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Celebrating Excellence: A Showcase of WPS Talent
Westminster Public Schools was filled with excitement on Saturday as the district hosted Celebrating Excellence!, an inspiring event recognizing the incredible talent, creativity, and hard work of our students. The event brought together our school community to highlight outstanding achievements across academics, the arts, STEM, the annual spelling bees, science fair, Geo Bee, Westy’s Got Talent, Lego League, Math Counts, and more.
From breathtaking innovative projects to powerful performances and academic showcases, Celebrating Excellence truly lived up to its name. A huge congratulations to all of our participants and winners! Your hard work and passion continue to inspire us all. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the judges, Board of Education members, and parents who took the time to support and encourage our students throughout this event. Your dedication makes a lasting impact on their growth and success.
VIEW LIST OF WINNERS BELOW PICTURES
DISTRICT SPELLING BEE
ELEMENTARY WINNERS
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1st Place - Harris Park Elementary - Gwen Stone
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2nd Place - Harris Park Elementary - Elizabeth Mota
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3rd Place - Colorado STEM Academy - Aryan Welch
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS
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1st Place - John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy - Arpit Poudel
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2nd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy - Abayah Castillo
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3rd Place - Tennyson Knolls Preparatory - Brayden Romero
MATHCOUNTS
COMPETITION WINNERS
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy - Mariia Plevako, Samuel Marantino, Thomas Kirchberg, and Virginia Baker
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2nd Place - Sunset Ridge PreK-8 - Jorge Cordova Mendoza, Xavier Pineda Guerrero, Luc Moen, Jayden Vang, Jaidy Carbajal Leyva, Keven Insy, Sebastian Garcia Diaz
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3rd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy - Layla (Axel) Garcia, Janessa Lawrence, Anay Diaz Vazquez, Makayla Jester
GEOGRAPHY BEE
ELEMENTARY WINNERS
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1st Place - John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy - Aria McCoy, Ari Brenneman, Marcos Hernandez-Nava
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2nd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy - Emma Ceja, Danilo Vazquez Sanchez, Andres Saratega Ortiz
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3rd Place - John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy - Matteo Madera Valenzuela, Emmarie MacDonald, Erin Loya Granillo, Noah Baca
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS
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1st Place - Westminster Academy of International Studies - Sara Elias Navejas, Alice Wilkinson, Leandro Garcia
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2nd Place - John E Flynn A Marzano Academy - Ayden Schreiter, Persaya Van Horn, Hunter Sullivan, Steven Martinez
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3rd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy - Rowan Mason, Mia Castillo, Diamanti Martinez, Rainn Avila
SCIENCE FAIR
ELEMENTARY WINNERS
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1st Place - Harris Park Elementary - Lesley Bodunrin
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2nd Place - Mesa Elementary - Anthony Bartolo
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3rd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy - Gunnar Hellerstedt, Mia Espinal, Kevin Jimenez Rivera
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy - Lincoln Loecher
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2nd Place - Colorado STEM Academy - Estelle Loppnow
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3rd Place - Colorado Sports Leadership Academy - Sebastian McDonald
WESTY'S GOT TALENT
K-8 WINNERS
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1st Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy | Justice Avila & Claudia Aguinaga | Dance to "Baker"
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2nd Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Samuel "Sammy" Marantino & Thomas "Tommy" Kirchberg | Piano and Violin Duet
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3rd Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy | Emma Ceja | Singing "The Wizard and I"
HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Melanie Paredes Briones | Singing "El Crucifijo De Piedra"
WESTY'S GOT SKILLS 🌍
COMPETITION WINNERS
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Axel Ventura, Jacob Harris
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Saray Martinez
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3rd Place - Westminster High School | Dhyana Garcia
INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROJECT
COMPETITION WINNERS
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Evelin Delgado Vega and Jordy Medina Valverde
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Saray Martinez
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3rd Place - Westminster High School | Dhyana Garcia
2025 Virtual Winners
ATHLETICS & AGILITY
All Levels
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Chase Long, Level 4 | "My Skateboarding 2024"
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2nd Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Taavi Troupe, Level 5 & 6 | "The Grind to Greatness"
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3rd Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Noelle Chin, Level 5 | "BMX Bikes"
CREATIVE WRITING
Levels K-5
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1st Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy | Emma Ceja, Level 4 | "The Fun Ride"
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2nd Place - Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Madison Lankutis, Level 2 | "The World Through My Words"
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3rd Place - Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Fransheska Torres Agudelo, Level 3 | "Snow and Rain"
Levels 6-8
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1st Place - Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Isaac Melendez, Level 8 | "Just for Fun"
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2nd Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Virginia Baker, Level 7 | "Skyr, a World Building Project"
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3rd Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Virginia Baker, Level 7 | "Itslian, a New Language"
Levels 9-12
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Aiden Martin, Level 11 | "Unwanted House Party"
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Shayla Paz, Level 11 | "Kaden, The Ghosthunter"
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
All Levels
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Sophia Baker, Laila Jimenez Molen, Kathleen Padilla, Hunter Zimmerman, Levels 4 & 5 | "FLL Innovation
LET STAFF SHINE
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Michelle Music, Visual Arts Teachers | "Sneakers"
PAY IT FORWARD
All Levels
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Aylin Zamarron Gonzalez, Hanna Fernandez, Levels 11 & 12 | "HOSA Blood Drive"
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Silvana Munoz, Jazzlyn Vasquez, Level 10 | "HOSA Blood Drive"
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3rd Place - Westminster High School | Camila Cordova, Level 11 | "ACCE Business and Marketing Poster"
PERFORMING ARTS
Levels K-5
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1st Place - John E. Flynn, A Marzano Academy | Persephone Lor, Level 2 | "Castle on a Cloud -- Piano and Singing"
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2nd Place - Westminster Academy for International Studies | Rebeka Siler and Damian Ocegueda, Levels 4 & 6 | "Mexican Dancing"
Levels 6-8
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1st Place - Metropolitan Arts Academy | Metropolitan Arts Academy Dance, Levels 6-8 | "Paperman"
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2nd Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Virginia Baker, Level 7 | "Violin"
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3rd Place - Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Balentina Zubia, Level 7 | "Singing"
Levels 9-12
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Kedyn Menchu Cruz, Level 12 | "ComaRide"
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Melanie Paredes Briones, Level 11 | "Original Composition -- Harp"
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3rd Place - Westminster High School | Gabriella Fuentes, Level 10 | "Be Thou My Vision -- Violin"
STUDENT FILM
Levels 3-5
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1st Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Stephany Machuca Hernandez, Level 5 | "Stephany's Trip to L.A."
Levels 9-12
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Show Ryan, Level 10 | "Aurora Borealis"
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2nd Place - Westminster High School | Kedyn Menchu Cruz, Level 12 | "Freudian Tragic"
YOU TEACH US
Levels 3-5
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1st Place - Sherrelwood Elementary |Taavi Troupe, Level 5 & 6 | "Welcome to Taavi's Math Class
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2nd Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Elora Jean Yanos, Level 5 | "How to Paint a Tree"
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3rd Place - Orchard Park Elementary | Milan Tovar Contreras, Level 4 | "The Mysteries of Our Universe"
Levels 6-8
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1st Place - Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Imelda Rodriguez, Level 8 | "Sewing"
VISUAL ARTS
Levels K-2
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1st Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Adrian Tello Leyva, Level 1 | "Picture of Colors"
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2nd Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Lily Flores-Epperle, Level 1 | "Frozen Dragon and Cute Chick"
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3rd Place - Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Eliatnny Navas Sanchez, Level 1 | "Mr. Skeleton"
Levels 3-5
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Eowyn Music, Level 3 | "Hoshi and Smiles"
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2nd Place - Sherrelwood Elementary | Briana Yosselin Castro Hernandez, Level 5 | "Briana Magic Art"
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3rd Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Amelia Music, Level 5 | "Leaves and Sister"
Levels 6-8
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1st Place - Colorado STEM Academy | Virginia Baker, Level 7 | "Izzy's Robe"
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2nd Place - Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Rosa Elena Machado Sevilla, Level 8 | "La Virgen Maria and She Who is Seeking"
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3rd Place - Sunset Ridge PK-8 | Mia Victoria Casas Zapata, Level 8 | "Tim Burton Self-Portrait; Beyond the Wonderland; It's Always a Pink World"
Levels 9-12
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1st Place - Westminster High School | Anneliese Lopez, Level 11 | "Record It, You'll Remember; Junkhead; Send Regards; Purity Culture Kills Ingenuity"
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2nd Place - Hidden Lake Secondary School | Brooke Marlin, Level 12 | "My Journey"
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3rd Place - Westminster High School | Hazel Rowthorn | "Changing Seasons; Prince Rupert's Drop"
