Introducing the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Dashboard
The Biennial Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) asks local youth about health topics, including exercise, diet, alcohol, tobacco, drug...
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MountainYouth
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight : Tyler Morrison
Tyler Morrison is a senior at Eagle Valley High School. Not only is he an outstanding athlete, but also a member of The National Honor...
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MountainYouth
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Maker : Amanda Spannagel
“For many students, she is the one thing that connects the dots from school to life success. She has the magical skill of meeting...
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MountainYouth
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Hillary Higgins
Difference Maker: Hillary Higgins Socks, Students, and Self Care! You might be wondering how the se three things are related. First, let...
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MountainYouth
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Owen Grimmer
The Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA), a public school in Minturn that allows students to train year-round in skiing or snowboarding,...
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MountainYouth
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Tia Luck
How do you define equity? Tia Luck, Eagle County Schools Equity Coordinator, illustrates that equity is a term used so often. “Equity...
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MountainYouth
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight: Rudy Boock
Walking into your first puberty or maturation class can feel uncomfortable for anyone. Comparing yourself to others, trying to understand...
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MountainYouth
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Anonymous Courageous Teenagers
This month we are featuring anonymous courageous teenagers that reach out for help accessing sexual health resources. They exist in our...
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MountainYouth
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Chief Daly
‘Lead by example’ is the mantra that Police Chief Greg Daly lives by every day. His impressive leadership skills and dedication to the...
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MountainYouth
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Bratzo Horruitiner
We all know a person that no one can say anything but kind words about. Bratzo Horruitiner is an exemplary community member that fits...
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MountainYouth
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
Youth Spotlight: Grace Dammen and Amanda Sessler,
Grace Dammen and Amanda Sessler, seniors at Eagle Valley High School, were both chosen for Mountain Youth’s October youth spotlight...
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MountainYouth
- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
Eat Chat Parent Focuses on Reducing Stress in Our Lives.
There is an undercurrent of stress rippling through most of our lives. Some days, the stress feels like tidal waves coming from all...
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MountainYouth
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
Difference Maker: Tsvetelina Fuentes
“I hope more people think they are capable and decide to be curious about different ways of accomplishing something. I also hope more...
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MountainYouth
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Kimberly Mayorga
The future of Vail Valley is in the hands of our youth, and with Kimberly Mayorga, the future looks bright. Kim is a dancer, a leader, an...
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MountainYouth
- Aug 3, 2020
- 3 min
Anabel Johnson - Youth Spotlight
Anabel Johnson: REVEALED! Mountain Youth absolutely does NOT want Anabel Johnson to be our best kept secret. But, her contributions to...
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MountainYouth
- Aug 1, 2020
- 3 min
Britny Rose: Difference Maker
Mountain Youth has the motto “Stronger Together”. This holds firm because when supportive individuals surround us, we thrive as a...
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MountainYouth
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Difference Maker: Zachary Varón
Gandhi once said, “It is easy to stand in a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.” Little did Zachary Varón know that standing...
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MountainYouth
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight: Joslyn Sanchez
Mountain Youth recognizes the importance of having a trusted adult in the life of every child; someone they can look up to as a...
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MountainYouth
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Youth Spotlight - Olivia Soukup
Olivia Soukup moved to Eagle County when she was a sophomore in high school and began attending Vail Christian High School. She is...
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MountainYouth
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Difference Maker - Carol Johnson
This month’s difference maker has not only made a difference in the community, but she has made an amazing impact at Mountain Youth. An...
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