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Boulder High economics students excel in Stock Market Challenge

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

By Ben Brown, staff writer Boulder High seniors Aaron Wildman, Kristian Lupa and Erich Heimbach won the state Stock Market Experience for the spring semester. The students accepted their award, which includes a $300 cash prize, at the Denver Zoo … Continue reading →

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Gatsby-themed prom promises to transport party-goers back to the Roaring ‘20s

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

By Keile Kropf, staff writer With prom, the biggest dance of the year, approaching this Saturday, major preparations have been underway at Boulder High for weeks in anticipation of the big night. With the prom committee fundraising, girls dress shopping, … Continue reading →

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While standardized tests offer a good baseline, too much emphasis can also be a bad thing

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, staff writers The ACT, SAT, TCAP and AP — these are a few of many standardized tests given to high-school students that set the bar of learning criteria in schools. Standardized tests are created … Continue reading →

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PeaceJam club members recruiting underclassmen to ensure organization’s continuity after seniors graduate in May

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Boulder High School’s PeaceJam club is currently recruiting underclassmen members in an effort to keep the club going in the years to come. Comprised mostly of seniors, the current club members are hoping to attract … Continue reading →

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Limited parking at Boulder High creates anxiety, frustration for student drivers

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

By Keile Kropf & Chandler Baker, staff writers Parking at Boulder High is no walk in the park. The downtown location of the school forces most student drivers to park in limited city parking surrounding the school in various locations. … Continue reading →

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Boulder High juniors develop app to help procrastinators become more productive

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

By Chandler Baker, staff writer While the typical high school junior is worried about homework, college and prom, that is not the case for juniors Ryan Orbuch and Michael Hansen as they recently launched a new iOS app called Finish … Continue reading →

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Model United Nations officers attend international conference at University of Chicago

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Boulder High School students returned from a weekend-long trip to the University of Chicago on Feb. 10 where they attended  the Model United Nations International Conference. The main goal for those attending individual conferences was … Continue reading →

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Boulder High students scheduled to further their understanding of personal finance during field trip to Junior Achievement Finance Park

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

By Ben Brown, staff writer Boulder High is known for a high level of academic excellence. Many great teachers grace the halls with their presence, but one teacher separates himself from the rest with his unique approach to teaching. Business … Continue reading →

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Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center offers outlet to BHS students, other community members interested in volunteer work

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center In Longmont provides a valuable service to the community by offering horse therapy experiences for riders with multifarious physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities weekly for the benefit of between 175 … Continue reading →

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Record number of Boulder High students participate in All-State Choir

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

By Lake Brant, staff writer This year’s Colorado All-State Choir showcased many young, talented student singers, and six Boulder High students participated in the concert, including seniors Ben Price, Emma Scholz and Bibi Vellandi and  juniors Sarah Chicoine, Zoe Plait … Continue reading →

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