Many people define leadership as being in charge of a group or an organization. In both of my years of leadership class, I have learned that there is so much more to leadership than just being in charge. Through my first year, not only had I learned so much about myself, others, and the different qualities of leadership, but there was also a passion that began to burn in me. For me it wasn’t necessarily the guidebook that taught me about my leadership qualities, it was the pe

July is over! How did that happen so quickly? One highlight was the Colorado Masonic Band Camp. This scholarship program was for 9th-11th grade Colorado High School students. The students were to have musical expertise in at least one instrument. Music students of great caliber and musical ability were selected by their home Music teacher to attend. The camp was hosted by the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, was attended by 55 schools and participation include

How far is it to the nearest Starbucks? For most of the eleven-other people in my group, it was only a few minutes’ drive or walk from their house, but for me, it’s an hour away over a mountain pass! Being the only kid from a small town in a group of twelve, this blew their minds. I recently went to an Ambassador Leader’s Summit at Harvard, in Cambridge Massachusetts. This was an amazing experience, where I learned and experienced many things. The summit started on June 17,

I’m spending the weekend at the CHASCA Allstate Games at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Athletes from the sports of wrestling, cross country, football, volleyball, baseball, softball, spirt, girls and boys basketball are gathered here to celebrate one thing. Simply being awesome. They were nominated by coaches in their region to represent their sport. It is the best of the best, playing together in a mixed classification competition. I follow students and s

The dusty floors spotted with puddles of oil. The pungent odor of steering fluid and gas. The grease stains that seemed to appear anywhere and everywhere. The long afternoons and late nights lying under some monstrosity of equipment. These are the things that started me on my path. I was seven years old when I started helping my dad in the shop. My job as his assistant included holding flashlights, retrieving tools, and answering the phone while he was stuck underneath a vehi

**EDITORS NOTE** He’s steady and unwavering. The most dependable of people when you need him. His character is mature far beyond his years. Finding these qualities in someone can be tough enough in an adult, but to find them in a teenager in some places can be unheard of. I enjoy bragging on the “kid crop” from North Park because we truly do raise great kids here. Today’s young man in no exception. He is one in a million and a true cowboy at heart. Jacob Wintermote is r

As we celebrate Cinco De Mayo all week, we celebrate the rich history of a culture of people that are hard working and joyful. A history of dedicated individuals that give of themselves for the greater good of a cause. The measure of a success in a man can be in personal achievements, athletic accomplishments or social impact. For one student of North Park High the above is true in all arenas. Most importantly though is his ability to make people laugh and be a friend to