Christina San Diego is a wise and resilient junior at Eagle Valley High School. Energy evokes her destiny to make a difference in a world...

Written by Michele Zoller, Operations Manager Identity can be an interesting path to explore for anyone, especially adolescents. Melayna...

I first met David Garcia as an eighth-grade student at Eagle Valley Middle School during the 2009/2010 school year as his science...

Written by: Michelle Stecher, Executive Director “A leader is best known when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his...

Amy Baker is a caring educator and lifelong learner who is committed to giving back to the community. Amy is kind, passionate, and...

Shooting for the Stars: Written by Cameron Dole Not every 17-year-old student is fascinated by velocity, physics, and math that can...

What fills your soul? For Jennifer Kennedy, owner of Dewey Dabbles, art fills her soul. Within a few minutes of speaking with her, you...

A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life. Melinda Brandt, head coach of Eagle Valley High School's cross country...

Gigi Stages a Solution! Written by: Sandy Schroeder, Director of Strategic Impact “This is for everyone!”  By “this”, Gigi means an...

Written by: Tsvetelian Fuentes Diana Loera has an important message for all of us: "Advocate for yourself, for your own education and...

Written by: Denise Kipp Why Teaching life skills in School Is Critical Difference Makers: Samantha Bryant, Andrea Glass, Emalea Landgraf,...

By: Grace Meinberg, Manager of Safe Driving Efforts Elizabeth Sura, a junior at Battle Mountain High School, is a kind and hardworking...

Michele Barber uses her platform and her heart, full of love, to advocate for kids. She is remarkably passionate about advocating for...

By: Came Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator Eagle County thrives off of a united community, and is a youth leader who has contributed to,...

Norma Gurrola moved to the Valley from Durango, Mexico, 14 years ago. She was a tenth-grader navigating a language barrier, her...

Written by: Denise Kipp, Director of Education Yesenia Briones, a senior at Colorado Mountain College, credits her determination and...

The most special people come into your life, make a lasting impact, and are so humble that they won't see their effect more than just...

By: Mikayla Curtis, Director of Strategic Impact Bella Matteo is a remarkable and inspirational young person. Not only is she gifted in...

A lifelong resident of Eagle County, a wife, and mother of 4 children, Bianca Ochoa has dedicated her life to serving her community and...

Ivan recently graduated from Battle Mountain High School and is looking forward to his next adventure at Regis University in Denver. Ivan...