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Alyson Meyers

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief

Alyson Meyers is the Editor in Chief for CHSToday.net and a senior at Conifer High School. She has placed first in four events for CSMA Best of Colorado with two in in-depth news coverage, one in critical review, and one in commentary. Her journalistic passions lie in feature and in-depth reporting. Next year in college Alyson hopes to pursue a branch of engineering or communications, with a minor in Spanish. She is a player for the Lady Lobos Volleyball program at CHS and enjoys volunteering for Resilience1220 outside of school.

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During the 2023 season players were in constant contact with coaches and administrators about changes they were hoping to see in the program, specifically with the coaching staff. “It was never about the losing…the community just went so downhill because of the leadership that it just wasn’t worth it for us anymore," junior Ellie Chase said. Photo provided by Savanna Smith

Players Petition to Remove Girls Soccer Coach

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2024
Orchestra teacher Laura Sarché held a booth at the Future Lobos Night, on January 10, to meet new incoming students and introduce herself as the new head of the orchestra program at Conifer. The orchestra and band programs held separate booths at the event, each manned by their new respective teachers. “I know that the middle school band kids are going to love Mr. Cartner and I’m super beyond thrilled to be working with high school string kids,” Sarché said. Photo by Isabella Hess

New Vertically Aligned 6-12 Instrumental Music Programs

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2024
Flyers found on a wall in Downtown Boston which advertise the kidnapping of 200 Israelis from their homes in Israel by Hamas. Each flyer is of a unique person and includes their name photo and age. "We just want to go on with our lives, we don’t want to get murdered…everyone’s sick of it. It just takes people to be able to compromise and we will have peace,” senior Adam Tal said.

“It sounds like thunder”: Conifer junior is caught in the crossfire of Israel-Hamas conflict

Alyson Meyers and Ellie Chase
December 1, 2023
Freshman Abigail Leidel on the field during a Conifer home game. “There is no other feeling like being out on the field, there is such a rush of adrenaline and you can’t replicate it,” Leidel said.

First Female Football Player at Conifer

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2023
Pictured in Stephanie Wilson talking about the warning signs of disordered eating. Female athletes face long term consequences for sustained caloric deficits such as a loss of bone density or a permanent effect on height. Female athletes who experienced disordered eating were reported to be twice as likely to get a musculoskeletal injury than athletes who did not experience disordered eating. "I hope they see how important nutrition is because it really is that forgotten part of athletics,” Rosenborough said.

Sports Dietician Visits Conifer’s Female Student-Athletes

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2023
Lab happen every Green Day following the first period of the day and Loop will be at the very end of every Green Day. These changes are a result of the new start and end times implemented this school year. "We looked at lots of different options at what we could do," Manier said.

New Additions to the CHS Block

Alyson Meyers, Editor in Chief
August 15, 2023
Sanvido was inspired to join DECA because of her experience competing in TSA during middle school. "It [DECA] made me think of TSA so I decided to join," Sanvido said.

DECA Freshman Blazes through the Competition

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
May 12, 2023
Everything Everywhere features a hilarious subplot about the Wang's experience with tax fraud and the stress that it has put on their relationships with each other.

Everything Everywhere All At Once is NOT a Sci-Fi

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
April 20, 2023
Bunnell's chemistry class setting methane bubbles on fire. "I think that was probably the biggest part of Mr. Bunnell’s legacy, his sense of adventure," Lewis said.

Bunnell Scholarship Aims to Memorialize His Legacy

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
April 19, 2023
Senior Ella Johnson speaks at the CHS walkout. “We should not have to, at the beginning of every school year, create in our minds evacuation plans," Johnson said in her speech.

“We need to start being the change:” Conifer students participate in walkout against gun violence

Alyson Meyers and Maya Dawson
April 5, 2023
All cadavers have been willingly donated at the time of death and are keep anywhere from two to four years. Donors make their commitment to donation while they are still alive. “I definitely want to give my organs…. for people who might need them but I would definitely have to think more about giving my entire body," junior Joe Starr said.

Conifer Students’ Cadaver Field Trip

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
March 9, 2023
Alyson Westfall posing with the HOSA skeleton at Trick or Treat Street. Keep Conifer Green ran a booth at the event on October 26th.

$15,500: Where to Spend It?

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
February 1, 2023
Metzger lost his match after regulation time ran out. The winner was then decided on earned points, similar to boxing. Last year Metzger qualified for state. “I think he’s going to make a pretty deep run,” Book said.

Conifer Lobos Boys Wrestling Grapples With Loss

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
January 19, 2023
Decrease in enrollment across Jeffco is being attributed to a decline in school aged kids. Schools are being consolidated in order to combat the negative consequences of low enrollment. "I really do believe that this is going to provide for more thriving elementary schools for our students to experience,” Dorland said.

Jeffco Elementary School Closures a Consequence of District Wide Decline in Enrollment

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
January 11, 2023
Seniors Evan Clark and Koen Skies play in the 2021-2022 muscle match, prior to the dress code changes.

Muscle Match Goes Prude

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
November 11, 2022
Senior Eric Waisanen gets checked on by a nurse while donating blood. Vitalant had a blood drive in the auxiliary gym on November 2nd. HOSA sponsored this event and their members were present at the event handing out cookies and water to the post-donation students.

Blood Drives Lives

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
November 4, 2022
Sunny Poe posing next to a pumpkin cuts out during last year's Trick or Treat Street. Student Media's booth theme was pumpkins for last year's event. "I had lots of fun eating candy and seeing all the cool costumes," Poe said.

Trick or Treat Off the Streets

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
October 17, 2022
Senior Maddox Rife plays in the 2021-2022 Muscle Match. The new dress code for the game this year will make it so players are unable to wear sports bras or body paint with suggestive messages at the event.

Muscle Match: Hide the Muscles

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
September 14, 2022
Sherman spent a week in the hospital following her seizure. She has to undergo monthly infusions in order to keep the inflammation in her brain reduced. "You sit in a hospital for seven hours, getting a drug just pumped in for seven hours," Sherman said.

Sherman’s Anatomy

Alyson Meyers, Section Editor
September 6, 2022

A Farewell to the Editors

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
May 18, 2022
Vandalism in the girls' bathroom using a Sharpie marker. The graffiti has since been covered by the custodial staff.

Holes in Bathroom Walls

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Above are the five competencies that the screenings are testing for.

English Teachers Conducting Social Emotional Screenings

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
March 1, 2022
Keedron's debut album, produced through his record deal with Warner Records

14-year-old R&B Artist Captures the Heart of the Nation

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
February 18, 2022
Sean Cartner, director of instrumental music and sponsor of Tri-M, made the final decision regarding the Musicthon.

Tri-M Musicthon Event Postponed Until Further Notice

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
January 14, 2022
Sophomore Alyson Meyers at the Steamboat Springs Resort.

[Photo] Skiing or School

Zoe Watts, Managing Editor
January 12, 2022
Brass' seminar lasted from 7:45 to 9 and offered extra credit in social studies classes to those that choose to attend.

Daughter of Holocaust Survivor Speaks During Seminar

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
December 10, 2021
Words are a Dammed up River Waiting to be Released

Words are a Dammed up River Waiting to be Released

Alyson Meyers, Poet
November 21, 2021
The Conifer Day schedule was seen written on many teachers boards as a reminder for students to the new times and classes.

Conifer Day or Nay

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Lady Lobos Volleyball players stand by the net as coaches Eddy and Dan announce parents for parent appreciation.

Lady Lobos Volleyball Parent Appreciation Night

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
October 27, 2021
“I want a place where people like me, can feel more comfortable and people of any race, religion any ethnicity any gender identity any sexuality and romanticism, anyone that would be considered a minority would feel more confident,” Hennes said.

CHS is No Place for Hate

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
October 21, 2021
The Conifer High School GSA’s instagram is @coniferhs_gsa

GSA “Holding Space” for Everyone

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Kate Thurman sets Marina Cadilli for a back row hit.

Volleyball Faces the Denver North Vikings

Alyson Meyers, Reporter
September 4, 2021
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