Grads at a Glance 2024: Exceptional seniors share about legacy and impact | Poudre School District

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Updated November 17, 10:51 AM

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Published: April 16, 2024

Celebrating the Class of 2024

In our schools, legacies are born

Get to know these soon-to-be graduates and how they view their impact and legacy at their school and with others.

2024 Grads At A Glance Website

Fort Collins High School

Gretchen Coon, Fort Collins High School senior

Gretchen works hard as a student and wants to do everything and anything to be involved with Fort Collins High School. From swimming, Unified cheerleading, being a LINK Leader, and more, Gretchen is not interested in limitations set for her and wants to overcome peoples’ views on what she should be capable of based on her having Down syndrome.

Erin Dangerfield, Fort Collins High School senior

Erin Dangerfield's dedication to music has left a mark on Fort Collins High School and its vibrant performing arts community. From their early days in the pit orchestra to leading numerous musical groups across the school, Erin's tireless commitment has inspired countless students and enriched FCHS.

Poudre Global Academy

Nevaeh, Greene, Poudre Global Academy senior

At Poudre Global Academy, Nevaeh Greene has loved working with young children both at the school and through the Early Childhood Education career pathway program at the PSD Futures Lab. She is also a strong advocate for mental health well-being.

Val Miller, Poudre Global Academy senior.

Val Miller, a graduating senior at Poudre Global Academy has left a deep legacy on PGA through relationships. His ability to form meaningful connections with both peers and teachers is truly remarkable. He has been a positive influence on the students and impacted PGA’s campus.

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School

Soup Cloud, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School senior

After six years at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, Soup Cloud reminisces on their experiences and how it has helped shape their future as a soon-to-be first-generation college student.

Learn how Soup Cloud is leaving a legacy of joy on Polaris.

Aria Weiner, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School senior

Since she started at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School in kindergarten, Aria Weiner has been active in her school and the community. From choir, aerial arts, school leadership opportunities, and academic pursuits, she constantly finds ways to showcase her vast skills and talents.

Poudre High School

Rubi Gallegos-Valdez, Poudre High School senior

Rubi Gallegos-Valdez is leaving a legacy as a quiet leader at Poudre High School. She has a passion for academics and works to make every opportunity count.
She's already earned her Certified Nursing Assistant license, will graduate high school with a Seal of Biliteracy and 43 college credits, making her a sophomore in college.

Estephany Hernandez Vega, Poudre High School senior.

Estephany Hernandez Vega, a senior at Poudre High School, has been an influence on her community and also the staff at Poudre High School. Her legacy is a testament to the power of the bonds we share as a school community.

Rocky Mountain High School

Sophie Bruno, Rocky Mountain High School senior

At Rocky Mountain High School, senior Sophie Bruno doesn't just capture footage; she's cultivating a community where everyone has purpose and belonging.

Kyrstin Askew, Rocky Mountain High School graduate

Kyrstin Askew graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in January, but her impact at school lives on.
Reframing her struggles into a positive impact inspired her to talk to her classmates about eating disorders and start an Eating Disorder Alliance.

Poudre Community Academy

Armando Granados-Porter,, Centennial High School senior

After a rough start freshman year, Armando Granados-Porter chose to attend Poudre Community Academy. Being in and out of school due to the pandemic created big ups and downs in his high school career, but he met senior year with unwavering focus.

Joslyn Schaeffer, Poudre Community Academy senior

As the first to participate in almost all of Poudre Community Academy's sports, athletics has shaped Joslyn Schaeffer into who she is and has made her feel more connected to the school.

Fossil Ridge High School

Tyson Danford

Being a Chick-fil-A restaurant manager while graduating high school wasn't easy, but Tyson Danford has supportive teachers and counselors at Fossil Ridge High School leading him to success.

Melissa Wong

Active in academics at Fossil Ridge High School and the community as a volunteer, Melissa Wong is leaving a legacy by looking through the lenses of anthropology, biology, linguistics, history, and more to analyze the world and remind us that community matters.

Centennial High School

Akayash Cox, Centennial High School senior

Senior Akaysha Cox has a deep connection to Centennial High School. From attending her mother’s alma mater to forging a legacy of her own, Cox has found a community where she thrives and finds the drive to conquer each day.

Mikey Hatch, Centennial High School senior

Mikey Hatch brings a smile and a positive attitude, with the goal of having fun, in all that he does. The Centennial High School senior hopes his outlook impacts his peers who he encourages to appreciate others and their own opportunities the way he does.