Anyone interested between the ages of 18-24 please apply. The fall season starts Sept. 2 - Oct 31, and we need 8-10 young adults ages 18-24 to complete projects during that time. Contact: Tara Castaneda, Program Manager @ 719-877-2732 for more info
Athletes of the week:
Calhan - Logan Servaes pitched a complete game shutout with 8 strikeouts in the 10-0 win.
Buena Vista - Travis Arrona hit a walk off RBI double to seal the 4-3 comeback victory.
Rocky Ford - Nicholas Duran was 2 for 3 with 4 runs scored and had a sweet diving catch in the Trojans 19-9 win.
Hoehne - Josiah Avila was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored in our 11-0 victory. He also pitched a no-hitter in the JV game.
La Junta JV - Emilio Baeza-Tafoya has made huge growth this year and is a positive teammate on the field. He is
swinging the bat well and we are excited about his future.
Update from Coach Baca:
⛳️ The Lady Trojans competed in the Fowler Invitational on Friday, April 18th at Cottonwood Links Golf Club. It was a very cold day and the Trojans played hard through the frigid temperatures. There were 11 total teams and the Trojans placed 4th overall with a score of 341. (Not Pictured: Espi Marlow)
Individual Results:
Espi Marlow - 109 (7th)
Emma Netherton - 113 (15th)
Roree Willbanks - 119 (22nd)
Bria Gardner - 137 (44th)
Mayela Magana - 139 (46th)
Mya Marfil 132 (40th)
SFTD Square Dancers: We will have practice on Tuesday AFTER your track/golf/esport practice and/or AFTER the baseball game - come to the HS gym as soon as you are done.
Grab a bite to eat, we won't plan on food.
Jr. High baseball team will have a parent meeting today after practice at 5:45.
HECTOR of the Week
Staff - Carly Koch is my choice for HECTOR of the Week. Carly is a jack of all trades and wears many hats. When she
assigns students work, she ensures that everyone understands the assignment and consistently brings work to ISS
students even on the craziest days, which is very appreciated. She is always smiling and full of wisdom. We are all very
lucky to call her a co-worker and even more so, a friend. Congratulations, Mrs. Koch!
JH - Saphira Rodriquez. Aside from being an incredible artist, she is also extremely caring and empathetic toward her
classmates and her teachers. Saphira demonstrates all aspects of HECTOR, but especially the quality of EXCELLENCE.
HS - Aaron Vargas has been honest and excellent in his classes. He is not afraid to ask questions, nor is he willing to
come up short in his academics. He has a clear goal in mind for his post-secondary plan and continues to work diligently
toward that goal and it's payoff. Aaron embodies HECTOR in his attendance and we are very proud of him.
HS Track Athlete of the Week:
Darian Mondragon has really improved his speed and stride over the course of the last few weeks. His times are
improving and his team notices. Highlights of the week include placing in the 400m and 200m dash at Cheyenne Wells
and not receiving the first black bead of the season.
Jadann Eck stepped onto the track after a few weeks of injury ready to roll. Jadann came in to Tiger Relays as a no time
and placed 8th overall running in the first heat — she did the same in Cheyenne Wells in the 100 and 200. Jadann also
PRed in the long jump jumping off of the 12 foot board for the first time. Her celebratory antics earned her a black bead
for inadvertently tackling Coach Armstrong.
JH/HS Announcements for 4/21
Checkout Val-U-Med Pharmacy on SFTD:
25% off on the 25th
"Slide Into Trojan Baseball Themed Games!" Tuesday, April 22nd theme is: "Home Runs" Blackout your eyes and dress in all black. Please find Mrs. Wallace to put your name in the drawing for a prize!
#HappyTrails………Friday, April 25th is the 91st Annual Santa Fe Trail Day Parade- come check out all the activities sponsored by the Las Animas High School STUCO! It’s not too late to sign up for the parade, call 719-456-0211 to get entered.
SFTD Square Dance Practice: No practice on Sunday (Easter) We will have dress rehearsal/practice on Wednesday and will also practice on Thursday.
JH/HS Families: Friday, April 25th (SFTD) is a school day for Jr. High and High School students. If your student(s) ride a bus, there will be bus service in the morning but not in the afternoon. Please have your JH/HS student(s) communicate with their driver if they will need picked up that morning.
Staff Spotlight: In honor of Administrative Professional Day next Wednesday 👏👏👏👏
91st Annual SFTD King/Queen Candidates! Please join us at the Las Animas High School gym at 2:00 p.m on Friday, April 25th for square dancing, awards and the crowning of the SFTD King & Queen. #HappyTrails
LAES Hot Topics for 4/17
Come join our great team at Las Animas School District!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 LAHS Cheer Team!
Max won his 1st playoff game with a sweep 2-0 and he made it to the 2nd round top 8, and plays this Wednesday the 16th at 4pm, he's ranked 6th in the mountain region. Just wanted to mention he does dual sports also, good job!!!!
91st SFTD LAHS Schedule!
