Denver (Essay 1)

When was Denver founded?
Where did Denver get it's name?
How large is Denver's population?
Are there any Universities or Colleges in Denver?
What are some unique current events that have taken place in or around Denver?

Denver, Colorado was founded in 1858.

I couldn't find anything on how Denver got it's name. However, Denver was previously called St. Charles.

Data collected from a July 2008 census reveals Denver had a population of 598,707 people.

There are several colleges and Universities in and around Denver. These include Regis University, Johnson and Wales University, University of Colorado-Denver, and University of Denver.

A $92 Million High School is Built in Colorado

 WESTMINSTER - It's been several years in the making and it's made quite a few headlines in the process. On Monday, the doors opened on the brand new Westminster High School.

"It's out of this world, this school," Senior Dillon Lynch said. "There's nothing better than Westminster High School right now."
The $92 million high school, located on West 68th Avenue, was built using bond money approved by Adams 50 voters four years ago.
It is the first new high school built in the district in 35 years and features state of the art security and learning technology.
"Our entire building is WiFi, a lot of technology in every classroom, smartboards, things of that nature, laptops, ways for students to get online and really use technology for learning," Principal Pat Sanchez said. "I think our auditorium is state of the art, very beautiful gymnasium, weight room, just all around feels more like a college campus than it does a high school."


The incoming freshman class will not only experience a new building, they'll be learning in a new national education model, which Sanchez says is standards-based.


"Students are able to move based on their performance," Sanchez said. "So, kids get to either move on and accelerate when they need to, or if they need extra help, they can get that immediately. And the intent is for learning to be the constant, time to be the variable."


There are five "academies" that students choose to enroll in; visual performing arts, bio-medical, global business, liberal arts and the academy of architecture, construction and engineering. The students take classes that are apart of the basic core curriculum would be found in any high school, and the academies help them focus in on potential choices in secondary and higher education.
Lynch was on hand to help with Monday's freshman orientation, helping dispel the rumors that high school is a scary place, and to help the newcomers feel comfortable.
"I've never, ever seen a school this big before, or of this caliber," Lynch said. "It's amazing."