Elly Collins is a senior ranked fifth in her class at Legacy High School in Broomfield.
She has participated in marching band for four years and was a drum major this year. In October, the band’s performance of “Exodus” took third place in the state competition at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Elly completed her Girl Scout Gold Award in March. For her project, she collected and donated musical instruments for middle school band members in Adams County.
Her volunteer hours have earned her the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Elly has a 4.1 weighted grade-point average and will attend the University of Colorado at Boulder in the fall.
Each week, The Denver Post honors an outstanding youth for his or her accomplishments. King Soopers presents each honoree with a packet including a gift certificate, a letter of commendation and an application for employment. To nominate a student, write to The Denver Post DTW, “Top Kid,” 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202. Enclose information about the nominee, a photograph and the name and phone number of someone we can contact for more information.
