Alumni News & Class Notes

Polly Hilleke '95

Embracing Adventure: Polly Hilleke’s ’95 Journey from CRMS to Family Legacy

By Beth Smith | June 13, 2025

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 in 1968, taken two days before his death in Vietnam

Bill Sandersen ‘64 Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

By Beth Smith | May 13, 2025

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 Fresh Squeezed

Josh Lange ’93 Pours His Passion into Business and Community Building

By Katie Bailey | April 9, 2025

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

By Tim O'Keefe | March 11, 2025

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

By Katie Bailey | February 17, 2025

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…

Ali Wade Cottle ‘04: CRMS Planted Seeds for Life-Long Learning

By Katie Bailey | January 14, 2025

Ali Wade Cottle’s upbringing, experiences at CRMS, love for hands-on learning, and commitment to an active lifestyle have shaped her life in the Roaring Fork Valley. Little did she know…

Cory Hardie Ritchie ‘92, P’20 Gives So CRMS Can Thrive

By Tim O'Keefe | November 15, 2024

As a graduate, an alumni parent, and a trustee, Cory Hardie Ritchie has seen firsthand the impact CRMS’s people and programs have made on her and her daughter Fiona ‘20.…

Content of Character: CRMS Shapes Path of Johnny Richardson ’70

By Tim O'Keefe | November 15, 2024

Johnny came to CRMS in 1969 from segregated Mississippi and found a community that was open to helping him discover who he was and what he was made of. At…

Emily Bray ’75 Pioneers Dinosaur Egg Research

By Tim O'Keefe | October 15, 2024

Emily Bray never imagined she’d be at the forefront of dinosaur egg research when she was growing up. Her journey from nature enthusiast to pioneering paleontologist is a testament to…