Boyd named to fall dean’s list at Berklee College
Elizabeth Boyd, of Castle Rock, has earned placement on the
dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2010 academic year at
Berklee College of Music.
Anderson is named to the dean’s list at Boston U.
Jenica Anderson, of Larkspur, has been named to the dean’s list
at Boston University for the fall semester.
Buck earns place on fall semester dean’s list
Samantha Elizabeth Buck, of Castle Rock, was named to the
Washington University in St. Louis dean’s list for the fall 2010
semester. Buck is a graduate of Saint Mary’s Academy High School in
Englewood, and is enrolled in the university’s School of
Engineering and Applied Science.
Local students on dean’s list at Nebraska-Lincoln
Mark Gregory Carney, Mark Carney, Jordan Joan Kranse, and
Jessica Lynn Packard, of Castle Rock, were named to the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln dean’s list/honor roll for the 2010 fall
semester.
Klein, Norman get dean’s citation for excellence
Alex Klein and Taylor Norman, of Castle Rock, earned the dean’s
citation for academic excellence in the Monfort College of Business
at the University of Northern Colorado for the 2010 fall
semester.
8th-grader Eric Bayman wins district spelling bee
Eric Bayman, eighth-grade student from Academy Charter School,
took first place in the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Feb. 16.
Bayman will compete at the state spelling bee next month.
Larkspur sixth graders give back
Every spring, the sixth-graders at Larkspur Elementary launch a
fundraiser called “Sixth Graders Give Back.” It is a way to learn
leadership, community awareness, generosity, and compassion. This
February, students sold raffle tickets for a variety of prizes and
raised $1,300. On April 1, the students will complete one more
fundraiser, a Rock-a-Thon to raise more money and the classes will
decide how to disperse the funds, globally, locally and to the
community of Larkspur. Students write a persuasive letter on a
charity of their choice, and give a speech in their class. They
also ask teachers what they might need for their classroom.
Academy Charter girl’s basketball team wins first
Academy Charter School’s girl’s red team had a record of 12 wins
and one loss going into the finals of the South Metro Athletic
Conference Jan. 27. They played a great game against Aurora Academy
and brought home the first place championship. Academy Charter’s
boy’s red team competed in the South Metro Athletic conference
season finals against cross town rival, Littleton Academy Jan. 27.
The team came in second place.
Douglas County High cheer squad excels
Douglas County High School’s cheer squad has had an outstanding
year. Recent accomplishments include: five-time coed regional
champions, five-time coed continental league champions, four-time
coed state champions, sixth-place small coed UCA Nationals. In
addition, three of six seniors have won four state championships;
seven students are all state for academics; cheers practice four
days a week, 11 months of the year, and also cheer at games; there
are 18 girls and three boys on the team.
Boot Scootin’ Boogie heads to Wiens Ranch
The 15th annual Larkspur Elementary Boot Scootin’ Boogie is set
for April 30 at the Wiens Ranch. Evening events include a silent
auction, dinner, a live auction, and live entertainment. In years
past $50,000 to $60,000 has been raised to purchase computers,
software, books, musical instruments, physical education equipment
and countless other items to enhance the education of Larkspur
students.
Larkspur students raise money for charities
Larkspur Elementary students raised $283.69 for various
charities during Valentine’s Week by selling Valentine candy to
students and staff. In addition, the school celebrated TWIN Day and
collected $84.56 for Change for Charity.
Larkspur Elementary fun run set for May 21
The 5K race starts at 9:15 a.m. and the 1K at 10:30 a.m. May 21
at the school. The race will meander through neighborhoods in Perry
Park East. The Larkspur Fun Run is for the whole family including
dogs. Prizes for children and adults. All proceeds from the event
benefit Larkspur Elementary. Registration is now available online
at http://www.larkspurfunrun.org
as well as race day logistics. Last year more than $16,000 was
raised for the school. Any questions about the race, e-mail
mailto:stacygodby1@msn.com.
Larkspur Elementary School collects box tops
Larkspur Elementary students and parents collected Box Tops for
Education more than 6,000 box tops. Mrs. Mole’s fourth-grade class
and Mrs. Michael’s second-grade class will each be given a party
for collecting more than 1,000 Box Tops.