eatonredink.com May 15, 2020 Vol. 12 Ed. 5 114 Park Ave Eaton, CO 80615
An unexpected ending... Seniors share plans for future, say goodbye too soon page 2-6
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Class of 2020
Song: “Good Old Days”
Class colors: Red, white, and gold
Plans to attend AIMS Community College to further enhance the Spanish language. Heydy Aceviz-Rodriguez
Plans to attend the University of Lincoln Nebraska to double major in Criminal Justice and Psychiatry. Monique Anchondo
Plans to attend Northeastern Junior College to play volleyball and study Elementary Education. Andie Anderson
Plans to attend Front Range to study Nursing. Aspen Ashford
Plans to attend the University of Colorado Boulder to achieve an accelerated master’s degree in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience. Anna Augustine
Plans to attend UNC to participate in their Nursing program. Marisabel Baeza
Plans to attend college for Nusiness, then become a financial manager for large companies. (Or drop out and become a soulless Youtuber) Carlos Bahena
Plans to attend AIMS to get her Sociology Degree, then transfer to UNC. Lizbeth Batrez De La Cruz
Plans to attend CSU to pursue a degree in Horticulture. Shea Baucke
Plans to attend UNC to become an art teacher and expand his musical abilities through the multiple bands provided by the university. Cade Bean
Plans to attend Doane University in Nebraska to get a Business Degree and play football. Garrett Bean
Plans to attend college and hopes to continue wrestling. Logan Bean
Plans to get an Associate’s Degree in Business Managment at AIMS. Brian Benavides
Plans to attend UNC to major in Criminology and minor in Psychology. Emma Bjork
Plans to attend college for Underwater Welding in either Florida, Texas, or Santa Barbara. Jordan Brown
Plans to attend AIMS and study Music. Katelyn Brownlee
Plans to attend CSU to study Public Health with a minor in Sociology and Psychology. Madysen Bruch
Plans to attend University of Nebraska Kearney to pursue a degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Nursing. Haley Burgess
Plans to attend Navy Bootcamp after graduating. Zeekial Burgess
Plans to be a Youtuber and make his channel grow. Donovan Capozzoli
Plans to become a firefighter. Travis Carlson
Plans to attend University of Wyoming to pursue a degree in Animal Sciences and Pre-Veterinary. Hallie Carroll
Plans on working then pursuing a degree in Parks and Recreation. Dalton Casey
Plans to attend UNC to study Dietetics. Sophia Comer
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Plans to attend AIMS, then tranfer to CSU in hopes of becoming a Microbiologist or a Veterinary Microbiologist. Julissa Contreras Haro
Plans on taking a gap year, then attending UNC to study Music Education to become a band director. Klara Cordova
Plans to attend Wyotech-Laramie for High Performance Automotive. Wyatt Cowell
Looking forward to life’s next great adventure. Rowdy Culbreath
Plans to attend LCCC for two years, then tranfer to University of Wyoming to study Veterinary Medicine for large animals. Danessa Daugherty
Plans to attend UNC to major in Elementary Education then go to Front Range and study to be a Vet Tech. Jasmine Davis
Plans to attend AIMS, then tranfer to UNC for Business. Tasia Derrera
Plans to attend DU and study Pre-Health. Payton Devlin
“Imma attend a votech in November to just start life practically dood idk.” Nevin Dorris
Plans to attend AIMS to get a degree in Fire Science then become a Firefighter. Lucas Dowdy
Plans to attend AIMS then transfer to UNC to become a professional musician. Shawn Doyle
Plans to complete his general education and then transfering to a 4-year insititution to get a degree in Elementary Education. Jose Estrada-Barajas
Plans to travel the world, then possibly start a music career or go to the oil rigs. Maurisio Estrada-Madrigal
Plans to work for at least a year then wants to work on music and continue to plan the rest of her life. Brianna Everhart
Plans to start an internship at a travel agency while taking classes for Hospitality and Tourism at Front Range. Jayden Fabrizius
Plans to attend United States Air Force and becoming a Jet Engine Mechanic. Benjamin Faust
Plans to attend Front Range to become a nurse. Leah Fetzer
Plans to get a degree in Communication and become a sports broadcaster. Shaena Florence
Plans to attend Baylor University to major in Enterpeneurship and Corporate Innovation. Matea Floryance
Plans to attend LCCC in Wyoming, then transfer to University of Wyoming to pursue Agriculture. Evelyn Ford
Plans to attend AIMS to become an EMT. Aden Gomez
Plans to attend AIMS to get her Associates in Early Learning Education and also study Cosmetology. Vanessa Gomez Torres
Plans to play softball at Colby Community College and study Business Administration and Accounting. Macy Gurnsey
Plans to attend UNC and learn Graphic Design and Editing or play baseball at a Juco. Jacob Hass
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Plans to attend AIMS to get certtifed in Mechanics and continue working on the farm. Javier Hernandez Jr
Plans to travel the world. Nicolas Inda
Plans to start apprenticeship. Drake Kelly
Plans on taking a gap year before attending either Manoa University in Hawaii or Portsmouth in Southern England. Morgan Koeltzow
Plans to attend LCCC to become certified in Welding. Garrett Koslosky
Plans to go start into the welding world . Maison Kraft
Plans on working and attending business classes at Aims. Matthew Lindeen
Plans on attending CSU for Mechanical Engineering. Shawn Lockman
Plans to play baseball at the University of Central Oklahoma. Dalton Logan
Plans to not attend college but continue working at TLM Constructors. Miguel Lopez
Plans to go to AIMS, then tranfer to CSU to major in business. Ernie Madaleno
Plans to attend Ventura College to play football and get a Business Degree. Hector Magana
Plans to attend UNC to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. Myrane Modesto
Plans to attend community college then tranfering to CU to get his degree in Computer Science Engineering. Thomas Mongan
Looking forward to life’s next great adventure.
Plans to get cerified in Welding at AIMS and pursue his dream of farming. Colton Moore
Plans to attend UNC to study Nursing. Gabriela Morales Varela
Plans to attend AIMS then transfer to UNC to get his degree in Biology. Armando Munoz
Plans to attend Montana Tech to study Civil Engineering and possibly play football. Dakota Powell
Plans to join the Air Force and see the world. Geoffrey Powell
Plans to attend AIMS then continue at the Police cademy. Tanya Prather
Plans to attend Colorado Mesa University to play soccer while majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Languages and Business
Plans to go to college and keep working towards the FBI and would like to learn more on how to run the business. Derek Renfroe
Plans on hopefully going to college and playing football. Spencer Renfroe
Jessica Montoya
Sauvelyne (Addie) Randel
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Class motto: “That wasn’t like High School Musical at all” Class flower: cherry blossom Class size: 120
Plans to pursue Pediatric Nursing. Liliana Lara
Plans to attend CSU and study Psychology and Criminology. Madyson Kaye Lawrence
Plans to attend Taft College in California to play baseball and study Engineering. Bryce Leafgren
Plans to attend Liberty University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice: Crime Scene Investigation. Katelyn Leclair
Looking forward to life’s next great adventure. Teja Lemaster
Plans to join Navy as a DC, then after a year go into the Navy Nursing program to become an RN and Officer. Illyana Lenderink
Plans to become an EMT and help others while working with other great firefighters and EMS workers. Katelynn McCreery
Plans to attend UNC. Trevor McDaniel
Plans to attend Northeastern Junior College to play volleyball and major in Communications. Noelle Meagher
Plans to attend CSU and study Economics. Alexandra Mellor
Plans to attend UNC to study nursing in hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse. Evan Messmer
Plans to continue working for his dad’s company, TLM Construction. Brody Mills
Plans to attend CU Boulder to major in Flute Performance. Lexi Nigro
Plans to attend University of Colorado, Colorado Springs to study Early Childhood Education and Elemtary Education. Savannah Noonan
Plans to attend AIMS then tranfering to UNC to major in Business. Briceyda Ontiveros Soto
Plans to attend IBMC and work towards making a cosmetology career. Annabelle Pena
“Imma just vibe honestly.” George Perdomo
Looking forward to life’s next great adventure.
Plans to attend AIMS and transfering to a university to pursue a degree in Geology. Dawn Renner
Plans to attend AIMS and transfering to UNC to pursue a degree in Sports and Excercise Science. Shaylyn Renner
Plans to attend UNC to become a Pediatric Nurse. Raul Reyes-Camacho
Plans to attend Fort Hays State and participate in baseball and the rodeo team while studying Business Marketing. Roper Rich
Plans to attend AIMS then transfer to UNC to study Art and History. Grace Sandau
Plans to attend AIMS then tranfer to UNC for Special Education. Sydnee Scheid
Pedro Porras
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Co-Valedictorians: Payton Devlin & Rebekah Scott
Plans to attend University of Montana in Missoula in hopes of getting a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training. Mikayla Schwartz
Plans to attend Capernwray Bible School in England for a year. Rebekah Scott
“In the future I always want to seek joy.” Walker Scott
Plans to attend Messiah College in Pennsylvania to study Molecular Biology with a minor in music. Colton Sell
Plans to attend AIMS to get his engineering degree. Jose Silva-Ramos Jr
Plans to attend University of Ohio to major in Biblical Studies to become a pastor. Everet Slaughenhaupt
“I’m just waiting for the next big adventure!” Jordan Smith
“I plan to settle into the chaos of life.” Tyler Smith
Plans to go into the medical field after taking a year off or attending NJC, Front Range, or AIMS. Bryana Tannehill
Plans to go to college and double major in Computer and Political Science with a minor in Spanish. Tecla Valasek
Plans to attend UNC.
Plans to enlist in the Navy then find a trade school after.
Plans to attend UNC to study business and “make millions.” Ethan Vannest
Plans to attend AIMS then tranfering to UNC to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Caitlyn Walker
Plans to attend LCCC for their Diesel Mechanic program as well as Welding. Conner Walker
Plans to attend CSU to pursue a degree in Biology and Animal Science. Lauren Weaber
Plans to attend CSU to study Political Science with a goal of becoming an attorney. Sarah Westerman
Plans to attend Otero Junior College to play soccer then tranfer to a university to major in Dermatology. Kaleigh Williams
Plans on getting his Associate’s Degree then transfering to CSU. Logan Willier
Plans to get her Associate’s Degree then tranfer to UNC to major in either ECE or Nursing. Katielynn Wilson
Plans to attend AIMS to study Music Production in hopes of becoming an independent music producer.
Plans to attend UNC to get her degree in Social Work. Anya Womack
Plans to attend CSU to study Business. Nicholas Young
Plans to attend AIMS to work towards an associate’s of Applied Science in Oil and Gas Technologies.
Alicia Wolfe
Esmeralda Valdez
Ethan Vanecek
Hailey Zaggle
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Notes Early construction commences From Noelle:
Just cause the door is locked, doesn’t mean you don’t ask for the key As a Senior, I think that it is fair to say that this is not how we wanted to say goodbye. Our four years at Eaton High School have been nothing less of an adventure. Together we have gone through triumph and heartache. We have all walked our own paths and made each and every one of our journeys personalized. I am glad to say that I found my niches early at my time spent in Eaton High. Through my four years of volleyball and track I have learned what it was like to be a part of some of the most successful programs alive. I was also apart of FCCLA for four years and president of it for two years which allowed me to grow my leadership skills and go on some of the most memorable adventures with Mrs. Irwin. Although being a part of all of these things have been fun, the part of high school that made the most impact on me was being a part of the RedInk. The school newspaper allowed me to try things that I always wanted to do, but never had the chance before. I have been on the RedInk’s staff all four years of highschool. Throughout my freshman, sophomore, and junior year I was “Head of Media” where I spent all of my time taking photos and editing. This is where I really learned my passion for photography and have captured some award winning photos. Photography has taken me places that I didn’t even know were possible. From uplifting moments of triumph at the dif-
abigailvondy managingeditor The halls of EHS have been empty for over six weeks now. The only footsteps heard now in classrooms are from teachers and staff as they prepare for the end of the year. Clearing out classrooms and lockers, without the help of students, has been an inundating feat for custodial staff and Principal Jay Tapia. But although COVID-19 has created strange and difficult challenges, it has also given the district a chance to begin its next affair. Without students roaming on campus, extra days have been added to the construction schedule. Superintendent Bridget Muse said construction will officially begin on May 21, a few days earlier than anticipated. Tapia explained that these additional days allow the district a cushion of safety if something unexpected were to come up during the renovations. During that last week of May, the RBB Architects company will begin with asbestos abatement (removal of dangerous insulation toxin) and the demolition of the bus garage behind the school. As the school year wraps up, many projects are beginning.
The parking area between the softball field and the stadium is in the beginning stages of construction. Furniture and materials are being moved out of the appropriate classrooms. Also, all the historic class pictures and trophies that students admire as they walk through the 1928 building are in the process of being removed. They will then be placed in a safe storage location until they are properly situated in the halls of the new high school, where generations to come can admire these historical composites just like the current students. Nina Lewis is also going to photograph each one before being place in storage. The greenhouse is also in the process of being removed and stored in a safe location. The English and Social Studies departments, which occupy the second floor of the 1928 building, will be the first ones out, and teachers have already begun boxing up their classrooms for the move. Foreign language and STEM will also be moving out of their current modulars outside and into new modulars for the coming year. English teacher Deirdre White said it was a
mixture of sadness and excitement moving out of the room she has occupied for over 13 years. “I started my first teaching job in 1995 in this building,” she said. “I will never forget the summer I came in for my interview and Bruce Moore showed me where my classroom might be. It was Ms. Johnson’s room downstairs. Those big tall windows, that black slate and wood trim...all that sunshine. It was love at first sight.” During this time, it is difficult to find things to be excited about. But with this project finally underway, students, parents, and staff have something to look forward to. “I am very excited to see the project start,” Muse said. “The architects have done an outstanding job transforming the high school into a middle school and the middle school into an elementary. The design for the new high school is equally exciting. It will be challenging for our high school students to live in the construction but the results will be worth it.” Tapia shares the same enthusiasm. “I am very excited to actually see things start to happen, not just on paper, actually see it,” he said.
ferent sporting events, to heartfilled tears at graduation and senior nights. Without the RedInk giving me the opportunity and people like Ms.White and Abby Vondy encouraging me the whole way, I would be completely lost. For my senior year, I was blessed with the opportunity to be Editor in Chief of such an amazing staff of writers. Despite all of the bumps in the road and a lot of learning curves, we were able to successfully put out five newspapers this year. Lots of late nights were spent at the school which often ended in arguing and frustration from the staff members, by the end of the year we became brothers and sisters and functioned like a family. The RedInk has taught me more than any core class could of which are the real values of life. I learned how to work under pressure and get the job done well, I learned deadlines and sacrifice, but most of all I learned how to have confidence in my work which is something that I will never forget. I plan to attend Northeastern Junior College in the fall to play volleyball and study Communications which will allow me to further my love for using photography work. Thank you to the Eaton RedInk for opening my eyes to a future I didn’t know I could ever have. My biggest piece of advice before signing off one last time, is to never be intimidated by the unknown. Give everything a fair chance because you never know exactly how it will impact your future. Overall floor plan of the high school’s transformation into a middle school
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Lewis’ banners honor graduating class 120 senior faces line First Street charlottereynolds newseditor
After cancellation of events like prom, class day, and graduation, Nina Lewis, a local photographer created banners to honor the class of 2020. The banners were posted along the fences in front of the high school so community members could view them while driving by. Anya Womack (20) said, “I thought it was very nice and thoughtful to see our class being recognized. Now the whole town can see the seniors and enjoy our smiling faces.” The day a student enters the doors as a freshman they
begin their high school journey. Each student is hopeful they will end their journey alongside their classmates with a big celebration. When large gatherings aren’t possible to ensure the safety of the ones we love, the staff steps in to support their students. It is refreshing to see students that persevere, even though their moment is being taken from them. Bryce Leafgren (20) said, “I’m glad the school really cares about us. I hope that other classes think of us as positive. Even through the worst year, we have stayed strong.” Likeminded, Matea Floryance (20) said, “It felt great to see all of
our banners along the fence of the high school. It was very saddening to hear that we wouldn’t get to finish our senior year together. The staff was extremely kind in making it possible for us to be recognized during these times. I am very grateful that we have such giving people in our community who put both the time and effort to honor my graduating class.” The class of 2020 is proof that no matter what life may throw your way you can stick together even when you physically can’t. Miguel Lopez (20) said, “It made me feel honored to have banners
for our whole class. It made me realize the school cares about us and wants us to feel special. I hope to leave a legacy of never taking anything for granted because as we know anything can change in the blink of an eye. I hope other classes learn to make the most of their high school experience.” This encourage current and future students to go to that football game, be a part of the student section that cheers loudly, and enjoy the joys of being young before adulthood. “I really appreciate the school supporting us. It’s hard not getting closure on our school year, but I know the school will be in good hands once we leave,” Colton Sell
said. Despite trying times, the class of 2020 has shown their passion for their school. Senior Class President Mady Bruch said, “Seeing my classmates in front of the school made everything feel so surreal. It is a beautiful way to showcase all of the seniors who have worked hard in the last 12 years to reach this final point. I love them so much! I hope my class can show others that anything is possible despite the world being a little crazy at times. The class of 2020 is a very unique one and I hope we can inspire and motivate future classes.” Alicia Wolfe (20) hopes her class “shows anyone overcoming obstacles is possible and will help you grow and become successful.”
Kaufman holds off retirement
Eaton High admin climbs ladder in leadership positions abigailvondy managingeditor The 2020-21 school year is destined to be one for the books. As four administrators step up into new positions, and address the unknowns of the current pandemic, unforeseen state cut-backs, and the rollout of new construction. wSuperintendent Bridget Muse, who has been involved with the school district for nineteen years, has decided to retire, leaving her position to current principal, Jay Tapia, granting current vice principal, Rick Kaufman, the title of principal, and moving current athletic director, Steve Longwell, into the vice-principal role. Rick Kaufman did not originally apply for the position of principal, but with the strange circumstances due to COVID-19, Muse and Tapia decided it made most sense for
Kaufman to take over the position. Of course, there were interviews with other candidates and major discussion before this choice. “After meeting with all the groups involved with the interviews and discussing all the candidates, we could not agree with someone who we could move forward with at this time,” Tapia said. “Due in part to the circumstances with the quarantine, we felt that we did not want to reopen the search.” Kaufman had been planning to retire after this school year, which would mark 37 years in education, but said he decided to stay due to the peculiar circumstances. “During this COVID season of our history, my goal of making things ‘better’ will be to provide the safest and most compliant leadership for our students, staff and guests,” he said.
“Academics will always be first and foremost and providing a safe environment allows for academic pursuits by students and staff to be achieved without concern.” With so much happening in the world and in the community, the district needed to find someone they were comfortable with and someone who understood the district. Tapia explained how they were constantly looking for a principal who had a vision for the school’s future, knew the importance of academic growth, and understood the community’s values--characteristics that Kaufman has had for the last fifteen years that he spent gaining high school level administration experience. Kaufman’s taking over as principal leaves the vice principal position open. Because the district will be facing enormous cut-backs from the State,
salary freezes and reduction in staff are two areas the district is looking at in order to save money. Athletic director Longwell, has volunteered to combine his position as athletic director with vice principal to alleviate the budget due to the enormous per-pupil funding cuts at the state level. As Tapia passes the torch of his former position, said he is confident in Kaufman’s abilities. “I think Mr. Kaufman will bring a sense of calm and understanding. He knows the students, staff and community. He knows the scope of the construction that will be impacting EHS,” he said. “Mr. Kaufman is dedicated to our school and our district. He thinks everything through before he acts. I am very excited for him to take the lead.” Kaufman and Tapia are ready to take on their next adventure
and both of them focus on the greatness of Eaton’s past as they embrace the future. “I am excited about leading students, staff and the community in this upcoming transition period. Being mindful of the deep historical roots of the school and blending those roots into the rich, new future ahead as we move our address but not our hearts,” Kaufman said.
Rick Kaufman’s 2019-20 school yearbook photo