June 5, 2019 FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER AND NEWS GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 13 A Graduation Keepsake for Class of 2019

MESA RIDGE * WIDEFIELD * DISCOVERY * WELTE * FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON Graduation Memories Dear Class of 2019, We Salute You For Your Hard Work, Determination and Success Mesa Ridge High School graduates Alondra Barrientos, Yailinne Cruz, and Cierra Espinosa stand proud with diplomas. as we Celebrate Discovery High School Graduate Your Erika Herrera leads her classmates Widefield High School graduates Emily Sandvick and in moving of their tassels. Graduation! Hayden Wooldridge smile after graduation.

A Welte graduate addressing those gathered at her graduation ceremony.

Widefield School District Three Board of Education President Charron Schoenberger shakes hands with Discovery graduate Abigail Jack as she gives her a diploma. FFCHS graduates listen to a speaker.

A special moment for this FFCHS graduate.

Fountain-Fort Carson High School’s Class of 2019 turning their tassels.

A time for celebration for these Welte Education Center grads and their loved ones. GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 14 EL PASO COUNTY & Fountain Valley ADVERTISER AND NEWS June 5, 2019 Graduation Memories

To the Class of 2019, These fine businesses and community members wish you – the future of our own Fountain-Ft. Carson H.S. Class of 2019 community and the nation – prosperity and success in whatever field of endeavor you choose. Good luck grads! Featured below are some photos of the Class of 2019 at their graduation ceremony. NEWS PHOTOS BY JULIE JONES Accountants Jerry Allin & Penny Burns 578 Marquette Dr. Security 392-1952

Achievement Gallery 115 S. Main St. Fountain 447-8637

Afl ac Leo Nunes 2960 N. Academy Ste.101 Colorado Springs*376-6984

American Family Insurance Cheryl Branch 315 S. Santa Fe Fountain 382-4900

Auto Tech Plaza 225 Main St. Security 391-8822

Beckett Event Center 6436 S. Highway 85/87 Fountain 623-7880

Big O Tires 6650 Camden Blvd. Fountain 392-4203

Book’s Automotive & Tire Service 111 N. Santa Fe Fountain 382-5691

Blondie’s Hair Salon 70 Widefi eld Blvd. Widefi eld*660-0290 233-7419*233-1246

Carefree Accounting 413 Security Blvd. Security 390-7009

Carola’s Tax Assistance, LLC 2860 S. Circle Dr., Ste. 350 Colorado Springs*203-4589

Carol’s Creative Glass 372 Main St. Security 233-7334

Carrick Plumbing (Owned/operated by FFCHS Alumni!) 382-7019

City of Fountain 116 S. Main St. Fountain 382-8521

Colorado State Senator District 2 Dennis Hisey 351-2121

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 7010 S. Highway 85/87 Fountain 392-7755

Dick’s Rock Shop 594 S. Santa Fe Fountain 390-7788

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary 6630 S. Highway 85/87 Fountain 390-4906 continued on page 4 June 5, 2019 FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER AND NEWS GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 15

John Nicholas Akina Tristan Czajkowski Calvin Howard Ta’John Mitchell Mackenzie Shearon Niyonkuru Albert Liam Dale Seth Howton Tabitha Moff ett Jewelia Shelton Fountain-Ft. Carson H.S. Class of 2019 Xavier Alfaro Lysander Daugherty Aizana Hunt Jourdan Moncher Mikaela Shutt Geordan Almajose Jaelynn Davis Teylor Ingram Juan Monroy-Rincon Tyler Simo Ashley Almanza Kyra Davis Leeann Isom Isaac Morales Schmara Singley Kira Anderson Quan Davis Brisa Izaguirre Yaniah Morales Deleon Dante Smith Renee Anderson Cole Davison C’Zar Jackson Payton Mullaney Ashlyn Smithhart Emmanuel Araujo Deja Deborja Xavier James Simon Munoz Joshua Sobkowski Joshua Avance Kaitlynn Decker Kino Jenwor Vincent Naranjo Gabrielle Sokoloff Jordyn Badial Marissa Delaughter Chase Jernigan Miguel Navarro Padilla Angelle Soleau Moses Baeza George Justin Dennis Gabriel Jimenez Lacey Nieves Miguel Sosa Abby Ball Audrey Destefano Paul Jimenez Jr. Zachary Nixon Cody Spears Alysia Bamesberger Matt hew Devries Anglena Johnson Hana Nolan Leanna Spengler Maddison Barbour Nathan Dickerson Annika Johnson Dana O’Dell Adam Springer Meilenne Barela Tierra Donnell Iyat Johnson Teandra Omans Alan Springer Teofi lo Barela Kiara Dora Jordan Johnson Tyler Orcutt Hailey Stanley Jason Bartelt Jr. Ana Dorey Rachel Johnson Erikah Ortiz Austin Starnes Cameron Bates Jordan Dorsey Ricardo Johnson Ivariana Ortiz Madyson Starzynski Edison Bautista Lasa Dover Theodore Johnson IV Shawna Overby Brennan Stratt on Dylan Bazet Tyrese Downes Au’relle Jones Tristan Owen Jada-Marie Swailes Alexandria Beabout Erik Dukes Rebecca Jones Ricardo Padilla Madison Talavera Ryan Beebe Kaylee Everett Emma Jordan Jarrod Padron Vincent Tardif Allen Bell Jimmie Fa’apouli Zaria Joseph Monet Patt erson-Gray Natasha Tavares Jordan Benjamin Kristen Farmer Hunter Kelley Derick Pennington Paul Tennent Angela Benson Zita Fataki Brandon Kidd Orliarys Perez Garrett Thibault Madison Berner Madeleine Feltey Alexis King Gonzalez Aidan Thorne Evan Bertrand Kira Fischer Eve Kingsley Khalid Peters Joslyn Tipton Kendra Bett ers Julia Flake Rebecca Kirk Sebastien Peterson Kirk Toland Tyler Bombardier Joseph Flores Matt hew Klein Matt hew Phillips Alexys Torres Brandalynn Boneta Jacob Fluharty Lauren Knight Michelle Pingitore Isabel Torres Chandla Boneta Khalid Forde Hunter Laffl er Daniel Ponce Raina Torres Elizabeth Boswell Mariah Forland Alvin Lam Gabrielle Powell Rodney Torres Elizabeth Bowers Derrick Frazier Krystle Lane Sienna Powell Shane Tostenson Jayshawn Bowman Jaya Freeman Nathaniel Lange Alexis Prowell T’Yannah Traylor Clayton Boyett Jaleesa Fuller Brandon Larsen Joseph Pruett Jr. Emery Trombley Jessica Bremer Faith Fuson Andre Lawrence Serenity Puglisi Ian Trowbridge Margarita Bremerman Zeb Gage Jacyln Leahmon Alyssa Quintana Akira Tyler Jaymie Brennan Anthony Gallarza Trinity Leahmon Alaijah Rainey Hunter Udelhoven Brisia Brousseau Alyssa Garcia Frankie Leal Shanta Mae Ramos Natalie Unger Johnathan Brown Kevin Garcia Jairiq Leary Alex Ramsey Timothy Utt er Korbin Brown Ernesto Garcia Olivia LeBlanc Beverly Rawlings Adrianna Valaer- Silas Browning Melendez Alyssa Lee Jasmine Reed Wilson Mauryn Bruce Alissa Garland Yerin Lee Ethan Reichmuth Marisa Valdez Victoria Bryant Danita Gaylor Nathaniel Lengeman Ian Reilly Taylor Vasquez Rani Bulala Gabrielle Genzer Deora Leomiti- Alexandria Richardson Damaris Vazquez Dejon Bunn Trevor Gingrich Tuiasosopo Tristan Ridge Jean Vazquez Marrero Alexis Burk Jacob Gomez Derrick Leomiti- Jahnyce Rivera Jadiel Vega Enriquez Jonathan Burk Michael Gomez Jr. Tuiasosopo Roberto Rivera Lindsey Verran Laira Burnett Joshua Gonzalez D’Artagnan Lepage Delgado Izaha Vigil Ariana Bustamante Ramos Jaida Litt le Brayan Rivera Donalds Samantha Villarreal Lucas Butt on Tiff any Gramm Cyierra Lloyd-Davila Caleb Robinson Tristan Walter Taylor Calderon Emma Grant Christopher Lopez Hailey Robinson Jeric Wandasan Breanna Campbell Jordan Green Samantha Lovern Kaitlynn Roby Anghie Ward George Campos Jr. Ka’Leigh Grissom Kirsten Ludwig Angelo Rodriguez Austin Waterman Mya Carlson Efrain Gutierrez Jr. Ana Lukic Ariana Rodriguez Marshall Watson Garrett Carneal Jovan Guzman Kassondra Madson- Nassir Rodriguez Paul Watson III Anastasia Carney Mikayla Halmos Wagoner Precious Rodriguez Ezra Watt s Christian Castillo Juleon Hargett Jordyn Main Alexander Rodriguez Keyaaron Wells Ricardo Castorena- Alicia Harpine Asia Marion Martinez Lawson White Jacobo Angelina Harrop Mikeroy Markwei Daniel Roper Anthony Whitehead Jesus Catron Isabella Harvey Sydney Martin Austin Rose Ameriya Whitt en David Chandler II Madison Hatfi eld Breanna Maxcy Aiden Roy Kennedi Williams Jordyn Chaparro Emma Hatt on Dayana Maysonet Blake Ruble Trenton Williams Grant Chapman Camerin Hefl in Sonshioreh McBride Cole Russell-Cowan James Willings James Chenevert III Marissa Hendrickson Gordon McCormick Katelyn Ryan Timothy Winningham Anthony Christopher Jhuztne Khim David McFarland Yasarah Salas-Sanchez Matt hew Winslow- Andrew Cislo Hermosa Seth McGill Jasmine Samsel Duehr Destiny Clark Jacob Herold Ethan McGlaun Mackenzie Samuelson Jason Witt e Jason Clark Jeff rey Herold Anna Mckinney Ryan Sanchez Jessica Wood Aaron Clark-Jarosz Jayden Hibbert Raymond McLaughlin James Sanders Mckenna Wood Dezirae Colbert Cody Higgins Joshua McLean Jarrell Sanders Samiyah Worrell Alexander Colombo Cara Higley Douglas McLelland Alaysha Sandoval Noah Wright Joshua Comfort Daveon Hill D’Ashia McMillan Kyleigh Sandoval Seth Wright Marco Antonio Bunyong Him Evan McMinn Zia Savage Kayla Young Cortez Pacheco Eduardo Hinojosa David McNeill III Martina Scagnoli Julia Zielinski Kelsie Courtney Nelly Hinojosa Shavreska Melendez- Cameron Scales Paul Zurbuchen Uriah Covington Syncere Hinton Soto Mika Schlafl i Keiton Beck Bethany Crabtree Gregory Horton Veronica Mier Noah Schultz Sean Bolden Pamela Crespo Ian Horton Aaron Milan Kaysea Sebastian Phoebe Raines Maldonado Justin Horton Dynajia Milford Austin Selvage Shawn Smith Aranza Curiel Jacquelin Horval Audrey Miller Zachery Selvage About the FFCHS Class of 2019 Graduation Date: Saturday May 25, 2019

School Mascot: Trojan Processional - “Pomp and Circumstance” Tribute to the Military - Cadet Colonel Caleb Robinson FFCHS Band, Directed by Josh Race Principal’s Comments - Dr. Krumholz Presentation of Colors: JROTC Board of Education Address - Mrs. Lori Kimball Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Krumholz Acceptance of Senior Class - Superintendent Dr. Keith Owen, Welcome: Alissa Garland Board President Mrs. Lori Kimball Valedictorian: Madyson Starzynski Presentation of Diplomas- Board of Education: Senior Address: Alexis Prowell Tassel Ritual: Student Body President Alissa Garland Musical Selection: “The World is Ours” Recessional- “Trojan Spectacle” (Dawson) FFCHS Band, God Bless America - FFCHS Choirs GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 16 EL PASO COUNTY & Fountain Valley ADVERTISER AND NEWS June 5, 2019

To the Class of 2019, These fine businesses and community members wish you – Jacob Cal Abeyta Adrian Jiovanni Gintilas Juan Carlos Pedraza the future of our own community Marc Antonio Gene Serenity Faith Goggins Bryan Daniel Perez Acfalle-Rodriquez Corina Rena Gonzales and the nation – prosperity and Karina Noemy Perez Christofer Kaleb Adkins Mason Matt hew Gonzales success in whatever field of Tristan Aeson Athan Perez Caitlyn Marie Agurkis Isabella Maria Gonzalez endeavor you choose. Good luck Jayden Robert Peterson Jilyani Graciela Aldea-Johnson Camryn Avory Graham Ethan Paul Pierce grads! Luis Abdiel Algarin Mia Mercie Green Ethan Jack Pitera Zachary Braden Alloway Scott David Grybos Baaron Steven Pitt enger Synae Elise Almodovar Jan Jossue Guevara Colin Jake Ponville Dynamic Family Medicine Frangia Fritz Alokoa Rianne Ann Gurnsey Benjamin Stephen Porter 5715 Kittery Dr. Jullian Mason Alvarado Damon Richard Hailey Danielle Rae Ramirez-Fennell Security 392-3883 Isiah Ray Avilez-Kuhlmann Devin Jeremiah Haller Elena McKenzie Reed Kamerynn MacKenzie Babak Emma Grace Harman Kailyn Ilima Regidor Edward Jones Investments Austin Reiley Backes Destiney Lee Haugeto Savannah Nicole Reinsch Mike Biehl Morgan Elizabeth Bailey Joseph Alan Hawk III Isaac Paul Remington 7 Widefi eld Blvd. Elijah Jordan Bailin Jaah Ahassan Henderson Douglas Joseph Reyes Widefi eld 392-5781 Britnae JaNae Baker Ashton Taylor Higgins Asia Selena Reynolds Danaysia Eve Baker Marilie Isabella Hill Landon Nicholas Richards Sophia Noel Barr Tabetha LeAnne Hines Andrew Josiah Richardson First State Bank of Colorado Alondra Barrientos Kailey Nicole Honeycutt Samaya Simone Richardson 410 S. Santa Fe Christian James Becker Ka’ohu-Kai Jiashen Pocaique Huang Genesis Rosiebeth Rios Fountain 382-5643 Joel Miguel Behrens Elicia Monae Inniss Robinson Robert Gene Roam III Nicholas Ryan-Smith Belden Angelina Kalani Jackson Matt hew Todd Roberds Fountain Chiropractic & Wellness Kasey Carlyle Bemis Jasmine LaShae Jackson Richard Calvin Roberds Center Ceona Denise Bennett Jasmyne Keandra-Royal Jones Sierra Jade Roberts 470 N. Santa Fe Ave. Conor William Berry Tristan Xavier Kelly Devonte Jahmal Robinson Matt han Boaz Bisping Sunnie Keo Fountain 799-6555 Leylani Sun Robinson Michael Wyatt Boden Antonio Jay Kieff er Austin Michael Robison Diaviann Raven Bodie Damion Gino Kiesel Destiny Isabella Rocha Fountain Creek Veterinary Clinic Cynthia Ann Bower Carson Owen Knox Zackary Richard Rodriquez 8220 S. Hwy. 85/87 Haeli Lynn Boyer Lily Anna Krause Ariel Richelle Roett ger Fountain 382-0777 David Michael Brine Brandon James LaGuire Eliana Marie Romero Adam Reed Benjamin Bucheger Haiden Willard Lake Jessica Carol Rose Fountain-Fort Aysha Denisse Buckley Hawkins Jacob Day Langley Bradly Joseph Ross Carson School District 8 Veronica Joy Buelow Audrey Kallai Lawrence Elijah Alex Royal 10665 Jimmy Camp Rd. Luis Johanny Bueno Faleao Tauluava’a Leatiota Monique Marylouise Sacks Mersades Ann Bueno Kylie Sophia Lenberg Fountain 382-1300 Jade Deserae Salazar-Orozco Bryce Anthony Burda Kobe Daron Lewis Mikaela Linda Salvador Destiny Marie Butt on Alexa Nicole Ligon Tyler Roberto San Agustin El Paso County Advertiser Connor Pearre Cabell Jade Linda Elaine Lucero Brendan Angelo Sanchez & Fountain Valley News Allison Lynn Canada Melissa Rose Lujan Haven Maria Pearl Sanchez 120 E. Ohio Ave. Anthony Scott Cannon Ximena Zaragoza Luna Lina Amber Sanchez Fountain 382-5611 Nicholas Gregorio Cayetano Brylee Paige Lynn Tre’ Deonte’ Sanchez Tivian Lauren Chambers Rebeckah Paige Madden Keyshaugn Amore Scott El Paso County Commissioner Ryan Allen Chappell Valerie Lily Maelzer Anthony James Scrivens District 4 Monique Amara-Anne Cisneros Dylan James Makin Gage Paxton Sears Caleb Ja’Van Cochran Miquel Antonio Maldonado Longinos Gonzalez Jr. Jessica Alexis Segura Victoria Marie Cole Rylee Jenae Mann Ashely LeAnne Sheets 520-6414 Nikolas Alexander Connors Joshua Eugene Maranville Josephine Lucelle Sievert Savannah Jean Cook Gregory Alexander Marshall Blaine Joseph Smith Groff ’s Auto Repair & Towing Nichole Covarrubias Agustin Martin Christian Tyler Smith Service Logan Victor Cowell Alexis Grace Martinez Logan Madison Smith 4120 Clearview Loop S. Jonathan Crespo Jerome Frank Martinez-Vigil Tyrell Lamar Smith Security 392-3426 Yailinne Karla Cruz Hannah Rae Matheny Ryana Carolyne Sobocinski Jason Logan Daniell Jaidah Ni’kole Mays Gabriel Joseph Stephens Angel Leah Brooke Darling Dwayne Shawn McIntyre Jr. H&H Tires Hannah Frances Stringer Andrew Joe Milo Davis Tyler Scott McIntyre 5770 S. Hwy. 85/87 Jevonte Devon Summers Christopher Spencer Davis Pre’cous Moñet McJimson Kelsey Morgan Taylor Security 392-6453 Kayla Lynn Davis Chantel Abrie McPherson Robert James Taylor Kiera Nikole Davis Megan Dalila Medler Natani Denay Thomas Harrison’s Ink Zion Nathaniel Dean Katerina Kay Menge Shayna Cheyenne Torres 6430 Southmoor Dr. Logan John Delgado Kayla Ann Metcalf Zackary Nathan Torrez Fountain 392-6395 Xavier Michael Deloatch Jalen Stewart Mitchell Rose Nichole Towne Mikayla Ann Denk Janelle Arlene Mobley Cielo Breyana Tremelling Ink Fountain Printing Weslye Austyn Dennison Samantha Marie Montgomery Thaila Alexis Tucker Jenae Nicole Dickerson & Offi ce Supplies Vanessa Lynea Montgomery Terry James Turner Angelina Alma Diaz 721 Dale St. Phelan Michael Moran Nicholas Reid Unger Aaron Matt hew Dill Anna-Lisa Khadeejah Morman Arnold John Vacik Fountain 382-8721 Jayce Michael Dills Isabel Zonia Morris Melinda Tiarra Vallejo David Michael Dougherty Kaitlynn Julia Morris Impressive Eyes Optical Misty Lynn Douglas Madison Nevaeh Mortensen 358 Main St. Terran Jonathon Randall Douglass Amaih-Lynn Maire Mu About the MRHS Security 391-2000 Coltin Turner Doyle Naomi Aleksandra Mullins Adelbert Reynold Dunn Raymond Anthony Mutchock Class of 2019 Michael Anthony DuPont Alexis Joy Myles Jackson Automotive SCHOOL MASCOT: GRIZZLIES Max Samuel Ellison Aleynah Rae Noriega 411 Royalty Pl. Cierra Renea Espinosa Class President: Jessica Rose Vanessa Jean Nuhn Vice President: Ashley Sheets Fountain 393-1317 Mica Racquel Etsitt y Jonathan Nicholas-Kiana Offi cers: Caitlyn Agurkis, Misty Douglas, Zoey Blu Farrar Nuuhiwa-Jackson Jazy-Frei Plumbing & Heating Camryn Graham, Kailyn Regidor, Kylie Lenberg Casey Jo Felt Kalynn Gale Oglesby Elena Reed, Christian Smith 711 Carson Blvd. Elijah Christopher Morgan Marie Orman Senior Class Information Fountain 392-3280 Flemmings-Bodden Ava Alexis Orndorff Senior Class Colors: Silver and Rose Lucas Rene Forbes Annaliese Huddy Ortiz Senior Class Flower: Tulip Joe Frei Excavating Layla Renee Fritsch Santianna Lorraine Ortiz Senior Class Song: “Good Life” Kanye West (ft. 1919 Main St. Noah Joseph Funchion Anthony Augusto Palmer T-Pain) Rebekkah JoAnne Gaudreault Destiny Marie Palmer Senior Class Motto: “We may not have it all Max Viktor Gaviola Matt hew Christopher Palumbo together, but together we have it all” Flora Bisola Gbogi-Emmanuel Shannon Zabella Pantano-Brown continued on next page June 5, 2019 FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER AND NEWS GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 17

To the Class of 2019, These fine businesses and community members wish you – the future of our own Setare Sedigha Adou Marcel Dupri Gomes-Buciago Jennifer Nguyen Zachary Tyler Santos community and the nation – prosperity Zaine Drayden Allen Cassandra Maggie Eliza Zackary Adam Niccoli Alexis Kiante Scarver and success in whatever field of endeavor Caitlyn Anderson beth Ann Graham Eric Hancheck Nitchey Nathan Slade Schaff er you choose. Good luck grads! Mayo Daryl Arties Treshawn Isaiah Green Stephen Jeff ery Noll Jade-Alexis Schror Dana Carrie Atencio Shannon Marie Greene-Pott er Sean Andrew O’Hearn Mason John Schultz Jacob Theodore Atkinson Guy Franklin Griffi th Daniel Edward Oates Anthony Allan Sheets Security 447-1114 Ethan Nathaniel Baker Jacy Tanner Grogg Michael Arturo Oson Henry Cole Sheley Jaedyn Rose Bales Miranda Lynn Gudaitis Ryan Joseph Outler Cody Garrett Shoemake Dr. Jeff Johnson Miranda Joe Barela Evan Chandler Gutierrez Marcoantonio Ozuna John Michael Simonic 200 Plaza Blvd. Alexis Faith Becker Chloie Alexis Libby Gwinn Emily Renee Paddack Hannah Renee Smith Fountain 392-4201 Asha Sade-Marie Beeson Elijah Jayce Hanson Estefani Paez Monrroy Kenneth Keith Skylar Smith Kamana’Olana Ku’Uipoka Jayda Leigh Harris Ricardo Alberto Palacio Terin Matt hew Sousa mali’iwahineiliahiokeola Tiara Lee Harris Alexis Marion Paterson Da’Ron Exavier Spratley Last Drop Coff ee Shop & Café hou Breeanncy Kayla Nicole Harrison Natalie Renee Patt arozzi Laurynn Ashley Stephens 105 S. Santa Fe Ave. Belisario-Ka lili Jenna Makenzie Rose Headle Madison Cobrie Patt on Baileigh Ana Maree Fountain*209-3240 Trevor Patrick Bennett Julio Fernando Hernandez Haley Jean Peacock Stephenson Georgie Ann Lynn Bentz Riley Robert Hernandez Tymere Eugene Penny Winnie Mae Stepisnik- Laurie’s Bookkeeping & Tax Service Trevor Logan Blackwell Chloe Elizabeth Hilby Brianna Marie Penrod Brown 76 Widefi eld Blvd. Gabrielle Alyssa Bonilla Robert Fritz gerald Hirsch Sierra Rose Perea Sierra Elizabeth Stevenson Keegan Makenzee Boothe Alyssa Raye Hixson James Christian-Allen Pe Ashley Anne Stieber Widefi eld*358-7134 Mariah Paige Boudrieau Calvin Thomas Hodges ters Kyle Landon Stockhouse Faith Amber Bower Tristan Alan Hodges Kimberly Ann Peterson Joseph Tyler Stroup Les Schwab Tire Center Diamond Ricayla Branscumb Angela Diane Hoganson Madison Emily Peterson Kaiden Orion James 7990 Fountain Mesa Rd. Sylvia Rose Britt Tavian Alfred Elijah Horton Trinity Shania Polk Sutherland Fountain 382-4060 Nathan Lee Broadbent Clarence Hughes Courtney Nicole Pollard Larissa Kreszentia Swatek Madison Rusty Marie Brown Frankie Ingraldi Alberto Portalatin Jamie Louise Tedder Sabrina Ellen Marie Brown Tabria LaShawn Jackson Noah Alexander Pott s Kevin Aaron Theriault Merit Co. Real Estate South Caleb Cole Browning Axel Thomas Jensen Dillon Corey Powell Noah James Thirsk 6710 S. Highway 85/87 Daryl Oliquino Buban Sydney Collett e Johansson JeiLyn Elizabeth Presley Christopher Darnell Arthur Fountain 390-7877 Cassandra Lynn Cain Chase Thomas Johnson Logen James Profi tt Thomas Nia-Loren Jewel Caldwell Talia Monique Johnson Taylor Ray Pruett Devin Reid Thomson Morning Glory (Mo Glo) Espresso Carlos Andres Camacho Tavian Joseph Jones Nathan Andrew Quinn Ara Pauline Tomas 101 Fontaine Blvd. Kimberly Rachel Carracedo Vanessa Rene’e Jones Alexandra Elizabeth Rael Maxximus Richard Towery Widefi eld 344-9185 Makeeda Emily Cato Nicholas Scott Just Brandon Daniel Ramberg Thomas Alexander Towles Evelyn Ibeth Chavez-Grijalva Haily Lynn Kasa Isaac Alejandro Ramirez Austin Tyler Traganos-Rosa Cheyanne Rhea Chick Fiona Kaira Berta Kaugars Marisol Lourdis Ramirez Alijuandra Rayann Trujillo My Mutt Makeovers Summer LeAnn Childress Seth Andrew Keller Hiviany Ramirez-Lima Xavier Abel Valtierra 205 E. Iowa Ave. John Tutulu Christopherson Kendrick Burnell Kelly Tori Lynn Randall Gavin Brennen Vance Fountain 203-6701 Brendan Micah Cochran Brianna McKinley King Tiana Jaydi Akiko Reed Carmen Elizabeth Vazquez Ni-Omi Iman Cogdell Mackenzie Ann King Anastoncia K’Loni Reese Erren Maer Anonoy Velasco Na-La’s Quilt Shoppe Blake Andrew Comstock Ethan Michael Kmet Devyn Breyann Hailey Dawn Vermillion Alexander Joseph Conley Xavier Deandre Knight Reilly Aliyah Marie Vigil 117 S Main St. Grey David Cox Reyna Kathleen Kroschel Izabella Arianna Reyna Karissa Rose Vigil Fountain 382-6252 Olivia Maria Cox Jacob John Langley Peyton Mckenzi Rhine Christian Avery Villarreal Katelyn Marie Crawley Cameron Rylin Cordale Aaliyah Jasmyn Rickett s Madison Brooke Villers Navy Federal Credit Union Alaissa Cuano Lankford Armando Rey Rincones Reid Steven Watson 6930 Mesa Ridge Parkway Makayla Amber Dairy- Walter Alva Laturno Virgil Ray Risdon Arianah Angelique’ Welmon Fountain 390-5376 Briglin Devonte Ammioun Lee Elizabeth Marie Rivera Alexander Robert Wayne Melanie Elise De Jesus Kierra Mackenzie Lee Nicholas Rayce Rizzuto Widner Desiree Rose Decker Kelsey Paige Loewenstein Logan Austin Robb Maddisyn Paige Wilczewski Passion For Fashion Ryan Kristopher Deel Seth Curtis Long Alexandria Jasett e Michael David Wiley 318 Main St. Dustin John Deutsch Nathaniel Rey Lopez Robertson Cameron Jesus Williams Security*402-208-3308 Sheradyn Kathleen Deutsch Brody Rhett Lousberg Daniel Marcus Robinson Nathaniel Logan Williams Toby James Dials Camron Jakob Lucas Avalon Esperanza Robson Toren Cian Withrow Patrick’s Barbershop Daniela Damaris Diaz Victor Ivan Luquin Jose Luis Rodriguez Hayden Thomas 74 Widefi eld Blvd. Adam David Dilks Dylan Thomas-McCoy Mack Hunter Scott Roever Wooldridge Jose Bruno DonJuan Rosas Aleecia Jade Madrid-Massey Joseph Edward Rupprecht Halei B Workman Widefi eld 308-8025 Keyanna Chantel Dooley Luis Rafael Maldonado T’Ijahrai Yaahnina Rushing Lexus Kalei Workman Vanessa Sugey Dorado Hunter William Marks Marc Anthony Saavedra George Alejandro Wright Peakview Windows and Siding Emma Caitlin Dorst Donovan Lucas Martinez Matt hew Alexander Sabisch Luis Joe Ybarra 3265 S. Academy Blvd. Tiara La Neice Dowdell Jordynn Haylie Martinez Destiny Marie Sabo Angelo David Young Colorado Springs 393-7325 Jon-Brenea Alyssa Marlayna Angelica Martinez Nicole Grace Sandoval Kiarya Taylor Young Drummond Tyreese Malik Martinez Emily Cathleen Sandvik Angelique Gayle Zani Michael Joseph Duggan Asia Lee Mather Tia’Miah Rose Santos Walter Irwin Zanzig Pikes Peak International Raceway Cheyanne Yanna Duk Brandon Tayler Matt hew 16650 Midway Ranch Road. Ste. 1 Bridgett e Anne Dumol Kameron Roman Matt hews Fountain*382-7223 Desmond Isaiah Duran Samantha Judith McCandless Benjamin Clay Brendan Christopher Rayco Automotive Neville Durfey McCormick 218 S. Santa Fe Jaimee Nicolus Edwards Trinity Marie McDonald James Andrew Eltagonde Jalen Christopher McKay Fountain 382-5055 Ate’vion Andrill Etheridge Jaylen Immanuel McKinney About the WHS Class of 2019 John Alexander Evangelista Ethan Ray McVicker School Mascot: The Gladiator Rocky Mountain Bank & Trust Themikel Nahjae Fagan William Ruben Medina Scott Turner Cantyn Deyn Falcett i Aspen Kenlynn Melanson CLASS COLORS: Navy, Columbia Blue and Silver 755 Cheyenne Mountain Rd. CLASS FLOWER: Blue Chrysanthemum Faith Danielle Feil Miles Theodore Mena Colorado Springs*579-7628 Destinee Isabela Lee Ferris Juan Carlos Mendoza Rocha CLASS SONG: “The Good Part” (edited version) by AJR Jackson Vincent Flanigan Danielle Charlie Meumann CLASS QUOTE: “Behind you are all your memories. Claudia Michelle Foster James Elridge Meyers Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. S.S. Subs William Charles Frazee Joshua Eleazar Mike Within you, all you need.” 366 Main St. Guilbault Kayler Jayne Miles SENIOR COUNCIL: Security 392-8658 Samantha Nicole Frazer Joseph Duane Miller President: Madison Villers Autumn Danielle Frazier Macy Lynn Miller Vice President: Madison Patton Representatives: Evelyn Chavez-Grijalva, Makayla Dairy- School District 3 Credit Union Sarah Renee Garcia Tiyana Marie Miller Denise Hunt Teresa Rae German Caleb Molina Prieto Briglin, Sheradyn Deutsch, Destinee Ferris, Lara Glommen, Faith Lauren Gerweck Daniel Juan Mondragon Miranda Gudaitis, Kierra Lee, Asia Mather, Trinity McDonald, 1180 Crawford Ave. Josiah Andrew Gibbs Tanae Nichole Moody Miles Mena, Kayler Miles, Cade Murphy, Ryan Outler, Haley Security*392-8439 Ethan Michael Gillett Darien Deonte’ Moore Peacock, JeiLyn Presley, Brandon Ramberg, Tori Randall, Ariana Monique Gilling Jackson Paul Moore Devyn Reilly, Nicole Sandoval, Mason Schultz, Winnie Oceana Marie Glidewell- Kate Rose Moore Stepisnik-Brown, Maddisyn Wilczewski Woods Cade Thomas Murphy Class Sponsor: Mr. Ben Baldwin, Counselor continued on next page Lara Quinn Glommen Kieran Kaleikaumaka Nelson GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 18 EL PASO COUNTY & Fountain Valley ADVERTISER AND NEWS June 5, 2019

To the Class of 2019 These fine businesses and community members wish you – the future of our own community and the nation – prosperity and success in whatever field of endeavor you choose. Good luck grads! Paris Marie Adams Joseph Daniel Egli Erika Marie Herrera Abigail Nicole Jack Rico Dion Caddell Andrea Lyn Fincher Julia Georgiann Hickman Gabrielle Bilal Richards Sidney Lea Cannell Wynter Rose Gonzalez William Carlyle Hull Chyleigh Marii Steffensen Silbanita Cecilia Carmel Security Florist Cruz 580 Marquette Dr. Security 392-4243

Security Jewelry 356 Main St. Security 390-8300

Smith Plumbing*Heating*Cooling 1895 Main St. Security*392-4269

Sue’s Floral & Fine Arts Gifts 474 N. Santa Fe Ave. Fountain 390-3331

Smith Chiropractic 1825 Main St. Security 390-5404 Discovery High School’s Graduating Class of 2019 includes (l to r) front row: Silbanita Cruz, Abigail Jack, Daniel Egli, Julia Hickman, Gabrielle Richards; back row: Rico Caddell, Sidney Cannell, Snare Realty Chyleigh Steffensen, Paris Adams, Wynter Gonzalez, William Hull, Erika Herrera 302 S. Santa Fe Fountain 382-5662 At right: Discovery graduate Paris Adams received the Steven Holcomb Spencer’s Produce, Lawn Memorial Scholarship. Steven & Garden Centers, Inc. Holcomb is the son of Jean Schaefer, 4720 Center Valley Dr. a former math teacher at Discovery, who passed away in 2017. Steven won Fountain 392-2726 an Olympic Gold and Silver medal for Bobsledding. Jean created the State Farm Insurance scholarship to honor her son and help Discovery students going to college Chad Atherton pursue their dreams. 6724 Camden Blvd. Fountain*393-6001 At left: Principal Shane Skalla recognizes graduate Julia Hickman Tumbleweed Country Kennels during graduation ceremony. 12599 Jordan Road Fountain*382-1126 DISCOVERY GRADUATION PHOTOS COURTESY OF TYLER RONDE

The Springs Funeral Services 3115 E. Platte Ave Colorado Springs 328-1793 Jorge-Luis Jacobo Amaya Adriana Lissette Gokey Tygr Issac-James Sardon Tiger George’s Taekwondo Keiton Joshua Beck Ta’Shavion Bri’Jana Howard Haley Noel Simmons 346 Main St. Sean Joel Bolden Adryanna Denise Johnson Shawn Franklin Smith Security 390-5551 Linda Ann Craig Alyssa Madison Klette Elijah Freedom Tanksley Arianna Jasmine Marie Damato Phoebe Nicole Raines Kyra Dyvonne Weatherford Valley Christian Academy Cameron James Demmert Austin Brenden Sanchez 9355 Peaceful Valley Rd. Alyssa Noelle Donaho Nando De los Relles Santiago Peaceful Valley*465-3932 Highlights from Welte Education Center’s graduation NEWS PHOTOS BY JULIE JONES Vision Concierge Service Angela Hoyle Widefield*330-3337

Waste Systems, Inc. 4040 Clearview Frontage Rd. Security 390-5097

Widau Insurance Agency Katie Widau Widefield 466-6867

Widefield Dental Group Located at Mesa Ridge Dental Center 6980 Mesa Ridge Parkway Fountain 392-4231

Widefield School District #3 1820 Main St. Security 391-3000

WilPower 57 Widefield Blvd. Widefield 201-3330 June 5, 2019 FOUNTAIN VALLEY NEWS / EL PASO COUNTY ADVERTISER AND NEWS GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 19 Graduation Memories PHOTOS BY GRADIMAGES , COURTESY OF SAMANTHA BRIGGS, Mesa Ridge High School Class of 2019 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION, WIDEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 3

Mikaela Salvador, Valedictorian, gives her speech to fellow Ethan Pitera and Veronica Buelow. graduates.

Phil Olivas, band director, congratulates his niece Jessica Rose.

Alondra Barrientos, Yailinne Cruz, and Cierra Espinosa stand proud with diplomas.

Principal Scott Sage shakes hands with graduate Kailyn Regidor.

At left: Former Widefield School District 3 employee Delia Febres Butler was the guest speaker for the ceremony. GRADUATION KEEPSAKE • PAGE 20 EL PASO COUNTY & Fountain Valley ADVERTISER AND NEWS June 5, 2019 Widefield High School Class of 2019

Macy Miller and Kamana Belisario-Kalili celebrate graduation. Aaliyah Ricketts, Valedictorian and National Honor Society President, addresses the Class of 2019.

PHOTOS BY GRADIMAGES, COURTESY OF SAMANTHA BRIGGS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION, WIDEFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 3.

At left: Makeeda Cato and Cheyanne Duk pose with diplomas following ceremony.

Below: Aaron Hoffman, principal of WHS, welcomes graduates, families, and staff.

Emily Sandvick and Hayden Wooldridge smile after graduation.