Tuesday, May 26, 2009
5 Questions for Julie Herman, of the Boulder Green Building Guild
BOULDER, Colo. — Julie Herman has been executive director of the Boulder Green Building Guild, which was founded in 2004, for almost two years.
Herman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and history from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s from the University of Colorado at Denver, previously worked for PlaceMatters, another nonprofit organization, and has extensive experience with environmental and community development projects.
Herman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and history from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s from the University of Colorado at Denver, previously worked for PlaceMatters, another nonprofit organization, and has extensive experience with environmental and community development projects.
Centaurus High: Graduate overcomes autism, achieves the ‘impossible’
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — For Nicholas Asocar, a high school graduation is something many people thought he would never attend. Asocar was diagnosed with autism at a young age and doctors told his mother there was a chance he would never talk or be able to take regular classes.
But Asocar said he was able to join the more than 250 Centaurus High School graduates on Saturday because of the support he received from his family, friends and, most of all, his mother.
“She said I could do anything I set my mind to,” Asocar told his fellow graduates. “She also never gave up on me.”
Centaurus Principal Rhonda Haniford praised the hard work Asocar and every other graduate has put in throughout high school.
“A large chunk of them are going off to four-year universities or two-year universities. Some of them are traveling internationally, going to international schools,” she said before the ceremony. “I have great hopes for them, they have high aspirations and I know they’re gonna make it.”
Some of the graduates said that, though they will miss Centaurus and the friends and memories they’ve made, they are excited to go on to experience new things. Cody Goetsch, 18, said it feels good to finally be recognized.
“All the work that I’ve done for the last four years ... It’s good to finally know that I’ve accomplished something,” he said.
Steven Chereson, a language arts teacher who was recognized as the Centaurus High School Honored Teacher and presented with the Gastellum Award for involvement in the school and with the students, said he is proud of this class but that he will miss them next year.
“I find that every year when graduating time comes — when they’re about to leave us — I’m losing members of family but (with) this class it’s more so than others,” he said.
And, though they’re all going in different directions, Asocar assured the graduates there are great things in store for each of them.
“I know the future holds great things for everyone,” he said.
But Asocar said he was able to join the more than 250 Centaurus High School graduates on Saturday because of the support he received from his family, friends and, most of all, his mother.
“She said I could do anything I set my mind to,” Asocar told his fellow graduates. “She also never gave up on me.”
Centaurus Principal Rhonda Haniford praised the hard work Asocar and every other graduate has put in throughout high school.
“A large chunk of them are going off to four-year universities or two-year universities. Some of them are traveling internationally, going to international schools,” she said before the ceremony. “I have great hopes for them, they have high aspirations and I know they’re gonna make it.”
Some of the graduates said that, though they will miss Centaurus and the friends and memories they’ve made, they are excited to go on to experience new things. Cody Goetsch, 18, said it feels good to finally be recognized.
“All the work that I’ve done for the last four years ... It’s good to finally know that I’ve accomplished something,” he said.
Steven Chereson, a language arts teacher who was recognized as the Centaurus High School Honored Teacher and presented with the Gastellum Award for involvement in the school and with the students, said he is proud of this class but that he will miss them next year.
“I find that every year when graduating time comes — when they’re about to leave us — I’m losing members of family but (with) this class it’s more so than others,” he said.
And, though they’re all going in different directions, Asocar assured the graduates there are great things in store for each of them.
“I know the future holds great things for everyone,” he said.
Fairview grad is 'just everywhere'
BOULDER, Colo. — Throughout high school, Helen Killeen has sacrificed her time for many organizations, including Amnesty International, Fairview High School's Coalition for Nonviolence, Peers Building Justice and is also the founder and president of the LORAX club, which works to educate people about environmental sustainability.
Despite challenges, Centaurus grad stayed focused
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Sheridan Peterson has taken four years of rigorous coursework at Centaurus High School, including advanced levels of Spanish, AP calculus, and civil and architectural engineering. While maintaining excellent grades, she was also part of the Pom Squad as a freshman and sophomore and has worked at Papa Murphy's for the last two years.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Couple hopes to improve fun park
BOULDER, Colo. — Between their move to Boulder, marriage and purchase of an amusement park, Chris and Teresa Lomax have had their hands full in the past few months.
The couple, who moved to Boulder from Bend, Ore., bought Gateway Fun Park in November and since then have been busy getting ready for the summer season. On top of all the preparations, the couple got married last month.
The couple, who moved to Boulder from Bend, Ore., bought Gateway Fun Park in November and since then have been busy getting ready for the summer season. On top of all the preparations, the couple got married last month.
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