September News
Compiled by Cara DeGette, Editor, GPHN
16 Angels To Be Inducted Into The East Hall Of Fame
Artist Jordan Casteel, historian Phil Goodstein and civic leader James Mejia are among 16 Park Hillians and notable East High graduates who will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this year.
The notable Angels, announced last month, will be formally inducted in a celebration on Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Denver Art Museum. The hall of famers represent more than a century of outstanding accomplishments in various fields, from sports to the arts and sciences, education, medicine, military leadership and civic life. This year’s Heritage Hall inductees include:
• Dr. Sharon Brown Bailey (1953-2021) — Education and Civic Leader, graduated 1971
• Joe Barry Carroll — NBA Basketball Champ, Author, graduated 1976
• Jordan Casteel — Artist and Portrait Painter, graduated 2007
• Dr. Renee Cousins King — Pediatrician and Philanthropist, graduated 1970
• Dr. Robert DuPont — Psychiatrist and Public Health, graduated 1954
• Adm. Edward Ellsberg (1891-1983) — Navy Admiral and Military Historian, graduated 1909
• Gladys Caldwell Fisher (1887-1952) — Sculptor and Art Educator, graduated 1926
• Phil Goodstein — Author and Historian, graduated 1970
• Gerie Butler Grimes — Community Activist, graduated 1968
• Christopher Herlinger — International Journalist and Author, graduated 1977
• James Mejia — Civic Leader, graduated 1985
• June Morris Schwarcz (1918–2015) — Enamelist, graduated 1936
• Alan Titus — International Opera Singer, graduated 1963
• Tina Walls — Businesswoman and Civic Leader, graduated 1973
• Philip Wilcox, Jr. — Diplomat and U.S. Ambassador, graduated 1954
• Andrew Woolfolk (1950-2022) — Musician and Recording Artist (Earth, Wind & Fire), graduated 1968
East High is Denver’s oldest high school, with a track record for producing many successful graduates. Check out eastangelfriends.org/ for information about the Sept. 29 event and to see past inductees in the Angels hall of fame.
Friendship Powwow Sept. 10 At DAM
The Friendship Powwow, one of the longest-running events at the Denver Art Museum, is set for Saturday, Sept. 10. The Powwow is designed to celebrate the culture and creativity of diverse Indigenous communities across Denver and the Front Range.
Native American dance competitions are held, as well as kid-friendly activities and prize drawings, and artist, food and vendor booths. Vendors include fry bread and Indian tacos, as well as artists showcasing jewelry, crafts and clothing.
The music and dance performances run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Grand Entry, when all the dancers perform together, will begin at 11 a.m. inside the Martin Building’s new Sie Welcome Center and Sturm Grand Pavilion, at 13th and Bannock downtown.
Sept. 10 is a free day at the museum, and general admission will be free of charge for all visitors. For more information, check out denverartmuseum.org.