Mari Katherine Raftopoulos Intern
Mari Katherine Raftopoulos was born and raised in Craig Colorado. She attends the University of San Diego in San Diego, Calif. During the summer of 2007, she interned with the Craig Daily Press. She currently writes a column for the Daily Press which publishes on Tuesdays.
Recent stories
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Parental wisdom never ages
- October 27, 2009
- Part of growing up is realizing that you never do. But it takes the process of growing up to establish this mindset. It takes growing up to realize that you never grow out of the need for advice from your parents.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: The best 4 years of your life
- September 22, 2009
As a freshman, college seems endless, as if there is no deadline, and because of this an event or a goal is put off because there is four more years to complete.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: It’s not goodbye, but I’ll see you later
- July 21, 2009
Sometimes it takes leaving a place behind to realize what place it holds in your heart. Sometimes it’s not a place, but it’s a person, an item or an occasion.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Tasting to know
- July 7, 2009
Coming back home for the summer has taught me that, much like a young child, I can’t sit still. Once I feel settled, I feel uncomfortable to know that there is more out there to see and experience.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Attempting to define ‘opa’
- June 23, 2009
One comes around when it is time.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Signs that pointed me home
- June 10, 2009
- We roamed around the island of Catalina - on foot and on bike - mingling with the locals and wandering with no distinct direction. Not only was this adventure a kickoff to summer, but it was also my goodbye to the sandy beaches, best friends and a summer romance that turned to much more of California.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Departure comes too quickly
- May 12, 2009
Whether it’s the aroma of a summer barbecue down the street, the Sunday night Sea World fireworks finale, or my fresh tan line, summertime is quickly approaching and school is coming to a close.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Stopping and going
- April 21, 2009
- “Sis, once you get in this Dodge, you don’t stop. Just keep driving,” my little brother Angelo said as we set out for a daily trip to the ranch.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Outside the classroom
- April 9, 2009
- We grow up in school. Although the first few years of childhood are spent at home learning how to speak in preparation for preschool, the majority of our adolescent years are spent behind desks being taught.
- Mari Katherine Raftopoulos: Appreciating the simple things
- March 24, 2009
- I love the simple things in life: a perfect sunset, ice-cold lemonade, fresh air, a foreign cafe and a turkey sandwich.
Recent photos
Angie Charchalis, a senior-to-be at Moffat County High School, recently was named to the Miss Basketball All American Team for her play on a summer all-star team.
Levi Weber, left, and Andrew Maneotis, both 18, relax as they float the Yampa River on Thursday with a group of their friends. Floating the river is one of their favorite summertime activities. Photo by Mari Katherine Raftopoulos.
Austin Corson, 17, Jamie Dimick, 16, Autumn Taylor, 16, and Kelsie Demick, 14, float down the rapids of the Yampa River on Thursday. The group sometimes floats the river six times a week.
Austin Corson, 17, Jamie Dimick, 16, Autumn Taylor, 16, and Kelsie Demick, 14, float down the rapids of the Yampa River on Thursday. The group sometimes floats the river six times a week.
Andrew Maneotis, 18, and Levi Weber, 18, battle the waves of the Yampa River on an air mattress Thursday.
