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Greeley Stampede: Rocky Mountain Country Music AwardsA big shout out to the
Greeley Stampede for winning “Event of the Year” at the 3rd annual Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards held at the Union Colony Civic Center. The Greeley Stampede has been nominated all three years the awards show has been around and was the only Colorado event of the seven nominees in its category. The Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards honors the best of the country across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Utah, and new this year, New Mexico.
Greeley West Qualifies for State Swim Meet Eight Times Congratulations to Greeley West swimmer Josie Carpenter for qualifying for the state meet in all 8 individual events. Due to state rules, she will only compete in two events – the 200 and 500-freestyle races, of which Josie holds two city records. Josie didn’t take first in State but, instead, broke not one but two school records at the CHSAA State Swim meet. Great job Josie!
Salida de Sol Academy: Governor Inauguration 2019
Young musicians from Salida del Sol Academy performed at Gov. Jared Polis’ inauguration ball. The Greeley students were selected by the Colorado Director of Programs for Little Kids Rock. Little Kids Rock is a partner of Take Note Colorado, former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s initiative to give every child in the state access to instruments and music instruction. A dozen students played ukuleles and the cajón and sang “Best Days of Our Lives” by The American Authors.
University of Northern Colorado: Big Sky Player of the WeekNorthern Colorado women’s basketball guard Savannah Smith is the Big Sky Player of the week for the second time in her career. Against BSC opponents, Savannah is the second-leading scorer in the conference and was last season’s Big Sky Conference MVP. She is also the 2018 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year.
Greeley Central Andrew Alirez: Adidas Wrestler of the WeekGreeley Central wrestler Andrew Alirez continues to receive recognition for his talents on the mat. He is the Adidas High School Wrestler of the Week and is currently ranked #1 in the country at 152 pounds and is undefeated in high school competition.
Greeley Central Basketball Conference ChampsCongratulations to the Greeley Central Women’s Basketball winning the 4A Conference. Their championship game was listed as the #1 game to watch by Colorado Preps. Good luck to the lady Wildcats in the playoffs!
University of Northern Colorado Tree Campus USAThe University of Northern Colorado has been honored with
2018 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. UNC’s campus and its 3,468 trees are one of seven Colorado colleges and universities with the designation and are also a certified arboretum recognized by the National ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program.