Merit Academy Merit Academy Volleyball. (Photo courtesty Merit Academy) Merit Academy Cross Country (Photo courtesy Merit Academy) Merit Academy students in various sporting activities deserve congratulations after finishing up great Fall season. WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merit Academy students in various sporting activities deserve congratulations after finishing up great Fall season. The School of Rhetoric (high school grades) XC (cross-country) team had some excellent results at the Air Academy Kadet Invitational on October 11, 2025. Congratulations to varsity runners: J. Noel - 5th place (18:29) A. Richards - 14th place (23:23) N. Viele - 61st place (29:11) The results of the School of Logic (middle school grades) penultimate race of the season were: B. Whitaker - 7th place (6th grade boys) K. Whitaker - 33rd place (7/8 grade boys) M. Canter - 62nd place (7/8 grade boys) D. Illingworth - 63rd place (7/8 grade... Read more

Maj. General Joe Arbuckle, USA (Ret.) Maj. General Arbuckle (Ret.) discusses threats facing America’s freedom—from woke ideologies in the military to China’s growing power. We have to have total trust and confidence in each other for our very lives in the military.”— Maj. General Joe Arbuckle USA (Ret.)COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the September 26, 2025 episode, Maj. General Joe Arbuckle (Ret.), Board Vice Chairman-At-Large of Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services, Inc. (STARRS) discussed restoring America’s security. Click here to view the show: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/69yeffzx20wdm2uortdjz/GTN-TL_0104-Major-General-Joe-Arbuckle-MSTR-20250926.mp4?e=1 Maj. General Arbuckle graduated from college in 1968 and entered the Army in 1969 as a private. Following training as a combat engineer, he was later commissioned upon graduating from Engineer Officer Candidate School in 1970. Having volunteered for duty as an Infantry Officer, he served a year in Vietnam on Advisory Team 22, embedded with... Read more

AMF 2025 Stage (Photo courtesy Perini) Official AMF Logo AMF Merchandise (Photo Courtesy Lessa) (Photo Courtesy of Rustic Lens Media) We were truly blown away by the outpouring of, ‘Please do this again!”— Derek Waggoner, AMF event founderWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The second annual America’s Mountain Festival (AMF) was announced today by Colorado founder Derek Waggoner, to be held at Tava House Properties in downtown Woodland Park, Colorado, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. AMF promotes itself as a celebration of the music, art, and culture of the West. “The event will feature an award-winning lineup of Western/Red Dirt performers,” said Waggoner, who is also the chief executive officer of the Tava investor group, the entity constructing the Tava House property at Woodland Station and the location of the festival. “We believe that music is a universal language that has the power to unite people... Read more

WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Woodland Park School District (WPSD) announced its 2025 Colorado School Performance Framework results, reflecting the district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and ongoing efforts to support student achievement across all schools. Merit Academy was included in the September 10th announcement. Click here. https://www.periniassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WPSD-Press-Release.pdf About Merit Academy Merit Academy is a public charter school in the Woodland Park School District. https://www.merit.academy/ Merit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/meritacademyk12 https://wpdsk12.orgMichael Perini Merit Academy +1 719-651-5943 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.... Read more

Today, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife made a public announcement regarding the North Shore Marina contract This milestone reflects our shared commitment to preserving, enhancing, and providing access to Colorado’s beautiful natural resources.”— said Kevin O’Neil, Owner and CEO of the O’Neil Group.PUEBLO WEST, CO, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The O’Neil Group is excited to announce the successful signing of our long-term contract with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for the North Shore Marina, extending our partnership for an additional 20 years. “This milestone reflects our shared commitment to preserving, enhancing, and providing access to Colorado’s beautiful natural resources,” said Kevin O’Neil, Owner and CEO of the O’Neil Group. Today, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife made a public announcement regarding the marina contract. Click here: https://cpw.state.co.us/news/09122025/lake-pueblo-state-park-north-shore-marina-operator-provide-services-through-2045 The North Shore Marina, situated on Pueblo Reservoir, has been a vital center for outdoor recreation, connecting residents and visitors with... Read more

AWM Logo WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Honoring The Late Charlie Kirk WHAT: Andrew Wommack Ministries Hosts Event Honoring Charlie Kirk WHO: Andrew Wommack and a special panel WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00pm MDT WHERE: 800 Gospel Truth Way, Woodland Park, CO 80863 MEDIA NOTES: 1. Media check in at the campus gate then at the front desk by 5:15pm MDT 2. No video - livestream at www.gtntv.com 3. Still photography is permitted 4. Media will be seated in a designated section 5. Andrew Wommack and speakers will not be available for interviews Recent Press Statement on the death of Charlie KirkPublic Relations AWMI +1 719-651-5943 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or... Read more

AWM Logo Charis Bible College Logo Truth & Liberty Logo WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES, CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE and TRUTH AND LIBERTY STATEMENT ON CHARLIE KIRK: QUOTE: "Today, the world lost a true American hero in Charlie Kirk. A fearless leader, a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, a friend to many, a father and a husband, with God’s help, Charlie changed the course of a generation. His ability to clearly and powerfully articulate truth has reignited the fires of liberty and a love of God and Country in America. His death was the result of senseless violence and untamed animosity. Join us in praying for his wife and children and the entire team at Turning Point USA. Charlie was truly a world changer, and we were blessed by his Ministry. Although we are mourning the loss of this great man, we take... Read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the occasion of TPUSA (Turning Point USA) Charlie Kirk's death and on behalf of the STARRS organization, Lt Gen Rod Bishop (USAF, Retired), Chairman of the Board, released this statement: "We at STARRS so enjoyed working with Charlie Kirk! He was a wonderful father, patriot, and unmatched voice in opening the eyes of our youth (and their elders) to the vision and genius of our Founding Fathers! We are indebted to his dedicated efforts as a member of the USAFA Board of Visitors. Charlie shed a searing light on social justice distractions and helped return our alma mater to its mission of preparing Air and Space warriors to hit the ground running on graduation day. Our love, respect, and prayers go out to his grieving wife and two children. We thank the Lord, He blessed us with this giant,... Read more

Merit Academy Prepares to Build a Tiny Home Merit Academy Careers In Construction Colorado In partnership with The Seed & Bean, Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC), and the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs (HBA). We’ve envisioned this since the moment Merit Academy was launched. This is an incredible program we are offering our students and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”— Dr. Gwynne Pekron, Headmaster, Merit AcademyWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merit Academy is launching an exciting Tiny Home construction program for students, thanks to a partnership with The Seed & Bean, Careers in Construction Colorado (CICC), and the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs (HBA), the sponsoring CICC chapter for Merit Academy. Students will design and build a 240-square-foot Tiny Home on an 8-by-20-foot trailer, complete with a loft bedroom, full kitchen, bathroom, and living area. They will... Read more

Merit Academy The results highlight Merit students' effort and ability, as well as the tremendous work and dedication of the instructional and support staff Our students performed very well again this year, and we’re proud of their continued efforts toward mastery.”— Gwynne Pekron, Ph.D., Headmaster, Merit AcademyWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merit Academy students achieved excellent results according to recently released Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Scores for Colorado schools for the 2024-25 school year. “Our students performed very well again this year, and we’re proud of their continued efforts toward mastery,” said Gwynne Pekron, Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and Headmaster of Merit Academy. Merit Academy’s CMAS scores for “Percentage met/exceeded Proficiency” in English and Math: English = 62.8% average across all grades, compared to the State’s 44.8%. Math = 46.5% average across all grades, compared to the State’s 35.9% “The results highlight our students'... Read more

The current American political environment is conducive to the spread of socialism, according to Markowsky COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An article titled "Democratic Socialism -- The Philosophy of Poverty" by Alexander G. Markovsky has been added to the 'STARRS Authors' series, according to Dr. Ron Scott, USAF Colonel (Ret.), STARRS President & CEO. "We felt it appropriate to add this article to our online library for the public, as there is a growing trend of candidates supporting or identifying with socialism in America." "The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members and endorsees include individuals from New York, Minnesota, Texas and more." Scott said. Available on the STARRS website is a bibliography about the author: "Alexander G. Markovsky, the Soviet émigré who earned a Ph.D. in economics and political science from the University of Marxism–Leninism and an MS in structural engineering from Moscow and Kharkov... Read more

Air Force Academy Graduate. F-15 Fighter Pilot. Space Force Commander. Former USAF Lt. Colonel. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Matt Lohmeier, formerly STARRS Executive Vice President, as the Under Secretary of the US Air Force. "Congratulations, Matt, we are very proud of you and know you will do a great job," said Colonel Ron Scott, PhD, USAF (Ret.), President and CEO of STARRS. "Airmen and Guardians are lucky to have a leader like you." ABOUT STARRS STARRS’ mission is to help educate all Americans regarding the criticality of having a military that focuses solely on the essential readiness needed to fight and win our Nation’s wars. Winning requires a military that provides equal opportunity and a meritocracy leadership system that rewards high standards, ethical character, teamwork, and selfless service to our Nation. This mission accomplishment requires the elimination... Read more

America's Mountain Festival (Photo courtesy Perini) (Photo Courtesy Brooke Kluttz) (Photo Courtesy Rebecca Sloan Photography) AMF Merchandise (Photo Courtesy Rustic Lens Media Leesa Shamlin) AMF Official Logo Premiere Red Dirt Music Event Held July 5, 2025 AMF presented itself as a celebration of Western music, art, and culture. We are honored to have these nationally known country-western/red dirt performers.”— Derek Waggoner, AMF event founderWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF), held on July 5, 2025, at Woodland Station in downtown Woodland Park, was a success, according to festival founder Derek Waggoner, the CEO of the Tava Investor Group, which is building the Tava House property at Woodland Station. Local headlines included, “Music festival shows what’s possible.” “Move Over Nashville!” “Music Festival Gets Rave Reviews.” URL: https://gazette.com/pikespeakcourier/music-festival-shows-whats-posssible/article_cba76fa9-4a40-45bf-9663-2d502e465198.html URL: https://www.mountainjackpot.com/2025/07/16/move-over-nashville/ https://gazette.com/pikespeakcourier/from-wildflowers-to-red-dirt-guest-column/article_321304e5-fd00-4ea3-8865-6d84c3e89d8e.html “Ticket holders traveled from Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Kansas,” Waggoner said. “The crowd included... Read more

Student participants from Merit Academy's Chess and Rubik’s cube tournament pose with their teachers, Mrs. Swinehart, right and Ms. Ware, left. Merit Academy Students had a great time mastering skills learned over the school year. Congratulations to all of the gold, silver and bronze winners.”— Dr. Gwynne Dawdy Pekron, Merit Academy HeadmasterWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merit Academy students in all grade levels, School of Grammar, School of Logic, and School of Rhetoric enjoyed a fun end of year activity this past May. They participated in a chess and Rubik’s cube tournament. “Students had a great time mastering skills learned over the school year,” said Dr. Gwynne Dawdy Pekron, Merit Academy Headmaster. “Congratulations to all of the gold, silver and bronze winners.” School of Grammar (Elementary Level) Chess Beginners Sean Neauber-Gold Maddox Fry-Silver Emmet Manley-Bronze Intermediate Simon Hanson-Gold Evan Raczkowski-Silver Lyle Dickenson-Bronze Advanced Brec'han Turotte-Gold... Read more

(Flyer Courtesy of STARRS) The guest speaker is Stanley Ridgley, PhD, a professor, former military intelligence officer and author of a new book. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS officials announce a town hall via Zoom with Stanley Ridgley, July 16 at 10 a.m. (MST). Ridgley, PhD, is a professor, former military intelligence officer and author of the new book: “DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education”. His previous book was "Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities". Dr. Ridgley is Clinical Full Professor of Strategic Management at Drexel University. He holds a Doctorate and Master’s in International Relations and Security from Duke University and an International MBA from Temple University. He is a Russian language linguist and former Military Intelligence Officer. "During the town hall, he will discuss his new book, “DEI Exposed” which... Read more