Tag Archives: holidays

Boulder prepares for event-packed Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 21, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Zoe Dulchinos & Eris Hollingshead, staff writers Memorial Day is around the corner, and as tradition has it, Boulder kicks off the summer with the 2014 Bolder Boulder 10K race and the Boulder Creek Festival. This year will be … Continue reading →

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Four-day weekend allows students to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a variety of fun, relaxing ways

Posted on February 25, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Jacque Szarmach, staff writer Students at Boulder High were lucky enough to not only have Valentine’s Day off of school on Feb. 14, but also a much-needed four-day weekend to spend with their special someone, friends or family. Many … Continue reading →

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Boulder High students ring in the New Year with celebrations, resolutions

Posted on January 13, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Kelley McQuillen, staff writer The New Year is a chance for people to start fresh and have a clean slate. People get to move on from the past year and begin again, and for many people, the tradition is … Continue reading →

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For many seniors, holiday gifts include a ticket to higher education

Posted on January 3, 2014 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker & Keile Kropf, editors The holiday season brings more than just stockings and candy canes to Boulder High seniors as early-action college applications are beginning to roll in. After years and months of hard work preparing for … Continue reading →

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Truck accident in front of Boulder High reminder for people to be extra cautious on roads during holidays

Posted on December 19, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Hayleigh Criss & Kylee Worthington, staff writers Students crowded around an accident scene outside the high school Monday morning after a bakery truck smashed first into a tree and then into a pole on the corner of Arapahoe and 15th … Continue reading →

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Winter weather enhances enjoyment of holiday activities in Boulder

Posted on December 19, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Jacque Szarmach & Kylee Worthington, staff writers When the snow falls in Boulder, Colorado, most think that outdoor activities are put to a halt. However, many people love the snow. In this community, many love to see the snow-covered … Continue reading →

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Teens plans for Thanksgiving break range from skiing and sunbathing to catching up on school work and squeezing in college visits

Posted on November 27, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Hayleigh Criss & Kelley McQuillen, staff writers As Thanksgiving break approached, students at Boulder  High prepared for a fun week off from school, many with plans ranging from going skiing/snowboarding or laying on the beach soaking up the blazing … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Traditions of Halloweens-past fade as teens succumb to pressures of high school

Posted on October 31, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Zoe Dulchinos, staff writer When I was little, the weeks and sometimes months leading up to Halloween consisted of making creative Halloween costumes with my mom from scratch. The long nights of hard work would all pay off at … Continue reading →

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Boulder’s Lights of December parade kicks off holiday season in style

Posted on December 9, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, staff writer Even if it is not beginning to look a lot like Christmas due to the weather, the annual Parade of Lights held last weekend on Dec. 1 kicked off the holiday season with a dazzling … Continue reading →

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Boulder High students hyped for scariest holiday of year

Posted on October 31, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, staff writer As Halloween approached, many Boulder High School students were psyched for the special holiday. “I am so excited for Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday all year, and it happens to fall on my birthday,” junior … Continue reading →

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