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A slight detour from my usual feed of art, design and garden to a little celebration of family, community, youth and an American classic — prom night. The weather held and the spring mountain light gilded everyone. I have seen many of these kids grow up — a handful since preschool — and managed to cry only once. Congratulations Aspen High School juniors and seniors!
Congratulations to all the incredible high school graduates in our valley. You did it!! At Aspen High School valedictorian Cole Petersen, who will attend Harvard University this fall, made an incredible speech personifying self expression and independent thinking, a message that all kids need right now; to be strong in one’s conviction, to be kind, to help others, and most importantly, to live in one’s fullest expression. “I set deadlines for when I could be happy in the future without realizing that happiness happens in the present. We are all extremely busy and while there is undeniable value in setting goals for the future, remember to pause and find time for joy now. To quote John Lennon, “Life is what happens to you when you’re making other plans.” Try not to get caught up in what you will do, and “procrastinate” a little bit more in what you are doing.” ~ Cole Petersen
Tell us your plans for this summer and the fall. We are so proud of you. **FYI looking for interns: writers, photographers, videographers, social media managers. Email: aspenreallife@gmail.com.
Walking to @casatuaaspen for a celebratory graduation dinner.
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I believe a big part of my purpose is to bring yoga to schools. My journey has brought me to my current honor of teaching a Yoga course at Aspen High School, and while last year when they offered me a full time PE/Health job at AHS (that included teaching a brand new yoga course), it felt “easy,” the work I had done for the previous twelve years both with high schools and with yoga manifested. It is better than I imagined to watch adolescents with ALL their (very real) tough stuff have a place that’s safe to be off their phones, with each other, practicing and truly learning what yoga is- a practice and tool for life. Sign ups for the elective course after one year are more than tripled. I’m so honored and thrilled to do this work, and felt like sharing (cause I forget/don’t feel comfortable sometimes) because I’m feeling amazing about it! ✌️ #thanksforreading #yogainschools #kyis #yogateacher #educator #physicaleducation #mindfulness #wellness #socialemotionallearning #blessed #aspencolorado #aspenhighschool #healtheducation
Aspen Teen Life celebrating closing day at The Sundeck. Took me a while to find them, but there they were, clustered together, one giant mass of energy. #groovygirls #groovyboys #aspenteenlife #thenextgeneration #Genx #aspen #aspenhighschool #nieces @indiacardamone @sabrinajturbidy @___brookel___ @junarettig @aspensnowmass #skiracers #hockyplayers
And just like that we’re done with Aspen Middle School. I want to give a shout out to Andy @randolbass for being one of 5 kids out of 130 to graduate with straight A’s for 4 years. His commitment, consistency and perseverance amazes me. His compassion and respect for his teachers, coaches, fellow students and parents makes me truly proud. You have become an amazing young man Randol. I can’t wait to see your next phase I’m so glad you got your moms good looks and intelligence. I want to thank all of the awesome teachers, administrators and volunteers for making our schools such a special place. #highschool #aspen #aspen middle school #aspenhighschool @aspenco