown Colorado Christian Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Military Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Missouri State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Denver Regis Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Arapahoe Community College unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Arizona State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Tulsa Welding School California Polytechnic State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Utah State Univ. unknown unknown Univ. of Kansas Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Oklahoma State Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

Employment Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

Roosevelt Univ., Chicago College of Performing Arts

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arapahoe Community College Grand Canyon Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design

Baylor Univ.

Los Angeles Harbor College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Marquette Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Texas Christian Univ.

Military Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado School of Mines Colorado State Univ.

Red Rocks Community College Red Rocks Community College Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder

Colorado Mountain College, Timberline

unknown Colorado State Univ. unknown Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Grand Canyon Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Arapahoe Community College Colorado State Univ.

Houghton College Arapahoe Community College Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Northern Colorado Indiana Univ. Bloomington unknown Univ. of Oklahoma Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Portland unknown Middlebury College

Park – Soderman Park, Seoyeong Parmer, Tristan Pastorius, Ian Pauls, Tyler Payne, Ally Pearson, Patrick Peepgrass, Cody Pennetta, Mitchell Peppelaar, Dylan Pepper, Jacqueline Perez, Madeline Perez, Sarah Perkins, Christine Persichitte, Haley Petersen, Elizabeth Peterson, Madelyn Petrides, Nicholas Petsch, Breanda Peugh, Blake Phelan, Brendan Phibbs, Connor Piccone, Michelle Pierson, Paul Pineda, Desmond Plantz, Avery Plaza, Oscar Poulter, Nathan Powell, Russell Price, Nicholas Prinsen, Johnathon Ralston, Bennett Ramirez Villatoro, Wilmer Randel, Erina Rapp, Margaret Rasmussen, Ciera Reder, Rebecca Reed, Hannah Reed, Jacob Reese, Morgan Richards, Evan Rictor, Abigail Riley, Chase Riofredo, Patrick Rise, Amanda Ritter, Wyatt Rivera, Miles Robinette, Kailyn Rosiere, Max Rynders, Hunter Sailor, Ryan Sampson, Paul Sanborn, Hunter Sanders, Kathryn Sandrin, Benjamin Scala, Dillon Schaefer, Henry Schaefer, Ryan Schechter, Shilan Schmidt, Aaron Schneider, Chase Schoenhals, Samantha Schramm, Jacob Schuett, Austin Schultz, Haleigh Scofield, Hunter Scott, Connor Segura, Anicia Seibert, Ehrich Seiler, Matthew Shankle, Alexandra Shapley, Graham Shaver, Gina Shea, Erinn Sheehan, Allison Sherrill, Jenifer Shortall, Sarah Shurley, Kili Sigman, Aaron Sikorski, Petra Simpson, Robert Singer, Samantha Sisneros, Katarina Skirka, Michael Slack, Sarah Slater, Jordan Smith, Monica Smith, Nicholas Snell, Megan Snow, Ethan Snyder, Allison Snyder, Ryan Soderman, Breanna

Colorado State Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Gordon College Univ. of San Diego Military Kansas Wesleyan Univ.

Luther College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder United States Air Force Academy New York Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Texas Christian Univ.

Employment Drake Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Colorado, Denver Colorado Mesa Univ.

Arapahoe Community College Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Concordia Univ., Nebraska Colorado School of Mines unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Ithaca College unknown Employment Univ. of Colorado, Denver Biola Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Arizona Arapahoe Community College unknown Colorado State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Rock Valley College Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado Belmont Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver unknown McCook Community College Univ. of Washington Community College of Denver The Ohio State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder California Polytechnic State Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Northern Colorado Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln Arapahoe Community College unknown Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Northern Colorado Northern Arizona Univ.

Wake Forest Univ.

Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Denver Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Wyoming Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Transitions Program Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Arizona State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado School of Mines Pepperdine Univ. unknown Brigham Young Univ., Idaho Colorado State Univ.

Indiana Univ. Bloomington Univ. of Washington Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown Univ. of Northern Colorado Washington Univ. in St. Louis Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Denver unknown

Sosa Gallegos – Zerr Sosa Gallegos, Lezly Sparks, Christopher Speck, Tyler Spurgeon, Scott Stanton, Jade Steeb, Liesl Stein, Gabrielle Steiner, Mason Stemper, Andrew Stenlund, Brett Steward, Cyle Sticka, Matthew Stirling, Abigail Stirling, Alyssa Stoiber, Lindsay Storch, Marc Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Victoria Tatara, Eric Ten Hoeve, Adam Thein, Kaylynn Thompson, Allen Thompson, James Thompson, Nicholas Thomson, Samantha Thorson, Eric Thurston, Joseph Tiritas, Justice Torres, William Townsend, Jaret Townshend, Spencer Trainor, Bryan Trifiletti, Sophia Triska, Kayleigh Tschumper, Leah Tusa, Lauren Tyacke, Eion Unks, Cameron Upthegrove, Zachary Urmann, Corbin Vaccaro, Katelynn Vahle, Emma Van Denend, Dylan Vander Ley, Benjamin VanGilder, Capri Vartuli, Giovanna Vavrik, Dasia Vea, Jack Vega, Jordyn Veratudela, Valerie Verbsky, Taylor Villalba, Guillermo Vogel, Kelsey Von Breitenfeld, Emma Walker, Thomas Wall, Brianna Walsh, James Warboys, Jessica Warden, Thomas Waski, Abriel Waski, Haden Webb, Emily Weedor, Anthony Wener, Clark Westerman, Aaron Whitehead, Jodee Wieber, Jaclyn Wikle, Zachary Wilky, Brandon Williams, Connor Willoughby, Cierra Wilson, Britney Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Troy Witt, Atlee Wood, Andrea Woodson, Hannah Woosley, Zachary Wootten, Kasina Woronoff, David Worthing, Joshua Wylie, Ethan Yang-Aaron, Mack Yano, Sophia Yesayan, Lily Yohannes, Remha Young, Callee Zerr, Zabrina Zerr, Zoe

Colorado State Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Colorado, Colo. Springs Northwestern Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Denver Indiana Univ. Bloomington Barstow Community College unknown Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

Front Range Community College Univ. of Wyoming Arapahoe Community College Montana State Univ. unknown unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder unknown unknown Art Institute (in future) Miami Univ., Oxford Lees-McRae College Colorado State Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Triton College Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Washington Transitions Program Univ. of Deleware Oregon State Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Denver Univ. of Denver Univ. of Puget Sound Western Washington Univ. unknown Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Point Loma Nazarene Univ.

Dordt College Arapahoe Community College Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Military Employment Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Univ. of Findlay unknown Seattle Univ.

Univ. of Puget Sound Univ. of Denver Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Arapahoe Community College unknown Univ. of Northern Colorado Colorado State Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Colorado State Univ.

Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Johnson & Wales Univ.

Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Employment Playing junior hockey in Iowa Military unknown unknown Univ. of California, Los Angeles Arapahoe Community College Vanderbilt Univ.

Rochester Institute of Technology Azusa Pacific Univ.

Colorado School of Mines Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Colorado State Univ.

Military Arapahoe Community College Colorado State Univ.

Loyola Univ. Chicago Univ. of Colorado, Denver Colorado School of Mines Metropolitan State Univ. of Denver Univ. of Northern Colorado Arapahoe Community College

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IN HIGH SCHOOL I

“Played sports through the school and reached out to people earlier.”

– Grace Engel

“Bigger muscles.”

– Thadeus Labuszewski

“Brought my dog to s – Josh Draudt n de ol.” d i h cho e s h d t r the d e r e air lo xp und m B E “ els Ki n – tun

“Been in the school play or musical.

Spent more time with friends.”

– Anthony Cannon

“Become a nerd go to good co and eventuall good jobs I wish I would fished mor – Hunter Fett “Participated in the theatre/play.”

– Meka Donkin “Eaten everything I wanted.”

– Clare Burnett

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L I WISH I HAD...

“Climbed onto the roof of the AHS theatre.”

– Zach Ilg

“More Gains.”

– Dakota Gutierrez

“Lived in the moment.”

– Michael Bowers

dog to school.” h Draudt

e a nerd. Nerds good colleges ventually get ood jobs.

I would have hed more.” nter Fetterley

“Taken Mr. Meyer’s ‘Law Class’ and stolen the DECA cookie secret recipe when I had the chance!”

– Atlee Witt

“Learned to play the piano.”

– Manuel Galvan

anted.”

“Joined Art Club.”

– Grace Ho

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BEFORE FALL

“Be able to enjoy a year off school to travel.”

– Brittany Arellano

“Camping with the tennis girls.”

– Skylee Donaldson

“Sneak into the

“Bring my dog to school.”

– Josh Draudt “Bring my dog to school for a playdate with Josh’s dog.”

– Clare Burnett

ical.” something mag to in ep je y m ld “Bui y – Hunter Fetterle

“Have a Star Wars marathon.”

– Giovanna Vartuli

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I WANT TO...

“Enjoy my freedom.”

– Jenna Boh into the zoo at night and play with the penguins.”

– Kim Baird

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“Take the train to Glenwood Springs with my best friends.”

– Dan Jones

“Eat six hot dogs in one sitting.”

– Sam Cofield

“Go camping with my friends, travel, and cure cancer.”

– Atlee Witt

“Play FIFA in the Soldier Wolf study room.”

– Nathan Herr

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The Best Goodbye is ‘Thank You’

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his is it. We have a couple of days left of high school and then we are all moving on. It is sad, scary and a little bittersweet. But most of all it is exciting. It is exhilarating to realize that next year we will all be in a new places with new people. I’m excited to explore the world and hear all about the adventures the Class of 2016 experiences in college and elsewhere.

I met many kids in our class in kindergarten - we have known each other

for 13 years. It feels like I may be losing a portion of my family on May 19 but I know we are all ready to move on. I want to use this final column to thank everyone for many wonderful years. To all my friends from elementary school, thank you for six years filled with fun, memories and teaching me what it means to be a friend. I would not be the same person I am today without the years we spent together. Even if we haven’t been in constant contact, I will always regard you as friends.

To all my friends from high school, I’m going to miss you all immensely. I appreciate your friendship more than you could ever know. We have had so many adventures together and I can’t wait to hear all about your success in the future. Thank you for standing by my side and putting up with all my terrible jokes. When I look back on high school, I will always be grateful for you.

Thank you for four amazing years.

To all my teachers, thank you. I cannot begin to sum up the amount of help, knowledge, wisdom and friendship each one of my teachers has imparted on me. I am confident that what I have learned at Arapahoe will successfully carry me through my life. I leave Arapahoe a better person because of my teachers. Thank you to Mrs. Smith, Ms. Davidson, Mrs. Price, Mr. Loptien, Mr. Swomley, Mrs. Kitch, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Kuhlmann and Ms. Crosby. I owe so much of my success to all of you. Special thank you to Mr. Anderson. Thank you for spending so much of your free time with the Herald staff down in the J-Room. We would not have made it through this year without all of your support, and I could never find the right way to repay you. Thank you for helping me through the stress, the laughs and three unbelievable years on the Herald staff.

Arapahoe has been good to me. Good luck, everyone. See you all around.

‘Insert Cliché About Goodbyes Here’

I’ve been dreading writing this column for the past two months.

Even now when I’m actually writing it on the day we upload the paper, I’m scrolling through social media and procrastinating further. What this column is is not only a goodbye to high school, but also a goodbye to the newspaper.

The newspaper has been an integral part of my life for the past four years. Without it, my high school would have been a lot more “Meh.” I’ve met most of my best friends through it,

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many of which graduated last year. I’ve missed entire days of classes to do finalizations for the issues because this or that was not done.

I’m so incredibly grateful to all of the teachers that I have had through high school, but most specifically, Mr. Kuhlmann for working with me through AP Lit, Mr. McWilliams for reinvigorating my love for history, Mrs. Lombardi for helping me strive in my own ways, Ms. Little for working with my constant late and missing

assignments, Mr. Swomley for working with me through one of the most difficult times and classes of my life, Mrs. Wood for bringing an element of fun to chemistry and always being up to date with pop culture, Mrs. Leyden for allowing me to continue to help out in Innovative Fitness for a second time, and most importantly, Mr. Anderson, who has remained a constant and has always worked his hardest to help me and the rest of the journalism students reach our highest potential.

I have had countless friends and mentors who have influenced me more greatly than I could ever express: my mentor Luke, my best friends Cassi, Colleen, Carrie, Monica, Kaylee, Maddie, Wilmer and Adam. To my best friend since kindergarten, Clark, we finally made it. To my parents and

step parents, thank you for your unrelenting support despite the difficulty and cynicism that you may have received (and many, many awful puns). I know I’ve missed quite a few names, but we have to upload in 20 minutes and I still haven’t sent in this for edits, so I hope you will forgive me and come call me out if I did miss you.

With high school coming to a close, I think that I’ve finally come to realize how ready I am to move on to the next stage.

I’ve grown and learned so much since August of 2012, and I know I will continue to learn and grow more for the next four years.

As bittersweet as this ending is, I cannot wait for what is in store for me and for all of us graduating. Thanks Arapahoe, it’s been real. Catch you on the flipside. *finger guns*

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“Here Comes Goodbye” Alissa Brown

Amber Malom

s my last days at Arapahoe are drawing to a sharp and immediate end, I am confident in saying that I have had a truly authentic and stereotypical public school experience here. I have seen “cat fights” in the hallways, the classic “jock” and “popular blonde girl” kissing in the hall, “nerdy” kids being picked on in my classes, dramatic breakups and have had many incredibly helpful, encouraging teachers all four years.

Point being: high school was a different experience for everyone. For me, it was not all about socializing, making friends or going to all the events. In fact, I did not even attend that many events outside of the classroom.

What I have achieved in high school is personal growth. For me, this time has been about learning who it is that I want to be. No, not who I want others to

perceive when they see me, but how I truly want to live my life.

During the past four years I have tried to get in touch with my authentic self by learning not to take myself so seriously, to live in the present and that my best is always good enough. I have realized that no one is as focused on my flaws and imperfections as I am, not to take things so personally and that the best way to feel good is to do everything with the right intention in my mind and in my heart. These are the things that will stick with me much longer than how to find a derivative or how many grams are in a mole of water, even though both my calculus and chemistry teachers were amazing.

They were not lying freshman year when they said high school was going to fly by. It is hard to believe graduation is almost here, but I am so ready.

It may seem like high school, grades, relationships and college readiness is important but it turns out that it is not as important as it seems. There is so much out there in the world besides what this building offers.

High school was top priority for the first three years, but this year I have learned what exists outside of it. There are people to meet and experiences to have that cannot happen inside of this small bubble of high school.

Grades do not define who you are as a person, and they do not even determine your level of intelligence. Your relationships that develop here are not the only ones you will make. You are not stuck in them.

When they fall apart, you have so many other people to meet and understand.

College is not the only option after high school. The choice you make in your senior year is not as important as it may seem. There are ways to experience the world other than college. You have the option to transfer, you have the ability to make your after high school experience

your own, and to make your own choice and do not let others determine how you live your life.

I am not saying that high school isn’t important. Of course there are some aspects in school you should enjoy. Make your time here worthwhile.

I remember the school events that I missed more than I remember the ones I was at. Do not let that happen to you. Go to all the plays, musicals and concerts.

Experience at least one game of each sport. Try clubs that are new to you and will teach you something. Go to your classes and enjoy learning.

Focus on the positives that are offered by high school, but do not get caught up in someone else’s definition of what is important and worthwhile.

There are so many experiences to have outside of the public school bubble so take advantage of them. I did not do that for the first three years and I regret it now. Learn from this and make the transition from a child to adult the best possible years.

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Remember When...?

by Amber Malom

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

2012-2013

• The end of the world (12/21/12) • An asteroid enters the Earth’s atmosphere over Russia • Malala Yousafzai is shot three times by a Taliban gunman as she tried to board her school bus in the Swat district of Northwest Pakistan • Obama is re-elected as President • Snapchat becomes popular • Medical marijuana is legalized in Colorado • Boys lacrosse wins state against Cherry Creek • Natalie Pramenko becomes principal at AHS • Tom Toms win state championship

2013-2014

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Junior Year

Senior Year

2014-2015

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Robin Williams passes away Apple Watch is launched What Color is the Dress? Controversy Same-sex marriage is legalized nationally Colorado is the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use Denver Broncos lose Super Bowl 49 to Seattle Seahawks Jeffco Public Schools students protest a proposed curriculum review committee they believed would censor some of their classes Seniors were supposed to take the CMAS test, and no one showed up

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Winter Olympics in Russia Ebola outbreak The Ellen Oscar selfie goes viral Frozen is released Arapahoe shows strength of community after the shooting on 12/13/13 Security added to each entrance of school and new plan for locked doors is introduced King Soopers goes under construction Larkburger opens across the street Student finds a mouse in her sealed Lays Cheetos bag from the cafeteria Girls volleyball takes state runner-up

2015-2016

• • • • • • • • • • •

Refugee crisis in Europe Brussels bombings Zika virus outbreak Planet X is detected, unconfirmed Increased ISIS attacks including the attack on Paris Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50 Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released 10-1 football season Wristband policy introduced at dances Arapahoe takes back milk can from Heritage New clubs are created, including Gay Straight Alliance

Graphic illustrations by Amber Malom

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Letter From The Principal Natalie Pramenko’s Farewell To The Class Of 2016 Dear Class of 2016, You have been among one of Arapahoe’s very best graduating classes. I admire and respect the senior class officers and the senior executive officers for all of their hard work and dedication. These designated leaders encouraged many others to step forward and seize leadership opportunities. Our high school is better because of the leadership provided by Executive Officers: president Sam Bartolome; vice president Aly Decolati; secretary Jennifer Kadarisman; treasurer Caroline Carman; publicity officer Capri Van Gilder; ambassador, Julia Goncalves; and Senior Class Officers: president Lexie Golden; vice president Katelynn Vaccaro; secretary Riley Cooke; treasurer Steven Goldy; publicity officer Erinn Shea; ambassador Carey Kocur; and ambassador Angelina Chavez.

Together they have shown our underclassman students what it is like to lead selflessly and with class.

Numerous seniors have been awarded prestigious scholarships, including a Daniels Fund Scholarship to Avery Plantz and a Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship which includes full tuition and housing at CU Boulder to Sydney Bates. Jacqueline Pepper was admitted to the United States Air Force Academy and will play soccer there. Alexandra Jackson was admitted to the United States Naval Academy and will play soccer there.

Zach Hall, Jacob Reed, and Hunter Sanborn have each been awarded ROTC scholarships which include tuition, room and board, books, and a stipend. Seniors Angelina Chavez, Lexie Golden, Nick Maddalone, and Sarah Shortall are members of the CU President’s Leadership Class to which only 1% of the freshmen class is accepted. Many others worked equally hard throughout high school and met our graduation requirements. I am proud of every senior in the Class of 2016.

Our seniors have shown generosity in fundraising for others less fortunate through commitment, organization, and hard work.

A few of these charitable activities include raising $10,318.04 for The Joshua School. Under the leadership of this outstanding class, the Key Club and FBLA coordinated Trick or Treat Street.

TSA participated in “Fleece for Fighters” making blankets for pediatric cancer patients at Children’s Hospital. The Key Club also organized the Egg Hunt for children with Down syndrome, and FBLA helped fill and hide 2000 eggs for the Littleton Historical Museum. DECA did the following community service events: Santa Shop with the Denver Inner City Parish, Littleton Stride, Goodson Rec Center Spooktacular, and Valentines for Assisted Living.

In both athletics and activities, our school had several outstanding performances this year. Boys Golf, Cross Country and Soccer were all Centennial League champions. Volleyball and Boys Cross Country also finished with impressive Regional Championship status. Football captured the South Metro Conference championship and the Boys swim team was the Jeffco Invitational champions. Track and Field finished in first place at both the City of Littleton vs City of Fort Collins meet as well as at the Liberty Bell Invitational. At the Girls State Swim meet, Laurel Eiber finished 3rd in the 50 Free and the 100 Free.

Delaney Smith was state champion in the 200 IM earning All-State and All-American status. James Conley was all-state in soccer for the fall season, Lizzie Petersen and Hannah Reed were honored with all-state honors for Cheers and Toms. Julia Hall and Joey Kleeman were recipients of the “Touching Hearts thru Athletics” award. Several seniors have shone brightly in the performing arts arena this year with Alexa Highsmith selected to the All State Symphony Orhcestra and Nate Anderson and Avery Plantz qualifying for Colorado All State Choir.

Arapahoe excelled this year in every competitive challenge because our seniors performed as a team of Warriors. Arapahoe DECA had 43 students compete at the State conference. We ended up with 26 finalists, 14 National Qualifying spots, 6 Runners-up, and 8 Honorable Mentions. And we are espcially proud of Henry Schaefer for his National Championship for DECA. Special recognition must be given to FBLA, Speech & Debate, and TSA for all of the students who are state and national qualifiers. In addition, our Winter Guard was the 2016 RMCGA State Champions. Our Winter Percussion Ensemble finished 5th in the 2016 RMPA State Championships. Many seniors participated in the band and orchestra trip to Germany and Austria over spring break. The Senior Band featured at the April 23 concert featured Molly Bolton, Manuel Galvan, Lucy Lutz, Riley O’Rourke, Megan Snell, Sophia Trifiletti and Zach Woosley.

Collectively, the Class of 2016 is comprised of many ambitious, passionate, intelligent, hard-working and caring individuals. Our faculty will never forget the students in the Class of 2016. Thank you for four great years!

Mrs. Pramenko Principal

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Mr. Trump, tear down this wall!

by Paige Paulsen

I

am an American.

I would be lying if I said that I can speak that statement with absolute pride; however, I know it to be true. Even so, there is no doubt that there are people who would question the authenticity of my citizenship. With dark hair and “ethnic” features, I could be mistaken for any number of races, especially by someone with tunnel vision who barely looks beyond their first impression of me or any other minority as being different.

In my nearly seventeen years of living in the United States, I have never experienced the degree of alienation that Donald Trump’s public statements have prompted. As a minority, I can’t help but feel a twinge of fear after listening to Trump’s vicious xenophobic rhetoric. I know that I am in no real danger at the present moment, but as has occurred with many events leading up to the next election, what might happen next is

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seemingly unpredictable and often leans towards the most absurd, if not violent, outcome.

Lately, I have grown more uncertain and uncomfortable with the fate of the upcoming presidential election. For a concerning number of people, Trump has become a symbol of an “ideal” America.

Unfortunately, I may be excluded from his dream for the country. As unreasonable as that may be, with talk of building a wall along the entire border, I feel as though my status as an American is being challenged

by Trump’s “us vs. them” mentality.

One of the biggest problems with Trump’s demands for a massive wall is the very clear message it sends: a wall is meant to divide; it is meant to keep people in and out. The wall serves as both a literal and metaphorical barrier between those on each side.

I am a citizen, but I can’t help but feel that the wall is partially directed at me and others who have ties to countries

that do not align with “Western” culture.

If anything, it is sure to produce a sense of animosity as it only serves to drive a wedge between people due to a perceived need for the separation of “good” and “bad.”

History has shown that walled borders are nothing new, but the benefits such barriers have had in other countries are not directly transferrable to the United States. Trump seems to think that he can build a wall high enough to solve every problem associated with Mexico; he also seems to assume that a vast majority of crime can be linked to border security failures.

Not only is this view unrealistic, but it disassociates the U.S. from participating in illegal activities. If Americans can not accept some responsibility for criminal activity, a wall would only enable people to deny the problems that Trump claims he can solve. Building a wall is not the way to “Make America Great Again.”

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by Becca Schwisow

“Terrorism” is a widely-known word. While there are many definitions used around the world, the

TERROR:

As government systems become corrupt and inequality in society increases, groups begin to rise to power, with fear as their weapon.

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basic definition is a criminal act that influences others and is often used for political or social gain.

At this point in time, I am sure everyone is aware of terrorist acts occurring all over the world in regions such as Europe, Africa and the Middle East. However, have we thought of the motives behind these groups?

A lot of the individuals joining terrorist groups are young and willing to risk their lives for the sake of their country, or doctrine, whether it is religious, political or otherwise. There are a lot of questions as to why terrorism happens. As government systems become corrupt and inequality in society increases, groups begin to rise to power, with fear as their weapon.

Often times, religions are believed to be the primary cause behind terrorism, as if it were the religion itself that brings upon violence, and that is not always the case. If it were, then everyone that practiced a particular religion would be involved, and that is not what is happening. Radicalism in religions do not reflect the mindset of all followers of a religion. There are several other forces in society that cause the unrest.

The unrest stems from occurrences such as inequality.

Furthermore, several terrorist groups hope for power in the political world. Looking at terrorist groups around the world today, a major goal is to become powerful over the people in their nations. These groups use fear to dominate populations, and fear leads to loss of morality.

Many people we hear about in the news joining terrorist groups are adolescents who want to spur change and challenge the current social or political state. They may feel hopeless in the face of poverty, left out of a society they don’t feel connected to or fighting to be heard. With change, they want to feel as though they belong somewhere and feel a sense of control. In a world with over seven billion people it can be difficult to find a sense of community. Terrorist groups are more than happy to target them to join through subtle marketing ploys and social media. All over the world, there are countless stories of young adults and teenagers leaving their homes to enter the open arms of terrorist groups.

Terrorism is a problem that will be hard to get rid of. While it is deeply ingrained into society, the more people that are educated on the impacts it has will help to bring the amount of terrorism down. Even though it is prominent in the news, people are still uneducated on the effects that terrorism can have not only on the younger generations, but the world’s entire population.

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OH, ANOTHER

[INSERT TRAGEDY HERE]

by Maddie Egerton

Over Easter, my uncle and I were discussing world events. Which lead him to make the statement: “When you hear about a school shooting, you just think, ‘Another one?’” This comment struck me very profoundly, as it would anyone else.

My uncle went to Columbine High School. He went to the high school. Now he teaches and coaches there.

How could a student that experienced Columbine say something so seemingly insensitive about tragedies?

Because it is hard to argue against its veracity. That is how people are starting to react to horrific events.

“Oh another [insert tragedy here] happened? That’s a shame... What’s for lunch?”

Does this sound familiar? It certainly does to me, and lately, when something dreadful happens, people seem apathetic and unphased by it. As awful as that sounds, it is true. As someone affected by tragedy, I feel terrible saying that.

I was not yet attending Arapahoe on 12-13-13, but I am still connected to the shooting. My brother left 10 minutes before it happened. I didn’t know where my brother was. I was five minutes away from the school at my house, alone. I was paralyzed with fear. Petrified, I sat on my living room floor watching the news and I didn’t know what to do. That is one of the most traumatizing memories I have.

We are all becoming desensitized to tragedy.

Take the recent bombing in Brussels, Belgium for instance. At the time, I was visiting Salzburg, Austria with the AHS Wind Symphonic Band. Being nearly 600 miles from the incident, I still found it difficult to care. I know how that sounds, but it is true. My plans did not change and no one brought it up again. Even when we were first told about it, it seemed as though no one was phased. Obviously it is an awful thing to happen, but with my vacation unaffected and no one worrying over it, I couldn’t care.

HAPPENED?

It is ridiculous that I think like that. That is not how anyone should think about any kind of disaster. Yet throughout society, that is what is happening. The world has become accustomed to these tragedies.

Who wants to live in a world where catastrophe is an expectation? Terrible events fill news broadcasts on a daily basis so it is no surprise that tragedies are becoming the norm.

In Europe, where the latest bombings have taken place, news stations are not making as big of a deal about them as in America. They look past what has already happened, rather than dwell on it, and begin moving forward to prevent another catastrophe. Media and the public acknowledge that, yes, there was a terrorist attack and it was tragic, but there is no time to throw a pity party.

America is blind, posting #Pray4Paris, but we fail to see that while moral support is great, action needs to happen. What needs to be done is to handle the repercussions of the disaster and prepare for what is yet to come.

I am not sure how to fully fix this societal issue, but I know the first step is to take everything from a mishap to a calamity seriously. Every time ISIS does something, we should take it seriously. Disasters are happening every day. People are dying every day. Even though these disasters only affect our small Centennial community to a certain extent, they still affect the world. Last I checked, that is rather important.

Our indifference towards these heartbreaking events is puzzling but I believe we can solve this enigma.

Society must begin to realize the bigger picture. If people continue to brush off all these attacks, nothing will change. Before society can take steps towards the ideal world everyone preaches about, people need to first see what’s wrong with the world and make the effort to change it for the better.

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Success vs. Failure: It’s Up To You

by Kiennes Adams

At the beginning of the school year, my English teacher asked us to define success and failure. My head was spinning with how I could define these two word. The words that some people take to such heart, they use the words as if they are adjectives. Within that time I was able to define success and failure as the following: Success: I do not believe that success is the grades you earn in school, the job you achieve when you become an adult, or the amount of money you make. My definition of success is the amount of motivation, the time and effort, and the growth of a person throughout their life.

Failure: I do not believe that failure is an F in school or working at McDonald’s as an adult. I define failure as giving up and not trying to become the person you are meant to be. Failure is a choice and an easier path that people should not make, but tend to because of desperation.

Society tends to perceive success and failure as a label and directed towards the future. If you fail once, you are a failure and you will be a failure for the rest of your life but if you succeed once, you are a success for the rest of your life. In my friends words, “Success is being like a barbie doll and failure is being anything else.”

After recently reevaluating my definitions, I noticed that they are directed more towards the future. My definitions showed that success and failure takes time and is only achieved once in a lifetime. In realizing this, I came to two conclusions.

1) Just because a person fails or succeeds in something does not make them a failure or a success.

I’ve noticed that people tend to use these words to describe themselves as a person but I don’t believe that these words should be used in that way at all. Just because you make a mistake does not make you a mistake.

2) My definitions no longer fit my thoughts and actions and needed to be changed.

When I comprehended this, I redefined success and failure and applied them to my life: Success: You are successful by being yourself and changing yourself to benefit you.

You are successful when you are happy, believe and don’t let anything or anyone stop you from becoming who you want to be.

Failure: Believing people who tell you who you are and letting people tell you what you can and cannot do. Not being yourself because of fear and limiting yourself from reaching your full potential.

I would like to think that life is too short to let people affect the person you want to be and succeeding in life has everything to do with being true to you.

You have a choice in life. You can choose your future, your destiny, and you can choose how you want to live your life. Whether you succeed or fail is up to you.

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The Herald 2015–2016 Staff

Staff Quotes

Mr. Anderson: You’re all my rose...and you’re all my thorn. Mason Steiner: ¯\_( )_/¯ Erica Martinez: I just failed...but it’s OK, guys. Lindsey Archipley: Whatcha workin’ on?

Amber Malom: Wombats are cool. Alissa Brown: I don’t really have a thorn...today was pretty good. Paige Paulsen: I want to be homeless in France. Mackenzie Callahan: Everything I say is definitely not appropriate for print. You’re welcome. Kayle Hughes: I don’t know, I give up! Amanda Brenner: Heck no techno. Abigail Guadnola: How bout nah... Xavier Maier: I have a “family event.” Quinn Trask: *combs fingers through hair* “Yeaaah” Keegan Fulwider: Have you guys started your copy yet? Reid Conant: Classic Chuck. Sybrand Braakman: OK...Wait...No...OK...Like...No... Maddie Egerton: Captain America would win. Becca Schwisow: *side-eyes from across the room* Hayden Peirce: This colophon quote is stressing me out. Madison Wacaser: How can I help?

Chiara Kovar: *makes weird noise* Kiennes Adams: You’re cute.

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SAY WHAT?!

Ridiculous, out-of-context comments overheard throughout the school.

“My dad threatened to take away my car if I didn’t add the Broadway Musical station to Pandora.”

– Cafeteria Sept. 2012

“Wait, do we need to know the alphabet?”

– The Pit Sept. 2014

“Why is Barbie.com blocked?”

– E8 Nov. 2012

“I am a twin; I have to share my face with someone else.

I deserve two pieces of candy” – East Hallway Sept. 2014

“I thought someone in the bathroom was you, so I kicked the back of their knee.”

– Girl’s Bathroom Dec. 2012 “I didn’t call you to hear you talk.”

– Cafeteria March 2013 “I knew it was time to end it when she gave me an Owl City CD for my birthday.”

– Cafeteria Apr. 2013 “I have a serious man crush on Mr. Low.” – N5 Sept. 2013 “I’m going to beat a mole with a meter stick. How’s that for a unit conversion?”

– W104 Oct. 2013 “Isn’t theta a kind of cheese?”

– S8 Oct. 2013 “You have the neck strength of a newborn.”

– South Hallway March 2014

“Volleyball is just a more intense version of ‘don’t let the balloon touch the floor.’”

– E8 Oct. 2014 “Today will be as useless as the ‘g’ in lasagna.”

– Cafeteria Dec. 2014 “‘Are those plain Cheerios?’

‘They’re Honey Nut. I’m not an animal.’”

– C16 Feb. 2015 “I’m more likely to be an arsonist than a firefighter.” – Bonfire Nov. 2015 “‘Ugh, I hate PDA.’ ‘That’s because you’ve never done PDA.’” – E8 Dec. 2015 “‘Robin Hood’s a hero.’

‘You’re a communist.’”

– King Soopers Dec. 2015 “If the theory of evolution is correct, does that mean we are superior to our parents?”

– The Pit Feb. 2016

“Their laughs were so wholesome they could bake loaves of Wonder Bread.”

“But my GPA is literally a negative six.”

– E8 March 2014 – East Hallway Feb. 2016