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Class of 2026 Senior Tributes: Robinson-Wu

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

William Jacob Robinson

Deeply kind and calm under pressure, teachers call you endearing and engaged. You pushed the boundaries of STEM and discovered your passion for the Humanities, and even Shakespeare, along the way. Since Kindergarten, you’ve established meaningful relationships with adults and peers across campus. From Rescue Patrol and the CA Climbing Team to your service missions in Peru, you take care of others.  

 
Luis Diego Rodriguez

Collector of vintage records, coins, fossils, militaria, and more, you are an old soul. Your dedication to finding and sharing the life stories of elderly World War II veterans has been especially profound. Captain of Varsity Cross Country, marathoner, and the original Philosophy-Hacky Sack enthusiast, you are a lifelong learner, gracious and kind to all, and a historian fueled by passion and purpose.

 
Thomas Stephenson Rollhaus

You love learning. Math and Computer Science scholar, winner of the Richard Kelly Award and the Kim Jans Award, your mind moves at lightning speed, yet you are remarkably present. In REDI Lab, you chased questions, rather than perfection. Co-President of Engineering Club, Horizons tutor, and Tennis Doubles State Champion, your good heart leads the way. 

 
Elliott Lim Rydberg

You are a scholar in all disciplines. Engineering Award winner, when your teacher said a gas engine go-kart was too ambitious, you built one anyway. Co-President of Community Council, Ultimate Frisbee Captain and MVP, STEM Camp assistant, you lead with care. We’ll remember your huge heart for gift-giving and dad jokes, for family and friends, and of course your final sprint to the finish line on Giant Relay Day!

 
Hazel Marion Sankovitz

Calm but electric, you read the room and the field with precision, all while donning your trademark duck shorts. Griggs Dayton Excellence Award winner in Chinese, your passion was contagious in the classroom and in Taiwan. Ultimate Captain, Food Bank of the Rockies volunteer, and Portfolio artist, you bring joy, energy, and kindness to the CA community.  

 
Braden Emory Schubert

Disciplined, driven, and always focused on the big picture, you Captain both Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse while pushing the limits of your classes. A State Champion, CLT mentor, Co-President of the Admission Ambassadors program, and Zach Hills Award winner, you have shown leadership in so many ways. We know you will serve our country with the same integrity you've brought to CA.

 
Justin Colin Schwartzreich

Brilliant, humble, and authentic, you ran a 26K mountain race in the morning and made it to Homecoming that night, smiling. You’re a talented guitarist with original songs on Spotify and a powerhouse in the classroom, earning you the Kim Jans Computer Science Award. Passionate environmentalist, Founder of Clean Trails Colorado, Ultimate Team member, you’re off to change the world.  

 
Reece Lane Scyphers

Witty, intellectual, teachers say your warmth puts all at ease. On stage or dreaming up 24-Hour Play scripts, your vision resonates. After school at the piano, you compose, listen, and refine. Your Cindy Jordan Award honors your devotion to Chanteurs, Choir Leadership Team, All-State Choir, and your brave voice at the Talent-No-Talent Show. Future generations at CA will be performing your original works.

 
Conrad Sehl

You speed up the rock wall, ski down steep slopes, sprint across the Soccer field with your Varsity Team, and scoop ice cream with a smile. Teachers say that you are energetic, positive, confident, and downright charming. In Math and Engineering, your analytical and creative sides merge. Nationally ranked in Climbing, you are the MVP, but more importantly, you are always there for your team.  

 
Zachery David Shull

From Hong Kong to Colorado, you build bridges and deep friendships. Physics became the natural roadway toward your Formula 1 engineering dreams. Yet your brilliant mind roams everywhere, from the logic of Calculus to puzzling through your ASR Superpower Politics paper. CLT, Ultimate Frisbee anchor, and Visual Art Award winner (with a camera you built yourself), you drive through life with calm wisdom.

 
Gideon Ray Silverman-Joseph

English Award winner and All-State Choir member, you turned Theater warm-ups into a Chappell Roan dance party and blew us away as Pippin and in countless other roles. Even your Lower School teachers remember your gift for performing. Co-Leader of the Philanthropy Board, driver of classroom dialogue, devoted volunteer at Gigi's Playhouse, and steadfast friend. You found yourself here and inspired everyone watching.  
Mitchell Gabriel Sindler

Curious, humble, and always the first to explain a difficult concept in class with care. You capped off your Senior year with State Championships in both Tennis and Mock Trial and a Visual Arts Award. A passionate aviator, leader in CCSL, and film artist, you give your all. Your work with Penumbra inspired us. The sky has never been the limit for you; it's just the beginning.
Hannah Rose Smith

Steady and authentic, you've grown into the heartbeat of this community: as Basketball Captain, State Championship Soccer Team member, Philanthropy Board Co-President, and Special Olympics volunteer. We still remember your 14-page paper on Abraham Lincoln in Fourth Grade. You celebrate others without comparison, do the right thing even when no one’s watching, and make everyone around you feel seen. You are, truly, the real deal. 

 
Evan Rachel Sorensen

You climb into that boat, and your voice is loud, commanding your crew to victory. As a coxswain, you know how to plan ahead and communicate with purpose. In Art Portfolio, while collaborating on a lab in Tiny Earth, or asking questions to doctors you shadow in the emergency room, your voice shifts to curiosity. Compassionate and courageous, with a side of whimsy, you do it all.

 
Craig Roberts Stapleton II

Each day, you arrive with a spring in your step. Teachers call you humble and curious, sweet and optimistic. We know you cherish the simple joys: chatting with classmates, friends, and your Advisor, weekends with family, and live music. In Varsity Tennis and in Social Studies, you are on your toes, and your enthusiasm is contagious. Whether cleaning boats or serving meals at the Denver Rescue Mission, your heart is your compass. 

 
Pablo Dominic Stewart

Always smiling, you radiate kindness and positive energy wherever you go. On the Varsity Soccer pitch, you are a key player, powerful yet light on your feet and always connected to your teammates. In class, you dive into discussions and even check in on your teachers. When you share your passion for Zumba, Math, or cheer in C-Club, we feel your love for CA.

 
Augusta Hayes Thornton

A gifted writer and voracious reader, you co-lead the Poetry Club, supporting the development of other students’ voices. A devoted big sister, Field Hockey player, and diligent worker, you move through the world with quiet strength and open eyes. Your REDI Lab project on the ways teenagers are presented in media was both creative and insightful. We are lucky you chose to join our community.  

 
Isabella Marie Vargas

School spirit personified, you love CA so completely, it's contagious. As a C-Club leader and Admission Ambassador, you make every new student feel at home. A decorated Lacrosse player, you impacted both CA and the Chilean National Team. Natural bridge-builder between friend groups, languages, and communities, fantastic big sister, core friend. CA is more alive because of you.

 
Sophia Elizabeth Varholak

Hilarious, silly, and entirely one-of-a-kind, your sense of humor is endless. An incredible artist whose paintings stopped Portfolio Show guests in their tracks, you bring that same dedication and depth to Captaining your Softball Team. An active learner in the classroom, and a dedicated HOPE volunteer, you are loyal to the core and a true jack-of-all-trades. You leave CA having made it more joyful.  

 
Benjamin Eric Vath

Curious, funny, and hard-wired for authenticity, you never present yourself as anything other than exactly who you are. A Golfer, committed member of HOPE, and member of the chorus in Legally Blonde, you show up with a steady voice and swing. Teachers say that your curiosity is infectious. A creative and persistent problem-solver in every sense.

 
Asha Faith Wagner

Strong and curious, you bring remarkable patience and creativity to everything you do, from lab work in Physics, to Digital Art, ancestry research, Chinese class, and caring for dogs at L.O.L.A. 's Rescue. Your Lower School teachers still remember your hilarious Fifth Grade “Fork” dance. Committed four-year Volleyball player, you love your Advisory, your friends, and all the plot twists of high school. Your loyalty runs deep.

 
George Kerr West

Witty, warm, and always the first to lend a hand without being asked, you have a gift for making others feel supported and welcome. Varsity Basketball Captain, you lead with humility. On the Golf green, and in class, you are known to be an intuitive learner: Your first instinct is to make connections. Loving brother, son, and friend, you bring out the best in others.

 
Jenna Lee Westfall

C-Club leader and Simms Alumni Award winner, your love of CA inspires others. You even mail thank-you notes to your teachers—because of course, you do! In Field Hockey and three State Championship Soccer seasons, your joy sets the tone. Your ASR papers reveal a mind that finds meaning everywhere. Witty and warm, "a tough combo to beat," you leave CA brighter than you found it.

 
Catherine Cook Whalen

You enter the room with that sparkle in your eye, and we know you mean business. Wise and witty, you observe people, literature, and history through this lens. A committed CLT mentor, dedicated Horizons volunteer, and future educator, you captured the nostalgia of childhood in your Photography Portfolio and see its beauty. In Colorado, North Carolina, or your beloved Canada, you will be a fantastic teacher.

 
Joshua Ross Wolff

Thoughtful, generous, and deeply committed to community, you founded CA's Refugee Club and show up every week for neighbors through A Little Help. ASR led you down the rabbit hole, and your curiosity about history, religion, and learning Spanish was notable. On the bass guitar and the Golf green, and as a future environmental scientist, you are authentic to the core.

 
Emily Wu

You are the ultimate big sister, perpetually coaching and cheering for cousins and classmates. From Tennis to A.A.N.H.P.I, you create family wherever you go. Teachers say you are super organized, have enviable handwriting, and inspire the classroom with valuable questions and observations. Friends say that your love makes them brave.

 
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