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The Class of 2014: A look at this year’s valley seniors

Taylor Claydon

Taylor Claydon

School: Eagle Valley High School.

Favorite school moment from any year: Cross-country regionals my freshman year.



Summer plans: Taking a road trip with my family and best friend.

Where are you headed this fall: Hofstra University.

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If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: My family and friends.

In 10 years you’ll be: Successful in what I want to do.

Favorite class you took: Body sculpting.

Class you wish had been offered: Nap time.

Sydney Droegemeier

School: Eagle Valley High School.

Summer plans: I plan to visit my family.

Where are you headed this fall: Colorado Mountain College.

If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: The environment of mountain life and the coolest mom who ever lived.

Favorite class you took: Chemistry.

Class you wish had been offered: Nap time.

Stephen Barela

School: Eagle Valley High School.

Favorite school moment from any year: When Joe Chavez was a guest speaker my sophomore year. Very funny guy.

Summer plans: Work and save money for college.

Where are you headed this fall: Adams State University.

If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: The mountains and my friends and family.

If you’re staying, what are you happiest about keeping: The mountains and my friends and family.

In 10 years you’ll be: I hope to work for Vail Resorts or the U.S. Forest Service in forestry conservation and development.

Favorite class you took: Pre-engineering with Mr. Smiley.

Class you wish had been offered: Physical geography.

Anything else? On to my next adventure …

Sonya Barnett

School: Battle Mountain High School.

Favorite school moment from any year: Winning the state championship game for boys soccer.

Summer plans: Travel, work and spend time with my friends.

Where are you headed this fall: Baylor University.

If you’re leaving Eagle County, what will you miss most: The comfort and security that this valley provides, along with all of the beautiful views.

In 10 years you’ll be: Successful.

Favorite class you took: Environmental science.

Class you wish had been offered: Photography.


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