SENIOR AWARDS AND

SCHOLARSHIPS

Malibu High School

Class of 2009

Malibu High School Senior Awards & Scholarships

June 2, 2009

Presentation of Awards and Scholarships Dr. Mark Kelly, Principal

Ms. Vanessa T. Fekete, College Counselor Mrs. Katie Dahm, Guidance Counselor Mr. Luke Sferra, Guidance Counselor

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Presentation of Department Awards

Bill Bixler, Music Faculty Carla Bowman-Smith, Art Faculty

Siugen Constanza, Boys & Girls Club Brian Corrigan, Math Faculty

Thor Evenson, Art Faculty Rich Lawson, Physical Education Faculty

Amy Loch, Music Faculty Marlynn Manning, Special Education Faculty

Jennifer Miller, Journalism Faculty Adam Panish, Social Science Faculty

Bob Perry, Science Faculty Jodi Plaia, Theater Faculty

Rebecca Owens, Foreign Language Faculty Bonnie Thoreson, English Faculty

Lisa Wintner, ELD Faculty

School Leadership

Associated Student Body President KRISTEN LAMBERT Associated Student Body Vice President MIELLE GERARD Associated Student Body Secretary ROYA SAHAFI Associated Student Body Treasurer GRACE FAIRLY Senior Class President CHELSEA COZEN Yearbook Editor JAMIE SAMUEL Student Representative SMMUSD Board of Education KRISTEN LAMBERT Student Representative MHS Site Governance Committee KIRA LAVAC ROYA SAHAFI

Service Awards

EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP This award recognizes a student whose leadership has made a difference at Malibu High School. A perpetual plaque with her name will hang on the wall in the main office. KRISTEN LAMBERT EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL SERVICE This award recognizes a student who serves at Malibu High School without seeking self-recognition. A perpetual plaque with his name will hang on the wall in the main office. KATIE ROLLINS EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE This award recognizes a student for outstanding community service. A perpetual plaque with her name will hang on the wall in the main office. NATALIE ALVARADO PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD This award recognizes the ability to combine academic excellence and exemplary leadership. SARAH ZWEIG THE MALIBU TIMES OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD This award was established to acknowledge a student who demonstrates concern for the rights and needs of others in his community. A feature article about her will appear in the Malibu Times Newspaper. SIMON ETTENGER THEADORA STUTSMAN

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.

NATALIE ALVARADO VICTORIA ANTICO MONTY BIGLOW HOLLY BIELER

JULIET DEMARCO ASHLEY ELLIS

LUIS ESCALANTE ALEXIS GORDON REBECCA GRAY LAUREN HAAG

LILIANN HODGINS DUSTIN KRAMER

JUDITH KRIEF KELLY MCGEE

ANNABELLA MENDEZ MONICA NICKELSBURG

LAUREN SANCHEZ KEENAN SPENCER

MICHAEL SPIROPOULOS THEADORA STUTSMAN

AVA WAGNER CAROL YANG

MHS Senior Department Awards

These awards are presented to seniors who are outstanding in the areas cited. Perpetual plaques with their names will hang on the wall next to the Principal’s office. Art - KEENAN SPENCER TAYLOR WOODS English - SARAH ZWEIG Foreign Language French - ZABEL KARAGHOSSIAN Foreign Language Spanish - ALEXIS GORDON Journalism - CAROL YANG Math - CHRISTIE BRYDON Music - Instrumental - SIMON ETTENGER THEADORA STUTSMAN Music - Vocal - RYAN MATTHEWS Photo/Digital Design - NATE GROSSMAN MEGAN O’ROURKE Physical Education - CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ Science - KATIE ROLLINS Social Studies - JACOB VANDOR Technical Theater - MURRAY SHAW Theater - DANIELLE MURRAY Yearbook - JAMIE SAMUEL Youth of the Year, 2009 Boys & Girls Club - NATALIE ALVARADO Most Inspirational Senior, 2009 Boys & Girls Club - LAUREN SANCHEZ Overcoming obstacles to his education and ongoing effort - JAVIER GRANDE

Bank of America Achievement Awards

Certificate winners are selected in specific fields.

Art Excellence - ATTICUS ANDERSON KATHERINE ANTHONY CHRISTIE BRYDON SOPHIE CHRISTENSEN JACQUELINE FOROUTAN ILANA FRIEDMAN ZABEL KARAGHOSSIAN SEAN KEARNEY MASON MONTGOMERY CLAIRE SNIDER AUTUMN VALJIEN SONJA VAN SOELEN

Digital Design - MEGAN O’ROURKE English - ZABEL KARAGHOSSIAN SEARRA SILVERBERG ANAIS MASIELLO LAUREN HAAG KRISTEN LAMBERT PARKER SMITH

Foreign Language French - EMILY GIBSON DANIELLE MURRAY AVA WAGNER Foreign Language Spanish - RYAN MATTHEWS DANIELLE MURRAY JACQUELINE FOROUTAN NATALIE ALVARADO

History - PARKER SMITH

Bank of America Achievement Awards

Certificate winners are selected in specific fields. Journalism - ARI ANDERSON HOLLY BIELER LAUREN HAAG KATHERINE MCSHANE MONICA NICKELSBURG SARAH ZWEIG KATHERINE MCSHANE

Literature - REBECCA GRAY

Math - KATIE ROLLINS LAUREN HAAG SETH RUBINROIT

Music - Instrumental - MEGAN O’ROURKE MASON SHANER

Music - Vocal - TROY DAILEY Photo - NATE GROSSMAN

Political Science - THEADORA STUTSMAN

Science - KRISTEN LAMBERT JESSICA PHILLIPS

Social Science - ABIGAIL SNIDER JACQUELINE FOROUTAN

Theater Arts - CONNER WILLIS

Writing - JESSICA PHILLIPS

Academic Awards

Exceptional Academic Progress This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional growth in academics, in extra curricular activities and in personal growth. A perpetual plaque with his name will hang on the wall next to the Principal’s office. JULIET DEMARCO Exceptional Academic Dedication This award recognizes a student who has shown exceptional dedication to his academic studies. A perpetual plaque with his name will hang on the wall next to the Principal’s office. MARIKA DEVAN

*** Valedictorian Candidates DUSTIN KRAMER SARAH ZWEIG National Merit Scholar Finalist RYAN MATTHEWS Commended National Merit Scholars CHRISTIE BRYDON ASHLEY ELLIS REBECCA GRAY SETH RUBINROIT THEA STUTSMAN MILES WINTNER CAROL YANG

Softball Rebecca Gray Lauren Haag Boys Golf Seth Rubinroit Boys Volleyball Dusty Kramer Atticus Anderson Baseball Matthew Bordier Tony Gwyn Boys Tennis Sam Block Track Isabel Smith Girls Soccer Rebecca Gray Boys Soccer Justin Hale

Boys Basketball Seth Rubinroit Girls Tennis Carol Yang Sarah Zweig Thea Stutsman Ashley Ellis Ava Wagner Girls Volleyball Cebe Loomis Anais Masielo Mielle Gerard Talia Martinez Kelly McGee Samantha Wetton Girls Water Polo Katie Rollins Searra Silverberg Swim Team Brianne Horner Blake Baldwin

MHS Academic All-American Athletes

MHS Athletic Awards

BOYS WATER POLO BLAKE BALDWIN 2nd team all Tri-Valley League Tri-Valley League Champs JACOB VANDOR 2nd team all Tri-Valley League Tri-Valley League Champs ALEX GREENBERG 2nd team all Tri-Valley League 2nd team all CIF

Tri-Valley League Champs JAKE PHILBRICK 1st team all Tri-Valley League 2nd team all CIF

Tri-Valley League Champs MICHAEL GALATE Shark Award 1st team all Tri-Valley League 1st team all CIF

Tri-Valley League Champs CARTER BALDWIN

Team Captain CO-MVP Team CO-MVP Tri-Valley League

Tri-Valley League Champs 1st team all CIF

SEAN MERRICK Team Captain, CO-MVP Team CO-MVP Tri-Valley League 1st team all CIF Player of the Year Division 4 CIF Tri-Valley League Champs

MHS Athletic Awards

BOYS SWIMMING BLAKE BALDWIN

Tri-Valley League 2nd Team ALEX GREENBERG

Tri-Valley League 2nd Team JAKE PHILBRICK

Tri-Valley League 2nd Team School Record 50 Free School Record 200 Medley Relay Shark Award

CARTER BALDWIN

Tri-Valley League 1st Team 100 Breaststroke League Champion

School Record 200 Medley Relay CO-MVP Swim Team

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. ANDERSON, ARI ANDERSON, ATTICUS BALDWIN, CARTER BLOCK, SAM BRYDON, CHRISTIE COHEN, VANESSA DAILEY, TROY ELLIS, ASHLEY ETTENGER, SIMON FRIEDMAN, ILANA GERARD, MIELLE GIBSON, EMILY GRAY, REBECCA HAAG, LAUREN KARAGHOSSIAN, ZABEL KRIEF, JUDY LAMBERT, KRISTEN LOOMIS, CEBE MAGHBOUL, MATHEW MCGEE, KELLY MURRAY, DANIELLE NICKELSBURG, MONICA PHILLIPS, JESSICA ROLLINS, KATIE RUBINROIT, SETH SAMUEL, JAMIE SCHWEITZER, BRENDAN SHANER, MASON SMITH, PARKER STUTSMAN, THEA VANDOR, JACOB VAN SOELEN, SONJA WAGNER, AVA WINTNER, MILES YANG, CAROL ZWEIG, SARAH

President’s Education Awards

for Academic Excellence

These awards from the Office of the President of the United States are for students who achieved 3.5+ GPAs and combined SAT Reasoning Test Scores over 1900 ALVARADO, NATALIE ANDERSON, ARI ANDERSON, ATTICUS BLOCK, SAM BRYDON, CHRISTIE COZEN, CHELSEA ELLIS, ASHLEY ETTENGER, SIMON FRIEDMAN, ILANA GIBSON, EMILY GRAY, REBECCA HAAG, LAUREN KRAMER, DUSTIN KRIEF, JUDITH LAMBERT, KRISTEN LOOMIS, CEBE MATTHEWS, RYAN MCGEE, KELLY MURRAY, DANIELLE NICKELSBURG, MONICA O’ROURKE, MEGAN PHILLIPS, JESSICA ROLLINS, KATIE RUBINROIT, SETH SHANER, MASON SMITH, PARKER SNIDER, ABIGAIL STUTSMAN, THEA VAN SOELEN, SONJA VANDOR, JACOB WAGNER, AVA WESTCOTT, CHARLES YANG, CAROL ZWEIG, SARAH

MHS Scholarship Fund

BENJAMIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS The Benjamin family has given generously of its time and financial support to the Santa Monica-Malibu schools. In further support of education, they provide this scholarship for a student who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year college. LAUREN SANCHEZ CABBY CABALLERO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship is given by sisters, Cathy Caballero and Candy Sindell, in honor of their dad, Cabby Caballero. He was a very generous man and a big believer in hard work and making the most of life’s opportunities. LUIS ESCALANTE CARING INDIVIDUAL AWARD Given by Dr. David Baron of Primary Caring of Malibu, a medical practice. Their mission is to help bring the human connection back to medicine. This scholarship is given to a compassionate student who has an interest in pursuing a career in the healing arts. SIMON ETTENGER INDIA OXENBERG COACH LAWSON GRIDIRON SCHOLARSHIPS 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. SEAN CONRAD JUSTIN HALE ELLEN FRANCISCO EQUESTRIAN SCHOLARSHIP Ellen Francisco has had a passion for horses her whole life and raises, trains and currently competes nationally in the Quarter Horse World. She has always believed that young people who are involved with horses develop a sense of responsibility, patience and the understanding of how to care for an animal. It is her desire to support young people who are in any way connected with horses. VANESSA COHEN

EXCEPTIONAL EFFORT GRANT Given by the Kramer Family to a student with an exceptional work ethic and a strong desire to learn, succeed and improve through the years. MARIKA DEVAN FLAMMINIO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given by the Flamminio family to a student who excels in the performing arts. DANIELLE MURRAY GLICKFELD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS The Glickfeld family has given generously of its time and support to Malibu schools. Their daughter, Lindsey, graduated from Malibu High School in 1998 and graduated from Stanford University. In further support of education, they award these scholarships to students for academic achievement. NATALIE ALVARADO HENRY CARIATI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship is given by the Ground Zero Advertising Agency. Henry Cariati was a dedicated and caring teacher, who had a keen interest and talent in the creative as well as the technical side of the arts. Henry’s wife, Jeanne, was a teacher at Malibu High School. Both their daughters and son attended Malibu Park Junior High School. JUSTINE GAON JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP 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 former students. KATE MEYER HOLLAND-PORTER THEATRICAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given to a student interested in theater, music, arts. 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. DANIELLE MURRAY THEADORA STUTSMAN

JUSTIN HELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 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. RYAN MATTHEWS KENT AND ELLEN FRANCISCO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Ellen and Kent Francisco were both physical education teachers at Santa Monica High School. They continue to support Malibu youth with their athletic scholarships. JAMIE SAMUEL JACOB VANDOR KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 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. TROY DAILEY KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU KEY CLUB & COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP The Kiwanis Club of Malibu sponsors the MHS Key Club. NATALIE ALVARADO THEADORA STUTSMAN KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU SHARK AWARDS FOR SCHOLAR-ATHLETES The Kiwanis Club of Malibu gives this award to college-bound, outstanding scholar-athletes. KATE ROLLINS SETH RUBINROIT MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS 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. CHELSEA COZEN PARKER SMITH

MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORING FRANK PAGE 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. ALEX GREENBERG MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP HONORING LOUIS LEITHOLD Louis Leithold touched countless lives both as a high school calculus teacher and a teacher of teachers. This scholarship is awarded in his memory to a calculus student. CHRISTIE BRYDON MALIBU JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF ORI GREENBERG The Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue places a high value on education. Their continuing interest in education is evidenced by this scholarship in memory of Ori Greenberg, who was a member of Malibu High School’s first graduating class in 1996. MILES WINTNER MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP The Malibu Surfside News continues its support of Malibu students by offering a scholarship to a Malibu High School journalist. LAUREN HAAG PAT CAIRNS DOLPHIN SCHOLARSHIPS 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. ATTICUS ANDERSON REBECCA GRAY

POINT DUME MARINE SCIENCE SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP The PTA of Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School gives this scholarship to a student who attended their school. JOE ROSENTHAL RETA AND REEVES TEMPLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given to an aspiring writer in memory of Reta and Reeves Templeman, the founders of The Malibu Times. SARAH ZWEIG ROBERT AYERS III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given to a college bound student who has a caring attitude for other people in their community and a love of music. Given by Geralyn Krieger and the Ayres 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. Ayres received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during his second tour of duty in Baghdad. SAMANTHA WETTON ROB LeMOND AQUATIC SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP 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. SEARRA SILVERBERG ROTARY CLUB OF MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS 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. BLAKE BALDWIN CARTER BALDWIN SALLY ETEBARI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given in memory of Sally Etebari, loving mother of Aleah, Class of ‘02. She was trained as a teacher and encouraged all aspects of education. Sally was a dedicated supporter of PTSA and Athletic Boosters. She was also instrumental in starting club volleyball in Malibu. She was the recipient of the PTA’s highest honor, the Golden Oak Award. TALIA MARTINEZ KATIE MCSHANE

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP 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. KRISTEN LAMBERT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS IN MEMORY OF DARRELL D. MARKS The League of United Latin American Citizens believes in education for everyone. In fulfillment of this objective, they offer these scholarships to deserving Latino students who will attend Santa Monica College. Darrell D. Marks was a counselor and teacher at Santa Monica High School. ANABELLA MENDEZ SANTA MONICA COLLEGE – CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WILLIAM AND CLYDE STEIB MEMORIAL TROY DAILEY SANTA MONICA-MALIBU COUNCIL OF PTA SCHOLARSHIP 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. ATTICUS ANDERSON SEAN MICHAEL MATTHEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are given by the Sean Michael Matthews Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Sean Michael Matthews, second son of Michael and Kelley Matthews, to students who reflect Sean’s qualities of humor, independence, optimism and a love for others. DUSTIN KRAMER CAROL YANG SHANE ROBERT CASEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 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. MEGAN O’ROURKE STEVENSON FAMIILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given by the Stevenson Family Foundation to a student with a strong work ethic and high academic achievement. NATALIE ALVARADO

TYLER LOVE MEMORIAL STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is given by Teri Love to a student who has a love of languages, the desire and love for travel, biking, and a gregarious personality. This scholarship is given in memory of Tyler Love, who graduated from MHS in 2001. He felt that one of the most rewarding times of his life was spent participating in the learning abroad program at Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy. It is awarded to the person who exemplifies Tyler’s qualities of friendliness, generousness, true happiness of spirit, love of family and friends, always remaining true to himself, has a passion for travel and a desire for a nontraditional learning experience. MIELLE GERARD WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP 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. JESSICA PHILLIPS

Local, State & National Scholarships

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. BLAKE BALDWIN REBECCA GRAY KATIE ROLLINS JOSEPH ROSENTHAL AUSTIN ROWEN SETH RUBINROIT PARKER SMITH THEADORA STUTSMAN

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. CHRISTIE BRYDON CHELSEA COZEN REBECCA GRAY KRISTEN LAMBERT JESSICA PHILLIPS KATIE ROLLINS THEADORA STUTSMAN SARAH ZWEIG JACOB VANDOR

Local, State & National Scholarships

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS

The Optimist Club’s main goal is to support Malibu youth. They raise money at the Malibu Jazz Festival and at the Optimist Club Pancake Breakfast. They recognize and honor Malibu High School students with their charitable giving through these scholarships. CHELSEA COZEN REBECCA GRAY LAUREN HAAG KRISTEN LAMBERT RYAN MATTHEWS KATIE ROLLINS SETH RUBINROIT LAUREN SANCHEZ JACOB VANDOR SARAH ZWEIG

COLLEGE PLACEMENT * Class of 2009 *

Abbot, Tyler Academy of the Arts, San Francisco Adams, Morgan Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Alvarado, Natalie Seattle University Anderson, Ari American University Anderson, Atticus Stanford University Anthony, Katherine Savannah College of Art & Design Azzi, Lara Pepperdine University Baldwin, Blake Maritime Academy Baldwin, Carter California Lutheran University Baum, Elizabeth American University Bieler, Holly Boston University Biglow, Park Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Block, Sam University of Southern California Bloesser, Phillip Santa Monica College Bourget, Trevor Santa Monica College Boylan, Christian University of Colorado, Boulder Brydon, Christie Stanford University Cohen, Vanessa UC Santa Barbara Conrad, Sean Princeton University Cozen, Chelsea Barnard College Crescentini, Sasha University of San Francisco Dayani, Dani Westmont College Demarco, Juliet San Francisco State University Devan, Marika Taft College Downing, Mariah Arizona State University Ellis, Ashley Emory University Epstein, Michael Berklee College of Music Ettenger, Simon UC Berkeley Fairly, Gracy University of Oregon Falcone, Brianna F.I.D.M Fazio, Hanna University of British Columbia Franzoni, Hudson Berklee College of Music Friedman, Ilana UC Berkeley

Galate, Michael UC Santa Cruz Gerard, Mielle New York University Gibson, Emily Pepperdine University Gordon, Alexis New Zealand Grady, Victoria F.I.D.M. Gray, Rebecca Barnard College Greenberg, Alex San Diego State Grossman, Nate School of the Museum of Fine Arts Gwyn, Anthony Cal State Northridge Haag, Lauren UC Berkeley Hayward, McKinley Eckerd College Hale, Justin University of Redlands Helgeland, Martin Loyola Marymount University Helm, Derek Arizona State University Hodgins, Liliann UC Santa Cruz Horner, Brianne San Francisco State University Houston, Alexandria UC Berkeley Johnson, Mario Ventura Community College Jones, Christian University of Denver Kaplan, Reed Santa Monica College Karaghossian, Zabel Pepperdine University Kearney, Sean San Francisco Community College Kiefer, Brita Santa Barbara City College Kramer, Dustin UC Berkeley Krief, Judith McGill University Lambert, Kristen UCLA Loomis, Cebe Vassar College Lowe, Brennan Concordia University Chicago Makey, Ruby Santa Monica College Martinez, Steve Brooks Institute of Photography Martinez, Talia Newbury College Masiello, Anais UC Riverside Mason, Taylor Syracuse University Matthews, Ryan UCLA McGee, Kelly Vassar College McShane, Katie Fordham University Meyer, Kate University of Redlands Montgomery, Mason Academy of the Arts, San Francisco Muller, Jacqueline San Francisco State University Murray, Danielle UC Santa Cruz

Myers, Krista UC Santa Cruz Nickelsburg, Monica New York University O’Rourke, Megan UC San Diego Oxenberg, India Bay State College Palmer, Jonathan Ventura Community College Phillips, Jessica New York University Purucker, Emily Santa Monica College Rader, Jordan San Francisco State University Recht, Austin University of Arizona Ricketts, Roberts Baruch College Rocoffort, Cyril Santa Monica College Rollins, Katie Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rondell, Dalton Santa Barbara City College Rosenthal, Joe University of Oregon Rowen, Austin University of Colorado, Boulder Rubinroit, Seth University of Southern California Sadeghi, Omid UC Riverside Samuel, Jaime Kenyon College Sanchez, Lauren Sonoma State University Schweitzer, Brendan UC Santa Cruz Shaner, Mason UC San Diego Sher, Adam University of Arizona Sills, Gregory Loyola Marymount University Silverberg, Searra Arizona State University Smith, Hunter San Francisco State University Smith, Parker UCLA Snider, Abigail UC Berkeley Snider, Clair San Francisco State University Spiropoulos, Michael Santa Monica College Spoliansky, Jordan Sonoma State University Stutsman, Thea Dartmouth College Thiessen, Jeffrey Chapman University Valjien, Autumn Americorps Van Soelen, Sonja UC Davis Vandor, Jacob University of Hawaii at Monoa Velasquez, Niall Ventura Community College Vitolo, Dario Santa Monica Community College Wagner, Ava Middlebury Collge Weiss, Colton San Francisco State University Westcott, Charles UC Santa Barbara

Wetton, Samantha Eugene Lang College Willis, James Pepperdine University Wintner, Miles UC Santa Cruz Wisnicki, Jake University of Colorado, Boulder Woods, Taylor Academy of the Arts, San Francisco Yang, Carol UC Berkeley Zweig, Sarah UC Berkeley

Special Gratitude

Our special appreciation goes to all who helped to make these scholarships and 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

2009 Scholarship Committee Carla Bowman-Smith, Art Department Bill Bixler, Music Department Brian Corrigan, Math and Science Departments Katie Dahm, Guidance Department Anna Deshautelle, Special Education Department Janeen Duane, Science Department Thor Evenson, Art Department Jennifer Gonzalez, English Department Dr. Mark O. Kelly, Principal Heidi Kleis, Special Education Department Rich Lawson, Athletic Department Brigette Leonard, Art Department Rebecca Owens, Language Department Adam Panish, Social Science Department Sarah Prunier, English Department Sean Ryan, Social Science Department Ruben Scott, Math Department Luke Sferra, Guidance Department

Special Acknowledgements

Colleen Baum, Scholarship Committee Treasurer Pat Cairns & Julia Holland, Artists for Awards & Certificates Carolynn Cozen, Scholarship Committee Administrative Support Joe DiMercurio, College Counseling Technical Support Eric Martin, Candice Taylor, Daniel Heiderman, Physical Setup of Awards Ceremony Kristin Smith & Paige Smith, College Counseling Administrative Support, Photographer of MHS College Pictures 2009

* Congratulations to the

Class of 2009! *

I wish you the very best in the paths you choose in life. This is just the beginning of many adventures to come!

Enjoy college and remember Malibu High School is

and always will be a place you can call home.

May all your dreams come true!

I will miss you Seniors!

* Love, Ms. Fekete * - College Counselor for the Class of 2009 -