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The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

The Student News Site of Boulder High School

The Owl

Alexis Herrington

Alexis Herrington, Feature Editor

Alexis has always enjoyed writing as a form of self expression and as a way to engage in current events. She believes that journalism is a perfect way for her to get her writing out into the world. Through writing for The Owl, she hopes to obtain journalistic skills that she can use later in life.

Alexis was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan and moved to Boulder with her family when she was 12. She has two siblings: a little brother and sister. She is often inspired by her little brother. Although he is young, she admires his intelligence, independence, and street smarts.

Alexis enjoys a vast assortment of activities. She loves to learn new languages. She speaks Russian and is currently taking German at Boulder High. She enjoys traveling and wants to see the world. At the same time, she loves the beautiful Colorado outdoors. She often spends time in nature, camping and hiking. In the summers, she works as a lifeguard, and she also swims for the Boulder High team. She has been a swimmer since the young age of four and has loved the water ever since. Alexis has an equal appreciation for both green and purple grapes.

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Crepes, Baguettes and Cigarettes

Alexis Herrington, Feature Editor April 15, 2020

Many students often consider taking their high school education abroad, be it in the pursuit of cultural immersion or stemming from a desire to become more proficient in a foreign language. Whatever the...

A Boulder business promotes itself via a string-light-bedazzled van which drove during the parade.

Boulder’s Annual Parade of Lights

Alexis Herrington and Eleanore Hoffmeyer January 28, 2020

On Dec. 7, the annual Parade of Lights took place on Pearl St. and Walnut. The event, which has occurred for over 30 years in Boulder, attracted family and friends alike.  The event provided an opportunity...

Share-A-Gift

Alexis Herrington, Feature Editor December 5, 2019

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to give back to the community? This year, Boulder High’s National Honor Society project managers Gavriel Mulligan and Jaden Rausenberger...

Musical artists Goth Babe performing at the Homecoming Concert. Photo by Alexis Herrington.

CU’s Homecoming Concert Review

Alexis Herrington and Eleanore Hoffmeyer November 19, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5th, CU held its annual Homecoming Concert. The concert took place at the University Memorial Center (UMC). The doors opened at 6:30 pm, and the concert itself began at 7:30 pm. The...

The Chilling History of Halloween

Alexis Herrington, Feature Editor October 30, 2019

The roots of Halloween go all the way back to the Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago where Ireland, the United Kingdom, and France are currently located. Every November 1st, they celebrated the festival...

Sleep Deprivation: An Epidemic of the Modern World

Alexis Herrington, Features Editor October 24, 2019

Sleep deprivation and deficiency are much more common in today's world than one would imagine. In a society run by caffeine, sleep is often put on the back burner in order to make time for other responsibilities.  While...

Student Spotlight: Delaney Helgans

Student Spotlight: Delaney Helgans

Alexis Herrington, Features Editor October 15, 2019

Delaney is a Junior at Boulder High School who has a love for horse riding, roping, and steer selling. Delaney shows her horse, Baxter, at 4-H shows. 4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations...

A photograph of a yellow hall pass

Hall Passes—Effective or Unnecessary?

Alexis Herrington, Feature Editor September 8, 2019

It’s a new year at Boulder High, and with every new year comes a new set of rules and regulations imposed on the schools’ students. Among this year's enhanced rules concerning cell phones and student...

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