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Raised in the Pines

Full STEM ahead

By CPC | Jan 29, 2024
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Collin Romero is a 2019 graduate of Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) with a passion for aerospace and a love of football. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) was the perfect place to land for both. As one of the first students at American Academy (AA) – Castle Pines, Collin found fuel there for his love…

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Former swimmer shines …

By CPC | Jul 27, 2023
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… as civil engineer and IRONMAN enthusiast Back in the day, Chiara Robinson spent plenty of time roaming the great outdoors with her younger brothers and HOA1 neighborhood friends.  The Castle Pines Storm swim team, organized in part by her family, was the place she found her love of swimming, and her brothers, Cai and…

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Personal journey propels passion

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
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…for studying birth defects   From the beginning, Cayden Bro’s journey has been filled with compassion and determination.  He and his family moved to Castle Pines just blocks away from Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) when he was 2 years old. Once old enough to attend BRE, Bro lucked into a spot in Jenn Murdock’s…

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OU grad is dedicated to women’s health

By CPC | May 28, 2023

Kylie Hutchison moved to Castle Pines when she was 12 years old. She attended Rocky Heights Middle School and graduated from Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) in 2019. On May 12th, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma (OU) with a degree in microbiology and minors in chemistry and medical humanities. While at RCHS, Hutchison…

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Chasing life with the Peace Corps

By CPC | May 1, 2023

Harry Pearson grew up in the Hidden Pointe neighborhood with his mom, dad, two brothers and one sister. His family has always been full of independence, starting with his dad who left Australia at age 23 to follow his dreams and find his way. His mom has a similar story, and now each of the…

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Next stop… San Francisco

By CPC | Apr 1, 2023

From newborn to high school graduate, Kate Phillips grew up in the Briar Ridge subdivision of Castle Pines. She attended Timber Trail Elementary School, Rocky Heights Middle School and graduated from Regis Jesuit High School. As a child, Phillips danced, played soccer, and shared in plenty of laughter with her neighborhood friends while building forts,…

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Educating about potential dangers of gaming

By CPC | Feb 1, 2023

Meg Huber has lived in Castle Pines her entire life. The youngest of five siblings, she feels blessed for being afforded ample opportunities during her formative years and having people to look up to, including those who showed her abundant examples of success. During high school, Huber took concurrent enrollment at Arapahoe Community College while…

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Teeing off a good life

By CPC | Nov 1, 2022

Raised in Castle Pines, Drew Schneider has lived in Kings Crossing, Oak Hills and Forest Park. He attended Buffalo Ridge Elementary School through fifth grade and Timber Trail Elementary School for sixth grade before heading to Rocky Heights Middle School and then Rock Canyon High School, where he graduated in 2010. Schneider’s dad, Keith, has…

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Cycling back to Castle Pines

By CPC | Oct 1, 2022

Brittany “Britt” Musser is a lead instructor at CycleBar in Castle Pines, but her journey here started 22 years ago.  In 2000, the Duran family moved to the community for the schools, the beauty, and the charm – setting roots in the Briar Cliff neighborhood.  Musser is the oldest of the three Duran daughters (Breanna…

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Finding the Style of Her Story

By CPC | Sep 1, 2022

Alex Van Vechten grew up in Castle Pines, attended American Academy and graduated from Valor Christian High School in 2019. Smart, kind and thoughtful are just a few words to describe this incredible young woman. After high school, Alex headed to San Diego to attend Point Loma Nazarene University. This small private school sits atop…

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