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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
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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