Mid/Sr High School News: 3 concerts and 3 awards
BAND/CONCERTS:
Lyons Middle/Senior High School concert schedule:
Thursday, Oct 19: Fall Choir Festival: Longmont HS @ 7:00PM
Tuesday, Oct 24: Fall Jazz Band Concert: Oskar Blues @ 7:00PM (free)
Wednesday, Oct 25: Band Concert @ 7:00PM (free)
The Middle/High School Band will be leading the Lyons “Spooktacular” Halloween parade on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Want to celebrate a Colorado High School Music Teacher or Speech & Debate coach who you think is doing an outstanding job of advocating for the arts and making a difference in kids’ lives? Nominate them for the CHSAA Outstanding Music Educator Award. Deadline for nominations is November 1. www.CHSAANOW.com
TOP RANKING:
Give your students and Lyons teachers a big shout-out as Lyons M/S has received top rankings in Colorado’s School Performance Framework, excelling in academics and readiness. It’s also in the top 10% of US high schools per U.S. News & World Report, emphasizing our dedication to student success. CLICK HERE to read more!
PRIDE PLEDGE FUNDRAISER:
Still time to donate to the mid/sr high school fundraiser! only 2 WEEKS LEFT in the Lions Pride Pledge. (although parents, and the general public can donate year-round) == Principal Chris Frank said: “I’d also like to extend my sincere appreciation for your support in our inaugural Lyons Pride Pledge Fundraiser. We are well on our way to reaching our fundraising goals, thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated Lyons parent community. We’re almost there, and we could use your help to finish the fundraiser strong.”!
Anyone can contribute to the Lyons Booster Club through a direct donation or by purchasing one of their “spirit packs”. The spirit packs contain different “logo” products, like stickers, decals, and flags. Contributions are tax deductible, and eligible for company matching. Their goal is to reach $15,000. They also have several businesses sponsors. So far the Juniors and 8th graders are at the top, and the middle school is at the bottom of funds brought in.
“Two big examples of how the money is spent is uniforms and field trips, but the list is extensive as if it helps the students and staff know than we want to support it financially if we can. This pledge drive is the first of our new fundraising efforts as Booster’s has stepped away from Bingo,” said Audra, president of the Booster Club.
Plus, don’t forget, the middle and high school grade level that earns the most will EACH enjoy an ice cream sundae party for the entire grade! 
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Congratulations to our top 20 finishers and All Conference award winners at the Mile High League Cross Country Championships. Sage Wynja placed 1st in the boys race and was named the Mile High League Runner of the Year. Lyons will host the 2A region 1 state qualifying meet on October 19th, Thursday. Great work Lions!
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GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM CHAMPS
The girls won the REGIONALS, and will be playing the STATE FINALS this weekend!
Regular Season record: 16-5
Finished regular season #5 in the state of Colorado for 3A — the top 8 school host regionals so we hosted regionals Saturday October 14.
Regionals Scores:
10:00 AM LYONS VS. THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY — LYONS WON 13-3
12:15 PM, Lamar vs. Gunnison — Lamar won 15-3
REGIONAL CHAMP (game 1 winner vs. game 2 winner) LYONS VS. LAMAR — LYONS WON 6-4
State Games: The Lions, now head to the 3A state tournament at Aurora Sports Park next weekend. The word in the field is that the team dominated the games, and that they have the best pitcher in the state, Ceci Chiaravalle. Ceci had 19 more strikeouts in the circle, giving her 232 on the season, which is second-best in the state. Seeded fourth at the 3A tournament, the Lions face No. 13 La Junta in the first round.
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State leaders this season:
Leading the team in batting average, Ava Vasquez batting .426
Leading the team in Home Runs, Ceci Chiaravalle with 3.
Leading the team in stolen bases, Elle Magaldi with 11.
Leading the team with hits, Ava Vasquez with 29.
Leading the team with RBI’s, Ceci Chiaravalle with 21.
Ranked 2nd in CO for strikeouts, Ceci Chiaravalle with 232 K’s.
Front Row (left to right): Surri Walker, Morgan Elson, Lauren Hunter, Ceci Chiaravalle, Ava Vasquez, Anna Santesteban, Elle Magaldi === Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Tim McCulley, Luci Santesteban, Leora Hagan, Phoebe Mollenberg, Maysa Ganzel, Hannah Chiaravalle, Autumn Johnsey, Gretta Wynja, Assistant Coach Abby Wynja, Head Coach Julie Vasquez
NOTE: The Lyons Recorder will announce the final scores in the two STATE TOURNAMENTS, cross country, and softball, in our “Editor’s Notes and News Briefs.”
The school front office is open from 7:30am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday. (303) 823-6631
