Malibu High School

Class of 2011

Senior Awards and Scholarships Evening

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

7:00 p.m. MHS Auditorium

SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM

June 7, 2011

WELCOME

Dr. Mark O. Kelly, Principal

FLAG SALUTE

Charis Buff, 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

Mr. Brian Corrigan, Math Faculty

Mrs. Katie Dahm, Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Kasey Earnest, Boys & Girls Club

Mr. Andy Meyer, Associated Student Body Advisor

Mrs. Bobbi Ross-Neier, 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. Patrick Miller, Foreign Language Faculty

Mr. Adam Panish, Social Studies Faculty

Mr. Bob Perry, Science Faculty

Ms. Jodi Plaia, Theater Faculty

Mrs. Rachel Stowell, Journalism Advisor

Mrs. Bonnie Thoreson, English Faculty

Dr. Maia Zander, Music 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 RYAN BROWN

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

EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL SERVICE ELIJAH ETTENGER, EVAN SCHOENBRUN

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

EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE SASHA HORN

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

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD DAVIS THACKER

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

THE MALIBU TIMES OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD MAXWELL GORELICK, SARA MOHR

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 TIANA FAZIO

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

extracurricular activities and in personal growth.

EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC DEDICATION JEREMY GOODEN

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

academic studies.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE SARA MOHR

This special award recognizes a student who has a perfect attendance record in both

middle school and high school.

VALEDICTORIAN CANDIDATES

MAXWELL GORELICK CAROLINE KAUFMAN

SARA MOHR PARKER PHILLIPS MICHAEL STEIGER DAVIS THACKER

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 SASHA HORN

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING ALEXANDRA KELLY SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN CREATIVE WRITING HEATHER DORNBLUM

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERATURE RACHAEL KRAFT

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – FRENCH GAETAN ST-CYR

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE – SPANISH CHRISTIANE SNYDER

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM CAROLINE KAUFMAN

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM DAVIS THACKER

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS PARKER PHILLIPS

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS DANIEL DEVITT

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION KAREN SANCHEZ

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE SARA MOHR

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE MAXWELL GORELICK

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN FIELD ECOLOGY RESEARCH ARIK PULSIFER

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES CAROLINE KAUFMAN

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES FAITH BROWN, MICHAEL STEIGER

DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN BOTH VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ALISSA MYER

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN YEARBOOK GEORGIANA BLOOMENFELD, MALENA WOOD

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL DESIGN AUSTIN DANIELS

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN ART KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN, DANICA LOCKER EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC RENEE HENN

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN VOCAL MUSIC REN MARTINEZ

EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATER REN MARTINEZ

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.

MIRANDA BARD ALEXA BIGLOW

GEORGIANA BLOOMENFELD SARAH CORRIGAN

JORDAN DORN TENAYA DRAPKIN ERIN EDENHOLM ELIJAH ETTENGER

CHASE HALL SASHA HORN

ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS ALEXANDRA KELLY

HAYDEN KESSENICH JAMIE LEVINE

ALEXANDRA MASRI SARA MOHR ALEC PAYNE

CODY PHILLIPS PARKER PHILLIPS

EVAN SCHOENBRUN JORDAN SEAH

CHRISTIANE SNYDER BRYAN SPUNT

HANNAH STEVENS BRANDON TRAN

TYLER VANDERLIP ELIZABETH WILSON MONTRAIL YATES

PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARD PROGRAM

The President’s Education Awards Program, sponsored by the Office of the President of

the United States, recognized academic success in the classroom and school.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The President’s Award for Education 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.

MIRANDA BARD TODD BERTORELLI

WYATT BERTORELLI GEORGIANA BLOOMENFELD

GREGORY BOGIE FAITH BROWN RYAN BROWN

SARAH CORRIGAN DANIEL DEVITT

HEATHER DORNBLUM TENAYA DRAPKIN ELIJAH ETTENGER

SEAN FRANKLE MAXWELL GORELICK

ZACHARY HAMILTON SASHA HORN

VASILIKI IOANNOU CAROLINE KAUFMAN ALEXANDRA KELLY

HAYDEN KESSENICH RACHAEL KRAFT JAMIE LEVINE

CAMERON LINDSAY JAKE LUBELL

NANIKA MARSHALL REN MARTINEZ

SARA MOHR ALISSA MYER

VICENTE OCHOA KELSEY PETTIJOHN

CODY PHILLIPS PARKER PHILLIPS

CHRISTIANE SNYDER GRAHAM SOLOWAY

GAETAN ST-CYR MICHAEL STEIGER DAVIS THACKER

CHARLOTTE VAN IERLAND ELIZABETH WILSON

MALENA WOOD REMY ZIMMERMAN

MALIBU SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS

AMERICAN LEGION PALISADES POST #283

SCHOLARSHIPS TARYN GOTTLIEB, ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS

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.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MALIBU YOUTH OF THE YEAR VIOLET MIEHLE

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 MARVIN ALVARADO

Awarded annually to an outstanding senior who inspires their school, community and the

Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles through

their positive attitude, tenacity, and kindness towards others.

CABBY CABALLERO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DAVID GONZALEZ

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.

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.

MIRANDA BARD GEORGIANA BLOOMENFELD

GREGORY BOGIE FAITH BROWN RYAN BROWN CHARIS BUFF

SARAH CORRIGAN DANIEL DEVITT

TENAYA DRAPKIN NICOLAI EPICHOFF ELIJAH ETTENGER SEAN FRANKLE

MAXWELL GORELICK TARYN GOTTLIEB

ZACHARY HAMILTON

CAMERON HART ROBERT HAYES SIERRA HINDS SASHA HORN

ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS CAROLINE KAUFMAN ALEXANDRA KELLY

HAYDEN KESSENICH CLAIRE KIEFER

RACHAEL KRAFT CAMERON LINDSAY NANIKA MARSHALL

REN MARTINEZ ASHTIN MILLER

SARA MOHR

ALISSA MYER VICENTE OCHOA

KELSEY PETTIJOHN CODY PHILLIPS

PARKER PHILLIPS GRAHAM SOLOWAY

GAETAN ST-CYR MICHAEL STEIGER DAVIS THACKER BRANDON TRAN

CHARLOTTE VAN IERLAND SAM WESSON

MALENA WOOD ERIKA WOOLLER

GILLIAN WOOLLER

CARING INDIVIDUAL AWARD SASHA HORN

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 SAADIQ HASSAN, MATTHEW MASON

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 TENAYA DRAPKIN

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.

DORN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP MARVIN ALVARADO

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 HAYDEN KESSENICH

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 TATIANA COSENTINO

Ellen and Kent Francisco were both physical education teachers at Santa Monica High

School. They continue to support Malibu youth with their athletic scholarships.

EXCEPTIONAL EFFORT GRANT JAMES DE LUNA

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 ZACHARY HAMILTON

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

HENRY CARIATI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GUSTAVO MALDONADO

This scholarship is given by the Ground Zero Advertising Agency. Henry Cariati was a

caring and dedicated 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 MHS. Both their

daughter and son attended Malibu Park Junior High School.

HOLLAND-PORTER THEATRICAL SCHOLARSHIPS REN MARTINEZ, CHARLOTTE VAN IERLAND

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.

JUAN CABRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP MIRANDA BARD

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 ELIJAH ETTENGER

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 BRANDON TRAN

Ellen and Kent Francisco were both physical education teachers at Santa Monica High

School. They continue to support Malibu youth with their athletic scholarships.

KIWANIS CLUB OF MALIBU

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP CHARLOTTE VAN IERLAND

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 ERIN EDENHOLM, EVAN SCHOENBRUN

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 GREGORY BOGIE, SARA MOHR

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 SCHOLARSHIPS TRIANA GARCIA, MEGAN WALCH

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 SARAH CORRIGAN, DAVIS THACKER

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 CODY PHILLIPS

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 PARKER PHILLIPS

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 JEWISH CENTER & SYNAGOGUE SCHOLARSHIP

IN MEMORY OF ORI GREENBERG TBD

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.

MALIBU SPECIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

STUDENT OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP STEFFAN EDENHOLM

The Malibu Special Education Foundation Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded in

memory of Annie Crenshaw, who, as a Special Educator in Malibu for many years,

displayed hard work, dedication, a great heart for our kids and a wonderful sense of

humor. This award is given to a graduating Senior at Malibu High School who will serve

as an example to the general population that postsecondary success is possible with hard

work and a desire to learn.

MALIBU SPECIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP VIOLET MIEHLE

The Malibu Special Education Foundation Student of the Year Scholarship is awarded in

memory of Annie Crenshaw, who, as a Special Educator in Malibu for many years,

displayed hard work, dedication, a great heart for our kids and a wonderful sense of

humor. This award is given to a graduating Senior at Malibu High School who is entering

the field of teaching.

MALIBU SURFSIDE NEWS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP CAROLINE KAUFMAN

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.

SARAH CORRIGAN TENAYA DRAPKIN

SEAN FRANKLE SASHA HORN

CLAIRE KIEFER REN MARTINEZ

MICHAEL K ZWEIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ERIKA WOOLLER, GILLIAN WOOLLER

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.

MALIBU’S JUNIOR MISS SCHOLARSHIPS SOPHIA GALATE, SARA MOHR, ALISSA MYER

America’s Junior Miss is a nationwide opportunity designed to empower and reward

excellence and achievement by providing scholarships and life-learning experiences.

Junior Misses are characterized by scholastic achievement, community involvement,

creativity and the quest for excellence in every facet of life.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – COMMENDED STUDENTS

DANIEL DEVITT MAXWELL GORELICK

REN MARTINEZ SARA MOHR

GAETAN ST-CYR MICHAEL STEIGER

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.

SARAH CORRIGAN TENAYA DRAPKIN

SEAN FRANKLE

SASHA HORN CAROLINE KAUFMAN

VIOLET MIEHLE SARA MOHR

PAT CAIRNS DOLPHIN SCHOLARSHIP ALMA FELIPE

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 HANNAH STEVENS

The PTA of Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School gives this scholarship to a

student who attended their school.

RETA AND REEVES TEMPLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP TBD

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 MAXWELL GORELICK

Given by Geralyn Krieger 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 KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN

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 ELIZABETH HUMPHREYS, RACHAEL KRAFT

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.

SALLY ETEBARI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MARVIN ALVARADO

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.

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE LULAC SCHOLARSHIP

IN MEMORY OF DARRELL D. MARKS DIANA TORRES

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP VIOLET MIEHLE

The SMMASA is the local organization of school administrators and managers. In

further support of education, they give this scholarship to recognize a senior who is

dedicated to mentoring and teaching students.

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU COUNCIL OF PTA SCHOLARSHIP VICENTE OCHOA

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

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.

RYAN BROWN TENAYA DRAPKIN

SEAN FRANKLE SOPHIA GALATE

HAYDEN KESSENICH REN MARTINEZ ALISSA MYER

KELSEY PETTIJOHN ARIK PULSIFER

DAVIS THACKER

SHANE ROBERT CASEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SIERRA HINDS

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 ASHTIN MILLER

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.

THE MALIBU TIMES YOUTH DOLPHIN AWARD VIOLET MIEHLE

Presented each year by the Malibu Times, this award recognizes one student for his or her

contributions, volunteerism and tireless devotion to the community of Malibu.

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP CHASE HALL

Webster’s PTA supports the students and faculty of the school in various activities and

continues its support of students through this scholarship to one of their former students.

ATHLETIC AWARDS BASEBALL ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE CODY PHILLIPS, PARKER PHILLIPS FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE PARKER PHILLIPS BASKETBALL – BOYS ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE CHASE HALL, EVAN SCHOENBRUN BASKETBALL – GIRLS ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE DESERIEE EDMAN, SIERRA HINDS, ALEXANDRA KELLY FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE DANIELLE BUSH CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER ZACHARY HAMILTON ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE SARA MOHR, VICENTE OCHOA FOOTBALL ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE LAKER DOHAN FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE SAADIQ HASSAN GOLF ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE MAURY BARDOVI FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE MAURY BARDOVI, TAYLOR STEIN SOCCER – BOYS ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE JAKE LUBELL SOCCER – GIRLS ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE CLAIRE KIEFER, ASHTIN MILLER, GILLIAN WOOLLER FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE CLAIRE KIEFER SWIMMING – BOYS TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RYAN BROWN HONORABLE MENTION ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE ERIK PHILBRICK SECOND TEAM ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE RYAN BROWN, JAMES BURNETT, SEAN FRANKLE SHARK AWARD BRANDON TRAN TENNIS - BOYS ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE GREGORY BOGIE FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE DAVIS THACKER SECOND TEAM ALL LEAGUE GREGORY BOGIE TRACK AND FIELD ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE GEORGIANA BLOOMENFELD, ERIN EDENHOLM,

TIANA FAZIO, CHRISTIANE SNYDER VOLLEYBALL – BOYS SECOND TEAM ALL LEAGUE DAVID GONZALEZ VOLLEYBALL – GIRLS FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE SIENNA MASIELLO

WATER POLO – BOYS TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RYAN BROWN, KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN, ERIK PHILBRICK TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER RYAN BROWN FIRST TEAM ALL CIF RYAN BROWN, KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN, ERIK PHILBRICK FIRST TEAM ALL TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN, ERIK PHILBRICK OXNARD ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM RYAN BROWN SECOND TEAM ALL VENTURA COUNTY KRISTOFOR KALIAKIN WATER POLO – GIRLS LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER SOPHIA GALATE, JORDAN WHITE ACADEMIC ALL LEAGUE FAITH BROWN, SOPHIA GALATE, ERIKA WOOLLER FIRST TEAM ALL LEAGUE ERIKA WOOLLER SECOND TEAM ALL LEAGUE FAITH BROWN

CLASS OF 2011 – COLLEGE ADMISSION & MATRICULATION *Colleges in bold are where one or more of our Seniors will enroll at.

Academy of Art University

American University

Arizona State University

The University of Arizona

University of Arkansas

Barnard College

Baylor University

Berklee College of Music

University of Birmingham

Boise State University

Boston University

University of British Columbia

Brooks Institute of Photography

California College of the Arts

California Lutheran University

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 Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo

Cal State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Chico

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

Cal State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

California State University, Sacramento

Chapman University

University of Chicago

Clark University

College of Charleston

College of the Desert

University of Colorado at Boulder

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

University of Colorado at Denver

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University

Columbia College

Columbia University

Connecticut College

Cornell University

Davidson College

University of Denver

DePaul University

Drexel University

Duke University

Emerson College

Endicott College

Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal

Arts

The Evergreen State College

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Florida Institute of Technology

Fordham University

Georgetown University

Hampshire College

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Hawaii Pacific University

Humboldt State University

Hunter College of the CUNY

Indiana University at Bloomington

University of Kansas

University of Kentucky

La Sierra University

University of Leeds

Lewis & Clark College

Louisiana State University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University Chicago

Manhattanville College

University of Maryland, College Park

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

University of Miami

Michigan State University

University of Michigan

Mills College

The University of Montana, Missoula

Moorpark College

Mount Holyoke College

University of New Mexico

New York University

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

University of Northern Colorado

University of Notre Dame

Occidental College

The Ohio State University

Oregon State University

University of Oregon

University of the Pacific

Pacific Union College

Parsons The New School for Design

Pepperdine University

Pierce College

Pitzer College

Polytechnic Institute of NYU

Portland State University

Pratt Institute

University of Puget Sound

Purdue University

University of Redlands

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhode Island School of Design

Rochester Institute of Technology

San Diego State University

University of San Diego

San Francisco Art Institute

San Francisco State University

University of San Francisco

San Jose State University

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Clara University

Santa Monica College

Sarah Lawrence College

School of Museum of Fine Arts

School of Visual Arts

Seattle University

Seton Hall University

Simmons College

Sonoma State University

University of Southampton

University of Southern California

Southern Methodist University

St. Edwards University

St. John’s University

University of St. Thomas

Stanford University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Suffolk University

Swansea University

Syracuse University

The University of Tampa

The University of Texas, Austin

University of Toronto

Trinity University

University of Tulsa

University of Utah

Utah State University

Utah Valley University

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

University of Virginia

Walla Walla University

Washington University in St. Louis

University of Washington

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wesleyan University

West Los Angeles College

Western Washington University

Whitman College

Williams College

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

University of Wyoming

Xavier University of Louisiana

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY LEADERSHIP

ASB PRESIDENT RYAN BROWN

ASB VICE PRESIDENT EVAN SCHOENBRUN

ASB SECRETARY MIRANDA BARD

ASB TREASURER ELIZABETH WILSON

SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT CHARIS BUFF

SMMUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELIZABETH WILSON

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.

ALUMNI DONORS | CIVIC DONORS | CORPORATE DONORS | MEMORIAL DONORS

2011 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

PRINCIPAL DR. MARK O. KELLY

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ADAM PANISH

BILINGUAL LIAISON YALILE PIEPER

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT LUKE SFERRA

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MHS SCHOLARSHIP FUND TREASURER COLLEEN BAUM

PROGRAM DESIGNER DIANA CHI

RECEPTION/PTSA HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE LINDA COLBY, LISA HOLMES

STAGE SET UP/CUSTODIAL STAFF DANNY HEIDERMAN, ERIC MARTIN

AUDIO VISUAL SET UP PHIL WENKER

SENIOR COLLEGE PHOTO PROJECT DIANA CHI, CINDY DORN, DIANA HURST, KATHRYN IBARRA, KRISTIN KIEFER, ROYA LASHGARI

USHERS MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2012