-Dr. Aileen A. O'Donoghue, Associate Professor of Physics, St. Lawrence University. Dr. O'Donoghue is pictured atop the 90" Bok telescope on Kitt Peak near Tucson, AZ, where she is studying spectra of nearby stars for NASA's Space Interferometry Mission, ultimately searching for Earth-like planets.

"Colorado Mountain College was an excellent place to begin my career. Large universities are great places later…when research, laboratories and major libraries become critical. In my first two years, it was much more important for me to have excellent instructors and opportunities for personal attention."

-Dr. Chris Dionigi, research plant physiologist for the US Department of Agriculture.

"Colorado Mountain College allowed me to push myself mentally, expanding my level of thought and decision making abilities."

-Kevin Schrantz transferred to the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated with a BS in aerospace engineering. He is an independent automotive product development specialist, pro racing driver, motorsports and car racing. He is also a spokesman for car and tire manufacturers.

"I was well prepared at Colorado Mountain College. The professors in academics were comparable to those at the private college to which I transferred. The low stress environment also kept me from becoming burned out before med school. It gave me a good perspective on life."

-Dr. Crystal Walden Roney transferred to Westmont College in California, then attended the University of Colorado Medical School. She is now a family physician.