Linking the chain of America: Student connects strangers in cross-country Q&A
Liz Bowling took a month off from college to discover America. “I decided, OK, meet America. It’s a playground,” the Cherry Creek High School graduate said. “I’m going to go out and see what it’s all about.”
Slifer Designs hosts ‘Bring Us Your Design Challenge’ May 24
Spring is in the air and with this comes the inherent desire to do some spring-cleaning and interior “freshening up.” Many people get stalled with the “what to do and what can I do affordably?” questions and put off what could be simple and inspiring solutions to create more fabulous for anyone’s interior.
Denver Hospice turns Cherry Creek Mall into Club Mask
Decorated porcelain masks from national and local celebrities were on display and up for auction at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, May 12, for Club Mask, a benefit for The Denver Hospice.
No. 1… again!: Cherry Creek girls win 16th consecutive state tennis championship
When tryouts for the Cherry Creek High School girls’ tennis team were over, there were five new players on the varsity squad of 11 players and only one returning at the same position from last year’s state championship team.
Healing mental illness: Tonier Cain relays life of abuse, drugs – and survival
Even in a ballroom full of mental-health practitioners, Tonier “Neen” Cain’s story was a remarkable, sometimes jaw-dropping case study in survival.
Sen. Newell receives award at Mental Health Luncheon
State Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, received the Distinguished Service award at the 11th annual Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Benefit Luncheon on May 11.
Denver Health Foundation Newborns in Need Shower draws 200 donors
You wouldn’t think a Troop of Boy Scouts would want to come to a baby shower, but on May 6 they did. The Arvada troop came to help deliver heavy donations for women coming to the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion for the Denver Health Foundation Newborns in Need Baby Shower.
Heritage suspends seniors after prank: Students posted false information about teachers on dating site
Four Heritage High School students were suspended for three days and several others received lesser punishments last week as the result of an online prank in which false information about some teachers was posted on a dating website.
St. Mary’s Academy 19th annual gala raises $230K
St. Mary’s Academy hosted the Happy Trails & Cocktails Gala on April 20 at Mile High Station. More than $230,000 was raised to support St. Mary’s Academy Tuition Assistance Fund. SMA recognizes that enrollment requires a significant financial commitment and works hard to make an SMA education affordable. In the 2011-2012 school year, more than $1 million was awarded in tuition assistance to boys and girls at all grade levels. This year at the gala, the bidding floor was opened for donations to the newly created Sister Susan Swain Endowed Financial Aid Fund to support student financial aid for students in the Lower School in her honor.
Gardner’s success story a humorous, touching part of JFS Executive Luncheon
Jewish Family Service knows how to fill a big ballroom to capacity, and on May 8, they did it again.