Outstanding Alumni 2025
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Janet Damon
Janet, a graduate of West High School in 1993, was involved in various activities during her time here.
Damon is a finalist for National Teacher of the year. She received the 2024 Extraordinary Teacher Award from Suntec Concrete, the 2023 African Americans Who are Making a Difference Award, the 2022 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, the 2022 Inaugural Making Our Futures Brighter Award, and the 2020 Library Journal Mover and Shaker Award. She has also earned fellowships from Facing History and Fund for Teachers. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University, a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Denver, and an educational specialist degree in leadership for educational organizations from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Become a Member
The time we spent at West High and the relationships we enjoyed there are the foundation of our present and future. As time goes by, it becomes more important to keep those memories alive. The Alumni Association offers a place to stay in touch with classmates and provides information on what’s happening at our alma mater. To ensure you receive information and to help the Association provide scholarships and other assistance to graduates, please complete this PAYMENT COUPON and forward with your check to:
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West High School Alumni Association
PO Box 36132
Denver CO 80236
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Also, please update your contact information by including the following information in an email to the Association — this will ensure you are contacted for future reunions and information on activities at the school in which you may want to be included:
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Name (Please include maiden and married last name)
Phone
Email Address
Graduation Year
Achievements
Click here for Outstanding Alumni Award Nomination Requirements and Process
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We have many alumni who have contributed to the community in a variety of ways and we are proud of our Cowboys. Below are current and past recipients who serve the West High School spirit. Please click on the links to read about these amazing individuals.
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2022 Outstanding Alumni Award - Maria Lupita Monclova - Class of '75 & Catarino "Ray" Salas - Class of '76
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2021 Outstanding Alumni Award -
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2020 Outstanding Alumni Award - Jose G Lopez - Class of '50
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2019 Outstanding Alumni Award - Benita Olivas - Class of '70
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2019 Outstanding Alumni Award - Oriole Fuller Hart - Class of '55
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2018 Outstanding Alumni Award - Sfc. Chantel Y. Sena-Diaz - Class of '91
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2018 Outstanding Alumni Award - James "Moon" Malone - Class of '69
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Past Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
Past Alumni Association Presidents
Friends of West High School Awards
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