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Fountain Valley’s City-Wide “Athenaea” Poetry Contest Now Accepting Submissions From High School Students Across Colorado Springs (Photo) -02/06/25

For the 16th straight year, Fountain Valley School is delighted to host a city-wide "Athenaea" poetry competition open to high school students in grades 9-12 throughout Colorado Springs.

 

The competition, which will include judging across two separate categories -- English and bilingual -- is open for submissions now through Saturday, March 1, 2025. Students may submit up to three poems in each category, with the latter bilingual category requiring the submission of an original work written in a language other than English and accompanied by an English translation. (Electronic translation devices may not be used.)

 

The Prizes

In addition to receiving prize money -- ranging from $150 for first place to $75 for second and $50 for third per category -- each winning poet will be invited to read their piece at a ceremony held in April 2025 on Fountain Valley School's 1,100-acre campus. All winning pieces will also be published in the spring edition of Fountain Valley School's student-produced literary magazine, Athenaea. Since the School's founding in the 1930s, two editions of FVS's award-winning Athenaea, named for the Greek goddess of wisdom Athena, have been released yearly and feature student poetry, prose, and artwork. 

 

Submission Requirements (Due Saturday, March 1, 2025)

  • Students may submit no more than three poems, each on a separate page, in each category. (Poems will not be returned. If emailed, please paste directly into the body of the message with no attachments.)

  • The typeface must be Times New Roman (or equivalent) and a point size of 12

  • Each poem submission must include the: 

    • student's name; 

    • mailing address; 

    • school name; 

    • phone number; and 

    • email address

  • Poems must be original and previously unpublished. While there are no formal guidelines or topics, remember that good poetry uses fresh language and images with precise words. (The Athenaea will have one-time publishing rights only.)

  • Submit entries by email to dreynolds@fvs.edu or by mail to:
    ATTN: David Reynolds
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911

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Founded in 1930, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Situated on 1,100 acres of rolling prairie in Colorado Springs, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. Enrollment is approximately 240 students from 20 countries, 26 states, and the Pikes Peak Region. www.fvs.edu

 

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Fountain Valley School Celebrates Four Senior-Athletes Headed To Compete At The Intercollegiate Level (Photo) -02/04/25

Fountain Valley School, home to both day and boarding students in southern Colorado Springs, Colo., is celebrating four senior athletes--Lily Christofferson (Colorado Springs), Sofia Bedoya-Correa (Pueblo, Colo.), Tyler Schaller Nisbet (Driggs, Idaho), and Allie Hocking (Colorado Springs)--selected to continue their athletic journeys at the intercollegiate level. Although they will not be participating in National Signing Day on February 5, 2025, each athlete highlighted below demonstrates exceptional talent and dedication to their respective sport. 

 

Two, Christofferson and Bedoya-Correa, will go on to compete for the National Collegiate Athletic Association--at the Division III level.  

 

Lily Christofferson

Colorado Springs, Colo.
 

Christofferson, a dedicated soccer player for 13 years, will be taking her talents to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). A goalkeeper for Fountain Valley throughout her high school career, Christofferson's achievements have earned her First-Team All-League honors for three straight years. In the spring 2022 and 2023 seasons, she also earned First-Team All-State recognition, leading the Danes' varsity girls' soccer team to its first-ever appearance in the Colorado State Championship during her sophomore year. Christofferson, who likewise competes in games and tournaments across the nation with her travel team, is excited to bring her expertise and skills to CMU's women's soccer program beginning in the fall. "CMU provided the perfect intersection between my academic interests and what I wanted to pursue athletically," said Christofferson, who looks to obtain a dual degree in materials science and biomedical engineering while playing for the Tartans. 

Sofia Bedoya-Correa

Pueblo, Colo.

 

Bedoya-Correa, a competitive swimmer for over a dozen years, will join Grinnell College's Women's Swimming and Diving program. This three-year Fountain Valley School sprinter--who earned a top-13 placement in the 100 fly during last winter's Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) 3A Girls' State Championship--is eager to continue swimming in college. This year, while participating in the New Mexico High Desert Classic with the Colorado Springs Area (COSA) Swimming team, Bedoya-Correa placed 2nd in the 200 fly and 9th in the 100 fly.

 

 

 

 

 

Schaller Nisbet and Hocking will meanwhile be competing for two institutions within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). 

 

Tyler Schaller Nisbet
Driggs, Idaho
 

Schaller Nisbet, whose lacrosse career began in elementary school, looks forward to attending the College of Idaho this fall. A defender and team captain for the FVS Danes in the spring 2024 season, Schaller Nisbet offered invaluable guidance and insight to the younger players on Fountain Valley School's newly reestablished boys' lacrosse team. He is eager to see just how far he can take his skills at the next level of play.  

Allie Hocking

Colorado Springs, Colo.

Hocking, who has spent the past several years diving competitively, will continue her career at St. Thomas University in Miami. After winning a gold medal at the Rocky Mountain State Games in 2023, and qualifying for States during the 2023-24 FVS swimming and diving season, Hocking is ready to pursue both her academic and athletic passions at St. Thomas. "The welcoming environment and strong coaching staff made it feel like home," shared this future Bobcat.

 

As these athletes transition to the next phase of their careers, they represent the enduring spirit of the Fountain Valley School athletics program, which has nurtured thousands of well-rounded student-athletes since 1930. 

 

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Founded in 1930, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Situated on 1,100 acres of rolling prairie in Colorado Springs, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. Enrollment is approximately 240 students from 20 countries, 26 states, and the Pikes Peak Region. www.fvs.edu

 

Fountain Valley Senior Briona Robinson's Documentary On POC Representation Featured At 2024 All American High School Film Festival In NYC (Photo) -01/31/25

A dream come true for Briona Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colo., the Fountain Valley School senior walked the red carpet beneath the bright lights of New York City this past fall when her film, “Not To Be Denied,” premiered at the 2024 All American High School Film Festival.

Produced in 2023, the documentary details Robinson’s experience navigating predominantly white institutions as a person of color. For Robinson, the motivation to write, film, and edit the piece came after participating in an eight-week summer intensive fellowship with just 12 adolescents from Southern Colorado as part of the Youth Documentary Academy. Robinson’s documentary – one of approximately 300 films selected to appear in the prestigious All American High School Film Festival – explores themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, offers a candid look at how Black culture is perceived in society, and highlights the challenges faced by students of color in educational environments.

“When you hear something you’ve made is going to be displayed in New York it’s a pretty big deal,” Robinson shared. “It was an honor to be accepted into such an amazing organization and I will forever cherish it.” 

The All American High School Film Festival receives over 2,500 worldwide student submissions annually. In addition to showing student films on the big screen in the AMC Theater in Times Square, the festival provides unique opportunities for students to walk the red carpet, attend workshops, and participate in film and technology showcases. The event also includes a college fair, wherein students explore future academic opportunities.

In a letter from the White House, former President Biden applauded Briona for her efforts, stating, " Each young artist and filmmaker present at this festival embodies the very spirit of America: the drive to create and connect, the pursuit of excellence, and the boldness to be a truth-teller and change seeker."

While ultimately hoping to pursue a career in medicine, Robinson plans to continue to tell impactful stories through filmmaking. "This experience has shown me how powerful storytelling can be. Whether I’m working in healthcare or filmmaking, I know that one story can reach many people and make a difference,” she said. 
 

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Founded in 1930, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is a boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Situated on 1,100 acres of rolling prairie in Colorado Springs, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. Enrollment is approximately 240 students from 20 countries, 26 states and the Pikes Peak Region. www.fvs.edu