Peer Counseling is a program designed to allow students to talk with others their own age about a variety of issues. There are two peer counselors available in the counseling office every hour who have been trained to handle these different issues. Students are encouraged to come and address their concerns with the peer counselors on their free period.

The Counselors can receive email at peers@imaginemail.com. They are able to answer questions on any issue you might have.

Hi my name is Kimberly Lorenz. I became a peer counselor because I love helping people and I wanted to make a difference in our high school. My other activities at CHS include being a member of the National Honor Society and the captain of the Poms squad. I have been a pom for two years and I was a JV cheerleader before that. Between doing homework, practicing, going to games and planning activities for peer counseling I don't have very much free time. When I do find some time for myself I enjoy working out, hanging out with my friends, and drawing. I have a small family of four including a little sister named Melissa who is a freshman this year. I am going to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder next school year. I can't wait for the freedom of living on my own and handling my own life. I plan to try out for Express next year, which is the pom squad at CU. I am not positive about what I want to do for a career but I am thinking about something in marketing or psychology.

I think our peer-counseling program is a really great way for students to get help from people that know more about problems they may be having. I hope that I can help as many people as possible this year!

Hi! My name is Tammy and I am here to help you. I enjoy going to the movies and anything that deals with the outdoors. I have played softball since I was five years old and I also run track. I love to go rollerblading and mountain biking on the weekends. I also like to go snowboarding in the winter. Some of my favorite movies are Titanic (which is my favorite of all time), Meet Joe Black, Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, Shakespeare in Love, Patch Adams, She's All that, Saving Private Ryan, and GI Jane, only to list a few. Just in case anyone was wondering I don't like the movies just because of the actors (i.e. Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt). My favorite actor and actress of all time are Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock.

My family life is pretty normal. I have a younger sister and one mother and father. I have Jack Russell Terrier named Fireball. We get along most of the time, even though my sister is a freshman this year and she gets on my nerves sometimes. We moved to Colorado four years ago from San Diego. I was a freshman at the time and it was one of the most devastating times of my life.

My school life is pretty normal also. I take two AP classes and Calculus is the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. My college plans are a little bit different than most people because I have enlisted in the Navy and I hopefully will get an ROTC scholarship so I can go to college and not pay for it. Looking back on high school I am almost glad it is over and I can move on. I am going to miss the people that I have met and am friends with but I'm glad that I am going to meet new people next year. The one piece of advice that I could give to any high school student is to always work hard even when you think that it is not going to take you anywhere. Believe me, when your senior year comes and you can't get into a college because you slacked off your freshman year you are going to be kicking yourself. Other than that high school was a wonderful experience and I sure am going to miss it but I am happy to be moving on.

The reason that I became a counselor was first of all that I wanted to help others, but it was also because I wanted to dig into myself and figure what kind of person I am. Before I became a peer counselor I didn't truly know who I was. While I was being trained to counsel others I realized things about myself that I had never paid attention to before. I learned to look more deeply in the things that were bothering me and figure out the root of where my anger and frustration came from. I am now able to better perceive people's emotions by the signals and mannerisms they send out. With this "talent" I notice things that people are trying to tell me about myself but they're not actually saying it. This has taught me a lot and I hope to one day pursue the counseling aspect of life even if it is not professionally.

Hey, I'm Ross. In my free time I mostly just like to relax and hang out with friends. I love doing things on the net, and I also enjoy music, movies and TV. Some of my favorite musicians are Orgy, Janet Jackson, Rufus Wainwright and Sugar Ray.

I have a younger brother who is a sophomore at Columbine, and I live right by the school. I have only lived in this area for four years, but I have lived in Colorado my entire life. However, I do enjoy traveling to places like Hawaii, Las Vegas, California and Texas when time and money permit.

I currently have 7 classes, including AP English, AP History and Newspaper and as of first semester this year I still have a 4.0 GPA. I plan on either going to CU at Denver, UNC or Denver Tech after Columbine.

I decided to become a peer counselor for several reasons. Most of all I feel that I am a good listener and I can help other people by giving them an outlet for what they want to talk about. I also wanted to get more involved in school since I had not been involved in too many things up to my senior year. I, along with the others, have learned many valuable skills and insights into human feelings and behavior, as well as learning more about myself.

Feel free to come by and see me during 7th hour if you have anything you want to talk about.

Hi! My name is Krissa Eggert! I am a peer counselor at Columbine High School, and I am a senior. I am involved in many activities at CHS; my favorite is track. I have gone to CHS all four years and I have run for four years also. I am involved in as many activities as I can because I feel it is really important to be involved in your school. Because I have participated in many activities, I have had the chance to meet a lot of diverse people! When I am not at school, I find myself working out, hanging out with friends and family or just relaxing. I love to try new things and because of that I have had many unique and exciting experiences. I love to be around a lot of people and I feel the best when I am around a lot of people (I think my personality feeds on it ). Next year I am planning on attending a four-year University in Texas, majoring in Occupational or Physical therapy.

I wanted to become a peer counselor because since I was a little girl my dream was to help others. When I heard that by becoming a peer counselor I could help others and make a difference in our school, I jumped at the opportunity; plus I get to meet a lot of new people. Since I have become a peer counselor I have had the opportunity to make new friends, become a better listener, and improve my family and friend relationships. I feel I am a very good listener and an easy person to talk to. I, along with many others have had a not-so-perfect life, so I can relate first hand about what goes on in a teenagers mind. I feel confident that if you were to come and talk to me that I would be very helpful. I am in the peer counseling office Monday through Friday 2nd hour, from 8:25-9-20. So come and talk to me, I am here to listen and learn from you! Hope to see you soon!

Hi, my name is Kerri and I am here to help you. First of all, I would describe myself as an understanding and outgoing individual. I love to help anyone with their problems. The peer counselors are probably the best group of people in all of Columbine. We are understanding and will help you with anything you need.

I play soccer at Columbine and I've played soccer for almost fifteen years. It takes up most of my time, but I make time for extra things. I was on junior varsity my freshman year and from my sophomore year on I've been on varsity. It has been a great experience. My team went to the state finals last year and lost, but this year I think we have a good chance of taking it all the way.

Hey! My name is Val! I became a peer counselor because I enjoy working with other people. I had also hoped itwould give me some insight into the counseling profession. Through this program I have met many new students from this school, as well as seniors in my class that I did not know very well. I have enjoyed being a part of this program because I have learned more about who I am as a person. Besides being a peer counselor, I am an active member of National Honor Society and in the past have been a member of Key Club. Both of these activities I have enjoyed because of all the community service we do. On a more personal level, outside of school, I hold a job where I work six days a week which keeps me very busy. When I'm not running around, I enjoy hiking and working out. I also enjoy messing around with my two three year old dogs, Kodiak and Koa Kai. They are the best friends a person could have. When I have spare time, I love to travel. I have been all over the States with my family and have been on my own to visit England, Italy and France. It was the best experience because I learned and experienced other cultures along with some of my friends. My favorite thing to do when I'm on my own is listen to music. I like Dave Matthews, Jewell, The Beatsie Boys, and V.A.S.T.

When I graduate, I am planning to go to University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. I hope to teach for a couple of years. Then I am considering going back to school and get my masters in guidance counseling so that I can continue working with students just on a different level. Right now, I am available in the counseling office during 4th hour if you need to talk or have any questions. I look forward to your visit!!!

"One can't discover new oceans unless he has courage to lose sight of the shore."

Hello! My name is Angela. I am the eldest of four girls. I am close to my family and love doing the silly family outings every once in awhile. I know what it is like to be dished out a lot of pressure from family due to the fact that I am my sisters' role model. I enjoy going to the movies and anything that deals with the outdoors. I especially like to go skiing because I truly love the mountains.

My sisters are 12, 14, and 16. Melanie is also a student here, she is a sophomore JV Cheerleader. Christa goes to Ken Caryl Middle School and is in the 8th grade. She is an awesome ballerina. Kaylee is a 6th grader at Dutch Creek Elem. She is a talented and strong gymnast.

I currently am a member of the yearbook staff, NHS and am in AP English. I love to write and to find depth in things. I am always searching for ways to solve my problems and seek advice from friends and family. I like to learn from people and from my experiences. I have been on various trips and find that hands-on experiences are the best way to get to know yourself.

I am fairly involved in school functions and met not only a lot of students here that way, but also met a lot of the faculty in the process. On the first day of school I had to go to the counseling office because there were problems in my schedule. I was a scared freshman and the whole idea seemed scary to me. The counselors were very nice to assist me and I felt comfortable there. I also met some of the peer counselors when I was in middle school, so needless to say, I knew more about them then most people did my freshman year. It has always been my dream to help even one person through their troubles. I love working with people and I currently hold a job as an afterschool/daycare provider at Shaffer Elementary School. I love to talk and am always ready to listen.

HI guys! My name is Alison Brock. I'm just going to tell you all a little bit about myself. Please restrain from laughing while you read this if you're in the library.

So I'll start with hobbies I have. I really enjoy bowling (I actually bowl a 90, which is pretty good for me!) and going to skateparks with friends. Mostly though I like hanging with my friends, even if we just sit and do nothing. Movies are pretty fun to go to with friends. Some really good ones (if you want a good laugh) would be Austin Powers, Monty Python and the Search for the Holy grail, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. I'm an outside person so I really like to be in the mountains doing mountainy things, like snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, repelling, etc. I like this whole long list just cuz being outside is like being stress free (unless I'm falling or something) and just being myself without any worries of anyone making fun of me. You know what I mean?

The reason I became a peer counselor was because I wanted to help people out with trials they were facing, and I wanted to find out more about myself (yup it really helps out when you have rough times in your life) and it just seemed like a fun thing to do. Plus a good way to meet new people in all grades.

Hi! My name is Steve Vaughan and I am here to listen to anything you want to talk about. First, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have two sisters. Molly is a sophomore at CHS and Keely is an 8th grader at Ken Caryl. I have a dog named Shawnee and a fish named Smithers. I enjoy listening to music, singing, playing hockey, and hanging out with friends. I also like to make movies, although I am not very good at it. Some of my favorite movies include Schinder's List, Saving Private Ryan, There's Something About Mary, and Swingers. My all-time favorite director is Steven Speilberg and my favorite actor is Tom Hanks. Some of my favorite bands include The Barenaked Ladies, Dave Matthews Band, Collective Soul, and Blues Traveler. I don't get a chance to watch too much television but when I do I love to watch the Simpsons. I love that show!!! I am a member of National Honor Society and have participated in all four musicals. Freshman year I was Motel in Fiddler on the Roof. Sophomore year I was Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. Last year I was Harold Hill in Music Man and this year I was Will Parker in Oklahoma. I love performing on stage because it relieves stress and allows me to step into someone else's shoes for awhile. Next year I plan on going to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. I want to major in elementary school education and minor in music. Overall, I am really looking forward to moving on with my life but I will miss some aspects of high school, such as my friends. It is really important to appreciate your friends while they are around you because you never know when they'll be gone for good. I urge anyone to come into the counseling office during 3rd hour and we'll talk about anything you want. I am here for you.

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay for awhile and leave footprints on out hearts. And we are never, ever the same."

-Unknown