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Mead High School’s Student News

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Bekah Dennis (‘26) will be going to Victoria James Cosmetology School with their good friend Isla Jackson (‘26). Photo courtesy of April Summers.

Where are they going?: Rebekah Dennis

Patric Wallis, Copy and Design Editor May 15, 2026

Rebekah (Bekah) Dennis (‘26) plans to go to Victoria James Cosmetology School to pursue her cosmetology license. Being very expressive with her own hair and makeup, Bekah feels that “having the opportunity...

Initially, Patric Wallis (‘26) planned to attend Front Range Community College (FRCC), then go to Colorado State University (CSU), but pivoted to going straight to CSU. Photo courtesy of Randy Woolman.

Where are they going?: Patric Wallis

Rebekah Dennis, Copy and Design Editor May 15, 2026

Patric Wallis (‘26) is leaving high school with a ton of cherished memories and excitement for his future. Throughout high school, he was able to flourish and learn a lot. He plans to attend Colorado...

Ben is most scared to drive in Arizona.

Where are they going?: Ben Hergert

Leah Parmley, Writer May 15, 2026

Ben Hergert (‘26) is looking forward to his upcoming journey to becoming a mechanical engineer at Northern Arizona University. He chose NAU because of the forested location, and it’s close proximity...

Post graduation, Jacob will be pursuing his passion for music. Photo courtesy of Morales Photography LLC.

Where are they going?: Jacob Morales

Payton Grasser, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2026

As we approach the end of the 2025-26 school year, Jacob Morales (‘26) is preparing to step into the next stage of life: the long awaited— and slightly daunting— adulthood. Immediately following...

Isla Jackson’s (‘26) gorgeous look for her senior prom. Photo courtesy of Randy Woolman.

Where are they going?: Isla Jackson

Patric Wallis, Copy and Design Editor May 14, 2026

Isla Jackson (‘26) plans to go to Victoria James to pursue her cosmetology license, with a focus on alternative hairstyling. This desire to do hair was birthed from Isla’s own experiences with hair...

Among other scholarships, Alexia Deba (‘26) earned the President’s Scholarship, which is $10,000, and it is renewable—a testament to her dedication and hard work during her time in high school. Photo courtesy of Angie Wright.

Where are they going?: Alexia Deba

Patric Wallis, Copy and Design Editor May 14, 2026

Alexia Deba (‘26) plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University (NW Missouri) to study Speech and Technical Education, and is looking to minor in some form of video production. Joining Mead’s...

Mikey Carrigan has a passion for caring for others and is very excited to share her compassion with the world. Photo courtesy of Kerry Ben-Joseph.

Where are they going?: Mikey Carrigan

Olive Koslovsky, Writer April 22, 2026

Mikey Carrigan (‘26) is an upcoming Mead High School graduate who is ecstatic for her life after high school and ready for the great unknown. Going to the University of Northern Colorado, Mikey plans...

A piece of advice that Nico is taking into his future is, “Don't be afraid to take opportunities. Don't be afraid to do things. Don't be afraid to just put yourself out there.”

Where are they going?: Nico Carrillo

Bella DeNicholas, Content Editor April 20, 2026

As the school year winds down, seniors reflect on the journey that brought them here and the next steps on the horizon. For Nicolas Casey Carrillo-Sanchez (‘26), the end of high school marks the start...

Leah Parmley (‘26) will be graduating this May. Photo courtesy of Fer de la Rosa Photography.

Where are they going?: Leah Parmley

Lorelei Sadler, Managing Editor April 8, 2026

After graduating, Leah Parmley (‘26) plans on attending Colorado State University (CSU) to pursue their interior design programs. Her alternate plan is to go into social media marketing, since she has...

Despite only being at Mead High for three years, Olive has had a beautiful impact on many, several calling her a “ray of sunshine.” Photo courtesy of Isla Jackson.

Where are they going?: Olive Koslovsky

Mikey Carrigan, Content Editor March 12, 2026

Olive Koslovsky (‘26) is excited to begin her journey to a successful future working with her biggest passion, animals, meeting new people, and growing herself. Olive is planning to start her post-high...

Brissa is super excited to move on to a new chapter of her life. Photo courtesy of Maria Delgado.

Where are they going?: Brissa Mendez-Olivas

Aliya Corne, Writer February 24, 2026

Brissa Mendez-Olivas (‘26) a senior at Mead High School plans to attend Metropolitan State University next year, studying to become an elementary school teacher. Although she’s not sure what grade...

Lilly is one of this year's drum majors, she sings in the Polyphonics jazz choir, and does much more. Photo courtesy of Aedan Kaplan.

Where are they going?: Lilly Kaplan

Brissa Mendez-Olivas, Writer January 26, 2026

Lilly Kaplan (‘26) is in the final semester of her senior year here at Mead High, and she is so excited to see where the stream of adulthood will take her. Lilly plans to attend Concordia University...

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