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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…

Bill Sandersen ‘64 Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Bill Sandersen ‘64 is the only CRMS alumnus known to have been killed in action…

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…

Academic Advantages of Adventure-Based Outdoor Programs

In a contemporary educational landscape where academic success often takes precedence, adventure-based outdoor programs, like…

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…

Head of School’s Reading List: Winter 2024/25

This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy's suggested reading list. You can look back…

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…

Charlie Dockendorf ’25 Named Morehead-Cain Scholar

Update (3/10/25): We are excited to announce that Charlie has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain…

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

Ali Wade Cottle’s upbringing, experiences at CRMS, love for hands-on learning, and commitment to an…

“That’s SO CRMS”

Graduation Speech: Maia Cullwick '24June 2024 When Jeff first asked me to speak today, I…

Head of School’s Reading List: Fall 2024

This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy's suggested reading list. You can look back…

Donor Spotlight: Sam & Pete Louras P’00 Give to Light the Fire & Pay It Forward

How did philanthropy become an important part of your life? Who modeled it for you?…

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

As a graduate, an alumni parent, and a trustee, Cory Hardie Ritchie has seen firsthand…

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

Johnny came to CRMS in 1969 from segregated Mississippi and found a community that was…

Emily Bray ’75 Pioneers Dinosaur Egg Research

Emily Bray never imagined she'd be at the forefront of dinosaur egg research when she…

10 Years of Braj Has Helped Change School’s Culture

by Beau Toepfer '24 Even though I’m a senior, it’s my first Monday All School…

Dave Phillips ‘99 supplies Major League Baseball’s sticky stuff

For Dave Phillips ‘99, the path from playing in a punk band to supplying Major…

CRMS values shape flow of Angus Harley ‘16

Hometown: Evergreen, ColoradoResiding in: Squamish, British ColumbiaEducation: Quest University CanadaOccupation: Film Impact Producer at Dirtroad Organizing What are some…

Lettering a Legacy: The Artist Behind 1,300 CRMS Diplomas

For three decades, Lynne Galluzzo has been an integral yet little-known part of the Colorado…

Mountains Teach Sue Maffei Plowden ‘74 Resilience at Sea

Hometown: Riverside, ConnecticutCurrently Residing In: Jamestown, Rhode Island Education: University of Rhode Island, A.S. in Commercial…

Jack Tolan ‘05 Finds True Success Enriching Lives with Music

Not all music careers start on a soccer field. However, when Jack Tolan ‘05 witnessed…

In Living Color: Design Journey of Alicia Keshishian ‘74

Hometown: Washington, D.C. Residing In: Petaluma, CA Education: BFA plus post-graduate work & certifications Occupation:…

CRMS Launches Seth Cobb ’99 into Animation Career

Seth's work appears in dozens of films including Top Gun: Maverick, Bladerunner 2049, Rogue One:…

CRMS Exposes Muffy Ritz ’75 to Lifelong Joy of Skiing & Coaching

Hometown: Raised in Wayzata, Minnesota Residing In: Ketchum, Idaho Education: B.S. in Exercise Physiology at…

CRMS Alumnae Reynis Vazquez ’13 and Rotceh Vazquez ’15, and a Family’s Sacrifice for Education

Home for the holidays special for Vazquez family Scott Condon, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer…

Head of School’s Reading List: Winter 2023

This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy's suggested reading list. You can look back…

CRMS Shines in National Survey of Independent and Public High School Students

An overwhelming percentage of CRMS students report feeling supported by their teachers, comfortable being who…

Emma Jane Cooley ‘16 Blossoms in Creative Spaces

Hometown: Grand Junction, Colorado Residing In: Carbondale, Colorado Education: Bachelors in Biology with a concentration…

Darryl Fuller Receives Colorado Cycling League Trailblazer Award

Published in the Colorado High School Cycling League's Singletrack Spotlight. Darryl Fuller was awarded this…

Hardy Griffin ‘91: Editor, Translator & Award-Winning Author

Hometown: That's a tough one—I grew up in Boulder, Colorado, but spent 15 years (the…

Head of School’s Reading List: Fall 2023

This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy's suggested reading list. You can look back…

Making Good Boys Better

Stephanie Kassels ‘97 works to bring up the next generation of boys as co-director of…

Callie Maron ‘10 Blends Love of Outdoors with Healing Therapy

Hometown: Basalt, Colorado Currently Residing In: Boulder, Colorado Education: B.A. in Geology and Masters in…

Graduate profile: Makai Yllanes, Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Reprinted from the Glenwood Spring Post Independent Makai Yllanes is set to graduate from Colorado…

If Any River Is Wild and Scenic, It’s the Crystal (Colorado)

This is reprinted from the American Whitewater Journal March/April 2023 edition. By Kayo Ogilby As…

Soren Bowie ‘00 thrives as LA comedy writer and American dad

Carbondale native Soren Bowie ‘00 has been working as an actor, writer, and producer in…

New Interim Offering: Journalism and Podcasts

Written by: Charlotte Oakley, CRMS Teaching Fellow This was the inaugural year for the KCRMS…

CRMS prepared Molly Wright ‘21 for college and future career

Hometown: Silverton, CO Residing in: Washington, DC Education: 2nd-year student studying…

Educating and connecting farmers amid challenging times

Katie Brimm ‘06 finds nexus between writing, farming, and community building with her latest educational…

New Course Spotlight: Videography and Animation

The south end of campus, bordered by a cow pasture, braided by irrigation ditches, and…

Local athlete makes big splash in family tradition

reprinted from The Sopris Sun - January 4, 2023 Amélie Ogilby swims for the local…

Curtis Fiore ’07 takes CRMS lessons into music and retail career

Hometown: Carbondale, Colorado Currently Residing In: Carbondale, Colorado Education: Fort Lewis College Occupation: Retail General…

Reading List for the Holidays from Head of School, Jeff Leahy

Just in time for the holidays, here is another selection of books that I have…

New Course Spotlight: Social Justice Statistics

In statistics, means can be misleading. One number, one radical outlier, can dramatically skew the…

New Course Spotlight: Human Rights in the 20th and 21st Centuries

When CRMS seniors enrolled in classes this year, there was a new history course offering…

Mandy Lane Irwin ’99 inspires the next generation

Hometown: Carbondale, Colorado Currently Residing In: Concord, Massachusetts Education: BA - Environmental Studies, University of…

5Point Film 2023 Dream Project Scholarship Recipients

In its 13th year, the 5Point Dream Project is a community outreach program that encourages…

10 Myths about Boarding School Debunked

MYTH VS.FACT More engaged. More empowered. More than ready to take on the world. Here’s…

Helen J. Muller ’62, professor, community organizer, author

Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana Currently Residing in: Albuquerque, New Mexico Education: BA in Cultural Anthropology, University of Wisconsin Madison;…

Head of School’s Reading List: Fall 2022

This is the latest installment of Jeff Leahy's suggested reading list. You can look back…

Jacqueline Larouche ’12 excelling in biomedical sciences

Hometown: Carbondale, Colorado Currently Residing In: Ann Arbor, Michigan Education: BS and MS in Biomedical…

Investing in a Renewable Future

Expertise in EV batteries and passion for investment led Hansol Kim ’03 to launch a…

Iceland – land of fire and ice

Iceland – the famed land of fire and ice. Any earth scientist dreams about traveling…

C.J. Morton ‘84 Pays It Forward Supporting Access to Quality Education

For C.J. Morton ‘84, the key to making the world a better place centers on…

In Her Own Words: CRMS Community, Faculty Help Tashi Jackson ’22 Grow in Self-Discovery

Last June, Tashi Jackson graduated after four years at Colorado Rocky Mountain School. In her…

The Intersection of Math, Geography and the Built World

Eric Brown De Colstoun ’82 leads satellite-based research on urbanization, and land cover and land…

CRMS invites you to be an osprey host

reprinted from The Sopris Sun, June 22, 2022 by Max Seitel-Hayes '24 If you’ve been…

Congratulations, Class of 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, forty-three seniors embarked on the next chapter of their lives.…

EcoFlight takes CRMS students into the clouds to learn about the Crystal River

reprinted from The Aspen Times, May 28, 2022 Nonprofit is fighting to bring a Wild…

Dream Project culminates in a visit to the capitol

For their 5 Point Dream Project seniors Ellie Urfrig and Willa Schendler collaborated with the…

Daily Lunch, Lifelong Habits

except reprinted from Edible Aspen Valley schools are aiming to make student meals healthier, one…

Head of School Reading List: Spring 2022

The books for this period of writing were primarily selected for enjoyment. Most of them…

CRMS student, Willa Schendler, awarded a Boettcher Scholarship

Out of a pool of more than 1,600 applicants, Colorado Rocky Mountain School senior Willa…

A.O. Forbes’ odyssey to CRMS

By Jeanne Souldern Published Apr. 13, 2022 in The Sopris Sun A.O. Forbes is retiring…

The Sword She Bears

Dr. Yolandra Gomez Toya ’84 provides health and cultural advocacy for Native Communities As a…

Andres Rivera ’17 gives back to community working with college students

Hometown: Santa Ana, CA Currently Residing in: San Diego, CA Occupation: STEM Retention Specialist, University…

Jonathan Vimont ’91 growing businesses & individuals

Hometown: Ras Tanurah, Saudi Arabia (as an ex-pat!) Currently residing in Atlanta, GA Education: The University…

The Reach of Rock Climbing

by Max Seitel-Hayes '24 and Makai Yllanes '23 When Climbing made its debut at the…

Amish Patel ’02 runs family business in Zambia

Currently Residing in Lusaka, Zambia Occupation: Custodian of the family business - primarily manufacturing What's…

Monica Schwaller ’07 uses creative massage therapy techniques

Hometown: Carbondale, CO Currently Residing in Carbondale, CO Education: Licensed massage therapist through Boulder College of…

CRMS Garden Program: 2021 Year in Review

The CRMS Organic Garden was a busy place in 2021...check out some of the highlights…

It’s Not Too Late to Apply to Boarding School: 5 Steps to Apply Now

Every day we hear from families like yours who are concerned about finding the best…

Making an Impact with English in Action

Most of us have experienced the intense frustration of not being able to express ourselves…

CRMS climbers cruise through Eagle meet

Reprinted from the Aspen Times - December 9, 2021 Area climbers returned from the Thanksgiving…

Book suggestions for the holidays

Heading into the holiday season, gifting a book is always a good idea. Here are…

Oysters on top in the first climbing competition of the year

On Saturday, November 13, 2021, the CRMS Climbing Team returned to competition. After a truncated…

Morning Workouts with the Head of School

It’s 5:45 in the morning and campus is silent, with the exception of a few…

Nick Forbes ’05 coaches state champion soccer team

Nick Forbes '05 (center with trophy) coached the Roaring Fork High School boys soccer team…

Aisha Weinhold ’10, film festival founder, business owner, skimo athlete

Hometown: Carbondale, Colorado Currently Residing in: Carbondale, Colorado Education: Prescott College (Environmental Studies Major, Adventure…

Kelsey Freeman ’12 Tackles Tough Immigration Issues in First Book

Kelsey Freeman's first work of nonfiction, No Option But North: The Migrant World and the…

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