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Mercy High School
Senior Awards May 24, 2016
honoring members of the class of 2016 who have
distinguished themselves both academically and in service to the class
and community in the spirit of
catherine mcauley
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Mercy High SchoolSenior Awards Ceremony
May 24, 2016
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Mercy High SchoolSenior Awards Program
May 24, 2016
Today we honor those members of the Class of 2016 who have distinguished themselves academically, artistically, and in service to their school, class, and community. Mercy High School is proud to recognize seniors who exemplify the mission of the school as they strive to become young women of faith, academic excellence, influence, and compassionate service, embodying Catherine McAuley’s spirit of Mercy.
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The Mercy High School Academic Achievement Awards
Visual and Performing Arts—Outstanding Academic Achievement in Visual Performing ArtsIsabella Ick
Liberal Arts—Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inSocial Studies: Hannah Lahey Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inWorld Languages: Natali Gonzalez
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inWorld Languages - Tri-Lingual Studies: Andriana Fernandez
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inReligion: Isabella Lim Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inEnglish: Cameron Fruehe and Natali Gonzalez Math and Science—Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inMathematics: Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inLife Science: Kylie Wong Outstanding Academic Achievement Award inPhysical Science: Cassandra Miller
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Science Technology/ Engineering Math: Cassandra Miller
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Academic Excellence The following students are recognized for their achievement of academic excellence with a cumulative GPA over 4.0 or better.
Deirdre BonitzCiara CallananNatalie FrisciaKathleen GlasserNatali GonzalezKendall GordonMegan GroganIsabella LimJulianna Marckwordt
Top 10 Seniors 1. Hannah Sidhu2. Cassandra Miller3. Isabella Lim4. Natali Gonzalez5. Ciara Callanan6. Elana Rapaich6. Kathleen Glasser 7. Kylie Wong8. Anissa Silva9. Layla Mustafa10. Megan Moyer
Mariana Mejia-HernandezCassie MillerMegan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanElana RapaichHannah SidhuAnissa SilvaKylie Wong
Salutatorian/Valedictorian
The Mercy High School Valedictorian for the Class of 2016 is Hannah Sidhu
The Mercy High School Salutatorian for the Class of 2016 is Cassie Miller
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Honor Societies
California Scholarship FederationCatherine McAuley Chapter Life Membership - Highest Honor Bridget BellCiara CallananVictoria CollinsMarissa GimbalKathleen GlasserMadison GomesKendall GordonJulia HurleyEmily KellyHannah Lahey
California Scholarship FederationCatherine McAuley Class of 2016 Members
Katia AjamCatherine BigelowDeirdre BonitzMelissa CagneyOdalis CastellanosNicolette ChanHayley ChawkeChloe DimarumbaAlexandrea FlorescaMargarita FranciscoCameron FrueheIxcalli GalindoNatali Gonzalez
Megan GroganIsabella IckIsabella LimJulianna MarckwordtAnna MillikenNicole OurtiagueSarah PieriAnissa SilvaDaniella SimiAlexis SolorzanoJacqueline TrejoKylie Wong
Kesaia LangiCassandra MillerAriana MithaMeghan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanAlana SchonbrunKrystal SinghHannah Sidhu
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National Honor SocietyCatherine McAuley Chapter - Senior Members Bridget BellDeirdre BonitzCiara CallananHayley ChawkeCameron FrueheKathleen GlasserMadison GomesNatali GonzalezKendall Gordon
La Société Honoraire de FrançaisAntoine de St. Exupéry Chapter - Life Membership
Thea CalalangCiara CallananAndriana FernandezNatali GonzalezMegan Grogan
La Sociedad Honoraria HispánicaLa Virgen de Guadalupe Chapter - Life Members
Monica Aguilar-RiveraAndriana FernandezIsabella LimCassandra MillerElana RapaichShelby Scherer
Megan GroganJulia HurleyIsabella IckIsabella LimCassandra MillerLayla MustafaElana RapaichAnissa SilvaKrystal Singh
Emily KellyHannah LaheySophie PosseAndrea SanchezLeslie Villatoro
Hannah SidhuKrystal SinghAlexis SolorzanoAbigail VargasAlexis West
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History Honor SocietyRho Kappa, Townsend Chapter
Katia AjamBridget BellMelissa CagneyCiara CallananHayley ChawkeVictoria CollinsCameron FrueheIxcalli GalindoMadison GomesKendall GordonMegan Grogan
Science National Honor SocietyFull Members
Deirdre BonitzMelissa CagneyCiara CallananHanxu GanKathleen GlasserNatali GonzalezIsabella Lim
Math National Honor SocietyMu Alpha Theta
Katia AjamThea CalalangCiara CallananChloe DimarumbaSarah FellerAlexandrea Floresca Ixcalli GalindoNatali Gonzalez Kesaia LangiIsabella Lim
Julia HurleyRachel LockLauren MurphyLayla MustafaKelly OostermanAlana SchonbrunAnissa SilvaKrystal SinghAlexis SolorzanoAnna Rose Trulio
Cassandra MillerMeghan MoyerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanElana RapaichHannah SidhuKrystal Singh
Cassandra MillerLayla MustafaKelly OostermanNicole OurtiagueJulia PellizzariSarah PieriHannah SidhuDaniella SimiKrystal Singh
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National Art Honor SocietyMercy Chapter
Monica Aguilar-RiveraAnna BruckenAlexandra CrowleyGraeson FeeSarah FellerMargarita Francisco (President)Megan Giorgi (President)Emma GouldAngelina Healy Isabella Ick
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Catherine Bigelow Julia HurleySophie Posse
Dance Honor Society
Odalis CastellanosNicolette ChanCameron Fruehe
EnglishHuiran Huang Excellence in English 4
Natalia JacuindeEmily KellyShannon MendezMary MillikenLauren MurphyMaya Pineiro-ColemanSamantha ReyesShelby SchererSavannah Wagner
Alana SchonbrunAlexis SolorzanoAbigail Vargas
Shannon GradyMegan Grogan*Isabella Ick*Dance Honor Society Award
Academic Department AwardsWorld Language Natalie Gonzalez Excellence in AP French Language & CultureMarissa Gimbal Excellence in Spanish 4
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English Mariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in English 4Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP English Lit.
ScienceMariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Kylie Wong Excellence in Honors Anatomy and Physiology Natali Gonzalez Excellence in Honors Physics Kesaia Langi Excellence in Forensics Cassie Miller Excellence in AP Physics Kylie Wong Excellence in AP Environmental Science Seniors Completing Six Years of Science while maintaining a B averageMelissa Cagney Thea Calalang Kylie Wong Seniors Completing Five Years of Science while maintaining a B averageKatia Ajam Jacqueline Almes Deirdre Bonitz Ciara Callanan Victoria Collins Chloe Dimarumba Lama Fakhouri Cameron Fruehe Hanxu Gan Kathleen Glasser
MATH Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Calculus ABCassie Miller Excellence in AP Calculus BCIsabella Lim Excellence in StatisticsAnna Milliken Excellence in Mathematical AnalysisKrystal Singh Excellence in CalculusNatali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Computer Science
Megan GroganHannah Lahey Kesaia Langi Isabella Lim Cassandra Miller Meghan Moyer Kelly Oosterman Elana Rapaich Hannah Sidhu Leslie Villatoro
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English Mariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in English 4Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP English Lit.
ScienceMariana Mejia-Hernandez Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Kylie Wong Excellence in Honors Anatomy and Physiology Natali Gonzalez Excellence in Honors Physics Kesaia Langi Excellence in Forensics Cassie Miller Excellence in AP Physics Kylie Wong Excellence in AP Environmental Science Seniors Completing Six Years of Science while maintaining a B averageMelissa Cagney Thea Calalang Kylie Wong Seniors Completing Five Years of Science while maintaining a B averageKatia Ajam Jacqueline Almes Deirdre Bonitz Ciara Callanan Victoria Collins Chloe Dimarumba Lama Fakhouri Cameron Fruehe Hanxu Gan Kathleen Glasser
MATH Natali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Calculus ABCassie Miller Excellence in AP Calculus BCIsabella Lim Excellence in StatisticsAnna Milliken Excellence in Mathematical AnalysisKrystal Singh Excellence in CalculusNatali Gonzalez Excellence in AP Computer Science
VPA Margarita Francisco Excellence in AP Studio Art 3D DesignGreason Fee Excellence in ArtHeather Cuellar Excellence in PhotographyShannan Robleto Excellence in 3D Art Margarita Francisco: Excellence in Ceramics Kari Putz Excellence in Honors ChoraleAlana Schonbrun Excellence in Tri-School BandMaggie Grogan Excellence in Dance
Patricia Jean Ryan Art AwardAnna Brucken & Maya Pinero-Colman
Tri-M Music Society Catherine Bigelow Outstanding Commitment of three or more years participation in the Tri-School program, including Tri-School Chorus, Fall Play and Spring MusicalCatherine BigelowAnna BruckenGraeson FeeSarah FellerMarissa GimbalMaggie Grogan
Recognition for one to two years of Tri-School participationRachel Lock
Julia HurleyEmily KellyAriana MithaHayley SchaulAlexis Solorzano
Social Studies Ciara Callanan Excellence in AP GovernmentAnissa Silva Excellence in AP PsychologyJulia Hurley Excellence is PsychologyNatali Gonzalez Excellence in EconomicsIsabella Lim Excellence Government
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Tri-M Music Honor Society Membership for two or more years Catherine Bigelow Sophie Posse Alana Schonbrun Tri-M Music Honor Society Membership for one year Julia Hurley
President’s Volunteer Service Award100+ HoursKathleen Glasser Kylie Wong
150+ HoursAlexandrea Floresca Angelina Healy
President’s Volunteer Service Awards 2014-2015100+ HoursAnna Brucken Odalis Castellanos Alexandra Cavagnaro Angelina Healy Kelly Oosterman
150+ Hours Rebecca Carmick
200+ Hours Julia Hurley
Alexis Solorzano Abigail Vargas
Congressional Recognition Congresswoman Jackie Speier, alum, and alumnae parent, offers her congratulations to all our Mercy seniors with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement which students will receive on graduation day.
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Kairos - Team LeadershipJessica BarriBridget BellCatherine BigelowOdalis CastellanosRebecca CarmickLexi CavagnaroHayley ChawkeSarah FellerCameron FrueheMarissa Gimbal
Senior LeadersStudent Body Officers 2015-2016President: Sarah FellerVice-President: Kendall GordonSecretary: Layla MustafaTreasurer: Shannon GradySpirit: Marissa GimbalPublicity: Isabella Ick
Senior Class Council 2015-2016Jessica BarriCiara CallananChloe DimarumbaCameron FrueheAriana MithaAnissa Silva
Natali GonzalezEmma GouldShannon GradyIsabella LimKylie LustenbergerAriana MithaMariah PechinaJulia PellizzariHadley PopaCamille Wehr
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Club AwardsKrystal Singh Excellence in Leadership as JSA President
Alexis Solorzano Excellence in Leadership as JSA Vice-President
Ally Ick Excellence in Leadership for FIDM Fashion Club Layla Mustafa Mercy Journalism Award for Yearbook Anna Rose Trulio Mercy Journalism Award for YearbookCassie Miller Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer)Odalis Castellanos Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer) Melissa Cagney Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Kelly Oosterman Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Hannah Sidhu Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Cassandra Miller Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Andriana Fernandez Excellence in Leadership as President-Heritage Club Krystal Singh Outstanding Leadership as Vice President-Heritage Club Elana Rapaich Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Alexis Solorzano Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Hannah Sidhu Excellence in Leadership as President of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Hannah Lahey Excellence in Leadership for the Environmental Awareness Club
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Club AwardsKrystal Singh Excellence in Leadership as JSA President
Alexis Solorzano Excellence in Leadership as JSA Vice-President
Ally Ick Excellence in Leadership for FIDM Fashion Club Layla Mustafa Mercy Journalism Award for Yearbook Anna Rose Trulio Mercy Journalism Award for YearbookCassie Miller Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer)Odalis Castellanos Outstanding Leadership in the Student Ambassador Program (Officer) Melissa Cagney Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Kelly Oosterman Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Hannah Sidhu Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Natali Gonzalez Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Cassandra Miller Outstanding Leadership for the Science National Honor Society (Officer)Andriana Fernandez Excellence in Leadership as President-Heritage Club Krystal Singh Outstanding Leadership as Vice President-Heritage Club Elana Rapaich Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Alexis Solorzano Outstanding Service as Council Member-Heritage Club Hannah Sidhu Excellence in Leadership as President of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Hannah Lahey Excellence in Leadership for the Environmental Awareness Club
Senior AthletesSenior Athlete of the Year: Madison Gomes This award is given to the Mercy senior who has demonstrated the Mission of Mercy through her sportsmanship and ongoing support of the Mercy Athletic program.
Senior Spirit Athlete of the Year: Nicolette ChanThis award is given to a cheer or dance year round athlete who exemplifies dedication, passion, and leadership while participating in the Mercy Athletic Program her senior year.
Trophy For Excellence in Mercy Athletics: Madison GomesSenior Tri-Athlete Plaques: Madison Gomes Kylie WongSenior Tri-Season Athletes: Odalis Castellanos Nicolette Chan Isabella “Ally” Ick Allison Koehler Kelly Oosterman Nicole Ourtiague
Senior Girls Athletic Association: Deirdre Bonitz Hayley Chawke Erin Dougherty Maddie Gomes Lauren Murphy Gabby Stanton-Fischer
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Congratulations Class of 2016!
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