Sept. 17, 2019: After School Death, A Moving Reunion; Green Solutions For Tricky Plastics

By Ryan Warner

September 17, 2019

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49min 22sec

STEM SCHOOL ROBOTOCS TEAM RETURNS — Kendrick Castillo’s father, John, at the STEM School Highlands Ranch robotics lab. Kendrick was killed at the school in a shooting earlier this year. Students there huddled Monday, Sept. 10, 2019, before beginning work on updates to Kendrick’s robot, which they are entering in a competition.

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Sept. 17, 2019: After School Death, A Moving Reunion; Green Solutions For Tricky Plastics

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Until he died in a shooting at STEM Highlands Ranch last spring, Kendrick Castillo was an avid member of its robotics team. Last week, his father paid the group a visit. Also, taking plastic out of to-go cups and can rings. Then, a commuter train from Pueblo to Fort Collins? And, a new “old” fruit at market. Plus, kids join parents at an artistic residency.

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Sept. 17, 2019: After School Death, A Moving Reunion; Green Solutions For Tricky Plastics

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