This young woman is chasing her passions while finishing up her senior year at VCHS. Bergan has found her voice in her writing. Whether through poetry, essays, or her blog, Bergan wants to reach people - especially young girls - and let them know they are heard, seen and loved. She is a regular contributor for Forerunner Productions and her first book of poetry, Her Words Written will be published this spring. 

If you would like to follow her blog, Her.Words.Written click HERE. To follow Bergan on Instagram, click HERE.

Luke Vlaar, VCHS class of 2020, has been one of the most valuable people around campus this year. Instead of traveling abroad during a Covid year Luke has stayed close to home, working part time on campus as well as with Mountain Life/Calvary Chapel and the Vail Valley Foundation. His passion is production and he's honing his craft. Please check out his latest piece highlighting some of our seniors and the Tuition Angel Fund at VCHS. We are thrilled to have him around through the end of the school year before he seeks new opportunities and focuses on the path God places before him.

Students Shoulder to Shoulder is a locally-based non-profit that gives students the opportunity to learn about ethical leadership from inspiring nonprofit leaders. Students discover the complexity of global challenges while immersed in the communities they serve, working with children and focused on the environment.

SStS has a bold purpose – to grow a global network of ethical leaders. This summer, SStS is offering 9 global, domestic, and Colorado based trips. There is also a Colorado trip based in Boulder in which students will work with Thorne Nature Experience connecting environmental stewardship and a youth camp program. VCHS students can apply for this opportunity and join other SStS member school students.