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Lewis-Palmer High School
Lewis-Palmer High School (LPHS) is a public high school in Monument, Colorado. It is one of only two high schools in the Lewis-Palmer School District 38, the other being Palmer Ridge High School. 2006 Issue The school refused to give its 2006 valedictorian her diploma after she mentioned Jesus Christ in her commencement speech. Corder pursued legal action against the school district. The court ruled against Corder by declaring that the graduation was a school-sponsored event and therefore the school was under the obligation to uphold the constitutional separation between church and state. The court also ruled that the school's policy for graduation speeches was too vague, and thus unconstitutional due to the "chilling effect" that is created by overly broad rules. Notable Teacher In 2015, Kathy Thirkell won the Colorado Teachers of the Year award. Notable alumni * Josh Scott (basketball), professional basketball player and former University of Colorado basketball star. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monument, Colorado
The Town of Monument is a Home rule town situated at the base of the Rampart Range in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Monument is one of the three communities that make up the Tri-Lakes area (along with Palmer Lake and Woodmoor). The town is part of the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 700,000 in 2019. Monument is bordered by Pike National Forest on the west, Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Academy to the south, Bald Mountain, True Mountain, and Spruce Mountain to the north, and Black Forest and rolling plains to the east. Monument was first settled as a stop along the Rio Grande Railroad in 1872, and the area was incorporated as a town called Henry's Station in 1879, but the name was later changed to Monument. The town population was 10,399 at the 2020 United States Census, an increase from the population of 5,530 in 2010 and 1,971 in 2000. On April 1st, 2019, the town declared itself to be a Seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Scott (basketball)
Josh Scott (born July 13, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Yokohama B-Corsairs of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball at the University of Colorado under Tad Boyle, where he was an All-Pac-12 Conference player for the Buffaloes. College career Scott played for the Colorado Buffaloes under coach Tad Boyle. Scott is one of just two players in Colorado history, joining CU Athletic Hall of Famer Cliff Meely, to record 1,700 points, 900 rebounds and 100 blocked shots. His name is scattered throughout the Colorado career record book ranking second in free throws made (504) and blocked shots (162), third in rebounds (974) and games started (120), fourth in free throws attempted (655), fifth in minutes played (3.761) and double-doubles (36), sixth in games played (124), eighth in scoring (1,709) and field goals made (600), 13th in field goal percentage (.519), 18th in free throw percentage (.769), 28th in steals (80) and 50th in assists (125). He w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Theler
Derek Theler (born October 29, 1986) is an American film and television actor and model. Acting career Theler started his acting career in 2009, starring in several minor roles in TV series such as '' The Middle'', ''Cougar Town'', and '' The Hills''. In between acting gigs, Theler appeared as a model in TV commercials. He first landed a Coke Zero commercial in 2009. This was followed by a campaign for State Farm, in which he played a "hot guy" who was conjured up by three women. He has also been in commercials for Nike, Kayak.com, Arby's, and Verizon. Aside from acting, he was also the writer and executive producer of a short film called ''Intrusion''. In 2012, Theler landed his first major role when he was cast in the ABC Family comedy ''Baby Daddy'', playing Danny Wheeler, the brother of the title character. Also that year, Theler starred as Riggins in the web series '' Project S.E.R.A.'' In 2015, he starred as Chase Walker in the movie ''Shark Killer'', which released on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Sipes
Jennifer Marie Shakeshaft (born December 26, 1984) is an American actress and model living in Los Angeles, California. Early life Shakeshaft was born and raised in Monument, Colorado. She attended Lewis-Palmer High School. She was a member of the school forensics team, and participated in local stage performances such as ''Cinderella'' and ''The Sound of Music''. She played volleyball throughout high school. She attended the University of Colorado and American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Career Shakeshaft's early career consisted of working in many commercials, including T.G.I. Friday's, Joe's Crab Shack, Nokia, and Pepsi. She became the co-host of ''GameStop TV'', a monthly in-store video airing in GameStop locations across the United States. The exact date of her departure is unknown, but on October 2, 2009 on her Twitter account she posted, "Farewell GameStop, it's been fun!". She contributed her vocal skills to the Adult Swim version of ''Crayon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Biggest Loser (American TV Series)
''The Biggest Loser'' is an American competition reality show that initially ran on NBC for 17 seasons from 2004 to 2016 before moving to USA Network in 2020. The show features obese or overweight contestants competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight. Premise Each season of ''The Biggest Loser'' starts the 30-week competition with a weigh-in to determine the contestants' starting weights, which serve as the baseline for determining the overall winner. The contestants are grouped into teams of three, each wearing separate colored T-shirts. Depending on the season a team may work with a specific trainer or all trainers may work with all contestants. The trainers are responsible (in conjunction with medical personnel retained by the show) for designing comprehensive workout and nutrition plans and teaching them to the contestants. However, the contestants are individually responsible for implementing the principles t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Lyons
Kimberly Lyn "Kim" Lyons (born May 5, 1973) is an American athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist, and fitness model who has appeared several times on the covers of many health and fitness magazines and has also starred on the United States version of the competitive reality television show, '' The Biggest Loser''. She originally replaced fellow trainer Jillian Michaels in season 3, but competed against her in season 4. She did not return for season 5, and has not made an appearance since. Subsequently, she appeared at the 2008 Miss America pageant as a panelist, and wrote a book entitled '' Kim Lyons: Your Body, Your Life''. Education Initially intending to become an airline pilot, she attended Colorado State University and instead majored in Human Development and Nutrition (she decided to change her major because of her "love and passion for health and fitness"). After her graduation in 1995, she began teaching aerobics, which led to her competing in the famous Galaxy Fitness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Garrity
Patrick Joseph Garrity (born August 23, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played for ten years in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a member of the National Basketball Players Association Executive Committee from 2000 to 2008 where he served as secretary and treasurer. He is currently the assistant general manager of the Detroit Pistons. High school years At Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument, Colorado, Garrity was a three time All-State selection and part of the 1994 Class 4A State of Colorado High School Basketball Championship team. He was a three time All-State selection and the Class 4A player of the year for the 1993–94 season as well as valedictorian of his high school class. His jersey, number 53, is retired at Lewis-Palmer High School. College career At the University of Notre Dame, Garrity played four years with the Fighting Irish averaging double-digits in scoring in all four seasons, including a 23.2 point-per-game aver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams—26 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada—since the 2023 season. The league is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. Major League Soccer is the most recent in a series of men's premier professional national soccer leagues established in the United States and Canada. The predecessor of MLS was the North American Soccer League (NASL), which existed from 1968 until 1984. MLS was founded in 1993 as part of the United States' successful bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The inaugural season took place in 1996 with ten teams. MLS experienced financial and operational struggles in its first few years, losing millions of dollars and folding two teams in 2002. Since then, developments such as the proliferation of soccer-specific stadiums around the league, implementation of the Desi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Burling
Robert Charles Burling (born October 15, 1984) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender. Career College Burling played college soccer at Loyola Marymount University and with Colorado Springs Blizzard in the USL Premier Development League before being drafted in the 4th round (45th overall) by Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2007 MLS Superdraft. Professional Burling was not offered a contract by Galaxy, and instead signed for Chivas USA three months later. He made over twenty appearances for Chivas, but did not score a goal. Burling was traded to San Jose Earthquakes on September 11, 2009 in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. Burling was left exposed by San Jose in the 2011 MLS Expansion Draft and was selected by expansion side Montreal Impact. He never signed with Montreal and his rights were traded to Chivas USA for one season's use of an international roster slot on July 6, 2012. Burling officially signed with Chivas USA on August 17, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado Buffaloes Men's Basketball
The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team represents the University of Colorado Boulder. The team competes in the Pac-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Tad Boyle. The Buffaloes have competed in fourteen NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Final Four in 1942 and 1955. Colorado has played in nine National Invitation Tournaments, winning the tournament in 1940 and making the semi-finals in 1991 and 2011. The Buffs won the Pac-12 conference tournament in 2012, their first season as a member. Team history The Silver & Gold become Buffaloes The Colorado Men's Basketball team was initially known as the Silver and Gold, and began play on January 10, 1901 and beat State Prep School 34–10. While unaffiliated their first few seasons, the school joined the Rocky Mountain Conference in 1909. From 1902–1935, the school racked up a 200–151 record. In 1934, the Silver and Gold became known as the Buffaloes. CU students rented a buffalo calf to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commencement Speech
A commencement speech or commencement address is a speech given to graduating students, generally at a university, although the term is also used for secondary education institutions and in similar institutions around the world. The commencement is a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students. A commencement speech is typically given by a notable figure in the community or a graduating student. The person giving such a speech is known as a commencement speaker. Very commonly, colleges or universities will invite politicians, important citizens, or other noted speakers to come and address the graduating class. A student speaker may deliver remarks either in lieu or in conjunction with a notable outside figure. Student commencement speakers are often valedictorians or may otherwise be elected by their peers to represent the student body. Despite meaning "beginning", ''commencement'' may be mistaken to mean "ending" due to its association with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
