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Malibu High SchoolClass of 2013
Senior Awards and Scholarships Evening
�ursday, May 30, 20137:00 p.m.
MHS Auditorium
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SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
May 30, 2013
WELCOME
Mr. Jerry Block, Principal
FLAG SALUTE
Jessica Murray, ASB Secretary
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Mr. Jerry Block, Principal
Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College Counselor
Mrs. Siugen Constanza, Boys & Girls Club
Mrs. Katie Dahm, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Nena Lauerman, Service Learning Coordinator
Mr. Luke Sferra, Guidance Counselor
PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Ms. Kimberly Auer, Foreign Language Faculty
Mr. Bill Bixler, Music Faculty
Mrs. Carla Bowman-Smith, Art Faculty
Mr. Brian Corrigan, Math Faculty
Mr. Thor Evensen, Art Faculty
Mrs. Amy Loch, Music Faculty
Mr. Adam Panish, Social Studies Faculty
Mr. Bob Perry, Science Faculty
Ms. Jodi Plaia, Theater Faculty
Mrs. Rachel Stowell, Journalism Advisor & Film Faculty
Mrs. Bonnie Thoreson, English Faculty
Mrs. Lisa Wintner, ELD Faculty
CLOSING REMARKS
Mr. Jerry Block, Principal
RECEPTION ON THE PATIO
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SPECIAL SERVICE AND ACADEMIC AWARDS
Each year the Malibu High School Administrative Cabinet team selects a special group of
students to be recognized for their exceptional leadership, service, character, and
accomplishments. A perpetual plaque with their names will hang on the wall next to the
Principal’s office.
EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP HARRIS WILSON
This award recognizes a student whose leadership has made a difference at Malibu High School.
EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL SERVICE YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE, LAKIA JACKSON
This award recognizes a student who serves at Malibu High School without seeking self-recognition.
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE TAYLOR COLBY, BRITTA MOSSER
This award recognizes a student for his or her outstanding community service.
PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD JESSICA MURRAY
This award recognizes a student who combines academic excellence and exemplary leadership.
MALIBU TIMES OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD JAMES GORDON, OLIVIA THORNE
This award was established to acknowledge a student who demonstrates concern for the
rights and needs of others in his or her community. A feature article about the student
will appear in The Malibu Times newspaper.
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRESS HANNA TSCHUDIN
This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional growth in academics, in
extracurricular activities and in personal growth.
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC DEDICATION SERENA MARINARO
This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional dedication to his or her
academic studies.
VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES
ZENA KESSELMAN SARAH LARSON
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DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Departmental Awards are chosen by faculty members and are presented to Seniors who
are outstanding in the areas cited. Each department selects a student for Exemplary
Achievement whose name will appear on a perpetual plaque on the wall next to the
Principal’s office. Each department also selects one or more students who will be
recognized for Special Achievement in a subject within the department.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH ZENA KESSELMAN
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING SARAH LARSON SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN CREATIVE WRITING PERI LAPIDUS
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERATURE EMORY SITTIG
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE MISAEL ESPINOZA
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – FRENCH ANNA LEAH EISNER
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – SPANISH MCCALLUM CLUNIES-ROSS
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND FILM
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM NATALIE KAUFMAN
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM LEAH LA MASNEY
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM EDITING EVAN AUSMUS
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS JAMES GORDON SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS ZENA KESSELMAN, SARAH LARSON
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION BRAIDON HANES
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE ZENA KESSELMAN
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES JORDAN ALEXANDER
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES ELIZABETH O’NEILL
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS LINDA BROWN, ZENA KESSELMAN
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN YEARBOOK TAYLOR COLBY, MADISON WETTON
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL DESIGN JOSE GUZMAN, AKANA OZAWA
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ART SARAH LARSON, EVAN MCGIFFERT EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ABIGAIL GIBSON, ZENA KESSELMAN
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC OLIVIA THORNE
EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATER ANNA LEAH EISNER EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL THEATER HARRIS WILSON
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SERVICE LEARNING HONORS
These students have donated over 160 hours of community service to their school and
community. They will wear special medallions at the Senior Graduation Ceremony.
YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE NELLY ALAVEZ
MCCALLUM CLUNIES-ROSS TAYLOR COLBY EDEN CONCOFF
TESSA COSENTINO TALLULAH DALY
ANNA LEAH EISNER MISAEL ESPINOZA
CHRISTOPHER FINCK ABIGAIL GIBSON JAMES GORDON
JOSEPH GRAY GIGI HADID
STEPHEN HANDAL MICHELLE HELFMANN JENNIFER HILL-CARTA HARRISON HUNTER
LAKIA JACKSON WYNN JACOBSON-GALAN
ALENA KAYE PERI LAPIDUS
SARAH LARSON ZACHARY LE
MOOREA MAGUIRE STEVEN GRAHAM MCKENZIE
SHAAN MCPARTLIN BRITTA MOSSER
JESSICA MURRAY ANDREA NORDSTROM
MIA NUNEZ ALANA O’HERLIHY
CHRISTOPHER PELTOLA WILLIAM ROSENTHAL
SERENA SEAMAN GABRIEL SEELIG
AARON SOROCHINSKY HANNA TSCHUDIN
MADISON WEBSTER ANDREW YAZDANI
PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD PROGRAM
The President’s Education Awards Program, sponsored by the Office of the President of
the United States, recognizes academic success in the classroom and school.
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
The President’s Award for Educational Excellence recognizes students who achieved a
cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a combined SAT Reasoning score of
1800 or above or an ACT score of 27 or above.
YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE JORDAN ALEXANDER ISABELLE ANDERSON
LOGAN BEITLER SEAN BOREN
BRENNAN CASSONE MCCALLUM CLUNIES-ROSS
TAYLOR COLBY EDEN CONCOFF
ANNA LEAH EISNER ADAM FOTE
JASON FRANKLE ABIGAIL GIBSON JAMES GORDON
NINA GREEN ALEXIS HADA
STEPHEN HANDAL JENNIFER HILL-CARTA
WYNN JACOBSON-GALAN GEORGIA JOHNSON NATALIE KAUFMAN
ALENA KAYE ZENA KESSELMAN
LARA KIEFER SARAH LARSON
JAYRON LASHGARI ZACHARY LE
ELOISE MASSETT
ELIZABETH O’NEILL WILLIAM ROSENTHAL
SERENA SEAMAN GABRIEL SEELIG EMORY SITTIG
AARON SOROCHINSKY SKYLAR STEINBERG
ANNE THACKER OLIVIA THORNE KELLY WATSON
MADISON WEBSTER JAKE WEXLER
CATALINA WRYE
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MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS
AMERICAN LEGION PALISADES POST #283 SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Legion recognizes that one of the greatest gifts a person can receive is the
gift of knowledge. Each year the American Legion provides through its Posts financial
aid to students hoping to further their education and become contributing members of our
society.
JORDAN ALEXANDER TAYLOR COLBY EDEN CONCOFF JASON FRANKLE
CHRISTOPHER FINCK ALEXIS HADA
SARAH LARSON WILLIAM ROSENTHAL
OLIVIA THORNE HARRIS WILSON
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE REPRESENTATIVES
JORDAN ALEXANDER CHRISTOPHER FINCK
JASON FRANKLE JAMES GORDON
WYNN JACOBSON-GALAN EMMET PIERSON
AMERICAN LEGION GIRLS STATE REPRESENTATIVE ELIZABETH O’NEILL
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU MOST INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR OSCAR CEDILLO
This award goes to a student who has overcome obstacles in his or her life through high
school years and has shown success through perseverance, dedication and hard work.
They are true models to their peers.
BAHA’IS OF MALIBU FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP MISAEL ESPINOZA
The Baha’is of Malibu support the defense of Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, which guarantee education as an inalienable right of every human being.
This award is made to a “Goals for Graduation” student in the name of Education Under
Fire, a human rights campaign against the current discriminatory policies in Iran
preventing Baha’i high school students from pursuing higher education.
CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION GOLD SEAL BEARERS
Gold Seal Bearers are students who have earned membership in CSF four semesters
during their 10th
through 12th
grades, including one semester during their senior year.
They are recognized by wearing special gold cords during graduation and by having a
gold seal placed on their diploma.
YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE MCCALLUM CLUNIES-ROSS
TAYLOR COLBY EDEN CONCOFF
TESSA COSENTINO JASON FRANKLE JAMES GORDON
ALEXIS HADA STEPHEN HANDAL
BRIDGET HELM JENNIFER HILL-CARTA
WYNN JACOBSON-GALAN
GEORGIA JOHNSON ALENA KAYE
ZENA KESSELMAN LARA KIEFER
LEAH LA MASNEY SARAH LARSON
JAYRON LASHGARI APOLLO LOOMIS
MOOREA MAGUIRE ELOISE MASSETT BRITTA MOSSER JESSICA MURRAY
WILL ROSENTHAL GABRIEL SEELIG OLIVIA THORNE
MADISON WEBSTER SCOTT WESSON CATALINA WRYE SERENA SEAMAN FRANK THOMAS
NATALIE KAUFMAN SKYLAR STEINBERG
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CABBY CABALLERO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MISAEL ESPINOZA
This scholarship is given by Candy, Brendan and Isac Sindell, in honor of her father and
their grandfather, Cabby Caballero. He was a very generous man and a firm believer in
hard work and making the most of life’s opportunities. Five of Cabby’s grandsons have
attended Malibu High School.
CARING INDIVIDUAL AWARD LAKIA JACKSON
Given by Primary Caring of Malibu, a local medical practice, whose mission is to help
bring the human connection back to medicine. It is their desire to encourage the efforts
of kind and compassionate students who may be interested in pursuing a career in the
healing arts.
COACH LAWSON GRIDIRON SCHOLARSHIPS NICOLO CARLSON, BRENNAN CASSONE
These scholarships are given by the Flamminio family to students who have demonstrated the
same characteristics, on and off the football field, as the man for whom these scholarships are
named. These characteristics are integrity, loyalty, determination, discipline and selflessness.
DOGEARED COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dogeared Community Service Learning Scholarship is designed to award students
who understand the value of community service and have demonstrated this
understanding through their leadership in their school and non-profit community.
Dogeared believes in the value of community service education and is awarding these
monetary scholarships to help spread the positive service karma.
MISAEL ESPINOZA JAMES GORDON
BRITTA MOSSER HANNA TSCHUDIN
ANDREW YAZDANI
DORN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP TO BE ANNOUNCED
This award is given to an individual who has shown outstanding leadership and initiative
in youth mentorship and has made long lasting contributions in the creation of positive
Club environment. This individual embodies the elements of a leader through strength of
character, team effort and honor when dealing with adversity. Through enthusiasm and
industriousness this person has fulfilled his/her potential as a Club member and is
continuing his/her journey to succeed as a caring, productive and contributing citizen.
DUSTY PEAK ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP MOOREA MAGUIRE
Dusty Peak, a true environmental leader, died at the young age of 58. He and his family
lived in Malibu since 1959. Dusty was the first Student Body President of Malibu Park
Junior High School. As an adult, he was a passionate advocate for clean ocean water, at
his beloved Little Dume Beach and the rest of Malibu. He was a member of Heal the
Bay and recently worked diligently on the Marine Preserve Issue for the coastline. He
was always “scouting” issues and encouraging others to be involved. He served many
years as a board member of Malibu Riviera #2. He is greatly missed.
ELLEN FRANCISCO EQUESTRIAN SCHOLARSHIP BRIDGET HELM
Ellen and Kent Francisco were both physical education teachers at Santa Monica High
School. They continue to support Malibu youth with their equestrian scholarships.
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EXCEPTIONAL EFFORT GRANT KEVIN WONNACOTT
This grant is given by David, Shelley & Andrew Kramer to a student who has shown an
exceptional work ethic and a strong desire to learn, succeed, and improve themselves
through the years.
FLAMMINIO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ZENA KESSELMAN
This scholarship is given by the Flamminio family to a student who excels in the
performing arts.
HENRY CARIATI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP REX LEWIS-CLACK
Henry Cariati was a caring and dedicated teacher, with a keen interest and talent in the
creative and technical aspects of the Arts. Henry’s wife, Jeanne, was a teacher at
MHS. Both their daughter and son attended Malibu Park Junior High School. This
scholarship is given by Marie and Jim Smith, whose three children attended Malibu High.
HOLLAND-PORTER THEATRICAL SCHOLARSHIPS LINDA BROWN, PERI LAPIDUS
This scholarship is awarded to students who have been involved with the performing arts
throughout their high school career and will continue to pursue it in college in theatre,
music or the arts.
HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AMBASSADORS EDEN CONCOFF, JASON FRANKLE
JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP MIA NUNEZ
The Juan Cabrillo PTA is a strong supporter of its children and teachers. It continues this
support by awarding a scholarship to one of their alumni.
KENT AND ELLEN FRANCISCO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP CHRISTOPHER FINCK
Ellen and Kent Francisco were both physical education teachers at Santa Monica High
School. They continue to support Malibu youth with their athletic scholarships.
KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP JOSE GUZMAN
The Kiwanis Club of Malibu is a service organization that provides for its many
charitable endeavors by its famous fundraiser, the Labor Day Chili Cook-Off.
KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS MIA NUNEZ, ITZEL ROMERO
The Kiwanis Club of Malibu is a service organization that provides for its many
charitable endeavors by its famous fundraiser, the Labor Day Chili Cook-Off. The
Kiwanis Club of Malibu sponsors the MHS Key Club.
KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU SHARK
AWARDS FOR SCHOLAR ATHLETES STEPHEN HANDAL, GEORGIA JOHNSON
The Kiwanis Club of Malibu is a service organization that provides for its many
charitable endeavors by its famous fundraiser, the Labor Day Chili Cook-Off. This
scholarship is given to college-bound outstanding scholar-athletes.
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MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP AKANA OZAWA
The Malibu Art Association, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1963, and is
dedicated to art appreciation and education. The association supports, develops, and
inspires the arts, and is involved with the community, promoting art appreciation and
education. In an effort to launch young artists, they provide scholarships to graduating
Seniors who plan to continue their education in the field of art.
MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS ANNE THACKER, SCOTT WESSON
The Malibu High School PTSA has raised money to provide support for the school and
its students’ needs. Their efforts and support of the students and teachers of Malibu High
are endless.
MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
HONORING FRANK PAGE LARA KIEFER
Frank Page served for five years as the Malibu High School ASB accountant, athletic
secretary and as a coach for the cross-country, track and men’s soccer teams. His fierce
loyalty, dedication to his athletes and love for MHS is honored through this scholarship.
MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
HONORING LOUIS LEITHOLD JAMES GORDON
Louis Letihold loved calculus and he loved teaching. Those who were privileged to have
him as a teacher shared and became a part of the passion he had for both. He touched
countless lives both as a high school teacher and a teacher of teachers.
MALIBU SPECIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS ANNA LEAH EISNER, KRISTEN KIKI PIETRO
The Malibu Special Education Foundation and the families who support it is awarding
this scholarship with heartfelt appreciation to a student who has made a positive
difference in the lives of their peers. The life of a high school student with special needs
is often filled with loneliness and isolation. These students, who are very different from
their typical peers, often have difficulty with academics and friendships. A typical high
school student who takes the time to make a difference in the life of a child with special
needs either through friendship, mentoring, tutoring, Best Buddies, and/or Hand in Hand
is a person we feel is a shining example for every student at Malibu High and in the
Malibu community!
MALIBU WOMAN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
The Malibu Woman’s Club is an organization that raises funds in order to give annual
scholarships to Malibu youth. They also sponsor an essay contest for 5th
graders. It is the
desire of this organization to reward students who are creative and independent thinkers.
JORDAN ALEXANDER TAYLOR COLBY JASON FRANKLE BRIDGET HELM
ZENA KESSELMAN LARA KIEFER
SARAH LARSON BRITTA MOSSER
ELIZABETH O’NEILL WILLIAM ROSENTHAL
OLIVIA THORNE MADISON WEBSTER
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MICHAEL K ZWEIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ALEXIS HADA, JESSICA MURRAY
This scholarship is presented in memory of Michael Zweig, former Optimist Club
President, Malibu Little League Commissioner and MHS Assistant Softball Coach.
Quite the optimist himself, Michael dedicated himself to Malibu athletics with fun and
light-heartedness. He was happiest coaching his three MHS alum daughters, Megan,
Casey and Sarah. This scholarship represents the positive and humorous spirit that
Michael brought to athletics and the community. Ultimately, the meaning that we
discover in life comes as a result of our relationships with others. Michael passed away
March 21, 2011 from cancer.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FINALIST ZENA KESSELMAN COMMENDED STUDENT JORDAN ALEXANDER
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS
The Optimist Club’s main goal is to support the youth of Malibu. They primarily raise
money through their Annual Pancake Breakfast. They recognize and honor Malibu High
School students with their charitable giving through these scholarships. The scholarships
are based equally upon the student’s grades, extracurricular activity, and community
service. TAYLOR COLBY EDEN CONCOFF JASON FRANKLE
BRIDGET HELM LARA KIEFER
SARAH LARSON
BRITTA MOSSER OLIVIA THORNE
PAT CAIRNS DOLPHIN SCHOLARSHIPS NINA GREEN, OLIVIA THORNE
Pat Cairns served as principal of Juan Cabrillo Elementary School and Assistant Principal
of Malibu High School. She was a teacher of middle and high school English, AP English,
history and home economics. Pat was a District Teacher of the Year and a California
State Teacher of the Year Finalist. In remembrance of Emily Shane and Ross Fiekels,
both special Cabrillo students.
POINT DUME MARINE SCIENCE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP EMMET PIERSON
The PTA of Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School gives this scholarship to a
student who attended their school.
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENT OF THE YEAR
PHOTOGRAPHY-BRONZE MEDALIST JESSICA MURRAY
RETA AND REEVES TEMPLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP ANNA LEAH EISNER
This scholarship is given to an aspiring writer in memory of Reta and Reeves Templeman,
the founders of The Malibu Times.
ROB LEMOND AQUATIC SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP MOOREA MAGUIRE
Rob LeMond teaches ocean and pool swimming to the children of Malibu and is a strong
supporter of water safety and water sports. He has taught thousands of children in Malibu how
to swim.
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ROTARY CLUB OF MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS TAYLOR COLBY, JENNIFER HILL-CARTA
The Rotary Club of Malibu is a major service organization that supports education. These
awards are presented to students who are good citizens and role models for others.
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD PROGRAM WYNN JACOBSON-GALAN, NATALIE KAUFMAN
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE AAUW SM BAY AREA LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NELLY ALAVEZ
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU ASSOC. OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
The SMMASA is the local organization of school administrators and managers. In
further support of education, they give this scholarship to recognize a senior who is
dedicated to mentoring and teaching students.
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU COUNCIL OF PTA SCHOLARSHIP EDEN CONCOFF
The Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTA is the combined organization of all the
PTA/PTSA organizations in the school district. The Council provides this scholarship to
foster academic achievement.
SEAN MICHAEL MATTHEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS LINDA BROWN, MOOREA MAGUIRE
These scholarships are given by the Sean Michael Matthews Memorial Scholarship Fund
in memory of Sean Michael Matthews, second son of Michael Matthews and Kelley
Didion, to students who reflect Sean’s qualities of humor, independence, optimism and a
love for others. Sean would have been a member of the graduating class of 2011.
SHANE ROBERT CASEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP EVAN MCGIFFERT
This scholarship is awarded in loving memory of Shane Robert Casey who attended
Malibu Park Junior High School. Shane danced to his own, sometimes unconventional
tune, and approached his life and his art with a passionate, generous and loving style.
Shane touched the lives of many people with his amazing spirit and artistic talent.
STEVENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP JAMES GORDON
This scholarship is given by the Stevenson Family Foundation to provide living expense
assistance to students from moderate-income families that demonstrate academic
achievement and a strong work ethic.
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP KIMBERLY CORDOVA
Webster’s PTA supports the students and faculty of the school in various activities and
continues its support of students through this scholarship to one of their former students.
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ATHLETIC AWARDS – ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE BASEBALL FRANK THOMAS BASKETBALL LUKE HUMPHREYS CHEER YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE, EDEN CONCOFF CROSS COUNTRY JAMES GORDON, KATE KLEVIT, SCOTT WESSON FOOTBALL APOLLO LOOMIS, TAURINO RUIZ GOFT HUGH BROWN LACROSSE COOPER MCDONNELL, SEAN RYAN, RILEY SMOLLER, CHRISTOPHER SOL SOCCER ADAM FOTE, ALEXIS HADA, KATE KLEVIT, JONES TIDY SOFTBALL ABIGAIL GIBSON, ALENA KAYE, ZENA KESSELMAN SWIM SEAN BOREN, MORGAN HATHORN, JENNIFER HILL-CARTA, MOOREA MAGUIRE TENNIS ISABELLE ANDERSON, NINA GREEN, SARAH LARSON, JAYRON LASHGARI, BRITTA MOSSER, ALANA O’HERLIHY, EMORY SITTIG TRACK JAMES GORDON, ALEXIS HADA, LUKE HUMPHREYS, KATE KLEVIT, SABRINA PARRA, OLIVIA THORNE VOLLEYBALL LOGAN BEITLER, LARA KIEFER WATER POLO LINDA BROWN, MORGAN HATHORN, JENNIFER HILL-CARTA, RAE JACKSON
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CLASS OF 2013 – COLLEGE ADMISSION & MATRICULATION *Colleges in bold are where one or more of our Seniors will enroll at.
American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Austin Community College
Belmont University
Bentley University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brunel University
Butler University
California Lutheran University
California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Cal State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chapman University
Claremont McKenna College
Clarkson University
College of Charleston
College of William and Mary
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University-Montreal
Connecticut College
Cornell College
Cornell University
Curry College
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
Eastern Washington University
Elon University
Emerson College
Emory University
Eugene Lang College The New School for
Liberal Arts
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gettysburg College
Green River Community College
Grinnell College
Hampshire College
Hawaii Pacific University
Hofstra University
Humboldt State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University at Bloomington
Ithaca College
ITT Technical Institute
Kansas State University
Kenyon College
Lewis & Clark College
Linfield College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Macalester College
Maryland Institute College of Art
Marymount College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
Menlo College
Michigan State University
Moorpark College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Oregon State University
Pace University, New York City
Parsons The New School for Design
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
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Princeton University
Purdue University
Reed College
Ringling College of Art and Design
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
San Diego State University
San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University
Santa Monica College
Sarah Lawrence College
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Seattle University
Sonoma State University
Southern Methodist University
St. Bonaventure University
St. John’s University – Queens
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of
Science & Art
The Evergreen State College
The George Washington University
The University of Alabama
The University of Arizona
The University of Texas, Austin
Trinity College
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of British Columbia
University of California at Berkeley
University of California at Davis
University of California at Irvine
University of California at Los Angeles
University of California at Merced
University of California at Riverside
University of California at San Diego
University of California at Santa Barbara
University of California at Santa Cruz
University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of Colorado at Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Reno
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of North Texas
University of Oregon
University of Puget Sound
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of St. Andrews
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wagner College
Wake Forest University
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington State University
Western Oregon University
Westmont College
Whittier College
Whitworth University
Willamette University
Williams College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
BY DR. SEUSS Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go. You'll look up and down streets. Look 'em over with care. About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there." With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street. And you may not find any you'll want to go down. In that case, of course, you'll head straight out of town. It's opener there in the wide open air. Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you. And then things start to happen, don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too. OH! THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights. You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest. Except when you don't. Because, sometimes, you won't. I'm sorry to say so but, sadly, it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you. You can get all hung up in a prickle-ly perch. And your gang will fly on. You'll be left in a Lurch. You'll come down from the Lurch with an unpleasant bump. And the chances are, then, that you'll be in a Slump. And when you're in a Slump, you're not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done. You will come to a place where the streets are not marked. Some windows are lighted. But mostly they're darked. A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin! Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in? How much can you lose? How much can you win? And IF you go in, should you turn left or right... or right-and-three-quarters? Or, maybe, not quite? Or go around back and sneak in from behind? Simple it's not, I'm afraid you will find, for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind. You can get so confused that you'll start in to race down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace
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and grind on for miles cross weirdish wild space, headed, I fear, toward a most useless place. The Waiting Place... ...for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or the waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil, or a Better Break or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants or a wig with curls, or Another Chance. Everyone is just waiting. NO! That's not for you! Somehow you'll escape all that waiting and staying. You'll find the bright places where Boom Bands are playing. With banner flip-flapping, once more you'll ride high! Ready for anything under the sky. Ready because you're that kind of a guy! Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all. Fame! You'll be as famous as famous can be, with the whole wide world watching you win on TV. Except when they don't Because, sometimes they won't. I'm afraid that some times you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you.
All Alone! Whether you like it or not, Alone will be something you'll be quite a lot. And when you're alone, there's a very good chance you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants. There are some, down the road between hither and yon, that can scare you so much you won't want to go on. But on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl. Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike, And I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are. You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! So... be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea, you're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way!
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ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY LEADERSHIP
ASB PRESIDENT HARRIS WILSON
ASB VICE PRESIDENT MIA NUNEZ
ASB SECRETARY JESSICA MURRAY
ASB TREASURER YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE
SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT JAMES GORDON SMMUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE YASAMAN AFSHARNIVE
SPECIAL GRATITUDE
Our special appreciation goes to all who helped to make these scholarships awards
possible and to all of the graduating seniors who leave us with a legacy of academic
excellence and service to school and community as they go out into the world to
contribute to its well-being.
ALUMNI DONORS | CIVIC DONORS | CORPORATE DONORS | MEMORIAL DONORS
2013 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR AH YOUNG CHI
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST DR. JULIETTE BOEWE
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT CARLA BOWMAN-SMITH
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SIUGEN CONSTANZA
MATH AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS BRIAN CORRIGAN
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT KATIE DAHM
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ANNA DESHAUTELLE
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT JENNIFER GONZALEZ SERVICE LEARNING COORDINATOR NENA LAUERMAN
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ANDY MEYER
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ADAM PANISH
BILINGUAL LIAISON YALILE PIEPER ENGLISH DEPARTMENT SARAH RYAN GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT LUKE SFERRA SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LISA SZILAGYI
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MHS SCHOLARSHIP FUND TREASURER COLLEEN BAUM
PROGRAM DESIGNER DIANA CHI
RECEPTION/PTSA COLLEGE CENTER HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE FARAH REZVAN
STAGE SET UP/CUSTODIAL STAFF DANNY HEIDERMAN, ERIC MARTIN MUSIC PERFORMANCE SET UP AMY LOCH AUDIO VISUAL SET UP PHIL WENKER
SENIOR COLLEGE PHOTO PROJECT DIANA CHI, PERI LAPIDUS, AVERY WALSH