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My new recommendation regarding the internet: trust but verify

Dr. Mike Davis·January 20, 2022

In this divided political age, there’s little Republicans and Democrats agree on. But one area of shared concern...

What are you doing for others?

Dr. Mike Davis·January 13, 2022

As we look to celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday, I want...

The power of positivity

Dr. Mike Davis·January 6, 2022

As we closed out 2021, many people celebrated the lives of major world figures who died. Three, in...

Lower School Principal

An attitude of gratitude

Angie Crabtree·November 29, 2021

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. –Mahatma Gandhi Instilling...

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The Formative Five

Angie Crabtree·September 28, 2021

“Character is higher than intellect.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson When I ask parents about their hopes and dreams for...

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What are students looking forward to this year?

Angie Crabtree·August 31, 2021

I have always loved the first day of school and the joy of all that lies ahead in...

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Middle School Principal

A good time to take stock

Bill Wolf-Tinsman·December 20, 2021

Many historians believe that the first New Year resolutions occurred in ancient Babylon around 2000 BCE, or 4,000...

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Choosing wisely how to spend our parenting capital

Bill Wolf-Tinsman·November 29, 2021

When I used to be a varsity soccer coach—a long time ago—I knew that I only had one...

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Animal wisdom

Bill Wolf-Tinsman·September 20, 2021

At our first Town Meeting, the Colorado Academy Eighth Grade Leadership Team introduced themselves and shared a bit...

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Upper School Principal

What we learned from the neon dance

Max Delgado·September 28, 2021

Last week we wrapped up Homecoming festivities here at Colorado Academy, a week punctuated by athletic competitions, alumni...

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Still in the woods but feeling new joy

Max Delgado·August 31, 2021

When it comes to the pandemic, we know we’re still in the woods. Colorado Academy, like many schools...

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After 18 years, one chapter ends and a new one begins

Dr. Jon Vogels·May 12, 2021

Editor’s note: This is Upper School Principal Dr. Jon Vogels’ 2021 Commencement speech, delivered on June 3, 2021,...

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Arts Director

The 39 Steps: a gem of a show!

Katy Wood Hills·January 3, 2022

With a new stage and pure excitement for the return of traditional theater performances, the Colorado Academy Upper...

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We are better together: Lessons from our musicians

Katy Wood Hills·November 29, 2021

Over the past four weeks, Colorado Academy musicians have performed three recitals, an all-school choir concert, an orchestra...

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Creations from wax: Guest Artist 2021 arrives

Katy Wood Hills·October 28, 2021

We are thrilled to introduce all of you to Patricia Aaron, Colorado Academy’s Guest Artist of the 2021-2022...

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Athletic Director

2021-2022 winter sports preview

Bill Hall·November 29, 2021

After a thrilling fall sports season that saw Colorado Academy student-athletes compete, achieve, and learn so many valuable...

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Fall Captain’s Award

Bill Hall·October 28, 2021

Every competitive athletic season, the Colorado Academy Department of Athletics recognizes an individual who recently completed their competitive...

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Homecoming 2021! Go Mustangs!

Bill Hall·September 21, 2021

What a joy it was to have Homecoming with everyone back on campus this fall! The Friday pep...

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College Counseling Director

College Office introduces new programming

Sonia Arora·December 20, 2021

For busy Colorado Academy Seniors juggling homework, extracurriculars, and the byzantine 21st century college application process, there are...

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Getting It Done!

Sonia Arora·October 19, 2021

November has arrived, and most Seniors have now crossed off another rite of passage from their proverbial lists:...

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This summer: ‘Spark joy’

Sonia Arora·May 26, 2021

As Colorado emerges from quarantine this summer, high school students have the opportunity to rethink what they value...

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Libraries Director

First Graders study the work of Christian Robinson

Allison Peters Jensen·December 20, 2021

In December, First Grade students began reading and studying books by Christian Robinson. Students are learning about how...

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Nourishing reads

Allison Peters Jensen·November 29, 2021

I’d like to think that, if you looked up the word “nourish” in the dictionary, you would find...

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What’s on display?

Allison Peters Jensen·September 20, 2021

Colorado Academy’s two campus libraries aim to highlight authors, illustrators, and events that will continually encourage our students...

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Parent Association President

The opportunity to bring joy

Kellie Prall·October 28, 2021

While the 1996 movie Bed of Roses starring Christian Slater didn’t fare well with the film critic Roger...

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The secret sauce

Kellie Prall·August 31, 2021

This week the Colorado Academy Parent Association held an orientation meeting for dozens of volunteers who have committed...

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Honoring our families with their last child graduating from Colorado Academy

Alice Rydberg·May 14, 2021

We are all (rightfully) focused on Colorado Academy’s graduating Seniors this spring. While we are celebrating their rite...

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Horizons Director

First AmeriCorps VISTA for Horizons at CA

Communications·December 20, 2021

by Romelo Wilson Horizons at Colorado Academy has been my first job out of college. During my last...

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Who were this year’s Horizons Heroes?

Vicki Hildner·November 29, 2021

Each year, Horizons at CA honors a Horizons Hero who has gone above and beyond to make a...

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Horizons alumna Cristal Chacon spoke at the 2021 Wine and Dine event.

Horizons Wine & Dine ’21: Together again at last!

Daniela Meltzer·November 29, 2021

In August, when I was initially planning this year’s Horizons Wine & Dine with co-chairs Alicia Rosenfield-Layton and...

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Inclusivity Director

Award-winning author meets with literature class

Sarah Wright·January 30, 2021

Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward...

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Students of multicultural backgrounds meet with alumni

Sarah Wright·November 27, 2020

This month our Upper School students who are part of the Students of Racially Diverse Backgrounds Affinity Group...

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The art of civil discourse

Sarah Wright·October 29, 2020

The art of civil discourse is not an easy one. Some even avoid having civil conversations in a...

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