The Steinmark Award is a prestigious award designated for the best of the best of Colorado HS multiple sport athletes who excel in academics, sports, school and community. In all classifications, it is awarded to one boy and one girl in Colorado each year. Did you know that Akon School has had three Steinmark Award winners in the past?
Winners in our history are:
David Hall 2002. David is married with four children living in Arvada, CO. David graduated college with a civil engineering degree and worked as an engineer for 15 years. He is currently back in school to get his master's degree in family counseling. (Son of our science teacher, Mr. Hall)
Sidney (Merrill) Spitzer 2013. Sidney is now living in Wiley, CO with her husband and one year old son. Sidney graduated with a degree in accounting. She works for Nutrien as an analyst, compliance & reporting tax professional. (Daughter of our former 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Merrill)
Jordan Baer-Suter 2015. Jordan is now living in Sterling, CO with her husband and one year old daughter (with a son due in April). Jordan graduated with a nursing degree and works as a nurse at Sterling Regional Medical Center. (Daughter of our former elementary teacher, Mrs. Baer and former high school girls basketball coach, Mr. Baer)
