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Jeff 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…
Read MoreBill 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…
Read MoreJosh 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…
Read MoreFrom 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…
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read MoreAli 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 active lifestyle have shaped her life in the Roaring Fork Valley. Little did she know…
Read More“That’s SO CRMS”
Graduation Speech: Maia Cullwick ’24June 2024 When Jeff first asked me to speak today, I had no idea what I would say. He gave me a few prompts; community, Covid,…
Read MoreDonor 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? Sam and I were both raised in families that believed in giving. Sam was raised…
Read MoreCory 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 the impact CRMS’s people and programs have made on her and her daughter Fiona ‘20.…
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