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Golden Forge: A Refuge for Those Who Serve
In honor of Veterans Day, we interviewed Suzi McKinley ’96, who turned lessons learned in the classroom and combat into the Golden Forge Ranch—a 163 acre retreat where veterans, active-duty…
From CRMS to Clay: Sara Jensen ’19 Returns as Alumni Visiting Artist
We’re thrilled to welcome back Sara Jensen ’19, who returned to campus as our Alumni Visiting Artist. Since graduating from CRMS, Sara has pursued her passion for ceramics with dedication…
Jeff Platt’s ’74 Journey of Innovation and Giving Back
For Jeff Platt ’74, the CRMS experience was transformative in ways that continue to resonate nearly five decades later. “The experience of going to school at CRMS was perfect for…
Cyclist & Pilot Mitch Hoke ’06 Serves Others from the Air
In January 2025, Mitch Hoke ‘06 made the news fighting the Los Angeles wildfires from the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules turboprop. He and a crew of five repeatedly maneuvered…
Embracing Adventure: Polly Hilleke’s ’95 Journey from CRMS to Family Legacy
When Polly moved from Indiana to Carbondale at age 15, she couldn’t have imagined how profoundly this change would shape her future. Polly started her junior year at CRMS as…
Bill Sandersen ‘64 Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Bill Sandersen ‘64 is the only CRMS alumnus known to have been killed in action serving his country. The following account of Bill’s life and legacy is told by his…
Josh Lange ’93 Pours His Passion into Business and Community Building
Josh Lange ‘93, a proud alumnus of CRMS and a successful entrepreneur, used many lessons he learned as a CRMS student and competitive ski racer to become a multifaceted business…
From Capitol Peak to Global Impact: Jason Glaser ’97 Tackles a Hidden Epidemic
Walking through the Catskills between work meetings, Jason Glaser ’97 reflects on the journey that took him from a self-described “hot mess” at CRMS to the frontlines of a global…
Dr. Lynda Walters ‘80 Helps Others and Feeds Her Adventurous Spirit
As a doctor in high-stress emergency rooms, Lynda Walters ‘80, found fulfillment within the chaos by knowing she was saving lives. Her journey toward a career in emergency medicine was…