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Mercy High School

Senior Awards May 24, 2016

honoring members of the class of 2016 who have

distinguished themselves both academically and in service to the class

and community in the spirit of

catherine mcauley

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Mercy High SchoolSenior Awards Ceremony

May 24, 2016

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Mercy High SchoolSenior Awards Program

May 24, 2016

Today we honor those members of the Class of 2016 who have distinguished themselves academically, artistically, and in service to their school, class, and community. Mercy High School is proud to recognize seniors who exemplify the mission of the school as they strive to become young women of faith, academic excellence, influence, and compassionate service, embodying Catherine McAuley’s spirit of Mercy.

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The Mercy High School Academic Achievement Awards

Visual and Performing Arts—Outstanding Academic Achievement in Visual Performing ArtsIsabella Ick

Liberal Arts—Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inSocial Studies: Hannah Lahey Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inWorld Languages: Natali Gonzalez

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inWorld Languages - Tri-Lingual Studies: Andriana Fernandez

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inReligion: Isabella Lim Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inEnglish: Cameron Fruehe and Natali Gonzalez Math and Science—Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inMathematics: Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inLife Science: Kylie Wong Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inPhysical Science: Cassandra Miller

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Science Technology/ Engineering Math: Cassandra Miller

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Academic Excellence The following students are recognized for their achievement of academic excellence with a cumulative GPA over 4.0 or better.

Deirdre BonitzCiara CallananNatalie FrisciaKathleen GlasserNatali GonzalezKendall GordonMegan GroganIsabella LimJulianna Marckwordt

Top 10 Seniors 1. Hannah Sidhu2. Cassandra Miller3. Isabella Lim4. Natali Gonzalez5. Ciara Callanan6. Elana Rapaich6. Kathleen Glasser 7. Kylie Wong8. Anissa Silva9. Layla Mustafa10. Megan Moyer

Mariana Mejia-HernandezCassie MillerMegan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanElana RapaichHannah SidhuAnissa SilvaKylie Wong

Salutatorian/Valedictorian

The Mercy High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2016 is Hannah Sidhu

The Mercy High School Salutatorian for the Class of 2016 is Cassie Miller

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Honor Societies

California Scholarship FederationCatherine McAuley Chapter Life Membership - Highest Honor Bridget BellCiara CallananVictoria CollinsMarissa GimbalKathleen GlasserMadison GomesKendall GordonJulia HurleyEmily KellyHannah Lahey

California Scholarship FederationCatherine McAuley Class of 2016 Members

Katia AjamCatherine BigelowDeirdre BonitzMelissa CagneyOdalis CastellanosNicolette ChanHayley ChawkeChloe DimarumbaAlexandrea FlorescaMargarita FranciscoCameron FrueheIxcalli GalindoNatali Gonzalez

Megan GroganIsabella IckIsabella LimJulianna MarckwordtAnna MillikenNicole OurtiagueSarah PieriAnissa SilvaDaniella SimiAlexis SolorzanoJacqueline TrejoKylie Wong

Kesaia LangiCassandra MillerAriana MithaMeghan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanAlana SchonbrunKrystal SinghHannah Sidhu

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National Honor SocietyCatherine McAuley Chapter - Senior Members Bridget BellDeirdre BonitzCiara CallananHayley ChawkeCameron FrueheKathleen GlasserMadison GomesNatali GonzalezKendall Gordon

La Société Honoraire de FrançaisAntoine de St. Exupéry Chapter - Life Membership

Thea CalalangCiara CallananAndriana FernandezNatali GonzalezMegan Grogan

La Sociedad Honoraria HispánicaLa Virgen de Guadalupe Chapter - Life Members

Monica Aguilar-RiveraAndriana FernandezIsabella LimCassandra MillerElana RapaichShelby Scherer

Megan GroganJulia HurleyIsabella IckIsabella LimCassandra MillerLayla MustafaElana RapaichAnissa SilvaKrystal Singh

Emily KellyHannah LaheySophie PosseAndrea SanchezLeslie Villatoro

Hannah SidhuKrystal SinghAlexis SolorzanoAbigail VargasAlexis West

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History Honor SocietyRho Kappa, Townsend Chapter

Katia AjamBridget BellMelissa CagneyCiara CallananHayley ChawkeVictoria CollinsCameron FrueheIxcalli GalindoMadison GomesKendall GordonMegan Grogan

Science National Honor SocietyFull Members

Deirdre BonitzMelissa CagneyCiara CallananHanxu GanKathleen GlasserNatali GonzalezIsabella Lim

Math National Honor SocietyMu Alpha Theta

Katia AjamThea CalalangCiara CallananChloe DimarumbaSarah FellerAlexandrea Floresca Ixcalli GalindoNatali Gonzalez Kesaia LangiIsabella Lim

Julia HurleyRachel LockLauren MurphyLayla MustafaKelly OostermanAlana SchonbrunAnissa SilvaKrystal SinghAlexis SolorzanoAnna Rose Trulio

Cassandra MillerMeghan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanElana RapaichHannah SidhuKrystal Singh

Cassandra MillerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanNicole OurtiagueJulia PellizzariSarah PieriHannah SidhuDaniella SimiKrystal Singh

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National Art Honor SocietyMercy Chapter

Monica Aguilar-RiveraAnna BruckenAlexandra CrowleyGraeson FeeSarah FellerMargarita Francisco (President)Megan Giorgi (President)Emma GouldAngelina Healy Isabella Ick

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Catherine Bigelow Julia HurleySophie Posse

Dance Honor Society

Odalis CastellanosNicolette ChanCameron Fruehe

EnglishHuiran Huang Excellence in English 4

Natalia JacuindeEmily KellyShannon MendezMary MillikenLauren MurphyMaya Pineiro-ColemanSamantha ReyesShelby SchererSavannah Wagner

Alana SchonbrunAlexis SolorzanoAbigail Vargas

Shannon GradyMegan Grogan*Isabella Ick*Dance Honor Society Award

Academic Department AwardsWorld Language Natalie Gonzalez Excellence in AP French Language & CultureMarissa Gimbal Excellence in Spanish 4

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English Mariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in English 4Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP English Lit.

ScienceMariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Kylie Wong Excellence in Honors Anatomy and Physiology Natali Gonzalez Excellence in Honors Physics Kesaia Langi Excellence in Forensics Cassie Miller Excellence in AP Physics Kylie Wong Excellence in AP Environmental Science Seniors Completing Six Years of Science while maintaining a B averageMelissa Cagney Thea Calalang Kylie Wong Seniors Completing Five Years of Science while maintaining a B averageKatia Ajam Jacqueline Almes Deirdre Bonitz Ciara Callanan Victoria Collins Chloe Dimarumba Lama Fakhouri Cameron Fruehe Hanxu Gan Kathleen Glasser

MATH Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Calculus ABCassie Miller Excellence in AP Calculus BCIsabella Lim Excellence in StatisticsAnna Milliken Excellence in Mathematical AnalysisKrystal Singh Excellence in CalculusNatali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Computer Science

Megan GroganHannah Lahey Kesaia Langi Isabella Lim Cassandra Miller Meghan Moyer Kelly Oosterman Elana Rapaich Hannah Sidhu Leslie Villatoro

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English Mariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in English 4Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP English Lit.

ScienceMariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Kylie Wong Excellence in Honors Anatomy and Physiology Natali Gonzalez Excellence in Honors Physics Kesaia Langi Excellence in Forensics Cassie Miller Excellence in AP Physics Kylie Wong Excellence in AP Environmental Science Seniors Completing Six Years of Science while maintaining a B averageMelissa Cagney Thea Calalang Kylie Wong Seniors Completing Five Years of Science while maintaining a B averageKatia Ajam Jacqueline Almes Deirdre Bonitz Ciara Callanan Victoria Collins Chloe Dimarumba Lama Fakhouri Cameron Fruehe Hanxu Gan Kathleen Glasser

MATH Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Calculus ABCassie Miller Excellence in AP Calculus BCIsabella Lim Excellence in StatisticsAnna Milliken Excellence in Mathematical AnalysisKrystal Singh Excellence in CalculusNatali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Computer Science

VPA Margarita Francisco Excellence in AP Studio Art 3D DesignGreason Fee Excellence in ArtHeather Cuellar Excellence in PhotographyShannan Robleto Excellence in 3D Art Margarita Francisco: Excellence in Ceramics Kari Putz Excellence in Honors ChoraleAlana Schonbrun Excellence in Tri-School BandMaggie Grogan Excellence in Dance

Patricia Jean Ryan Art AwardAnna Brucken & Maya Pinero-Colman

Tri-M Music Society Catherine Bigelow Outstanding Commitment of three or more years participation in the Tri-School program, including Tri-School Chorus, Fall Play and Spring MusicalCatherine BigelowAnna BruckenGraeson FeeSarah FellerMarissa GimbalMaggie Grogan

Recognition for one to two years of Tri-School participationRachel Lock

Julia HurleyEmily KellyAriana MithaHayley SchaulAlexis Solorzano

Social Studies Ciara Callanan Excellence in AP GovernmentAnissa Silva Excellence in AP PsychologyJulia Hurley Excellence is PsychologyNatali Gonzalez Excellence in EconomicsIsabella Lim Excellence Government

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Tri-M Music Honor Society Membership for two or more years Catherine Bigelow Sophie Posse Alana Schonbrun Tri-M Music Honor Society Membership for one year Julia Hurley

President’s Volunteer Service Award100+ HoursKathleen Glasser Kylie Wong

150+ HoursAlexandrea Floresca Angelina Healy

President’s Volunteer Service Awards 2014-2015100+ HoursAnna Brucken Odalis Castellanos Alexandra Cavagnaro Angelina Healy Kelly Oosterman

150+ Hours Rebecca Carmick

200+ Hours Julia Hurley

Alexis Solorzano Abigail Vargas

Congressional Recognition Congresswoman Jackie Speier, alum, and alumnae parent, offers her congratulations to all our Mercy seniors with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement which students will receive on graduation day.

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Kairos - Team LeadershipJessica BarriBridget BellCatherine BigelowOdalis CastellanosRebecca CarmickLexi CavagnaroHayley ChawkeSarah FellerCameron FrueheMarissa Gimbal

Senior LeadersStudent Body Officers 2015-2016President: Sarah FellerVice-President: Kendall GordonSecretary: Layla MustafaTreasurer: Shannon GradySpirit: Marissa GimbalPublicity: Isabella Ick

Senior Class Council 2015-2016Jessica BarriCiara CallananChloe DimarumbaCameron FrueheAriana MithaAnissa Silva

Natali GonzalezEmma GouldShannon GradyIsabella LimKylie LustenbergerAriana MithaMariah PechinaJulia PellizzariHadley PopaCamille Wehr

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Club AwardsKrystal Singh Excellence in Leadership as JSA President

Alexis Solorzano Excellence in Leadership as JSA Vice-President

Ally Ick Excellence in Leadership for FIDM Fashion Club Layla Mustafa Mercy Journalism Award for Yearbook Anna Rose Trulio Mercy Journalism Award for YearbookCassie Miller Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer)Odalis Castellanos Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer) Melissa Cagney Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Kelly Oosterman Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Hannah Sidhu Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Cassandra Miller Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Andriana Fernandez Excellence in Leadership as President-Heritage Club Krystal Singh Outstanding Leadership as Vice President-Heritage Club Elana Rapaich Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Alexis Solorzano Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Hannah Sidhu Excellence in Leadership as President of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Hannah Lahey Excellence in Leadership for the Environmental Awareness Club

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Club AwardsKrystal Singh Excellence in Leadership as JSA President

Alexis Solorzano Excellence in Leadership as JSA Vice-President

Ally Ick Excellence in Leadership for FIDM Fashion Club Layla Mustafa Mercy Journalism Award for Yearbook Anna Rose Trulio Mercy Journalism Award for YearbookCassie Miller Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer)Odalis Castellanos Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer) Melissa Cagney Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Kelly Oosterman Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Hannah Sidhu Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Cassandra Miller Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Andriana Fernandez Excellence in Leadership as President-Heritage Club Krystal Singh Outstanding Leadership as Vice President-Heritage Club Elana Rapaich Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Alexis Solorzano Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Hannah Sidhu Excellence in Leadership as President of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Hannah Lahey Excellence in Leadership for the Environmental Awareness Club

Senior AthletesSenior Athlete of the Year: Madison Gomes This award is given to the Mercy senior who has demonstrated the Mission of Mercy through her sportsmanship and ongoing support of the Mercy Athletic program.

Senior Spirit Athlete of the Year: Nicolette ChanThis award is given to a cheer or dance year round athlete who exemplifies dedication, passion, and leadership while participating in the Mercy Athletic Program her senior year.

Trophy For Excellence in Mercy Athletics: Madison GomesSenior Tri-Athlete Plaques: Madison Gomes Kylie WongSenior Tri-Season Athletes: Odalis Castellanos Nicolette Chan Isabella “Ally” Ick Allison Koehler Kelly Oosterman Nicole Ourtiague

Senior Girls Athletic Association: Deirdre Bonitz Hayley Chawke Erin Dougherty Maddie Gomes Lauren Murphy Gabby Stanton-Fischer

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Congratulations Class of 2016!

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