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The leadership of George Washington
By The Foundation for a Better Life At the time of the Revolutionary War, European commanders enjoyed battles from a distant perch. War was like a giant gameboard with leaders safely observing and making commands by day and accommodated at night in the accoutrements one expects while glamping. Territories were fought over in this “gentlemanly”…
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A look into the Purple Heart Exhibit ahead of Veterans Week in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Starting in November, an art exhibit at this year’s Veterans Week in Colorado Springs will transport residents back in time to the creation of the United States through medals and coins. Created by the American…
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Peak Performer: Vista Ridge’s Jasmine Byers embraces the grind for senior season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jasmine Byers’ teammates would refer to her as a walking bucket. Vista Ridge girls basketball coach Jeremy Ackerly described his senior as “a gym rat” due to Byers’ training obsession. Byers regularly logged two to three practices per day during the offseason hoping to expand…
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Peak Performer: Vista Ridge’s Jasmine Byers embraces the grind for senior season
Jasmine Byers’ teammates would refer to her as a walking bucket. Vista Ridge girls basketball coach Jeremy Ackerly described his senior as “a gym rat” due to Byers’ training obsession. Byers regularly logged two to three practices per day during the offseason hoping to expand her offense and sharpen her game on the court. Her…
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Gazette Preps rewind: Highlighting noteworthy performances from the Pikes Peak region
Check out our recap of notable individual and team performances from the week in prep sports. 14ers Brooklyn Kaiser, sr., Vista Ridge, flag football – Kaiser paced the Wolves on offense and defense in Arvada for Vista Ridge’s postseason contests. Against Manual in the second round, Kaiser finished with a pair of rushing scores and…
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Classical Academy clinches semifinals spot, lone Pikes Peak region team standing in flag football playoffs
ARVADA • Fitting that The Classical Academy’s mascot is a Titan, because they continue to tower over nearly all their opposition. TCA earned shutout wins in their second-round game and quarterfinals contest Saturday at North Area Athletic Complex to advance to the 4A state flag football semifinals. The No. 1-seeded Titans earned a 31-0 victory against…