Caden Pfeifer

2026 Cherry Days King Candidate

Caden Pfeifer, son of Amber and Ben Gillespie, is a lifelong resident of Crawford and the North Fork Valley. A 2026 graduate of North Fork High School, Caden distinguished himself academically, graduating as salutatorian and second in his class with an impressive 4.30 GPA.

Throughout high school, Caden embraced leadership, service, and academic excellence. He served as Senior Student Council Treasurer, helping organize and support numerous school and community events, including Homecoming activities and fundraisers benefiting local veterans. He was also an active member of National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America, where he earned district recognition and advanced to the state conference. Among his academic honors, Caden received the American Chemical Society Colorado Local Chapter Certificate of Academic Excellence for his performance in AP Chemistry and placed second in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars speech competition.

Described by his teachers as responsible, trustworthy, and intellectually curious, Caden considers himself an avid learner who enjoys exploring topics that spark his interest. Outside of school, he enjoys fishing, hiking, and drawing. This fall, he plans to attend Montana State University to study mechanical engineering.