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Peace Day 2/2/24

April 10, 2024
Kanin Cadam
Sophomore Kayla Boyes paints a piece in the Art Therapy workshop. For Peace Day, one of the most popular workshops for the day was Art Therapy, where students expressed thoughts and emotions through creativity. “The world sees you differently than you see yourself,” Boyes said.
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Ms. Svigel working a stand to help the Class of 2024 leave their fingerprints on the finished mural. She offered a variety of colors for the seniors fingerprints as a part of the mural, allowing them to leave a part of them with the school before they step out into the next chapter of their life. “I do not have much say in how it will look other than there needs to be a place where the seniors will place their fingerprints, and that it needs to be to represent the school as a whole body, and not just a few students,” said Svigel.
Another Year, Another Coat of Paint
Cassidy Vallin (Left) and Bryan Connolly (Right) from Circus Foundry dance as a part of their show during the opening ceremony of Conifer High School’s 9th annual Peace Day. Circus Foundry is a Denver-based contemporary circus that formed to share their art, help others in the process, and support local under-represented demographics in community gatherings. “Our main goal with your show was to be able to share the excitement of what the circus brings to people throughout the world,” Vallin said.
Kaleidoscope of Perspective
Evelyn Seevers drills new holes into a piece of metal for Team Blitz’s robot. With the goals of being more precise in their measurements and cuts, it is very important as to not drill in the wrong spots or have too wide of a diameter for the hole in order to ensure that the robot will run as smoothly as possible.
Reaching for the Top
The front desk of the Ripple restaurant, formerly known as JJ Madwell’s, is a temporary feature. A more robust entryway is planned in what Ripple hopes will improve the customer experience and make Ripple a more inviting location for Conifer residents. However, due to issues with permits, Ripple will be focusing on the outside of the building for now. “We might not be able to touch the building this year,” Lole said. “So we are going to be putting most of the money into the patio.”
What’s Next for Ripple?
On February 4th, Conifer FCA met for a lesson with senior Payden Devaney and played a game hosted by sophomore, Abigail Leidel. Devaney spoke about how to not only continue your faith through athletics but to embrace it. Leidel came up with a game she called, “Who can grab the water bottle first.” The game was simple: place a water bottle in between two players while they are playing “Simon Says” and when Leidel said, “Water Bottle” whoever grabbed the water bottle first won. Winners of the game continued to go against each other until there was one player left. “Being the Activities Director has always been fun. I think after we talk about something more serious being able to then have fun shows especially new Christians that you can have fun and be a Christian which I think is a big misconception that most people have. They also build the community and keep people coming back,” Leidel said.
Continuing Christianity
A ball hits a troll popup in the pinball game, “Medieval Madness.” The game was one of the 40 machines that were part of the Colorado State Pinball Championship held at Blizzard Mountain Pinball in Conifer. Every year, the championship rotates between locations and ensued despite the snow as state must be held on the same date across all states. “The player base, the talent pool, and the quality of tournaments here in North America are just much higher than outside of it,” IFPA State Representative for Colorado Snow Galvin said.
Practice, Patience, Passion, Prizes
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A judge (Zach Brennan) oversees the court and attempts to keep the practice trial on track while the witness delivers her statement. The tournament trial will be held in front of a real Jefferson County judge and teams will be judged on presentation, knowledge, improvisation, and logic. Though the Conifer team is not alone in training for the event, as the team has several lawyers helping them with court procedures and arguments. “We’ve got another parent who is helping out with logistics and getting everybody organized as well,” Benish said.
The Court Is Now In Session
Sophomore NAHS Member Enji Jensen paints the senior mural. This year’s senior mural is an underwater theme, featuring jellyfish, whales, bubbles, and other underwater creatures. Seniors’ fingerprints are meant to resemble fish, forming a school of fish following the large whales. “It takes a lot of people and a lot of planning,” Enji said.
A Lasting Legacy: Conifer Seniors Leave Their Mark
Colagelo was a former math teacher who now works in the learning center to help kids achieve their academic goals and prepare them for tests. When they go here they can get help with many different subjects depending on the teachers that are there during different hours. “It's nice working with students in different perspectives as in like, I'm not the official math teacher, so I get to have different conversations with them about all subjects and I really get to know my students,” Colangelo said.
Learning Center Discovered
The dopamine caused by social media and phone usage can cause an addiction to the device from over usage. “I think that social media is an addiction, just like anything else. Like even my 12 year old, I have to bribe him to get him off,” counselor Carrie Vanni said.
Social Interaction Through a Screen
Student, Jax Murphy, doing his verb of the day warm-up. Murphy is in Nicole Burris’ 8th period Spanish Three Honors class. His verb of the day is “maldecir” which he has to conjugate for his warm-up.
Saltarse el Clase de Español
Jennifer Ahnert is the French teacher at Conifer High School and for the past 20 years she has taken a group of French students to France. This year she is starting a new tradition of adding a stop in Italy to the trip. Photo provided by Jennifer Ahnert
Spring Break French Trip at Conifer High School