Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Class of 2026

Payton Vellenga is studying Construction Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. Payton is the president of the Underground Construction Association at Mines, as well a residence life desk director. In his free time Payton tutors GED students at a local high school in Golden. In addition Payton loves fishing, hiking, and camping in Colorado. Spending time with friends and family in the great outdoors.