Kyle Jones, a senior at Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, is a Boettcher Scholar semi-finalist and a valedictorian candidate with a 4.0 grade-point average.
He is an Eagle Scout, member of the National Honor Society and captain of the varsity Knowledge Bowl team.
Kyle plays the euphonium and trombone, and is in the Bear Creek Concert Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo. He is the drum major of the marching band.
Kyle played the role of the wizard in “Once Upon a Mattress” and Marcellus Washburn in “The Music Man.”
He has received the American Chemical Society Award and is a lifeguard at the Ridge Recreation Center in Littleton.
Kyle plans on attending the University of Northern Colorado or the University of Colorado with the goal of becoming a high school music teacher.
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,” 101 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Enclose information about the nominee, a photograph and the name and phone number of someone we can contact for more information.
