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  • Four South graduates waive to the camera as they walk into the events center

    SOUTH CLASS OF 2023 CELEBRATES SCHOOL’S 64TH COMMENCEMENT

    More than 180 members of the South Class of 2023 joined a heralded collective of alumni after walking across the Southwest Motors Events Center stage to receive a diploma marking the end of the high school journey and the beginning of the next sojourn.

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  • Three Central graduates pose for a photo wearing their caps and gowns

    BEHIND THE SCENES - BULLDOGS 139TH COMMENCEMENT

    With the Southwest Motors Events Center awash in Blue, and the coveted Bell sitting at center stage, more than 160 members of the Central Class of 2023 joined the esteemed ranks of Orman Army alumni Saturday morning at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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  • A student wearing his red cap and gown puts his hand up in the air after receiving his diploma.

    BULLDOGS OF 2023 CLOSE OUT A CHAPTER IN 139TH COMMENCEMENT

    Closing out the chapter on their high school journeys, as well as the current Centennial building, the Bulldog Class of 2023, more than 180 in number, joined the ranks of the Big Red alumni Friday evening at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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  • East's graduates toss their caps in the air at commencement

    EAST CLASS OF 2023 CELEBRATES SCHOOL’S 64TH COMMENCEMENT

    Surrounded by the Cannon, the Lamp of Knowledge, and state title designations in Unified Bowling and Wrestling – and representing the final graduating class from the current East building – the Eagles of 2023, more than 200 in number, ventured forth into the future after receiving diplomas Friday afternoon at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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  • Andres Rubio wearing his cap and gown speaks at the commencement ceremony

    DUTCH CLARK DIGITAL SCHOLARS ENTER THE FUTURE

    More than 120 scholars who found a welcoming home, and a fresh start on what’s shaping up to be a bright future, officially ended their high school journey Thursday evening at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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  • Four students and caps and gowns take a photo with the superintendent of D60

    DISTRICT’S TOP SCHOLARS, EAST HIGH SCHOOL, LAUDED FOR ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    A 15-year District 60 tradition, the Academic Excellence Awards ceremony was created to recognize graduating seniors who have distinguished themselves through rigor of courses and a grade point average of at least 3.4. The honored scholars embody the values of Academic Achievement, Leadership, Character, and Service: the pillars of the coveted Lamp of Knowledge, which serves as a centerpiece of the ceremony.

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  • Minnequa preschoolers in blue and white caps and gowns stand on the risers

    MINNEQUA LIL CATS MOVE UP (WITH HELP FROM WILDCATS)

    Days away from their own commencement, members of the Central Class of 2023 helped the pre-school scholars of Minnequa celebrate the next step in their educational journey. In this annual "Moving Up" ceremony, the Lil Cats who next year will be kindergarteners were celebrated by the Minnequa community with great fanfare.

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  • MICHELLE BUTTRAM

    SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, MICHELLE BUTTRAM, CENTENNIAL

    Michelle earned the Kane Family Foundation Scholarship ($50,000) which she will use to attend Colorado State University Pueblo to major in Business Administration with a minor in Leadership Studies.

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  • Four students light the lamp of knowledge

    PREPARING FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

    The highest-achieving scholars from our high schools are spending the morning preparing for this evening's Academic Excellence Ceremony, which will salute those who will graduate with top honors. Additionally, the traditional Lamp of Knowledge will be awarded to that school that has earned it. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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  • Dutch Clark Graduates set through a practice run at the State Fair Events Center

    GETTING READY FOR THE BIG DAY

    The scholars of Dutch Clark Digital at Paragon spent part of Tuesday afternoon at Southwest Motors Events Center, rehearsing for the commencement ceremony that will unfold at 6 p.m. Thursday at Southwest Motors Events Center. The ceremony will feature a performance by D60 musicians who took part in the Perfect World Music Academy, a Career and Technical Education program offered by the District. The group will reveal an original song created and crafted under the direction of Centennial alumnus Carl Lucero.

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  • ALANA DURAN

    SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ALANA DURAN, EAST

    Alana received a Wake Forest University attendance scholarship, valued at $67,250 per year, and a Wakeware technology grant. “The teachers that made the biggest impact in my life are Mrs. Maes and Ms. Goehringer,” Alana said. “Mrs. Maes has always encouraged us to learn more and to ask questions. She would make our four-person class fun and welcoming, and I loved to talk with her. "In middle school, Ms. Goehringer taught me to dream big and was a large influence in my perseverance, commitment, growth, and large goals. She motivated me to push myself and try new things, which became a huge piece of my personality.”

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  • Gateway to College Graduates

    D60 SCHOLARS COMPLETE GATEWAY TO COLLEGE PROGRAM

    Pueblo Community College’s Gateway to College program is open to students between the ages of 17 and 20. It affords participants the opportunity to receive a traditional high school diploma from their school district while earning college credits toward an associate degree or certificate.

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  • cousins Pat Craig (Class of 1957), Shirley Hiler (Class of 1958) and Linda Burton (Class of 1967)

    BULLDOG COUSINS REMAINS UNITED IN RED

    When it comes to supporting Centennial, it can be said that these ladies “bleed red.” For at least the past 15 years, cousins Pat Craig (Class of 1957), Shirley Hiler (Class of 1958) and Linda Burton (Class of 1967) have supported their alma mater by proudly selling Bulldog-themed T-shirts and other wares during special events, such as Bell Game Week and Hall of Fame dinners.

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  • ALYSSA DURNING

    SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, ALYSSA DURNING, SOUTH

    Alyssa received a total of $57,000 in endowments, including the Hurliman and Colorado State University Pueblo Presidential and Music Scholarship Awards Alyssa will attend CSU Pueblo and pursue a degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Music.

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  • D60 leaders gut a red ribbon in front of the new Centennial High School

    A TRADITION DATING BACK TO 1876 CONTINUES

    The fourth incarnation of a high school whose history dates back to 1876 was officially welcomed into the community Monday with the cutting of the ribbon. Reflecting a community investment of $74 million, the new Centennial High School campus sits just north of the current building, which has served Bulldogs since 1974.

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  • Two East students in their gold caps and gowns pose for a picture with FIMS Principal

    EAST CLASS OF 2023 INSPIRES FUTURE EAGLES

    In a tradition anticipated by scholars and staff of Baca, Park View, Bradford, Fountain, Haaff, Belmont and Franklin, members of the East Class of 2023 donned the golden commencement attire and visited the future of the Eagle Empire Monday morning.

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  • Weston Dalton holds an award from the Colorado Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

    EAST COACH PAT LAUGHLIN, WESTON DALTON HONORED BY HALL OF FAME

    On the heels of an exemplary season that saw a second-straight 4A state title, East wrestling Head Coach Pat Laughlin and senior Weston Dalton were honored by the Colorado Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Weston, a three-time state champion and future Nebraska Cornhusker, received the Dave Schultz High School Excellence and 4A Wrestler of the Year awards. Coach Laughlin was honored with the 4A High School Coach of the Year award.

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  • SKYLAR CLARK

    SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS EAST’S SKYLAR CLARK, HURLIMAN

    Skylar will attend Colorado State University Pueblo to study nursing, with a goal of working in healthcare administration. At East, Skylar cited Student Council, psychology, and literature/composition as her favorite classes this year. She was active in DECA, National Honor Society, Key Club, Speech and Debate, tennis and volleyball.

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  • Ian Espinoza

    SALUTE TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IAN ESPINOZA, SOUTH

    In addition to earning a $100,000 Daniels Fund Scholarship, South’s Ian Espinoza has been awarded a full Hurliman Scholarship in the amount of $100,000. In all, Ian’s scholarship and scholarship offers total $475,000, including endowment offers to the University of Nebraska, Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Denver.

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  • Two underclassmen hug a friend in his blue cap and gown at Central

    COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES SET TO GET UNDERWAY

    The District and the community will send the Class of 2023 into the future as commencement week is set to get underway. In preparation for the awarding of diplomas, seniors have already been celebrating this life milestone.

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