2013 Senior Awards and Scholarships Program

Malibu High SchoolClass of 2013

Senior Awards and Scholarships Evening

�ursday, May 30, 20137:00 p.m.

MHS Auditorium

SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

May 30, 2013

WELCOME

Mr. Jerry Block, Principal

FLAG SALUTE

Jessica Murray, ASB Secretary

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS


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


RECEPTION ON THE PATIO

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

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

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

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

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.

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


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


charitable endeavors by its famous fundraiser, the Labor Day Chili Cook-Off. This

scholarship is given to college-bound outstanding scholar-athletes.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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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

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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

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