The CC Year In Photos 2021

The Colorado College Department of Music presents "Elegies: A Song Cycle" by William Finn, an intimate and moving remembrance of departed friends. Photo by Skye Schelz '21

On February 4, 2021, jewelry teacher Brenda Houck works on a project and welcomes two students into her workshop in the basement of Worner Campus Center, where studios are located for the Arts and Crafts Department. Photo by Jennifer Coombes

Professor Emilie Gray's CC105 Winter Ecology course visits Mueller State Park on February 11, 2011, where students were asked to observe and take notes on various tree species and wildlife. The FYE course is designed for Winter Start students. Photo by Jennifer Coombes

Parker Rehmus '22 throws snow at Daniel de Koning '23 on February 25 following a recent snowfall on the campus of Colorado College. Photo by Patil Khakhamian '22.

Magdalena Sotelo '21 smiles for the camera while climbing Kindergarten Wall on April 24, 2021, at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. Students with the group Latinx Climbers participated an introductory outdoor education clinic to learn the basics of rock climbing. Photo by Katie Klann

CC Mobile Arts Program Assistant Mitra Ghaffari ’17, Program Director Naomi Wood, and Engineer Dimitri Klebe pose in front of the mobile arts van. During the May First Friday event downtown, CC Mobile Arts launched its initiative to bring the arts to the greater community. During the launch artists led classes, performed on the van's portable stage and sound system and held poetry workshops with the audience. Photo by Jennifer Coombes

On May 17, 2021, members of Colorado College's Indigenous community gather for an end of the year gift-giving celebration. Students, faculty, and elders exchanged gifts and conversation. Here, Felix Sanchez '93 places Ian Chalmers '21 blanket around his shoulders. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

The annual champagne shower celebration for graduating seniors finishing their last class looked a little different in 2021, but was still festive. Photo by Gray Warrior

The annual champagne shower celebration for graduating seniors finishing their last class looked a little different in 2021, but was still festive. Photo by Gray Warrior

Graduates gather for a photo at Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs for the Class of 2021 Commencement. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

At the 2021 Commencement ceremony at Weidner Field, former President Jill Tiefenthaler poses with her daughter, Olivia Rask '21. From left: Then Co-President Mike Edmonds, former President Jill Tiefenthaler, Olivia Rask '21, and then Co-President Robert G. Moore. Photo by Gray Warrior

Edgar Santos '20 celebrates graduating from CC at the 2020 Commencement ceremony. Photo by Jennifer Coombes

On May 30, 2021, members of the Class of 2022 returned to Colorado Springs to celebrate the end of their undergraduate studies. Photo by Chidera Ikpeamarom '22

On June 20, 2021, Conductor and violinist Scott Yoo, director and producer Harry Lynch, and a PBS film crew set up in Colorado College's Stewart House to film segments for the PBS series "Now Hear This." Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

During the 2021 Summer Music Festival, a PBS film crew records a performance as part of the series "Now Hear This," directed and produced by Harry Lynch and hosted by Scott Yoo. On June 21, 2021, Suni Norman plays her violin on the Tutt Library balcony to perform the piece "Quiet City" by Aaron Copland. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

As part of the 2021 Summer Music Festival, director and producer Harry Lynch, host Scott Yoo, and a PBS film crew set up in Shove Memorial Chapel to shoot sections of the PBS series "Now Hear This." On June 22, 2021, musicians gather to perform and discuss pieces by Aaron Copland. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

Summer Music Festival fellow Andrew Stump plays his alphorn in Garden of the Gods Park. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

On June 24, 2021, students in CH250 Organic Chemistry finish up their lab work before the end of the block. Photo by Chidera Ikpeamarom '22

Members of the Colorado College community gather on June 30, 2021, at Stewart House to bid farewell and thank you to Co-Presidents Mike Edmonds and Robert Moore and welcome incoming President L. Song Richardson. From left: L. Song Richardson, Susie Burghart, Mike Edmonds, and Robert G. Moore prepare for their upcoming speeches and toasts. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

On August 18, 2021, current students stand at the ready to assist incoming students with the moving in process. Photo by Gray Warrior

New Student Orientation week is upon us. As first years move into their dorms, familiarize themselves with campus, and get to know each other, President L. Song Richardson welcomes them and their families to CC. Photo by Joshua Birndorf '20

Students watch a performance of "Where Did We Sit On The Bus?" at the Fine Arts Center during New Student Orientation week, Saturday, August 21, 2021. Photo by Gray Warrior

Students have fun at the Fine Arts Center during New Student Orientation 2021. Photo by Gray Warrior

Toya Ora ’23, left, and Luke Anderson ’25, right, race while visiting the Olympic and Paralympic Museum with Capitol Peak Priddy Group during NSO week. Photo by Chidera Ikpeamarom '22