Malibu High SchoolClass of 2012

Senior Awards and Scholarships Evening

Tuesday, May 29, 20127:00 p.m.

MHS Auditorium

SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

May 29, 2012

WELCOME

Dr. Mark O. Kelly, Principal

FLAG SALUTE

Patrick Fontenette, Senior Class President

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr. Mark O. Kelly, Principal

Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College Counselor

Mrs. Siugen Constanza, Boys & Girls Club

Mrs. Katie Dahm, Guidance Counselor

Ms. Nena Lauerman, Community Service Learning Coordinator

Mr. Luke Sferra, Guidance Counselor

PRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT AWARDS

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

Ms. Jodi Plaia, Theater Faculty

Mrs. Rachel Stowell, Journalism Advisor & Film Faculty

Mrs. Bonnie Thoreson, English Faculty

Mrs. Lisa Wintner, ELD Faculty

CLOSING REMARKS

Dr. Mark O. Kelly, Principal

RECEPTION ON THE PATIO

SPECIAL SERVICE AND ACADEMIC AWARDS

Each year the Malibu High School Administrative Leadership 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 DRAKE BAGLIETTO

This award recognizes a student whose leadership has made a difference at Malibu High School.

EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL SERVICE SAMUEL HAFT, PATRICK FONTENETTE

This award recognizes a student who serves at Malibu High School without seeking self -recognition.

EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE CARSON MEYER

This award recognizes a student for his or her outstanding community service.

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD MADELINE ROTMAN

This award recognizes a student who combines academic excellence and exemplary leadership.

MALIBU TIMES OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD EVAN ANTHONY, CAROLYN PUSHAW

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 SAMUEL LEFFE

This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional growth in academics, in

extracurricular activities and in personal growth.

EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC DEDICATION ALEXANDRA ECKELMAN

This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional dedication to his or her

academic studies.

EXCEPTIONAL PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT KRISTINA ELLROD

This special one-time award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional personal

achievement throughout her experience at Malibu High School.

VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES

JULIANA BALL EMMA BLACKWOOD

LAUREN HAAS CAROLYN PUSHAW CORAL SILVERBERG

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 NATALIE BARK

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING HENRY PHILIPSON SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN CREATIVE WRITING TANNER PORTER, SUSANNAH SHAW

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERATURE MADISON FELMAN

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LORENA RUIZ

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – SPANISH LAUREN HAAS

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – FRENCH CORAL SILVERBERG

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND FILM

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM EMMA BLACKWOOD

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM CAROLYN PUSHAW SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM JACKSON WINNER, LEVI WOODS

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM EDITING JACOB ORONOZ

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS LAUREN HAAS

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION GEORGE KARAGHOSSIAN

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE LAUREN HAAS

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES CAROLYN PUSHAW

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES EMMA BLACKWOOD, MADDIE CLARFIELD

DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN BOTH VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS TANNER PORTER

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN YEARBOOK LINDSEY WIRHT

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL DESIGN MICAELA BROOKMAN

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ART CAMILLA RADOYCE, JALINA WALLACE EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LEAH HAMEL, MARK STEVENSON

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC TANNER PORTER

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATER CATHERINE LAROCCA EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL THEATER SOPHIA CRAVEN

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

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.

LIAM ANDERSON ALEXANDRA BAUM

EMMA BLACKWOOD ANDREW BORENZWEIG

REIGN BREWER MICAELA BROOKMAN

HILDA BROWN KYLIA CASSONE

MADISON CORRI DEVIN DIMATTIA ROSE EMANUEL SERENA EMTIAZ

MADISON FELMAN PHILIP GABALES

JOHN CARLO GARCIA

MATTHEW GRUSKIN AMARA GWYN LAUREN HAAS SAMUEL HAFT

KAYLYN HAMILTON JACKSON HURST MAKENZIE KIZIS

NINA LUNA LAMPCOV OSCIEL GIOVANNI LANDIN

CARLEIGH MADDEN GABRIELLE MALMAZADA

CARSON MEYER SAMUEL MUNSTER

CHRISTOPHER NAVARRO ERICA NORDSTROM

KRISTINA OAKEY MADISON PERRIN TANNER PORTER

WENDY RODRIGUEZ MADELINE ROTMAN BROOKE SCHWARTZ PAIGE SCHWIMER

LAUREN SCOTT JORDAN SIMON JESSICA SORCE

ETHAN STOCKWELL JACQUELINE STRUM KIMBERLY WATSON JACKSON WINNER LINDSEY WIRHT

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.

EVAN ANTHONY DRAKE BAGLIETTO

NATALIE BARK ALEXANDRA BAUM

NATHAN BEN-YEHUDA EMMA BLACKWOOD

ANDREW BORENZWEIG REIGN BREWER

MICAELA BROOKMAN KYLIA CASSONE

MADDIE CLARFIELD DREW DVORSKY

MADISON FELMAN

GEORGE GIFFONI LAUREN HAAS SAMUEL HAFT

KAYLYN HAMILTON HUNTER JOHNSON MAKENZIE KIZIS

KRYSTINA KODOMICHALOS CARLEIGH MADDEN MADISON PERRIN HENRY PHILIPSON TANNER PORTER

CAROLYN PUSHAW RILEY QUINE

KEVIN REILLY ANDREW RIBE

MADELINE ROTMAN BROOKE SCHWARTZ PAIGE SCHWIMER CARLEY SEDLAK

SUSANNAH SHAW CORAL SILVERBERG

COOPER SMART ETHAN STOCKWELL BRIANA VERHAM JALINA WALLACE LINDSEY WIRHT

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.

DRAKE BAGLIETTO JULIANA BALL

EMMA BLACKWOOD HARRY MCALEVEY

KEVIN REILLY

AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE REPRESENTATIVES

DRAKE BAGLIETTO ANDREW BORENZWEIG

DREW DVORSKY

HARRY MCALEVEY MICHAEL MITZE

JACK WALECKI JORDAN WILIMOVSKY

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU YOUTH OF THE YEAR MAKENZIE KIZIS

Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls club member can

receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school,

community and the Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and

obstacles.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU MOST INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR OSCIEL GIOVANNI LANDIN

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 CHRISTOPHER NAVARRO

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.

SOREN ANDERSON EVAN ANTHONY

ALEXANDRIA BARTLETT ALEXANDRA BAUM

NATHAN BEN-YEHUDA EMMA BLACKWOOD

KYLIA CASSONE MADDIE CLARFIELD MADISON FELMAN WALKER GARERI

LAUREN HAAS SAMUEL HAFT

MAKENZIE KIZIS KRYSTINA KODOMICHALOS

ANNA LEFFE CARSON MEYER

MADISON PERRIN TANNER PORTER

CAROLYN PUSHAW KEVIN REILLY

WENDY RODRIGUEZ MADELINE ROTMAN BROOKE SCHWARTZ PAIGE SCHWIMER SUSANNAH SHAW CORAL SILVERBERG

COOPER SMART BRIANA VERHAM LINDSEY WIRHT

CABBY CABALLERO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ITZE DE JESUS

This scholarship is given by Brendan Sindell and Candy Sindell, in honor of his

grandfather and her dad, 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 HILDA BROWN

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 NATHAN DOWLER, JACKSON HURST

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.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MALIBU CHAPTER

GOOD CITIZEN AWARD MADELINE ROTMAN

The DAR, founded in 1890, is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service

organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and

securing America's future through better education for children. The DAR Good Citizens

program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of

good citizenship.

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.

MICAELA BROOKMAN PHILIP GABALES

MAKENZIE KIZIS MADELINE ROTMAN

WENDY RODRIGUEZ

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 WALKER GARERI

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 JULIANA BALL

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 ANNA LEFFE

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 TANNER PORTER

This scholarship is given by the Flamminio family to a student who excels in the performing arts.

HENRY CARIATI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP KRISTINA OAKEY

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 LEAH HAMEL, DANIEL PAIGE

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 MADDIE CLARFIELD, LAUREN HAAS

JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP KYLIA CASSONE

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.

JUSTIN HELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AMARA GWYN

Justin Helman, Class of ’03, will always be remembered for his kind spirit, gentle heart

and easy going personality. From the time he was a young boy, he pursued his dream of

becoming an entrepreneur. He resisted following the conventional path and worked hard

and was well on his way to realizing the goal he had set for himself. This scholarship is

given to a student who exemplifies and reflects the essence of Justin’s beautiful spirit.

KENT AND ELLEN FRANCISCO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP OSCIEL GIOVANNI LANDIN

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 SCHOLARSHIPS ALEXANDRIA BARTLETT, MICAELA BROOKMAN

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 CHRISTOPHER NAVARRO, ETHAN STOCKWELL

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 HUNTER JOHNSON, CORAL SILVERBERG

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.

MALIBU ART ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP MAGGIE HARRINGTON

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 SAMUEL HAFT, LINDSEY WIRHT

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 EMMA BLACKWOOD

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 LAUREN HAAS

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 SCHOLARSHIP GINA GLEITMAN

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 SURFSIDE NEWS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP TO BE ANNOUNCED

This award is earmarked for students who are interested in pursuing a career in

communications with an emphasis on political process, public policy and social justice

issues. There currently is a preponderance of journalism students interested in covering

light features, entertainment and sports; but addressing the more complex underpinnings

of democracy and civil rights is in need of much greater attention.

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.

DRAKE BAGLIETTO JULIANA BALL

EMMA BLACKWOOD MICAELA BROOKMAN

MADISON FELMAN

PATRICK FONTENETTE LAUREN HAAS

MAKENZIE KIZIS TANNER PORTER

MAXWELL POSWILLO

CAROLYN PUSHAW KEVIN REILLY

MADELINE ROTMAN KIMBERLY WATSON

MICHAEL K ZWEIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS NATHAN DOWLER, CHRISTOPHER NAVARRO

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 HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM HONORABLE MENTION KEVIN REILLY

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FINALISTS LAUREN HAAS CAROLYN PUSHAW COMMENDED STUDENTS PAIGE SCHWIMER SUSANNAH SHAW

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CAROLYN PUSHAW

NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP LAUREN HAAS

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.

DRAKE BAGLIETTO JULIANA BALL

EMMA BLACKWOOD

LAUREN HAAS SAMUEL HAFT

MAKENZIE KIZIS

CAROLYN PUSHAW MADELINE ROTMAN

PAT CAIRNS DOLPHIN SCHOLARSHIP REBECCA BANKS

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. When Pat retired, the Juan Cabrillo PTA established a

fund in her name to provide scholarships for former Juan Cabrillo students. In

remembrance of Emily Shane, a special Cabrillo student.

POINT DUME MARINE SCIENCE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP KATHERINE ROWAN

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 MAGGIE HARRINGTON

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENT OF THE YEAR

PROFESSIONAL ACTING-SILVER MEDALIST TANNER PORTER

RETA AND REEVES TEMPLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP DANIEL PAIGE

This scholarship is given to an aspiring writer in memory of Reta and Reeves Templeman,

the founders of The Malibu Times.

ROBERT AYERS III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SUSANNAH SHAW

Given by Geralyn Kelly Williams and the Ayers family in memory of Robert who

graduated from MHS in 2003. His patriotism and love of music was shown through his

service in the army. Sgt. Ayers was killed during his second tour of duty in Baghdad

while protecting his unit from attack in September 2007. He received the Bronze Star

and the Purple Heart.

ROB LEMOND AQUATIC SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP JESSICA SORCE

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 PHILIP GABALES, KIMBERLY WATSON

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 LAUREN HAAS

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE AAUW SM BAY AREA LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP TIFFANY VANDERLIP

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU ASSOC. OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP MADISON FELMAN

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 SCHOLARSHIPS MADISON PERRIN, JALINA WALLACE

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 TO BE ANNOUNCED

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 NATALIE BARK

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 MAKENZIE KIZIS

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 CARLEIGH MADDEN

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.

CLASS OF 2012 – COLLEGE ADMISSION & MATRICULATION *Colleges in bold are where one or more of our Seniors will enroll at.

The American University of Paris

Arizona State University

The University of Arizona

Art Center College of Design

Azusa Pacific University

Bard College

Barnard College

Berklee College of Music

Biola University

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Brooks Institute of Photography

Brown University

Butler University

Cabrillo College

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

California College of the Arts

California Lutheran University

California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo

Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Cal State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Los Angeles

Cal State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University

University of Chicago

Univ of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Cleveland Institute of Music

College of Charleston

University of Colorado at Boulder

Colorado State University

Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Hollywood

Concordia University-Montreal

DePaul University

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Dominican University of California

Drexel University

Eckerd College

Elmira College

Emerson College

Emmanuel College

Endicott College

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Technology

Fordham University

Franklin College Switzerland

The George Washington University

Glendale Community College

The Hartt School, University of Hartford

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Hofstra University

Humboldt State University

Indiana University at Bloomington

Ithaca College

The Juilliard School

University of Kansas

Lewis & Clark College

London College of Communication

Long Beach City College

Loyola Marymount University

Macalester College

Manhattanville College

Marymount College

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

McGill University

University of Miami

Miami University, Oxford

University of Michigan

Mills College

University of Mississippi

The University of Montana, Missoula

Montana State University, Bozeman

Moorpark College

Mount Holyoke College

University of Nevada, Reno

New Englad Conservatory of Music

New Mexico State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Northwestern University

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Occidental College

Oregon State University

University of Oregon

Pacific University

Parsons The New School for Design

Pasadena City College

Pepperdine University

Pierce College

University of Portland

Pratt Institute

Principia College

University of Puget Sound

University of Redlands

Ringling College of Art and Design

Riverside Community College

University of Rochester

Royal Academy of Music

Royal College of Music

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Saint Mary’s College of California

San Diego State University

University of San Diego

San Francisco Art 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

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 CO-PRESIDENT DRAKE BAGLIETTO AND MADELINE ROTMAN

ASB VICE PRESIDENT SAMUEL HAFT

SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT PATRICK FONTENETTE

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.

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2012 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 PRINCIPAL DR. MARK O. KELLY

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

AUDIO VISUAL SET UP PHIL WENKER

SENIOR COLLEGE PHOTO PROJECT DIANA CHI, KAREN GOLDBERG, ROYA LASHGARI, JEFF STOCKWELL

USHERS MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2013