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Sullivan Ramirez

Sullivan Ramirez, Reporter, Photographer

Sullivan Ramirez is a sophomore this year at Conifer. This is his second year in the newsroom as a photographer. He loves taking photos, playing sports, and interacting with the community through news. In his free time, he plays Varsity Soccer for the high school, he also loves to hike, go camping, and spend time with friends.

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James Lafferty shreds up the slopes on a powder day. The Freeride team requires previous experience in park and alpine conditions, including avalanche safety. “I look up to Birk Irving a lot his style is sick and he won park and pipe X Games,” James Lafferty said. (Provided by James Lafferty)

Skiing the slopes with James Lafferty

Sullivan Ramirez, Reporter
April 14, 2025
Lily Harwood and Sara Charvat pose for a photo on a ski trip. They are two of the ski club's founders and are passionate about the sport. (Provided by Lily Harwood) "I hope it just keeps getting bigger and we can just keep doing more extravagant adventures," Charvat said.

Conifer Takes on the Slopes

Sullivan Ramirez, Reporter
November 12, 2024
Sophomore Caballero played in his first varsity match in the US against Summit high school on 8-22-24. “I think the game went well but the loss is sad. We played a very good game for the first game of the season, and riding the bus with my friends was very fun I love it very much,” Caballero said.

A New Face

Sullivan Ramirez, Reporter/Photographer
September 17, 2024
Freshmen Harper Risch, Keira Weeks, and Doran Reed dress up for pajama day to show school spirit. “I can show school spirit and have an excuse to wear pajamas at the same time," Risch said.

[Photo] Loud and Proud: Conifer Spirit Week

Emily Bunchman and Abigail Leidel
May 2, 2024
The boys lacrosse team warms up for their practice on 4/4/24 preparing for their game against Air Academy High School on 4/6/24. “My favorite part of Lacrosse is that Adrenaline feeling when you score a goal”, junior Landon Hancock said.

[Photo] Boys Lacrosse; Tearing Up The Turf

Abigail Leidel, Reporter
April 9, 2024
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.

[Photo] Social Interaction Through a Screen

Monica Zoldowski, Reporter
March 12, 2024
Conifer high schools physical therapy room where athletes come to get an injury checked out. “I sprained my ankle and I did a lot of rehab with CJ along with at my house, making sure I stayed off my ankle,” freshman Monica Zoldowski said.

[Photo] The View From The Bench

Abigail Leidel, Reporter
March 13, 2024
Conifer High School has a “What’s News?” board on the top level in the academic hallway. Here you can see the most recent “Best of SNO” award, Journalism National Award Winner for Boston 2023, and class options for next year. This allows for students to see the accomplishments the newspaper team has received and encourages them to look at other stories they have published. “Although a harder elective, it's definitely worth it and really good for colleges. It’s a fun way to express yourself and give your opinion on a larger scale,” junior Section Editor Ellie Chase said.

[Photo] Conifer High School Newspaper

Emily Bunchman, Reporter
February 22, 2024
JJ Madwells on a warm but snowy 58° Wednesday, 10 January, in Conifer, CO. JJ Madwells is one of many businesses offering employment, with generous hours to students at Conifer High School. “It was different. I saw a lot of local people and more people that I know," freshman Mason Hogzett said.

[Photo] Working Locally: The Beginnings Of Adulthood

Abigail Leidel, Reporter
January 22, 2024
The Varsity cross country girls run laps around the track on October 27, 2023 getting ready for state. “I think you reach a new mental sport, reaching mental and physical barriers, and learning so many new things about yourself," freshman Indyka Fleury said.

Competing at State For The First Time in 17 Years: The Process Behind Success

Abigail Leidel and Sullivan Ramirez
November 10, 2023
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