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Violet Beckman’s figure skates lie propped on a table after many wears. Their frayed leather is evidence of her dedication, the level of work required, and the love she devotes to this challenging sport.

Fallen Blades

By Zoey Perrine and Brenna Severson February 1, 2025

The rotator system on an Army Black Hawk helicopter has four blades. But on board American Eagle Flight No. 5342, there were 22 blades. 22 blades that are better recognized as 11 pairs of figure skates. Today,...

Business teacher Michael Blakey blows the whistle in his classroom while teaching. Blakey helped the girls’ team make a run at the state title in 2023.

Stepping off the Court

By Lydia Greves January 21, 2025

After countless reps, drills, and even a run at a state title, girls’ basketball coach Michael Blakely has decided to pass the whistle on and step away from the program he’s cultivated over the past...

Free ride Club leader Drew Smith (12) grinds rail and spins off at Eldora. The club goes up to the mountains once a week to practice their skills and connect with other skiers.

Suburban Skiing

By Cameron Nicholson January 13, 2025

Skiing in your backyard sounds like a dream for many, but for Christian Fuicelli (12), that dream is a reality. Fuicelli’s backyard fosters connection within the skiing community and creates a welcoming...

Bringing Home the Gold

Bringing Home the Gold

By Justin Myers November 8, 2024

It has been eight years since the varsity football team won the league title. But this year, with a new coach and entering a new league, they brought home the title after going undefeated in league play. “Winning...

Taking it on

Taking it on

By Aine Egbert May 17, 2024

The anticipation of going to a new school, meeting all new people, and not knowing your way around can feel overwhelming. Now imagine that three different times in one year. That’s what it’s like for...

Annette Bank gets ready to perform a high jump at an international track meet in the 1970s. After a long career that included several Olympic competitions, Bank now coaches Monarch athletes.

Jumping into the past

By Zoey Perrine and Maren Holecek May 13, 2024

A nine-year-old girl in Sweden at her first track meet. A young boy in Los Angeles, California. They had no idea that in 1984 they would both be competing at the Olympics. Or that in 2024, they would both...

Chuck it

Chuck it

By Brianna Sandoval May 11, 2024

On the mound, in the middle of the baseball field, Charlie Pearce ‘25 stood staring down #5 from Rocky Mountain High School on April 9. The sun shone in his eyes as he wound up. He pitched. The ball...

OPINION: Deadly draft

OPINION: Deadly draft

By Dillon Lewis April 19, 2024

The Broncos have no idea how to manage their money, how to trade for good players, or how to draft. This is why their franchise hasn’t gone anywhere since 2015. The Broncos struggle because of their...

Figure skater Lilah Gibson ‘24 performs her routine at a competition. She recently returned to the ice from an injury.

Ready for the rink

By Teodora Blizanac April 7, 2024

The music starts. Lilah Gibson ‘24 takes a deep breath and begins to skate. The familiar melody of “Lift Me Up” by Rihanna plays over the speakers as her skates slash across the ice. She moves like...

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