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Dateline DA June 2015
 

 

Congratulations to the Denver Academy Class of 2015!
We are so proud of you! 

 

Jacob Angard Chanse Bemski
Adam Biel Colin Blanchard
Daphne Brown Sarah Brown
Ian Cable Justin Colas
Alex Crawford Andrew Cripe
Elizabeth Davis Zane Eddy
Andrew Evenson Matthew Folkman
Ethan Freund Kelly Harris
Wyman Jackson Corey Kidder
Megan Knepell Shannon Lawler
John Lawrence Jeffrey Lee
Logan Lilley Matthew Lowry
Anna Lurie Robert Lurie
Preston Martin Andrew McCulloch
Nicholas McLean Cameron Neumann
John Newton Andrew O'Dell
Benjamin Patterson Mitchell Raddatz
Benjamin Ranson Ryan Ruth
Alexander Sherman Roxanne Simpson
Samuel Singer Kyle Speck
Madeline Stull-Keith Blake Taylor
Jack Toltz Andrew Tryc
Nickolas Wrape Andrea Yonkman
Marco Zocchi Joseph Zucker

 

2015 Award Winners

 

Valedictorian: Andrea Yonkman

Salutatorian: John Lawrence

Senior of the Year: Corey Kidder

Lou Raders and Phil Johnson Community Service Scholarship: Cameron Neumann
 

Teacher of the Year: Jenni Walker

Staff Member of the Year: Lisa Conte

Wings of the Future Award Recipient: Jolene Gutierrez

Volunteer of the Year: Deb Woodward


DA News and Upcoming Events

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School Supplies 15-16

School supply kits for the 2015-16 school year are now available at Edukits. Order before June 15 for free shipping. The site also contains the school supply lists for next year if parents would rather purchase them elsewhere or bring supplies from home.

 

Note: There are are no kits for middle school students as middle school homeroom teachers will provide a list to students the first week of school.   

 

App Warning

Please be aware that there was an app called "Denver Academy" available for sale at the App Store for iPhones and iPads. This app was neither created, nor authorized by Denver Academy. The app has since been removed from the App Store. The most up to date information about school events can always be found on the Denver Academy website. 

 

Annual Fund - Please Join Faculty, Staff and Trustees!
The DA Annual Fund campaign is important to our students. Donations help offset the school budget--covering expenses all over campus--including tents for award ceremonies, graduation lunch, grounds maintenance and even diplomas and award certificates! One hundred percent of Denver Academy faculty, staff and trustees have made a donation to the Annual Fund.

 

A strong show of parent participation in the Annual Fund sends a message to foundations that DA parents care about the school and our students. Have you donated this year? If not, please make a donation online now

 

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As part of Denver Academy's Summer Reading, the DA Library is offering a reading incentive program in which students can earn homework passes for the reading they do. The parent letter and reading log are located in the files section of the library's Summer Reading site. Please email Jolene Gutierrez with any questions.


Ebooks are a great way to keep reading over the summer, and new ebooks from MackinVIA are available! To log in and view them, type in Denver Academy in the "School Name" box. Both our USER ID and password are denveracademy.


We also have some Follett ebooks available. Happy summer reading!


Library Year-End Report

Which DA resource saved your families nearly $100,000 last year? The Denver Academy Library! For more library statistics and a list of lessons taught this school year, check out the Library's Year-End Report


Athletic Season 2015-2016
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It's not too early to start thinking about next year's athletics season! Some sports, like golf and cross country, begin even before school starts. Familiarize yourself with the 2015-2016 athletics start dates and requirements to ensure your child gets in on the sports action.  
 

Admissions Open Houses

Do you know a child that could benefit from a Denver Academy education? Be sure to let your friends know about our upcoming Admissions Open Houses. Prospective parents and students can come learn about our school, take a tour and talk to our student ambassadors and Admissions staff. www.denveracademy.org/openhouse

 

Next Open House: June 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m.


High School News
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State Track Update

Senior Andy O'Dell finished in 9th place in the mile run at the State Track Finals last month. It was an extremely competitive field this year. Congrats Andy on all your accomplishments!


Lower School News

Elementary Field Day

Elementary Field Day was a huge success! While it rained in the morning, the sun came out in the afternoon and put smiles on our faces!

Field Day kicked off with visits from Edson the Eagle (the Colorado Rapids Mascot), Ervin Johnson, a former Denver Nugget, and players from the Glendale Raptors rugby team. For more pictures, visit our Facebook album.

Go Rockies!
Congratulations to DA Lower School Students: Nic o Verrengia , Stevie Lockton and Charlie Dieringer . They were selected to participate in the Arrow Electronics Junior Reporter program. Each attended a Rockies Game with their families and the boys interviewed Rockies players in the dugout during pre-game. The interview videos were then shown on the in-stadium video board during the game. Thanks for representing Denver Academy!

College & Transition News

"What's Next? Options for the Undecided Graduate"

College Living Experience will host a Community Resource Night Series throughout the coming year. Their first event is titled "What's Next? Options for the Undecided Graduate" on Thursday, June 11th from 5:00-7:00pm. If you plan on attending, please email an RSVP to Melissa Nieber or call 303-825-2533.

 

College Application Workshop for Rising Seniors

Denver Academy is excited to host two college application workshop sessions for seniors who want to get a head start on applying to college.  Fifteen spots will be available for each session on a first-come, first-served basis. Students have the option of attending Wednesday, August 19th or Thursday, August 20th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The workshop sessions will provide time to work on application requirements, college research, essays, supplemental materials and more!  Further details about the workshop are forthcoming. Email Dr. Corbin to reserve your spot for either session.

 

Art Institute Summer Workshops

Do something different this summer! Join the Art Institute of Denver for Summer Studio and turn your spare time into a fun, hands-on project. You'll have a chance to make new, like-minded friends and create something amazing together in an interactive workshop. The workshop will be held June 21st-25th from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Register at SummerStudio.com/Colorado or by contacting Hilary Gianantonio at hgianantonio@aii.edu.

 

Auguste Escoffier Culinary Workshop

Explore the foundations of the culinary arts and build your basic cooking skills! Participate in the complimentary Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts: Summer High School Workshop. The workshop will be held June 29th-July 2nd from 9am-1pm. RSVP to Chuck Stober by calling 303.884.2611. The school is located at 637 South Broadway Suite H Boulder, CO 80305.

 

Santa Fe University of Art & Design

Attend a 1-week intensive workshop with SFUAD faculty in Photography, Digital Arts or Film. The workshops will be held July 9th-14th on the SFUAD campus. Cost to attend is $600 and includes workshop tuition, housing, meals, excursions and activities. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate. Register to attend at  artfestsf.com.


Alumni News

Class of 2003

Joel Englander graduated with an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Joel is a 2007 Stanford University graduate.


Class of 2006

James D'Amato studied at Second City Chicago and iO and is a successful comedian in Chicago, IL. If you are in the car a lot and looking for something entertaining to listen to try his ONE SHOT podcast. James D'Amato and his creative partner Kat bring in stellar role players and improv comedians to tell a different story every month using a different roleplaying game system each time. Check it out at www.oneshotpodcast.com.


Class of 2009

Caitlin Pratt graduated from the University of Colorado.

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Class of 2010
David Brockton n ee Zimmerman  painted a custom t-shirt for actress Anna Kendrick. She was photographed wearing it in the May issue of Glamour magazine. See more of David's work at www.davidbrookton.com.

 

Sam Orkin, whose Arctic expedition was profiled here last month has now begun his adventure. Monitor Sam and his brother Ben's progress at https://share.delorme.com/IntotheArctic.


David Rothberg graduated from Western State Colorado University.


Class of 2011

David Corboy graduated from the Berklee School of Music.


Alex Browning graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a degree in Culinary Arts. 


Other News

Katie Riley, DA middle school student from 1998-2000, graduated from Arapahoe Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. 


The Detroit Red Wings signed center--and former DA student--

Dominic Turgeon, to a three-year entry-level contract. Way to go, Dom. Welcome to the NHL!

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