MARCH 2026:
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) club to Denver for International Women’s Day, which was once again, a phenomenal event on a snow Friday!
Eight students from the WISE club of LPHS attended World Denver’s International Women’s Day. Highlights included meeting the keynote speaker, the first female President of Costa Rica, and hearing from a panel of CEOs spanning the medical and global trade industries. They also saw Water for People honored for their innovative work in equipping communities around the world with lasting clean water access.
Photo with the former President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla:
FEBRUARY 2026:
*** LP SPEECH AND DEBATE: We had a great National Qualifier tournament this weekend at Pine Creek High School, with many standout performances and a tremendous team effort. With over 20 schools competing, here are our results:
Informative Speaking: Grayson Hester- 1st place and qualified for nationals
Dramatic Interpretation- Rylee Call- 1st place and qualified for nationals
Humorous Interpretation- Kayla Perkins- 1st place and qualified for nationals. Andrew Kandrak- 2nd place and qualified for nationals.
Program Oral Interpretation- Jada Roberson- 2nd place and qualified for nationals
Original Oratory- Julianna Wainright- 2nd place and qualified for nationals
International Extemporaneous Speaking- Jada Roberson- 2nd place and qualified for nationals
Duo Interpretation- Carmina Cardenas and Neveah Knowles- 4th place and alternates for nationals.
In Congress, Alaura Byrn and Julianna Wainright qualified for nationals, with Grayson Hester and Beckett Beagley as alternates
Additionally, Beckett Beagley will represent our district at nationals in World Schools Debate
School awards for the National Qualifying Tournaments: 1st place in Speech, 2nd place Overall (Speech and Debate). 1st place in Congressional Debate.
***HOSA: Great Success at the state leadership conference at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, where our delegation participated in symposiums, networking with industry professionals at the expo, hands-on workshops, and academic competition. This conference had over 2300 competitors- the biggest ever. Lewis-Palmer showed up in a big way, bringing home a record breaking number of awards and international qualifiers. The results can be found below:
Competitive Event Results:
*** 18 Total Top 3 Placers: Top 3 Winners are automatically qualified for International Competition
**** 31 Top 10 Placers
ATC Anatomy and Physiology: Mallory Rowe (Top 10) and Lily Sobers (Top 10)
ATC Biology: Annie Chapman (2nd Place), Ben Egbert (3rd Place), Liam Kavanaugh (Top 10) and Nicholas Berthelotte (Top 10)
ATC Career Development: Addi Heisler (3rd Place)
ATC Chemistry: Ben Egbert (1st Place), Liam Kavanaugh (2nd Place), and Lily Sobers (Top 10)
ATC Leadership: Saige Tavernier (1st Place)
ATC Family Medicine Careers: Saige Tavernier (1st Place) and Annie Chapman (2nd Place)
ATC Occupational Health: Saige Tavernier (1st Place) and Addi Heisler (2nd Place)
Behavioral Health: Carson Coryer (2nd Place)
Healthcare Administration: Nicholas Berthelotte (2nd Place)
Medical Law and Ethics: Saige Tavernier (Top 10)
Medical Reading: Annie Chapman (3rd Place)
Nutrition: Audrey Armbruster (Top 10)
Pathophysiology: Ivy Evans (Top 10)
Clinical Laboratory Science: Annie Chapman (3rd Place)
Nursing Assisting: Lily Sobers (1st Place)
Extemporaneous Writing: Annie Chapman (1st Place) and Lily Sobers (Top 10)
Forensic Science: Saige Tavernier and Norah Malachowski (2nd Place) and Ivy Evans and Mallory Rowe (Top 10)
Health Careers Display: Maya Lance and Addi Heisler (Top 10)
CERT: Maya Lance and Carson Coryer (3rd Place)
Special Awards:
Chapter of Excellence Award: Gold Level
National Service Award
Health Care Literacy Ambassador- Gold Level: Mirabel Barr
South Central District Representative: Carson Coryer
Health Professionals Event Lieutenant: Monica Tupper
JANUARY 2026:
***The LP Rock Climbing Team is headed to Regionals with our largest group of qualifiers since 2018! Congratulations to the following climbers: Brooke Douglas, Reese Douglas, Layne Berger, Colin Campbell, Ziegan Ludwig, Sean Pope, Finn Hulsey, Finn Jones, and Kasen Mast. You can come cheer on our climbers on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Gripstone Climbing Gym in Colorado Springs from 9-noon. Good luck, and let's get qualified for State!
***Congratulations to Mr. Sam Anderson - At the CMEA conference this week, he was awarded Outstanding Young Music Educator!!
***Our JAZZ BAND did a fantastic job representing LPHS at the CMEA conference last week!
*** LP Theater students attended the Pikes Peak Region Invitational One Act Competition and performed incredibly! LP won titles for best supporting actor- Ben Egbert, and best actor- Jonathan Lilley. LPHS was the only school to win two awards. This year they ranked the shows, and LP Theater won 1st Place! Congratulations, students, and Mrs. Lilley!
DECEMBER 2025:
Thirteen students from Lewis-Palmer Middle School, Lewis-Palmer High School, and Palmer Ridge High School were recognized for their stellar vocal talents. Through a rigorous competition, they were selected to make the All State Choir. Congratulations, students, and thank you to the amazing educators who help bring out their talents!
NOVEMBER 2025:
These students auditioned and were selected to participate in
Colorado All State Choir in Denver in 2026!
Gavin Hawk
Lilah Arellano
Lindiwe Gichuki
Finn Clark
Jonathan Lilley
Leah Reyes