MEET OUR BOARD
We believe in the power of people, which is why we are deeply committed to Denver West High School Alumni Association.
By creating a space where professionals from all backgrounds and industries can meet, chat, network, and build relationships, we believe each individual can grow exponentially.
Get to know our board members a bit more below!
Bernie graduated from West High School in the class of '67 and is the President of the Alumni Association '20-'21. He was a teacher and coach in Denver Public Schools for 30 years and then a substitute in DPS for an additional 20 years. He considers himself fortunate to have been able to teach on-and-off at West High for 15 years. His involvement with the West High Alumni Association started around 1975 as faculty representative to the Alumni Board.
Carol is a graduate of West High School and has served DPS families since 1994. She has provided support to families grieving the loss of loved ones, determining immigration issues, dealing with suicidal clients, runaways, and substance abuse. She has led grant-funded programs and after-school programs to support the academic needs of children. She has also supported administrative staff by assisting in school crises and daily operation.
Rita Cordova graduated from West High School in 1963. She worked in the office in secretarial positions at West High School from 1987-2000 and has served on the West Alumni Board at various times from 1990 to the present. Rita is the Historian and oversees the Alumni Room. In addition, she helps co-coordinate running the West Campus Food bank with many of alumni volunteers for students and families. Rita has two adult married children and two grown grandchildren.
Barbara graduated class of '78 and is currently serving as a West High Alumni board member, volunteer at the West High Alumni food bank, and on the Scholarship Committee. She was a proud West High cheerleader and met her husband while in school here. She and her husband have stayed very involved with the school and have continued support for sporting events and the Singing Christmas Tree.
Emilio graduated from West High in '69 and has been a member of the board since 2018. His sister and four of his brothers also graduated from West High which inspired his mother to get her GED. All while raising her 10 children on her own. Emilio works with the other board members and volunteers at the food bank to serve the families of West High School on Fridays and Saturdays. He also enjoys fishing and getting together with the other 69ers at Christmastime to exchange gifts and catch up.
Adam, a proud '93 graduate of West High School, serves as the Communications Chair for the '23-'24 Alumni Association. He holds a degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is an esteemed member of the 50th Leadership Denver Class of 2024. Adam began his involvement with the West High Alumni Association in 2023.
Dan graduated class of '64 and is the first vice-president of the current board. His parents, siblings, and aunts and uncles all graduated from West High School. He has retired after a 37-year career with Denver Public Schools facilitated by his attendance at West High.