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Luke Harris (12) watches the masters at Boomerang Links golf course in Greeley. The playoff hole had everyone holding their breath.
Green jackets and greatness: Masters 2025 Recap at Augusta National
May 16, 2025
Girls track athletes pose for a photo after racing at a meet in Arizona. The meet was a nationally competitive meet that the team was able to qualify for and compete at. (Photo by Lyndsey Lewis, used with permission)
Girls track athletes break multiple individual, relay records through unwavering teamwork
April 23, 2025
The senior class officers lead the senior class in chants during the Homecoming Week assembly. Many seniors are now solidifying their post-secondary plans. (Photo by Hanna McKay, used with permission)
Senior students take the next step, commit to post-secondary plans
April 18, 2025
Rize Simmons performs poems at the national Poetry Out Loud competition last year. He won the state competition and will be going back to nationals again this year. (Photo by James Kegley, used with permission)
Senior qualifies for the national Poetry Out Loud contest in Washington D.C.
April 14, 2025
The Unified Basketball team cheers before their City Showcase game on March 20. Some students attended the game to get footage for the Reel Impact Showcase.
Windsor students compete in (dis)ability showcase video contest
April 14, 2025
Wizards' Wizdom: Academic Spotlight
Wizards’ Wizdom: Academic Spotlight
May 22, 2025
People shop in the greenhouse for plants grown by the horticulture class. The horticulture class worked all semester to grow these plants.
FFA hosts its annual Johnny Jacoby Greenhouse sale
May 20, 2025
Students hike up the Horsetooth Rock trail with Carley Foxx (staff). The group originally intended on going to Left Hand Canyon in Boulder, but had to switch plans last minute due to weather.
Adventure education class improvises, hikes in both Boulder and Fort Collins due to weather
May 15, 2025
Tess Cooper (11) studies for her college trigonometry test. Cooper is in seven concurrent enrollment/AP courses. (Photo by Sariah Richmond, used with permission)
Students prepare for AP test season, learn how to handle the stress
May 15, 2025
New York trip students and chaperones pose with a statue in Central Park. This took place on the final day of the New York trip. (Photo by Julie Estrada, used with permission)
Theater students travel to New York City, attend Broadway performances
May 1, 2025
Keegan Miller (10) and Allison Ayotte (10) give SART presentations on April 29. These presentations are designed to educating students on sexual violence.
Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) gives presentations, spreads awareness
May 22, 2025
The Dungeons and Dragons club plays the game during lunch. The game consists of a dungeon master and a group of players called a party.
Dungeons & Dragons club builds community, reflects on year
May 22, 2025
Windsor says goodbye to its retiring FFA officers during the FFA banquet on May 8. Johnny Gilbert (11) said, “I’ve been in FFA for three years, and I had a really fun time this year. It didn't feel too long, and it was fun to see some of my friends get their awards. (Photo by Olivia Webb, used with permission)
Photo slideshow: FFA holds annual banquet, honors FFA students
May 20, 2025
People shop in the greenhouse for plants grown by the horticulture class. The horticulture class worked all semester to grow these plants.
FFA hosts its annual Johnny Jacoby Greenhouse sale
May 20, 2025
Windsor's five FCCLA district officers pose for a photo with their props. They used these props in a speech and related them to their skills they would bring to the leadership role. (Photo provided by Jessica Teal)
Five students take on FCCLA leadership roles at the district level
March 12, 2025
Wizards' Wizdom: Arts Spotlight
Wizards’ Wizdom: Arts Spotlight
May 22, 2025
New York trip students and chaperones pose with a statue in Central Park. This took place on the final day of the New York trip. (Photo by Julie Estrada, used with permission)
Theater students travel to New York City, attend Broadway performances
May 1, 2025
Rize Simmons performs poems at the national Poetry Out Loud competition last year. He won the state competition and will be going back to nationals again this year. (Photo by James Kegley, used with permission)
Senior qualifies for the national Poetry Out Loud contest in Washington D.C.
April 14, 2025
students perform "super trouper"
Photo slideshow: Staff, students get ready for curtain call during “Mamma Mia!” night rehearsals
April 8, 2025
Ace Carson (12) shows off a crochet piece that she is working on. Carson has been crocheting for almost eight years and learned from her mom.
Students knit up fun with crochet and knitting projects
March 3, 2025
Ben Britton (12) gears up to head on the field for his senior night game. “Even though we lost our senior night game it was really fun being recognized for all that we bring to the team," Britton said.
Photo slideshow: Boys lacrosse season recap
May 22, 2025
Ethan Fillinger (12) stands amongst his team after they won their game 13-8 against Severance on March 11. This was one of the games that helped bring them up to the start of the playoffs.
Baseball team advances in playoffs despite pitching injuries
May 20, 2025
The Wizards celebrate after winning the state championship agianst Green Mountain 60-49 on March 16. This was coach Jonathan Rakiecki's (staff) first title as head coach.
WHS coach first in 101 years to win a state basketball championship
May 20, 2025
Hayden Williamson (12) walks off the field after a great game. Though WHS lost the game, Williamson scored four points throughout it.
Lacrosse team honors seniors and all that they bring to the team on senior night
May 19, 2025
Seniors pose for a group photo after being honored by their team and community. Each athlete received a gift bag from the team and coaches.
Photo slideshow: Boys swim and dive team delivers on senior night with victory over Rocky Mountain
May 19, 2025
Lucas Penn (11) claps behind the race blocks. Penn has multiple superstitions before races, such as clapping three times while on the blocks. (Photo used with permission from Lucas Penn)
Junior swimmer goes “around the world”
May 22, 2025
Schleiger sports his dad's bunker gear on a visit to the firehouse. Schleiger's dad graduated from Windsor High School in 2004. (Photo provided by Torin Schleiger)
Senior balances academics, extracurriculars while pursuing dream career
May 20, 2025
Kaden Sanger (12) swims in his final regular season race for WHS. As co-captain of the team, he pushed himself daily for the whole season. (Photo provided by Kaden Sanger)
From pool to classroom, senior makes waves as future collegiate swimmer, educator
May 15, 2025
English teacher Lily Scaggs (staff) works on her computer. Scaggs became the newest WHS teacher in January.
Windsor welcomes new face in English department
April 10, 2025
Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) explains an assignment to advanced chemistry students. Sesemann walked around the classroom asking questions to help the students understand.
National board-certified chemistry teacher passes more than just academic lessons onto students
February 27, 2025
Students hike up the Horsetooth Rock trail with Carley Foxx (staff). The group originally intended on going to Left Hand Canyon in Boulder, but had to switch plans last minute due to weather.
Adventure education class improvises, hikes in both Boulder and Fort Collins due to weather
May 15, 2025
New York trip students and chaperones pose with a statue in Central Park. This took place on the final day of the New York trip. (Photo by Julie Estrada, used with permission)
Theater students travel to New York City, attend Broadway performances
May 1, 2025
Students pose on Emerald Lake. The adventure ed class snowshoed in Rocky Mountain National Park for their second adventure of the semester.
Adventure ed class explores Rocky Mountain National Park
April 4, 2025
Second grade students at Tozer give fresh vegetables to cafeteria staff to serve at lunch. The students grew this food using a tower garden and the help of Windsor FFA students.
Elementary school students grow their own vegetables for lunch using tower gardens, the help of Windsor FFA Students
February 21, 2025
Willie Brown (staff) and his family pose for a picture after the retirement ceremony in May 2024. Brown served 26 years in the military. (Provided Willie Brown)
Windsor High School welcomes new campus monitor
January 30, 2025

The Windsor Chronicle

The Windsor Chronicle
The Dungeons and Dragons club plays the game during lunch. The game consists of a dungeon master and a group of players called a party.
Showcase
Dungeons & Dragons club builds community, reflects on year
Oliver Bilotte, Reporter • May 22, 2025
Students hike up the Horsetooth Rock trail with Carley Foxx (staff). The group originally intended on going to Left Hand Canyon in Boulder, but had to switch plans last minute due to weather.
Showcase
Adventure education class improvises, hikes in both Boulder and Fort Collins due to weather
Tristyn Bruning, Editor • May 15, 2025
New York trip students and chaperones pose with a statue in Central Park. This took place on the final day of the New York trip. (Photo by Julie Estrada, used with permission)
Theater students travel to New York City, attend Broadway performances
Michala Taylor, Reporter • May 1, 2025
The senior class officers lead the senior class in chants during the Homecoming Week assembly. Many seniors are now solidifying their post-secondary plans. (Photo by Hanna McKay, used with permission)
Senior students take the next step, commit to post-secondary plans
Sophia Jensen, Reporter • April 18, 2025
News
Green jackets and greatness: Masters 2025 Recap at Augusta National
Torin Schleiger • May 16, 2025
Girls track athletes break multiple individual, relay records through unwavering teamwork
Tristyn Bruning, Editor • April 23, 2025
Senior students take the next step, commit to post-secondary plans
Sophia Jensen, Reporter • April 18, 2025
Senior qualifies for the national Poetry Out Loud contest in Washington D.C.
Cyrus Toms, Reporter • April 14, 2025
Windsor students compete in (dis)ability showcase video contest
Karis Beeman, Reporter • April 14, 2025
Arts
Wizards’ Wizdom: Arts Spotlight
Haleigh Haddon, Reporter • May 22, 2025
Theater students travel to New York City, attend Broadway performances
Michala Taylor, Reporter • May 1, 2025
Senior qualifies for the national Poetry Out Loud contest in Washington D.C.
Cyrus Toms, Reporter • April 14, 2025
Photo slideshow: Staff, students get ready for curtain call during “Mamma Mia!” night rehearsals
Sophia Jensen, Reporter • April 8, 2025
Students knit up fun with crochet and knitting projects
Sophia Jensen, Reporter • March 3, 2025
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Sports
Ben Britton (12) gears up to head on the field for his senior night game. “Even though we lost our senior night game it was really fun being recognized for all that we bring to the team," Britton said.
Photo slideshow: Boys lacrosse season recap
Cyrus Toms, Reporter • May 22, 2025

Ethan Fillinger (12) stands amongst his team after they won their game 13-8 against Severance on March 11. This was one of the games that helped bring them up to the start of the playoffs.
Baseball team advances in playoffs despite pitching injuries
Adyson Roles, Reporter • May 20, 2025

In an abrupt turn of events, the varsity baseball team has advanced to the start of the playoffs after beating Fossil Ridge High School 4-3 on...

The Wizards celebrate after winning the state championship agianst Green Mountain 60-49 on March 16. This was coach Jonathan Rakiecki's (staff) first title as head coach.
WHS coach first in 101 years to win a state basketball championship
Haleigh Haddon, Reporter • May 20, 2025

Recently, the Windsor High School basketball team, under the leadership of head coach Jonathan Rakiecki (staff), won the state championship title...

Lucas Penn (11) claps behind the race blocks. Penn has multiple superstitions before races, such as clapping three times while on the blocks. (Photo used with permission from Lucas Penn)
Features
Junior swimmer goes “around the world”
Oliver Bilotte, Reporter • May 22, 2025

Lucas Penn (11) started swimming in second grade when he saw his friends swimming on a summer league. This year he became one of two WHS swimmers...

Schleiger sports his dad's bunker gear on a visit to the firehouse. Schleiger's dad graduated from Windsor High School in 2004. (Photo provided by Torin Schleiger)
Senior balances academics, extracurriculars while pursuing dream career
Karis Beeman, Reporter • May 20, 2025
Kaden Sanger (12) swims in his final regular season race for WHS. As co-captain of the team, he pushed himself daily for the whole season. (Photo provided by Kaden Sanger)
From pool to classroom, senior makes waves as future collegiate swimmer, educator
Torin Schleiger, Reporter • May 15, 2025
English teacher Lily Scaggs (staff) works on her computer. Scaggs became the newest WHS teacher in January.
Windsor welcomes new face in English department
Michala Taylor, Reporter • April 10, 2025
Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) explains an assignment to advanced chemistry students. Sesemann walked around the classroom asking questions to help the students understand.
National board-certified chemistry teacher passes more than just academic lessons onto students
Tristyn Bruning, Editor • February 27, 2025
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