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From CRMS Rope Tow to Running Taos: An Interview with Mickey Blake ’61
Mickey Blake first met John Holden in 1954 when he brought the CRMS ski team to the downtown ski area in Glenwood Springs, which Mickey’s father managed. Four years later,…
Read MoreWill Sardinsky ’13: One Year at CRMS Sets Course for Photography Career
For Will Sardinsky ’13, his one pivotal senior year at CRMS served as a launchpad, shifting him away from a standard academic path and toward a life defined by creative…
Read MoreAugust Teague ’99: Challenge. Community. Growth.
From early morning Nordic practices at Spring Gulch to leading one of the nation’s premier ski and snowboard clubs, August Teague’s journey exemplifies the lasting impact of a CRMS education.…
Read MoreAlumni Book Review by John A. Hollister ’64
This special alumni book review highlights a serendipitous CRMS connection: John A. Hollister ’64 recently discovered Gun Barons: The Weapons that Transformed America and The Men Who Invented Them—and only…
Read MoreGolden 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…
Read MoreFrom 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…
Read MoreJeff 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…
Read MoreCyclist & 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…
Read MoreJeff Leahy: Bar Fork Ribbon Cutting Speech
Head of School, Jeff Leahy gave this speech at the Bar Fork student center ribbon cutting on May 16, 2025: This is an exciting day. Behind me is our beautiful…
Read MoreEmbracing 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…
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