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Class of 2026 Senior Tributes: Laizer-Risch

Class of 2026 Senior Tributes: Laizer-Risch
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Class of 2026 Senior Tributes: Laizer-Risch
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Senior Tributes: Adams–Dokken | Doniger–Kreitler | Laizer–Risch | Robinson–Wu

Keren Maglan Laizer

Eloquent, dynamic, you champion justice, and your artwork and writing honor stories and histories that deserve to be told. Co-President of Mock Trial, FACES, and the Business Relations Club, you practically started investing back in Fourth Grade during Mini Society. Teachers say you are a scholar, composed under pressure, and pay attention to every detail. Heart ablaze, you will set the world on fire. 

 
Alexandra Catharine Lane

You tackle Calculus, Volleyball, and summiting a mountain all with the same grit and tenacity. As a Volleyball Captain, you are reliable and unwaveringly supportive. In the classroom, you are a poised discussion leader, always asking the question that gets to the heart of it. Colorado Mountain Club volunteer, dedicated summer camp coach, and adventurous world traveler, you’re all in.

 
Zack Oliver Lapidus

Soccer and Lacrosse Captain and MVP, you’re the first one on the field and the last one off. Teachers say you’re curious, intelligent, and want to be pushed beyond your comfort zone: You tackled four ASR research papers on top of numerous difficult courses. In Theater, you perfected your Jersey accent and found a true second home. You step into the spotlight and inspire peers to do the same.  

 
Pritika Shivani Lingam-Nattamai

Both gracious and tenacious, you love a challenge. In Volleyball and while volunteering, you serve with passion and have spent hundreds of hours in hospitals, at HOPE, and organizing on-campus blood drives and Narcan training. Your research on the behavioral economics of substance abuse was chosen for the Mustang Review. We admire your dream of being a doctor and feel the deep empathy that fuels your purpose.

 
Chloe Brynn London

You move through CA with an understated confidence and authenticity, whether you’re painting fantastical creatures in the studio, playing electric guitar at concerts, or soaking up Dostoevsky. A force in the Studio Art Portfolio program, your work stops people in their tracks. A friend describes you as “the most genuinely caring person I know,” and we couldn’t agree more.  

 
Estevan Ubaldo Loya Jr.

Two-year Captain of the Football defensive line and State Champion in Wrestling, you led your teammates with emotional awareness and maturity. In the classroom, you're a steady problem-solver and "star collaborator" whose observations move the discussion forward. Deeply human in everything you do, you bring presence, positivity, and an instinct to carry others.

 
Keegan William Manzo

Joyful, empathetic, and always checking in on those around you, you are a source of warmth. A Tennis player and a TOPSoccer volunteer, you show up for others. Your deep curiosity echoes through your Photography and film projects and during Entrepreneurial Mindset. You are taking a brave step into an entirely new environment: Paris, France, here you come!  

 
Cooper Finn Martin

You approach everything from ASR Anxiety of Influence to Co-Leading the Philanthropy Board with intellectual hunger and a desire to serve. Swiss Semester and the Island School sharpened your independence; volunteering at Megan's Place grounds you in what matters most. Golf Captain, Coach’s Award winner and loyal Lacrosse teammate, you show up every day ready to make a difference.

 
Kellen Daniel Martin

You make the extraordinary look effortless. In Chanteurs and All-State Choir, your voice lifts others. Powerhouse in Tennis and in the classroom, you carry one of the most demanding courseloads without complaint. In Theater, you brought so many productions to life by illuminating moments that matter. Winner of the Tech Theater Award, beloved brother, true friend, and loyal Fighting Irish, you lead with grace.  

 
Adam Ahmed Marwan

You breeze by the competition in Cross Country and Frisbee. In Mock Trial, you are the “ultimate witness,” leading your team to State and Nationals. In art, your vision took shape, culminating in a stunning Portfolio. A voracious reader and writer of fantasy, your imagination spills into everything, including lab reports that teachers call works of art. Beloved camp counselor, CCSL leader, friend to all, you are an architect of the future.

 
Johanna Jamilet Mata

Warm, driven, and fiercely committed to making others feel seen, you co-founded SOMOS and forged connections with so many teachers here, all the while competing in Mock Trial and challenging yourself in the classroom. Through Penumbra, you were able to share your truth. A Chris Babbs Award winner, one teacher calls you "a world-changer waiting to burst onto the scene." We believe in you.  
Lucas Ronzani Mault

Born entertainer and connector, you bring energy wherever you go: on the Pippin stage, at the DJ booth, hiking through Southern Utah on Interim, on the slopes, and even through the Senior Prank. Kindergartners swarm you at lunch, younger students look up to you in rehearsal, and audiences lean in when you speak. Possessing a Captain's mindset, you build community based on trust.
Lawrence Alexander Mays

You led the Ethics Bowl, served as a dedicated member of Mock Trial, and curated the headlines of our year as Yearbook Editor-in-Chief. Your favorite volunteer post is the Morrison Natural History Museum, where you work with dinosaur fossils and give tours. Your fingerprints are everywhere at CA, from the REDI Lab to the beautifully edited Telesis. Profoundly curious and driven, you are ready to change the world.  

 
William Shane McCandless

You see every experience as a chance to grow. In class, on the Baseball diamond, and laced up for Ice Hockey, learning is your focus. A scholar at heart, you’ve tackled STEM in every direction. Teachers call you impressive and consistent; we know you love school and that you understand the importance of cultivating strong relationships with classmates and teammates. You ARE CA.

 
Celia Long McCarty

Empathetic, grounded, and quietly determined, you bring thoughtfulness and integrity to everything you do. Co-President of Poetry Club, actress, and a lifelong dancer who has participated in the CA Dance Company, your creativity runs as deep as your compassion. Here and across The Pond, we know you’ll continue to show up with warmth and maturity. 

 
Nicholas Ryan McCoy

Leading with a steady and thoughtful presence, teachers say you think independently and creatively. You have the rare ability to read a room and respond with empathy. Basketball Captain, Rock Ensemble guitarist and audio engineer, Soccer player, and Special Olympics volunteer, your deep contributions will be your legacy at CA.

 
Macey Martin McKean

Gifted community-builder, you make everyone feel genuinely glad to be by your side. Your positive vibes shine through CLT, playing cello in the Orchestra, baking late-night cakes to celebrate others, dancing on the Ultimate field between scoring points, or calming the Swim Team as Captain before a big meet. You've grown into the undisputed heartbeat of this community.  

 
Liam Kyle McKee

Clocks, computers, flat tires, and Lacrosse sticks: If it’s broken, we know you’ll be able to fix it. Always on the cutting edge, you learned the languages of Computer Science and AI long before the rest. Teachers say you are a strong thinker with deep intuition; in Physics and beyond, you connect learning and life. Friends say they feel like they can talk about anything with you; you always see the silver lining.

 
Emery Kathryn Mikula

Unflappable and warm, you don’t let any opportunity pass you by: You lit up stages in Dance, Pippin, and Rock Band. You captained the Field Hockey Team, led EELS, and volunteered at Mile High Horse Rescue and Special Olympics. A teacher says you are "persistent in the face of a challenge," and a friend calls you “loyal and joyful.” You have added some serious sparkle to CA.  

 
Jacob Viggo Miller

Joyful, generous, your contagious laughter, singing, and occasional dancing in the class lounge lighten the mood. A four-year Varsity Lacrosse Captain, you bring the same heart to the ice, the Golf course, and Denver City LAX. As a CLT mentor, C-Club enthusiast, and Simms Alumni Award recipient, you lead by example, never afraid to stand up for others. You have a heart of gold.

 
Adrian Moreno Rosales

Reflective and with a witty sense of humor, we’ve seen you blossom over the years. As Captain of your club Soccer Team and a four-year Varsity player, you lead by example. Through Horizons, you helped give back to younger students, and you have proven your work ethic and commitment through your part-time job. Teachers say you have a deep intellectual curiosity, active thinking, a love of learning, and some great Salsa steps on Interim!

 
Piper Jill Morris

A genuine light to those around you, you approach every challenge with grit and infectious energy. A Lacrosse player, self-taught guitarist who now sings and plays in Rock Band, and devoted kids' ministry leader at your church, your commitments run deep. You are warm, welcoming, and unafraid to walk into any room. You set your mind on something and make it happen.

 
Oliver Joseph Neely

Future generations of CA tennis players started with summer camp Coach Neely. You are the player with cool and calm on and off the court. Tennis Singles State Champion, fall Captain's Award recipient, and loyal to your team, your game speaks for itself. Whether analyzing Russian Literature or volunteering at Rosie’s Ranch, you make a plan, put in the work, and enjoy the journey.

 
Laura Christine Noyes

Driven, funny, and impossible to slow down, you Captain the Varsity Climbing Team, compete in Speech & Debate at the state level, and created an incredible Portfolio Show around your love of birds. A certified scuba diver and veteran in the Theater Department, you throw yourself into everything with the same infectious energy. You truly care about everything you do, and it shows.

 
Marianna Marlene O'Connor

You are everywhere at once: Varsity Swimming, F1 Motorsport Club, organizing blood drives and vaccination clinics as a HOPE Director, cradling newborns in Peru, and traveling to Quebec! Recipient of the Jennifer Wu Fellowship, your compassion always finds a cause. As you mentor in CLT and celebrate your family, your heart remains aligned with what matters. We know you will change the world.

 
John August Olmstead

You've grown up at CA, and you've made this place entirely your own. A beautiful creative writer, passionate hunter, conservationist, Co-Leader of the Aerospace Engineering Club, and Golfer, you bring balance and kindness to everything you do. A teacher says you have a lyrical way of expressing complex thoughts with simplicity and grace. And this year, as our aptly named mascot, Gus, you have come perfectly full circle.

 
Parker Nicholas Pryor

Loyal, open-minded, and inclusive, classmates gravitate to you. From Varsity Soccer and your incredible Photography show and Scholastics Gold Key Portfolio Award, to that handcrafted turntable in engineering, you inspire authenticity. In CLT, your patience puts Ninth Graders at ease. In the Bahamas or teaching kids in EELS, you share your curiosity about the world and inspire others.  

 
August Lee Reichert

Your smile is your superpower. In advisory, guiding little ones in EELS, and even while coding and decoding in ASR Cryptography: You model inquiry for those around you. A talented engineer, Co-President of Speech & Debate, and a seriously cool trumpet player in the Academy Jazz Ensemble, you bring that same positive energy to everything you do. Even as you improvise, you hit all the right notes.

 
Ricardo Rios Rodriguez

Passionate, driven, and the kind of student who devours Crime and Punishment, you bring genuine curiosity to everything you do. Captain of the Soccer team, CLT mentor, Horizons tutor, and Chris Babbs Award winner, your leadership is deeply felt. An aspiring engineer with a gift for writing and a good heart, we can't wait to see what comes next.  

 
Rosemary Graham Risch

Deep thinker, incredible writer, you radiate warmth and joy. Dance Award winner, you also lit up our stage in Chanteurs and countless plays and musicals. In REDI Lab, you wove your love of Theater with your calling to heal. Impeccable role model through Geneva Glen and teaching Lower Schoolers to dance, you have a rare combination of depth and light, and are truly the kindest person we have ever met.

 

Senior Tributes: Adams–Dokken | Doniger–Kreitler | Laizer–Risch | Robinson–Wu

 
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