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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