https://security-widefield.cvlcollections.org/files/original/0354a9fe073aa461ec27515ba6927b5d.pdf 7eab3dbc2a1343b99ae13a91e06d74d4 PDF Text Text �• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-13: BACK TO SCHOOL 14-33: SENIORS 34-59: FALL SPORTS 60-67: FALL CHRONOLOGICAL 68-91: UNDERCLASSMEN & STAFF 92-97: WINTER CHRONOLOGICAL 98-111: WINTER SPORTS 112-133: CLUBS 134-145: TEAM/CLUB PHOTOS 146-161: SPRING SPORTS 162-173: SENIOR TRIBUTES & SPONSORS 174-180: INDEX & COLOPHON ��Do you sec that big purple line that\ going through the page'? That's our theme! It is the line that runs through all of Mesa Ridge. it is our life'., blood (we bleed purple after all). That line aho connects us Between Then and Now. our past and our present. In accordance to that. thts year our hook is multimedia yearbook (we're bringing a little hit of new school to our old school). some of the pictures throughout the hook have videos attached to them. In order to \ iev. the'>e \ ideos. you'll need to download the Yearbook AR app. it's available on the apple store and/or the google play store. Once you've dO\vnloaded the app. follow us at yearbookmesaridge. With the app open. hover over a picture with a purple ampersand and then watch the photo come to I i fe! On an amusing note, we also have a little game inside this hook. it's called "Find the mpersand!" Try and find them all. Good luck! (The answer can he found in the Index.). ��Our school opened 20 years ago with our first graduating class in 1999. Currently, we have two teachers at Mesa who were graduates of that first class (Mr. Joshua Morse and Mr. Jeffery Thomas) as well as 10 or1ginal staff members (Mrs. Karen Wagers, Mrs. Lisa Felice, Mr. David Reeder, Mrs. Kelly Fini, Mrs. Lori Duran, Mrs. Nadia Fischer, Mrs. Holly Ward, Mrs. Sherry Mileto, Mr. Glenn Purvis, and Mr. Phil Olivas). �S r. Kelly Farnham worked throughout the summer with Coach Galaydick so that she could part1c1pate 1n the Summer State Track Games, 'I was one of the only ones o show up, so I got a lot of one on one t1me w·th Coach,' remarked Farnham. She placed second 1n discus and PRed m shot with a 28.6 foot throw. Sr Kel y Farnham throwing dtscus. (Pictured right) Sr. Ke 'Y Farnham throwing shotput. (Pictured far right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �esa Ridge athletes stay active year round. For example, the soccer program has a plan to do that from occasionally practicing over the summer to their pre-season tournament. Like many sports soccer has a little pre-season requirement for their athletes known as ... HELL WEEK. "It was literally Hell!' said Jr. Scott Grybos. Our soccer players ran and ran and ran, continuously, all week: by the end their legs barely had the strength on hobble off the field. But th1s prepared them for their pre-season tournament. 'It was fun (the tournament) and a great learning experience,' sa1djr. Devonte Robinson (Pictured left). It was a very successful tournament because our grizzles made it to the finals and took second. M Semor Kev1n Hernandez dnbble$ up the field. (Pictured le ) How IS you're first touch Soph. Dornen H1ll? (Pc ured le ) Sophomore Ky e Costra ca ch~ng he cross. (PIC ured below) uys and Dolls was first a play and now a movie. set in ew York. dunng he Roaring 20's. This was a time of self-discovery and rebellion in the midst of prohibition and Gambling. However. here 1n Colorado. the lead. Obadiah "Sky" Masterson, was played by Mesa Ridge's very own Mr. Christopher Varano. and Sister Sara Brown was played by a Mesa Ridge alum. adine Salvator. who graduated 1n 2016. The lead of the play was not able to make open1ng nigh so Varano had to step up as understudy because he was the only person that had the lines memorized; he show must go on after all. G • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Grizzly Great urnrn r ���'I like to listen to music to get rid of stress. Th1s year is pretty easy, easier than freshman year 1n my opm1on. I'm tak1ng really easy classes," said Soph. Tiernan Rose. (Pictured below) igh school: arguably the most significant 4 years of an adolescent's life. With the start of a new year, students are faced with an overwhelming amount of fear, anxiety, and stress. Unfortunate yet common, these emotions can be linked to academic success or failure, depending on how they are managed. Many teenagers experience great stress throughout the year, and it is no wonder why. Managing schoolwork, a job, social life, home life, as well as the terrifying thought of 'adulthood,' and the never ending work load doesn't seem to get easier. The struggle is definitely real. Senior Laura Acevedo (pictured right) knows this all too well, with a list of 23 things that currently give her stress she presses on; 'free time' is a foreign term to her. There is so much pressure on the youth of today, yet Millennials are referred to as 'lazy,' and 'lacking work ethic?' It doesn't add up. Despite all of this, many students do not let it stop them. H 'I talk to people. If I'm m a bad mood or something, I'll text people on social media. talk to someone," said. Soph. Corbm Desilets.(Pictured below) 'Math 1sn't my strong suit, 1t's just difficult to me. Handling my stress, I go into my room and listen to musiC for a while, that's pretty much 1t," said, Jr. Jason Daniel. (Pictured right) ould you imagine that there was a time when baggy clothing was socially acceptable? As Mesa's 20th year approaches, we look back on how much the times have truly changed. Trends come and go, but there are certain styles that define a decade. In 1997, high schoolers were rocking Fubu jeans, extra-long t-shirts, jelly sandals, windbreakers, and shock watches. Which is very different from today's skinny jeans, joggers, basketball shorts, and high-tops. Popular movies released during the 90s, such as 'Clueless' and 'Empire Records' influenced the 90s teenage fashion. It was a time where individuals could express themselves through music, clothes, and hair, making it the most admirable thing about that decade. C Sr _Josh Carter models current fash1on trends complete with joggers, team swag. and high socks. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �"I think I get by. Stresses are like weights on your back. A little can motivate you , a lot will crush you. You either gain muscle, or a broken spirit. " -Sr. Laura Acevedo. With warm weather and sunny smiles, th1s school year 1s startmg off pretty pos1t1vely. When asked abou how she deals w1th stress, Soph. Ashley Aguliar sa d. 'That's a good quest1on. IJUSt draw a lot. or sleep.' {P1ctured far left) "Wi h stress. I usually wn e 1t down, what I'm stressmg about, or talk 1t out to my fnends," said, Sr. Jade Salazar·Orozco. {Pictured left) •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • Fall - Back to hool ���he first few weeks back to Mesa were filled excitement and stress. Many were rushing back to see their friends that they missed over the summer. While others were sweating at the thought of how much homework they will have. Meet junior Alexa Ligon and junior Angel Darling (Pictured below); Ligon states, "I'm happy to be back at school, staying at home can be kind of boring." Darling, on the other hand, stated, "I was anxious about being back. I am excited about meeting the different people in the year ahead, but I'm scared about how hard the AP classes will be." T What was your goal this year? "I want to be involved 1n as many thmgs that I can; I am looking forward to being more mvolved and making a lot more friends," said Jr. David Dougherty. (Pictured left) "If you had asked me at the very beg1nmng of the year what my goal was I would of said 'don't procrastinate,' but I would of been ly1ng. However, my goal is contmuously and always to not procrastinate," said Jr. Destmy Rocha. (Pictured right) Even though the scheduling process was chaotic for a lot of the students, for those who received the correct schedules it was a breeze. In this photo we have Sophomore Chris Anderson, who is a part of the JV soccer team, was one of the few who didn't have a problem with his schedule. (Pictured above) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �cheduling this year was more hectic than ever. Students had to drop one class to take another because a specific class happened at the same time as another one. A lot of the Grizzles received completely different schedules then they were expecting. Agreat deal of the students had classes that they didn't sign up for or they d1d not have a class slotted for a certain block; the Mesa Ridge counselors were swarmed with agitated students. Besides the schedule fiasco, students took time out of the schedultng process to see if they had any classes with their friends. Sophomores Haley Wolfe and Giana Hegmann took time out the busy scheduling and chat after a long summer of being away. (Pictured left) S The c.hanges to early lunc.h and Adv1sory have beer substant1al this year; mandatory was removed and early lunch IS ava lable sporad1c.ally. depending on your Advisory teacher's PLCs and h1s/her department polic1es regardmg behav1or, grades, and readmg. As a result, this lead many students to dislike the new early lunch pohcy. Jr. CarnngtonJohns on andJr Tr star> Kelly are a c.ouple of the students who go to early lunch and still have a good t1me. (Far left) In the halls of Mesa, many shenan gans are performed. These cool dudes: Fr. Kye Wilson, Fr Allen Shano, and Fr. John G1ll, w1th a tude. saw the camera and decided to strike a pose. (Pictured left) Although adv1sory isnt very long this year, many students still use it as a t1me to soc1alize w1 h their buddies or get some work done. Juniors M1chael Boden and Aust1n Rob1son are seen here having a mellow conversatiOn. (Pictured left) •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fall - Back to c.hool ·1 �Sr. Tylia Harns, Sr. Samantha Nguyen, andjr. Alissa Cole posed for a prcture while unnrng off to class. "I'm 2018% done w1th high school, but in all seriousness, like Dr. Seuss said 'Don't cry because .t's over, smile because it happened' and that really resonates with me. I thrnk about how lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard," said Sr. Tyliah Harris (pictured left) when asked about how she feels about her ast year of r gh school. �• • • �Son : 'Forever Young' by Jay Z 'We Moto: lUSt go with it' Flower: Purp1e Roses Color : Ster 1ng S lver/lmperial Purple Alejandro Aldaz .w· e eased fron s 4 ye3.r sen ence. Laura Acevedo Jaqueline Acosta Arrieta Christofer Adkins Jordan Akahi ·vou g tta rea ze· y• .J re the Devtl as Mucn as you are a Cod." Charles Mansor "When d1e, pour sweet tea down my grave. "There no >u<.h thing a· wmning and losmg. There 15 only won and lost, there 1s victory and defeat.· "It's about t1me." Jilyani AldeaJohnson Karla Alicea That w.. he .ast l.tte t< k of my ta~v ... kt, er stvle tne rest. Logan Alinas Braidan Allendorf ·oo n t tag t fight the umverse. It w1 .. k1,1 you before 1t k1lls 1tself." Hey do you know what makes naps so great? Stesta rhymes wtth fiestal" Justin Alvarado Mathew Anthony Silveria Arellano Aurianna Arrington F4YL skate.- ,e· Laura Backus "If Y' •dge a •sh by ' ab tty o d1mb a tree, 1t w1 gt.. v .. forever hn tng 1t IH up1d." Alber Etnste n Someday you'' be looking back on your 11fe at tne memor1es th1s 1s gonna be one of those mghts." · Tim McCraw Thank Cod, I m leaving! (. • "Laugh as much as you choose, but you w1ll not laugh me out of my opimon. ··Jane Bennett • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �'lfy< o're g< 1ng t 1ve 1fe 1ve 1! on the edge su that you knvw every dec S<On you made 1s the one that doesn't let you fall." Not Be Afra1d wnnen n the bible 365 t1me1. That, a da11y rem<nder from God to live everyday be1ng fearless." RICk Warren Derrion Barley "Fash1on 1sn 't clothmg or a style. It IS a way of thinking, a way of life, a legacy.· T onio Barraza 'I d rather take a h nee and fad, han to not try, knowing I could have succeeded. o opportumt1es m1ssed.' Audrieanna Bechert ·some tmes you .t h ve to throw on a crown and remmd them of who hey're deal1ng w1 h." Man1yn Monroe Fabian Bennett Emmalee Berry "Take the t1me to do <t rrght otherwise you Will have tv do 1t over: Fortune Coo ie Joshua Bessert "I've stepped on 1egos and still bounced back, what have you done)" Devon Black 'These thmgs are achtevable Wtth hard work. Fame, money. and Llamas." Austin Bottom "Everythmg IS proceed ng as I have foreseen. -Emperor Palpat1ne Terra Broome Danielle Brown "I w1sh there was a way to know you re m the good old days before you've actually left them."· The Office 'I feel ike my .eni >r quote sh uld be ,vmeth1~g funny., mean I've never taken anyth1ng ser1ous before. Why start now)' Kendall Brooks "Yesterday history, tomorr• >w IS a mystery, but today is a g1ft. That's why it's called the present.· Master Oogway Sarah Brown 'Difficulty at the beginning usua11y means ease at the end.' '()< 'I can be anythmg and everyth1ng that I w<,h to be, yet my greate1t w1sh is but a dream. I am the one and only, yet never the same." Caliphe Brown-Moore "Just peep and fall back." Dayna Burk ·All your problems are because you don't drink enough water." •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • enior~ �Bobby Bustillos Savannah Cameron "They .ay 1u .t be yot.. self so hat's why I'm a legend: Brandon Camp Joshua Carter Sadie Carter "I g< t lxlucted by al<el on(e. They gave me pa11U!kes th.ot tasted 1ke cardboard. They were he best waffles l"ve ever had." MIChael Moreno ·For a of you that slandered my name; o1ve long & prosper away from me!" "Vulcan Salute" 'When I was younger I wanted to be a Vetennar<an, now I want to be a veteran. U.S A1r Force." Harry Castillo Luis Castillo V'aniche Cavit • Dunng Y' 1fe. never t1 p dream ng. "one can take away your dreams." -Tupac Shakur "Whoevl"f troe• t< ~ e h w1ll not succeed, t-.Jt the u e wnu w fe»es h1s sms & eaves them beh1nd w II find mercy." Proverbs 28:1314 Diego Ceniceros Malachi Chambers ·A lot f thmgs can change around you, but dont let them change you. "Nobody .ees tears when you're standing 1n a storm." W orking harder now, ve easy later. Elijah Cisneros "I JUSt want to conquer pe •pie and the1r souls." Mike Tyson Th1s Senior Spotlight goes to, Bailey Babak, for committing "thousands and thousands· of hours for only a few short mmutes on a field, he is on the now first time in history, 3rd place in State Marching Band of Mesa Ridge. When asked how it felt and what was his favorite part of it all he said, "It's relieving. Just the feeling of being a part of that My favorite thing that I will never forget was the food. One time I ate 9 full sized burritos; I ate every one under a minute. I don't regret it till this day." mp... ' t eg< t""''e• "" op from the oeg;o• v<> & I thmgs don t wor C>Yt then uke ano'ner shot • l d K Abdelnou- Jovai Clark-Milligan Kaleigh Clem "Never f· >rget W1th knowledge comes m1stakes & those teach us solut1ons. Always remember every quest1on has an answer & every answer has a question." "I don't want to sound ike a beauty pageant contestant, but I want to end world hunger." • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �If ,. t- ' ;, ~ :. . - Cameron Clouse Nikolas Connors "Just keep ,mi ing. the darkne .s WI get you nowhere. "I miSS lack." Demetrius Contreas Ali Cook The only t1me I set the bar low s for L1mbo." M1chael Scott 'The g< >d y >U do tuday may be forgotten tumv<ruw. Dv goud. Give the world the best you have & It may never be enough. G1ve your best anyway." Mother Teresa Sukari Corley Isaiah Crawford Taylin Cumro Adri'ana Currin T ayloranne Davis Tnd the good in goodbye." "My dreams al I got and I' diefor It, if I love 1t w1th a passion, I'm a nde for 1t." -Future 'When I d e. want people d J group prOJel.t w1th to ~wer me m '-' the ground so tbey can let me down one last t1me.· "L1fe moves pretty fas If yvu dont stop & look around once and awhile, you'll miss 1t." Ferns Bueller Youdoyvu Tay· Mom Jeremiah Dearment Andrew Demello Ruby Donelson "Rule 51 S •met•me• you re wrong ·Jesse Stern "I w1 always be there to catch you when you fall .. .sa1d the ground.' 'Life is what you make 1t t< be no what others make 1t to be for you so keep on fighting to stay true to who you are.· Devin Dowding Jeremiah Doria 'Succe~ wO,ere preparat ln and opportuMy mee . ~M cour. t \1¥ ~ er field of bdttle we saute our flag of the USA.' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • en1or ~ t:' t ..,e s he honor ·1 �Cameron Adkins Luke Anderson Bailey Babak Trevon Back Anthony Bailin Sed rick Barnes Jr. Christen Barringer Emily Borchard Isaiah Brooks Ciera Brown Rebecca Brunner Kayley Cook Dillon Courkamp Kevin Danzl Alexis Davis Jaxon Dees Salvatore Deliberti : .::·~ifi.~ ·.. ' '....··-~ 1..~.~. .~ .·f . ._ ·j Yasiris Rivera Diaz Sophie Domondon James Ellis Danny Estrada Dominick Fini Joshua Galase Carlos Garcia Emilio Garcia Estevan Garcia Quentin Gilbert Elizabeth Glunt • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Brylee Doyle lzaiha Eaton Ju-Wan Edgerton Kassie Eggen 'Schoo wa. ea,y. 1t was ke riding a b1ke, except the bike. the ground, and everythmg IS on fire because 1t was hell.' 'Wa1t that was d11e t day?' 'If you get out the .h •wer clean ... How do toweb get d rty?" 'Okay fne. But ·m g( mg to com pta 11 he wnv e t1me.• 1n the Alex Erdmann Xristian Faavae Kelly Farnham Makenna Farnham Scott Fisher 'Brother, where are you?' 'Everyone has a m unta1n to overcome, but 1t s the JOUrney to the top that counts.' 'Learn to enJOY the process not just the outcome. Seize the day. Because. you know ... seizures.' o ma er how m• :h t hurts, how dark 1 gets. or no matter how hard you fa I, you are never ou of the figh .. .' D'Angelo Fletcher Emily Fogall 'L,fe goe by n the bl nk of an eye. so uve everyday ,i e 1t s your last, cause you only l1ve once :).' 'Don· ever er me• ne e I you that you can· o'- •.Jme I 1g. You want someth1ng. go get •t Pertod. • Austyn Ford Elizabeth Fortune 'They :ay f y u dream anyth ng more tnar, vnte, ,f, sure to come true." 'I'm 1 F or 1 ~e te e • a ee you 1n my fu ure. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • enior ·2 �Aurora Foster Marissa Gallegos Katherine Garrett Kayode Gbogi Emmanuel Abigail Glunt 'I c uld act e I care. but that sounds exhaustmg." Un dia A .a vez. "One day at a t•me." ·A of our tomorrows depend upon today." You rea 1y shouldn't be worrymg. You have l1fe; all you have to do is ive." 'I relate to Steve Rogers because I, too. would start a civil war to protect Bucky Barnes." Anthony Gonzalez Tiana Gonzalez Julian Graham 'Phones! Headphone. Come on Help me out! Mr. Sm1th will come and get yal" Mr B 'My g~rlfnend took my senior p•cs w• h my phone." I skate." Von Jerome Gonzales The person who sacr !ices everything hey have. w111 always succeed." Aliyah Gonzalez "Sc ~me< .,e w1 alway ~mel ~<= ~ett1er, e w1 atways be ~m · er, someone w I always be younger, but they Will never be you • K.lyne We~t Travis Graves 'Wa1t. real fe ha,n't even started yet?' Alexis Griego 'At the end of the day you were born w1 h you and you're gonna die w•th you. So you need to love you." Lauren JauregUI Caleb Griswold Luke Grotelueschen 'I have en Jgh pr• >blems •n r1y ife. I don't need math g•v•ng me more!' t ab t ow h ya n r It' a!A..ut ~ w h..-~ y u ..an get h•t and keep mov1ng forward How much you can take and keep moVIng forward. That show w nnmg IS done • Rocky Balboa • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Christopher Guevara Put suns•:reen on, y u re gotng t look like your father after marchtng band." Mom Anna Hammel 'W• re, optmvn. vu my~ • l.umble t .nexr au~t1ble .:Nurce of mag<C. capable of bo mflict<~g <ntury and remedY'~& It ' 'Our r ent t< evert at the sun, uut we were tl e .;n.m. So we never looked directly at our~elve~. afra<d we'd go bl nd.' 'Been altve for 17 year 6.231 days. 890 weeks and I'm still procrasttnat<ng. • Amanda Harman Andre Harmon 'I pray that when I die, at of hel wtll rejoice that I am no longer m the fight.' Thanks G ogle. This Senior Spotlight goes to Taylin Cumro. Years of bemg in school and hours of study1ng lead her to be at the top of her c ass. She has been m the running for the 201 7 2018's Valedictorian since her Freshman year. Given her ded1cation to her education 1t is no surprise that Cumro plans to study at UNC and become a pediatric nurse. Tobias Harris Tyliah Harris Portia Harvey Mariah Hayes Kylie Hebel 'I am >ver here Bratherl' 'Life s too sh •rt to be .er'ous all the ttme. Sv If you can't laugh at yourself. call me .. I'll laugh at you 'Are you senous; are you k<dding me?· 'I can't hear you. tt's too dark tn here! Patrick Star 'The s a e< ve al ther people, prays fc re e e • ~.>t .uffer and bear the deepc:1t wounds and scars of war Douglas McArthur Arnell Henry Kevin Hernandez Israel Hernandez Nevarez Zarah Hilliard Authrianna Holland 'Every ttme y •u stay >Ut late, sleep tn, miss a workout, and don t gtve 100%; you make 1t that much eas<er for me to beat you.' ' Every day is be er I Love betng a Mex<can 'Don't waste tears on people who have no mtent<on of eeping your heart rom breaking.' The close .t you can be near someone, IS st 1 the far hest away you can be from them.' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • en1or ·2 �'The path to my heart IS paved m hoof print." Zaria Hunter Katelyn lmes 'You're never fully dressed Without a sm"e." 'Think like a proton and stay posit1ve.' Sabryna Jackson MikaylaJackson Webster Erika Jewell Wa1 ,What') Where are we gomg? Wha se are we a ?' Dante Johnson Kori Johnson You d· n t need t1 quote a great person to be one Ab1ga1l Adams · Better late than ugly!' 'Closed mouths d• >n't get fed." Tae· 'Catch you on the flipp1ty flip.· TieraJones Sarah Kay Nolan Kemp Devante King Daevion Kinnard 'I hmk everybody's we1rd. We shou d al, celebrate our 1ndMdual1ty and not be embarrassed or ashamed of 1t.• '!love pasta. running clothes. water, and KT tape. Yep, you guessed 1t, I run cross Country." 'Life 1s ke playmg a v1deogame W1th someone better than you: somet1mes you wm but most of the t1me you lose." 'Had a dream I wa k1ng, I w1 >ke up. st111 kmg. 'They say you are what you eat, but I don't remember eating a goat.' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Raymond Greene Orion Gonzales Zakary Greenwell Mikayla Griffith Jeremiah Harrison .. ~ ·•·· v ~\- .wl. o·'l ·Jt,,-4~ c-i l,,\ ·•. . , ~~ '.. - . ' .. ~ . Noah lngleston Kiree Henderson Rachael Hess Preston Hill John Hubbard Johnson Skyllar Hylands John Christian Jackson Abigail Jenks Kayla Johnson Hope Kaumatule Madison Kincaid Matrin Krick Amyia Lamb Austin Listenberger Angelina Lontz Fatima Lopez Hannah Mariano Daniel Marsh •• • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • ••• • • • • enior . -i . - ·2 �Chaelene Kinnon Chandell Kinnon Shaienne Knox Kyle Kuhfeld Dianna Kyle Maldonado To 1n 1mty And beyond. The four states of Matter· A) Solid B) Liqwd "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." "This feels like my JOUrney IS commg to an end, but m reality, 1t's only beginning." C)Gas D)Biack lives t .. . ··:... a, i·,. . ~ ~(~. Katherine Lanerie Devon Leimkuhl Patricia Liwanagan Devin Lueck 'Me t per e are otl "f pee,, e -;"t e hvughts are ...,mevne ebe s . helf lives a m miU)'; thel!' paSSiors a quotatiOn.· Oscar W1lde (1 97) Brian Maberry "Whoopah" Chandler Bing To finally answer y< ur quesn •n. I wa~ always laugh g because everyth•ng was a b1g ole· JOke." "Take 1t easy • "I live my life one s1n at a t1me." Justine Maggard Mariah Manning ·y. ur struggle s JUSt a part of your story." Unknown 'S< ..,etlme• al Y"U need 20 second> vf emba., a>s•ng bravery. and someth•ng great w•ll come of 1t." BenJam•n Mee Samantha Marez Dylan Martell It alway• .eem• mp< ssible until1t s done. Nelson Mandel a "I keep my .elf amu .ed and others confu,ed. · Benedict Cumberbatch • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Kristina Martin Anabelle Martinez 'Dnnk cactus ruiCe It' I quench yal Noth1ng·s quench1er! It's the quench1est!' Sokka Y· •u tel me t quoet de "'" .ause my vt'mlvn> make me le» beautefur, but I was not made w•th a fire 1n my belly so I could be put out.' Rupo Kaur Maria Martinez Gavin McHugh 'Love s n the a1r when heart s a fire is fly1ng high. - Brad Rice 'It's okay to eat f:sh ·cau .e they don't have any fee .ng:.. •rvana Alexis Medina Brenden Medina Ariana Miera Emily Miller Seth Mitchell 'Never et the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.' Babe Ruth Any t1me ye "r.ave an 't tumty to make a difference 1n the> world and you don't, then you are wastmg your time on Earth.' Roberto Oemente ' A we~rdo, but I'm rea. though.' ASAP Rocky Y· .u·re braver than y u believe, and stronger than you seem. and smarter than you thmk.' - Christopher Robin ·y. u need the dark in ·der to Michael Moreno Sierra Monti My t1me my soul 'L fe fe, bu fe :e w1th a dab of dirt. show the light.' - Bob Ross Miguel Moreno Audry Munoz Katherine Neault Wege>tch ·e t< de Coach Braaten 'The f· •ture bel g t( thuse who bel1eve , t •e beauty of the~r dreams.' Eleanor Roosevelt t me or wa a Ma 11"'1 (Je Gordbrum) real y ~Jot rn JurasSic Park) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ·2 niors �Rein Mazion Alexis Miller ".lA.' ~- •.. ' ; ~,. ;; -~ Christian Leonardo Meadows Adrien Melendez Destiny McKinley Joseph Mondragon Tanae' Montgomery Abigail Moore Edward Mouchette Samantha Nguyen Trenton Olsen Andy Orantes Rosales Karla Ortiz Morales William Owens Courtnie Pino Jazmin Presas lhsan Regis Mark Ruzinsky Jade Salazar-Orozco Merrill Samuels • ' · ~-- · :-~ ~, Eric Oakes Sienna Pipkin • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Deven Nelson Brooke O'Brien 'Sc me h ng g• J happen. thank God. Somethmg bad happen, thank God cause that's lessons.' 'Life n't about wa•tmg f, the storm to pass ... It's learning to dance in the rain.' Marialli Oliveira W(J( , tely t knowledge that IS 1dle ' Khall Gbran Riley Osantowski Mia Pagani Justin Palmer Sean Patterson Lega•y What egacy? It plantmg seeds in a garden you never seen.' 'Work unt1 you no longer have to mtroduce yourself.' Harvey Specter "I bet I'm he only Jed• w•th a diploma." "Contm 1e unt n tr me r •w ." 'For I can do al thmgs through Christ, who gives me strength.' Ph1lipp1ans 4:13 I have not failed. I've ust found 10,000 ways that w1ll not work.' Thomas Edison Diana Quintanilla Jennifer Ranne 'Why I uld I live 'P t< ot''"' pevple'> ex <ectat ' ,tead vf my own?" Kat Stratford (10 th•ng> I hate about you) 'I cry at the end of the day, nut with fresh makeup.· K1m Kardash1an Ashton Orleans Darnell Oliver 'Keet ,e Y' •ve e f• guaran eed happmess w1 be w1thm reach.' Connor Pretzinger -- u 1kr ~""try. n pee..., e hate poetry. Overheard at the Washington, DC bar The Senior Spotlight goes to: Colin Roberts. Some mtght not know this about Colin Roberts, but he is a cheerleader and the Captain of a nattonally ranked cheer team. He's been doing cheer since his freshman year, which he admits that originally he had an aversion to being a part of until his mother made him and his brother participate because she had lost all of her male cheerleaders to graduation. Colin then got a scholarship offer in his Sophomore year, which sparked a fire in htm and now he even coaches. As a senior tn High School Colin is a 4A State Champion coach at Cheyenne Mountain High School and coaches a youth squad of kids ages 6-9. That's a pretty impressive resume for someone so young. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • eniors ·2 �Devon Ricketts Faith Riehl Gabriel Riehl "Every great person educates themselves.· eve1 h >W h •w hurt yc e; sm1le through the pam and hear ureak. And always keep tn m1nd what s best for you and never lose s1ght of wha you want • "What is jazz?" as Zachary Ring Brandon Roberts Colin Roberts 'Play f, >r he name n the fr nt >f he Jersey, not the name on the bac ; good players msp1re themselves, great players mspire others.· 'He wh ,ay• he can and he who says he can ·tare both usually right.' •Jt a1n t about how hard ya h1t 1t. It's about hard you can get h1t and keep moving forward.· Rocky Balboa Emily Rodrigues Shailynn Ryles Leann Emalee Sage Jeffery Sanchez Rey Sanchez 'Do m lfe th1ngs that make you forge to check your phone.' "And now I see the Fm1sh Lme." Chance the Rapper 'You are my .un h1ne my only sunshme you make me happy when sk1es are gray you II never know dear how much I love you please don t take my sunshme away ' My belief in you means nothing if yuu don t believe in yourself· "I thought life was gonna be easy peasy lemon squeezy. turns out 1t's difficult difficult lemon difficult." Moses Saole Zaccheus Sellier Mekhi Simmons Joshua Singels Ashley Stevens oeso far ure ~the t vf w. g w en one os overtaken by temporary defeat." apoleao H1ll "Happme· s .s. havmg friends who are 1diots." 'J"ve been hroug~ thiCk & th1n, ,ust to 1t m, but I found that be1ng me, people w1lllike me for who I am.' 'That s what I we ab. .ut these high s~..hool g1rls. man. I get older, they stay the same age.' 'When I walk 1nto rea •ty. I slam the door shut and ,cream. "I wanna go back to my fantasy." ·or.~ t e • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Miles Stockton Jacin Stroman Katelynn Sunday Alexis Sutphin Kendrick Taylor "Don t fight other people's battles unt<l you finish your own." "It started out okay but 1t got worse from there." "I had 17 years to come up w1th th<s and I still couldn't think of anythmg." "You were g•ven th ife because you are strong enough to live 1t." 1na Simone Yo! WiliSm<th Jeremy Theriault Adam Tichenor Michael True Tyler Tutton Elijah Valdez "I don't know." "When it comes down to 1t, nothmg else matters. JESUS IS BETTER!" "When are Sen1or Quotes due?" "Fast 1s fine, but accuracy s everything.· Wyatt Earp I sa Jesus "Back in my heyday. I would kill M<cheaiJordon, one-on-one." Levar Ball Ashley Vega ·s, •metlme~ you have to be a glowst<Ck. Somet<mes you have to break before you shine." Sydnee Volcic "5'2 but my attitude 6'1 This Senior Spotlight goes to Adri'ana Currin! Not only does she excel in her school work but she IS a.so light on her fee . Adr ana s a ba lerina when she isn't a student so we asked her what's it li e. She said, "Scheduling isn't that bad because to balance I have a set time for school. I don't dance everyday, 4 days a wee . however: when compet1 ion starts it takes up a lot of my free time on weekends. I've been a dancing ever s1nce I was 3 so it's kinda grown on me. It's great. I love it!" • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • enior �Future CNA, certified nursing assistant, Rachel Hess (pictured left) is enrolled in the AYPYN program. Getting an education as a future nurse is very complex; when asked about this Hess responded, 'They give you a lot of rules to follow, so when you mess up or do someth1ng wrong and don't take care of the patient the way you should, that falls back on you. You can get fined for that stuff. [However] 1t's really fun and 1t's something I really enJoy.' Time management is a very important skill in her daily duties, on top of regular h1gh school classes, she also has a part time job and she always tries to make as much time as possible with her family. Even though she has to sacrifice a lot, Hess loves her career choice. 'It's really nice for me to be able to comfort them (the patients) and give them support for what they're going through.' Tristan Widic Chloe Welch ·~ ey ca me WeiLf go the JUICe. se' I Ahmani Wooden p 1t 1t •n everythmg that I w• re 1re w1th the crown, no I'm not lucky, I'm blessed.' · ick1 M1naJ 'I learned al about fe w1th a ball at my feet.' · Ronaldinho Kyle Young 'I need a room r 1ed ,f m1rrors so I can be surrounded by winners.' 'Everything in our hands. Our own demise. our own success, our own destmy. Good or bad, It's on us. Always has been. Always will be. Create WISely.' Adonis Wallace Ellen Warner 'We a. have a destmy, It's up to you to figure out what it is.' 'Dent loose your mmd trymg to wa1t for people to come to the1r senses.' Kev1n Gates Tamika Washington 'En1 •y ·fe today because yesterday IS gone and tomorrow is never promised.' Logan Weaver 'It w> take a nation ,f m to hold me back.' ·Tim Howard ns Domanic Zornes Shaelynn Williams Brandon Willkomm One of the hardest lessons I have learned 1n my life IS, the easy path 1s not always the right path . 'A true :hampi •n IS not JUdged by how much he or she is adm1red, but by how well they can stand at the face of adversity.' I have enough me >ney to >ve comfortably for the rest of my life ... if! die next Tuesday.' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Jade Salazar Orozco Merrill Samuels Ramon Sanchez Nicolas Silva Mikayla Snider Carlos Soto Tre'von Stephens Jerrad Stockwell Eden Sykes Mercedes Tenorio Brown Desmond Tiry Tony Turman Cuahutemoc Vega Jack Whiteford Marshay Whittaker Grace Wilkerson • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • en1or ���'We've ltked to have done bener, but we have done some things tha we're very proud of," satd Vars1ty Coach Rob Braaten. 'We had a good streak 1n the m1ddle, that was pretty awesome, bu we de 1mtely underachieved. Off season wtll be teach1ng the kids to play for each other rather than themselves,· remarked Vars1ty Coach Dave Boden. • • • • • 'Overall I think we did pretty well. I mean, there are some thtngs we could've done bener so that we can get further There's definttely a learning po1nt, and we look forward seeing whatvars1ty does next year," said Sr. Derrion Barley ( 1). • • • • • • • • • • • • �ueled by determination and self-will, the Varsity football team's hard work has definitely paid off this season. From playing against teams that made state champs to grueling practices it hasn't stopped our players from giving it their all and coming up successful. Football is a popular sport that brings the community together; many fans, young and old, gather to watch the team play. The only sounds that can be heard from the crowd are screams of happiness and joy. Even after a loss, Mesa's team doesn't see it as a fail, rather a learning experience, taking what they've learned and using itto improve. Team dinners are especially the best, a time when the team comes together to crack jokes and enjoy one another's company. Head strong and ambitious, it is certain that the player's future is brighter than the sun. F n September 29th, the homecoming game, our team faced quite a challenge, playing against Heritage High School. With the support of friends and family in the crowd, the team used their screams of encouragement as energy. It's a blessing to have a benevolent community who supports all of the players and attend games constantly. There was definitely some struggle, but the players pushed through th1s diligently, and won the game, 45 to 26. Mesa isn't letting any other team breathe! This season was a great one, and one thing is certain: the future for the players has taken off running. 0 • • • •Var•·ity Football • • • • • �oth of the teams tried their throughout the season. both g1ving 1t their all. While both teams suffered from losses, hey also had the1r share of good imes. Each of them gave their all this season, gomg above and beyond what was expec ed. However with v1ctory, there is also loss. The boys on either team have learned how to deal with those t1mes. They have all given everything this season, work1ng harder and harder with each passing day. They picked themselves up from their losses and earned on. Even with these differing methods they were still on the field pra ce or he1r next game, wanting to win the next one. They took some w1ns: they took the1r losses. but most importantly. they all grew. D)ohn Hudson IS a freshman on the (-squad football team. The season was a great experience for Hudson, "We had a good season. we had the best rankmg out of all the other teams, and we played together as a earn so It was pretty good: Hudson has been pla)'lng football s1nce he was 5 years old and he is de ermmed to ma e Varsity next year. Cyrus Escalante is a freshman on the football team and he loves the season so far. "The foot ball organ1zat1on, they treat me good, and I JUSt love playing for Mesa." Escalante omproved Immensely on his form through out the season, and he plans to pursue Vars1ty next year. "Determing catch." • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �DefensiVe une up. Grve rt all you go "I remember throwrng hrm [Isaiah Brown (below} the ballrn one of our home games and him juking the defender," sard Fr. Patrick johnson Soph. lsarah Brown. featured below, remembers johnson s pass and rt was super exc trng. "I JUS got so much adrenaline. And ot was just a lot of fun," saod Brown. W hen Mesa Ridge High School's JV and C Squad football teams took to the field, they started a legacy they would uphold for the rest of their high school career. These two football teams will work towards the future. With each practice, game and day that goes by. they are work.ng to better themselves as well as the team. The team is constantly pushing themselves as well as each other. This dynamic helps create a group that supports each other through thick and thin. The whole team works towards the eventual goal to be on the Varsity team. Each of them will continue working and pushing towards their future. Every individual on the team tries their hardest everyday of the season. The group continues to support each other daily. They are all anxiously waiting for what ever the rest of their careers will hold. • Football • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JV• - quad �Fr. Anadna Martinez ge mg ready to bat. (Pictured right) Sr. Emmalee Berry dives in for the catch. (Pictured below) Fr. Isabella Qu1ntana and Fr. Anadna Martinez Ge ing ready before the pitch against Standley Lake. (Pictured right) Sr. Elizabeth Fortune warms up between innings. (Pictured right) Soph. Kylee Bunnell catches he ball against Standley Lake. (Pictured above) Sr. Emmalee Berry, Fr. Aubree Krupp, Soph. Kylee Bunnell, Fr. Bella Quintana, and Fr. Anaela Martmez celebrate an infield out against Standley Lake. (Pictured above) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sr. Katherine Garrett keeps an eye on the ball as she goes for a grounder aga1nst Cheyenne Mounta1n. (P1c ured below) Fr. Aubree Krupp and getting a l1ttle extra info Bustillos against (Pictured below) esa R1dge varsity soft ball had a great year; The best part about this year was when we 'run-ruled' Widefield,' said Soph. Ky1ee Bunnell. To ·run-rule" someone is when a team is winning aga1nst another team by a great deal in a single inning; the score between Mesa and Widefield was 16 to 3 hus causing he Grizzlies take home the Win. ·Another amazing part about this season was when he other sports would come up and support,' commented Bunnell. The Grizzlies had a phenomenal league result ofl·l. M • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •varsity • •ottball • • • • ·4 �Junaor Morgan Orman (Pictured nght) can be ~een w1 h the ball in her m n nght be ore agg ng out the Stanley Lake runner. Mesa won the game 15-8 again~t Stanley La e. Just like an any sport, Softball is demand an g. Rigorous training and condanonang IS requared, player~ hate at and some maght even find enJoyment an at Whe her you hate at, love at, or are andafferen ; you cannot deny. at helps you wan . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Freshman Kyla Tynan (Picture left) is getting ready to throw the ball to an unseen player Junior Morgan Orman. Freshman Jenica Dees, and Junior Aerionna Wise (Pictured below) get ready for a p1tch be1ng thrown. Jumor Aerionna Wise and Freshmanjerica Dees (Pictured nght) get ready to catch a stray ball. • •oftball• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JV• •- quad ·4 �esa Ridge Htgh School, is very proud of the fact we have a very diverse community, ranging from our students to our faculty. No one person ts exactly the same, we all come from different backgrounds, city, states, and even countnes. We can all find sim larities we can all relate to. Our Boys golf team all found that similarity, the game of golf, and the struggles of Regionals. M "The golf team started off really strong during the regular season, then came regionals where we all just had a really bad day,· said Senior Devin Lueck after being asked how the season went. "I honestly started golf because my grandpa and dad taught me how to do it, and I thought that tt"d be a tough sport to learn." Sr. Brandon Willkomm Golfis not all quite and focused, jacob Workentine Jr, is pictured here Striking a pose for our photographer. Showing, he's having a good time playing. Mr. Huerena looktng over the shoulder of one of our players. Mr. Huerena also plays Golf, So one could say he knows what he's dotng. Soph. Johnathan Menini (in the Camo Hat) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �ore often than not people say Golf is a boring useless sport, but the boys on our Golf team say different, "Yes, it may be boring to watch, but its so much more fun to play. My dad took me Golfing, I found it to be a very peaceful and different sport" Sr. Brandon Willkomm, plays golf for Mesa Ridge, along with others on his team. When asked about his team mates he says "1, mean I know them, its not a team sport, so I don't spend as much time with them as football players would. We're all friends though." Golf is a peaceful sport. Being out in the elements playing in a quiet environment. just as any sport, Golf requires sportsmanship. You are g1ven the responsibility to record your own scores, or in other cases your Caddie. Willkomm recollects on the times where he would just banter back and forth with all the other golfers from the other schools. The game of golf IS more than a game of just swings and luck, it's a game of precision and use of angles. Our golfers are very intelligent, and make golf enjoyable for themselves and the spectators. Coach Huerena likes to recall on the moment where Sr. Brandon Willkomm had no idea what to do on his very first tournament, but now the improvement shows. Mesa Ridge Golf and all the golfers will be remembered for their improvements, and for their amazing achievements. M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·4 Bo~s olf �T hrs season, Jr. Angelin. a Jackson became captarn of the Varsity Volleyball team, along with Jr. Kylie Lenberg and Sr. Alexrs Medrna. Being a captain is no easy task but it has ts benefits. Smce I'm captain I've stepped into more of like, a leader role and I know it's taught me more responsibilities and stuff like that for school,· says Jackson. A captain cannot carry a team on her own. Lenberg says, "We all work together, so when we work together we all help each other so, I don't know, we all just carry each other through the game instead of one singular person." The players think together to work their hardest. When Grizzlies work together, they can achieve new heights. "My favorite memory this season was beating Elizabeth after dropping two games or losing two and coming back and winning in 5, mainly because we came together as a team, we overcame them," says Jackson. The end results are amazing and worth it. "I think my teammates are amazrng, I wouldn't want to ask for anyone else. I thrnk they're hard working, they strive for what they want and they're just willing to go above and beyond. They're the best team," Jackson continued on. "I really enjoy our coach (Grace Neal). She's super nice. Her being young kind a allows us to talk to her more about stuff. She's a nice coach and it's easier for the whole team to get with her," says Junior Kylie Len berg. 'I started playing volleyball In elementary school. My P.E. teacher showed me it and from here I grew a love for ' and he actua ly became my !11gh school JV coach." said Jr. Mia Green. (Pictured right) The Mesa Ridge Vars1ty Volleyball g1rl5 ge s ready for a game aga1nst Sand Creek. They show great sportsmanship and pride a5 a team. (Pictured far right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �·we have a whole bunch of cheers that we came <~p w1th together so like, free balls we have l1ke th1s l1 le gun shoo hat l1ke we can really do to show the other team but like, we keep 1t to ourselves so 1t's really cool,' sa1d Jr. M1a Green. (Pictured below) SCOREBOARD HOME VS. KEN ~DY VS . lllllllliU- AWAifiy P==~ H-A MESA 1-3 ;vEST ,.. "Lt....... .... _ .... _ 111ft• .... 'My teammates really, really help me because they give me some hing to push forward through. L1ke when I m having a rough day 1t's l1ke I can go to pract1ce and know that they'll be there for me and I can be there for them. S uffllke that,' sa1d Jr. Angelina jackson. (Pictured left) n Saturday, September 9th, the Mesa Ridge Varsity Volleyball participated 1n a tournament against vanous schools including. They had high spirits and showed a great amount of diligence. When working together on the court they displayed vast amounts of communication and aggression towards other opponents. As for the coach, she showed leadership and dominance. Their game plans were exceptional and well thought out. At the end of the tournament, the Mesa Varsity Volleyball ended the tournament with 2 w1ns and 3 losses. 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Var • ity• Volleyball • • • • • �he Junior varsity girls have experienced both wins and losses when playing. They put a large amount of energy into each game played. The teamwork they presented on the court was miraculous. On the court they aren't mdiv1dual people; they act as one person to work towards a common goal. Fr.Jena Plattenberger, middle hitter, states one of the greatest moments she has had with the other girls share are the times spent on the bus, goofing around and cracking jokes. Even on the court, the girls' lighthearted nature are shown. When a girl messes up they all gather together and laugh it off. Couch Mileto joins in on amusement by making some jokes of her own to encourage the girls. For the junior varsity girls volleyball is a time to enjoy the people around you and play the sport you love. T Soph. Monet Hubbard. number 14, demonstrates a powerful set during the Mesa versus Harrison game. (Pictured above) Jr. jess1ca Rose JUmps at the chance to bump the volleyball durmg 1n the Mesa versus Canon City game. (Pictured left) "We have a lot o ms1de jokes, bu if I name one you won't unders and. However one is 'Get out of my mmd '," remarked Soph. Jada Thompson. (Pictured nght) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Dunng the game, Fr. Avery Cvar ~et~ up the ball for Fr. Allison Wood Fr. o sp1ke 1t. (P" ured nght) In the Harnsor vs. Mesa game. he grizzles wor w1th a !><:ore of 2-0. After hard fought game, the Mesa R1dge volleyball g rl reJOiced w1th a welldeserved win_ -Squad girls' volleyball team started out with a rough season. However. they still keep a good attitude at every game. They lost a few games, yet 1t wasn't seen as a loss, but as an opportunity for improvement in skill. Many girls owe their improvement to Coach Mileto; she's helped the girls not only improve physically but mentally. Being on the bus when going to an away game gives the girls a chance to bond and communicate, whether it's through laughing. telling jokes, or catching up on some sleep while lying on the floor. Fr. Alyson Wood (featured on the right) has been playing Volleyball since 4th grade. She owes her improvement towards Coach Kayla, she always pushed her to do better and whatever she told her she listened. Even though they lost a lot of matches this season, these girls were constantly trying and that is what matters the most. C 'We [all] have someth1ng spec1al to bring to th1s team. Volleyball is not only a phys1cal sport but a mental one,' said Soph. Cierra Braggs. (Pictured above) 'The ma1n thmg in volleyballts to communicate 1f you don't everyone gets confused,' sa1d Fr. Evelyn Harns. (PICtured above) Fr Evelyn Harns prepares to bump t e ball wh1le Fr. Zarh1a Holloway gets mto the pos1tion of setting 1t, thus prepanng for a bump set spike combma on. ( P1c. ur ed above) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •JV &• • • • • • • • C- quad Volleyball 49 �Z1on Dean a Junior at Mesa Ridge has been playmg Tenms for two years now. When asked about his teammates he sa1d, 'Everyone on Vars1ty has a pretty good bond, we mess around a lot, everyone on Varsity are very good friends, and overall JUSt a good time.' He had this to say about his 1mprovement from last year, ·1 gave it my all and that's alii can do. I lost a lot of matches but also won some. I gave it all my best.· (Pictured below) Isaac Wright 1s a Junior at Mesa Ridge. He has played Tennis for four years now and this IS his first year as Junior Cap1tan. So far he really likes his teammates and as a Captain he saw that the people that went to the summer practices are doing really well this season. (Pictured below) ~ --~r>_~~~:-:?~ ~~. """.: 'I'm really glad that I joined Tennis this year. It was my first school sport and 1t's a really nice stress reliever and all the guys are really nice and really supportive. We laugh with each other, we are never laughing at each other, 'cause Tennis is an honor sport so you got to be really respectful ... you got to be honest with yourself, w1th your teammates, and w1th your opponents," Sa1dJr. Douglas Reyes. (Pictured left) ·1 k1nd of came 1n th1nkmg that Tennis wasnt a manly sport, but then I started to like 1t more and realized that is was more about the fun. My friend Travis said, 'hey come play Tennis' and I was like, 'sure,' and I am happy that I did," sa1d Soph. Matthew Nelson. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �oach Felice continued to coach Boys Tennis this year. The team's overall energy is just so positive and they are willing to try new th1ngs because they all have new positions, which shows great flexibility and they are just really fun to be around. Christian Jackson (featured on the right) is a Senior this year and one of the Captains for the Boys Varsity Tennis team. He has been playing Tennis since his Freshman year and regularly practiced during the off season. So overall, he has had about a year of practice since 2016. He plans to try and play Tennis in college, but has no future interest towards playing professionally. Last year, was his first year on Vars1ty and playing singles; singles presented more of a challenge for Jackson because he had to cover the entire court by himself; in comparison to playing doubles where you have a partner to help you cover the court. This improved his independent skills of court coverage and returning the ball. When it came down to his teammates he 'felt that they were amazing people and he found them o be hilarious and supportive.' He felt that when it came to being a leader, he was best at leading by example and being someone to look up to. One of the great moments of achievement, he reflected, was when they beat Harrison overall in a score of 7-0. C Concentration is key. ormer Mesa Ridge student and Tennis player Coach Taylor has returned to coach he Junior Varsity Boys Tenn1s team. She loves coaching her team, "It's a lot of fun.· The players she coaches are always energetic and they always want to learn and Improve. She found their enthusiasm very exciting. 'Everyone is very positive towards each other and everyone gets along great. As far as individual teams go, everyone gets partnered up, so everyone encourages the r partner during matches and during practice. They push each other to do their best every day · So far for the JV Boys Tennis team has had a great season. Sophomore Dane Schuler (featured on the left) is playmg his second year on the Tennis team. He thinks that "the sport is super fun.· Schuler's preference for the game is playing Doubles with a teammate in order to help "diwy up the work load." He suggests that anyone that is trying to do a sport should definitely try Tenns. He thinks his teammates are great and he couldn't ask to work with better people. His Improvement from the beginning of the season till end was immense. He and his par ner. Jr. Con or Berry (not pictured), had won a lot of games th1s season. Compared to his freshman year he has done a lot better and he feels that his chances for Varsity nex year are loo ing good. F • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bo · Tennis �Semors Sydnee Volctc and M kayla Gn 1th show1ng off her ~emor boxes on the ~idelmes. "I jus love bemg able o cheer and support my school I "s great I" sa1d Sr. Sydnee Vole c. The special boxes l1ke the ones p1ctured are for ~emors only. The Idea came from when they wanted to do some to d1~t1ngutsh the semors from the rest. These nifty boxes are decorated w1th colors. pamts. and flashmg lights. However that tsn "t the only thmg these boxes do. They help the cheerleaders see the game when they aren ·t cheering. JV C Cheer at a home football game vs. Standley Lake. Vars1ty and JV put on a show for the homecoming assembly. The cheer girls got to even be on the news for Friday Night Blitz during the game vs. Denver South on September 8th. Varsity Cheer at the rivalry week parade on October 7th. Go Mesa! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �"I JOined cheer because when I was younger !loved commg to he games and JUSt watchmg he cheerleaders yell and s 1r up the crowd. I knew tha was someth1ng I de '"' e y wan ed o be a part of," sa1d Sr. Cheyenne Knox To show support for whenever the Grizzlies score, the cheerleaders preform eg k cks for however many pom s hey score. So ,f there 1s 65 pomts? 65 leg kiCks! Th1s 1s a throwbac p1cture o he first ever Vars1ty Cheerleaders from our maugural year of the school. They ept up school sp1nts and pnde then. now, IS up to the 201 7-18 cheerleaders. he cheerleaders at Mesa Ridge High School are not what they appear to be; they share a bond unbroken by "becoming a sisterhood : says Sr. Dianna Kyle. They all joined for different reasons but most of them are very sim.lar. "I'm so preppy and full of energy," said Jr. D1aviann Bodie, "I wanted to use it to bring the school spirit up. I love how dose the team 1s that makes it more fun. " From showing school spirit to having fun with your fnends, they really lift the spirits of the school. "I just love to see all the smiling faces and cheer." Others just love to have a great time. "I just love to be out there and dance with the g1rls and really bond with them," said Sr. Aliyah Gonzales. They truly have the pride of Mesa Ridge. T • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • heer �you have ever been o a Mesa Ridge Varsity Boys Soccer game. you would have heard echoes of one voice commg from 13 different people: 'They hit the field like, 'WOAH! All day li e. 'WOAH'! All night like. 'WOAH!' The defense like. 'WOAH!' The offense ike, 'WOAH'! The Grizzlies r e. 'WOAH!' That chant leaves. the crowd, the team. and the coaches ready and pumped for the game. The opposing team on the other hand were left s a ing in he·r clea s: a er hearing the strength. determination. and unity of our Mesa Ridge Grizzlies hey could not help but bite their fingernails. I 'D Ange o F e·cher (pte. ured e ) IS t e downo boys soccer,' remar ed Soph. Ky e Costra. (P c ured bo om rg ) 'Connor IS one o e be!.• goa es I no .·sad Fresh. jared Wil ams. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sr. Kyle Kuhfeld, center mid, takes the balls into the attack. (Pictured far left) Jr. Richard Roberds against Pueblo West switches the field of play. (Pictured left) Soph. Caleb DesBouillons (Pictured left) sa1d that h1s greatest moment of the whole season had to be the Cannon City Game. "We were tied the ent1re game until the last five minutes. I took a left-footed shot and scored it. I won the game for the team and that pushed us into playoffs,· recalled DesBouillons. Jr. Mason Gonzales running up the left wing. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8 • • • • ar. itv I er �igh Wing player, Sop h. Roberto Hernandez Jr. compared his soccer earn to a family, stating that 1t was special bond that they all shared. When as ed ho he go into soccer, Hernandez responded, "I ac ual y went to he park once, and my friends were pia ing soccer and I just had a lot of fun w1th them." He Ia er en on to jo1n a team at the local community center. Hernandez also stated that, "It just made me less s ressed because ... i just makes some hing [I can] look orward o a er school.· Hernandez only had positive hings o say about his team and coach. even stating hat he coach pushed the team's boundaries. ·rhe team has defini ely 1m proved on everything and the way I look at i . I don' loo down upon anyone. Everyone IS equal in heir own ways. The team has definitely worked hard even hough we didn't win as many games as a lot of people would ve wanted to. I doesnt ma er at the end. I just ma ers how much effor we all put in and I hink tha 's some hing ha everyone definitely did.· R Payer 4, Soph Roberto Hernandez Jr , hand es de e d. (P c.·ured above) e ba aga n~ P a er 5, Soph. Chr1s opher Ander~n (P c red r g • e ba d r ng e • eepmg e ba e om d (P aured above) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �'Th1s season I wasn't afraid to play phys1cally and get aggressive." sa1d Soph. Joseph Hunter when asked about his 1mprovement from last year to this year. (Pictured below) 'The team has good commumcat1on and 1t s JUSt an amaz1ng team, • remarked Fresh. Angel Navarro. Player 15, Sr. Ashton Orleans going in for the shot. (Pictured below) Player 21, Soph. Isaac McK1nney ma ing a goal ick. (Pictured below) s for the JV team his season. they have wor ed harder than last year to improve theirs ills. 'We played more as a team his year han we did las year and we all got along more.' said Sr. Kevm Hernandez, a Forward on heJV eam. Kev n also stated that the team worked on their s ills of communica ing and because of this they wor ed well together and in the end their effort was victonous. A 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·5 J\t C- quad Boy , ccer �he Mesa R1dge High School Cross Country Team ran through multiple courses; each course offering new obstacles for our Grizzlies to overcome, whether those struggles were steep inclines or the blazing August sun. With each of these obstacles, the solut1on had to be different based on the course. In one case, the runners were racing directly towards the sun. To overcome this, some squinted while others looked towards the ground. Dunng the 1ncline, supportive calls from the top of "You got this" and "Use your arms" can be heard. Even if those inclines feel impossible at the bottom, the sense of accomplishment once they reach the top is incomparable. These tracks' obstacles could be compared to those that the runners experience in school. The glaring sun is like the idea of graduation that the seniors are quickly approaching but do not want to look directly at because of the brightness, whereas the inclines are more like tests, and the practices are like long hours devoted to homework. T Fresh. Nathan Cournoyer darts across the field at he Monument Valley Par Meet. (Pictured above nght) Soph. Savanna Eskridge at the Monument Val ey Par Meet. (P ctured nght) "I de 1mtely have to say my last race (was my favor1te memory), I listened to all he songs I ever Jsed to hype myself up be ore each race from a I our years. I remember he first m1le and feeling like l"d accomplished some h1ng and fel that "runners' h gh • as I completed my las Cross Country race," sa1d Sr. Sarah Kay. (P1ctured nght) Soph. Tyler Paschal1s determ1ned to fin1sh the race. (Pictured above) Jr. A hena Eggertsdo r, Soph. Savanna Eskr1dge, and Soph. M1a Mann, motivated one another to keep pace dunng the Monumen Valley Park Mee (P1ctured nght) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Jr. Isaac Rem1ngton and Fresh. Isaac Barlow warm up before a meet. Jr R1chard Roberds pushes himself fur her 1n the Doherty lnv1tat1onal Meet. (Pictured left) Jr. Athena Egger sdo 1r takes the lead 1n the Doherty lnv1tat1onal Meet. (Pictured below left) Jr. Mca E Sltty struts her stuff 1n the Doherty Mee. (PICtured le ) lenty of Mesa's Cross Country runners have been in the sport for years. Some started their freshman year, others back in the s1xth grade. However, it doesn't matter when they started running the most important fact is 1f they continue to run. While some just joined in order to have something to do after school, others join for the enjoyment of the task or as prep for other sports. P Jr. Matthew Roberds running at the Doherty Invitational Meet. (Pictured far left) Sr. Aliyah Gonzalez running at the Doherty Invitational Meet. (Pictured left) "The Royal Gorge is my favorite course because the finish line IS at the end of the entire bridge. The sights from the bndge are also very beautiful," recalled Sr. Emily Borchard. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cro. s Countr ��Semor Em1ly Rodngues (pictured Apple and Mr. Tt•omas {p1c.tured York Yankees ball player for New York Mrs. Estrada and Sr Dan e le Brown represer.• g COtOrado on spr da (P1aured Below) �he highlight of the Homecoming game was the announcement of the Homecoming Queen for 2017, SeniorAiiyah Gonzalez. The 2017 Homecoming Court was honored on the field during halftime. Shaianne Knox and Lexi Sutphim, pictured right, were honored as well. The football homecoming game was a domination on the field as the Grizzlies destroyed the Heritage Eagles with a score of 45-26. T Freshman, Maxwell Hayhurst and Elijah Ross danced the night away during the Homecoming Dance "Vintage Carnival". The gym was transformed for this memorable evening. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �The homecoming assembly, included our talented choir singing the National Anthem and the presentation of colors. Fall Sports Assembly A spirited game of dodgeball took center court during the Fall sports and Homecoming assembly. Sen1or, Chloe Welch slams the ball to her • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Horn corning �Sr. A ex1s Su~ph1n took charge and set an exqUISI e table during he PBS mee 1ng. (Pictured above) Soph. Yazen•a Samora and Jr. Andrew Richardson arranged the food into a flower like circle and prepared 1t o be presented o he paren s. (PiC ured above) State CHAMP t the beginning of 2017, Sr. Shaelynn Williams took 1st place in state for shot put with a throw of 40ft 10 inches. To honor her achievement and commemorate her state championship, Mesa Ridge held a spec1al assembly just for her. Everyone from complete strangers to supportive friends and compassionate family members attended this assembly. We gave school wide recognition to our first ever Track State Champion in Mesa's twenty year history. Balancing both school and athletics isn't an easy task for everyone, but for Shaelynn it was a breeze. Hours of perfecting her technique and practicing long after the sun set on the field aided her in receiving this honor. A Shaelynn states,· [Being a] champ1on felt normal because when you now you can do something and you actually do t. lt"s, li ke okay. I knew I could do that.' (Pictured left) Shaelynn owes her success to her tear1mates, her coach Mr. Galaydick. and the support of her fam1ly and friends. Mr Galayd"ck describes Shaelynn as a hardwork~ng perfect10n1st. much like himself. When they went 1n to the competition, he knew she would w1n . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Mr. Sage. along w1th many parents, stepped 1nto the shoes of Mesa· ~ PLTW students. They got to par 1cipate 1n extract,ng the DNA from a mawberry w h Mrs. Wagers. Jr.Jacob Worktmtme (piC ured e ) adm1res h1s buddy, Jr Gabnd Stephens' art war . Stephens won Adm n~strator Cho1ce 1n the art srow. In th1s years art show, Soph.Jakobejones (p1ctured above), along w1th a few others. won Adm1nistrators' choice. Two of jones' pieces were featured in the art show; ' Beauty before the Beas • and 'Queen of Hearts.' The hbrary was ooded w fnends and fam1ly on November 15 for the Ar 1st Recept,on and Award ceremony for h1s years' ar show. Fresh. Alex's Bodenberger (p1ctured left) too advantage of e brary by read ng wh1le wa1tmg for the award ceremony to start. While others adm1 ed t e hard war that our artls s pu 1n o the r work. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �DO YOU KNOW YOUR SCHOOL? T hese photos were taken all around the school as it was being built in 1997, can you guess where these photos were taken? The answer key can be found below this quiz. G D ~ ~ .11101'; 1 -, . ~~- - -- ~~~~- . . - - - I 1004JS :;141 01 ~UI~OOI '1S ;~sm-e.IAs: H w~ ~1q :;~41 pu-e p.rek!Jno:> :;141 01 UO ~U!~OOI PI;~!J n-eq;~s-eq :;141 uo :9 l!IJ;!1;!Jl!):.:l SJ!1!1S Ull!W :;141:3 wooJ 4JUnltP.re.<unoJ :;~41' 0 days SJIU1!4J;!W pu-e doys~JOM ;~yl:J .<J-eJq'l ;~y1:s 1ooy:>s :;~41 o1uo ~UI~OOI PI;!!J SIUU;!l :;!41 uo:v (Pictured above) Mr. Thomas was featured 1n the local newspaper, because he's a Mesa Ridge Alum that returned to teach. (Pictured right) The infamous grizzly standing tall, he was erected in 1997! / 1997 '5J;!i\15UV ZtnO 700H:J5 ~nOJ..IIION>I noJ.. oo • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �P1c. ured left: Valdez show1ng off h1s Sta e Champ1on guns. Pictured below: Valdez ~c.reammg m c.elebra 10n after a b1g come bac Pic. ured Below from Top to Bo om: P•ocop1o Valdez, E 11ar Valdez, and S1las Valdez show1ng off the1r muscles lijah Valdez is the 2018 class 4A state champion, weighing in at 152 pounds. Valdez has been wrestling for about nine years. Wrestling isn't a team sport but its important to have your team's support, "It was a given that Valdez was going to be a state champion," says fellow wrestler Sr. Kevin Hernandez, "No one doubted it for a second." Every member of hts family supported Valdez and his dream. But as anyone would, Valdez had some slip ups, during the match. Valdez thought he lost, "I was two points behind and I thought I had lost my match." But he was able to pull it out in the end. "He did exactly what we needed him to do, to get that championship match," Mr. Scott Sage recalls at the state champion assembly. "We knew the ktd he was wrestling was going to be tough. But when he made it to the championship match, I was sitting with Mr. Garret, and said 'he's going to be the state champ!'" We had no doubt Valdez was going to make it. E P1ctured left: A celebration leap mto coach Braaten's arms. Pictured far left: Procopio (Elijah's older brother), and E'1Jah at their res pee. 1ve States, Champions runs n th1s faJTJily P1c.tured Far left: Diversrty walk1ng 1n the parade to C.A Foster stadiuJTJ. P1c.tured left: Soph. Alyssa ooe, andjr Makayla Faver who IS walking w1 h a celebratory wu iversity. 1s exactly what it sounds like, diverse. This club meets at lunchtime is a safe place for LGBT youth. "We want to make sure that everyone feels welcome regardless of orientation," said Mrs.Jungl ing. This club doesn't only eat lunch together they are also very involved in the community. In the past they have collected sanitary products for women's shelters. Not only are these Mesa Ridge students having fun and accepting of everyone they are making huge strides in the community (Pictured left from left to right: Jr. Desttny Rocha, Jr. Alexa Ligon, Sop h. Jasmine Spiel hagen, and Sop h. Savannah Byer). D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �While t"e players are announced, ~choc ~pint nses and tt>e no;se m th{" gyrr reaches a +evered pitch. fhe v,!fSity football tearT' rallies aro..,.,d tne presentat·on of t"'e sp1r • <;tict<. ��Freshmen ������Sophomores ������Juniors ������Bursha, Lesley Deutsch, Dawn Registrar ISO Garcia, Maranda Health Tech. Duren, Lorri Discipline Admtnlstrator Latino, DJ Athletic Dir. ·~\~ ~:~r.~ -'4-..·_ · ~. -·.:~_~ ~ . Mellers, Bev Bustness Admin. 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Enghsh 9 Honors English 9 Tilley, Megan Arr I,AdvArr I & Z, •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Faculty and taff ��• • • • • • • • • • --------- • • • • • �tall started as a JOke. While shooting the breeze and discussmg Sr. Mark Ruzmsky's exceptional long hair, one day, Sr. Connor Pretzinger suggested that they should JUSt shave his head. Mark and the rest of Mrs. Galaydick's Advisory class laughed it off, but Sr. Colin Roberts thought it was the greatest idea ever formulated in room 119. He suggested that they actually do it, because every year Mark grows his hair out and then shaves it off Colin said that he would be killing two birds with one stone, not only would everyone get to shave his head but he would get a free haircut. With the plan formulated there was only one problem ... Mrs. Galaydick (OCD. Germaphobic Mrs. G). Surpnsingly, she agreed, "As long as we had h1s parents' permission and every single strand of hair was picked up off the floor then I didn't see a problem with it," said Mrs. G. "It was a little disconcerting because he had 6 inches of hair and we set the clippers to a three. I was worried that we wouldn't finish before lunch and that we might cause him pain because we were rushing." According to Sr. Brandon Roberts, "It was kinda weird because it's not the proper place to do 1t. I did feel certified for a couple of minutes there." Sr. Tyler Tutton thought Brandon was crazy saying, "We were not certified at all for this. I felt like I was actually scalping the man. Good thing Colin was there." I Sr. Mark Ruz1nsky pictured before and after his dramatic haircut. ne of the best things about taking Physical Sc1ence is getting to ride the hovercraft down the science wing. Some students wait the whole year just for their 30 second turn on Mr. Reeder's Hovercraft. Often times students crash into the lockers or fall out of the chair and on some rare occasion they run into spectators. 0 Sr William Owens IV (Pictured above) prepares for h1s turn. Jr. Jaah Henderson (Pictured nght) gears up for h1s nde on the Hovercraft. Jr. Adelbert Dunn (Pictured above) 1n pure JOY shoots down the SCience hallway during the Phys1cal Science Hovercraft lab. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �When as ed about the expenence Sr Mark Ruz,nsky said, "My head was a whole lot l1ghter and, (the ha rcut) felt we1rd because 1t was 1n the m1ddle of the day at school. I was defin, ely the most comfortable w1th Colm cumng my hair because he did a good JOb. but Tyler was the worst: he eep pullmg my ha1r out. My parents thought 1t was really funny and they thought 1t was a good cut g1ven the ha1r cu ers. but my SISter, who's a beau 10J.n. sa1d tha she hated me because she wanted to cu ' I thought It was really funny." •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �F esh Emma Cu diff Fre h Tonb a A nas,J . Naom Mu ns Jr. Dest ey Ha geto and F esh Em y Huns cker on stage perform ng "Cell Bock Ta go" frQ t e mus·ca Ch cago on open ng n1ght. production by Mr. Macenulty and Mr. Christopher Varano is not just one musical but a combmat1on of the "famous scenes from many musicals," sa1d Sr. Fab1an Bennett, "I have been doing musicals all my life. It's just something that runs in the family. I really liked the musical because it's like I get to be 10 a .lot more musicals than I ever have in just my senior year!" (Pictured right) This isn't the first production that Mr. Mac, as we like to call him, has put on. Earlier in the year, he also produced the play called Proof. Mac and Varano have been working together to produce the musical. "The musical itself is the collection of greatest hits of American theater. It just makes me happy. Even with Proof, a story about finding out if women could be just as good at math as men, we had the perfect cast," said Bennett. The scenes were from popular musicals like: Grease, West S1de Story, A Streetcar Named Desire and many more were included in the production. A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �tudents from all grades participated in the musical. We asked what it was like be1ng on stage and what it took to get there. Freshman Erik Hiten (pictured left) was excited to share. "My favorite part was Gee Officer Krupke. It was the best in my op1n1on out of all the numbers. We just went out there and were being ourselves. Being on stage is exhilarat1ng. I wasn't nervous at all, even when we did our audition. We had to do a 1 2 minute monologue and a 16 bar acapella song of our choice. It was great," said Hi ten. S inging and dancing are o. nly part of this production. There has to be lines memorized. reoted and put into the show. Everyth1ng down to the lighting has to be in sync. Senior Kaleigh Clem is one of the few that works in the background, but still plays a big role in the production. "It's a lot easier in some ways because you don't have to remember lines or cues; however. it is harder because even the push of a wrong button or move a box at the wrong time and it could cost the play." She explains how even if you aren't on the stage you sti I play a big role. "It's not as extens1ve as being on the stage but it is still very Important. Someone has to do it." From backstage to being in front of the curtain, every part is needed to put on a spectacular show. S STAY IN CHARACTER: Actors are always proposed w1th a challenge. In this scene Fresh.lrulan-Audra Doucette and Jr Dav1d Dougherty (Pictured above) are acting out a scene where Dougherty. play1ng Chris Keller, gets slapped from Doucette's character. The slap was a little harder than expected and could be heard throughout the aud1tonum but they still managed to stay in character. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • chool • Musi • •al • • • ��Sr AdarP TIChenor corPpetes on tre wrestling team; T1che'lor sa1d 'lat fle got ,to wrestl1r.g because ofr1s brother n aw. 'He asked rne 1f I warted to do 1 w1 h h1m and I sa1d, 'Sure.' went to the first prac 1ce and 11oved 1· I JUSt kept do1;1g 1t,' remarked T1che'lor He felt very accol"lp'1Shed th1s season compared to last year, • .by estlmg Sr Elijah Valdez every day, I mean, sute charPp he definitely gave me pomters on tecflmque and stLJf. that allowed me to 1mprove my s 1lls. • The gap between Ehjah s and AdaM's sk1lls begar o c.ose. Even though at •eg1onals he fell a 1tie short , d d1dn t qual1fy for sta e; he ~t1 tned fJ1s IJardest and IJad a lo of great matches. Jr Vanessa u quahfied for state the 500 frees, e and the 200 freestyle; urr made the finals w1th the 500 freestyle Her wne dropped from 5' 50 to 5'29 wl·nch 1s a tremendous accoMplishment She pi ced 16tn " state overall. 'I dropped a to of 1m and I worked on my sw1m e h1c, I k1nda pu n a lot more t1me th1s year tnar I have '" prev1ous years,' remarked Nuhn. Between the vanous rs1de JOkes and the r Mascot (he was awesome), 1t was a great season. �Varsity Girl's Basketball Pictured right: Chloe Welch 2, Serin Dunne 4,Jada Thompson 5, Layne Reed 11, Angelina Jackson 21. Kylie Lenberg 22, Monet Hubbard 23. Ashley Bowen 35, Savannah Cameron 42, Marissa Spencer 45. Not Pictured: Kayla Terrell 10, Solena Ornelas 13 Mica Etsltty 15 iris basketball dominated the court this year. Win after win throughout the 2017-2018 school year the girls basketball team kept their opponents on their toes! For 17 years running, the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies beat rival Ridgefield with a score of 68 41. Senior Chloe Welch even signed to a college team before the season ended. G • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �2017-2018 season Monet Hubbard 23 (Pictured left) dribbles down the court. Jada Thompson #5 (Pictured below left) goes in for a layup. Serin Dunne 4 (Pictured below) searches for an opening before racing down the court. 11/30 Pueblo South (Pueblo. CO) • (W) 67 48 12/1 George Wash1ngton (Denver. CO) • (w) 61 49 12/2 Horizon (Thornton, CO) • (L) 73 62 12/6 Denver East (Denver, CO) • (l)54 47 12/8 Green Mountain (Lakewood, CO) • (W) 54-42 12/9 Doherty (Colorado Spnngs, CO) • (W) 56 49 1/6 The Classical Academy (Colorado Springs, CO) • (W) 54-43 1/9 Widefeld (Colorado Springs, CO) • (w) 62 45 1/12 Harrison (Colorado Springs, CO) • (W) 95-31 1/13 E, zabeth (Elizabeth. CO) • (W) 79-38 1/16 Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO) • (W) 79 30 1/18 M1tchell (Colorado Spr 'lgs. CO) • (W) 80-15 1/23 Sier•a (Colorado Spnngs, CO) • (w) 52 40 1/25 Harr son (Colorado Springs. CO) • (W) 72- 54 1/27 Canon City (Canon City, CO) • (W) 65 48 1/29The Classical Academy (Colorado Springs. CO) • (W) 64 43 1/31 Widefield (Colorado Springs. CO) • (W) 68 41 Jada Thompson Layup. 2/5 Elizabeth (E zabeth. CO) • (W) 67-43 2/7 Woodland Park (Woodland Park, CO) • (w) 70 37 2/9 M1tchell (Colorado Springs. CO) • (w) 79 17 2/10 Lakewood (Lakewood, CO) • (L) 56- 54 2/13 Canon City (Canor C1ty. CO) • (w) 71 45 2/15 Sierra (Colorado Spnngs, CO) • (W) 73-49 2/2 L1ttleton (Littleton. CO) • (w) 56-55 2127 Thomas jefferson (Denver, CO) Angelina Jackson 21 gets passed the ball by fellow Varsity player Jada Thompson (Pictured left) . 3/27 Pueblo West (Pueblo West, CO) • (W) 66 63 • (W) 72-49 •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Varsity Girls Ba ketball �T he year is 1979. Ayoung woman walks 1nto her school's basketball tryouts, and announces that she wants to try out for the team. The coach looks her up and down, laughs, and goes along with her, accepting her announcement as a 'publicity stunt.' 39 years later. the times have changed, and girls who play sports are not judged or seen as less than. However, things were not always like this. The first girl's basketball game rules were slightly different than they are today. Although the rules were the same used for the boys, the ball used to play was 2 inches smaller than the normal basketball. This may not seem like a big deal, but it is sort of insulting. Could the delicate hands of a young woman not handle the regular size of a basketball? Over time, we as a society have accepted the phrase that 'boys are stronger than girls.' This mindset has prevented many young girls from doing something they are interested in, due to the fact that it is a 'boy thing,' or a 'boy's sport.' Why should something as trivial as your gender determine your overall strength and worth? Thankfully, things have changed for the better. Famous female basketball players such as Sheryl Swoopes and Teresa Witherspoon are positive role models for any girl Interested in sports, destroying gender norms. One thing is certain: whether it's on or off the court, the team brings their all. "I ve been pay ng Since 6th grade. My older SISter used to play, and I would watch her, and I liked •t." Soph. Selena Sacks 'The g1rls cer a1nly grew a lot th1s season. They are a poSitive group of g1rls, and They ve all made personal developments tha• helped themselves and he eam 1mprove." Coach lwonsk1. "We had some ups and downs. but we always pulled back." Soph. Mya Hunt, (PiC ured bottom nght) "I made a lot of progress from the beg1nnmg to the end." Fresh. Syrena Start said when asked about how the season was for her overall. "You got to work hard to get better, and run a lot." Fresh. Danna Corral. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �'We do like to hype ea'h other up, we make everybody feel confident in themselves. and if they mess up. we're always there to back them up.' Fresh. Krystena Mess1na {P1ctured left) . 'I've been play1ng since 2nd grade.' Soph. Jada Thompson. player number 5 (P c. ured far left) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •JV •C- •quad• Girl•· Basketball �asketball1s one of the hardest sports out there, as the players have to be physically. and mentally fit. ·A big part of basketball is JUSt mental. so JUSt learning to work through when thmgs aren't gomg your way; It's tough to try and bounce back and you want keep playing when things aren't going right," says Sr. Devon Ricketts. Although they didn't win every game, they refiected on the games they lost, worked harder and moved past those losses. Sr. Zachary Ring (Pictured right) said, 'I know we took osses pretty hard, so we were like, 'hey were losing, we gotta change something or fix something that we're not doing right.· It was like our learning process." Once the team had their winning mindset back, they did an amazing job that could be seen on the court. B The players mothers come to support the1r sons (p•ctured above) 'I love it (basketball). I dont even enJOY it. I love 1,' sa1d Sr. Devon Ricketts (Pictured above). 'The compet1t10n keeps me gomg and keeps me compet1t1ve,' sa1d Sr. Deven Nelson (Pictured above) . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �his year, Boys Varsity Basketball played one of their best seasons yet. The boys beat almost every team they crossed paths. 'They all suck! No I'm just kidding. I think this is probably one of, 1f not the most talented groups that we've had in a long time here at Mesa Ridge. I think we are hands down one of the most talented groups 1n Colorado this year,' said Sr. Devon Ricketts. The boys played with great dnve towards every win and surpassed their opponents as a united team. As most of the players started playing basketball at a young age, they have become greater. Sr. Deven Nelson said, 'When I was a kid I played basketball, football, and I ran track but basketball was less stress on the body so I picked that one." All of the hard work that the team put in was worth it, as they were one of the best in the state of Colorado. T Teammates Jr. Tyrell Sm1th and Jr. El1jah Flemmmgs Bodden working together to catch the rebound (Pictured above) Sr Adonis Wallace ge ing ready to pass he ball (Pictured above) . Sr. lhsan Regis practicing before the game (Pictured lef ). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • tball• • • • var ity Boys Ba k �n a sport as competitive as basketball, not only is being physically strong tmportant, but being emotionally and mentally strong is ranked above all. Basketball, much like football, is a sport many people look forward to watching, so there is a lot of pressure on the players· shoulders. They spend hours after school and at home keeptng up the skill they worked hard to gain. To calm their minds, many lighten the mood by goofing around. Many of the boys credit NBA athletes as their inspiration or influence to playtng basketball while others were influenced by family members such as brothers, sisters, and parents. Jr.Jevonte Summers stated that his brother, who played here at Mesa, was his inspiration for joining the team. A handful of the boys have spent years bettering their basketball skills with many of them playing since sixth grade. I When cornered. Soph. Jordan Meyer use he back door me hod to ge ou of a ~ 1cky S1tuat1on and to score a pomt. (Pic ured below) When 1n the players hand. the JV boys never m1ss a beat to shoot, rebound, or lay up the bal11n order to gatn more potnts. (Pictured below) Jr. Isaac Wnght,Jr. Richard Roberts, and Soph.Jordan Meyer spend time before a game and during the hal tme of a c squad game pract1c1ng and encouragmg teammates. (Pictured above) Relationshtps carry on whether the players are on Varsity. Sr. D'Angelo Fletcher. or onJV,Jr.Jevonte Summers. (Pictured below) When they acqwe the ball, many o the players fast break 1t m order to add more pom to he scoreboard. Jr. Matthew Roberds rushes pass defensive players for a shoot. (Pictured above) Mesa Ridge's Jv squad has a lot of fantastic offenstve players Wtth Soph. Jaiden Landers bemg one of hem. (Pictured above) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Fr. Tierre Rhynes prepares to crosser dnbble (an opposrng player) (Pic ured far lef) Fr.Jalen Dickerson never mrsses a bea whero rt comes to berng on the offensrve. (Pre ured left) Players such as Fr.Jared Young always have their mind se on victory. (Pictured far left) Fr D)ohn Hudson too charge and helped hrs team defeat the Canon Crty Tigers by scorrng many three and two pointers. (Pictured left) he freshman boys played fantastiC for their first time on a high school team. In between playing games and practicing, many of the players found that playing for Mesa was not only an opportunity to play the sport they love but also allowed them a place where they could learn and grow as a person. When it came to game time, the guys turn into a team. To encourage one another, the boys would crack jokes and give words of encouragement. This season may have been a hard one for the boys but they learned a lot while working hard to develop their team work. T When 1t came to being on the offensrve, Fr. Rayshawn Humphrey used everything he learned in pract1ced help Mesa win. • •Boys•Bask• tball• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •JV •C- quad & �'Even With our 1r~ meet. we already had some qualifymg t1mes for ~ome upcom1ng b1gger meets that we're try1ng to get ' : Sarah Clar . G1rl's and Boy's ~w m eam Coach 'I s k1nda we rd. I don rea ly do compe 1t1on sw1mmmg. but 1 s good sccmg fncnds from widefield there: Fresh. Bran Icy cl~on pic ured below lthough swimming is a great activity, swimming competitively has a lot of great benefits. Sw1mmmg is great for your upper body, strengthening your core and toning your abdomen. Being in the water also teaches you how to regulate and control your breathing, as well as how to hold your breath. Sw;mming is also a wonderful exerme. If an average person swims for about an hour, they burn approximately 400-500 calories. No wonder why most swimmers are toned! A wimming is a very underrated sport. There's comfort from being in a large body of water. The slow movement of the water can be very calming. and can take all stress and tensions away. Many people associate swimming with lazy summer days, but compe itive swimming can be just as enjoyable. This year. Widefield and Mesa have combined forces, creating the "Grizzliators· swim team. This year has been Mesa's first boys swimm1ng team since 2015, meaning that for two years, there hasn't been enough participants to form an actual team. Although the team is filled with brand new faces, there are some challenges the team needs to curb. "We only have two swimmers who have ever swam competitively on a earn. it is the rest of the team's first time ever swimming competitively." Susan Wickberg. he head swim coach who coaches bo h he girls and the boys swim team said. S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �hat is one thing that female swimmers and mermaids both have in common? Besides being awesome, the two both share an incredible talent: being wonderful swimmers. What started off as a sport in the 1800's, sw1mming is the 3rd most watched Olympic sport, and for good reason, too! The first girl's Olympic swimming team was formed in 1912 after a decade of women not being allowed to participate in competitive sports. 14 years later, 19 year old Gertrude Ederle swam across the English Channel, breaking the previous time record by 2 hours. As the years went by. new techniques and form were created, and more swimmers began to step up and make history. In 1987. Lynne Cox became the first person to ever swim across the Ber;ng Strait without a wetsuit, swimming over a mile. Ayear later, Knst1n Otto became the first woman to win the most gold medals during a single Olympic game, and still currently holds this title. Swimming was a sport brought into popularity by women, and carried through the strong strokes of all of the achievements made by women. W 'It was a good year We had a lot of sw1mmers come back, and a lot of new sw1mmers com1ng m With previOUS experience." sa1d Coach Sarah Clark. •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • wimming �e asked a few wrestlers what was their favorite part of the sport. "Wrestling is the hardest sport in the world. It's an individual sport; you w1n and lose on your own terms. It takes heart, conditioning, and mental strength. It takes every fiber of your being," sa1d Sr. Michael True, who finished the season 2nd in state. (Pictured above middle on pg 111) Jr. Jared Volcic (pictured above rightpg 111) finished the season 3rd in state and said that he thought wrestling was "great and hard. We've gotten closer as team and it has given me many more friends. It keeps me fit and I love it." (Pictured 1n the above top bar: Soph. Isaiah Brown, Sr. Devin Lueck, Sr. Michael True, and Soph. Jared Volicic) W "I s k1nda weird being the only g1rl but I can st1 I be myself I k1nda JUSt turn mto one on the guys." Fresh. Ariana jones (Far Right) "I 'san ind1v1dual spor . but you w1n as a eam. You Streng hen them o win her next match." - David Agu1rre Soph. (Right) Wres 1ng IS more han JUS a spor for hese men and women. They give 110% every t1me they step on a mat It reqUires more than jus phys1cal strength. "Iii e the thnll of compet1t1on. wmmng or los1ng. It's all to get bener. Wres ling really shows your colors and who you are as a person." said Sr. Domimck F1n1 (Pictured nght) finished the season 3rd m state. Wrestle Your Shoes Off! Jr. Devm Hailer was wrestling so hard during one of h1s matches, his shoe fell off! The referee stopped the match Immediately. and we all JUSt watched as he t1ed h1s shoe. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �magine heanng dozens of people cha.,t·ng your name; you are down 1 point w1th only 10 seconds left. You try to take your opponent down bt..t his stance 1s near flawless. "Short time! You gotta take a shot," shouts Coach Braaten. You don't feel hke that san option. Instead yo go for a Prescott. You take him down to the ground at the final buzzer and you've won the match 1If you understand any of tha then you ust mght be a Mesa wrestler. That feeling of hav1ng your hand raised at the end of a match. "I do~'t want to say t exc t ng Its so muc more than that. It's overwhelming. I love wrestling for people," says Sr. Elijah Valdez (Pictured bottom left). When asked about h s h1story and how t fe t bemg raP ked 1st m state Vald z remarked, "I got mto wrest' ng because of my older brother. He used to come h me and work h1s moves on me so I had to get h1m back. Wrestling IS a lot of work, on and off season. Bt.t I stay humble. It's just a number." No matter f you wrestle for sport or for the crowds. v1ctory s only part of 1t for these students. I Soph. Isaiah Brown demonstratmg double leg take down. You have to make sure to keep your head up, back stra1ght and to return them safely back to the mat. Sr. lza1ha Eaton demonstrating a s1ngle leg take down. People tend to go for this when the1r opponents are heavy on their feet. Which is why a good stance IS 1mportant, because 1t may just cost you points and lose the match. Soph. Kenneth Guinn demonstrating the "Bread and butter" move for our team. The "Grizzly Roll" as Braaten has affectionately dubbed 1t. •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wre tling 1 �Mesa Ridge is home to many diverse and mteresting clubs. Students from di e:rent grades and d fferent ages come together to o something tney a1 enJoy, Many clubs ke the1r ove for the club by partic1pat1ng in events t roughout the commun1 or hosting little events with·,. the sch . Some clubs so1d candy to studen wh e otl-ters made cranes f: r ��T hroughout all levels of school band, there's a passion for the music they make. From overcoming challenging music to playing for the school live. These men and women express themselves through sound. The Jazz band is highly awarded. They have been recognized at CMA's, Legend in Denver, and were mvited to play in Nevada. Freshmen Matthew and Jacob Storrar both play mJazz band. "I started playing when I was in the 4th grade and from there I new this is what I wanted." -Matthew. These twins aren't just Identical. They share the same outlook. • Playing in band is just all around great. Playing for the big crowds is what it's all about." You can hear these students play to their heart's content through the hallways, during pep band and during assemblies. Sophomore Triniti Harper plays in the Symphonic band. When asked what she likes about band she replied, "I love the enwonment in the room and on stage. You can be yourself. I don't see Mr.O as a teacher but more as a mentor. He always helps me when I need it.· It can be agreed that these musicians love to play. 'Be ng mJazz Band IS some h ng unexpla1nab e. I s I ke be ng m a dass you can have a grea t1me bu you Still get down to busmess,' sa1d Senior Kayla Horton. (PICtured right) Dunng the lnterv1ew Jr. Adrian G n 1las also c.h1med m, "Its a way o express yourself hrough mus1c.' (PIC ured ngh ) Trumpet players Sr. Mariah Manning, Sr. Kyle Young. Sr. Gabe Riehl, and Jr. Brendan Sanchez (Pictured nght) are the selected few to play a rendit1on of the Nat1onal Anthem for the students during the Assembly . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �and isn't always the easiest though. When passion and determination mix it can be a beautiful th1ng. It just takes some effort. Freshman Gabriel Zamora spoke about the few things that can make 1t a challenge. "Listening to how others play and having to work together. There is so many different playing styles that sometimes it can get confusing. But when we finally work as a team and everyone is on the same page, it sounds like we have no care in the world who hears us. It's allm the teamwork but when we do it, we have a great time." B •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cone rt, jazz Band 1 �drian Gintilas IS a drum major Jn Marching Band ( featured at the left) he is in charge of directing the band, conducting the music, and being the leader. He describes the Marching Band experience as ,' ... a place where people can go to have fun, build bonds, and to just find somewhere where you can be apart of something greater than yourself. Be apart of a team and strive to become better." Winning 3rd at state was a great accomplishment for Mesa Ridge, 'All that work and all that effort from the years pnor built up and just resolved for 3rd place and it feels really great.· Gintilas knew that everything that they had been working on for state had led to this great achievement of third place. A "Concen rat1on and perCISIOf' IS ey ." Amb1t1on 'To lead is to set the example." ·Leadership "The pan you eel oday Will be the s ength you feel omorrow." Ceona Benne { eatured above) She IS beau:y, she :s grace. a state hey oo 3rd pace. ·se •. d"scip me· e abd :y to con ol one·s fee mgs and overcome one s wea nesses. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Mrs. West is the Chambers String teacher h Ridge. Her favonte Instruments are the bass Cello. She loves playing Brahms and 1-! ..... h,.,"'"h all, she loves teaching strings, • Getting to kids who are really excited about the music, I to make beautiful music with the students engaged in what they are doing.· One of the c~a'll ~n.ges Chambers Strings is choosing the right mus1c, to balance each of the sections. It needs to be ..... ..,.,., enough that it doesn't get too easy before th~: lcc•~t(:sts and they can still remain focused.' lex Erdmann is a Senior at Mesa Ridge and is in Chambers Strings. He has been playing the Violin for 7 years and music has been a long time passion of his. His teacher, Mrs. West is very passionate when it comes to music and compassing this is one of the things that he really enjoys about being in Chambers Strings. Hans Z1mmer is his favorite composer and his favorite piece is 'Brotsjor' by Olafur Arnalds. A •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Marching Band & Chamber Strings �n average, it takes the students a couple of months to learn and perfect a song, not includmg the time they spend practicing out of the classroom. 'Mr. 0 has us work on multiple songs at once,' said Soph. Rebekah Fletcher and that can be quite challenging give the pressures to be perfect. Of course, with any skill, you must practice to improve. This is very true for band and orchestra and practice makes perfect! It takes the average person 21 days to pick up a habit and stick with it, which gives the students limited time to prepare for every concert. Despite this challenge, the students work through their time setbacks together, and we can't lie, it makes them pretty sharp. Mesa's performing arts are some of the best in the state. 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �'It takes me about a week in a half to learn a song, but for our whole orchestra, it takes a few weeks. Sometimes, we still try to polish little bits right up to the day of the concert,' reflected Sr. Laura Backus when asked about how much time it takes to master a piece. 'The viola is pretty easy to take care of, just don't drop i ; warned Soph. Alexandra Cruz. 'One time, there was this guy named Chase, he graduated last year, and we both were like, 1st-2nd chair, so we were head to head, and we played the musical together. We kept seeing who could do better, and we always battled each other for it, it was pretty great.' Jr. Isabella Gonzalez recalls good memories she made in orchestra. f you could describe room 302 with one word, it would be anything but 'quiet.' Whenever class is in session, it is guaranteed you will always hear a blend of instruments all playing together. Of course, the process of being able to play in sync with a group of people while also sounding good does take some time. Even though blood, sweat, and resin is shed, the finished product is definitely worth it. The ability of playing an instrument is not only beneficial for your mind, but also your hands as well by improving your hand coordination, as well as improving your memory skills, which are both necessary for learning how to play. Playing also improves your listening and attention span, as you have to listen for certain pitches, and how to coordinate to blend with the other instruments.This proves to be difficult sometimes, however the students never let it stop them from making music. I • • • • • • • • • • • • •Strings • •Orchestra • • Symphonic • • • Orchestra • • • • • & 1 �Endless hours of prac 1ang. months o hard wor and ded1cat10n leading up to the All State Cho1r pa1d off or Denk, M• ayla Out of 2.500 audiont1onees. she earned her spo in he Cho1r. Gomg in the audi •on, Denk felt a m•xture of nervousness and uncertainty: however, she came out on top and is more confident 1n her smg•ng ab1lity. Jr. Mikayla Denk IS apart of the h1ghest cho1r a Mesa Ridge. o Only was M1kayla selected for he All State Choir. but she has also participated in he Top atlon Honor Cho1r along WI h many of her other cho1r peers. Cho1r. It isn't just the voices of the students, but the feeling and er"lotion put mto the song. At he Mesa Ridge's Fall Concert. the women's ensemble cho1r group was accompanied by Sr Laura Backus, from Mrs. West's Orchestra. The sweet sounds of the vo1ces and the v1olin filled the aud1 Oflum. The performance wasn't JUSt the women s1ngmg but a violinist and singers work1ng to produce amazing mus•c. In a group where its usually one person. 1t can have 1ts ups and downs. and people butt heads. In the end, they came together and comb1ned the1r vo1ces to perform beautiful songs the1r worked very hard to perfect. Their hard efforts were adored by the aud1ence. hroughout the school year, Mesa's highest cho1r has seen many accomplishments. From Jr. M1kayla Denk participating in the all state choir and many students going to a college for an award. Mesa's highest choir, Classic Coral, had seven students participate in the Top of the National Honor Choir. Sr. Logan Alinas, Sr. Fabian Bennett, Jr. Mikayla Denk, Sr. Amanda Harman, Jr. Emma Harman, Soph.jaivon Lias, and Jr. Naomi Mullins have traveled to Adams State University for three long days and sang their hearts out. T For the Fall Concert. women's ensemble came together to sing songs such as 'Let Me Fly', 'Let Me In', and 'Am't I a Woman·. Within the classroom, var1ous relat1onsh1ps occur. Most days, the girls are best fnends while other days they are at each others throats. Whenever they work toge her, the result IS mag1cal. Many of the g1rls 1n women's ensemble describe the1r t1me as enJoyable and enterta1ning . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �'I've been smg1ng smce I was I le, SO cho r has always been my thmg. S1ng1ng w1th a group 1s amaz1ng. honestly. I ge to hear everyone else s vo1ces and 1t blends toge her. It's grea .• Soph.Kayla Brown (below) There are many different 1nds personal1t1es w1th1n the Chamber S1ngers group. For a few of the concerts, many of the cho rs JOined together to perform a song for whorr1 ever wanted to listen. The guys of Classic Corale sang passionately. The audience enjoyed the1r vo1ces along w1th the vo1ce of the g1rls. (Far Left) The Class1c (orale boys performed amaz1ng at the1r fall concert. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Women's Ensemble & Chamber Singers 2 �Before every concert. all of the cho rs go through a final prac ce before performmg 1t on~tage. "I've been domg cho1r for three years just 1n high school. and two years before 1n middle school, I love it very much." sa1d Jr Alexa L1gon. ~-----.., 'It's a lot of work, but 1t's a lot of fun and enterta1n1ng." sa1d Fr. Torib1a Alinas. Three acapella ~tudents. cheesmg before annual choir pract1ce begms. M usic is a very universal language, whether you sing, hum, or speak in rhyme, you can't deny that everyone loves to hear pleasant sounds. Just imagine making pretty vocals every day as grade! There are many arguments about how necessary the fine arts program is to a high school student's education, the main reason being that it is 'pointless' and does not contribute to a student's education. This is very untrue. There are so many different genres of music, and with the music industry constantly growing and changing. Ranging from rap to rock, there's something out there for everyone to enjoy, making music very diverse. It is proven that listening to music can positively affect your mood, as well as promote better focus. The better a student is focused on something, the better understanding on a subject, leading to better grades and higher test scores. The music program teaches students creativity, discipline, memorization, and unity. Anyone who steps into room 305 or 307 for more than a minute can see how hard each and every student works. Surprismgly, singing takes a lot more than just opening your mouth and making a sound! At Mesa, there are 5 choirs in total. Most of the students have been involved for years prior to joining one or more of Mesa's choirs and that alone takes a lot of dedication. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �s the years go by, technology beginS to rapidly change. There have been so many discoveries made. especially in science and medicine. Imagine a world where illnesses are easily cured, hospice care is affordable, and people live longer, healthier lives? Project Lead The Way is a 4 year biomedical science program that spec1fies 1n the studies of the human body and how it works, preparing the students for work in the medical field. This class is offered as an alternative for biology, and does count as a credit. Although Mesa has only offered this class for three years so far, the students have already made successful advances. 'The class is mostly student led,· said Mrs. Wagers, so students are able to move at their own pace. This class has also been fortunate to have a large funding, and the students have the privilege to do a lot of active projects, from dissecting animals, bacteria culturing, and a lot of labs. The first project the students ever work on 1s the investigation a fictitious story of a young woman who passed away. Throughout the year. the students piece together how and what caused her death until they come up with the final conclusion at the end of the year. A 'I thmk 1t '~ semi difficult, but managable.' Jr. Dest1ny Rocha 'I real y enJOy rt, there's a lo of th ngs to do and rt ge s you ready for the med,caJiield.' Jr K1era DaVIS, p~ttured below ~------------------------~ 'Its really 1t's up to you to understand what's gomg on. It's on the students to do the research.' Sr Jennifer Ranne 'The dass proVIdes a medical1nves igat1on spec1fically for the nurse and doctor field,' sa1d Mrs. Wagers when asked about PLTW. �M ESA RIDGE has many programs that cater to students hobb1es and future plans. The Mill is just one of those programs taught by Mr Beatty. This Interactive class teaches students about construction and how to use tools. "This class is really hands on ... You have to work hard everyday, just go out, do your job", says Jr. Devin Hailer. Students from the the Mill have worked hard to finish building a shed, that will be used by the Mesa Ridge staff.Sr. Andrew Demello says, • It feels good knowing that a few years from now ill come back and see it (the shed) and know that I made that." Overall the students in this program find it enjoyable and have learned about construction and basic safety measures. Sr Joseph Mondragon says, "This class is definitely more mteractive, and its definitely trial and error but its a fun learning experience.· • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �M1ll studen s beg1n to bUild the walls for he shed (Pictured below). Securing the floor to the shed (Pictured below left). Soph. Thomas Pate (Pictured below) sawing the floor to measurement "The phys1cal wor IS Jl-S fun for me." ~id Sr.Joseph Mondragon ( P1ctured left). Fresh. oahjaskar (Pictured 1e ) using a narl gun to secure planks. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Manufacturing Constru tion T hnologi s 2 �T housands of students across the United States walked out of class Wednesday, March 14th at 10:00AM local time, to demand stricter gun laws in a historic show of polit1cal solidarity that was part tribute and part protest. Approximately 200 Mesa Ridge students exited the building and gathered together on the track. Student Leaders: Jr. Kylie Lenberg, Sr. Savannah Cameron, and Sr. Patricia Liwanagan (Pictured right), thanked everyone for their participation and explained what their purpose was; L1wanagan said that "This is not a time that we want to be sad, we want to praise each other. Everyone here is a blessing." Len berg added that, "This (school shooting) was not all in vain. They did not die in vain. They were meant to show that we were meant to end this kind of gun violence." Len berg, Cameron, and Liwanagan then asked all in attendance to respectfully participate by silently walking around the track for seventeen minutes for the seventeen lives lost on the February 14th, school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas H1gh School in m Parkland, Florida. "The response from the students was very positive and they respectfully complied with the request. Mesa students handled themselves with dignity from beginning to end," said Mr. Scott Sage when asked about the student walk out. r. Douglas Reyes (Pictured above), when asked why he walked out on March 14th, said, "I shouldn't have to be afra. id of school because of gun v1olence and sadly I'm afraid, I feel that it could happen because it has. When Parkland happened it was a wakeup call; people stood up and said, 'no more this shouldn't be appen. · Th1s was powerful to me because I got to use my voice and take a stand. I think it's ridiculous for me to be able to legally purchase an assault rifle at 18, like it is in Florida." J 'I believe that gun violence in schools and gun violence in general needs to stop,' said Soph. Jakobe Jones. (Pictured right) 'I walked out for the 17 k1ds that unfortunately lost there life's in the shootmg,' sa1d Jr. David Dougherty. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �hen asked about his involvement in the March walkout, Jr. Braden Beck (Picture left) said, "I did it as more of a respect thing for the lives lost rather than the gun violence. The way I see it, it would cause a civil incident and more violence if the guns were taken.· Beck said that his participation was for the solidarity movement and less for any political agenda. W •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • March Walkout ·12 �Sr. Garreyy Fontame (Pic ured fe )in full dress. 'What made me want to pursue ROTC was I wanted to expand my horizons, see how I can push myself, physically and emotionally.' Jr. Anthony Hardman (Pictured left) . 'I do ROTC for all of the people who fought for our country, and all of the people who died for our country,' said Sr. Sadie Carter(Pictured left) . 'It's a very easy grade and a bunch of fun,' said Fresh. Treyden Williams (Pictured right) . very morning since we've begun school, we have the same routine of standing up in the mornmgs and saying the pledge. What is the meaning behind that? Dedicating a couple of seconds to recite the pledge of allegiance every morning shows our respect to the fallen soldiers who served our country, as well as our respect for the U.S. at the start of school, three ROTC students raise the flag, and at the end of the day they lower it, being careful that it does not touch the ground, and later folding it. This ceremonial custom began as an Army and Navy custom which symbolizes defeat. The proper way to fold the flag is two people hold it waist high horizontally, and then fold the stripe part over the stars, then folding it again, the stars on the outside, until continuing to fold the rest of the flag into a triangle, until the only part visible are the stars. E • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �he phrase 'wrapped around the axle' is a military term that references to a vehicle being damaged from wrapping an axle around an object, damaging it. This is also a phrase that means to steer clear from small issues, and focus on the things that truly matter. In the mornings during school, you may notice three students marching in the front lawn, putting up the flag on the pole. No matter how cold the weather is, these students don't seem to notice the chill, and continue to do their job diligently. The people we have to thank for this is the jun1or Reserve Officer Training Corps, or JROTC for short. JROTC is possibly one of the hardest classes phys1cally on the students. Those who take this class normally go through grueling exercise routines with mostly no complaint, and are strictly graded on managing their uniform and equipment provided for them at the beginning of the school year. jROTC is responsible for creating our future troops from all military branches. The amount of students who consider becoming active members is very impressive. As the years go by, millenn1als beg1n to forget the history behind the USA, and all of the things the military has done for us. They go through hard training for many months, mentally and physically preparing them for what is next. They are also deployed from the1r family for a long period of time, ranging from a couple months to a year. Sold1ers make sacrifices for their friends, family, and even themselves to do something as noble as saving their country. It's admirable that a teenager would even consider doing this as a career.JROTC, we applaud you for considering a difficult work force, and taking the steps to achieve this! T • • • • • • JR •T • • 2 �MRG IS completely new this year, not only 1s Mr. Mac directing. we have a new staff. and new equipment like: cameras, lights. computers. m1cs. and sound boards. The production has also moved from Advisory to 4th block and is predominately live. This is very difficult because live shows always have hiccups. But these students work tirelessly to bring you what's going on in your school. They work during Advisory and 4th block. right up until the moment they hear Mac say, ·Alnght guys. let's get started!" The staffers don't have ass1gned roles because everyone participates in all processes of the production from anchor to m1xer. Some parts are favorites of the staffers. when asked about the different roles Sr. Kaleigh Clem (Pictured below) said, "I like to be beh1nd camera because without the cue cards, It (the production) would all go downhil ."One thing they all love is being a part of the team. They all work together to create this show each and every day, they have their individual dut1es but ultimately each staffer needs to complete their roles for the production to be completed. This is both stressful and rewarding. K Mr. Macenulty (Pictured nght) S1 1ng m what he calls h1s d1rec ors cha1r. Mr Macenulty and Jr. aomi Mullms (Pictured far right) talkmg about the latest news m Mesa Ridge. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sr. V'amche Cav• (Pictured left) oversee1ng the m1xer as Sr Kale1gh Clem, Jr. aom1 Mull1ns, andJr Carson Knox during a run through. Jr. Douglas Reyes (Pictured below)checking lights and sound before they go on air, mak1ng sure everyth1ng 1s in shape. Jr. Naomi Mullins (Pictured left) postng and gett•ng ready to say her 11nes that are on the cue cards. Sr V'aniche Cav1t (Pictured nght) caught a Yearbook staffer taking a pho o of Sr. Kaletgh Clem and Jr. Carson Knox. prepartng for he show. Sr. Kaletgh Clem and Jr. Carson Knox(Pictured right) doing a run through of the show. before gotng live . • • • • • • •1--MR• • • • �r. J I am AIdea Johnson says that he only h ng that really Stressed her Out as the dead h.,es. J yar says, ou know how 1n a horror mov1 the gtrls havmg a good time and he killer IS creeptng up behind her? That s dead ne • Despite the stress she was also really proud of the work she dtd, 'I have a physical ptece of evidence to show for m hard Mrs. OG {Pic ured right) displaying her frustrations w1th deadline and semor subm1ss1ons; we all know that she "s secre ly contemplating s ankmg someone. r. Tivian Chambers had a basketball game against Harrison and Sr.jilyani Aldeajohnson, Sr. Miquel Moreno, Sr. Kaleigh Clem,jr. jasmyne Jones, and Jr. Kar·na Perez (Pictured above) all came out to support her. 'I was o happy that they came. It really made my day and I was seriously on the verge of tears," remembered Chambers, 'I just absolutely loved it.' Yearbook has a strong sense of community and bonding that allows the staff to make new and lasting friends who support one another. Poster on the left reads, 'Number 31 on the court and Number 1in our hearts.' J The difficul ies 1n team building exercises. (Pic ured: Soph. Trier Henderson, Sr. M1guel Moreno, Sr.j1lyam AldeaJOhnson, Sr. Echo Osantowsk1,jr. Jasmyne jones, Jr. Kanna Perez) • • • • • • • • • • • • �r. Miguel Moreno, our editor and chief. has been on staff for two years now. "I've built relat1onsh1ps with people I had no clue that I'd become friends with and I feel like we created a really close family bond,' said Moreno. His favorite expenence was when the yearbook staff went up to CSU Fort Collins for thej-Day, a journalism conference. Angelica Littlehawk (a former Mesa Ridge Grizzly) and M1guel were messing around with the statue of the B1g Horn Sheep ( CSU's Mascot) and they took a picture holding the sheep's genitals, 'It was freaking hilarious!' exclaimed Moreno. He proceeded to make it a yearbook tradition of tak1ng a group photo with the large bronze statue's atomically correct rear end. (Pte. ured lef: P~.<n/Joke board) A I e sneak pea m o yearboo s nstde JOke board. Which is erased a the end of every deadline and filled WI h new nstde JOkes for the new dead me. You had to be here. S Th1s year was an amazing year for yearbook. Between d splaymg memes, randomly break1ng out mto dancmg. quot1ng 'Cards Aga1nst Humamty,' and subm1tt1ng all the spreads we had many memorable moments. Deadlines put a lot of pressure on all of us, whether 1t was getttng that las mmute p1cture or huntmg down one more quote: we came together as a team we are there to help one another. We c:ontmuously up lift one another and bring a sm1le to the table. Jr. Jasmyne Jazzyman Jones (Pictured right) dtsplaymg her frustratton about Deadline 1, • Forge tt l'mma just proof tt!' c.ried Jones. The process of getting into yearbook can be slightly rigorous. Filling out the packet with your general info and your intentions for bemg in yearboo , ·s t e easy part, 'The hardest part of ge nto yearbook was e Sr.Josh Carter (pictured nght) posses for a photo while and Jr. Karina Perez photographs the solar eclipse with her phone (Ptctured far right). comes down to It, the interview as important because 1t helped ake us all a team, everyone had o sit there and do it so we all ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • Yearbook �Varsity & JV Football C-Squad Football JV Softball JV Boy's Soccer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Varsity Boy's Tennis • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Cross Country Girl's Swim Varsity Girl's Basketball JV Girl's Basketball C-Squad Girl's Basketball • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Varsity Boys Basketball JV Boys Basketball C-Squad Boys Basketball Boys Swim Varsity Girl's Tennis ••••••••••••••••••••••••• �Track & Field: Long Distance Track & Field: jumpers Track & Field: Throwers Varsity Girl's Soccer JV Girl's Soccer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• �JV2 Girls Tennis JV Cheerleading •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �junior Council freshmen Council German Club • • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Forensics Club Engineering Club Band Council Orchestra Council DECA Shakespeare Club • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �. .. . .. ....... .. .. . ... ... Link Crew ~ ���M ESA Ridge baseball is vary interesting sport at times is a close and nerve racking competitive game and at other times the grizzlies do great and dominate the competition. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Jr. Gabriel Stephens (pictured below) throwing the ball into infield from deep in outfield. Soph. Reece Bishop (Pictured below) winds up during practice. Sr. Anthony Bailin (Pictured above right) running all the way to home base. Sr.JeffSanchezJr (Pictured left) Caching the strike. Jr. Gabriel Stephens (Pictured below) throwing to home base from second . •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Var ity Ba ball �Fresh. Christian Carrick during warm ups work1ng on h1s form to make sure the ball goes to his target. (Pictured above left) 'They call me Jacky Robinson but don't quote me on that,' joked D'Andre Adams (Pictured above right) Fresh. Jaden Kristopher Coli during practice running for home but tries to stop in his tracks to return safely to third base. (Pictured right) E ven being a pitcher the game starts before you are even on the mound. You have to keep your eyes open on play styles and batting styles. "You have to know when to switch up your pitch. You may see a guy really good before the game so you really have to think on what you are going to do," says Ryan Tutton (Pictured Right). "During the game you still have to observe how they play." In the picture on the left they are playing against Palmer. We asked Ryan how he felt about his playing and what was the team's strengths. "I felt that I did really good. I located my curveball. It was just low enough into the corner of the strike zone. For the team I think our biggest strength is defense. I thmk we'll have a winning season." • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �any legends and greats come from a humble beginning. This is the story of our team. Many players agree it was a rough start. With many playing for the1r first year and many unaware of their raw potential, things weren't going to be all grand slams. Sophomore Jadyn Sandoval (Pictured Left) and Freshman Jaden Hoffman (Pictured above) both had high hopes for their teammates. "I still think the season is going to go great. Even with a slow start. All that means is that there's more work to put it." says Jadyn. The same outlook came from Jaden. "It was definitely a bumpy start, but no one IS great without practice. Since the beginning we have just been getting better and better. We'll be taking dubs before you know it." Their heartbreak breaking loss against Green Mountain, and Pueblo South ignited something in the team. "We've mostly been hitting the cages. After being blown out 10·0 we really wanted to buckle down." says Junior lsiah Avilez-Kuhlmann. "Some pitchers on our team can get up to 80 miles an hour, so we have really been trying to send more balls to to the out field but also our fieldwork. I still have high hopes for the team.· M • • • JV• • • • • • • • - quad Ba.eball �T alyin Cumro (Pictured right) is a senior who loves the peacefulness golf. Cumro, honestly, never thought that she would be playing Golf. In her sophomore year Mr. Fetters asked her to come out and give it a try, which she later did and found that she ended up really enjoying it. She agreed that, 'When you watch Golf it's boring but when you play it, it's actually pretty fun.' She said that, 'I like that each hole is different' so one never gets bored with the same repetitive courses. This gives her a new challenge that keeps the game Interesting. Jr Cynthia Bower(Pictured above) demonstrates the proper form for putt1ng on the Green. Jr. Caitlyn Agurkis (Pictured right)drives down the Green. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �printing isn't JUSt what track is, you have the hurdles, high jump, Pole vault, triple jump, and the long jump. Every step, leap, and jump are being closely admired and feared. Sr. Qu1ntin Gilbert (Pictured left) knows this type of pressure as he performs the long jump. S Sr. John Hubbard johnson Ill (P1ctured below) performs the triple JUmp. Soph. Charles Dav1s (Pictured above) executes the long Jump. Fresh. Nathamel Richardson II (Pic ured above) amplements he tnple JUmp at the March 24 h Track and Field Mee at the Gary Berry Stad1um. Sr D'Angelo Fletcher (Pactured lef) completes a 5 foot high jump. Whel' asked how Hurdles were special Sr. Kori Johnson (Pictured left) sa1d, 'Hurdles are like spnnting but w1 h style.· Sr Fab1an Bennett (Pictured left) said that h1s favor1te part of track was, 'Just watching all these great athletes that I have grown up w1th excel. and to do great things.' • • • • • • • • • Girls Golf & Track jump rs �Coach Galayd ck sa1d that Soph. v•ctor Fer'landez ·cou d very well be our fim mJie Sho put State Champ. He IS easy o coach, strorg nd powerful, modest, and he helps out the o 'ler throwers. He·s a grea athlete.· M esa Ridge throwers are going up on the track field, under the coaching of Mr. Galaydick who also threw Shotput and discus in high school and college, and the team members can all agree that under him they are thriving. The throwers love their sport, but from the outside, it might look uninteresting, but to the players it's a calm and quite sport, but it's all about power and strength. A thrower told one of our staffers, 'It's very calming, when they call your name to plate, you start to put the shot where it needs to be and you only focus on where it is and where it needs to go, it's like you're alone.' The process you go through to throw is not only physical, but mental as well; the physical centers around strength, so lifting weights is very important. Mentally, you go through all of the measurements in order to figure out what you did wrong and what went right. Make sure you don't drop that elbow, don't hesitate during a spin, and keep up that follow through. Throwing is a full body sport and a full mind sport. But just because it's a lot of effort, doesn't mean it's not fun! Sr. Miguel Moreno said, 'When I'm out there with my fellow throwers, it's fun when we're not throwing we talk, we make jokes. We get close." Jr. Falcao Leat1ota (Pictured nght) prepares h1s Shotput throw. Fresh. Aden Sage (Pictured midd e right) warms up for h1s discus throw. Fun ac · Aden IS the only le handed hrower on the team. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sr M1guel Morel"o (PICtured far eft) prepares h1s Shotput throw. Coach Calaydick sa1d that M1guel "has 1mproved a great deal. He IS throw1ng a good 6 feet far her th1s year than last year: Accord1ng to Coach CalaydiCk Sr. lsa1ah Brooks (PICtured middle left). "keeps gettmg better. The March 24 h mee he scratched on a 43 ft. throw. Tha IS amaz1ng Sr. Sha1lynn W1iliams (P1c ured left) gets nto he zone. "We're hoping she can be a double State Champ th1s year. Her shot is on point and she has improved her d1scus," remar ed Coach CalaydiCk. Sr. Kelly Farnham (Pictured above) tries to warm up. The wind on March 24th was excessive and Farnham had to wait another two hours before she could throw discus. Soph. Monet Hubbard (Pictured above) messes around with the hurdles coach while waiting for her turn to throw discus. Soph. Monet Hubbard (Pictured left) throws her shotput on the March 24th Gary Berry Stadium Track Meet. •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Track- Thrower Nation �Sr. Isaiah Crawford (Pictured above) pushes through the pack. Sr. joshua Bessert makes the last push towards the finish line (Pictured right). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �otivation to play and participate in anything you do can come from many different sources. For senior Dernon Barley (Pictured left) it's the time for h1m to show off what he is made of, 'Track to me isn't a sport, it's a lifestyle, a way out. It's the time to show the true speed withm you.' Running is a way to release extra energy and all together it's a great workout. Athletes that participate in the baton relay each run one-fourth of the oval, and pass on the baton to the next sprinter; must easier said than done. Our runners have their work cut out for them. Track is a sport where it is up to you to succeed in your respected events without internal motivation there is no success, you can't fall back on the performance of the team. M Some Track Athie es relax ng at the March 24th mee at Gary Berry Stadium (Pictured ef) Sr QUintin G1lbert races to pass the baton to Sr Derrion Barley (Pictured below left). Soph. Charles Davis Ill passes he baton to Fresh. Alex Campos (Pictured below) . Jr Destmy Palmer (Pictured left) ma es It over her hurdle or a stra•ght shot to the fin1sh I" ne. Jr. Matthew Roberds (Pictured left) won his long distance race on March 24th at Gary Berry Stadium. Sr.Jaxon Dees and Sr. Brandon Willkomm (Pictured left m1ddle) are neck and neck at the last leg of the race. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Track-• •prints,• Di•tanc• , •· Jump• • • • �h1s spring. Girls Tennis racked up to play an enthusiastic season. With all of the team members working together to be the best, they were able to create a special bond within the sport. 'I have fun every day and I'm always excited to go back.' says Soph. Madison Andert. Mad1son goes on to say that the great part about tennis is meeting new people and playing with somebody new. "We mess around, we make jokes, and it gets intense but that's also what makes it fun.' says Jr. Morgan Bailey. These are the experiences the G1rls joined tennis for; optimism, learning and making bonds. As most of the girls play because of Ms. Felice and Ms. Mileto, they are taught by the two coaches to be diverse and accepting. From their friendships during practice, the kmdness even follows them to the court, as the girls respect even the1r opponents. Jr. Layla Fritsch says "We're always positive, we all get along.' Overall this year's girl's tennis teams are one of the most optimistic and whole hearted groups. T Soph. Michaela Welch 1s willing to dive for the ball and 1s not afraid to get her hands dirty to save 1t The girls are fantastic at servmg the ball during games. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sen1ors like Mar1a Mart1nez return for the1r final year of playmg tenms for Mesa R1dge. To shake off the nerves before the Mesa versus TCA game a lot of the girls cracked JOkes and d1stacted themselves from the pressure. (Pictured left) muscle to a1d 1n w1nmng agamst an oppos1ng team. (Pictured far left) Sr. Sha1enne Knox getting ready for the match (p1c ured left) hile in the spnng sun, the tennis girls run from one side of the court to another to score a point for their partner and team. A lot of the girls started out not knowing a lot about tennis. It is from Ms. Felice and Ms. Mileto that they know what they know. Each year, these two teach newer tennis players how to play the sport and help refresh the minds of returning players. The girls dedicate a lot of time and effort to playing tennis. For the girls, tennis is a sport where they can clear their mind and just play. Tennis offers a place for the girls to relax and not be judged for their ability or inability to play tennis. W •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Girl T nni �Fresh. Dulce Posada (Pictured right) taking the ball up the field keeping it just out of reach of the opponent. Jr. Allison Canada (Pictured right) taking a goal kick. Sr. Aurora Foster (Pictured below)on a full on sprint up the wmg getting into a threatening position. Fresh. Wendy Valdez Meza sh,elding the ball from the opponen to keep possess1on 1n the mal3rd. (Pictured right) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Sr. Emily Fogaii,Jr. De~tmy Button, and Fresh. Dulce Posada (Pictured above) celebrating after scoring a goal1n a pre·season swmmage . Jr. Destmy Button (Pictured above) slipp1ng her way into the attack from her defense pos1t10n. Soph. Patnc1a Swager reserv1ng a pass from Jr. Allison Canada (Pictured above) . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Var it)' Girl Soccer �s you may or may not have heard but our JV girls have some really tough competition this year. Not only just their normal match ups but they only have 8 girls including the goalie. Soph. Nakita' Carson (Pictured right) is the goalie for the girls, we ask her what was it like for the team she said, "I think we are going good. Our biggest weakness is speed because with not all of our positions filled we have to get across the field a lot quicker. Our goal is just to improve and get everyone well rounded." Even with this they still are a competitive team. Only losing from one goal from Pueblo Centennial3-2 they still work hard to always better themselves. "I think we are doing pretty good. I don't think I'm really worried about winning games but developing skills. As a team we bond through the sport. It's something we are all passionate about," says Fresh. Mikayla Bankey (Pictured below). A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �hey also bond as a team off of the field. From sleepovers to eating lunch together, they continue to learn about each other. Playing hard isn't the only thing that these girls do. They are a home to those without and a buddy that can help you through troubles. "I enjoy being on the team because they are very supportive," says Fresh. Devyn Jackson. With her being a freshman and new to the school she said that they have become more than just a family. "They are very welcom1ng and they help me and other become better at the sport," remarked Jackson. For some it makes the sport even more worth it. It goes beyond playing on the field. "I definitely love the people. We don't have to worry about the score at the end. We just have a great t1me and support each other throughout we each game," says Sop h. Molly Stutzman (Pictured above). They come closer together each day and with each game. Fresh. ArianaJuvera (Pictured left), who plays m1ddle field, said, 'We do things that normal girls would do. We eat lunch together before games or even have sleepovers." They were down players but that didn't stop these girls from being themselves or enjoying the sport that they love. T • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JV• •- • d • • • • • qu< irl<> ~occer �715 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, co. 80911 We offer many different resources for your benefit including: Contests, Computers, Magazines, Books, Music, DVDs, Books on CD, New Fiction, Databases, etc. htt ://www.securit Eric J. Atha , DDS , MS P t G o mmg Kimberly D. 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Words cannot describe how proud of you we are! ~:Jhining bright. "Fou ar T Rnlill) , \.fark, and He. i::, Congratulations on the fir. t chapter of your life. God has given you the determination, drive, and ability to go far in life. We are so excited to see where you will go. We love you Morn, Dac4 and the Girls Ambition over Adversity -Tupac Shakur "Take one's adver ity learn from their mi fortune learn from their pain Believe in omething Believe in your elf Turn adver ity into ambition Now blossom into wealth" • • • • • • �It was just yesterday that you were a baby in my arms. I looked at your precious face and wondered where life would take you. Today, I look at the person you've become, strong, kind, sweet, thoughtful and caring and I realize that the dreams I held in my heart for you are alive in your beautiful spirit. I am so proud of you, and I love you with all my heart. Dad Arnell Henr Arnell, From the moment you were born you have brought this family pure joy. Your smile and dimples can lighten up any room. Your caring and genuine personality is one of a kind. As you continue your journey throughout life remember that your family is always in your corner and that we are your biggest supporters. To date, you have been an amazing child and a young adult. We cannot wait to see your bright future ahead. It's not hard to see that your brightest angel in heaven, Grandpa Henry, is so proud of you and all your accomplishments!!! Keep that smile, joy, and laughter on your journey ahead. You have a very bright future and can accomplish anything you set your mind to. "Remember success is a journey, not a destination. Have faith in your ability and you will do just fine·. Bruce Lee Love Always: Mom, Dad, Grandma Henry and _ _..._. all your biggest supporters. xoxo • • • • �Alexis you have grown into an amazing, strong, beautiful and funny young woman. We are so proud of all you have accomplished. The future holds great things for you as you begin this new adventure. So many memories you have given us with many more to come You will always be our Sweetie Pie and sister. WE LOVE YOU! Mom, Dad and Brother Garrett, We are so very proud of the young man you have become. You are wise beyond your years. You are an excellent example of loyalty and leadership. Whatever you set your mind to you will accomplish. You are smart, kind, loving, and you have a big heart. Words cannot begin to describe how proud we are of you. Continue to reach for the stars and you can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Congratulations Baby Girl! We love you , Dad, Mom, & Nathaniel Sydnee Marie, We can't believe how fast time has flown on by us. From being just a tiny girl in Kindergarten to a young lady as a senior in High School. We are so very proud ofyou and can't wait to see what your future holds. Reach for the stars my girl. Love, Dad, Mom, Christian, Isaiah, & Smokey • • • I hope your dreams take you to the corners ofyour smiles, to the highest ofyour hopes, to the windows ofyour opportunities and to the most special places your heart has ever known. We are so proud ofyou Sydnee. Grandma and Grandpa love you so much • • • • • • �Monkey, Doodle Bug, Lee Wow! Where has the time gone? We have watched you grow and develop into a smart, loving, caring, and beautiful young woman. Thank you for all the laughs you have shared , the noises you "have to make,~ and the dance moves we all wish we had. Over the years you have demonstrated a strength to overcome adversities, a resilience to bounce back, and a comm itment to be the best you, you can be. We wish you the best of luck in your next chapter in life. Always remember . . . "Keep your head on a swivel. ~ Love, Dad, Mom, & Bree alee L@ann Sag@_________ Tristan, You have been an enormous joy in our lives for 18 years. So anxious to enter this big world, you came barreling out 6 weeks early, and have not slowed one bit in making your mark. Humble, kind-hearted, intelligent, multi-talented, and funny are just a few of the many words that come to mind when describing you. You were so much fun growing up, a loving son and a best buddy. You are a wonderful big brother and grandson-you touch so many lives. You have grown into a responsible young man with endless potential. We do not tell you nearly enough, but we are immensely proud and cannot wait to see the great things you accomplish as an adult. Watch out world, Tristan "Jj" Widic is just getting started! With all our love, M om, Dad, & Tanner • • • • • • • • • �S~t a t\()t li~t ~t ()~H sz~h . 4-i-H di~~tHMU , ~(a MO~t ~H 4-t"~()"S · ~ sz~ff<> t~4 f<> ~oat W~ t!OH, 3t~f tt<>ff<> ~up f<><> f<>tts . ~4 4~t ta~u ()gg '"t() ~a w<>~ld . ~H w'"S4 4~t 4pHod4 t() gta. Wt wott!~ 4<> r~()t~d , w~ (l ro~tttt"4l<>IH, ~ !()(}( ~ot will tlttJH dit . e()t\s~ott~loti<>t14 'Dottitllt . 'VJt !()(}( a<>t~ l fn<>M ottd 1J opo Anna Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem & smarter than you think. We love you, Lee, Mom, & Leeya Nana & Papa Sauls �Austyn, • WIIINi"' lllflllll'ltlllfllll jtlllftiM piVII llt/6 fk /lfi'J611 jtlllllff fiKitlj. IJifd IV( lll1 YHiltitlltj wVII pal We can't believe you are all grown up. Your smile lights up the world. Now is the time to spread your wings and follow your dreams. 'II {6 !4 wltlll w F /J'tll¥ Mwtf. /!hltlfiJtr fltllljtlllllff bfiiV!I' lltAJI jt'll Jln"fP lltAJI jf1ll ... J/11/JM" lltAJI jt'll fltilt.t IJifd /wM lfltlff 11tAJ1 jt'll MT ht6w '6~/IJ Mt!M /)111/. 'flllltJ. S/tllM611. GrtzlttlwliJifd GraNI/Kt We love you, Mom, Grandpa Calvin and Grandma Pat I , �c:: 0 0"1 O"'.t:J 0"1 QJ .-4 .... ' QJ QJ .D ::J QJ > ~ ~ 0 E > .... co C.-o QJ QJ V"'.s:; t- Brenden J _ ~edina We wi h)QU the rength to fa challen with confidence; along with the wisdom to choo )Qur battle refully; we wi )Qll adventure on your jluruey and may )QU always top to help meone along the way; li ten to )QUr heart and take ri ks carefully. Remember how much you are loved ....we are overy proud of the man )QU have become! Love, Mom, Brayton, Brandon, Oma and Ojll Daevion, You are my first and only grandson and for that I am most grateful. Congratulation on your success and achievements. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the next phase of your life. Remember, no matter what may come your way, I will always have your back. /love you, and I'm proud to be your grandmother. �Taylin Ale a Cumro, We w o proud of the young woman you haV< be om . You ar agr at ister and daughter. I ant wait to what your future holds. We loV< you, Morn, Dad, Annie, Cody, & BrayZ We could not be more proud of the smart, kind, fun, beautiful girl you have become. While this chapter is coming to a close just know the best is yet to come. Always remember who you are and what you stand for! Lots of Love, Mom & Dad 17 �Adea johnson, J lyam 16, 1 2,164,165 A Abevta. jacob 2 Aldendorf, Dylla~ 70 AT'dre , Angcla 90 Annacone, Abe na 76 Ar hon , Acevedo, Em a 70, 140,141 cea Perez, jesus 76. 11 119 140, 141,142,143 Acevedo. U.ura , 9, 16,140,141, 142,143 A cea, Karla 16 nas. Loga~ 16,121,142, 143 Acfaloe Rodnguez, MArc A orno 82 A nas, Tor boa 70,%,122 Ma hew 16, 17 Apor. e, Eduardo 70 'Ya5Sa jaq e ne 16 endorf, Are ano, er~a 5 16 Arne • Logan 82 Arne,MICa 82 Bra1dan 16, 124 Arrington, Aur1anna . .16 loway, A i'lmon, K e Aden, Ka Zaclwy 70 A ns. Amodovar, Cameron 20 5ynae 2, 136,137 Ad ns. Cheya 70 AlOnso, Bradk A nson, Zoe .76 Atwater, Abby 70 70 Aug Sanan ha 76 Alsba g Cheya na 82 Ager, an ..a 91 Aus ,jessoca 82 A har, Dylan .76 ado J an 82 A ez Xavoer 76 A ez mann, lSI A arado,j.m~ 16 Ag ar, Ezequ B Amado, Andres 70 Baba Ba ey 18.20 Amado A art, Babers. Porsha 76 Ammon Ahart, Andrew choW 76 Alc:laz. epnci-o 16 Aldaz, Ranu 82 Chr~ opher 70 M yb 70, 138, 139, 160 Ban , T1onna 17 Barley, Demon 17, 36, 37 134, 135, 155 Barlow, Isaac .59 70 Bar • w liarn 90 Barnes Jr. 5ednc 20, 21 Barrau, Tonoo 17 Barne os, Alondra .82 Barr nger, Cadence ...70 Be I Robonson Dontavn;s .70 Bern~. Kasey B•zze I, Tyler .. 10,76 Boye ~e 76,81 Bruckner, Krea.90 Boyer. Haclo 82 Brunner, Rebecca 20 .18, 100, 101, 126,127, 136, 137, 142, 143 Braa en, Robert 26, 27, 36. 37 90,134.135 Brunow, David 76 Ca1T1p, Brandor 18 BryaN, M hae 70 Bradford, Zander 70 Blac Devon . 17,141 Bac en, Teresa 9 Boatman, Kamron 70 Back. Tr Anderson, Chr opher 12,13 56. 76 Chrs: jared 76 Anderson, Lu e 20 Anderson, epl: 76 And MadiSOn 76 156 Ba ey. gan 82 134,135 36,137 156 Benne Fiacco, Ar hony 82 Barrow, Da,., 76 Barrow, Ma w 70 Barry, Auson Bodenberger, Aleu 65 70 Benne • Fabiar" .1, 17, 25, 68, 69, %, 97, 121,134,135, 142. 143, 150, 151 Bodenberger, Ethan ..70 Be e r•acco, na 70, 140 Bodenberger, M eah 76 Bernal Medrano, Angela. 70 Berna Medrano, Fernanda 76 Bernard, A1~ . 70 Berns. " 70 BerryConor 51 2, 113, 140,141 91 Berry Emmalee 17, 40.41 134,135 Bauylsa.a 76 Berry lary5sa 70 Beasley, Hope .76 je cry Be=rt,~hua 17,134,135, 154, 155 91 124 125 Bai n, Ar 20 146 147 Bai .a Bodenberger, jenna .. .70 Bod1e, Dia ann .53, 82 Best.ey Bechat, Audne.tnna 17,19 60 6 142 143 Bolden, Sea 68, 69,82 Bombarder, Karen .. 89 Boo • Anasta1sa 76 Stepharne 90 Bass Br n Sea Boden, M•chael ...13, 36, 82, 134, 135 Benne , Ceona 82 116 Barton, a d ... 36. 37 90 134,135 20 Backes,Ausun 82 16,117,1 9,121 142, 143 Bod~.Da BenedK , AlysQ ..70 Beron, Sean 76 70 Back:Js. Latn Alba, 82 Barry. Colby 15,20 Ab 70 Ja~e~ yla 76 Om. •cholas B1shop, Reece ...76, 81, 134, 135,147 Bell, Bab Kam 82 Auhi,jofdan 16 Be den, 2 76 70 Bangtn, lsa ~ 76 Donunoc Agur Ca • 9. 2 150 Aeu'lder 76 Behren.s, joel ..82 '34, 135 2, 138, 139, 149 70 Agurre.David 76,110.134. 35 136 137, 153 Baker, Damd .. 17 Barnnger. A Ag !ar,Am 8, 9. 76 91,140,141 Ban y. Adams. DAndre 1, 138 139,148 Ad ns, Chr&ofer 16.61 B~rd, Angela Be Bradon 82,126,127 Bankey. Arc.:no, Have 76 Becher, Braydon 70 Braggs. Gerra 49 76 136, 137 Brayton, Aaron ..76, 81 Cameron, Sava~nah Campbd, Ar hur 70 Borchard, E ily. 20, 59, 136, 137, 154,155 Be. om, Au n 17 Bowen Sandoval, Andratyn 70 Breyer Mary 5ue 90 CendeJ3s, jacob 51, 77, 134,135 CenKeros, Diego 1 Cerquozz, PatrKk 77 Ca,.,pbell, Roger 82 Bucheger, LUISa 70 UIT1pos, Alex Buckley Hawkins, Aysha 82 Campos, D•llon 76 Chambers, T1v1an .83, 102, 132, 136, 137,164 165 Buelow, VeroniCa 82 Canada, AI w... 82 136,137, 158,159 Cham~ Chambers, Malachi 18 134 135 70,155 S ye 77 Br ne, Chmtopher ..76 Bueno. Mersades . 82 Br ne, DaVId 82 Bunger joshua 90 Carder, A SOr" 82 Chappe , Ryan .. 83. 134, 135 Broo , Ide a 76 Bunne I, Kylee 40, 41,76 Carey, Brender77 Chappe. Sydney n Broo , lsa~ah .. 20,134 135, 152, 153 Burda. Bryce . 82 Carlos, Br1ana 77 Ch1nwattar"achor Bur Dayna .17 Carper er, Broo , Kendal 17 Chappe, Amber n Chr~ opl:er 70 BrOOf'le, Terra 17 Bur und, M;, ew 76, 94 95,134, 135 Carpenter, DU$tln 77 Broome, Theodore .. 70 Bursha, LCS ey 88 Carrie • Chr w 148 Brown, Bake . .76 Bur on,j~ n 82 Carr1gan, DeVIn n Brown, C•era 20. 21,140, 141, 142, 143 Bust los, Albert 40, 41,68, 69,91 Carson, a ta 77 138 139, 160,161 Browr, Dame e 17, 61, 142, 143, 170, tn Bust los, Bobby 18, 134, 135 Carter, Abiga I 82 Bu on, Des ny 82, 159 Car er,joshua . 8. 9, 18,94 95. 132, 133, 164 165 Byer, Savarnah 67,76 1 Carter, K e 77 142 143 c Carter, Sad e 18,128 Br n,lsaoah 39, 76,110, 111,136,137 Brown, KaYar" 70,140.141 Brown, Kayla ... 76. 121 Bowen,Ash y .82,100. 101, 102, 103 136 137,142 143 Br , Logan . 76 Bower, Aaron 70 Br • Rchard . 70 Bower,Cyr.• 82 113,150 Browr', Sara . .17 t, Ton 77 Cabe , Conner 54, 55, 82, 87,134,135 70, Damann Casti lo, Harry Cameron, Cas lo, Luts 18 18 Cameron, Cas llo. n 5co easa~s. jenessa 76 Chr&~an, Lyd~a Chr~t~sen, Camacho, Hec or 76 91 Cisneros, El ph 18,33 Csneros Malachi 77 CMeros. Manque 83 Clar Leila 77 Clark R leyanna 18 Car Mo gan jova~ 18,19 Cern Ka gh 1 '97 130 131, 132 Clouse, Cameron 19 Clouse Conr. 3 Cochran Ca b 65, 83, 87, 134,135 Colangelo Alexandra 70 B ger. jaedyn 70 Cav t, V'ar"Khe '8, 140,141 142,143 Bucheger, AdaM 82 .. 82 en, 70 Acomlvr ta. 76 Baker, Br1tn e .82 Boyden, Lucas 70 Br Moore, Cal pl:e 17 Paige 70 Mercedes 77 n Cole. Oar"oe 77 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 82 �Coleman. A ossa 14.83 (ramer, Rhonda 77 Davs, Amber .71 Deloatclh. Xavoer 83 Coll,jaden Crawford. lsaoah .. 19, 118,119,136, 137, 154,155 Davos, Andrew .83 Demello, Andrew 19, 124 Kr~topher 71,148 Collingswortr. Katoe .. 71 Col ns. Kadynn 77 Coli ns, Ta!'"ara 71 Colon, Ivan 77 Compton, Bnanna .. 77 Concepoon, Raelynjae 71 Conerly. Au umn .77 Connors, kolas ... 19 Contreras. A~gel .. 71 Contreras, Demetr;us .19 Contreras, Devon 71 Crespo. jonathan 83 Cress, Haley .. 77 Crutchfield, Logan 77 Cruz, Alexandra ... 77. 119 Cruz, Yaolonne .83 Cuevas, Mateo ... 77 Cumro, Braylee .77 Cumro, Tayhn .19, 23,123. 142. 143, 150, 151.173 Cundiff, Emma ... 71. 96 Curroe, Chrostopher .71 Davos, Caleb ..71 DaVJs, Charles 77 151, 155 Davs, Chrostopher .. 83 DaVJS, Connor .71 Davos, Kayla .. 83 Davos, Koera ... 83, 123 DaVls, Mallory ...77 Davos, Shar .. 77 Davos, Tayloranne 19 Dean, loon .50, 83, 136, 137 Dear mont, Jeremoah .19 Cook. Kayley 20 Cusoc,utlyn ... 71 Decker. Kyle ... 77 Cook. Savannah .. 83 Cvar, Avery .. 49, 71 Declouet, lmaro ... 77 Cook. Tony 91.140,141 Czapla. Lo resa ... 77 Deem, AlexaPder 71 Corley. Sukaro 18,19,142, 143 D Dees, jaxson 154,155 Danoel, Mochael .. 77 Dees, jenoca .. 43, 71 Cosby, Calyce 71 Costra. Kyle .5, 54, 77, 132, 134. 135, 164,165 Danoell, Jason ... 8. 9. 83 Delatorre, Alexos .77 Dannels, Caleb .. .77. 138. 139 Deleon, Lyb .. 77 Danzl, Kevon .. 20 Delgado, Koeran ...77 Darling. Angel .. 12, 83 Delgado, Logan .. 83 Cournoyer, athan . .58, 71,154 Darnell, Wyatt .. 83 Delgado, Mya ... 77 Covarruboas, ichole .83 Darrow, jace ... 71 Defiberto, Salvatore ... 20 Courkamp, Dollon . 20 Cox. Sydney .71 Davos, Alexos .. 20 Dennoson. Weslye 83 Derby,jayden 77 Denada, athanoel .71 DesBou lions, Caleb ... 54, 55, 77,134, 135 Desolets, Corbon 8, 77 Desolets, Jasmone .71 Dettwoler, elda ... 88 Deutsch, Dawn .88 Decker,Juston .. .77 Corral, Danna 71,102 Denk, M•kayla 83,120 Donelson, Ruby 19 Dona, Jeremoah 19, 68, 69,134, 135 Douce e. lrulan Audra .71, 97 Edgerton, ju Wan 18, 19, 21 36, 37, 68. 69,134, 135, 142, 143 Edmoson. TraVls 91, 142,143 Edsemon. Courtney .83 Edwards, Ethan .71 Edwards, JOnah Curron, Adro'ana .. 10,11,18, 19,31 Cook, Ah 19, 140,141 Demuesy, BoaPca .. 20, 168 Donelson, lane 77, 140, 141, 142. 143 Della Penna, joseph .91 Daz Angel na 83 Diaz, Antonoo .. 71 Daz, Veronoca .71 Diaz Rovera, Yasoros .. 20 Doc kens, lzabelle ... 77 Dockerson. Jalen. 71, 75. 107 Dickerson, Jenae .. 83 Docker son, jordan 77 Dockinson, Brett .71 Doetze, Ethan .77 Doll. Aaron 83 Domondon, Sophoe 20, 21 Donaldson, Eve .83 Doug erty, Davod 12, 83. 97,113. 126,141 Doug as, M•sty 83,136.137 Douglass. Terrar .. 83 Dowdong, Dew• .19 Dowdy. Elozabe h .77 Dowen, Lakaoya. 77 Doyle. Brylee .. 21. 40,41 Doyle, Colton 83,134, 135 Dubbs, Donovan ... 71 Duckworth, Ka ee 77 Dudemadt, jonathen .71 DuMas, TraVJS .77 Dunav1n, Chance .77, 121 Dunn, Adelbert ... 83. 94 Dupay. Rourke .. 89 Dupont, Mochael .83 Duren, Lor6 2, 3.68. 69, 88 n E Eaton, lzaiha . 21,111 Faavae, Xrostoan 14,15. 20, 21. 134. 135, 140,141,142, 143 Eilts, james 20 Elison, Max 83 El•gardo, lsaoah .71 Emerson, Dybn .. 21 EmriCk, Abogaol ... 77 Erdmann, Alex jena .. 20, 21, 117 Escalante, Cyrus . 38, 71 Eskndge, Savanna .58, 77,136,137 Esponosa. Oerra .83 Esquovel, Andres 77 Etsotty, Moca . 59, 83. 100, 136.137 Everett, JayShaun .71 F Ga ydc Craog 4, 5, 64. 89,152, '53 Farnham Ke 1y 4, 21,152 153 Fojt Braden .77 Galardo, jenlllfer 71 Fo~t.tone, Carre ... 20, 128,168 Fo~t.tne, Tor Foraker, Shantell .71 Faver, Ryar .71 Ford. Austyn 21 170, 171 Fehce, ..osa 3, 88, 156, 157 Ford, Robert .83 Fehcoaro, Kamden 83 Forgette Tanguay, Felote .83 Fernandez, Victor .. 68. 69, 77,134 . 135, 138, 139, 152 Fetters, nte 10.11, 88, 150,151 Fono, Dom nock .20, 22, 36, 68,69,110, 134, 135, 136, 137 Fino, Kelly ..3. 68.69, 90 Finney, Dylan 77 Fischer, adoa .3, 91 Fisher. joyce .71 Fisher, Katehn .77 Fosher. Scott .19, 21 Flemmongs Bodden, E1oJah ...83,104 . 136.137 Gal gos. Jenne 90 Gavtola, E.mMa 71 Gavoob. Max 83 Gbog• Emmanu~ • Flora 83, 142, 14 3. 154 Gbog• Emmanuel, Kayode 22, 23 Ge es, Ma hew n C.obson, uti n 71 Go bert. Que.,., 20. Faver, Ma y1a 67,83 Felt, Casey ... 83 Galardo,Maroa 78 89 Forry. Elozabe h 71 Fei,Katte .77 Elmore Logan 71 Ga yd ck. Br ttany 91, 94 95 Ga ndo, Gabr ela 78 Farrar, Zoey 83 Elos, Hannah 77 Rebekah 77, 118 Galase, joshua 20,21 Fogal, Em ly .. 20, 21, 158, 159 Egger sdo r. A ena 58, 59 83 Euzalde, Ma ew 90 DAngeo 21, 22, 54 55, 105, 106, 134, 135. 136, 137 150, 151, 165 Falslev, Donald 90 Farnham, Makenna .21 Elozalde, Javoer .90 F1c clher F1eclh, Fadler. Soph a 71 Eggen, Kassoe .. 21 Estrada. Danny . 20 Dyer Matthew .91 Faavae, oclholas 77 Fortune, Elozabeth ... 21, 40, 41,142, 143 Foster, Aurora 22. 144, 145, 158,159 Fous , Gunner 71 Fow er, Lesloe ..90 Fraley, Caleb .. 77 151. 154, 155 Gantz, Kayla 78 Coli, johr .13, 71 Capons o, joseph .. 89 Gi ns, Malya .78, 81 Garbizo. Alysa 71 Gin bs. Adroan 83,114 116 Garcsa, Amber 78 Gintolas, Casoah 71 Garcsa. Carlos 20 Gl n , Abigaol 20, 21,22 Garcsa. Davod ... 78 Godec. Wollow . 78 Garcoa, Eloseo n.138.139 Gomez, M clhae Garcsa, Erru 10 20 Gonzales, Chnstopher Garcsa, Estevan 20 Garcoa. Isaac 78 Cares a. Franosco, joanne Maroe .. 77 Frasoer, Alayshla . 83 Frazer, Edward ... 78.81 83 .. n Gonzales, Corona .. 83 Gonzales, james 78, 136, 137 Maranda .88 Garcoa. Max mus .78 Gardner, Susanne 90 Free, jade ... 71 Garrett. Katherone . 22, 40, 41, 170,171 Fro sclh, Layla 83,135. 156 Garrett, Kemal 78 Fu ler, Maunce 83 Garrow. Brendan .71 Funch10n, Noah ... 83 Garrow, Meagan .71 G Gaster, Kyle 78 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • INDEX 134,135,150, Ga gos, Marssa 22 Gonzaes, Mason .55, 83, 134, 135 Gonzales, Croon .25, 134, 135 Gonzales, Salvador .71 Gonza es. Von jerome 22 Gonzalez, Aloyah .6, 7, 22, 52, 53, 59, 62,136,137 141 Gonzaez, An hon 22 �Gonzalez. Aroana 18 Grybos. Sco 5. 3, 7 134, 135 Gonzaez, lsa~la 83, 119,140,141 CUO"'IC'O, Dad 90 H.,.1s. Shawn 7 Harr1s, T ah 14,23 Harr~n. Gonzalez, Jorge 90 Guevara, Chns opher jerem1ah .25, 142 143 2 Gonzalez 71 Gonzalez Makolm 71 Gonzalez, ayom1 25 Guevara, jan 83 Hart, Cheyarne 78,121 Gunn, Kenne .. 78.111,136. 137 Harvey. Pollia 23,140, 142,143 G Gonzalez. r~ey. R1an~e Ha 83 AMo~ 78 H Haley, Damol' . 83. 86,87 Haugeto, Gra am, Ca yn 83. 136,137 Graha 22 ,Juua~ Gravel n, Kyle 78 Graves, Tra s .. 22 Gray. M.chael ... 83 Green, M a . 7, 46, 47, 83,135 Greene, Raymond 25 Greenwel, Zakary 25, 142 143 Gr=. jose pi' 71 Gr~ego. A ex1s Gr1mes, Peter 89,140,141 GriSWOld, Caleb 22 Grogan, CiYMne 89 Groomer, ashayla 71 Gro e uescher. Lt. e 22, 134, 135 Hersl>berger, Hannah .78 72 Hggms, Ashton .. 84 ~!lney .. 84 Ham1lton, Ma enz1e 23 Hammel, Anna 23.120, 170,ln Hammorld, Samuel .. 72 Handel, Dolly .. 89 Hanlon, Kathryn 72 Harder, jesse 78 Hardman, ANhony .84, 128 Harman, Amanda . 21, 23.121 Harman, Emma 84, 120 Haw ,Joseph .. 84 Haws,Qu nun 72 Hayes, Mar1ah .22, 23 Hayhurst, Maxwell .62, 72 He~l. Kyl1e 23 78,138, 139 H111ard, Zarah 23 H1nger, Halley 72 Henderson. Klfee ... 25 Henderson. Tr er .. 78. 94, 95,132 Henry. Ar~e I 23,60, 61, 68, 69,134. 135, 142 143, 167 Henry, Conner 72 Her.,andez evarez. Israel 23 HarriS, Me ekiah . 72 H II, V ncenr Henderson, Jaah. 84,94 H.uper, Tr n .. 78,114 Harr1s, Eve yn 49,72 H1ll, Preston .. 25 H1nes, Ta~tha ..84 Henson, Joey 72 Harr1s, Evan 72 H1l, Mar11e . 84 Hernandez evarez, U ses 72 Hernandez, Brett 72, 134,135 Hernandez, Dylan M1chael 78 H1ten. Er1k .72, 97 Ma hew .. 72 72 Hot.se, Tyler .. 72 Howard. Charns 24, 25 .78 Hubbard, Kyler 72 Hubbard. Monet ...48. 78. 100, 101, 136. 137. 153 Hubbard johnson, john ... 20, 21, 24. 25. 36. 37, 68. 69,134, 135. 150. 151 Hudson. D"john ... 38. 72.107 Huerena, James .. 44 45,88 Hulshof, atal1e .. 24. 25 Hu~ker Holloway. Zarh1a 49, 72 Homes,Ja er 78 jol-nson. Just n 72 Hylands. Skyllar .. 25,117 johnson, Kayla 25, 113 Johnson, Kor1 24.150, 151 lmes, Katelyn 24.140,141 lngbton. •lan 78. 129 lrgles on, oa~ ... 25 IriSh, Amanda .89 Howard. Hodges, Ery 84 Holloway, Zaroan 84 Hu ch ngs. Jam~ .. 78 Horwath,jul e Hobbs, Katie 89 Holland. Authnanna 23,%,97 113 jol-nson, joshua 78 Horton, Humphrey. Rayshawn .. 72,107 Hoffman, Jadel' 72, 149 Hum.:::>elaney 72 78 H , Dorr en Hegmann. Giana .13. 78 H.umon, Arldre .11,23 Harns. Cassandra 84,113.141 Horto.1. Kenne Grae~e H1ley. Devon 78 .5, 78 Hamann, lsa~lla .. 15, 23 22,168 Gr I h, M yla 24 25, 52 .56, Hessenbrucl>, TrSI~ 78 %,113 Hal er, Dev1n 84 110,111. 124, 136, 137 Horton. Kay a . 24, 114, 115. 116,142,143 Caleb 84 Ha or1, jasm ne Gordon, R~rto 78.134,135 Hess, Rachael ... 24, 25. 32 way, Hooper RIZZUtO, BreAnna 24, 25 Hernandez, Herrera. Er !Q 84 T ana .22 Goodenough, L ane 78 HO"nandez, Kev~n 5, 23, 56,66. 67, 110,1ll.134. 135,136,137, 164,165 J jackson, Ange na ... 46, 47, 84,100, 101. 135, 136. 137 jackson. Devyn .72. 138, 139, 161 J"'kson, Jasmme ... 84, 134, 135 jackson, John Christian .. 25, 50, 51, 142, 143 jackson. Sabryna ... 24. 25 jackson· Webster. M•kayla ... 24 jaskar, Hannah ... 72 jaskar, oah .. 72,125 Er" ly .72. 96 Hunt, Chad .72 Hunt, Ethan .78 Hunt. Usa .90 Hunt. Mya . 78. 102, 140 Hunter,joseph ... 57, 78,134, 135 jenkws,jena 72 jenks, Ab•ga•l 25 jewell, E'U 24,26 johnson, DaTov1a .. 78 johnson, Daejanay .. 78 johnson, Dante 24 Hur.ter, Zan.a Jo~nson, Logan .. 24. 25 Johnson. Omar .72 Jol-nson, Patnck 39, 72 johnston. Carnngton .13, 84,87 jooes, Andre 72 jones, Ar1ana ... 72. 110, 136, 137 jones. Ashley .78 jones, Chase .72 jones, jake~ ... 65. 78, 113. 126 jones. jasmyne ... 84, 132, 133, 164,165 jones, Magg~e 78 jones, Nevaeh . 78 jones, Raymond .. 72 jooes, Reese ...72 jones. T1era .. 24 joy, C IS!Ian . 78 Honeyc..tt. Ka ey 84 • • • • • • • • • • • Hur. sman, Rachel .78 johnson, Hailey .78 Huntsman, . eresa f19 K K1nnon, Thomas 72 Kif k, Cheyenne ...78 Joyner, jane le 72 Joyner,Jerrell . 78 Junghng. Cam lie ... 66, 67, 91,142, 143 just1ce, olyn 72 laner~e Ka er1nc 26,117,140, 141 Lanene, T•1sta 90,140,141 Karge,Jason 72 Kaumatule, Hope 25 Kaumatule, TUI!Uiohu . 72 Kay, Sarah 24, 58.136, 137 Kelly, Tnstar .13. 84 Kemp. olan 24 Kennedy. Braeden .78 Kennedy, Dalen .78 Kent, Xav1er .84 Keo, Sunme .84 Kerr, Landon .72 Kerth, Andrew 91 Kerth, Karmna .91 Kieffer, AntOniO ... 84 Kiesel. Dam•on .. 84 ~angley,jacob Klfk, MadiSOn Klfk. Makenz1e .84 Klette. Connor .84 Klette, Jaedyn .78 Kinca•d, Mad1son 25 Lan her Ayx 72 L1rson, Kaleb ... 72 Larson, M• 84 Larson, Taryo Knox, Carson .. 84,131 Knox. Sha•enne .. 26. 30, 52, 53, 138, 139, 142, 143, 157 Knox. Sr Cheyerne ... 53 Kop1nsk1, A•dan .78 .. 72 Lat1no, OJ ..88. 164, 165 LaV1gne, Redly . 78 Lav1gne, Tayler .72 Lawson. Bntney 72 Leal. Sean . 72 Krablean. A1dan .78 Krakowsk1, Ohv1a .. 78 Leat10 a, Faleao ...84. 134. 135, 152 153 Krause. Lily ... 84 Leenerts, Devon .. 78 KriCk, Marlin 25 Lehmann, oa~ .78 Krueger Wes on .. 72 Le1mkuhl, Devon ... 26, 142,143 Krupp. Aubree .40, 41, 72 Le1mkuhl, jace .72 K1mble. Gyona .72 84 72 Kuhfeld. Kyle 26. 54. 55, 134, 135. 140, 141 Lemon, •cholas 79 Len~rg. Kyl1e Kmg. Devacte 24, 36.104, 105. 134, 135, 136. 137. 140, 142.143 K1nlocl-. E p.h Kurtz, Ba•ley .78.119 Kyle Maldonado, Dianna .26. 52. 53, 140, 141, 142, 143 ... 72 24 johnson, Dev1n 78 Juvera, Anara 72,138, 139, 161 K1nnard, Daev10n .. 24, 27,105, 136, 137, 142, 143, 146, 147, 165, 172 K1nnon, Chaelene 15, 26.142,143 K1nnon, Chandell 15, 26,142,143 L 46, 47, 84, 100, 101, 113, 126, 134. 135, 136, 137. 140, 141 Levasseur. aya. 79 Lew s, M1chael .. 79 Lacy. Tanner 90 L1as, Ja•von .. 79, 81,120 Lagwe, Brandon 84 Lamb, Am)'la 25,121 landers, ja1dyn 78.106, 136,137 L1gon, Alexa ..12, 67,84 120,122 L1sten~rger Austm 25 • • • • • • • • • • • • • �Kaheala~o . 72 Luna apoles, Alexandra .79 Manano, Hannah 25, 27, 142. 143 Lottie, Claudene 91.140,141 Luzanolla, jacob .. .73 Maroa no, joseph .. 79 ~•ttler. jordan Lynn, Brylee 84 Maron, Moa .58, 79 U~ter Robinson. .72 L.Mngston, ju~tice .79 M Marsh, Danoel .. 25 Uwanagan, Patncoa ... 26, 126, 127, 140, 142,143 Maberry, Broan ... 26 Marshall, Gregory .. 84 Macenulty, Earl 91, 96. 97, 130, 131 Martell, Dylan .26 Machon, Sarah . 79 Marti Voamoctes, Dayan 73 Locke, Marossa .72 Long Mdrvon, Marissa .72 Longoria. Aaliyah .72 Lontz, Angelona 25, 170,171 Looney Bnttney .89 Lopez. Chnstopher .72 Lopez, E.speranza .89 Lopez. Faroma .. 25 Lopez. Haylea .84 Lotmontagne, Juha .. .79 LOttjr.,Dwon ..79 Lott. Davon 79 Lucero, Alexander .. 72 Lucero, jade .. 84, 113 Lucoano, joso .73 Lueck. Devon ... 26, 44, 92, 93,110,111, 134 135, 136. 137 LuJan, Mehssa .. 84 Mack ion, Rochard ... 79 Madden, Rebeckah .. 84. 92 Madnd, Meleena .. .79 Madsen, Kyloe ...73 Maes-Grimaldo, Marcellona .73 Maggard, justine 26 Marton, Aguston ... 84 Mar on, Belonda 91 Marton, Cotlally .73 Marton, Jaron .. 90 Marton, Kristona 27 Marton, Malacho .. 79 Mays, jaodah .84 Medler, Megan .84 Mo c ell, jalen .84 Morns, Da yah ..73 Nelsoon, jayden 73 Ordunez, 5eaf' .73 Mayville, Brandon .84 Me endez Adnen ... 28 M Chell, 5etll .. 27 142, 143 Morns, Ka ynr ..85 elson, Krara .. .73 Or eans, Ashton 29, 56,57 Mazoon, Herman Melendez, Gabroel. 73 Mobley. Janelle .. 84 Morr s, Tyana .. 73 Nelson, Ma ew ... 50, 79 Orman, Melody . 79 Mazoon, Re r 28 Mellars, Beverly .. 88 Mobley, Serena 73 row. Aazaeyah .73 guyen, Samantha ...14, 28,120 Orman, Morgan .42, 43,85 Mazoon, loon .. .73, 108,109 Mendenhal. Hannah. 79 Mogersen, Alyssa .. 79 ocholson, jacob 79 Orndorff, Ava .85 McConnell, Tyler .. .79 Menge. Katarina . 64, 84 Mondragon, Goovanni .79 els, Koah .. 79 Ornelas, 5oena .79,100 ,jada 85 Or z Moraes, Karla . 28 ono. Rolando .73, 136,137 Ortoz. Anna ese .. 10, 85, 134, 135, 136, 137 88 ooe, Alyssa .67,79 Ortoz, Carla .79 Mullons, Naorno .85, 96, 97, 120, 130, 131 142,143 onega. Aleynah 85 Ortoz, Tns aan .85 Nowocky, Robert .. 73 Osantowsko, Riley .29, 120, 132, 140, 141 79 Mccoy. Surah 73 Mccune, Sean ... 88, 164. 165 Mccurry, Mersadez .. 73 Mcgnff, Ehzabeth .79 Mchugh. Gavon 26,27 Mchugh. Sarah .79 Mcontyre. Dwayne 84 Menge, Koana 28 Menini, johnathan .44, 79 Mercado, Chnstopher .73 Messona, Krystena .73, 103 Metcalf Kayla .. 84, 136, 137 Metcalf, T•evor 73 Mcontyre. Mercedes . .73 Metz. Ashanna .. .79 Mcontyre, Tyler .. 36. 68, 69 . 84,134,135 Meyer, Jordan ... 79,106 Mart1nez. Alex1s Makin, Dylan . 84 Maldonado, Moquel .84 Manke, Caylee ... 79 ... 84 Martonez, Anabelle .27 Martonez, Anthony ...73 Martinez, Mann, Rylee ... 84 Mannong. Manah ... 26. 114,115 Mansfield, Kelso .79 Manske, Kailey ... 84 Maranvnle. josrua .. 84. 87 Marcotte, jake •• .79 Marez. Adnanna .. 79 Lumber g. Ashton ..73 Marez, Samantha .. 26.166 Luna, Xomena . .84120 Margunte West. Elektra ... 79 Ariadna 40, 73 Martonez, Maria ... 15, 27,136, 137. 157 Martonez, 5ephoeno .. .79 Martonez ·Vigol, Jerome ... 84 Mason, Kroston 91,142,143 Matheny, Hannah .. 84 Mathews, Sean .79 Mathos Long. Jessoe 79 Mckonley. Destony 28 McKonney. Isaac. 56, 57, 79, 134, 135, 136. 137 Mcmaster, Wolha .90 McMurdo, Emoly 79 Mcpherson, Chantel .. 84 Meade Xavoer ... 79 Meadows, Chrostoan Leonar 28 Medona, Alexos .. 27, 33. 46, 47. 123, 140, 142, 143. 156, 166 Matt,Kylie ...73 Medona. Brenden .. 15, 27 172, 173 Mattock. Paige .. 73 Medona Stepharoe .. 89 Meyers, jeffrey .. 89 M era. Aroana .27 Moleto, Shern 2. 3, 48. 49, 88. 156,157 Mo ler, A exos ... 28 Moiler. At~ora ..79 Molter, Devyn .73 M er, Emoly 27 Molo, Toegan .73. 122, 123 Moraich,lsos .. 73 Mosner, Tayahdora .73 Mossakoan, Athena .. 79 Motchell, jade 79 Mondragon, Jeremy .. 79 Mondragon, joseph 28 . 124.125 Montgomery. Laneah ... 79 se,joshua .. 3, 90 Mosley, Wolham 79 M che e. Edward .. 28 Mu, Amoah Lynn .85 Muter, Doro he Montgomery, Samantha .. 84 Montgomery. Tanae· ... 28 Montgomery. Vanessa .. 84 •C Munoz,lzak .85 Munoz. Audry 27 Nuhn. Vanessa .. 11,85. 99, 136.137 Montgomery, Zay oyah .73 Monto, jonathan . 79 Monto, Sierra ... 27 Murray, Brendan . .73 Myles. Alexos 85 N Moon, Jil ynn 73 Moore, Abogail 28, 32. 33 Moore, Gabroel 73 Moran. Phelan . 84 Moreno . Mochael .. 18, 27 Moreno, Moguel ... 27 . 132, 133, 134. 135. 142, 143, 152, 153, 164, 165 Moreno, Morgan. 73 Morgan. Branda .88. 164.165 Moron, Caryn . 10,11,89 Morman. Anna LISa 84,142,143 ance, Gen .88 Owens, james .. 73 uuhowa jacksor, jona han .85 Owens, Wo ham .. 28. 94,95 Nycz, Isabella .. .73 Oyan, Devon .. 73 0 Oyan, Emay .85 Pange nan, Lorenzo 91, 142,143 Pantano Brown, Shannon 85 Par er, Dawayne .73 Parra, Carlos 73 Paschal, Ty er . 58,79 Pascua. Dev n Nue Somo 79 Pate, Maroah 85 Pate, Thomas 79,125 Patterson. ~ean .29, 142,143 Pease, Makaylah 73, 122, 123 Peckham, La11a 73 Pegel, Paoge .73 Pelezo,lsos .. 73 Pelt. Jazmon .. 79 Pena . Dorrono .73 Oakes, Enc ... 28 p Perez, Cassandra . .79 avarro, Angel .57, 73, 134. 135 Oglesby, Kalynn ... 85 Pacheco, Calloe .79 Perez, Dan el ...79 aylor, Reolynn .. 73 Olovas. Ph p .. 2 3, 91 Pagano, M a 29.142,143 eault, Kathenne .. 27 01 veora, Maroalo 29 Palmer, Aexos .. 73 Perez. Karana .85. 94. 95, 132, 133, 164, 165 Neddo, 5erenoty ... 73 Oliver, Darnell . 29, 136, 137 Palmer, An hony 85 e , Natale 73 Olmos, Andrea .. 79 Pamer, Des ony. 9, 85, 154. 155 elhs, Duston 89 Olsen, Trenton .. 28 Nelson, Brantley .73. 108 Olson, Connor ...79 elson, Deven .. 29.104. 136. 137,142, 143 elson, Haoley .. 73 Oquendo, Franosco .. 79 Orantes Rosales, Andy .. 28 Orbe. Lync .79, 81 Pa mer,jus n 29 Palmer, •chole. 73 Paloroono, Saul .79 Palumbo, Matthew .85 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DEX I Perez Mar ela .73 Perez, Tnstan .85 Per no. Ce yce ...80 Peterson, Jayden ..85 Peterson, Je$Saca. 91 Petrone,john .73 Phallps . Abranda 90 �Poerce, Et an 5 Quw Em Pp n, SoenN 28 R P •era, Ethan 85 Ramorez Fennell, Darooe e 5, 113 P enger. B.uron 85. 94,95 P enberger. jeN 48,73 Pol ac Eileen Pon le. Colin 85 Pope,Mchael 73 Porter, Bcnpmon 8') Posada, Duke 73,15 • 159 P ell, Gage 80 Pre~ cc Broo Branden 80 Presas,Jaz"' ~ 28 P.eu nger, Connor . 29, 94,95 PreussllCl', H r.ter 29, 124 90.140,141 Ram rez Fennell. Steven 74 Ramos Marunez, LloaN 80 Ramsey. Pamea 90 Rarone, Jennofer 29 Ranne , Ale•os 74,140 Reed, EleN 85,100, 101, 113, 136, 137 Rochards, Mart ra 88 Roberts, Leolaroo 74 Ro~. Brenna Ricl-ardson, Andrew 64 85 Rober , Luke 74 Ro~.jessoca Roberts, 5 err a 80 Ro~. Ro•ana Robertson, Katrona 80 Rose, Toernan 8. 80 Roboroson, Devone 5, 65, 85,134, 135 Rosos , Hunter .80 Rocnardson, Dan el 74 Rocnardson, Ivy .. 89 Rochardson, athan I 74, 140, 141, 151 Rocnardson, Samaya. 85 RICketts, Devor 30, 105.166 Roe • Fa 30,142,143 Regs, 11-sa 28,104 Regos, M.tr r ... 74 Reomer,jon .. 90 Re nsch, Care ... 74 Roe , Gabrel 30,114,115, 142,143 Prys. Tyer Rensch, Savannah 5,136,137 85 Purvos Jr. Glenro 2, 3,68, 69 Remngton, Isaac .59, 85,136,137 9 Purvos, Grac.eLue 80 Reyes, Mano 80 R nder. Spencer 74 Rng. Zachary 10,11,30, 94, 95, 98, 99, 105. 136, 137 Roos, Genesos 85 Rovera. ata e 74 Q Reyes. Quene e, Ke 73 Qu ~tana, Fran 73 Qurtana, lube 40, 73 Quortana, colas 74 Doug~ 6, 7, 50, 68, 69, 85, 126, 131, 134 135. 140, 141 Robison, Au~ n 13.85 Rocha, ~tony . 12, 67, 85. 123 Rodrigues, Emoly .30, 40, 41, 60, 61, 134,135,167 Rodroguez, Amy .. 74 Rodroguez, Ar onoo .85 Rizzolo, Danoel .. 91 Roberds, M.i hew 59, 85. 106, 134, 135,136,137, 155 Rodnguez, athan .80 Rodriguez. Zackary .85 Ross, E Jah .62, 74, 136, 137 Samuels, Ashley . 80.81,140 Self, Elozabeth ... 80 Royal, Eloph 85 Samuels, Merr II 28,33 Se •er, Zaccheus 30 Smoth, Treyvonne 74 Rue er, Made ne .80 SanAg..stn, Tyler .. 85 Se e, Elozabeth .80 Rudd, Ofivoa 74 Sn•th, Tyrell .. 86, 105, 136, 137 Sanchez, Ae• s ..74 Rush, Gavon ... 80 Rushdoony Edmo, Tokala 85 Rutledge, u o .74 Ruzonsky, Mark 10,11, 28, 94,95 Ryles, Shaolynn . 10,11,30, 142,143 s Sal • Monoque ... 85 Sacks, Selena ... 80,102, 136,137 Reynolds, Asoa 85,1 3 Rogers, Korwo 74 Sage, Emalee Leann .168, 169 Rhynes, Tierre 74,107 Roberts, Colir 29, 30, 94, Sage, Scott .. 11,64,65, 67, 88,126. 164 165 Landon 85 ~tony Sanchez, Brendan 85, 114,115.142, 143 Sanchez, Haven .. 85 Sanchez, Jeffrey .30, 146,147 Sanchez, Lona 85 Sanchez, Ramon ...30 Sanchez, Ramon ... 33 Sanchez, Tre .. 85 Sandoval, Jadyn ... 80, 138. 139, 149 Saole, ses 30, 36, 37, 68,69,134 135 Sawyer, Cheyenne 74 Shatto, A en ... 13, 74 Shea, Regona .88, 142. 143 Sheets, Ashley ...86,87 Sheers. Rebekah .80 Shepherd, juanota ... 80 Shepherd . Violet .. 80 Sher, Catenroa 80,118,119 Short, Andrew . 74 Sides, Ronald .. 80 Sievert, J=phne .86 S va, icolas .. 33 Smmons. Mekho 30 Saoz, Hunter .80 Sayler, Dy an 74 Schaefer, Dephne 86 Sche er jackson 80 Schosler. lsaoah 74 Rosaroo, Snethen, Bradley .80 Snoder, Mokayla .. .33 Snopes, Martha .90 Sob'"· athan el 91, 142, 143 Soboconski, Ryana .. 86 Soro, Carlos .33 Soto Isabella .80 Spencer, Damoen .. 74 Spencer, Hayfo 86 Schmuko, Marta 88 Sm h, Danoel .. .74 Stouffis, AhJ4h ... 80 Stnbley, Trapheo. 86 Stronger, Hannah .86, 113 Stroman, jacm .31,140,141 Stroman, Skylar .. 80 Stutzman, Moly ..80, 138, 139. 161 Summers, jevon e ... 36, 68. 69, 86, 106 Sunday, Dal on .. 80 Suragdeen, ... 80, 136,137 Start, Cruzota Sutph n,Ab s .. 31, 64,117, 142,143 States, Dallas s.... th, Chrostoan Storrar, Matthew 74 Spe hagen, jasm ne 67, 80 S th, Ast-ley . 80 h, Blaine Storrar, jacob . 74 114 Sunday. Kate yn<' .31 Start, Syreroa 74,102 S Stockwell, jerrad. 33 Spencer, M.triSsa .74, 100, 136. 137 S•ngels, joshua .30,134,135 . 86 80 Salad n, Kaden 85 Stockton, Spencer .80 80 .86 Rosaroo, Roberts, K e 74 Stevens, Drake .. 74 Stoc ton, M les .. 31 Saenz Theodore 80 Conner 74 Sm•th, Mochael ... 80 Stevens, Ashley .. 30 Sm rh. Sharon 88 Roberts, Brandon 30,94 95 Rlchards, Sct1vens, Arthony .86 Smoth, Logar .. 86 Segura,Jessoca 86 Sage, Aden 74,152. 153 Roberts, Scan. Maroe .90 Stephens, Trevon .. 33 Samora, Yazena 64, 80,102,103 Ross. Bradly .85 Rogers, Keoyara 80, 81 Rice, Jaycie 80 Salvador, M kaela 85, 140, 141, 142, 143 Scott. Keyshaugn .. 86 Stephens, Gabroel 65 86.147 Stevens, Ro ey 80 Roettger, Are 85,87 Rom o, XaVJer 80 Salonas Sneath, Abogaol. 74 Smoth, George .88. 164. 165 Smth, Samar ha .80 Saenz Broanna 80 95 Salazar Orozco, jade .8. 9, 28,33 Schuler, Dane .51,80 Scruggs. Douglas .80 Rodroguez Sa as, Xaver 74 Romero, Elaroa 8') Salazar, Aubroanna ... 80 .. 89 Roberts, Aodan 74 Quo~tar ~. DoaN. 29, 116,142,143 Robonson, Rodrguez, jonique .80 Roberds, Riclwd 55, 59. 85,106, 134,135,136, 137 Reyes. Ca 74 Robonson, M•aroda 80 Robles. Domonoc .74 Pronde Manol·o 80 Robonson, Me ho 74 48,85 Quncy 74 Reeder, David .3, 89 94, 95 Regdor Ka n 5 Robiroson, .eylano 85 74 74 Tafoya. Sar os 80 Taylor, Andrea 91, 141, 143 Taylor. Kelsey 86 Taylor, KendriCk 31 . 134, m 141, 143 Taylor, 86 ICO~S Taylor Rober 86 Telge, Keeron 80 Tenoroo Brown Mercedes .33 Tw azas, jesse 74 Terrell, Kayla .80.100, 136, 137 Terrell, Zachary 74 Theroa jeremy .31 Theroault, jordan . 80 Thomas, jeffery ... 3, 66, 67, 68. 69, 89.140.141 Thomas, arano 86 Thomas York, johnarhor 56, 57, 80 Thompson, Danoelle .74 Thompson, jada 48, 80, 100, 101, 103, 134,135,136, 137 Thot"pson, Peyton 86 Thompson, Zachary 86 Thoreson, Swager, Patricia 159 ·cho~ 86 Swarosor, Anessa .. 80 roche nor, Adam 31, 99. 136,137, 142,143 Sy es, Eden .. 33 Ti ley. Megan ..91,140,141 States, Monoque .. 80 S eele, Evan .. 80 T Tomberlake, Abander .81 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Moro~ue. 80 �T1mms. K•dyn 74 T~y. Desmond .33 Unger, N•cholas 86. Tollefson. Thor 86 Tole son, Topanga 13. 81 Torres. Shayr.a .86 Torrez, Zackary 86 Taves, Ke•lan1 .. 86 Towne, Rose .86, 134, 135 Tremelhng. 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YBK Ann-Marie Britt �Walsworth ���- ��NEW~ & TRENO~ 1 Texting fines A woman texts while crossing the street, an act that will now earn a fine in Honolulu after it became the first major U.S. city to fine pedestrians for texting while crossing the street. The fines ranged from $35-$99. 2 Pass the avocados Enjoying avocado on toast continues to be a growing food trend and was JOined by the avolatte - coffee served inside an avocado. Putting more fun in food, unicorn lattes and ice cream appeared, along with donuts decorated with crushed children's cereal. 3 A royal pair Prince Harry of Great Britain and Meghan Markle, an American actress, feminist and humanitarian, meet with reporters. They announced their surprise engagement in November and were wed in spring 2018. 4 Hazardous stress reducers A young woman passes the time by playing with a fidget spinner. Fidget spinners were a new hand-held toy designed to reduce stress, that became wildly popular. But the spinners caused anxiety for parents due to safety concerns, including choking, fire and lead poisoning. 5 Fire danger A Southern California man stops to pray as fires kicked up near his home in early December. The Santa Ana winds blow more fiercely and longer during the early winter, creating numerous wildfires that caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Photo credits: Newscom WATCH THE PHOTO COME TO LIFE! • Visit the App Store or Goosle Play and download the Yearbook AR app. • Open the free app on your phone or tablet • Point the viewfinder over photos with the AR icon and watch them come to life. �POPULAR YOUNG ADULT BOOKS Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage , by Philip Pullman One of Us is Lying, by Karen M. McManus Renegades, by Marissa Meyer Source: New York Times 6 Riding out the storm Rescue workers evacuate stranded residents in Texas during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season , which was one of the busiest in years with 10 hurricanes forming and six reaching Category 3 or higher. Hurricane Harvey slammed into south Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 and then stalled, causing catastrophic flooding. Hurricane Irma struck several Caribbean islands before hitting the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm, and then traveled north through Florida. Hurricane Maria left a swath of devastation across Puerto Rico. From healthcare to taxes Republicans in Congress, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, talk to reporters about their plans to repeal or modify the Affordable Care Act. Congress made no headway with their controversial healthcare plans in 2017, so both the House and Senate passed tax reform. �A virus runs rampant A nurse holds a vial of the season 's flu vaccine, which was less effective than normal this year due to the particularly aggressive H3N2 strain of influenza. The outbreak was widespread in every state except Hawaii and caused the Centers for Disease Control to declare it an epidemic. 1 Women speak out Protestors rally in London as part of the Time's Up and #MeToo movements, which encouraged women to share their stories and end harassment. Many public figures faced backlash after victims came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. Time magazine named "The Silence Breakers" its 2017 Person of the Year. Merriam-Webster declared "feminism " the 2017 Word of the Year. Photo credits: Newscom MOST POPULAR FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS Chick-fil-A Chipotle In-N-Out Burger Firehouse Subs Source: Market Force �2 A brutally cold winter Revelers brave frigid temperatures at the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. An arctic burst dropped the temperature to nine degrees, the second coldest ball drop on record. New York wasn 't the only place facing a cold winter. International Falls, Minnesota, which dubs itself the "Nation 's Icebox," hit a record low of -36 degrees. Despite the cold wave, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared 2017 the globe's third warmest year on record . 3 Twice the type Twitter's signup page, which averaged roughly 330 million monthly active users, displays on a smartphone. In November 2017, Twitter doubled its character limit from 140 to 280, to mixed reviews. The most popular social media platforms among American teenagers were lnstagram and Snapchat (according to Science Daily). 4 Slime! A group of girls stir together the ingredients for slime. This gooey, homemade gunk experienced a resurgence in popularity. Most recipes require only a combination of white glue and laundry detergent, with food coloring to make it bright. 5 Rising tensions A South Korean slodier stands watch at the village of Panmunjon, on the border with North Korea. Tensions between the North and the rest of the world continued to rise, as the small, isolated country continued missile tests despite facing sanctions. North and South Korea resumed talks after two years of silence, during which the South allowed North Korea to send athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics. 6 Unicorn everything The limited-edition Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino fills the pages of lnstagram. The brightly-colored coffee concoction changed color and was an instant hit on social media. The unicorn trend didn't stop there, spreading to foods like bagels, toast, cake and smoothies and even outside the kitchen , with brightly-dyed unicorn hair and multi-colored painted nails. �1 Houston, you have a champion The Houston Astros celebrate after winning the World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 1n seven games. Playing for a city devastated by a hurricane just two months earlier, the Astros survived a classic series filled with comebacks and extrainning games to win the first world title 1n team history. Houston's George Springer was named MVP for slugging five home runs and eight extra base hits, the most ever in a World Series. 2 Sad day for U.S. soccer U.S. men's soccer team player Paul Arriola gets tripped up during a World Cup qualifying game against Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10. For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. failed to qualify for the World Cup after they lost, 2-1, in a stunning defeat. 3 40 years in the making Runner Shalane Flanagan reacts after crossing the finish line at the 2017 New York City Marathon on Nov. 5. Flanagan, an Olympic silver medalist, became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years. 4 Roll Tide! Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa attempts to run through the Georgia defense during the college football National Championship Game on Jan. 8 in Atlanta. Tagovailoa, an 18-year old freshman, came off the bench in the second half and helped the Crimson Tide rally from a 13-point deficit to win, 26-23, in overtime. Photo credits: Newscom " / :'=:.,.:.J BEST-SElliNG r - JERSEYS r MLB- Aaron Judge, N.Y. Yankees NFL- Carson Wentz, Philadelphia NBA- Steph Curry, Golden State NHL- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Sources: Sl.com, NFLshop.com , shopNHL.com , NBAstore.com �Fly, Eagles, fly! Philadelphia's Nick Fales eludes the New England Patriots defense during Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis. Fales, the Eagles backup QB who was forced to play when starter Carson Wentz was injured, led Philadelphia to a 41-33 win and was chosen the game's MVP by throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns, as well as catching a touchdown. The two teams combined for 1,151 yards- the most in any single game in NFL history. 5 Boxing vs. MMA Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor fight in a highly publicized boxing match on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. The fight, which Mayweather won by TKO in the 1Oth round, generated more than 4.4 million pay-per-view buys in the U.S. �1 American takeover at U.S. Open Sloane Stephens celebrates after battling through a historic all-American women 's semifinal and final at the 2017 U.S. Open to clinch her firstever Grand Slam title. Stephens had returned to the tour only two months earlier after time off for an injury and was ranked 957th tn the world . 2 Dream season NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. celebrates after winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 on Nov. 19 at the Miami Speedway. The win clinched the first Cup Series championship for Truex Jr., who enjoyed a dream season with eight wins and 19 top five finishes in 36 races. 3 Walk-on to Heisman Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield responds to the crowd after winning the Heisman trophy in a landslide victory. The OU quarterback garnered the third-highest percentage of possible points (86 percent) in the Heisman voting since 1950. Mayfield, who began his career as a walk-on at Texas Tech, became the first-ever non-scholarship player in the scholarship era to win the Heisman. 4 Dauwalter sets the bar Courtney Dauwalter, a 31-year-old school teacher from Colorado, wins The Moab 240-mile Endurance Run outright by 10 hours. In its inaugural year, the 383K ultra, which took place in Moab, Utah, catered to a special breed of ultrarunners. Only 150 registrants were allowed, and runners had a cutoff at 112 hours-nearly five days of running. Dauwalter finished the course at just less than 58 hours. (Photo by Scott Rokis) POPULAR ATHLETES ON INSTAGRAM Photo credits: Newscom Cristiano Ronalda - 117 million Neymar- 85.7 million Lionel Messi- 84.9 million LeBron James- 34.3 million Steph Curry - 18.4 million Source: lnstagram �5 The kids are all right Chloe Kim of the U.S. executes a trick in the Ladies' Halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Kim, 17, was one of the highlights for the Americans when she took gold in the event with a near-perfect score of 98.25. Another 17 -yearold American, Red Gerard (inset), celebrates his victory in the men's Snowboarding Slopestyle competition. Gerard pulled off a spectacular final effort, earning a score of 87.16 to become the youngest American man to win an Olympic winter gold medal since 1928. Wu wins epic match Chia Yen Wu, an eighth grader from Chinese Taipei, makes USGA history, prevailing in a 30-hole match in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Women 's Amateur Championship. Wu 's match with Lauren Stephenson was the longest in 117 years of USGA championship history. At 13 years, 4 months and 17 days old , Wu was the youngest player ever to advance to the championship's semifinals. (Photo by Steven Gibbons) �TOP BOX OFFICE HITS OF THE YEAR Star Wars: The Last Jedi - $533 million Beauty and the Beast- $504 million Wonder Woman - $412 million Guardians of the Galaxy 2 - $389 million Source: boxofficemojo.com , as of Dec. 31 , 2017 1 What a wonder Actress Gal Gadot springs into action as the popular superhero Wonder Woman 1n this year's mov1e of the same name. The summer blockbuster became a huge hit and one of the highestgrossing superhero mov1es of all time. It's good to be The Last Jedi Rey confronts Luke Skywalker in a scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The latest Star Wars movie hit theaters just before Christmas and fans were hooked. The film earned $533 million in the first two weeks, making it the biggest box office hit of the year. �ENTERTAINMENT 2 Arch ie and the gang The cast of the new CW television show, Riverdale, gets unveiled to audiences. The show, loosely based on the characters first seen in the famous Archie Comics, was hailed as innovative by critics and became popular with younger audiences. 3 Protecting her rep Taylor Swift performs at a concert in San Jose, California, in December. Swift's newest album, Reputation, was released in November and sold more than two million copies in a week, making it the best-selling album of 2017. 4 Back and even stranger Mike, Will and the entire gang from Hawkins are getting ready for more trouble. Wildly popular and critically acclaimed Netflix sci-fi TV series Stranger Things returned for its second season, debuting the weekend before Halloween to huge numbers of viewers. 5 ~ = lots of hits 6 Pop star Ed Sheeran performs for fans, while his latest album, ~ , made him the best-selling musical artist of 2017. Songs "Castle on the Hill," "Shape of You" and "Perfect" all were among the most downloaded tracks of the year. No more lies Pretty Little Liars releases its seventh, and final, season to its fans on Freeform. Another Freeform TV show, Switched at Birth, also aired its final season this year, with millions of fans tuning into the series finales of the hit shows. Photo credits: Newscom �Grammy magic Bruno Mars performs " Finesse (Remix)" at the 60th Grammy Awards. It was a big night for Mars, who swept six total awards. In addition to w inning Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song and Best R&B Album , Mars eventually took the top three categories , winning Song of the Year for "That's What I Like," Record of the Year for 24K Magic and Album of the Year. 1 SNL resurgence Actress Melissa McCarthy drives a podium down a New York City street, while filming a sketch for Saturday Night Live . Thanks to presidential-election fueled viewership, SNL had its best season in 23 years. The long-running NBC sketch show seized on a turbulent presidential campaign and an even more tumultuous presidencyleading to an increase in viewers, ratings and viral sketches. POPULAR TV SHOWS OF THE YEAR Game of Thrones The Walking Dead The Big Bang Theory The Flash Stranger Things Source: Parrot Analytics �ENTERTAINMENT 2 Oprah steals the show Oprah Winfrey delivers an electrifying speech at the 75th Annual Golden Globes as she accepts the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Winfrey was the first African American recipient of the honor and the 15th woman since the award's inception in 1952. Her speech about sexual harassment, racial injustice and press freedom brought the audience to their feet and had many urging her to run for office. 3 Critics pick Kendrick Kendrick Lamar poses with his collection of trophies at the 2017 MTV Awards. Lamar's latest album was crowned music critics' favorite of the year, beating out some of the year's best-selling albums. Critics gushed over the Compton-born rapper's fourth studio effort, with Billboard magazine stating: "It is the unimpeachable truth that Kendrick Lamar recorded the greatest album of 2017." 4 A special lady Actress Saoirse Ronan stars as the title character in the com1ng-of-age high school comedy, Lady Bird. Lady Bird was nominated for Best Picture at the 90th annual Academy Awards, as was The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Taro's genre-bending film about loving "otherness," which led all movies with 13 nominations. Other Best Picture nominees included Get Out and Dunkirk. 5 Long live the king Marvel's comic book character T'Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman, suits up for the big screen in his stand-alone flick, Black Panther. The landmark film, which was released in February, featured a modern black superhero and a primarily black cast in a Marvel movie for the first time. Black Panther's $200 million opening weekend was one of the five largest ever. Photo credits: Newscom �BEST-SElliNG VIDEO GAMES Call of Duty: WWII NBA 2K18 Destiny 2 Madden NFL 18 Source: Forbes.com 1 It's electric! An electric vehicle (EV) gets plugged into a charging station, a sight that became more common in the U.S. Almost 200,000 EVs were sold in 2017. Some of the most common models were Tesla Models S and X and Chevy Bolt and Volt. 665 days in space Astronaut Peggy Whitson gazes at the Earth from aboard the International Space Station. Her third mission, lasting nine-anda-half months, broke the record for the most cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut- 665 days. Whitson returned to earth on Sept 3, 2017. �~0/ENOE& TEO#NOLOBY 2 The rise of voice assistants Google Home and Amazon Echo are put on display at a consumer electronics show. "Smart speakers," which respond to voice commands using artificial intelligence, quickly became trendy, with more than 35 million estimated users in 2017 . 3 Net neutrality repealed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai delivers remarks at a hearing on net neutrality. The FCC voted 3-2 to repeal net neutrality regulations, which many argued could allow internet providers to charge more, and block or slow access to online content. Attorneys general in 22 states filed a lawsuit challenging the FCC 's decision. 4 Safer reverse A screen shows the backup camera view in a 2017 Chevy Colorado. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration required all new cars sold in the U.S. after May 2018 to come equipped with a rearview video system. 5 Taking the plunge Program Manager Earl Maize discusses the end of the Cassini spacecraft program. The spacecraft explored Satum, its rings and its moons for 13 years, sending back roughly 450,000 images. The mission ended Sept. 15, 2017, when Cassini dove into Saturn's atmosphere. 6 Gene-editing breakthroughs A researcher studies CRISPR's capabilities to combat a disease affecting citrus plants. CRISPR - an acronym for "clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats" - showed great potential to make highly specific gene modifications in living cells and organisms. It was used to remove a heart disease-causing gene from human embryos, edit Huntington's disease from mice and eliminate HIV from living animals. Photo credits: Newscom �~CIENCE& TECIINOLOBY 1 Darkness in the daytime A group of spectators in North Carolina view the solar eclipse at the time of totality on Aug. 21. Millions of Americans stopped what they were doing for 2 1!2 minutes to watch the total solar eclipse. The eclipse occurred in a 70-mile-wide swath from Oregon to South Carolina. 2 Advances in AR Starbucks customers use their smartphones to access a coffeemaking video via augmented reality (AR). AR became more widespread, with social media platforms like Facebook and Snapchat announcing new AR experiences for their users. 3 Backflipping robot Atlas, a humanoid robot being developed by U.S. lab Boston Dynamics, performs an acrobatic backflip. The company released video footage of Atlas running, jumping and flipping, and it quickly went viral across social media. Photo credits: Newscom POPULAR TECH GADGETS OF THE YEAR Nintendo Switch gaming system Samsung Galaxy S8 Apple iPhone 8 and X Apple Watch 3 Source: bestproducts.com ��• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mesa Ridge High School Yearbooks Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource 2017-2018 Mesa Ridge High School Yearbook "Between Then & Now" Vol 20 Mesa Ridge High School Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-RUU/1.0/ Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2017-2018 Subject The topic of the resource Yearbooks, Education, Public Schools, Students, Teachers, Security, Colorado; Widefield, Colorado Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Miguel Moreno, Editor , Yearbook Staff and Sponsor Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Walsworth Yearbooks Extent The size or duration of the resource. 180 pages + 14 page 2017-2018 Year In Review supplement Multimedia Yearbook<br />(Download Yearbook AR app at AppleStore or Google Play and follow at <strong>yearbookmesaridge</strong>. 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