May 2012 Courier

CHS raises $40,000 for American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.

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Three talented art students share their inspiration and love of art.

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Junior Breezy Coyne shares her workout for getting the best beach body.

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Although cancer is not contagious, it has spread to gain support to fi nd a cure. It affects a multitude of people that are in that per-son’s life. Relay for Life is a chance for the community to come together in hopes of raising money to fi nd a cure for cancer. Students and faculty as well as community members partici-pated in this event as they walked around the track at Littleton Stadium for 13 hours on Saturday. In order to participate in Relay for Life, students and faculty gathered teams of eight to 16 people together and raised a mini-mum of 100 dollars per person before the event. All the money that was raised went to the American Cancer Society to help fi nd cures and help patients. The main sponsors for Relay for Life at Columbine are Eng-lish teacher Mr. Webb and Challenge teacher Mr. Ortiz. They have worked with Student Senate to make Relay for Life more effi cient and more effective at Columbine. Webb and Ortiz became involved with Relay for Life because Webb is a cancer survivor and Ortiz’s mother had recently passed from cancer. “I am a cancer survivor. I had a malignant melanoma tumor, a skin cancer,” Webb said. “I had to undergo some mild surgery. I do know a lot of people who have suffered from cancer, so the personal nature of it drew me to it as a participant.” The goal for the night was to have at least one person from each team always walking on the track, while the other team-mates are allowed to rest. Because the teams can split up hours for when they walk, they are allowed to stay in tents while they are not walking. Webb and Ortiz have been doing it all four years without any breaks. “[Mr. Webb and I] do everything at night, because one of the things we try to get people to understand is that cancer never sleeps, and therefore it is important for us to work through the night when most people are sleeping not thinking about [these] things,” Mr. Ortiz said. Now that Relay for Life has become more popular at Colum-bine more and more people are becoming involved and want to help with the cause. “This year I would guess we had almost 30 faculty members participating,” Webb said. “There was an English department team, foreign language team, a science team, and then some members of other departments that have simply joined some of those teams as well. It’s been impressive this year the way the faculty has come on board.”

The only faculty team that participated in the previous years consisted of a few of the administrators and some of their spous-es. This year the team members of the faculty team were Mr. Tonelli, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Asnicar, Mr. Christy, Mrs. Doolan and Mr. De. These members walk Relay for Life with the kids. This year the faculty team was called “Team X.” Columbine sent the most teams to the event at Littleton High School this past weekend than any other school this year.“Out of 79 total teams, Columbine has 30 of them–that is 19 short of half of all of the participating teams,” Webb said. One Columbine student making an extra effort to help was, Sophomore Frankie Decarlo. Decarlo is at the top fundraiser of Columbine, Chatfi eld and Dakota Ridge. She raised $1,050 just by herself, making her the second highest fundraising participant of the more than the 706 people who participated in this year’s Relay. Relay for Life has become very popular in the past few years. In the Littleton event, two other schools fundraise and walk. Da-kota Ridge only just joined last year. Chatfi eld has been walking for seven years. Last year all three schools raised a total of $95,000. “The event centers around the walk but there were a lot of other activities throughout the night such as music, a DJ, they play games, they had all these little contests to keep people involved the whole night,” Ortiz said. Even though the schools are involved, the community was also encouraged to get teams together as well. “I would imagine that it’s an event that I will be apart of as long as I’m here for sure. I’d like to think its something that I’ll al-ways be apart of in some capacity,” Ortiz said. As Columbine continues to participate in Relay for Life in the future, Webb said, “the more incredible the amount of money raised to help fi nd a cure, the closer the end of the fi ght against cancer will be.” Seniors Jamie Baumgarten and Ashton Everly also are drawn to help due to their personal experiences with cancer. Both of them were children when they were diagnosed with the disease. “I would describe my fi rst reaction to having cancer as clue-less,” Everly said. “At eight, you know of cancer, but you don’t know anything about it. I only began to cry when my doctor told me I was going to lose my hair.” Although, some kinds of cancer are incurable, Baumgarten and Everly were fortunate to have been cured of their cancer. Everly had Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. It’s the most basic kind of Leukemia anyone can have. Majority of these cases are

cured, but sometimes people can relapse and get a more severe type. “The hardest part of having cancer as a child was all my friends thought it was contagious. My friends were often scared to hang out with me or touch me,” Everly said. “Also, the weight gain made me very self conscious along with my hair loss. I didn’t think having cancer set me apart from the rest of the students, but the fact was that I looked so much different than the other girls.” For Baumgarten the hardest part was, “not having the child-hood that most kids got.” “I have some pretty sad memories of watching my siblings play together while I had to watch because I was in too much pain to walk,” Baumgarten said. Since the girls have had cancer they feel more connected to Relay for Life. The event brought many people to help support all of the survivors and those who are still fi ghting the disease. “Participating in the Relay for Life is encouraging because that’s when I get to see just how many people are out there sup-porting the cause and how many other survivors there are. It’s a great reason for so many people to come together,” Baumgarten said. Though the girls are cured of their cancer, they are connected to the organization and want to fi nd a cure. “There is always hope and a light at the end of the tunnel to look towards,” Baumgarten said.

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Students get together for a car wash two weeks ago to raise money for Relay for Life. The money went to the American Cancer Society. photo by Sevan Strait

Cancer Doesn’t Stop for Sleep

When Senior Agnese Barbon, a foreign exchange student from Italy, walks across the stage at graduation at Colum-bine’s graduation ceremony on May 26, it will mark an impor-tant fi rst. Columbine’s foreign ex-

change student policy states that seniors from other coun-tries are given a special indi-vidual mention at graduation, but they may not walk across the stage This year, however, Agnese wanted to walk. “What happened was there was some miscommunica-

tion from the girls,” Principal DeAngelis explained. “They believed that Agnese wouldn’t be recognized at graduation because she couldn’t walk.” Because of this miscom-munication between being able to walk and being recog-

Power in Speaking Up After students question policy, foreign exchange senior Agnese Barbon may walk across stage at graduationsChristian Hutchins

Vanna McCord

Students raise money and participate in Relay at Littleton Stadium over Mother’s Day Weekend

A banner hanging above the staircase shows the cumulative amount of money Columbine has raised for Relay for Life from 2009-2011. This year alone, CHS raised $40,000. photo by Vanna McCord

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3MAY 2012 NEWS

About 90 million people are Google+ users, and even more use Google as a search engine. Over the last few years Google has expanded from just a search engine, to a whole selection of dif-ferent, useful apps. Google’s new system is both unique and free of charge. That is why Columbine is changing much of its technology to Google this upcoming school year. The school website will be Google based, and all teachers will be required to make their own Google web-site. Also, every student will use his or her Jeffco Google email account for different uses, such as Google Docs, Google Calendar, as well as other things the students need. Switching to Google is a transition from School Center, and can save money in the dis-trict. “The main push to Google is because the district currently pays for school center, which is what we use to host our websites,” said Librarian Mrs. Thomas. “Some teachers go and use a different site. Some use Google, some use other sites, but school center the district pays for. Google is free.” As for teachers, everyone is required to make a Google site for the class they teach. Some teachers this year use Google more than others, but next year every teacher is at the very least expected to make a Google site. Earth Science teacher Mrs. Mosier is a big fan of Google, mostly because it is very ben-efi cial and easy for her and her students to use, both in the classroom and at home. “I really like that people can collaborate eas-ier. If there’s a document four or fi ve students are working on, everybody can have it open, and everybody can work on it at the same time,” Mosier said. This strategy is exactly how The Courier works in the process of creating the newspaper.

All writers write their stories on Google docu-ments and share them with each other. Deadlines are put on a shared Google Calendar so that all staff members can see them. Editors have ac-cess to every story they want shared with them, and no matter where they are, they can write or edit stories that are automatically updated and saved. Senior Trevor Ogborn, website editor on the newspaper staff, agrees that using Google like the newspaper does is a very effi cient and effective way to run things. Both the newspa-

per and yearbook staffs have been collaborating via Google programs for several years. “It’s a really good system, and it helps us get things done more ef-fi ciently,” Ogborn said. “We use Google differ-ently than most classes do. I think most classes should use Google as newspaper does because it really helps build com-munication between stu-dents, and advisors and

students.” Switching to Google in the next couple years may give some classes an opportunity to use less paper and move classes online. Mrs. Mosier uses hundreds of papers be-tween all of her classes to make packets for each unit she teaches about. Switching to more Google use could change paper packets to on-line documents that can be viewed anywhere and conserve resources. “In the next coming years, I’m hoping to go much more paperless in class,” said Mrs. Mosier. “And because Google can only be used through technology, students are more likely to actually do their work,” Google is a very user-friendly website. “It’s cool because it’s so simple and easy to use, but at the same time there’s so much you can do with it,” Freshman Jojo Walker said.


Going Google All staff and students will use Google suite in coming year

Chloe Roberts

nized, Barbon decided to write a letter to administration to let her walk. They turned down her request. “I just thought that not be-ing able to walk was really un-fair,” Barbon said. “In August they told me that I was part of a class. It took me a long time and lot of effort to be able to feel at home here, and then at the end telling me that I wasn’t able to fi nish the year with the class was just like telling me that I don’t really belong here and that I’m just different from everyone else.” After being turned down by the administration herself, she went to Facebook in an ef-fort to get the administration to listen to multiple voices. This effort paid off, thanks to many members of the class of 2012. Spearheaded by Barbon’s host sister, Senior Nina Roy, seniors put notes into DeAngelis’s tip box asking the administration

to allow Barbon to walk at graduation. “Italy doesn’t have gradua-tion and Agnese really wanted the experience of graduation, and we wanted to make that happen for her,” Roy said. Roy got enough notes in DeAngelis’s box that he called Nina and her friends down to his offi ce. He then proceeded to tell them that getting a spe-cial mention at graduation is better than actually walking. “In the end Mr. De let her decide what she wanted to do, and we felt very accom-plished!” said Roy. Winning this fi ght could give an option to other senior foreign exchange students who would like to walk across the stage at graduation in the future. “We want to give a fair honor to all seniors at gradu-ation,” counselor Mr. Stout said. Even though Barbon can walk, she cannot graduate from Columbine because she

does not have the 22 credits that every Jefferson County senior needs. “The rea-son foreign exchange students cannot graduate is because they do not attend school for enough semesters, not giving them enough credit to gradu-ate,” said DeAngelis. “I wish I could graduate, but I feel like it would be ask-ing for too much. And I have one more year of high school in Italy anyway, so it wouldn’t make a big difference,” Bar-bon said. Roy’s family has hosted many foreign exchange stu-dents. Barbon is the fourth. “I think if the exchange students ask for a chance to walk, the administration will remember what we did for Agnese and maybe think twice about turning him/her down right away,” Roy said. “I hope they change the policy, but it might have just been a one-time thing.”


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OPINION MAY 2012 4

EDITORIAL BOARD

Celeste Renn

Danielle Sheehan

Jordyn Voegele

Abbey Borchers

COURIER STAFF

Editor-in-Chief:Abbey BorchersDesign Editor:Heidi RobertsNews Editor:

Danielle SheehanCulture Editor:Celeste Renn

Sports Editor:Jordyn VoegelePhoto Editor:Sevan Strait

Business Manager:Jacob AndersonWebsite Editor:Trevor Ogborn

Staff Reporters:Grace Reader

Ian ScenaCassidy Cristofano

Laura HuwaEmily Buschman

Christian HutchinsRegan Long

Gabby LopezVanna McCordChloe RobertsJane Selindh

Guest Astrologist:Emily Partida

Adviser:Mr. Friesen

POLICY

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Expression made by students in The Courier is not an ex-

pression of Jefferson County Public School’s Board Policy, and the school district and its employees are immune from any civil or criminal

action based on any expres-sion made or published by

students.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I loved Grace Reader’s commentary on smoking. It’s a huge pet peeve of mine to walk into the building and see stu-dents smoking so near school grounds. I’ve even had conver-sations with our SRO’s about the issue. Their response: Jef-ferson County doesn’t have a ticket “code” for them to use to issue tickets for underage pos-session of tobacco. Even though it’s a law, if there isn’t a code to use, the offi cers won’t/can’t write a ticket. There are specifi c guidelines for how far away stu-dents can be from school before they are completely off school grounds. I know that across the street at the stoplight was too close, which is why the group has moved to Clement Park. Until there is an offi cial ticketing process for underage tobacco possession, we will likely see this problem contin-ue, which is unfortunate for all of us.

Cheryl Mosier

Just recently, I started going to my friend’s house every Monday to watch a television show with her. Her family and I make a night out of it. We eat dinner, watch the show, and have dessert. One night when my sister asked me what I was doing at my friend’s house, I said “Watching a TV show called RuPaul’s Drag Race. It’s about drag queens.” Needless to say, I got a weird look, and was made fun of for watching the show. The stereotype of drag queens is just men jokingly dressing up as very uncon-vincing women. I have always been very accepting of gay people and still fi ght for gay rights as much as I can. But drag queens have always been foreign to me, and I honestly didn’t want to know much more about them. I judged all drag queens because they struck me as odd. I obviously didn’t know the half of it. For people who know me, I

get excited every Monday and say something like, “It’s Ru-Paul night!” From every new person I tell about the show, I get the same look my sister gave me when I told her that my favorite show was about drag queens. It hit me one day that perhaps a lot of people have the same disturbing im-

age of a man in a dress with bad makeup on as I once did. My theory proved right when one of my friends asked me, “Are they just basically men in dresses and makeup competing against each other? And are they all gay?” And all I could do was say yes. I hate to say it, but a TV show has actually opened my eyes to something good. As I mentioned earlier,

drag queens are a bit odd, and not nearly as generally accept-ed as they should be. But what everyone needs to remind themselves of is to have an open mind for everyone else no matter how odd, or unusual they are, or seem to be. I knew my sister had an open mind when a couple

weeks after judging me for watching RuPaul, she came to me, and demanded that I pulled RuPaul’s Drag Race on our laptop, and watch an epi-sode with her. My sister also received that change in heart towards the misunderstood drag queens, and now watches that show just about as often as I do, if not more. I have a friend who told me that the thought of gay people

disgusts him, and the thought of men dressing up seriously as women made him sick to think about. But he’s not the kind of person to go beat up a gay kid because he is gay. My friend may not agree with me on the topic of drag, and won’t exactly be as interested as my sister or I are, but he accepts the drag queens do what they want to do, and that should be enough for anyone. Everyone is different, and everyone is looking for differ-ent things in life. Some people may do just about anything for popularity, or try and fi nd ways to earn a unique reputation, but everyone at the very least is looking for acceptance. As for me, I’m nothing special, and I don’t try to be. I wear a purple backpack in the shape of a bear wearing sunglasses, and some of my favorite shirts to wear have Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-deer on them. But I still want to be accepted for who I am.


STAFF COMMENTARY

Chloe Roberts

Lessons in Drag

I judged all drag queens because they struck me as odd, but I obviously

didn’t know the half of it.

The week of April 30 through May 4 is the week of the War-rior Olympics. This is when disabled veterans who have re-turned back from war compete in sports as spectators watch, cheer and show them that they are appreciated. According to Air Force News, “The Warrior Games comprises seven sports–swimming, cycling wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, archery, shooting and track and fi eld–in which injured, ill or wounded service members from each branch of service and the U.S. Special Operations Command will compete.” This program helps sol-diers cope with having been

wounded during service. The games show that even though it may feel to these soldiers that they cannot do as much any-more, there is still something out there for them to do. It also shows that we are trying to do

something for them in return for their service. The ironic part of this is that not many people have seen what the Warrior Olympics are, so even though they show we are trying to do something, no

one knows about them. More than this, what most of us don’t see is that honoring them doesn’t have to be any-thing extravagant. Something small and simple goes a long way.

For example, the Pledge of Allegiance is a common cour-tesy said to honor our soldiers, but once kids hit high school, they stop saying it. Teens see this as an opportunity to talk with friends instead of seeing

what the pledge actually is: a moment to honor the soldiers. These soldiers are fi ghting to give us an opportunity to freedom. While we have come to just expect the freedom, we shouldn’t expect it because it isn’t just something that ev-eryone has a right to. People have to sacrifi ce themselves so that our country can have what we have. Every day people go through life and don’t even ac-knowledge that there is some-one in another country willing to die for their freedom. In America, we take every-thing for granted and people just come to expect things that are actually earned through people’s deaths. We see these

STAFF COMMENTARY

Regan Long

Honoring Soldiers

People go through life and don’t even acknowledge that there is someone in another

country willing to die for their freedom.

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actions as accusable because the soldiers choose to enlist and fi ght, but that is even more the reason to honor them more. We don’t do enough for the people who are willing to sac-rifi ce their lives. The soldiers sacrifi ce their lives so we don’t have to sacrifi ce the things we love. When we see soldiers most of us just walk by them, but re-ally we should thank them for their service. People just walk by because they expect people to sacrifi ce for them. Even though the war is end-ing, soldiers are still over there willing to protect us, and we do not say thanks enough. Also, peers may be getting ready to enlist and fi ght for this country but no one knows because since there is no direct connection to them, they do not care about it as much as they should. If people stop caring, this could cause soldiers to stop wanting to enlist because no one cares, so they will question why they are going to fi ght for a country who doesn’t deserve it because we have just come to expect it. People are willing to give up their lives and time away from their families to give us the things we want, the least we can do is say thanks more often than we do now. Next time you see a soldier, make sure to thank him for what he does, or else one day it could all be gone.


Soldiers

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HEARD IN THE HALLS“I swear, if you throw up on me I’ll make you eat your vomit off

my shirt!”

“I was all green and smelled like pears and bananas.”

“Dude, just feed the dog.”

“You can’t wear a back snap because I am wearing a back snap!”

“I hate it when girlfriends call their boyfriends daddy..”

“Turtles do drugs. That’s why they’re so slow.”

“Did you hang out with your hot neighbor yet?”

As a participant in the culture of high school relationships, I have had my share of imma-ture relationships that usually last about a few weeks. High school relationships are hard to maintain because there is so much to balance, such as school work, sports and a social life. Having a boyfriend in the mix is almost impossible, but the thought of fi tting in to different crowds and having a title can make people forget all the impor-tant things and do things they never would have if it didn’t involve social acceptance. Most high school relation-ships are, at their core, about fi tting in, but there is also a broader social expectation of being in a relationship. The majority of high

school students want to fi t in. It’s human nature–at this young stage in our lives, fi t-ting in is as important as get-ting good grades or getting accepted into colleges. So what does fi tting in have to do with relationships? It’s simple: if you’re in a r e l a t i o n -ship, you fi t in, but you don’t try to fi t in. It’s killing two birds with one stone. The typical teen will assume that his/her boyfriend/girlfriend doesn’t care about looks, or what other people think, and my personal favorite–loves them for them. The individual in the rela-tionship will assume that he or she free from his or her peers’

expectations, but he or she is actually falling right into them by being in a stereotypi-cal high school relationship that has little meaning outside of social acceptance. There is a broader expec-tation of what it means to be in a high school relationship.

These broader expectations are sex and drinking. All of those detract from the depth of a relationship, and because those things are so prevalent in high school, they decrease the number of successful rela-tionships. In the eyes of teenag-

ers, sex and alcohol defi nes a successful relationship. It gives high school boys the wrong idea that relationships are purely physical and that’s what leads to a lot of broken-hearted high school girls. Another reason that high school relationships don’t last

is the people that are in them: teenag-ers. We have to be the most immature age group out there. Those who care

about only themselves inten-tionally only want to be in a relationship to have another positive name associated with them. Those who care about only themselves unintentionally are tricky because it is an easy way to fi ght because the other

person does not know what they are doing wrong. There are those people that care a lot about the other and that’s when the relationship actually turns into a relationship as long as both people care. I think it is hilarious when people are in a “relationship” that consists of holding hands in the hallway, going to lunch together, and maybe hanging a little after school, yet they claim they are madly in love with each other and it has only been a week. We teenagers don’t know what we want 90 percent of the time, so how do we know that we are in love? We know we are in love because our friends tell us how cute we are together, or he opened the door for you when you got into the car. It must be true love.


STAFF COMMENTARY

Cassidy Cristofano

Relationships about Social Acceptance

Most high school relationships are, at their core, about fi tting in, but there is also a

broader expectation of being in a relationship.

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Monthly Prediction: Wotcher, Taurus! At long last, the day you have awaited arrived–the ducks, with their incessant peeping, are gone. However, the remnants of their visit are not. You will be so relieved that you can actually concentrate on your school work now without a PEEP PEEP PEEP PEEP PEEP PEEP in the background, that you will literally jump for joy. You will per-form this task around the science hall where all the ducks were stationed. Inevitably, you will land in some leftover excrement, slip, and smash your face on a nearby wall. This will result in delusions, and you will live out the rest of your life convinced that you are on holiday from Hogwarts, practicing spells on people by throwing rocks at them, and hiding behind a bush when they turn around. Good luck with that.

Where You’ll Be in 10 Years: In exactly one year, two months, and nine days, you will be at the One Direction con-cert! Lady luck will be on your side that night–you will actually be able to go backstage and meet all the boys! Liam will fall desper-ately in love with you, so you will marry and have beautiful half-British children. I hate you, you lucky jerk.

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Rebel Yell: CHS sports teams kicked butt all year!

Rebel Hell: Finals. Nuff said.

Quote of the Month: “High school is a lot like toilet paper. You only miss it when it’s gone.” –Unknown.

Mysteries of the Universe: We salute you Kate Middleton, for never being able to wear comfortable clothing and or pajamas in public.

Who did you vote for for Student Body President?

K: Miss Croll!

What was your favorite memory from this year?

T: Watching our athletic teams completely dominate Chatfi eld.

K: The end.

What was your least favorite memory from this year?T: Senior ditch day... it’s called spring break (singular) not spring

breaks.

What is the most important part of a sandwich?T: It’s what is on the sandwich that makes or breaks it. That’s why when

I go to Subway or Quiznos I always “Drag it through the garden.”

What is one childhood wish of yours that has come true? T: Growing.K: This just made me sad. Thanks.

What did you think of “Romeo and Juliet”?T: Me thinks that it was awesome! Tybalt really was a Rat Catcher.

Offer your sentiments on the all-powerful, talented Sevan Strait (Limit your response to 5000 words).

T: I can sum up my sentiments about Sevan Strait in one short equation. ddg+ts=SS. (Drop dead gorgeous + total stud = Sevan Strait.)

K: Is that a card game?

10. Eat it - “It tastes like chicken!”

9. Sleep with it - “It was so cuddly and sweet and then I fell asleep and rolled over...”

8. Let it anywhere near Mr. Friesen’s foot- “I don’t know how to tell a concussed duckling from a normal one!”

7. Release it into the wild - “Be free, ducky, be free!”

6. Suppose it’s behind you at all times - “Here ducky, ducky, ducky!”

5. Throw it off a cliff for fl ying lessons - “Wait they cant fl y yet? Ohh...”

4. Leave it with an irresponsible baby-sitter- “Don’t worry my brother has him, all he was doing was sitting at home shooting things any ways.”

3. Paint it camo - “It needed to blend for the hunting trip!”

2. Give it swimming lessons in a large pond - “The best way to learn is to be thrown in the deep end.”

And the number one way to lose your anatomy duck is:

1. Keep it in your backpack - “Just like any other school assignment. I put it in and it never comes out.”

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Nicholas Burns � Meea Camp � Molly Campbell � Eiryona Caprara � Morgan Carpenter � Nicholas Carpinello � Max Cerney � Chandler Cerveny � Stephen Chamness � Samantha Chase � Christopher Chavez � James Chew � Dominique Cimino � Dakota Clark � Danielle Clark � Taylor Clark � Whitni Clark � Mercedes Clements � Matthew Coen � Andrew Cole � Ella Ruth Conkleton � Tyler Connor �Amber Coody � Samantha Cook � Tess Cope � Tanner Corah � Tyler Cordova � Brice Covington � Alexis Cox � Benjamin Crawford � Joshua Croy � Bryan Cunningham � William Cushman � Sarah Dahlin � Katie Dalton � Joshua Daly � Jade Dargan � Larissa Davis � Josalyn De La Torre � Gian DeCarlo � Alicia DeCoster � Taylor DeHerrera � Pedro DeLeon � Claysa Diamond � Megan Domroese � Zackery Dowd � Tyler Dresser � Mitchell Druhot � Michelle Duggan � Brian Dunahue � Allison Durden-Porter � Noah Durkin � Ryan Earnest � Rachel Edwards � Jacob Elea � Jonathon Elliott � Meghan Evans � Brandon Everett � Ashton Everly � Connor Fairbairn � Jordan Farmer � Cherish Fetters � Joshua Foley � John French � Taryn Fuchs � Jacob Fuller � Michelle Fylak � Rhiana Gallen � Dalee Gambeno � Marcela Garcia Lopez � Elizabeth George � Anna Gibson � Amanda Giddens � Kimberly Goddard � Cole Golightly � Katelynn Golla � Kinsey Gonzales � Hiro Gonzalez-Mendoza � Levi Goodbar � Mikayla Greenwell � Amber Gregg � Madison Grogan � Benjamin Grote � Tanner Guiliano � McKenzie Hamilton � Stephanie Hamilton � Shane Hammerbeck � Marissa Hammers � Eric Hammond � Evan Hansen � Allison Harcarik � Mary Harris � Kaylie Haynes � Kelsey Haynes � Killian Hearn � Ryan Heffernan � Cooper Hein � Dalys Hill � Marisa Hill � Adam Hite � Marjorie Hite � Brenna Hjelle � Stephen Hoffman � Nicholas Hoffschneider � Jenna Hofmann � Patrick Holabird � Analisa Holden � Kurtis Holland � Shaen Holmes-Dethlefsen � Ruben Hooper � Ashley Horodyski � Jennifer Hosler � Tanner Hudson � Christine Hunter � Matthew Hutchins � Christopher Huth � Billy Huynh � Jared Jeselnick � Leonardo Jimenez � Ashley Jojola � Sarah Kastanek � Danielle Kaufman � Emily Keller � Victoria Kelly � Joshua Kern � Samantha Kidder � MaKenzie Kilroy � Kyle King � Krystal Klein � Theresa Klingenberg � Austin Knoll � Shayla Koon � Alex Koop � Hannah Kuhr � Tyler Kukuchka � Corey Kyte � Kendra LaFonte � Taylor Lamborn � Evan Lanz � Sydney LaVoie � Erin Layman � Megan Lee � Joseph Lehto � Lauren Leyba � Cintia Leyva � Garett Lighthill � Corin Lindgren � Ceasar Lopez � Paige Lopez � Sonia Lopez � William Lopez � Christopher Lott � Michael Loundagin � Zachary Lubline � Ryan Lynch � Hanna Maddera � Aislynn Major � Nicole Mangels � Nicole Manley � Allison Manzanares � Joshua Manzanares � Matthew Marchena � Kira Marquez � Lauren Marsh � Amanda Martin � Regina Martin � Samuel Martin � Sabrina Martineau � Karina Martinez � McKenzie Martinez � Peter Marzullo � Jacob Masche � Caitlin Matthews � Rossalyn McCann � Michelle McClurg � Rachael McCuaig � Garrett McDaniel � Cameron McDondle � Peyton McDonnell � Katie McElhattan � Christopher McManus � Sarah McManus � Ashlee McMaster � Cameron McWilliams � Jordan Meer � Duncan Melton � Brooke Mercer � Brandon Miales � Shelby Mikel � Aija Miller � Brianna Miller � Mark Miller � Rebecca Miller � Cailin Mitchell � Jaxon Mohr � Alexander Mollman � Ross Montoya � Nicholas Moore � Lauren Morell � Ashley Morris � Hannah Mosbarger � Cory Mueller � Joseph Mullen � Jeremiah Mulloy � Tanner Murphy Sears � Paige Myer � Blake Naito � Tyler Naylon � Matthew Nelson � Ryan Newman � Thi Nguyen � Benjamin Norton � Samantha Nunez � Lauren O’Brien � Jessica O’Canna � John O’Neill � Travis Odoms � Trevor Ogborn � Landon Olmstead � Christopher Olson � Riley Olson � Karah Ornelas � Megan Osborne � Zachary Outlaw-Gonzales � Xaviera Padilla � Zachary Painter � Ryan Palmer � Sarah Parker � Austin Parr � Emily Partida � Kaitlin Paull � Austin Pawelka � Jesse Penton � Stephanie Peralta � Jaclyn Perea � Christina Perez � Emma Pettibone � Gabriella Pfeifer � Mary Pham � Kieu Phan � Lee Phan � Katelyn Phillips � Amy Phipps � Allison Pitts � Amber Pixley � Kelly Plungis � Nikkii Porter � John Priest � Trey Quinn � Stormi Raatz � Shawna Rafteseth � Conlan Reardon � Irquois Redfern � Natasha Reetz � Stephanie Reichlin � Remington Reynolds � Brent Robbins � Heidi Roberts � Zachary Robertson � Alexandra Robinson � Jennifer Robinson � Conrad Robison � Abigail Roelfson � Cami Rogers � Jacob Romero � Paxton Rosiere � Taryn Rothrock � John Roundy � Celina Roy � Bianca Roybal � Jazmine Rush � Jakob Ryan � Warren Rybczynski � Raphael SanBoh � Armando Sanchez � Javier Sanchez-Rojas � Chad Sandoval � Grace Schichtel � Fred Schnell � Casey Schwaninger � Hailee Shea � Danielle Sheehan � Luke Shepstone � Scott Sherepita � Natalie Sherman � Sophia Shetterly � Victoria Shoun � Kristina Smith � Katherine Sorensen � Janie Spresser � Nathaniel Stephens � Sean Sternberg � Patrick Stollsteimer � Dylan Stouder � Sevan Strait � Joseph Strawther � Charles Strickland III � Shannon Strike � Tyler Stringer � Eric Stucky � Guillermo Suarez � Jacob Sullivan � Tristan Tabangay � Orion Tallmadge � Mi Than � Prayash Thapa � Connor Thomas � Tyler Thomas � Noah Thompson � Patrick Tidwell � Timothy Tran � Olivia Trujillo � Shayla Tucker � Kaitlyn Tuey � Lucas Turpin � Heather Underwood � Matthew Urban � Alfredo Valdez � Natalie Valdez � Erick Valencia � Jerilyn Van Senus � Devin Van Sickle � Jayde Vanner � Brandon Vela � Alexis Velasquez � Eduardo Velazquez Villegas � Jordan Vestal � Bianca Villa � Jordyn Voegele � Cam Vu � Melyssa Wallace � Sarah Ward � Tracy Warneke � Hannah Watkins � Cassandra Webb � Sarah Welton � Russell Wert � Cobilee West � William West � David White � Cameron Whiteside � Falisha Whiting � Chelsey Wicken � Kendra Wiggins � Grant Wigle � Jill Wigle � Taelor Wilde � Andrew Wildin � Ashley Williams � M y r a n d a Willingham � Tre’ Willingham � Alycia Wilson � Jessica Wilson � Katrina Wilson � David Wolf � Grant Woodley � Chr istopher Woodward � Michael Worley � Aaron Wright � Jessica Wright � Joshua Wyatt � Weston Yaekle-Metoyer � Cory York Joseph Abeyta � Robert Adamski � Amanda Agustini � Ember Albertson � Kenisha Algien � Cyrus Allen � Ysidro Amaro � Paige Amme � Amanda Amsberry � Dominique Anaya- Tubbs � Nicole Anders � Jacob Anderson � Rachel Anderson � Constandina Apergis � Adrian Aragon � Ivonne Aragon � Raven Archuleta � Spencer Armijo � Alexander Armstrong � Danielle Aronoff � Sydney Atencio � Brandon Atwood � Brice Avitia � Kristine Ayre � Kiani Baca � Brodie Backes � Dylan Baker � Grant Baldwin � Alexis Banning � Austin Bannon � Agnese Barbon � Ashley Barlow � Kierra Barraza � Adam Bates � Nicole Battista � Jamie Baumgarten � Kyle Beaton � Ambrielle Beer � Pritishri Behera � Harrison Bennett � Joshua Bess � Dallin Beutler � Lauren Bezzant � Jerrad Bieber � Braxton Bishop � Theodore Block � Briana Bonato � Abbey Borchers � Rigo Borges � Mikayla Bortolini � Brian Bower � Amy Bowman � Timothy Bradley � Mary Brady � Kaitlyn Breece � Jordan Brookshire � Justin Brown � Robert Brown � Jennifer Brownrigg � Brandy Burns � Nicholas Burns � Meea Camp � Molly Campbell � Eiryona Caprara � Morgan Carpenter � Nicholas Carpinello � Max Cerney � Chandler Cerveny � Stephen Chamness � Samantha Chase � Christopher Chavez � James Chew � Dominique Cimino � Dakota Clark � Danielle Clark � Taylor Clark � Whitni Clark � Mercedes Clements � Matthew Coen � Andrew Cole � Ella Ruth Conkleton

Javier Sanchez-Rojas � Luke Shepstone � Scott Sherepita � Natalie Sherman � Sophia Shetterly

Katherine Sorensen � Janie Spresser � Nathaniel Stephens � Sean Sternberg Sevan Strait � Joseph Strawther � Charles Strickland III

Guillermo Suarez � Jacob Sullivan � Tristan Tabangay Connor Thomas � Tyler Thomas

Olivia Trujillo � Shayla Tucker Heather Underwood � Matthew Urban

� Jerilyn Van Senus Vela Jordan Vestal Melyssa Wallace � Cassandra West

� Falisha Whiting Grant Wigle �

� M y r a n d a �

Grant Woodley � Jessica Wright

Cory York Joseph Abeyta � Robert Adamski Kenisha Algien � Cyrus Allen � Ysidro Amaro

Dominique Anaya- Tubbs � Nicole Anders � Jacob Anderson Adrian Aragon � Ivonne Aragon � Raven Archuleta

Danielle Aronoff � Sydney Atencio � Brandon Atwood � Brice Avitia � Grant Baldwin � Alexis Banning � Austin Bannon � Agnese Barbon

Nicole Battista � Jamie Baumgarten � Kyle Beaton � Ambrielle Beer � Pritishri Behera

THE LAST SENIORS

Class of 2012 Song: “Send Me On My Way” - Rusted Root Colors: Light Purple, Navy Blue, Teal Flower: Bird of Paradise Parents: Mr. Tonelli, Mrs. Bohak Speakers: Mr. Thomas, Mr. Welsh

Dear Seniors,

As you spend your last few weeks as Columbine Rebels, I encourage you to cherish this time. Enjoy the remaining days with your classmates as your high school careers come to an end. This will be a mem-orable time in your lives. During this time, I ask you to thank your parents, friends and faculty members for their continued support, encouragement and love. They have provided you with the tools that will allow you to be successful in future endeavors, and have been there to support you through the peaks and val-leys during your journey at CHS. I am grateful to the Class of 2012 for the leadership that you have provided during your senior year. Your leadership has been outstanding. As I stated at the Stretch for Excellence Award Ceremony this has been one of the most successful school years we have ex-perienced at Columbine High School. You have ac-

complished feats that we have not witnessed in sometime at CHS in the academic arena, on the stage, and in the athletic arena. One of my favorite quotes is by George Bernard Shaw, “Some men see things as they are and say, “Why?” I dream things that never were and say, “Why not?” Thank you for not just accepting the status quo but asking what you could do differently and then making changes for the better. You built upon the positive tra-ditions that have been established at Columbine and established new tradition for which other classes can build upon. Your class quote is “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Live by Dr. Seuss’s words and happiness will continue to follow you. I once read if you think you can’t or you can you are right. As you prepare to leave Columbine, I encourage you not to rest on your lau-rels. I believe that you are ready to travel the next road in life’s journey. As I was told, “Don't Limit Your Challenges . . . Challenge Your Limits.” Many challenges lie ahead for you, so use your many talents; they will allow you to be successful in future endeav-ors. Challenge yourselves to achieve because the greater the challenge, the more glory in overcoming it. What you do, what you accomplish, where you go and what you become dependant on your willingness to work toward a goal and utilize your many talents. Pursue your goals throughout life with the same vigor and tenacity that you have in high school and you will gloriously succeed. The key to success is within yourselves; no one can give it to you or take it from you. You hold your destiny and our future in your hands. Remember that the only things that can stop you from doing what you want to do in this life are your own perceptions of what you can and cannot do. I will have fond memories of the Class of 2012. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives; I have greatly enjoyed spending time with you and watching you grow physically, emotionally and socially. Your class has made this year special for me and your presence has brought many smiles to my face. I hope that your lives are fi lled with all the sweet things that you so justly deserve. Celebrate your successes and learn from failures, but do not make the same mistake twice. You will be missed, but not forgotten, and I wish you nothing but the best as you embark on life’s next journey. As you leave Columbine High School, I wish you continued success and happiness. Thanks for the special memories. You will always have a special place in my heart and hopefully the special bond we have formed will never be broken. Thank you for always being there for me, as I hope I was for you. We Are Family, and Once A Rebel Always A Rebel!

Love,Mr. De

As you spend your last few weeks as Columbine

the remaining days with your classmates as your high school careers come to an end. This will be a mem-

thank your parents, friends and faculty members for their continued support, encouragement and love. They have provided you with the tools that will allow you to be successful in future endeavors, and have

I am grateful to the Class of 2012 for the leadership that you have provided during your senior year. Your

Stretch for Excellence Award Ceremony this has been

Class of 2012

Goodbye, from your Class Mom & DadDear Class of 2012: What an honor it is to be this year’s Class Dad.Because I had many of you as freshmen, and taught around half the seniors this year, it is especially fun for me to watch you take this next step in your life. When you came to this school four years it was impossible to imagine how big of a mark you would make. But during your time here you have made such a wonderful impact on your fellow students, your teachers, and your community. That is why we love you so much and why there will be so many mixed emotions when you graduate. Of course, we know that you are going to go out and make this world a better place as college students, as citizens, and as future moms and dads. And we understand that you have so much to offer individually, and collectively,

that it would be selfi sh to keep you all to ourselves any longer. Still, you will be missed more than you know and we are so proud of who you have become already. At the end of last year you all wore shirts that said, “Class of 2012: The world’s not ending, we’re just taking over.” What a great mantra for what you accomplished here at Columbine and for what you will do in the years to come. Not only have you continued to honor the foundation of what makes this school so special, but you also built a legacy for yourselves at the same time. You built this legacy with outstanding academic achievements, great performances music and the arts, and unparalleled success in athletics. But more importantly, you built it with the way you treat one another and the way you love this school. Thank you so much for all you did for Columbine these past four years. You will not be forgotten.Doces!Tonelli

To the class of 2012: Thank you so much for choosing me to be your class mom. I am honored to be forever connected to your class in this very special way. Yours is the fi rst class that I’ve known from freshman year to graduation. I have had some of you in classes every year you’ve been at CHS, and many of you more than once. Among you are a few student assistants, a dear neighbor I’ve known since she was just a little thing, and several students whose paths have crossed with mine just because of people we have in common. Many of you pop by for visits even when we don’t have classes together.You very much feel like a family to me. Being a teacher is not unlike being a parent.Your teachers love you; we have great expectations

for you. We want you to be happy, but we also want to let you learn the lessons in life that will make you successful. Sometimes we step in and lift you up; sometimes we step back and give you chance to see just how much you are capable of. In either case, like your parents, we are always rooting for you. There is much more I’d like to share with you, but your “classroom” is about to get much bigger, and it is time. At this moment, I understand Polonius’ speech to Laertes better, and instead of making fun of him for giving 15 different pieces of unsolicited advice… I understand. I want to tell you to be open to life, that sometimes opportunities come in unexpected ways. I want to tell you that you won’t regret treating others with kindness even in diffi cult situations because everyone is fi ghting their own battles. Surround yourself with people who add something good to your lives, people who sometimes challenge you, people you enjoy, but those who also elevate you in some way. I want to tell you that you are the master of your life; if at any time you are unhappy with where you are going, you can change direction. And maybe most importantly, when life is happy and full, be sure to really appreciate it. Turn off the phone, have an uninterrupted face to face conversation with a friend, run outside instead of on a treadmill... just be in the moment. Find balance: work hard to accomplish your goals, but also be sure to do something you enjoy every day. I have loved the time we have spent together. Through all of the books, papers, speeches, the talks about life, people, jobs, dreams, and frustrations, we have teased each other, cared about each other, and laughed a lot. It is said that we will forget most of what people have said, but we never forget how they made us feel. The fi rst thing I feel when I think of this class is that whether I was passing you in the halls or greeting you as you came into my classroom, the moment I saw your sweet, smiling faces, I always felt happy to see you.

Much love to all of you, Ms. Bohack

To the class of 2012: Thank you so much for choosing me to be your

to your class in this very special way. Yours is the fi rst class that I’ve known from freshman year to graduation.you in classes every year you’ve been at CHS, and

few student assistants, a dear neighbor I’ve known since she was just a little thing, and several students whose paths have crossed with mine just because of

for visits even when we don’t have classes together.You very much feel like a family to me. Being a teacher is not unlike being a parent.Your teachers love you; we have great expectations

What an honor it is to be this year’s Class Dad.

fun for me to watch you take this next step in your

such a wonderful impact on your fellow students, your teachers, and your community.you so much and why there will be so many mixed

that you are going to go out and make this world a

future moms and dads.

Dear Class of 2012: I like to think of my high school career as eating a drumstick. 9th grade you open the package and stare at what lies before you. You crack open the chocolate shell and sink your teeth into the ice cream; you are having the time of your life right now. Do you remember when you fi rst walked through the halls of Columbine High School where all the link leaders and teachers were there to greet you? We were all so nervous and excited for high school. We were stupid little freshman. We looked up to seniors and I remember thinking, “Holy smokes I want to be as cool as one of them one day!!” As a freshman, you fi nally get to learn how to drive which equals more freedom. Little did we know, we were going to have the time of our lives through our high school journey.

Next was sophomore year, and you’re fi nally done with that top scoop of ice cream. You get a little brain freeze, and you eat the chocolate edge of the cone. As a freshman, you are new to the school so it’s exciting. Junior is your fi rst year of being an upperclassman, plus next year you’re a senior!! And senior year is just awesome in general. So what’s Sophomore year?? It’s kind of Tuesdays, there’s nothing to look forward to… ha ha just kidding!! Sophomore year we fi nally get our licenses and we can now go where ever we want and hang out with friends all the time. Then comes Junior year. You are at that awkward stage of the drumstick where you try and get the ice cream without eating the shell, but you can’t reach it with your tongue. So what do you do?? You eat the shell of course and get that ice cream!! One word comes to mind when I think if Junior year, freedom. Everyone has their license and cars and we can fi nally be those cool kids who park in the parking lot. We can go out for lunch, get stuck in the parking lot for 30 minutes, and have honking wars. As a junior, you are now an upperclassman, you know everything there is to know about Columbine High School, and you have made some friends!!High School wasn’t as bad as it seemed in the movies, plus we are all actually high schoolers instead of 27 year olds playing the roles of high schoolers… LIES!! Senior year... the beginning of the end. You fi nally fi nished all the ice cream and the best part of the drumstick lies before you, the chocolate chunk at the bottom of the shell. It will not last very long, but for the time it does last, it will be the most memorable experience of your life. We were the cool kids. Senior year was defi nitely the most interesting. You go from the attitude, “Yeah seniors!!” and “We’re the top dogs!! We own this place!!” To, “I can’t wait to leave for college.” All throughout high school, we have made friendships, relationships or “things” or “we’re just two friends that like each other.” We have even made some relationships with teachers and coaches. We have had lots of special memories, and it will be a very bitter sweet moment leaving high school. I know I am going to miss it, but at the same time I am glad to be done. High School was a very special time and it will never be forgotten.

Andy Cole

I like to think of my high school career as eating I like to think of my high school career as eating

the chocolate shell and sink your teeth into the ice

the halls of Columbine High School where all the link

were all so nervous and excited for high school. We were stupid little freshman. We looked up to seniors

fi nally get to learn how to drive which equals more freedom. Little did we know, we were going to have the time of our lives through our high school journey.

Farewell from your Student Body President

Best Hair:Lauren Leyba Dominique Cimino Lauren O’Brien

Blake Naito Jared Jeselnick Tanner Corah

Best Smile:Paige Myer Ashton Everly Kendra LaFonte

Irquois Redfern Tyler Thomas Josh Bess

Best Legs:Lauren Leyba Hannah Kuhr Sarah Kastanek

Josh Croy Chris Huth Dallin Beutler

Best Eyes:Krystal Klein Ashley Williams Sam Cook

Matt Nelson Cyrus Allen Stephen Hoffman

Best Laugh:Ashley Williams Janie Spresser Dalee Gambeno

Andy Cole Levi Goodbar Nick Hoffschneider

Classiest Dressed:Sam Cook Marissa Hammers Alie Banning

Brandon Atwood Matt Nelson Nick Burns

Turtle Tires:Grace Schichtel Jenni Robinson Amy Bowman

Ben Grote Corey Kyte Noah Durkin

Speedy Gonzales:Amanda Martin Jordyn Voegele Marissa Hammers

Brandon Atwood Brodie Backes Cameron McDondle

Barbie and Ken:Abbey Roelfson and Jaxon Mohr Paige Myer and Alex Koop Amy Bowman and Brian Bower

Cradle Robber:Alie Banning Paige Amme Alex Robinson

Zach Lubline Mitch Druhot Max Cerney

18 Going On 80:Lauren Bezzant Megan Osborne Kendra LaFonte

Tanner Hudson Patrick Tidwell Cameron Whiteside

18 Going On 8:Lauren Morell Jill Wigle Amanda Martin

Andy Cole Josh Kerns Hank Hammond

Bert and Ernie (Guy Best Friends):Andy Cole and Jordan Vestal Nick Burns and Chris Huth Justin Brown and Josh Croy

Laverne and Shirley (Girl Best Friends):Brooke Mercer and Stephanie Reichlin Kaitlyn Tuey and Sarah Ward

Hannah Mosbarger and Amanda Martin

Most Likely to Be President:Kaylie Haynes Marissa Hammers Jessi Wilson

Remington Reynolds Cameron Whiteside Blake Naito

Next Broadway Actor:Brooke Mercer Lauren O’Brien Lauren Marsh

Chris Lott Josh Bess Zach Lubline

Late to Their Own Wedding:Lauren O’Brien Ember Albertson Brenna Hjelle

Nick Hoffschneider Will West Sevan Strait

Future Millionaire:Abbey Borchers Jenna Hofmann Kaylie Haynes

Cameron Whiteside Blake Naito Tanner Hudson

Baby Face:Jill Wigle Jenni Robinson Alie Banning

Conrad Robinson Ryan Heffernan Nick Carpinello

Class Clown:Rachel McCuaig Jill Wigle Katelyn Phillips

Tre’ Willingham Andy Cole Travis Odoms

Teacher’s Pet:Kaylie Haynes Jessi Wilson Ember Albertson

Justin Brown Tanner Hudson Nick Burns

Mrs. Columbine:Brooke Mercer Amy Bowman Marissa Hammers

Mr. Columbine:Andy Cole Nick Burns Cyrus Allen

Mrs. Congeniality:Sophia Shetterly Amy Bowman McKenzie Martinez

Mr. Congeniality:Brandon Vela Brian Bower Josh Schnell

Future CHS Teacher:Tori Kelly Emma Pettibone Amy Phipps

Brandon Vela Patrick Tidwell Shane Hammerbeck

Best Date to Bring Home to Mom:Michelle Fylak Amy Bowman Marissa Hammers

Hank Hammond Nick Burns Tanner Hudson

Thunder Thumbs:Alie Banning Kinsey Gonzales Dalys Hill

Brice Covington Tyler Thomas Travis Odoms

Most Likely to Sleep Through College:Amanda Amsberry Anna Gibson Jessi O’Canna

Sevan Strait Justin Brown Josh Daly

Nominees for Class Day Awards

SENIOR SURVEY INFO

COLORADO: Arapahoe Community College (13)The Art Institue of Colorado (2)Auguste Escoffi er School of Culinary Arts- Boulder (1)University of Colorado at Boulder (27)University of Colorado at Denver (13)Colorado Christian University (1)Colorado School of Mines (3)Colorado State University (22)Colorado State University Pueblo (5)Community College of Denver (1)Denver School of Massage Therapy (1)University of Denver (6)Fort Lewis College (10)Front Range Community College (2)Lincoln College of Technology (2)Coloraodo Mesa University (7)Metropolitan State College of Denver (11)Northeastern Junior College (2)University of Northern Colorado (15)Otero Junior College (1)Red Rocks Community College (5)Regis University (1)Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (1)United States Air Force Academy (2)Western State College of Colorado (6)Johnson and Wales University (1)

OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma State University (1)

KANSAS: Fort Hays State University (1)University of Kansas (1)Seward Community College (1)

ARIZONA:Arizona State University (1)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1)

SOUTH DAKOTA:Augustana College (2)University of Sioux Falls (2)South Dakota State University (1)

TEXAS:Baylor University (1)University of North Texas (1)Southwestern University (1)

UTAH:Brigham Young University (4)Neumont University (1)Utah State University (1)

IDAHO:Brigham Young University, Idaho (2)

WASHINGTON:Pacifi c Lutheran University (2)University of Washington (1)

CALIFORNIA:University of San Diego (3)Solano Community College (1)

VIRGINIA:Virginia Military Institute (1)

OREGON:George Fox University (1)University of Oregon (1)

FLORIDA:Full Sail University (1)

ARKANSAS:Harding University (1)

HAWAII:Hawaii Pacifi c University (1)

IOWA: The University of Iowa (1)

PENNSYLVANIA:Lafayette College (1)Muhlenberg College (1)Pennsylvania State University, University Park (1)

TENNESSEE:Johnson Bible College (1)

NEBRASKA:University of Nebraska at Lincoln (1)

WYOMING:University of Wyoming (4)

Senior WillsTo: Savannah Gracie Luebking To you, my love, as you have heartily earned it, I bequeath freedom from AP Biology. Now you may enjoy your senior year to the fullest extent, and never again shall you wish biology didn’t exist. (Is that even possible? No . . . no.) I love you!From: Emily Partida

To: Underclassmen These four years will go fast, so hold on tight to the memories that fi ll you with happiness and let go of those that make you cry. Take lots of pictures and be safe. From: Caitlin Matthews

To: Lillie Pettibone I leave you all the outfi t decisions for tennis!! Make sure everyone is dressed to impress!!From: Ashley Williams

To: Underclassmen My advice, is to make friends with upperclassmen ( you won’t get pushed around as much). Don’t be the one that everyone yells at for blocking the halls dur-ing passing period ( it really does annoy everyone trying to pass). Don’t ditch class ( it’s not worth all that extra make-up time in the end). Be good to your teachers ( even if you don’t like them, keep in mind, it’s only one class). Finally, just have fun! En-joy your days at Columbine. Cherish the moments, laugh as often as you can, listen to Mr. D. Believe in yourself, and love your life, and the people in it! <3 :)From: Peyton McDonnell��*Class of 2012

To: Austin, I will you my sousaphone magic and skills. And my back muscles. Go tuba!Laurelle: I will you my duck, so that you will see that Kleenexes are not required for picking her up. Harmony: I will you the Baskin Robbins/band kid legacy. Not that it is my right to do so. But ice cream is good for the soul! Keep roping band kids in!Goober: I will you my whole closet, all the Parmesan couscous soups, my room, the kitty, and my sass. Oh, and I will get you a beta fi sh to add on to that. I love you! From: Love Heidi

To: The YounginsLive life simply and enjoy your days here. Rise to the occasion and love every mo-ment. Be good and remember that the light at the end of the tunnel is more than worth it.From: Krystal Klein

To: Savannah LeubkingI have all the eggs in my house so you can continue to pursue your golfi ng aspira-tions. To the girls’ 4*800 relay team, I have my lucky socks and�Pinkie the baton. May they carry you to state next year. To the under ducklings I have a great school with great opportunities. Sorry the cheese is not so great anymore.From: Kaylie Haynes

To: Abbey ConradAll I can leave you is my advice. Don't let one moment of your senior year go by without making every moment and memory last. You make senior year one to remember and I know you’re going to make yours the best. Don’t fi nd a new best friend when I’m gone and be amazing captain on varsity. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. You have an amazing future ahead of you. Good luck champ.From: Danielle Aronoff

To: Aislinn Readron I love you like a sister! These next three years of high school will fl y by. Enjoy them with everything you have. I leave you with some words a good friend has been repeatedly telling me in times of adversity: “ Keep your head up, and your heart higher. :)” From: Kristi Ayre

To: Robyn Thomas To you I leave my family. Yes, my real family. You are brown and look like me so comfort them while I am away. Be a big sister to Lucas and a daughter to my father. I’ll be seeing you in the forest. From: Lauren Leyba

To: All my underclassmen Stay classy (pun intended). I love you all.From: Amy Bowman

To: Tedi Gomez and Robyn Thomas My two favorite juniors: to you I leave my awesomeness. Or lack thereof I should say. You both are going to do great things while I am away, I just know it. Love you both to the moon and back!From: Marissa Hammers

To: Katie Robinson and Grant Baca Katie: Well, you’re pretty much one of my best friends who I happen to live with! I just wanted to say hi! Have fun these next few years without me (sucker!). I know you’ll do tons of great things and I just remember that if nothing goes right you can always go left . . . and Grant–ditto! Minus the living together thing. Even though you’ll be a senior next year, I will always think of you as my freshman. Also, love you guys!! :)From: Jenni Robinson

To: Jacob Grote Dear brother, I leave you the vehicle. With this comes great responsibility. You are to wash it routinely and treat the stereo with care. I expect full privileges on the occasional trip home from college. No matter what, however, DO NOT SPIN THE SNOW TIRES. Enjoy, my friend. From: Big Brother

To: The Juniors (almost seniors) Take AP HUGE – ‘nuff said.From: Rhiana Gallen

To: A freshman You were born an original, don’t die a copy. :)From: Dallin Beutler

To: A cute little freshman HAKUNA MATATAFrom: Andy Cole

To: Underclassmen kiddos I never wish to hear YOLO again, do your best and regret nothing. Don’t be lame and ditch “too many” classes. Stay awesome Columbine!From: Emily K.

To: Tyler Mohr I am going to miss you in college, buddy. But, it has been fun being able to play baseball with you these last few years. Be safe and make smart decisions the rest of high school. My best advice to you is don’t let one thing you did defi ne who you are. Take care of the family. Love you.From: Jaxon Mohr

To: All Focus on your own work, don’t follow others’ actions; you’ll be where you want to be happily and successfully.From: Kieu Phan

To: The lower classes High school is hard, but can be fun. If you want a positive experience make friends, not cliques. Be nice to people, but not fake. Don’t miss class, even if it’s “cool” to do so. If you follow this advice, you will be fi ne . . . take it from somebody who has been there.From: Shelby Mikel (a dysfunctional senior)

To: Kelsie Mercer I leave you all my awesome school spirit.�May you use it wisely.�I know you’ll probably not go all out like I did, but hopefully you’ll try.�I also leave you my spot in concert choir.�Have fun next year.From: Brooke Mercer

To: Anatomy Students: That class will ruin your life so be prepared to become a doctor in one year.From: Dr. Robb Adamski

To: Lexus Andrcide Make your senior year fun and exciting. Join any activities with the school, as much as you can. Keep your grades good and I am sad we are not going to be with each other next year.�Have fun! Love you!From: Samantha Nunez

Farewell from Senior StaffersDear Columbine,This school is a place that has become a part of my life for a lot of very simple reasons that fi t the school well. Community. Columbine is a family. It is common to hear “once a Rebel always a Rebel” or “You are a Columbine Rebel for life and no one can take that away from you.” As soon as a person joins Columbine they are forever a part of its history. Columbine welcomed me into their family in 2008, and just because I am now leaving I will never feel forgotten. Opportunities. I have had the opportunity to do so many things in high school, including going to state for tennis, writing for the school newspaper, being a part of the community as a link leader and member of NHS, and so much more all because

the school has provided those opportunities for me. Learning. No matter how often senioritis struck or how often I did not want to go to school, the knowledge I have learned here is extensive. However, I would just like to say a few things to a few subjects. To Calculus, math should always be about numbers. If a problem contains more letters than it does numbers, it really should just not be a part of math. To English, I understand the point of reading old literature, but why must an author hide their meaning in a text. Why not just say what’s on your mind? There are so many things I just don’t understand about why we have to learn the things we do. But either way I have learned so much by being here. Unique. The school is amazing for so many reasons. No high school is a family like Columbine is. Mentors. To my teachers who have made the last four years amazing and at moments tortuous, thank you for the push you gave me at times. Without the staff at Columbine High School, it would not be the same. Mr. Welsh, no matter how many years you try to tell me how much you hate me deep down you know that I am one of your favorite students and how smart I am. You will miss not seeing me around and not being able to tell me I have no soul. Thank you for putting up with me for the past four years. Buddies. High school is a place that tests friendships. The ones that have survived since freshman year are special and will last a lifetime. Lauren, even when you act like you’re four I can turn to you for everything. We have been through so much and yet we have created some of the best memories together. Mulan is defi nitely a Disney princess!! Olive!! Emma, you are one of the funniest girls I have ever met. We have been friends for 12 years!! We’re getting so old!! Gabby, I have no idea how many crazy things you have said in high school that still make me laugh today. Just for future reference, WNBA does not stand for “wanna be a.” But no matter what you say we will always be great friends!! Sami, you might be one of the most entertaining people to hang out with. You constantly surprise me and make me laugh. I love you guys!! Inspiring. Columbine is full of spirited students that are happy to be where they are. It is a place to fi nd friendships and inspiration to carry with you the rest of your life. Never forget. There were memories I created here that will stay with me forever. Extraordinary. I remember clearly walking into my fi rst day of high school being nervous and excited. It is slightly mind blowing that in two weeks I will be a high school graduate. The past four years have been fi lled with tons of laughs and great memories. It is a school that is amazing and will always be a part of me. Although leaving is sad, I will be able to carry lifelong memories with me for the rest of my life. Graduation is not an end it’s a beginning.

Thank you Columbine,Jordyn Voegele

The famous Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,” and it is probably the most cheesy saying, yet it totally fi ts my four long years of high school. I will truly miss this wonderful place, this wonderful adventure that we call high school. I’ve had more cries and more laughter than I would have ever thought I would have had in high school, but it was during those times that I grew as a person and realized these days are ones to remember. From the start of it I came in wondering what to expect, and now as I leave I’m wondering what will be missed. I’ll miss the hilarious teachers who put their dignity aside, to teach us that it shouldn’t be embarrassing to say various private

parts, and that it’s just anatomy, we can say those “words.” I’ll miss the outrageous cheers that were thought of to say to back to Chatfi eld. I’ll miss the crazy and over-priced dances that we all say we “dance” at. I’ll miss my friends, the new and the old that have been with me through this journey. I’ll miss the assemblies that are all similar but all different in the same. I’ll miss the tears I cried because I didn’t get that certain grade. And I’ll miss this school that served as a second home for me growing up into an adult. Whatever the case, I will miss this. Even though I wished the days went faster, and I wished that summer were just here already, it’s going to be hard to look back on these crazy high school days and say wow, those were some of the best times in my life. I guess I just want to say thank you. Thank you Mr. De for making these four years amazing, and making me feel a part of something real. To my teachers who helped me look smart even when I wasn’t. To my friends for laughing at me even though I probably wasn’t funny. To my newspaper friends who shared sour patch kids with me. Thank you all for nothing at all. I will treasure my memories here at Columbine High School and always remember how truly blessed I am. Now that my time here is coming to end, I won’t be crying because I’m sad, and even if start to cry (which I probably will) I will be doing a weird crying-while-laughing-thing because of how I truly will miss this.

I love you, Columbine!Danielle Sheehan

To my peers: First and foremost, congratulations on making it this far. For some of us, school has been very hard these last four years. May we feel the rush of relief as we walk out through those double doors and into the next parts of our lives. For some of us, the last four years have been a breeze. May you feel prepared to take on the next part of your lives with your continued dedication and resolve. Many of you hardly know I exist, some of you have been a part of my time here at Columbine, and a small handful of you truly know me. To those who don’t know me, no worries. To those of you who have been part of my time here at Columbine, I’m glad to have spent time with you. You are the classmates I have

worked with, laughed with, and stressed the heck out with. Most of my experiences here have been positive ones, and you guys have been behind them. To those of you who truly know who I am, I thank you most graciously. You have been the cause of both the most joy and greatest pain during these four years. You have both shoved me down and helped me back up. Through the good and the bad, I appreciate your involvement in my life and all you have done for and with me.To my teachers: I cannot thank you enough for the impact you have made on my life. I can only count on one hand the truly terrible teachers I have had at Columbine, and there have been some awful teachers no doubt. But the fantastic teachers in this building strongly outnumber the bad. Columbine can certainly boast a talented and passionate staff. You have helped build my strengths and expose my weaknesses. Procrastination comes to mind; perhaps someday I’ll get around to solving that. You have helped me become a better person and helped prepare for me a stronger foothold into the next part of my life.

Trevor Ogborn

This school is a place that has become a part of my life for a lot of very simple reasons that fi t the school well. Community. Columbine is a family. It is common to hear

for life and no one can take that away from you.” As soon as a person joins Columbine they are forever a part of its history. Columbine welcomed me into their family in 2008, and just

Opportunities. I have had the opportunity to do so many things in high school, including going to state for tennis, writing for the school newspaper, being a part of the community as a

The famous Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened,” and it is probably the most cheesy saying, yet it totally fi ts my four long years of high school. I will truly miss this wonderful place, this wonderful adventure that we call high school. I’ve had more cries and more laughter than I would have ever thought I would have had in high school, but it was during those times that I grew as a person and realized these days are ones to remember. From the start of it I came in wondering what to expect, and

I’ll miss the hilarious teachers who put their dignity aside, to teach us that it shouldn’t be embarrassing to say various private

To my peers: First and foremost, congratulations on making it this far. For some of us, school has been very hard these last four years. May we feel the rush of relief as we walk out through those double doors and into the next parts of our lives. For some of us, the last four years have been a breeze. May you feel prepared to take on the next part of your lives with your continued dedication and resolve. Many of you hardly know I exist, some of you have been a

truly know me. To those who don’t know me, no worries. To those of you who have been part of my time here at Columbine, I’m

It is a school that is amazing and will always be a part of me. Although

Dear Heidi,

I am so happy that I joined newspaper my freshman year, for so many reasons. Newspaper is an experience that has taught me so much over the past four years, from how to coax InDesign into doing what I want it to, to averting last-minute crises during crunch time. But while newspaper has taught me a lot, the most important lessons I have learned have come from you. And had I never joined newspaper, I may never have learned those lessons. Lesson #1. American Canadian Bacon is not Canadian Canadian Bacon. Remember in Journalism when we had to write opinion pieces, and you wrote yours about American stereotypes about Canadians? And then we published it in the paper, and the next semester you joined staff. So essentially, the entire basis of our friendship boils down to the American misconception of Canadian bacon. Lesson #2. Everyone’s pain is legitimate. It doesn’t matter if you messed up your Macbeth soliloquy, your dog died, or your life has fallen to pieces; if you’re upset about it, it’s important. Lesson #3. Hug it out. I never liked hugging until I met you; I was a Christian Side-Hugger of the most awkward variety who only participated in hugging when the hug was initiated by another person. But you turned me into a real hugger, and I can’t say precisely when, but I believe it was sometime in the dark hole of despair that was junior year. Even when I would hug you on the wrong side and

get my hair stuck in the bar in your ear, it just taught me that a hug, like a friendship, doesn’t have to be perfect and problem-free to be a really good one. Lesson #4. Sometimes you just need to blow off your responsibilities and go get a Slurpee and sit in a parking lot for a while. Whenever I would get so ridiculously obsessed over the paper, intent on fi xing every little problem or spending every free minute of my time in the pub, you would make me take a step back. I realize I owe my sanity to you and your sense of perspective. I remember that day we were gearing up to spend our entire Friday evening in the pub working on the paper, and you convinced me to go get Slurpees fi rst. And subsequently sat down in a bush in the parking lot at 7 Eleven and refused to go back to school until we had fi nished them. Thank you for every time you did that. I’m sure there are so many more things I have learned from you, Heidi. But I guess all I can say is that I’m going to miss you more than you know next year, and that I feel so lucky to have had you to stick out this crazy ride with. Thanks, Heideth.

To Mr. Friesen,

Thanks for everything. I don’t mean for that to be taken as a polite expression of gratitude, but literally as my sincerest thanks for every single thing you have done for myself and for the newspaper. Thank you for taking me on to the staff as a baby freshman, for believing in me enough to give me the sports section that year, and for trusting me to run the show the next three years. Thank you for seeing my capabilities rather than my age, and for the freedom and responsibility you have granted me. Thank you for all the Saturdays you have sacrifi ced to get the paper sent to the printer on time and for all the big red caps–they made me the writer I am today.

“I’m pushing you in the deep end of the pool, and you’re just going to have to fi gure out how to swim.” I believe that is the piece of advice you offered me the day you told my freshman self that I would be taking over the sports section of the paper. Whether or not you remember that particular day, you might be surprised to know how much that one piece of advice has infl uenced the course of my life. For example, after being accepted to Cornell, I fl ew to New York for a visit. Sitting in a restaurant with my parents on the fi rst night of our stay, I was scared out of my mind. Between bites of food and light-hearted conversation with my parents, I was silently having a panic attack; 20 minutes in Ithaca and I was ready to fl y home, enroll at DU, and forget the whole thing. But like it sometimes does when I’m in situations like these, my mind fl itted back to your pool metaphor. Cornell, I realized, is just a bigger swimming pool with a deeper deep end. And I’m just going to have to learn how to swim in it. Thank you for preparing me for that.

To Danielle, Jordyn, Grace, Ian, Trevor, Celeste, and Sevan,

I am so glad that, for whatever reasons, you all decided to join newspaper. I appreciate everything you all do for the paper, but more so, for each other. I’ve been fortunate enough to see a group of people come together who otherwise would probably have never become friends, and I’m so happy I got to be a part of that.

To the rest of my newsies,

Do not take the experience of newspaper for granted. I guarantee that you will get out of it what you put into it. I put everything I had into it, and got more than I ever could have asked for out of it.

Abbey

Dearest Abbeth, I originally considered writing “Dear Abbey” to start this but then I realized that that was only funny when we were awkward freshmen acquaintances. Luckily for me, we moved past that a long time ago. That is the best word I can use to describe how I feel about being your friend: lucky! I’m so fortunate that such a dorky, lazy kid like me is able to be friends with someone as beautiful, talented, and downright rad as you. While I often get upset standing next to you in pictures because you make me look horrendous in comparison, you truly make me feel cooler every time I’m around you. It’s so fun to think about all the crazy things we’ve

done together: bracelets and cold convertible rides with adventure team, downtown adventures stressing about street performing, all-day Twilight marathons, summer rain runs, and so much more. Some of the most fun moments of my life I’ve had with you. And to think, it all started just by having the same nerdy newspaper class together. I sometimes dislike newspaper during stress weeks, and I often wonder why we torture ourselves like that. But I could never regret it, because it allowed me to meet one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had. I would wish you luck on your future New York adventures, but you don’t need it. You’ll always be amazing and you will later rock the world with your Ivy League loveliness! Don’t forget me when you’re a trillionaire! I’ll miss you, Abbeth.Love, Heideth

Mr. Friesen, I am so sorry for everything we have put you through. I can’t imagine how aggravating it must have been to have to

deal with me for four years long. But I can never thank you enough. You’ve not only helped me improve as a writer, but as a student in general. Thank you for your tolerance, your excellent taste in music, and all of those letters of recommendation you wrote for me. Hopefully you will accept my Facebook friend request when I graduate. You told me once that I am only allowed to use three exclamation points in my entire life, so hopefully you will fi nd this signifi cant: thank you, Mr. Friesen!

Goober,Stay in band, and in newspaper. But only if you feel like it! I hope that the rest of your high school career is spent doing what you want to do, and having fun doing it! I can’t wait to see everything you accomplish. I love you, and I’ll miss you like crazy. My heart is broken just by the thought! But I know you’ll make me proud, and I’m so excited for that!Every time you listen to Lady Gaga, just remember abadebaidbada.

Love, Heiderz

Staff Farewells, cont.

I wish I had the time and allotted space to thank all of my teachers, the staff, administration and each member of our Columbine family individually, but alas, it’s impossible: To Columbine Swim and Dive underclassmen: Thank you guys for making the past three years so memorable for me and contributing to all the good times. As captain, I leave you the team and know you’ll uphold the sportsmanship, brotherhood and good time that the team is based on. Remember that no matter how stupid certain things are that we do every year, THEY ARE A TRADITION that you are expected to uphold. Treat Kristi well!

To Mr. Friesen: Thank you for all of the knowledge gained and for making me appreciate life (outside of the casebook). I know your class has prepared me for what lies ahead and it was a darn good time at that. Why do you think I came back for a second year? Thank you for all the work you put into preparing us for the future and tediously chipping away at all the casebooks. See you at Starbucks? To Dr. Price: Admittedly Dr. Price, you may be the most intimidating teacher to have on the fi rst day and AP Chemistry is likely the cause of my receding hairline, however, you are one of the most caring teachers at Columbine. Your patience with us and willingness to grade the same “piffl e” over and over is unprecedented. It is important that you know that we appreciate it, and fi nd the education signifi cant. Also, thank you for fi nding humor in my chemistry/calculus jokes on Mikayla’s papers! To Mr. Dinwiddie: If there is one thing I regret in high school it is taking your class(es) for granted. I am still, to this day, realizing how

invaluable your teaching has been for me. You care that your students are learning and aren’t concerned with grades or anything else. Your desire to educate and ensure we get it is why I know the fi rst thing about calculus. Thank you for your efforts with me and the rest of us in Calculus. Appreciation is an understatement. To Mrs. Rodak: Thank you for making Chemistry fun for me. You accidentally pointed me toward a college major and helped me get there with the care you put into my letter of recommendation. I know I’ve never expressed my gratitude for everything you’ve done for me so thank you! I suppose more Nella’s may be in order. To Mr. Welsh: Stay sarcastic . . . Keeps a tired student on his toes . . . But seriously, thank you for teaching me how to take a test and always being there for your past students with advice. It isn’t said often enough, but I know we all appreciate it and everything you do.

Ultimately, THANK YOU COLUMBINE!Sevan Strait

It’s striking to consider that it’s been four long years since I fi rst walked through the halls of Columbine High School; four long years that felt all too short. The approaching end must give us pause. During the course of my high school career I’ve lived a fairly standard life, and it’s hard not to classify myself as anything outside of ordinary in the grand scheme of Columbine Nation. Sure, I had good grades, a great group of friends and a fantastic relationship with all the educators I had encountered, but it’s hard to recall a single thing that I did that was truly unique–something truly remarkable. In this, I have to consider the day in which I send my child off to his or her fi rst day of high

school sometime way down the road, I wonder what I’ll say; I wonder what I’ll remember about my time at Columbine 20 years down the road. I wonder what will then be the things that defi ne my high school career, and I’m curious to see how much those things shape the man that I will become. Perhaps I will remember the warm goodbye hug that was Mr. Leyba’s Honors English. Perhaps I’ll remember the torment he gave me for the immaturity of eight freshmen students, including myself, that left me cleaning up after school for a week. Perhaps I’ll remember reading the Catcher in the Rye or the excitement of Mr. Gamboa’s Spanish III. Perhaps I’ll remember the enriching experience of Mr. Webb’s AP Literature, and the horrors of Friday night Webassigns as part of the joy that is AP Physics. Perhaps I’ll recall making it to DECA nationals my fi rst and only year with the club. Perhaps I’ll have memories of newspaper thanks to friends like Joe. It’ll be hard to forget the laughs of AP HUGE and Sociology, the tedious yet enjoyable crafting of Achilles’ shield, and I’m pretty well sure that I’ll never forget the casebook and the pains of creation and relief upon submission that it gave me.

All the above, however, will likely only fade as I drift further and further away from 2012 each year. In my heart of hearts however, I do believe that if there is

anything that I will remember, anything, frankly, that is worth remembering, it will be the people here at Columbine High School that have most shaped and altered my life: my friends, my teachers, and, the one and only, Mr. De. They say it’s the people that make the place, and with a faculty made up of great teachers such as Mr. Welsh, Mr. Webb, Mrs. Kane, Mr. Halsey, Mr. Friesen, and so many more led by the man that most defi nes the idea of leader, this place represents hallowed ground for all the right reasons. Columbine High School will never be forgotten, and, no matter how far I go in life, no matter what I do or what I don’t do, one thing will always ring true: I’m a Rebel for life, and nobody will ever take that away from me. Thank you Columbine and all who inhabit it, the good times, the bad times and everything in between, I’ll never forget you.

Jacob Anderson

Advice from a College FreshmanAs my freshman year draws to a close, I fi nd myself wishing I had a little more time at school before I head home. It’s safe to say that I love college and life at CU Boulder. While things are going well now, I wasn’t nearly as content at the beginningof my adventures in higher education. I started out my year at George Washington University in Washington, DC. As an International Affairs major with a love of global politics, it seemed like the perfect school. What I found when classes started however, was that GW was nothing like I had expected–I had bad roommates, diffi culty meeting people I could connect with, and was disappointed by the lack of school spirit, community, or campus. Multiple things added up until a month later, I found myself really unhappy with what I had chosen. Worst of all, I felt ashamed that I was unhappy. It seemed that I had ruined the fi rst major decision of my adult life. Almost on a whim, I applied in late October to transfer. The decision was one I hadn’t ever expected to make. I had been proud of being a student at GW and hopeful about the doors it could open in my future, but the name of school was only going to get me so far if I didn’t enjoy being there. In the end, I let go of the vision I had been clinging to of what my freshman year had to be like, and I decided to give CU a try. I am so glad that I did. What I found was what I had been looking for: a large student body, an active lifestyle, greater fl exibility in my studies, and the ability to visit home. These were things I had never considered when applying to schools initially. What I realized was that GW was not a bad place, but just a bad fi t for me personally. At CU I have met so many people from around the world, gotten involved, and I have professors who are engaging and teach classes I’m thriving in. I’m even traveling to Peru with some dorm-mates this week. I can almost promise you that life after high school is not going to go exactly how you expect it will. I do not know a single one of my peers who hasn’t had to face major struggles and disappointments. Some of you will probably fi nd that the school you had your heart set on isn’t really where you want to spend the next three years. Others will discover majors and future career fi elds they thought they would pursue aren’t a good fi t. All of you will be shocked by the college workload or new responsibilities of supporting yourself. Over the next year, it will be easy to feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew or that things aren’t progressing nearly as quickly as you hoped they would. My advice to the class of 2012 is that the best way to deal with these adversities is simply to expect that they will happen. Accept that things won’t go according to planned and that’s perfectly okay. Be open to challenge, change, and stepping out of your comfort zone. You might also fi nd the school with and environment you can thrive in too. In the end, through the mistakes you’ll learn valuable lessons that will help you become more responsible and more prepared to face what life has in store for your future. You’ll meet new people, you’ll try new things, and most importantly you’ll learn more than you can imagine both in and out of the classroom.

Congratulations Class of 2012! You’re in for an amazing ride!Lauren Elder (‘11)

Former editor of The Courier Lauren Elder, Class of 2011, shares the unexpected twists and turns of her fi rst year of college

Staff Farewells, cont.

four long years that felt all too short. The approaching end must give us pause. During the course of my high school career I’ve lived a fairly standard life, and it’s hard not to classify myself as anything outside of ordinary in the grand scheme of Columbine Nation. Sure, I had good grades, a great group of friends and a fantastic relationship with all the educators I had encountered, but it’s hard to recall a single thing that I did that was truly unique–something truly remarkable. In this, I have to consider the day in which I send my child off to his or her fi rst day of high

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The days are going by quick-ly and school is almost out. It’s time for hanging out with friends, going on vacation and spending time by the pool, which all means it’s time to get into beach body shape. With such a short time left before summer, students are doing a wide range of pro-grams to get their best beach bodies. Sophomore Breezy Coyne has her “Tummy Burnout.” “I created this by combin-ing all the ab workouts I re-ally like. I do this three times a week. Even though I have been doing this for a while, my abs are still sore afterwards. I love this workout and it only takes fi ve minutes,” Coyne said. Others have different ideas of the best way to get into sum-mer shape. “I think a good workout is to run a lot,” Sophomore Mad-dy Smith said. Junior Savannah Luebking agreed. “Running is my favor-ite. I also think any other work-outs besides Yoga, are fun and good,” Luebking said. Livestrong, an athletic company that shows ways to be healthy by working out and eating right, says that the best workout moves are crunches, sit-ups, push-ups and butt lifts. “These moves won’t make you slender, but can tone

your muscles, improve your strength, and muscle defi ni-tion,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. “Crunches and obliques, plus any ab workouts are really good, and are easy and fun,” Sophomore Bella Topper said. Research shows that aerobic base-building workouts, where you alternate between moder-ate and higher intensity, works all the muscles and helps lose those pounds. “I think running is a good workout, but I also believe that weights are a very good and important workout,” Math teacher and former girls la-crosse coach Ms. Williamson said. It is important to change up your workout occasionally. Doing the same workout every day can cause wear on joints which can lead to injury, plus switching up workouts helps work all muscles. Though some create their workout routines around spe-cifi c exercises meant to target certain muscles or produce certain results, others prefer to participate in more recreational activities. “The best workout is some sport-related activity, like my personal favorite, Ultimate Frisbee,” offi ce aide Ms. Croll said.


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Getting Bodies Ready for Summer With summer coming, students share their favorite ways to get that dream beach bodLaura Huwa

30 seconds of hollow hold. “A hollow hold is where you lay on your back and you keep your arms, neck and feet off the ground. And you try and keep your back rolled not arched. Also, make sure your legs are straight!”

30 seconds of sit ups. “For sit ups you just lay on your back with feet on the fl oor and knees bent. Then you just sit up.”

30 seconds of shotguns. “Shotguns you fi rst start in a hollow hold. Then you bend your knees to your chest and back out straight in your hollow hold. You continue that for the whole 30 seconds.”

30 seconds of hip fl exor lifts. “Sit in a pike and put your hands on both sides of your legs. Just lift your legs and bring them up and down for the whole time.”

30 seconds of v-ups. “Start in a hollow hold then with straight legs pike up and touch your toes.”

30 seconds of obliques. “Sit up with your knees bent and feet on the fl oor. Then, lift your feet off of the fl oor and lean back a little. After your feet are off the fl oor keep your knees bent and together and move them side to side.”

30 seconds of leg lifts. “Lay on your back and bring your legs, which are straight, and lift them up above your head, then come back down. Don’t touch the fl oor, and bring them back up.”

30 seconds of butterfl y kicks. “Hold your hollow hold again and do little kicks with your legs.”

30 seconds bicycle kicks. “Sit up with your feet fl at on the fl oor, then lean back onto your elbows and lift your legs. Then start doing alternative kick-ing.”

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Columbine offers two grass fi elds to practice on at the school, but the problem is that there are four spring-season teams that require grass fi elds for practice: boys and girls la-crosse, girls soccer, and track and fi eld. To accommodate for ev-eryone, teams must travel to other fi elds for practice, which ultimately benefi ts the teams in the end. The girls lacrosse team is one team that practices at a different location every day. They practice at Governor’s Ranch Elementary School. With the girls lacrosse team practicing at another fi eld, that means that their practice can start at a similar time as the other sports. It also allows for the girls soccer program to practice on the fi eld right out-

side of the school. “It’s nice because it is such a large area so we can easily fi t three teams into the space,” Sophomore varsity lacrosse player Maggie Burns said. Some players also don’t like it when their coaches or teammates get distracted, so when they are at another fi eld, this is not as common. “There are no distractions so we can actually play and get our work done. It’s nice to just be able to focus on lacrosse,” Junior lacrosse player Pariss Hazelman said. Cross country and the dis-tance portion of the track team are also two sports that leave for practice often, but not ev-eryday. “There are so many great trail runs within a 15-minute radius of Columbine. It’s great to get away from running on sidewalks in the city and hit

the dirt trails,” track coach Mrs. Reyes said. According to the magazine Running Times, running on trails is better for runners be-cause it is softer than concrete and will create less impact on the body. Not only does it have ben-efi ts for the body, it also it a change of scenery for every-one who gets to leave. “It’s something different and running at the same places around the school gets bor-ing,” Senior track runner A.J. Armstrong said. “We also travel to differ-ent locations to get a change of pace at practice so we don’t get bored of doing the same runs week to week,” Reyes said. Athletes enjoy this change of pace. “It gives us an op-portunity to run places that you normally wouldn’t. It is

a change in scenery, and is something completely new,” Sophomore cross country run-ner Lindsay Teidman said. Athletes who cannot drive and parents who don’t have time see student drivers being able to give rides as a good thing because they don’t have to worry about fi nding a ride to or from practice. If they live close to the school but practice far away, they are not within walking distance which means that the parents have to fi nd their chil-dren a ride home.

“All the kids can just come right out of school and be right here. Also it really helps with freshmen cause most of them can’t drive and it really helps with the kids that don’t have any parental involvement be-cause they can’t go anywhere Even though there can be benefi ts to getting a change of scenery and it may benefi t your body, this is can also be dangerous. This can put the athletes in danger because students could be driving someone illegally. But ultimately it is putting the

responsibility of driving other athletes on the student drivers. Parents of the girls’ tennis team started complaining about their kids being driven by student drivers to their practice which was held at Marker Park. “[Parents complaining] completely stopped us from being able to use [other] courts for practice,” Selindh said. “It’s a huge issue because we don’t have enough court space since we cannot practice off-site anymore.”


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Traveling TeamsRegan Long

Many teams practice away from school due to facility limitations

The boys lacrosse team practices at Ken Caryl Middle School. due to the lack of fi eld space at Columbine, many teams practice off-site. photo by Sevan Strait

Girls SoccerGirls soccer has truly proven themselves this year. With a 15-1 record they are unstoppable. The girls are ranked 2nd in state according to Max-preps and 4th in state according to the Denver Post. The girls earned the 4th seed in the playoff tournament. In their fi rst round Wednesday May 9th the girls beat Brighton High school 7-0. Their second round game was saturday May 12 against Denver East at Lakewood Memorial Field. Their 1-0 win sets them in the fi nal 8 for State. “All of the time and effort we have put in has lead to playoffs,” Varsity Senior Abbey Roelfson said. “The hardest part now is taking one step at a time and focusing on our team goal which is to win State! Regardless the outcome, I am so proud of my girls and how far we have come. Let’s go, kittens!”

Boys LacrosseBoys lacrosse’s 13-3 record is evidence of their hard work as a team. Currently the boys lacrosse team is ranked 3rd in state according to Max Preps and the Denver Post. They also earned a 4th seed in state. “It’s been an amazing year and as a lacrosse program we have accomplished a lot,” Sophomore Varsity player Scott Boyle said. “We are going to take the tournament one step at a time and plan on bringing Columbine its fi rst boys lacrosse state championship.” They won their second playoff game May 12 against Mullen, 11-10, and will play Arapahoe in the FInal Four.

Baseball“We defi nitely worked hard throughout the season and we are going to take advantage of our position, and do the best we can,” Varsity baseball Logan Smith said. Baseball had a great season with a record of 12-5. Baseball entered the playoffs ranked 9th in state accord-ing to Max Preps. Baseball received a 4th seed in the state tournament. Their fi rst-round game was on Saturday May 12th against Mountain Range. They lost 11-3, but can be proud of their 2012 successes.

TennisAs a team the girls took 2nd in both league and regionals. Four positions qualifi ed for state including number three singles Senior Ashley Williams, number one doubles Se-nior Jordyn Voegele and Junior Lillie Pettibone, number two doubles Senior Agnese Barbon and Junior Shannon Lacy, and number four doubles Senior Grace Schichtel and Junior Andrea Young. The state tournament occurred this past weekend at Gates Tennis center. Unfortunately, none of the girls passed the fi rst round of the tournament. “It feels awesome and very rewarding to get to experi-ence going to state. It’s nice to know all our hard work paid off,” Pettibone said.

Boys SwimmingBoys swimming had an overall record was 0-1-0 and fi ve losses. Columbine participated the 4A-5A Jeffco League Championships swim meet on May 12.

Girls LacrosseThe girls lacrosse team had an overall fantastic season ending with a record of 11-4. They ended ranked 16th in state according to Max Preps and earned the 14th seed in the 5A state tournament. They lost their fi rst round playoff game against Air Academy on Friday, May 11, 20-1. “I am proud of how we did this year,” Varsity Junior Becca Miller said. “We had big shoes to fi ll and with our hard work we proved everyone wrong. Livin’ is laxin’.”

TrackTthree fi nalists will be proudly representing Columbine dur-ing their State track events. Senior Alexis Cox is going to state for the triple jump of 36.5, a school record which qualifi ed her for state. Senior Josh Croy is ranked second in state in discus. He set a school record of 170 feet 1 inch. Junior Brad Crowther is going to state for 110 hurdles and 300 intermediate hurdles. “It was a great opportunity to be considered one of the top runners in state, “Crowther said. “It’s been fun so far!”

Girls GolfGirls golf team placed 3rd in their conference. Sophomore Jaylee Tait made 1st Team All Conference. Senior Jennifer Browning made 2nd Team All Conference. At Regional state qualifyings on May 10 at Raccoon Creek the team fi nished 4th, with Sophomore Jaylee Tait fi nishing 5th, Senior Jennifer Brownrigg 14th, and Sopho-more Corinne Wilson 23rd. All three girls will go to the state tournament on May 21 and 22.

SPRING SPORTS WRAP-UP compiled by Cassidy Christafano

Sport injuries can bring athletes to tears when they are told they can’t play. Injuries can make routine activities much more diffi cult, and sometimes even take away a person’s dreams. One can see evidence of this everyday with athletes making it down the halls on crutches, in boots and in slings. “The most common sports injuries are ankle sprains and knee ligament sprains as well as general bumps and bruises,” Columbine athletic trainer Matt Hertz said. Injuries are common in any sport, and there are few athletes that have never been hurt. “Ankle sprains occur most-ly due to the change in foot-wear such as going into a cleat, running on fi elds, and coming down on someone else’s foot,” Hertz said. “The lower leg in-juries most often are due to a sudden increase in training that their bodies are not ready for and of course the knee injuries are due to the fi elds and slam-ming into one another.”

Shoulder injuries and con-cussions have spiked over these past few years at Columbine. Concussions can take players out for the whole season, and most shoulder injuries are se-vere and take several weeks to heal. Last summer Senior Noah Durkin tore his labrum, which is in the shoulder. The labrum is made of a thick tissue that circles the shoulder socket to make the socket deeper. This makes the shoulder joint more stable and allows for a wide range of movements. “I was playing baseball and dove for the ball,” Durkin said. “My arm got twisted and I tore my Labrum.” According to Dr. Eakin, a specialist in arthroscopic knee and shoulder reconstruction, a torn Labrum, after surgery, takes four months to com-pletely heal. .After Durkin’s surgery it took him ten weeks to recover. “I was out for all of the football season, which really sucked because we were doing so well,” Durkin said.

Now his shoulder is com-pletely healed and is playing varsity baseball. [Noah’s] injury was sig-nifi cant and required rehab for quite some time,” Hertz said. “He did a lot of shoulder range motion exercises, stretches, and then he was allowed to strengthen slowly until he was ready for normal exercises.” According to Sciencedaily news, Football has the highest high school sport injury rate. Also, four out of every 1,000 football players will be injured each season, and will be out for more than 21 days. When players are injured it affects the whole team. It also affects their whole life. Coach-es need players and want their players to be healthy and back in the game, but some injuries take more time to heal. “I feel horrible when a player gets hurt. Theywork hard and then lose the oppor-tunity to play,” head football coach Andy Lowry said. In the past years head inju-ries have taken out players and so have back injuries.“When it comes to injuries, I’m pretty

cautious, and they have to get released from the doctor and from [Hertz] before they can practice or play,” Lowry said. ACL tears and other tears that require surgery commonly are hard to come back from. Freshman Kelsey Clark tore her ACL almost nine months ago. “I tore my ACL during soc-cer. I had the ball and was turn-ing as a girl rammed into me. I went down and people told me I was screaming and the pain was terrible,” Clark said. Clark had surgery on her knee weeks later. Clark was out for eight months after the surgery. She was on crutches and then a brace and had a long and slow recovery. “I have had athletes that have had their career ended by injuries if they get an injury that requires surgery or is sub-stantial and is not medically prudent to return them to their sport,” Hertz said.

“I was worried about not being able to play soccer again, but the doctors said it wouldn’t set me back. Soccer is one of the hardest sports I know and since I have been cleared it has taken a lot of time and effort to get back into it,” Clark said. ACL tears usually take three to four months of rehab before the person may begin to run. But, according to Finance professor, it takes six to nine months before the athlete can return to sports. “The only good thing about this injury is that it made me get involved with other sports, like swimming, and since I couldn’t turn fast on my knee I started track when I was cleared,” Clark said. Athletes are injured all the time, and since most happen during practices, people have created the conclusion that ath-letes are being reckless when injured, but this is usually not the case.

“Most of the time athletes are not being reckless. Most of the time when they get hurt they are going all out and just get unlucky,” Hertz said. Sophomore tennis player Madison Vanosdoll rubbed a hole in her rotator cuff from overuse of her shoulder. “I was repeating the same motion in both volleyball and tennis over the years, so it just rubbed down from inside out,” Vanos-doll said. “It hurt a lot, for a while, when I was sleeping and driving. At school holding it still was diffi cult and painful.” Vanosdoll was out for the whole volleyball season and did physical therapy instead of sports. “I had to give up volleyball and I had to take a while off of tennis but in the long run it made my stroke better because I have to avoid making anything worse again,” Vanosdoll said.


High school sports consist of the common sports like football, baseball, and soccer, but there are some other sports that are less common to par-ticipate in. Some students here at Columbine participate in some of these uncommon sports. Tori Kelly, a senior, participates in Taekwondo. According to london2012.com, a website that consists of information for the 2012 Olym-pics, The object of Taekwondo is to land kicks and punches on your opponent’s scoring zones: one point is awarded for a valid kick or punch to the torso, two points for a valid spinning kick, and four points for a turning kick to the head. Kelly has been doing Taekwondo for seven years. Her brother was the one who actually got her started. “My brother wanted to do the after-school bootcamp and I had to walk him home so I had to do it too. Then I found out I was good at it and loved it, [so] it stuck,” Kelly said. Taekwondo is not the usual sport played at Columbine. Many don’t know what doing a sport like this is like, since not many students participate in it. “It’s fun, the adrenaline rush is like something I have never felt before and when

I tell people what I do they get all shocked. It is very entertaining,” Kelly said. In high school everyone wants to fi t in, but some sports that aren’t the typical sport high schoolers compete in give the students a chance to be different, and give them a new perspective on things most athletes don’t get doing stereo-typical sports. “Doing Taekwondo is fun be-cause it gives me a chance to stand out,” Kelly said. When students compete in sports that are not high school sports, they get an opportunity to meet people from other schools. “It’s fun be-cause I know more people from all over,” Kelly said. The people who play sports outside of the school meet not only students in class, but stu-dents outside of the community and the high school. In a way it’s opening them up to the world. “The coolest part is that all competitors that are serious about it, and know each other. It’s like a family and each competition is like our reunion,” Kelly said.


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Athletes do not let severe injuries get in their way

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Q: How long have you been drawing?A: I’ve been drawing pretty much forever, I’ve

always been interested in art.

Q: What sort of art do you do?A: I paint. I like realism, but I have dabbled in the

abstract stuff. I’m more partial to traditional art.

Q: Where do you look for your inspiration?A: People. I love people. They have a lot to them

that a still life doesn’t have. They’re not so 1 dimensional. I prefer to women though, there’s something about the curvature that you don’t have with a guy. You can capture the sensuality without being crude.

Q: Which artists inspire you?A: One of my favorites right now is Robert Eso.

But I also love the classic stuff like Georgia O’Keefe, can’t live without her.

Q: What sort of things do you paint? A: Mostly portraits, or bodies. The anatomy is

so complex it can be hard to master but you never get bored.

Q: Have you ever sold any of your work? A: A few things. I’ve done a few fairs and things

like that. But it’s hard, it can feel like people are rejecting you. Just because they don’t buy it though doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy it.

Q: Do you want to pursue an art based career?A: It’s a dream but not necessarily reality. You

have to be the best, and I think that I have the raw talent.

Q: How do you feel about the art nowadays compared to the classics?

A: The fi ne arts are dying off. Everything is so commercialized. There isn’t the same “get your hands dirty” aspect anymore; it’s all done on a computer.

Danny Lopez, 12:

Q: How long have you been drawing?A: For a long time now, 1st grade I guess. Ever

since then I’ve been doodling on my home-work and other stuff the school gives me.

Q: What type of art do you do?A: Mostly drawings and doodles, stuff like that.

Q: Where do you look for inspiration?A: I’d say the situations in my life have the most

infl uence on my work.

Q: Have you ever won a competition?A: Yes, it was in middle school and it was the

most depressing drawing ever. Seriously.

Q: Which artists inspire you?A: Salvador Dali has been one of my favorite art-

ists for a long time, he’s pretty chill.

Q: What type of things do you like to draw?A: I love drawing clocks and hands. Oh, and eyes

too.

Q: Have you ever sold any of your art?A: Yeah, some cartoons for restaurants. It was a

drunk burrito.

Q: Do you want to have an art based career?A: Yeah. I’ll have to see where it takes me.

Q: Do you impress the ladies with your skills?A: I only hope to impress Madam Fern.

Q: How do you think today’s art compares with the classics?

A: With all the new technologies people have a larger variety of choices to express their emo-tions. One of the most fascinating things about the human brain is that it will never stop creat-ing, or remembering. The old forms of art will never die, they will only be added to.

Karolina Sulima, 11:

Q: How long have you been drawing?A: For a long time. I remember when my kin-

dergarten teacher asked me to draw what I did over the weekend, I think that’s when it started.

Q: What type of art do you do?A: I make illustrations and random doodles, and

the occasional nice thing that Mrs. Warnke tells me to do. I have a fascination with surreal-ism.

Q: Where do you look for your inspiration? A: It all comes from my imagination and I incor-

porate things that I have seen in other works into my own, but in my own way.

Q: Have you ever won any type of competition?A: Yeah, I won one in 7th grade where I had to

draw a still life.

Q: What artists inspire you?A: Danny Lopez hands down.

Q: What sort of things do you draw?A: I draw a lot of animal cartoons and trippy

monster things. And lots of cats obviously.

Q: Have you ever sold any of your drawings?A: No, but I give a lot to my friends. I don’t think

I’d ever want to sell them. Money’s the devil.

Q: Do you plan on having an art based career?A: I would like to illustrate a children’s book some

day. But I’ll probably work in a cubicle.

Q: How does the art from today compare with the art from the classic periods?

A: We no longer paint powdered men in wigs and puffy outfi ts. I defi nitely like the older works, it took so much more work and talent to make those than those than the computer generated things of today. There needs to be a puffy outfi t revival.

Compiled and photos by Gabby Lopez

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Warped Tour is a summer tra-dition for many high school students, a time when they can listen to many of the art-ists they love all in one place. From the pounding bass to the sound of screaming fans, there is never a shortage of excite-ment. On June 17 that excitement is coming to Sports Author-ity Field at Mile High. Ticket prices range from $42 to $54, but no matter what you pay for your ticket the experience will be worth it. The tour will only be here for one day, so don’t miss your chance. This year’s lineup is differ-ent from those in the past. The bands are ranging from pop/punk bands, such as All Time Low and New Found Glory, to the rap stylings of T. Mills; variety seems to be the name of the game this year. The mixture of music on this tour should make it one of the best of the summer. The diverse collection of music promises to attract an equally diverse crowd. Wheth-er you go to see a metal band or an acoustic set, you will not be disappointed by any of the artists on tour. Mayday Parade is a rock band based out of Tallahassee, Florida. They are one band that I would recommend see-ing on this year’s tour. From start to fi nish Mayday Parade

will have enough charisma to keep an audience going, even after hours in the hot sun. Their style of music ranges from catchy dance-fl oor hits like “Center of Attention” to the stripped down sounds of “I Swear This Time I Mean It.” Because of the diversity they have in their tracks, May-day Parade has something to offer to any listener. Even if you have never heard a song by them, it would be worth your time to go check them out and expand your own mu-sic knowledge. If you feel like listening to some rap, go to T. Mills’ show. He captures the suaveness and swag that every rapper should have. That combined with his sick beats and his smooth rhymes, T. Mills is one of a kind. He will blow your mind. He has a different style with every song, so there is never a dull moment when listening to him. Some of his songs such as “Me First” could almost be considered a pop song be-cause of the beat it has. Then there are songs like “Vans On” that have such a catchy hook, it will make you want to hit the dance fl oor. T. Mills would be one artist I wouldn’t mind seeing live for the fi rst time on Warped. For anyone looking for something a little heavier, go see Of Mice And Men. Nope, it’s not just a book anymore.

It has been transformed into a metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. Known for their killer breakdowns and epic screams, Of Mice and Men are a force to be reck-oned with in concert. Their stage presence is almost unparalleled to other bands. Songs like “OHIOI-SONFIRE” and “O.G Loko” are fueled by guitar breaks and are sure to be a breed-ing ground for mosh pits. Of Mice and Men may not be for everyone, but anyone who is into metalcore needs to check these guys out. A staple to every Colorado kid’s Warped Tour visit should be our hometown band of Breathe Carolina. Since their single “Blackout,” Breathe Carolina has become one of the most talked-about elec-tronica bands out there. These two Colorado na-tives can make some great dance anthems. Anyone want-ing to fi nd the next big party hit needs to go see Breathe Carolina, they will keep the crowd moving all day with their hypnotic beat and lively lyrics. Warped Tour is an experi-ence like no other, and with all of the bands going this year it is sure to be one to remem-ber. It would be an great way to start the summer off with a bang.


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On a hot summer day, you get a craving for something sweet and cool. At the end of last summer that thing was frozen yogurt, and fro-zen yogurt places started popping up every-where. Winter has come and gone, Will people start going again, or was it just a last summer thing? And when they do, where should they go? For Columbine students, that means Nella’s or Yogurtland. Popular without a doubt, Yogurtland was one of the fi rst fro-yo places to the area. “Yogurtland is currently the only frozen yo-gurt retailer that makes its own frozen yogurt with its own proprietary recipes,” Yogurtland Communications Coordinator Jane Kim said. “This is the key in ensuring the highest standard of quality and taste. Moreover, since we control the research and development of each fl avor, we are able to put real food in our recipes for health and taste benefi ts. ” “Yogurtland is the best frozen yogurt ever,” Junior Jordan Sturgell said. Kim also said they source their ingredients from around the world, but to ensure the origi-nality of their frozen yogurt, they do not share this information publicly. “Out of the two yogurt places between Nel-la’s and Yogurtland, Yogurtland is the best,” Freshman Emily Owens said. "Yogurtland is the best because the yogurt is better tasting and we have to drive further, which builds up the anticipation for it," Junior Quinn Silco said, "They also have a bigger vari-ety and it is cheaper than others." “There are real pistachios in our pistachio fl avor and Ocean Spray cranberry juice in our Cran-Raspberry Tart, “Kim said. “We charge by weight so you can get as much or as little as you would like. Each cup is customized to each guest. On average, a cup of yogurt will cost be-tween $3.50 to $4.50.” Another popular frozen yogurt place around Columbine is Nella’s, partly because it is so close to the high school, and partly because of what it sells. According to nellasfroyo.com, Nella’s is different and better than other frozen yogurt franchises because it is “all the fl avor

without all of the guilt of other typical frozen desserts.” Some students like Nella’s because of their toppings and quality of their fl avors. “Nella’s is my favorite because of their toppings. Defi nite-ly, the sour gummy worms are the best,” Fresh-man Austin O’Canna said. Freshman Peyton Gardner and Freshman Cassandra Whannel both agree that Nella’s is the best because of their fl avors. “Nella’s is the best because it has better fl a-vors than Yogurtland and I also have a punch card there,” Senior Janie Spresser said. Nella’s also incorporates specialty fl avors or creations they make themselves. “Nella’s my favorite because they have special fl avors like Butter Beer from Harry Potter,” Freshman Ma-son Armstrong said. Junior Nika Banes thinks Nella’s is the best because of its location and that means she doesn’t have to drive far. Yogurtland was founded in February of 2006 by a man named Phillip Chang. Nella’s is the owner’s name backwards, a TRebel alumni, and it opened in April 2011. Out of the two frozen yogurt places between Nella’s and Yogurtland, Yogurtland is the cheap-est. Charging 33 cents while Nella’s is charging 39 cents. Overall, then, when put up to the task, Nella’s offers more variety in fl avors and its location is more appropriate for the students. Yogurtland is the cheaper of the two by 6 cents and then when compared, the customer satisfac-tion comes fi rst.


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Fro-Yo is Here to Stay Past summer yogurt glory has returned for this summer as well

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