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The Vanguard School spoils Colorado Springs Christian School basketball Senior Night with gritty win
Nothing seemed to be going right for The Colorado Springs Christian School on Senior Night. “Tonight was probably the night we shot the worst the whole year,” boys basketball senior Maximiliano Corta-Cordova said. “We shot horribly. We are never going to shoot that badly ever again.” The Lions’ shooting woes and a stout defense by…
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The Vanguard School boys soccer makes history, wins first home playoff match to advance to state quarterfinals
The Vanguard School’s boys soccer team won its first postseason match in 10 years long before the season started. The Coursers won it back in May. All it took was an idea from coach Emil Banzhaf. “Our school is all about excellence academically and when we come out on the field, why don’t we bring…
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Nique Clifford returns home for first NBA game back in Colorado
For one night, the Nikola Jokic jerseys had some competition at Ball Arena. You could tell from the moment No. 5 in white checked into the game this wasn’t a typical visitor’s welcome in the Mile High City. That’s because Denver — and everyone else that came from across the state of Colorado — recognizes…
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The Vanguard School celebrates 30th year, school choice legacy
In 1993, Colorado made public charter schools the law of the land. In 1995, Colorado Springs opened its first options for this kind of school choice. Offering a classical liberal arts education, Vanguard is the culmination of parents searching for more rigorous and structured instruction that was typically found in private schools. Dress codes to…
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Overcoming injury, The Vanguard School goalkeeper Avery Banzhaf excels in historic season for the Coursers
Avery Banzhaf rolled his ankle, twice, in a preseason scrimmage just three days before The Vanguard School’s soccer season opener. It was painful, but the team’s starting goalkeeper didn’t think twice about continuing to play. Injured for the first six games, Banzhaf has allowed six goals in nine games to help the Coursers to an…
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Former teachers at Colorado Springs’ Vanguard School allege flaws in mandatory reporting process
Her student was known to exaggerate, administrators at The Vanguard School, a K-12 charter school in Colorado Springs, allegedly told then-junior high Latin teacher Mary Beth Arendash. He was one of those “problem” kids whom staff warned her about at the beginning of the year, she said. But Arendash thought she recognized other factors. Rather…
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Is vaunted Vanguard fair to students with disability needs? Some argue no
The academically top-ranked charter school in Colorado Springs has displayed a pattern of discrimination against children with special needs and shirked its lawful responsibilities, some parents and teachers are alleging. The Vanguard School’s high marks on standardized testing they say are partly the result of cherry-picking students most likely to succeed under its rigorous curriculum…
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Saturday’s Prep roundup: Isabella Janney wins it for Coronado girls’ soccer in overtime
GIRLS’ SOCCER Coronado 1, Mesa Ridge 0, OT Garry Berry: After 80 minutes of scoreless play, Hannah Burgess set up fellow senior Isabella Janney for the overtime winner and Coronado improved to 3-6 overall. Milena Cheney earned the shutout. Mesa Ridge (5-5) had a four-game win streak snapped. Widefield 7, Florence 1 The Gladiators got…
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Saturday’s Prep roundup: Isabella Janney wins it for Coronado girls’ soccer in overtime
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GIRLS’ SOCCER Coronado 1, Mesa Ridge 0, OT Garry Berry: After 80 minutes of scoreless play, Hannah Burgess set up fellow senior Isabella Janney for the overtime winner and Coronado improved to 3-6 overall. Milena Cheney earned the shutout. Mesa Ridge (5-5) had a four-game…