The Sun Devils’ “Whoever fears failure limits opportunity” Advocate Volume XL, Number 5 Kent Denver School, 4000 East Quincy Avenue, Englewood, CO 80110 June 7, 2016 Girls’ Soccer Victorious Clinches First State Title In 10 Years Photo by Caitlin Vickers The Kent Denver girls’ soccer team celebrates after winning the 3A state championship on May 24. The team beat the Colorado Academy Mustangs to the title 3-1. Senior Swan Senior Highlights From Songs Confessions Coffee House See Page 5 See Page 9 See Page 12 Commencement Awards THE POLLA WATKINS SPALDING THE ANNE SAYRE TAGGART `72 THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN AWARD (English) AWARD (Science) MUSIC Awarded to the student who has demonstrated Awarded to that senior whose investigative Vocal - ROY BRUNSON exceptional growth in both academics and zeal, persistent curiosity, and clarity of thought Instrumental - GEOFFREY BREMER creative writing. embody the spirit of scientific endeavor. AMARI GORDON JACK WOODHULL THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ART MADDIE BRAGG THE KARL EPPICH AWARD IN THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Awarded for high achievement in English com- Presented to that student who has established a CHRISTINE D. BULLARD position and in the study of English literature. distinguished record in the study of mathemat- ATHLETIC AWARD PIERSON LUND ics and science, not only by achieving a high Awarded to a member of a varsity squad who, academic average, but also by demonstrating by her exemplary spirit, outstanding sportsman- unusual imagination, creativity and interest in ship and sound team play, has contributed most the subject fields, and who best exemplifies the to the girls’ athletic program. THE MARY ADAMS AWARD FOR scholarly pursuit of knowledge. JULIA JASCHKE EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS JARREK HOLMES Presented in honor of Mary Adams, who served Kent Denver School for 37 years, this THE HERBERT MOORE STUDENT award recognizes excellence in scholarship, ASSEMBLY AWARD academic integrity, and a genuine curiosity in THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN Established to honor the first headmaster of the pursuit of mathematical knowledge. COMPUTER SCIENCE Kent Denver Country Day School, this award REHAN CHOUDHURY JARREK HOLMES is given to a member of the junior or senior class who, in the opinion of the student assem- bly, has contributed significant time and effort THE BOOTHMAN HISTORY CUP in the interests of the school, particularly in This award recognizes that senior who best ex- THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN extracurricular areas. emplifies the passion and dedication necessary DRAMA MAYA LOVE for historical inquiry, and who does so in a way SEBASTIAN SUN that made a difference in this community, and will continue to make a difference in the future. PIERSON LUND Amari Gordon Pierson Lund Rehan Choudhury Jack Woodhull Jarrek Holmes Sebastian Sun Roy Brunson Geoffrey Bremer Maddie Bragg Julia Jaschke Maya Love Rob Casey Page 2, THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, June 7, 2016 Commencement Awards THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CAPTAIN MARTIN A. SHELLABARGER missions officers: honesty, self-revelation, risk- THE HELEN YEAGER CUP MUSIC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN taking, brevity, imagination, and fine writing. Awarded in honor of Mrs. Yeager, who taught Vocal - ROY BRUNSON ATHLETICS 1st Prize English from 1965 to 1986, to that student who Instrumental - GEOFFREY BREMER Awarded to a member of a varsity squad who, by NOAH NAIMAN has made the most academic progress during his/ his exemplary spirit, outstanding sportsmanship 2nd Prize her years at school. and sound team play, has contributed most to the TILLIE NEWCOMB AMARI GORDON THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN boys’ athletic program. ART ROB CASEY MADDIE BRAGG THE MARY A. BOGUE TROPHY THE AILEEN P. NELSON AWARD Awarded in honor of Miss Bogue, one of the Presented in honor of Mrs. Nelson, dean and founders of Kent School for Girls in 1922, to teacher from 1944 to 1976, to that girl in the se- CHRISTINE D. BULLARD THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE the senior girl who has, during three consecu- nior class who best exemplifies the qualities of ATHLETIC AWARD STUDY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE tive years at school, demonstrated high academic sincere interest, loyalty, integrity and enthusiasm Awarded to a member of a varsity squad who, In the Study of French achievement and service to the school. for the school, its student body, and faculty. by her exemplary spirit, outstanding sportsman- JIM GILTNER CAROLINE REID JACQUE HOWARD ship and sound team play, has contributed most In the Study of Spanish to the girls’ athletic program. SARAH LEVY JULIA JASCHKE In the Study of Mandarin THE DENVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL THE CLASS OF 1956 CUP JACQUE HOWARD PRIZE FOR SCHOLARSHIP Established by the first graduating class of Den- Awarded to that boy in the upper school who has ver Country Day School, this award is given to THE HERBERT MOORE STUDENT best revealed the qualities of the true scholar: that boy in the senior class who, through his high ASSEMBLY AWARD diligence, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to principles, affirmative leadership and loyalty to Established to honor the first headmaster of THE HILARY H. CARLSON PRIZE FOR pursue knowledge. his school, best exemplifies the standards of this Kent Denver Country Day School, this award SCHOLARSHIP JUSTIN COOPERSMITH school. is given to a member of the junior or senior Given to that girl in the upper school who has ROB CASEY class who, in the opinion of the student assem- best revealed the qualities of the true scholar: bly, has contributed significant time and effort diligence, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to THE CHUCK BOOTHBY MEMORIAL in the interests of the school, particularly in pursue knowledge. AWARD THE GERALD D. BULLARD TROPHY extracurricular areas. MADDIE BILLINGS Given to the student who achieved major aca- Instituted by the faculty in 1995 to honor Gerald MAYA LOVE demic progress in his/her senior year and had a D. Bullard, assistant head for financial affairs, positive effect on school spirit through a lively this award is given to a senior boy who has, dur- THE JOHN U. CARLSON SENIOR good humor and sincere enjoyment of life. ing three consecutive years at school, demon- ESSAY AWARD JIM GILTNER strated high academic achievement and service Presented to that senior whose essay most closely to the school. meets the criteria established by the college ad- JARREK HOLMES Sebastian Sun Jim Giltner Sarah Levy Jacque Howard Maddie Billings Noah Naiman Tillie Newcomb Congratulations Class of 2016! Rob Casey Caroline Reid Justin Coopersmith THE SUN DEVILS’ ADVOCATE, June 7, 2016 Page 3 Continuation Awards DIRECTOR’S CUP HEAD OF SCHOOL CUP Don’t Forget To Have Fun Awarded to the eighth grade boy and girl who Awarded to the eighth grade boy and girl who, have displayed the highest degree of intellectual by consistent diligence in the classroom, good Junior Awards integrity and a true interest in learning. These sportsmanship, high standards of character, and students have taken the initiative to explore the unswerving loyalty to the school, have displayed THE TAYLOR FRIENDSHIP RING My first day at full range of their potential in the classroom. the strongest affirmative influence among the Given by the senior class to a junior girl to Kent Denver was GRACE REGNIER middle school students. be worn during her senior year and returned. an eventful one. As ELIOT HODGES KAYLA ROBERTSON The award is given to that junior who best JACK LANDGRAFF exemplifies the qualities of friendship and a self-conscious and warmth that are felt by all. shy sixth-grader, I MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS AWARDS GABRIELLE KINNEY was nervous about Drama what the future JULIETTE WATKINS EXCELLENCE IN DISCIPLINE AWARDS had in store. As I English THE CLASS OF 1975 RING looked at the seniors Music OLIVIA CHOI Presented to the junior boy who, by vote dressed in Nintendo DECLAN SOANE of the senior class, is deemed to have dis- costumes, I won- History played true qualities of friendship. dered if I had made Visual Art CALEY CAPOOT MAX MEHLMAN the right choice in coming to a school where I WILL HALVERSON knew no one. Mathematics And then it hit me. No. Not an epiphany JACK PARKHOUSE THE DENVER COUNTRY DAY that would change the course of my Kent Den- CHARACTER SCHOLAR AWARD ver career. But a blue Jolly Rancher, hurled by NICHOLAS GATES MEMORIAL AWARD Science Given to that junior who embodies the charac- Donkey Kong, hit me in the face. And then the Awarded to the eighth grade boy and girl who, MIKA FISHER teristics of scholar, athlete, and leader fostered Kent Denver chapter of my life began. through open caring, honest affection for fellow by Denver Country Day School. This student Finally, the big day has come. June 7, also possesses a strong individual spirit and students, and a willingness to take risks, have French 2016, which used to be a distant date on the inspires a warm, lasting respect of those who become true role models for the ideals of Kent ARDEN HOVERMALE calendar, has now become a reality. I remem- meet him. Denver Middle School. ber logging into my Kent Denver email address JOHN REGAN DAISY SHARROW Mandarin ([email protected]) for the first time ADAM STROMBERG MATTHEW GIN and thinking to myself that 2016 was an eter- THE BRIAN TRICE ‘85 AWARD nity away. At times, the days felt endless. But Spanish looking back on my high school experience, the JEREMY GART Awarded to a member of the junior class BLAIR JENKINS AWARD who has demonstrated many of the qualities Awarded to the student who, throughout their that characterized Brian: sensitivity toward middle school career, has demonstrated the great- his peers, high academic achievement, and Enjoy The Feeling Of Belonging est personal and academic growth and has most MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS AWARD a lively good humor.