CRMS Alumni in the News

The Skiing Olenicks
CRMS alumni and siblings Peter Olenick '02, Michael Olenick '04 and Megan Olenick '06 are dedicated and accomplished skiers. Get to know them (and their skiing accomplishments) better in this Crystal Valley Echo article.
March, 2010

CRMS Alum Promotes Biofuel Production
CRMS Alumnus Morgan Williams ’03, of Carbondale's Flux Farm Foundation, is an organizer of the Western Colorado Carbon Neutral Bioenergy Consortium's efforts to plant "biomass" test crops for the production of energy.
March 24, 2010

CRMS Alum's Flower Farm Covered in Edible Aspen
CRMS Alumna Ashley Krest ’94, owner of Field Florals in Paonia, CO grows fresh, pesticide-free flowers for the western slope. 
Spring 2010

CRMS Alum's Film Wins Oscar
CRMS Alumnus Brook Aitken ’91 was the cinematographer for a feature-length documentary which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary!
March 7, 2010

Alumnus Robel Teklemariam '93 finishes 93 of 95 in Olympic Event
Richmond Times-Dispatch
February 15, 2010

CRMS Alumnus Wins Gold at Winter X Games
Aspen Times
February 1, 2010

CRMS Alumna's Son Headed to the 2010 Olympics
Aspen Daily News
January 29, 2010

CRMS Alumna Finishes in Top 5 at Winter X Games
Post Independent
January 28, 2010

CRMS Alumna interview with ABC on her new documentary
Mags Miller '90

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Active Program Going Strong

Click here to read a letter collated by Head of School Jeff Leahy to read about all of the great things that happened during the third quarter in the Active Program. Should bring back memories for many!

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Founders' Day Speakers

> Bios, Photos and Videos

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Alumni Gathering

>> Slide Show from The Lift Gathering

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 Alumni Reflections

We've recently received a wealth of insightful essays from a variety of alumni. Click on the links below to read some alumni perspectives. Some of these are expanded versions of essays in the Alumni Bulletin, others are new.

Dick Durrance '60 Connections

Judy Beil Vaughan '61  Dish Crew

Ellen Clark Anderson '64 Only Connect

Juliana Forbes '78 Only Connect

Mags Miller '90 Be Present

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--Annual Fund Request!

Dr. Jim Gaw, AO Forbes, Mark Clark - Remember these guys? We are looking to increase our alumni participation this year, so please follow their advice and give. Even though Founders' Day has passed, it's not too late to give and help us meet our participation and donation goals.

>> Annual Fund YouTube Solicitation #1
>> Annual Fund YouTube Soliciation #2
>> Annual Fund YouTube Solicitation #3

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Upcoming Events

Alumni are welcome to join us for the following events! For more information contact Dee at 970-963-2562 or Laura at lmccormick@crms.org. 

The Rat Race Returns to the Spring Gulch Nordic Center! Saturday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m. Bring your (optional) costume and $10 entry fee and prepare to have some fun on the snow and yummy chili afterwards! Race lengths for all levels available. All proceeds benefit the CRMS Nordic Skiing program. Questions, e-mail coach Nick Brown nbrown@crms.org.

CRMS Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of August 5-7, 2011. Save the date postcards will be sent out in February of 2011 and update e-mails will be sent out in the months leading up to the big event. Alumni and former faculty from all years are welcome but we are focusing on all graduating classed from the 1950's, 1960's and 1980's as well as anniversary years of 1972, 1977, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. If you are not receiving these communications and would like to, or for more information contact Laura at lmccormick@crms.org.