Page 1 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS May 19, 2021 Congratulations, WSD3 grads! Best of luck to you all as you embark on your next adventure! PHOTOS OF 2021 GRADUATIONS AND AWARDS BY SAMANTHA BRIGGS, KARIN HILL AND KAREN AUBUCHON JOHNSON May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 2 Mesa Ridge High School Class of 2021
Laila Peckham Sierra Smith Seniors Receiving Special Paige Pegel Alexys Smotherman Dominick Pena Jonathen Soto Scholarships and Awards Jena Plattenberger Grace Spafford Josaiah Shayne Pocaigue Marissa Spencer The students listed below received scholarships and special awards. The class earned $3 million Emma Acevedo-Sauveterre Dulce Posada Syrena Start Matthew Gehres in scholarships. Some highlights include: Ezequiel Aguilar Alexis Gielczowski Jeffrey Presley Dallas States Mason Pucci Drake Stevens Sara Tutton was selected as the “Grizzly of Andrew Ahart John Gill the Year.” Jace Leimkuhl was named to the Octavian Akahi Christopher Gonzales Kelly Quenelle Matthew Storrar Nicolas Quintana Jacob Storrar Gazette’s Best and Brightest. Ryan Tutton and Marshalyn Alokoa Salvador Gonzales Angel Navarro received the Kane Foundation Isabella Quintana Jesse Terrazas Tyler Amos Samuel Hammond Scholarship. Sadi Smith received the ROTC Nealy Radford Zachary Terrell Bryce Andrews Melekiah Harris scholarship to Arizona State University. Janelle Steven Ramirez-Fennell Danielle Thompson Eduardo Aponte Colin Hart Joyner received $103,000 in scholarship to Alexis Ranney Kidyn Timms Abby Atwater Maxwell Hayhurst Howard University. Isaac Barlow Jasiah Henderson Garett Reinsch Victor Torres Martinez Cadence Barringer Joey Henson Tierre Rhynes Kimberly Torres Martinez Abby Atwater, Colorado State University Colby Barry Brett Hernandez Nathaniel Richardson Tobias Tuato’o Isaac Barlow, CU‐Boulder Nathan Barton Erik Hiten Daniel Richardson Sara Tutton Alysia Benedict, Colorado Mesa University Carter Basham Jaden Hoffman Natalie Rivera Ryan Tutton Alexis Bodenberger, Oregon State University Amber Beauchamp Zarhia Holloway Aidan Roberts Wendy Valdez-Meza Jenna Bodenberger, Oregon State University Kerri Benavente Julie Horwath Kyle Roberts Randy Vallejo Caitlyn Cusic, Pikes Peak Community College Alysia Benedict D’john Hudson Luke Roberts Lucia Vega Avery Cvar, CU‐Denver Nina Bennett-Fiacco Rayshawn Humphrey Conner Roberts Devin Vicari Amber Davis, Colorado State University Angela Bernal Medrano Emily Hunsicker LeiLani Roberts Evelyn Viernes Jenica Dees, University of Wyoming Aiden Bernard Delaney Hurst Mekhi Robinson Cynthia Vino Veronica Diaz, Pikes Peak Community College Jaedyn Bilger Devyn Jackson Amy Rodriguez Frederick Voellm Donovan Dubbs, Internship Jenna Bodenberger Jena Jenkins Xavier Rodriguez-Salas C’Drel Watson Ethan Edwards, Iowa State University Alexis Bodenberger Omar Johnson Brenna Rose Kayla Weathington Jennifer Gallardo, CU‐Boulder Ethan Bodenberger Justin Johnson Elijah Ross Ashton Weeks Emma Gaviola, Colorado School of Mines Brooke Borcina Patrick Johnson Olivia Rudd Joshua White Julie Horwath, University of Northern Colorado Robert Borden Ariana Jones Laili Rutledge Savannah Williams D’John Hudson, Undecided Aaron Bower Reese Jones Abigail Salinas-Sneath Jared Williams Devyn Jackson, UCCS Lucas Boyden Andre Jones Dylan Sayler Annabelle Wilson Jena Jenkins, Morningside College Kavan Brown Raymond Jones Isaiah Schisler Umi Wimberley-Crecy Andre Jones, Arizona State University Luisa Bucheger Janelle Joyner Cora Shafer Scott Wing Janelle Joyner, Howard University Miliani Bueno Mendez Ariana Juvera Allen Shatto Aurorra Wise Aubree Krupp, CSU‐Pueblo or UCCS April Buensuceso Elijah Kinloch Bryan Shaw Paige Womelsdorff Alyx Lanthier, CU‐Boulder Arthur Campbell Thomas Kinnon Ethan Sherfey Alyson Wood Jace Leimkuhl, Colorado State University–Pueblo Christian Carrick Weston Krueger Kyle Siegfried Trista Young Citlally Martin, Oregon State University Devin Carrigan Aubree Krupp Sadi Smith Jared Young Katelynne Martin, New Mexico State University Sydney Chappell Alyx Lanthier Treyvonne Smith Gabriel Zamora Paige Mattick, Fort Hays State University Amber Chappell Taryn Larson Tyana Morris, US Air Force Eric China Britney Lawson Angel Navarro, Pikes Peak Community College Lydia Christian Jace Leimkuhl Makaylah Pease, UCCS Jaden Clack Adriana Lewis About the Mesa Ridge Paige Pegel, Pikes Peak Community College Noah Cochran Kahealani Lister- Robinson Isabella Quintana, Grand Canyon University , Jaden Kristopher Coll Marissa Locke Steven Ramirez‐Fennell, Pikes Peak Community Tamara Collins Angel Loggins High School College Daniel Cortez Marissa Long McIrvin Garrett Reinsch, Pikes Peak Community College Nathan Cournoyer Aaliyah Longoria Class of 2020 Tierre Rhynes, Undecided Juliana Crawford Christopher Lopez Elijah Ross, Morningside College Emma Cundiff Marcellina Maes-Grimaldo School Mascot: Grizzlies Olivia Rudd, Colorado State University Caitlyn Cusic Citlally Martin Sadi Smith, Arizona State University Avery Cvar Katelynne Martin Class of 2020 Song: Jonathen Soto, University of Houston Amber Davis Ariadna Martinez “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas Syrena Start, Pikes Peak Community College Connor Davis Alyssa Martinez Danielle Thompson, Morningside College Alexander Deem Kylie Matt Class Colors: Black and Silver Kidyn Timms, Doane or Hastings College Jenica Dees Paige Mattick Ryan Tutton, Pikes Peak Community College Harmony DeJesus Mercédès McIntyre Class Flower: White Rose Sara Tutton, Northern Arizona University Nathaniel Deriada Evelyn Viernes, Northern Arizona University Blanca Mendoza Senior Quote: “Senior Skip Day Gone Wrong” Elizabeth Derr Devyn Miller Cynthia Vino, UCCS Jasmine Desilets Kaloni Mitchell Senior Class President: Danielle Thompson Scott Wing, Undecided Veronica Diaz Jillynn Moon Antonio Diaz Gabriel Moore Student Body President: Sara Tutton Jalen Dickerson Yerania Moreno Donovan Dubbs Daliyah Morris Jonathen Duderstadt Tyana Morris Class Officers: Domnic Dytri Aazaleyah Morrow Jenica Dees Ethan Edwards Hailee Mortensen Cyrus Escalante Alexander Eppinger Eckert Brendan Murray Jenna Jenkins Cyrus Escalante Angel Navarro Aubree Krupp JayShaun Everett Serenity Neddo Ryan Faver Brantley Nelson Citlally Martin Andramida Fejerang Kiara Nelson Ariadna Martinez Iris Flores Jayden Nelson Jena Plattenberger Caitlyn Forbes Richard Nichol Sara Tutton Alison Fuchs-Grabke Sean Ordunez Evelyn Viernes Maria Gallardo James Owens Jennifer Gallardo Hannah Owens Valedictorian: Alysia Benedict Isaac Garcia Nicole Palmer Eliseo Garcia Alexis Palmer Salutatorian: Emma Gaviola Meagan Garrow Dawayne Parker Former WSD3 Superintendent Stan Richardson spoke Brendan Garrow Carlos Parra Graduation: May 17, 2021 during the MRHS graduation ceremony on May 17. Emma Gaviola Makaylah Pease NEWS PHOTO BY KAREN AUBUCHON JOHNSON May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 3
Graduates turn their tassels — many while taking selfies with their cell phones.
Class of 2021 Salutatorian Emma Gaviola addresses her classmates during the MRHS graduation ceremony on May 17. NEWS PHOTOS BY KAREN AUBUCHON JOHNSON
Principal Scott Sage and Valedictorian Alysia Benedict.
Principal Scott Sage and Student Body President Sara Tutton. Two jets fly over the ceremony just after all the seniors receive their diplomas — as if on cue, said Principal Scott Sage.
Congratulations, MRHS grads! From your hometown newspaper, the Fountain Valley News.
Below, Senior Class President Danielle Thompson (left) and Student Body Presi- The Navy JROTC presents the colors. dent Sara Tutton, on behalf of the senior class, present Principal Scott Sage with a Grizzly helmet in honor of his retirement. Sage was speechless and overcome with emotion for a few moments. May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 4
Fountain Valley Scholars from District 3 Fountain Valley Scholars The Fountain Valley Scholars program awarded $750 scholarships to each of the following students. A big congratulations to all! Mesa Ridge High School • Alexis Bodenberger • Jenna Bodenberger • Jenica Dees • Devyn Jackson • Andre Jones • Danielle Thompson • Sara Tutton
Widefield High School • Taeya Andrews • Kye Dombrowski • Jevon McKinney (not present at the ceremony) • Sydnee Monson • Samantha Price • Casey Ringer • Sierra Segura
Distinguished scholarship winners included: • Believe In Me — Jevon McKinney • Jules Watson Memorial Scholarship Above, the Fountain Valley Schol- — Samantha Price ars winners from Mesa Ridge High • Tracy Vsetecka Memorial School. Scholarship — Taeya Andrews Right, scholars from Widefield • The Robert and Emma Ermel High School. Scholarship — Andre Jones & Below, the Robert and Emma Sierra Segura (tie) Ermel Scholarship winners, Andre Jones and Sierra Segura.
PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA BRIGGS
Left, Taeya Andrews received the Tracy Vsetecka Memorial Scholarship (masks removed for photo). Above, Samantha Prices received the Jules Watson Memorial Scholarship. May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 5 Discovery High School Vincent Matthew Bennett Emmalee Rochelle Pattarozzi Anthony Ellis Bennett-Fiacco Anthony Michael Pino Class Justin Edward Burton Manolito Martin Prindle Ryan Patrick Dale Douglas Christian Scruggs Alyah Dupont-Sanchez Nicolas Jordan Taylor of Aubrey Raine Geaslin Cameron Kordell Thomas Montayia Dortez March Hunter Zane Traylor 2021 Assistant Superintendent Joe Garrett speaks to the gradu- Serena Nicole Mobley Dominic Elias Trujillo ates of Discovery High School on May 14. Mascot: Phoenix Discovery Awards Colors: Maroon & Silver STUDENT OF THE YEAR — Alyah Dupont-Sanchez CATCH THE VISION — Cameron Thomas SCHOOL SPIRIT — Manolito Prindle ACE/CTE AWARD — Cameron Thomas ENGLISH AWARD — 1. Aubrey Geaslin 2. Nicolas Taylor MATH AWARD —Alyah Dupont-Sanchez ODYSSEYWARE/ONLINE To the Class of 2021: LEARNING AWARD — Aubrey Geaslin SCIENCE — Hunter Traylor These fine businesses and community members wish SOCIAL STUDIES — Emmalee Pattarozzi you – the future of our own community and the nation – prosperity and success in whatever field of endeavor you choose. Good luck, grads!
Accountants – Jerry Allin and Penny Burns 578 Marquette Drive PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA BRIGGS, WSD3 DHS Principal Shane Skalla speaks at graduation May 14. Security 392-1952
American Family Insurance – Cheryl Branch 315 S. Fanta Fe Fountain 382-4900
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School District 3 Federal Credit Union 1180 Crawford Ave. Security 719-392-8439
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Widefield School District 3 Congrats to the Class of 2021 1820 Main St. Colorado Springs 719-391-3000 wsd3.org From left, Cameron Thomas, Montayia March and Alyah Dupont-Sanchez.
Congrats, DHS grads!
From your hometown newspaper, the Fountain Valley News. May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 6 Widefield High School About the Class of 2021 Widefield High Michaela Martin Anthony Payne Damian Solano Jaden Martinez Emma Peacock Audrey Spafford School Leticia Martinez Jakob Peterson Lucian Spurlin Liyah Martinez Makenna Peterson Taya Stemler-Cowden Class of 2021 Jerrod Adams Callisto Forney Michael Martinez Jr. Ariel Petruna Khya Stephenson Gabriele Alexander Shannon Fox Shaeliegh Martinez Samantha Price Isaac Stockwell Michael Almonte Love Fraijo-Meschelle Timu Mataipule Alexi Punihaole Christian Stone School Mascot: Gladiators Tereise Alopopo Thomas Francis Tori Mather Hailey Purdom Logan Suhr Cindy Amezcua Renicya Frison Alyssa Matos Isaiah Quinones Clay Sutton Class of 2021 Song: Taeya Andrews Anderson Gabbin Riley McCarty Daenisha Ramkissoon Nicholas Swanson “I’ll Be There for You” — Kirsten Ardolf Joshua Gacnik Jr. Darrius McCoy Raenisha Ramkissoon Erik Tamosaitis Theme song from “Friends” by Brendan Argyle Jett Gailey Sedric McDonald Nicholas Reinert Arianna Taylor The Rembrandts Gerald Arias-Mike Dante Gallegos Jade McGrew Tatyana Renthrope Brianna Taylor Alan Arkwright Jose Garcia Jevon McKinney Jordan Riley Paige Taylor Alan Arndt Sarah Garcia Alyssa McLean Casey Ringer Taylor Terrien Class Quote: Lillyanna Arroyo Maryanah Gayle Rodney Meaux Angelina Ritchie Deztinee Thompson “Every great dream begins with Maggie Arthur Ambrosia German Sophia Mena Jaiden Rivers Briana Tilley a dreamer. Always remem- Kyomi Artis Jeremiah Gittleman Josiah Mendoza Jordan Robb Michael Timms Katelin Arvizu Kyra Glidewell-Woods Avery Merrick Anthony Roberts Justice Toth-Demers ber you have within you the Seryna Awan Bradley Godsey Jr. Eric Meza-Mendoza Benito Robson Nathan Towery strength, the patience, and the Mark Baham Tkai Gonzales Sasha Miller Kael Rodgers Jonah Tryon passion to reach for the stars to Briana Baker Zachary Gostnell Jaiden Miranda Macy Roth Isaiah Tynes change the world.” Jillian Baker Jaleah Goulart Olivia Miranda Darci Rowberry Sadie Ullom Erik Bangs Morgan Gray Isaiah Mitchell Adrian Ruacho Derik Utter —Harriet Tubman Isaiah Barela Andy Gutierrez Cory Moneypenny Seth Ryan Savannah Valdez Edwin Bautista Jarquin Shaianne Guzman Sydnee Monson Daniel Salgado Dalton Valentinas Class Color: Tyler Becker Morgan Hackett Lucas Moore Reynaldo Salmon Isaiah Vazquez Royal/Navy Blue Sage Betts Alexander Hagen Hailie Morehead Auralia Samora Kiani Villenas Jimmy Biby Hannah Hall Lexey Morse Sarah Sandoval Daemoya Walters Class Flower: Blessen Blackwell Rileigh Hambly Avelino Mota Nickolas Santiago Mackenzie Walters Wild Blue Heart Tulip Keeon Blackwell Nyssa Hancock Brady Moudry Andrea Santos Quinton Warner Kyuana Blash Alexis Harris Felicity Mullen Mary Sarmiento Palencia Sara Wattley Student Body President: Lakeithia Blash Lane Harris Cameron Muransky Dalani Saunders Jada West Tory Mather Artur Bodnar Tarell Harris Autunm Myers Shawn Saunders Jr. Nathaniel White Kimberly Yvonne Bontigao Tristan Hazelton Tyler Myers Jaylee Secrist Matthew Widner Kelton Bowen Ethan Hazen Kaitlyn Navarro Sierra Segura Elizabeth Wiley Senior Class President: Devon Boyd Elise Hensley Nathaniel Ngethe Elicia Serrato Vanessa Wilkerson Jevon McKinney Maritsa Brambila Destiny Hernandez Jordan Ortega David Servantez Jr. Brandon Williams Jr. Carl Brickell Raymond Hernandez Nathanial Oson Gabriel Sheldon Mason Williams Valedictorian: Sierra Segura Cedric Brown Aryanna Herring Saul Palomino Ethan Simon Laura Wilson Devin Brown Chase Herrman Maria Pastor Santiago Noah Sinclair Kenzie Wood Panama Brown Colton Hildebrand Sky’Ler Patterson Knikita Slaght Marisa Woodrum Salutatorian: Taya Andrews Samone Brown Bea Hill Jessica Pavlacky Skyler Smith Precious Rain Ybarra May 15, 2021 Alyssa Burk Elyaunna Hill Thomas Paxton Nicole Smith Jedrykiewicz Avery Zillman Graduation: Cesar Burrola Frias Nickolas Hill Braxton Burrows Kailyn Hull Kragen Burrows Chad Hunt Briana Cabrera DayQuan Hunt WIDEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Kieran Doolittle –Pikes Peak Community Olivia Miranda Alona Cain Dosanea Ingram College Sydnee Monson – Colorado State Ryanne Camacho Katelyn Isbill 2021 SENIOR Marina Fennell –Colorado School of University–Fort Collins Jairus Campbell Japheth Ivani SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Mines Lucas Moore – Colorado Mesa University Michael Carls Anela Jackson Annabelle Flores – Northeastern Junior Hailie Morehead Cole Carter Candice Jacque Tereise Alopopo – Pikes Peak Community College Avelino Mota – Otero Community College Kadeem Cato Breyonna Jaramillo College Asher Finch –Colorado Mesa University Cameron Muransky – Colorado State Gissel Chavez-Grijalva John Jefferson Taeya Andrews – Seattle University Love Fraijo-Meschelle – Oregon State University–Pueblo Nathaniel Chick Izeck Jesson Kirsten Ardolf – Colorado Mesa University University Kaitlyn Navarro – Colorado Mesa Nathan Chisholm Mikah Jesson Katelin Arvizu Hannah Hall – United States Air Force University Annastasia Choate Angelina Jim Briana Baker – Pikes Peak Community Reserves, aspiring to be a dentist Makenna Peterson – Colorado State Cielo Cisneros Andrew Jimenez College Rileigh Hambly University – Fort Collins Malachi Clark Akayla Johnson Jillian Baker – Western Colorado Lane Harris – Colorado School of Mines Ariel Petruna – United States Army Brooklyn Coddington Kesean Johnson University Aryanna Herring Samantha Price – University of North Lillea Cole Quavaun Johnson Katelyn Isbill – Penn State University- Dakota Hazel Coon Zariah Johnson Isaiah Barela Edwin Bautista Jarquin Harrisburg Casey Ringer – University of Colorado - Liam Corey Asia Joseph Anela Jackson – Colorado State University Boulder Jalene Coward Annie Jung Tyler Becker – Metropolitan State University Fort Collins Aurailia Samora Keionna Cruea Dillon Key Akayla Johnson – United States Navy Sierra Segura – University of Tennessee Anthony Crumpton Jr. Koreyona Kinzy Kimberly Bontigao – Pikes Peak Zariah Johnson – Northern Arizona Ethan Simon Suzanna Cruz Liliani Krause Community College University Audrey Spafford Toni Cuchares Breonna Lankford Alyssa Burk – Laramie County Community Annie Jung Lucian Spurlin Kaden Custer Belle Laturno College Liliani Krause Taya Stemler-Cowden Domenick Daquila Benjamin Lay Braxton Burrows – Colorado State Danielle Davis Jessica Leach University-Pueblo Jessica Leach – University of Colorado at Christian Stone Jason Davis Harmanie Leatigaga Kragen Burrows – Colorado State Colorado Springs Logan Suhr Jesse Davis Jr. Preciosa Legarda University-Pueblo Deja Linkenhoger Delgado – University of Paige Taylor – University of Colorado at Lennie Devin Nicholas Light Briana Cabrera – University of Northern Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Mikah Dixon Eduardo Lima Colorado Alexandria Lopez – University of Colorado Jonah Tryon – University of Colorado at Kye Dombrowski Deja Linkenhoger Delgado Gissel Chavez-Grijalva – University of at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Anthony Donis-Garcia Julio Lobato Jr. Colorado-Denver Camilla Lucero – University of Colorado at Nathan Towery Kieran Doolittle Joseph Logan Malachi Clark – Eastern Washington Colorado Springs Isaiah Tynes – Pikes Peak Community Thomas Douglas Averyl Lollar University Ammerie Luna – Pikes Peak Community College Salif Doumbia Jazmin Lollar Brooklyn Coddington – University of College Daemoya Walters – United States Navy Kaid Elhaj Adam Lopez Colorado at Colorado Springs Jaden Martinez – ASCENT Program, Pikes Sara Wattley – University of Colorado– Isaiah Elugardo Alexandria Lopez Lillea Cole Peak Community College Denver Hayley Escalante-Johns Brenden Lopez Wheatley Hazel Coon – University of Colorado at Jade McGrew – University of Colorado at Jada West Marina Fennell Jessica Lozoya Menchaca Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Matthew Widner Kayla Fernandez Camilla Lucero Suzanna Cruz – Coe College Jevon McKinney Vanessa Wilkerson Daniel Ferris Josi Luciani Toni Cuchares – starting her own business Alyssa McLean – University of Colorado at Laura Wilson – Pikes Peak Community Asher Finch Jose Lule Kye Dombrowski – University of Colorado Springs College Annabelle Flores Ammerie Luna Colorado-Denver Sophia Mena – Fort Lewis College Brandon Williams Jr. Yahir Flores Seth Mackey May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 7
Salutatorian Taeya Andrews with Principal Aaron Hoffman.
PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA BRIGGS, WSD3
Senior Class President Jevon McKinney
Valedictorian Sierra Segura
Widefield High School Senior Awards Night NEWS PHOTOS BY KARIN HILL May 19, 2021 GRADUATION — FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER & NEWS Page 8 Good luck, class of 2021! Devin Brown joins Army band
WHS Class of 2021 Senior Devin Brown has been accepted into the 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard. He has earned this position after passing a competitive audition that was reviewed by the Army School of Music. He will complete basic training at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina and then advance to the U.S. Armed Forces School of Music at Fort Story in Virginia Beach. Colorado’s only Army band, the 101st features patriotic, jazz, popular, country, classical, rock and Dixieland music. The mission of the 101st is to provide music and musical entertainment on behalf of the State of Colorado and the United States Army. A trumpet player, Devin has studied privately with Steve Kinderman, a 20-year veteran musician of the Air Force. He began playing trumpet in 4th Grade, with Mr. Jon Faires at Widefield Elementary. While enrolled at WHS, he has participated in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Wind Symphony, and Pep Band, and has also qualified for the Colorado Springs All-City Jazz Band and the Festival of Winds at CSU Pueblo.