The mountain area’s newspaper since 1958
WEEK OF MAY 25, 2023
VOLUME 64 | ISSUE 29
Members of the Evergreen High School class of 2023 traverse the stairs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on the way to the graduation ceremony on May 19. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
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Conifer graduates Bryce Merrill, Madeline Potter and Grace Hancock sing the class song “Country Roads” by John Denver. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
Evergreen High School grads laud Conifer High grads talk about the sunshine, rain as they head to new challenges successes, opportunities BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Evergreen High School’s graduation was all about thankfulness and possibilities. Attendees at the 90th commencement ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 19 listened to graduate and faculty speakers address thankfulness for students’ time at EHS with the support of family and friends, and plans for the future,
noting that being true to themselves and making a difference were as important as getting a job. The school lauded valedictorian Olivia Campsie and salutatorian Anne Elliston Barwell among the 245 members of the class of 2023. Graduates were offered $11 million in grants and scholarships for further education and accepted $3 million. SEE EHS GRADS, P21
BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Conifer High School’s graduation ceremony was filled with sunshine and rain, successes and dreams, gratitude and recognition. More than 200 graduates received their diplomas as they anticipated their next steps during an outdoor commencement on the Conifer High School football field that showed off the foothills’ unpredictable weather
— first sunshine, then rain. “Part of today is realizing that one of the biggest things we are taking with us is the identity,” said graduate Maya Dawson, who was the ceremony’s master of ceremony. “(We are) mountain kids. … Regardless of where you go from here, there will always be a new trail. Remember, you’re a mountain kid, and mountain kids are tough.” SEE CHS GRADS, P22
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