Alumni

Alumni Recognitions

Alumni Awards

Each year, Mullen High School proudly recognizes outstanding alumni who exemplify the Mustang spirit through their accomplishments, service, and leadership. Recipients are thoughtfully selected through a nominations committee made up of alumni representatives and school administrators. Awardees are honored during Homecoming Weekend in the Fall, where we celebrate their impact and connection to the Mullen community. Click the + to explore each award and its criteria.


Nominate an Alumni
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? We’d love to hear from you!
Email alumni@mullenhigh.com to submit a nomination.

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Alumni Achievement Award

    1. The recipient has made an exceptional achievement in his/her field of endeavor.
    2. The recipient's current or past actions or public positions have not been disrespectful of or in conflict with the moral teaching and traditions of the Catholic Church.
    3. A person who has received this Award may not receive it a second time for the same achievement; but such person may receive it a second time for a different achievement.
    Past Recipients: 
    • Ashley (Coakley) Adamson ‘00
    • Father Brady Wagner ‘00
    • Rob Witwer ‘89
    • Rick Hays '70

  • Alumni Community Service Award

    This Award may not necessarily be awarded annually, but periodically when a particularly deserving recipient(s) is deemed worthy of the Award and meets the following criteria:
    1. The recipient has contributed a substantial amount of service and effort to some segment of society external to Mullen High School, consistent with the Lasallian tradition and our commitment to social justice.
    2. The recipient's current or past actions or public positions have not been disrespectful of or in conflict with the moral teaching and traditions of the Catholic Church.
    3. Service and effort to the programs of Mullen High School are not a criteria for this Award, except to the extent that such service and effort are reflected in No. 2 above.
    4. Prior recipients are not eligible to receive this Award for the same service and effort, but recipients may receive said Award a second time for a different service and effort.
    Past Recipients:
    • John Horan '74
    • Carrie Coors Tynan ‘97
    • Msgr. Ed Buelt '74
    • Joe O'Dea '82
    • Dan O'Dea '80
    • Walt Coughlin '80

  • Alumni Professional Hall of Honor

    This Award may not necessarily be awarded annually, but periodically when a particularly deserving recipient(s) is deemed worthy of the Award and meets the following criteria:
    1. The recipient(s) has reached the highest level of professional achievement in their athletic field
    2. The recipient has maintained an abiding interest in the general welfare of Mullen High School.
    3. The recipient has shown leadership in the advancement of Mullen High School.
    4. The recipient's current or past actions or public positions have not been disrespectful of or in conflict with the moral teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
    Past Recipients:
    • Brian Kormondy '10 (Lacrosse)
    • Alex Smith '00 (Football)
    • Jim Deidel '67 (Baseball)
    • Mike Trujillo '78 (Baseball)
    • Bo Scaife '99 (Football)
    • Brittany Charboneau '06 (Cross Country)
    • Erik Smith '10 (Lacrosse)
    • Ryan Hewitt '09 (Football)
    • Scott Wedman '70 (Basketball)
    • David Tate '83 (Football)
    • Clint Zavaras 85 (Baseball)
    • Mark Holzemer '87 (Baseball)
    • Danielle Foxhoven '08 (Soccer)
    • Ashley (Tait) Wengert '05 (Golf)
    • J.K. Scott '14 (Football)

  • Alumni Service Award

    1.  The recipient has contributed a substantial amount of service and effort to the programs of Mullen High School.
    2. The recipient has maintained an abiding interest in the general welfare of Mullen High School.
    3. The recipient has shown leadership in the advancement of Mullen High School.
    4. The recipient's current or past actions or public positions have not been disrespectful of or in conflict with the moral teaching and traditions of the Catholic Church.
    5. A person who has received this award may not receive it a second time; but such person may receive the Alumni Sustained Outstanding Service Award if he/she meets the criteria set forth hereafter for said Award.
    Past Recipients:
    • Mike McCabe ‘55
    • John Schwappach ‘81
    • Chris Martinez '84

  • Alumni Sustained Outstanding Service Award

    This Award may not necessarily be awarded annually, but periodically when a particularly deserving recipient(s) is deemed worthy of the Award and  meets the following criteria:
    1. All of the criteria for the Alumni Service Award;
    2. The recipient may have received the Alumni Service Award but it is not required; and
    3. He/she currently is providing active service to Mullen High School and has done so for a minimum of 10 years.
    Past Recipients:
    • Craig Bowman ‘65
    • Robert Riley ‘72
    • Tony Messenger '85

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Alumni Spotlights

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  • MAR 2 1962, MAR 3 1962 Ovation For Carnival Royalty Queen Sheila Volzke and King James Smid receive ovation from court at Mardi Gras Carnival Ball Friday at Denver Hilton. Affair was a benefit for J.K. Mullen High School. Credit: Denver Post (Denver Post via Getty Images)

    Mardi Gras, the Mullen Gala Story

    by Natalie Paul '20, Alumni Advancement Coordinator
    Understanding the history of Mullen High School and how that shaped who we are as a community is essential. Mullen High School has celebrated Mardi Gras for 65 years. “The history of Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years. As Christianity spread, it acted as a time for indulging in rich foods before Lent began on Ash Wednesday, marking the start of fasting” (History.com Editors, 2025). As Christianity expanded, larger Roman Catholic populations around the world embraced the celebration. Some of the most famous places for Mardi Gras include Brazil, Venice, and New Orleans, which draw in thousands of tourists for the festivities (History.com Editors, 2025).
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  • Colleen winning the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway during halftime at the 2024 Big 12 Championship Game on December 7, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (AP Images for Dr Pepper)

    Dr Pepper® Announces the Winners of the 16th Annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

    Provided by Keurig Dr Pepper
    Four College Students Received $100,000 Tuition Award

    FRISCO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper®, part of the Keurig Dr Pepper portfolio of brands, today announced the student winners of the 16th annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, who were each awarded $100,000 in tuition funds during the College Football Conference Championship games on Saturday, December 7th. Eight finalists participated in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway at the ACC, Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten championship games, competing to see who could throw the most footballs into an oversized Dr Pepper can in 30 seconds.
     
     
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  • Dennis Pleuss/Jeffco Public Schools

    Former Mullen linebacker tackling the challenges of a first-year elementary school principal

    by Dennis Pleuss with Colorado Preps
    LITTLETON — As a linebacker for Colorado State University from 2007 to 2010, Dr. Rick Brewer knew how to analyze a situation in front of him.

    Now, as a first-year principal at Ute Meadows Elementary School in Littleton the 36-year-old in using those same tools he used on the football field when he led the Rams with 105 tackles his senior season.
     
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  • Full Circle: How one prep athlete’s journey turned into opportunity for others

    by Doug Ottewill with Mile High Sports
    When it was all said and done, Michael Mancinelli had been a major contributor on three straight state championship teams; it was an impressive run that included a 33-game winning streak. Mullen High School, where Mancinelli enjoyed a rarified streak of success as a high school football player, was dominant from 2008 to 2010. Such excellence provides opportunity.
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