The Paper - June 17, 2011

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SENIOR ATHLETES RECOGNIZED By Natalie Benrubi Last Wills Editor

photo courtesy of Jason Allemann

NEW PRINCIPAL: Dr. Jason Allemann was named as Principal Dr. Robert Nye’s successor by the &DSLVWUDQR 8QLÀHG 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW &86' VFKRRO board on Monday, June 13. Allemann is currently the principal of Katella High School, located in Anaheim, which has about the same student population as Dana Hills. He has been principal of Katella for four years and has also worked as a middle school principal and a high school vice principal, among other educational positions. While Nye received his doctorate in education technology, Allemann received his in educational OHDGHUVKLS RI XUEDQ VFKRROV IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 6RXWKHUQ &DOLIRUQLD +LV WHQXUH RIÀFLDOO\ EHJLQV )ULday, July 1. Next year, Nye will lead the new West View Academy, an online high school.

The Senior Awards took place on Tuesday, May 31. Among the various awards given were the Scholar Athlete and Wall of Fame awards. Trevor Scott and Allyson Ward received the Scholar Athlete award. The Scholar Athlete award recipients were required to letter in four varsity sports and maintain the highest GPAs of all other four-letter athletes at the school. Ward spent much of her time on the basketball court during her high school years. “I stayed on task, studied and didn’t procrastinate. I think that [playing] basketball kept me on-task with studying,â€? said Ward. Scott has played both water polo and baseball at Dana. Faced with the task of excelling in athletics and academics, Scott learned how to manage his time. “Baseball would take IRXU WR Ă€YH KRXUV ZKLOH ZDter polo took about three. The sports are physically tiring, so trying to stay focused when you’re really tired at night is

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(From left to right) Larson Pfeil, Kevin Guck, Jonathan Amato, Colleen McNaught, Paxton Cota, Kristi Nishihira GLIĂ€FXOW Âľ FRPPHQWHG 6FRWW In order to earn the Wall of Fame honor, a student needed to letter six times in two different sports and earn First or Second Team “All Leagueâ€? honors in two sports. Alaina Alvarez, Paxton Cota, Colleen McNaught, Kelly McCormick, Laura Beresford, Larson Pfeil, Kevin Guck, Jonathan Amato and Kristi Nishihira all received the Wall of Fame award. Alvarez, Cota and Beresford were on the cross

country and track teams, while McCormick competed in soccer and pole vault. Nishihira played golf and basketball for four years. Amato, Guck, McNaught and Pfeil all participated in swim and water polo. ´,W ZDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ D JRDO of mine from the beginning of high school to get on the Wall of Fame. I didn’t have to really work at it because I was a multi-sport athlete,â€? commented Alvarez. “I think it’s really cool that my name is on the

gym wall forever. In a way, you sort of expect it, though. Once you letter your freshman year, you begin to learn that you will continue to improve in the next few years.� Tracing his path to success, Amato said, “I worked really hard to make varsity swim my freshman year.� “It was exciting to get Wall of Fame with my fellow teammates Larson [Pfeil] and Kevin [Guck],� said Amato of the night.

Prom Celebrates Hollywood By Taylor Steinbeck Feature Section Editor

Returning to the Grove of Anaheim after a two-year hiatus, the Junior-Senior Prom, themed “Old Hollywood,â€? was held on Friday, June 3 from 8-11:30 p.m. The venue was decorated for the occasion with photos of classic movie stars, old-style street signs plastered upon the ZDOOV DQG Ă€VKERZOV FRQWDLQLQJ FDPHUDV DQG RWKHU Ă€OP UHODWHG items placed at tables. Although attendees were not required to dress according to the theme, some of the girls

wore long dresses and updos in homage to the elegant wear of HDUO\ WR PLG WK FHQWXU\ Ă€OP actresses. Senior Madison Carlyle commented, “The theme of the Prom really gave us the chance to be creative. There were a lot of great dresses and hairstyles.â€? Despite the June 4 SAT the following morning, stuGHQWV VWLOO Ă RFNHG LQ PDVVHV WR this year’s Prom. “Prom was a blast! A blast from the past you could even say, considering the theme,â€? said senior Julian NarFLVR ´,W ZDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ D PHPorable night.â€? However, several attendees were disappointed that the dance was lacking in ac-

tivities compared to past years. In 2010, the Prom held at The Phoenix Club had carriage rides, karaoke and a poker table, none of which was included at the Prom this year. Commented senior Brandon Strickland, “The only downside to prom was that the only thing to actually do there was dance. Other than that, I had the time of my life.� Some attendees praised the DJ’s wide range of song selections, while others were frustrated that he played Katy Perry’s “Firework� at least three times, a long stream of rap songs and only two slow dances. As the night drew to a close, two seniors and two ju-

niors were crowned as Prom royalty. Seniors Clayton Dunlap and Christine Ferry were crowned Senior Prom King and Queen, respectively, while juniors Dylan Castagno and Chloe Virgil were crowned Junior Prom Prince and Princess, respectively. “Senior prom was a great end to an all-around glorious senior year,â€? commented Ferry. Overall, Prom was deemed to be an enjoyable QLJKW RI GDQFLQJ FODVVLF Ă€OPV and caramel apples. Remarked Carlyle, “Prom was amazing. It was upbeat and not so uptight. The proctors really just let us have fun.â€?

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HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: Seniors Christine Ferry and Clayton Dunlap celebrate their coronation with a dance.

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ASU President Named “Dolphin of the Year� By Madeline Nall Intern

photo by Andrew Oh

2010-2011 STAFF OF THE PAPER: (top left to bottom right) Kailey Cox, Serene Jneid, Tim Sampson (Adviser), Madeline Diamond, Sam Lepore, Taylor Steinbeck, Alfonso Ordaz, Emily Cullen, Olivia O’Brien, Sara Vandegrift, Jimmy Fallon, Max Wolotsky, Quinn Mahony, Marilyn La Jeunesse, Natalie Benrubi, Savannah Tate, Lauren Black, Annie Bubinski, Claudia Varney, Sara Gold, Gina Scott, Stephanie Cheng, Emma Werderman, Shannon McNulty, Tyler Hartung, Jake Rosen, Devin Valenciano, Salil Dudani, Lexi Cotcamp (Editor-in-Chief). Not pictured: Gillian Slee. Editor’s Note: On behalf of THE PAPER’s entire staff, I would like to thank each and every student, parent, teacher, administrator and community member that has helped us to publish one or more of the 11 issues this year. This year was, by no means, easy. However, we are proud to say that this year has been one of our best years yet. We are proud to offer Dana Hills a twenty-plus page newspaper every three weeks and truly appreciate the help of advertisers for helping to fund our efforts. Congratulations Class of 2011; we wish you the best!

Senior Jeremy Lin was named the 2011 Dolphin of the Year at the Senior Awards on Tuesday, May 31. He was selected out of about 675 seniors, VHPLĂ€QDOLVWV DQG VL[ Ă€QDOists by a panel of select teachers and staff members. According to the panel, Lin’s outstanding contributions and service to the school are what made him stand out. “Jeremy is charismatic and articulate with a bright future ahead. He has the ability to create a vision, act diplomatically and move forward to accomplish his vision,â€? the panel commented. Greatly honored to receive the recognition and thankful to have been considered, Lin said,“I feel blessed to be surrounded by some incredibly dedicated and passionate students who share in my vision of a better Dana Hills.â€? He continued, “I’m very curious to know, however, how the panel reached their ultimate GHFLVLRQ DV WKH RWKHU Ă€YH 'ROSKLQ RI WKH <HDU Ă€QDOLVWV DUH equally incredible students, if not even more incredible.â€? Lin is an active member of CSF, NHS, Junior States of America and Mock Trial, in which he was undefeated as both a defense attorney and SURVHFXWRU 7KH Ă€UVW VWXGHQW LQ

Dana Hills’s history to serve as ASU President for two consecutive years, Lin aided in the creation of the Student Senate. Apart from Lin’s extensive academic achievements, he has played the piano since age three and the cello since age four. He has provided piano accompaniments for various SOCSA productions, including orchestra concerts, in addition to performing with the cast of “West Side Story.� In the fall, Lin will study

as a Trustee Scholar at the University of Southern California (USC), majoring in international relations with a concentration in global business. “I have to say I’ll miss the people more than anything else,� said Lin. “I’ve had some incredible teachers and forged friendships with some of the most unlikely classmates. I’ll always be a Dolphin at heart, even when I’m painted cardinal red and gold at USC football games next year.�

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TOP DOLPHIN: Senior Jeremy Lin, who has been ASU President for two years, is the 2011 Dolphin of the Year.

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Showing Musicality: Battle of the Bands EDQG By Shannon McNulty Valedictorian Editor

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FULFILLING HIS DREAM: Senior Dustin Floyd will spend six months training for the Marine Corps.

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Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Despite the fact that four of the seniors are enlisting in the Marine Corps, all of the Dolphins have different training plans. After participating in a boot camp for 12 weeks, Floyd will spend three months in the School of Infantry and commence his military service elsewhere on July 11. Harbin and Brown’s training will last around six months and 13 weeks, respectively. Fitzmaurice will go off to “Plebe Summer,� a variation of boot camp. His full training will not end until after his four years at the Naval Academy

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his local stationing at nearby Camp Pendleton, saying, “I was excited because it is so close to home.â€? Experiencing some minor obstacles earlier in the month, Floyd remains apprehensive about his preparedness for training. He explained, “Last month really set me back, due WR P\ EUHDNLQJ WZR Ă€QJHUV LQ a biking accident. I feel I won’t be prepared at all because boot camp is something I have never experienced; therefore, I don’t know what exactly to expect.â€? While Floyd plans on serving 20 years, afterwards he has a more unusual ambition. “As of now, I am going

for infantry. After the Marines, however, I want to go to a culinary school of some sort and learn how to be a chef,â€? Floyd said. Harbin will serve a minimum of eight years, specializing in motor transport. He will initially be stationed at Camp Pendleton. The reaction of Harbin’s friends and family was mixed. “My mom cried a lot, and my friends were happy for the most part,â€? he said. +DUELQ ZLOO EH IXOĂ€OOLQJ a childhood dream by becoming a marine. As Harbin prepares for this leap, his parting request is, “Wish me luck.â€?

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Each year, the Senior Awards, which took place on Tuesday, June 31 at 6:30 p.m., honor the students who have shown exceptional achievement and service at Dana Hills. Dolphin of the Year Jeremy Lin Dolphin of the Year Finalists Alexandria Anderson Stephanie Cheng Lexi Cotcamp Sam Fitzmaurice Jeremy Lin Ellen Lomonico Dolphin of the Year Nominees Alaina Alvarez Alexandria Anderson Connor Angle Stephanie Cheng Lexi Cotcamp Salil Dudani Sam Fitzmaurice Garret Jancich Kailyn Johnson Sarah Kiddoo Jeremy Lin Ellen Lomonico Mia McKown Tyler Ross Alex Sloan Devin Valenciano Rebecca Winkle National Merit Scholarship Stephanie Cheng Sachin Medhekar National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists Alexandria Anderson Stephanie Cheng

Salil Dudani Sachin Medhekar National Merit Scholarship Commended Students Alexandria Anderson Jeremy Bass Stephanie Cheng Bryce Dehring Angelina DiFrancesco Salil Dudani Sam Fitzmaurice Sara Gold Claire Hirashiki Eric Hsieh Sarah Kiddoo Annie Li Ellen Lomonico Sachin Medhekar Danielle Mitrak Rishi Mody Andrew Sy National Hispanic Recognition Finalists Nicholas Altuzarra Cassie Pestana National AP Scholars Salil Dudani Devin Valenciano AP Scholars with Distinction Rachel Albright Alexandria Anderson Jeremy Bass Annie Bubinski Stephanie Cheng Lexi Cotcamp Adam Debrosse Salil Dudani Collin Gallagher Kaitlin Halloran Claire Hirashiki Eric Hsieh Wendy Hu Garret Jancich Elizabeth Kaufmann

Sarah Kiddoo Annie Li Jeremy Lin Ellen Lomonico Sachin Medhekar Sahand Nayebaziz Cassie Pestana Tyler Ross Viridiana Sanchez Trevor Scott Andrew Sy Benjamin Tearle Christopher Thompson Devin Valenciano Edith Yuan AP Scholars with Honor Megan Bailey Theresa Chappell Christopher Cretel Sam Fitzmaurice Ruth Frey Gage Greenspan Connor Ito Bradley Johnson Connor Kaddatz Geoff Kaufman Victoria Kobata Darci Lawrence Danielle Mitrak Rishi Mody Alan Reeve Casey Rhatigan Ethan Richtsmeier Jake Rosen Katherine Rudzki Gina Scott Stephanie Sponagle Ron Taitz Claudia Varney Kelsey Werner Rebecca Winkle AP Scholars Alaina Alvarez Anthony Alvarez Jonathan Amato Connor Angle

Brenden Beckley Jason Buhler Alina Calva Lauren Craig Jana Dawson Bryce Dehring Angelina Difrancesco Clayton Dunlap Shireen Ebrahim Spencer Fields Vanessa Gamboa Zachary Gavin Sara Gold Quin Greenberg Carys Greer Chelsea Haefner Bryce Haney Chloe Harris-Gleason Mackenzie Hewitt Nastran Hosseinipour Megan Jones Conner Kelly Nicolas Kouatli Trevor McCloud Andrew Oh Sarah Patrick Paul Peleti Zachary Perea Larson Pfeil Shelby Rhodes Zane Rice Tatyanna Senel Dilan Shah Alex Sloan Nicholas Stavert Nikki Usui Tyler Hartung Olivia Winokur Senior Class Leadership Mia McKown Jack Bushnell ASU Leadership Awards Connor Angle Jack Bushnell Austin DeVone Christine Ferry

Kailyn Johnson Jeremy Lin Mia McKown Dilan Shah Alex Sloan 0LFKDHO 6WRHIÁHU Principal’s Leadership Award Jeremy Lin United States Naval Academy Appointment Samuel Fitmaurice Dana Point Historical Society Scholarship Alexandria Anderson Ellen Lomonico Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship Ellen Lomonico South Coast Water District Scholarship Desiree Bramlette Ellen Lomonico Raquel McNeff Molly Spear Attitude Is Everything Scholarship Lexi Cotcamp Raquel McNeff Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel Scholarship Ellen Lomonico Mia McKown Dilan Shah Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel Scholarship “Bob Margolis Award” Geoff Kaufman Laguna Niguel Woman’s Club Scholarship Alina Calva Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Award “Good Citizen Award” Claire Hirashiki

Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Business Scholarship Larson Pfeil Community Service Garret Jancich Athletic Jonathan Amato Allyson Ward Megan Myers Memorial Scholarship Hannah Carman Vivian Dang Darci Lawrence Ellen Lomonico 0LFKDHO 6WRHIÁHU PTSA Scholarships Connor Angle Kathleen Briggs Andrea Dill Shaina Julian Darci Lawrence Emma Rinchik Dilan Shah Kaitlyn Waterbury Olivia Winokur Meghan Woodhouse &DSLVWUDQR 8QLÀHG &RXQcil of PTSA Scholarship Elizabeth Kaufmann Emma Rinchik Kaitlyn Waterbury PTSA State Scholarship Katherine Clark Daniella Mitrak Michael Paul Kaitlyn Waterbury Teri O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Allyson Ward United States Marine Corps Award “Distinguished Athlete Award” Joanna Smith Eric Hsieh

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Dana Hills Scholarship of Achievement Sergio Coria Anna Flores Natalie’s Kids Memorial Scholarship Anna Flores Brenda Olague Kevin Pichante Cox Scholarship Emma Rinchik &DSLVWUDQR 8QLĂ€HG Management Association Scholarship Jeremy Lin Legacy Scholarship Nathan Browne Kailyn Johnson The California Community Foundation Dick Metz Scholarship Mia Sharron Kim Courtney Memorial Scholarship Megan Bailey Niguel Shores Men’s Club Scholarship Claire Hirashiki Devin Valenciano Fran & Buck Ewing Scholarship for the Arts Tyler Ross Fluor Scholarship Stephanie Cheng Exchange Club of Orange Coast “Youth of the Year Awardâ€? Stephanie Cheng Devin Valenciano CIF Spirit of Sport Award Jennifer Hurst DHHS Scholar-Athlete Allyson Ward Trevor Scott DHHS “Wall of Fameâ€? Alaina Alvarez Paxton Cota Colleen McNaught Kelly McCormick Laura Beresford Larson Pfeil

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Mitrak, Danielle Mody, Rishi Payne, Benjamin Pearson, Michael Pestana, Cassandra Pfeil, Larson Reeve, Alan Rhatigan, Casey Roberts, Kimberly Rosen, Jacob Ross, Tyler Rupper-Majer, Micaela Sanchez, Viridiana Scott, Gina Scott, Trevor Shah, Dilan Sharron, Mia Simmons, Rachel Sleeth, Shannon Sloan, Alex Smith, Jenna Smith, Jessica Smith, Joanna Spear, Molly Sponagle, Stephanie Stavert, Nicholas Sy, Andrew Taitz, Ronald Tearle, Benjamin Thompson, Christopher Usui, Nikki Valenciano, Devin Ward, Allyson Werner, Kelsey Winkle, Rebecca Winokur, Olivia Yuan, Edith Academic Distinction Aldama, Emily Angle, Connor Ashby, Blake Ashen, Shellsy Baggs, Devon Barry, Erin Bedolfe, Mathias Benjoya, Jana Brant, Michelle Briggs, Kathleen Brouwer, Matthew Buhler, Jason Burchill, Matthew Cancio, Alexa

Carter, Nicholas Chasman, Alec Chastain, Katherine Chelf, Morgan Choi, Brian Chudzicki, Jenna Columbus, Laura Cook, Trevor Cretel, Christopher Davis, Ian Dell, Trevor Delucia, Kayla Dickmann, Kaylyn Dill, Andrea Dillon, Jasmine Dyer, Garrett Ebrahim, Shireen Enriquez, Ternel Erickson, Daniel Ferrari, Kara Fields, Spencer Francis, Layne Friedkin, Sasha Gagnet, Xander Gamboa, Vanessa Gavin, Zachary Godlewski, Brent Goetz, Mikaela Goevia, Hannah Grant, Laura Greenspan, Gage Halloran, Kaitlin Haney, Bryce Hargreaves, Kelsey Harris-Gleason, Chloe Hu, Wendy Huiberts, Grace Hurst, Jennifer Hwang, Catherine Ito, Connor Jaques, Daniel Jneid, Ramzi Johnson, Bradley Johnson, Stephanie Julian, Shaina Kaddatz, Connor Kaemerle, Nicole Kelly, Conner Kouatli, Nicolas Largey, Ryan Lichtner, Joshua Losee, Kaila

Losee, Krystal Lovejoy, Sydney Massey, Justin McCloud, Trevor McCormick, Kelly McKown, Mia McNeff, Raquel McNulty, Shannon McPherson, Allison McReynolds, Taylor Mikhael, Karen Montazami, Hanna Mossman, Carissa Nardulli, Nicholas Nayebaziz, Sahand Nichols, Gabriella Nishihira, Kristi Nordbak, Haley Oh, Andrew Olson, Maryanne Paul, Michael Peleti, Paul Pollard, Emily Radusovsky, Cortney Ramirez, Deana Reed, Christopher Rhodes, Shelby Rice, Zane Richtsmeier, Ethan Robinson, Miranda 5RGULJXH] 6RĂ€D Rogers, Bradley Rudzki, Katherine Sakansky, Brian Schumacher, Dylan Senel, Tatyanna Sesar, Misha Shojaei, Shariar Sison, Michelle 6WRHIĂ HU 0LFKDHO Stuart, Craig Styles, Danielle Swirczeck, Rachel Taheri, Dahlia Uddberg, Kaylee Varney, Claudia White, Kassandra Wold, Alexander Woodhouse, Megan Young, Joshua Awards list compiled by Gillian Slee

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water polo and swim team members, the lovely and huggable Rosa! Alex Anderson My light board to Katie and Zoe; a recording of my laugh to Sarah (you know you want it); Sci Oly. to my fellow nerds; and my yellow lovebug to my adorable sister; enjoy the ride as much as I did. Matt Angioli My rookie mistakes to Connor Angioli, blessings to Sydney Winer, good kitty to Connor Corley; the power of Illian to Mackenna Bailey, Derek %LOO·V ÁRZ WR 5DFKHO (GHOVWHLQ and my airwalking shoes to Mike Brown Junior. I leave my hair-cutting abilities to Banny Boutoussov; and some chocolate to Jeffrey Cretel. Connor Angle My car, my job and the ASU family legacy to CJ Angle; the job of ASU Commissioner of Intramurals to Ross Greer; the title of “Ultimate Lagger” to Nic Crowley; the 100 back to Mitchell Heimback and to my little brother once again, I leave you all the attention of Mom and Dad next year. Taylor Arizobal My clothes and curb hopping to Victoria Watkins and the girls’ varsity Volleyball team the awkward moments with Bryce Baum/Bauminator. I leave Tia Scambray my tallness over the school and my shoes. All freshies my love for the game of Volleyball. I give Jessica Moorehouse, Alli Sprong, Gillian Null and Noa Whitlow my height to split amongst them. Finally, I leave my dad to be alone as the only

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my ugliest sweaters to Danielle Gamboa; and a bowl of SpongeBob macaroni and the role of being a sister to Krista Paulsen. Brent Godlewski My number to Erin McCullough, a towel to Alex Lavigne and my swag to Matt Chasman. Gage Greenspan Alex Brown: GPAC and all of the Saddleback drawings; Brad Brunell: walking and every energy drink out there mixed into one; Spencer Martin: Bush-monkey-butter; Lucy Reidling: all of my stalking powers; Jordan Back: Yuri’s Revenge; Jacob Sloan: Gageprov, Christopher Walken, and the King Tut Puzzle; Paisley Greenspan: Jacob (just don’t date him!). Brooke Lewis: Edward Scissorhands and the Shawshank Redemption; Brad Cusack: a German girl; Mary Blackburn: magical powers and the well; Sydney Schuman: an Abner hug (for Mary as well); Sharkey Ihara: white on rice; JP Bryan: Jon Bond. Carys Greer Biodynamix workouts and three-hour practices to all my volleyball buddies; the Honda CRV and my witty charm to Ross Greer. 7DVKD *ULIÀWKV Gangsta dance moves to Antonio Gross, and mace spinning abilities to Jackson Kirk. Gage Gross Jimmy McCulley a handful of names that are not his own in the hopes that it will eventually cause him to crack. Kevin Guck My goalie skills to Matt Bridges and abs to Sam Pfeil. Chelsea Haefner A duck, a penguin, a willy and my awesome car-dancing skills to Marisa Smestad;

()$%!"!$* $%+%(1#223(1#41(351662 my prettiness, my body, and a fruffy kookah to Keito Sato, DQG P\ à XWH SOD\LQJ VNLOOV WR Emma Suffridge. Bryce Haney Glenna McIntosh–my eternal hugs; Annahita–my awesome tan; to Garret Trevers I leave the yearbook admin password; to Natasha and Sam Lepore, my adventure skills. Chloe Harris-Gleason My awkward personality to Taylor Brower; caution tape to Izzy Ash; and all my love to Amanda Anderson and Allison Leibold; and a kiss to Hugh Fitzmaurice. Devin Harrison 0\ ÀHUFHQHVV WR 6\GQH\ Chiodini. My track skills to Alec Cramford. My blackness WR 7D\ORU &R[ VR VKH FDQ ÀQDOO\ feel cultured. Tyler Hartung Hugs to Jimmy Fallon; all my anger to Marisa Shimano and Elizabeth Summers; linguistic excellence to Jacob 6ORDQ ÀUVW WHQRU OHJDF\ WR %UDG Cusack; bro power to Wyatt Winokur; sardonic humor to Alex Brown. Alyssa Heldman All my old schedules I used to get off campus to Tiare LaMarche; and to James Frahm, I leave my heart. Danny Heredia To Jacob Heredia I leave Water Electrolyte Enhanced Drinks; to anyone looking for a good adventure I leave my buried treasure. Conner Hermann Locker 2-161 and the lunch spot by the weight-room. Mackenzie Hewitt My beloved cat to Mike; my spare key to Matt; the twins to Noah (please take care of them); Calculus BC to Danielle; and upside down clock to Marisa and endless stargrams to my buddy, Shosh.

Claire Hirashiki To Christina Avila, my &DOLIRUQLD UROOV DQG Ă \LQJ ducks; to Ellen Cho, a ba handshake, food dye, my slacker Asian ways, and my shortness; to Karen Chiao, an unlimited number of hugs; to Luke Wallace, a trenchcoat, all my music of the female pop vocals genre, my Bulbasaur, the ability to read, and my social awkwardness; to Lauryn Cerutti, my cell phone; to Danielle Song, bananas, pears, and a goodly rotten apple; to Cory Takeshita, my stage manager responsibilities; to Chris Kwok and Kenn Wong, legit music conversations in Jay Raemond Ganimell’s back room; to Shana Hu, a concert, my fangirling, much sonic screwdriver, marsupials, and my “excellentâ€? study habits. Trevor Hogshead My love and affection to Shane Djokovich. Brooke Holland To Allison Holland– effrey Campbell shoes, pirouette turns and my closet; to Sarah Martino–my dance swag; to Alex McDermott–jazz shoes; to SOCSA Dance–A La Seconde turns, Jai Ho dance; to Serene Jneid–my tap shoes. Tyler Horton Justin Vasu with new dance moves and a piece of my heart. Clair Dallape; a safety guard toilet seat; to Nicci Julian, a helmet; Karlee Budge, a matching helmet. Storm Howe To Christian Howe the ability to treat his parents right and the power to not do drugs. Eric HsiehThe title of Best Fielding First Baseman to Ryan Kehlet, no more awkward 5:55 care rides with Collin to Grant Dyer, my blazing speed and base stealing skills to...

!"#$%&%#' !"#"$%&''($%&)%$(*%++' ...Brady Zinsser, my car to my brother Nick Hsieh; and my locker, range, and the reins to the baseball team to Geoff Mather. Wendy Hu My song-making skills to Rachel Canoun; my ability RI ÀQGLQJ P\VHOI LQ DZNZDUG situations to Emma; my dance moves to Mike; my clarinet spot to Hannah; to Katie Johnson and Zoe, my endurance to survive Lighting and Sound for WZR PRUH \HDUV WR P\ VLVWHU 6KLUOH\ +X P\ DZHVRPHQHVV IRU KHOSLQJ KHU ÀQG D ORFNHU partner next year. Grace Huiberts My Starbucks cards and good music to Payton Trottman and my great locker organizational skills to Emily Cullen. Jenny Hurst My leadership title and redonkulous hitting skills to Olivia Baltazar. Connor Ito My Asian skills in sciHQFH P\ TXLHW DQG KDUGZRUNing abilities and my stockpile of millions of rolls of Smarties to someone smart enough to ÀQG LWV KLGLQJ VSRW QRW XQGHU the Dolphin fountain). Garret Jancich 0\ NQRZOHGJH RI WKH WZR PRVW EHDXWLIXO WKLQJV JLUOV and the Calculus, to my cousin, James Koci. To Lucy Reidling and Xandy Lopez, my disgusting/funny faces, my tickling DELOLWLHV DQG DOO RI P\ ZHLUGness and eccentricities. To Emily Horton, a collection of cat-related videos and a laugh for every pun she’s told. To Spencer Martin, my tank tops. 7R $OH[ %URZQ -DFRE 6ORDQ Bradley Cusack and Brad %UXQHOO D ÀUP KDQG VKDNH D hug and a smile. I have nothing to leave you guys because you already have it all. To Adam Cease, my

VLQJLQJ DELOLWLHV RK ZDLW he’s already better than I am. To Karen Chiao, 1,000 hugs. $QG WR 6KDQQRQ 7ZHHG DOO RI my love. Ramzi Jneid My bed to Mary Blackburn and Sydney Schuman; my TXLUNLQHVV WR $ELJDLO 6FKZDUW] P\ FORVHW RI VZHDWHUV WR 6KDQQRQ 7ZHHG P\ DELOLW\ WR PDNH disturbing faces to Lindsay )LRUHQWLQR WKH FRRO Ă LSS\ ZDON LQWR 62&6$ +DOO Ă LS WR &DUOLH Clippinger; Spencer Martin and to Brad Brunell, the ability to climb the Porthole pillars. Car dance parties to Marisa Shimano, Mary and Sydney; my dad to Mary, Sydney and Shannon; and the time of my life to my beautiful sister, Serene. Bradley Johnson 7KH FURZQ RI JLJV WR Jacob Sloan, In-n-Out to Alex Rainy, my love to Wesley Lu and my excellent facial structure to Spencer Martin. Kailyn Johnson My children, Aubrey and Boyce, my love; I leave Gabby the right to pull senioriW\ÂŤDOZD\V , OHDYH DQ\ ´VSLULWÂľ I have left to Lexi-Bob; and to Allie, I leave you the legacy of Homecoming and Air Guitar. Lauren Johnson The most fun running Dance Production to Erin and Marisa. Actors’ Rep fun to Abigail, Alex and Horton. Having no friends senior year to +RUWRQ 7KH ZDNLQJ SDUW\ IRXO to Brad Brunell. Green machine, our oyster and my love, ever and forever to Jacob. My KHDUW WR %URRNH /HZLV WKH EHVW friend a girl could ever have. Megan Jones To Ally Sprong and Selina Anderson, our 4x1 prayers; to Natalie Benrubi and Ami Ballo, my Coach Jones advice and love.

!"#$%&'!!# Shaina Julian The UNICEF Club to 1RD :KLWORZ DQG 1DWDOLH %HQrubi; my love, good moods and lots of laughs to Victoria :DWNLQV P\ SRZHU RYHU 0Dlea to Lily, Alyssa Luciano and Bernadette Chiarello; and my photo skills to Dylan Castagno. Tia Scambray, I leave you my love bug. Connor Kaddatz Fifteen pairs of shoes to David Harned; jokes that are actually funny to Conner Garcia; a full scholarship to Cal Poly Pomona to Marissa Lucero; a full length dress to $XEUH\ &DUU P\ à DZOHVV UXQning form to Sheridan Gomez; morning car rides to school to Amy Smith; a voice to Luke Wallace; a scholarship to North Texas to Matt Alvarez; my captainship to Lance Capel; and my impressive height and YROOH\EDOO VNLOO WR &RU\ 6ZDUW]baugh. Nicole Kaemerle 0\ EHDXWLIXO ZKLWH girl rhythm to Madison Chelf, KRSLQJ VKH ZLOO VRPHGD\ EH DV elegant a dancer as I, my obsessive addiction to all kinds of clothing to the lovely Adriana Zuabi‌ To Justine Kaemerle, , OHDYH P\ ZRQGHUIXO UHODWLRQVKLS ZLWK 3DWW\ Geoff Kaufman To Jacob Sloan the title of lead Bert, to Horton I give Taco Tuesday, to Brune I give the cup of the king, to Alex %URZQ , JLYH D EODQN VFULSW I also give back Adrian. To all aforementioned boys, the ZRUOG 7KH &DSSLHV JLUOV JHW 55 nomination points each, go crazy. Lucy, Jed and Allie get spray bottles. To Bradley, Aaron, Sharkey and Spencer, I leave the art of freestyle. Peace. Elizabeth Kaufmann The ability to hug Luke Wallace and Luke Wallace to

Cristina Avila. To little Aldama, his nickname. To my soulmate Dylan Wong, I leave my love. Wolfy Keeney Kristoff Hooper my QLFNQDPLQJ SRZHUV IDPLO\ OHDGHU NHHSLQJ WKH %ODFNKDZNV alive; Antonio Gross pecking RUGHU P\ O\LQJ SRZHUV P\ EHDUG NHHSLQJ WKH %ODFNKDZNV alive; Kara Reghenzani my unfathomable love, all my Brisk, dorm number; Taco Quinones P\ HVFDSLQJ WURXEOH SRZHUV Stephanie Quon a bajillion spin hugs; Jackson Kirk complete control; Beaver my VNLOOV .DL %DOWJDOYLV ´GDXJKQXWVÂľ 0U :DGH D SURIRXQG sense of relief that I’m gone; DHHS Band my legacy. Connor Kelley Will McKinnely–my URZGLQHVV Moorea Knights All of my love for this VFKRRO DQG P\ KRZ , MXVW ORYH to-be-here-all-the-time attitude to Noah Knights; the blankets on my bed that you smothered to Naythan Jones. Nick Kouatli My passion to Dara Diba, buckets of love to Israel Reyes, my stunning good looks and smooth talking to my little EURWKHU -DFRE .RXDWOL ´7KH *DPHÂľ WR 6\GQH\ :LQHU DQG my little brother Jacob Kouatli to Makala Smith for love and companionship. Marissa Kouracos Natalie Hurlock, my friends; and Josh Shubin his KDW PD\EH Allison Kutcher To Aspyn Adams, oodles of frozen yogurt and years of animation/skillz; to Dillon Adams and all incoming Marine students, a four-leaf clover and epic study skills. To Avonlea Trepl I leave copious amounts of love and ‘nomnom’s.

%&(#$)) ,-&!"./$01#2$34/$5633 Lexi Laidlaw My senior parking spot, our music-blasting food-running care rides and my love of children to my darling sister Cailey. My perfect attendance and an open invitation to come visit me at Oregon any time to Mady Aitchison. For Emma Mattson and Bailey Sholder, P\ VXPPHU MRE DW /15& ZLWK WKH ÀYH \HDU ROGV 7R 6DP Alston, our good times up dances, beach days at Emerald Bay and all the fun sleepovers ZLWK 0RUJDQ $OH[ DQG -HVVL Kristen Dennis I leave my gift for music theory, thank you IRU HQGXULQJ LW ZLWK PH DORQJ ZLWK 0DG\ DQG .LPEHUO\ )XQ QLJKWV KDQJLQJ RXW ZLWK 6\G DQG MXVW DOZD\V ODXJKLQJ WR Dylan Eisner. Sam Landeros My parking space to Billy Dickey, my patience to WKH VORZ ZDONHUV LQ WKH KDOOV and my sense of humor to the administration. Haley Lange My sprayable hand sanitizer to Tina Brady. Jordyn Larkins My class/morals to SaPDQWKD 6FKZDUW] 0\ ORYH RI softball to Reggie Roeder. My JB obsession to Kat Abrameck. My raisin in the sun to Melendrez. My annual baseball fan seat to Payton Trottman. Darci Lawrence40-minute fun runs at Sea Canyon to Kelsey Borovinsky, Amanda White and Tessa Williams. My procrastination skills to Natasha Gunther, Diana Fabian, Lauryn Cerutti and Kayla White. My exceptional Wii Dance moves to Claire Carney. The chocolate shell legacy and Baja adventures to (WKDQ /DZUHQFH $OO P\ ORYH to Sheridan Gomez and Paige &DQWHUEXU\ 0\ VSHHG\ WZR mile times to the distance girls.

Kevin Lew My last name and all songs, rhymes and greetings DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK LW WR (PLO\ Cimo. Annie Li 0\ OHWWHU ZULWLQJ DELOLties to Cristina Avila, my love of rice to Danielle Song and Ellen Cho, my Asian abilities WR 1DWDOLH %HQUXEL ´KDSSLHÂľ creeping adventures to Karen Chiao, absolutely nothing WR RWKHU -RQDWKDQ /LHQ DQG Dylan Wong, polking and pizza to Brian Du, my senioritis to $DURQ 6\ DZNZDUG VLGH KXJV and my little brother Justin to Katrina Kao. A healthy dose of creep to orchestra. Josh Lichtner Our turtles, so many big LW GR LQ ZLWK ZKR FDQ ZKDW XS being proven seven dino. Jeremy Lin My Morgan Freeman-esque announcing voice to Jed BradVKDZ WKH GHQW RQ P\ FDU WR Emily Copp and Tricia Flynn and student democracy to the students. Ellen Lomonico My blend-master skills to Haley Fedden. Love of the ocean to Sheridan Gomez and Amanda Anderson. AquamagQLĂ€FHQW ZRQGHUV RI %DMD WR DOO enrolled in Marine Ecology next year. To Kelsey Borovinsky, Amanda White and Riana Morales, ROYO Saturday morning beach runs, pancake parties and my six-pack abs. Mitch Longerbone To all the friends I’m leaving behind, a boot to the head, ointment for the previous boot and lifetime supply of fortune cookies to substitute for my ZRUGV RI ZLVGRP Danny McAndrewsTo J.P. Ashton, everything I KDYH HYHU KDG RU HYHU ZLOO KDYH 7R 0LWFK 0DURZLW] P\ MHUVH\ the ability to be a little guy...

!"#$%&' !"#$%&'()*+,(-.'(/0-...and make big plays in football. To Claire Carney, my dance in track. To Connor King, my wit, timing and jokes that bring track class alive, and the use of the word “gigity.â€? 7R 0HJ /D5RFFD D KLJK Ă€YH To Selina Anderson, something nice and my love. To Coach Dunn, the California Burrito at Albertaco’s. To Coach Butler, my love and respect for making me the man I am today. To my sister, Katie, the “X-Factorâ€? that I bring to a classroom. And to Johnny O., my jokes to lighten the mood during Hell Week. Trevor McCloud My triple jump skills and Jeremy Tremblay to Parker McCloud and Elliot Dunning. The path to success to Sara Vandegrift and Quincy “Q.T.â€? Taylor. My height to Sara Vandegrift. The Long Jump Team Captain status to Parker McCloud and Elliot Dunning. Kelly McCormick My goalie gloves and the varsity soccer team to Erica Young. My pole vaulting pole to Danni Repper. Mia McKown The art of safe stage combat to Bradley Cusack; classiest girl in school to Emma Gullickson; all of the dance production enthusiasm to Alex McDermott. Good luck to Amanda Anderson; eternal March family love to Emily Horton, Olivia O’Brien and Shannon Tweed; and all the McKown crazy that this school needs to Alyssa McKown. Colleen McNaught My side pony tails and passion for fashion to Molly Wilbur; big girl locker to Alex 0F'HUPRWW Ă LFNHULQJ WHFWRQLF beats to Emma Kao; massive biceps to Connor Corley. Raquel McNeff My good looks to Bren-

!"#$%&'!!# dan McNeff, black power to Lizzy Thornton, and squiads to Erica Young. To Lauren Hart my driving skills, love for pudding and Taylor Swift CDs. My neighborhood to Peyton and Kieran Jones; locker decorating techniques to Katie Ryan. Shannon McNulty My “swagâ€? and compliments to Annahita Haghighi. Abigail Schwartz with “litrallyâ€? all choir trip malfunctions. Katie Ryan with Kristin Stewart movie nights/Joan Jett songs. Lanie Richards with that new senior on newspaper. $QJHOLQH 3R]]L ZLWK WKH Ă€UVW VRSUDQR VHFWLRQ RI Ă€UVW SHULRG choir. And to Brenna McNulty, I leave mom and dad’s full attention. Sachin Medhekar In no particular order, my love of meat to Sam Lepore; my minecraft server to Garret; my phone number to Brad Cusack; my eternal love and respect to Brad Brunell; my congratulations to the “sophoPRUHVÂľ ZKR ZLOO Ă€QDOO\ EHcome juniors; my love of vocab tests to Reischl’s sixth period class; my relationship with Jacob Sloan to Brooke Lewis; to Glenna and Annahita my seats in 708; and to Shannon Tweed, an open invite to UCLA. Brenden Meek “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.â€? (Matthew 5:5) to Dana Hills. Angie Mendoza-Gloria Looking out for my little sister, my seniority and advantages to Kieran Jones. To Maddie Melamed, my love, part of my sassiness and weirdness. To Michael Meny, my little brother John Raphael and ride home. To Kate Kiernan, Sophie Esseily, Michelle Burghart, Aspyn Adams and Avonlea Trepl: fun, happiness and Gundy.

Jamie Mondello My goofy smiles and thousands of book quotes to all my wonderful friends in SOCSA. The title of “curliest hair in the entire school� to Sydney Schuman. Hanna Montazami A whole year of Bob’s to Tarah Mason. Keith Montross Mackenzie Skelton: My ability to pull all nighters, Alex Brown: My heart, Anna Gex: My friend Jack. Jenna Gallitto: The Family Business, Andrew Jit: My Swag, Jessi Herring: My Casual Jacket. Carissa Mossman The rights to my beach to Alex Brown. To Mary Blackburn, all my future boyfriends. To Emily Horton, soap in case I slip again. To Sydney Schuman, my math skills and sleepovers with Papa Murphys. Sahand Nayebaziz To Ross Greer, some actual strategy in Call of Duty. To Sam Madani, the ability to make good decisions and embrace being Persian. To Annahita, any yearbook wisdom I might have picked up. To Sam O’Melveny, well, he’s already got it all with a smile to boot. To all, a great four years of high school and a bunch of great opportunities along the way. Kristi Nishihira My Asian domination basketball legacy to Tori Nishi; to Laura Johnson, my photo skills and extreme height advantage when playing basketball; to the b-ball team, the lucky wristband tat; to the golf team, awkward team dinners. Haley Nordbak My chemistry skillz to Michaela Hutton and Laura Johnson. Everything else to the basketball girls.

Andrew Oh My loud talking voice to Birch (Chris Childress); a copy of “Religulous� to Kayvon Haghighi; my superior eye for photography to Emma Suffridge; all my girlfriends to Will Spencer and all the lost SD cards in 708 to Garrett Trevers. Josh Oller Catherine Sammon: our child and memories. Sydney Winer: My car, don’t get too excited. Tricia Flynn: the radio in my car. Amanda White: a small cage. Tori Usgaard: An extra large dog bone for Bernie. Maryanne Olson My tardiness and Brazilian workouts to Kristen Dennis, dance moves to Ryan O’Hare. Sarah Patrick All of the cracker stackers in the world to Lucy Reidling. Matt’s garage to Sharkey. My ability to back into cars without leaving any damage to Matt Corrente. And the nurse and friar scenes to JP. Michael Paul My swag to Alex Rainey; dodging and G-ripping abilities to Chase Matranga. Sheila to Matthew Paul; Matthew & Mitchell to Emma Gullickson; The Game to Sydney. Paul Peleti Absolutely nothing to Luca Digby and Joey Vasco; my Lakers memorabilia to Brandon Craig; my meat-packing factory and How to Laugh Normally book to Sam Lepore. The Medal of Honor and Dictionary of Bro to Alex Rainey; lunches full of Chipotle to Connor King, rock-paper-scissors matches to Cole Cable and Calvin Villareal. A feast of ham and doughnuts to Leyla de Avila. Supplies to build an orphanage and a harem of Persian wives to Dara Diba; the gentlemanly

()$%!"!$* $%+%(1#223(1#41(351662 VWUROO WR Ă€IWK SHULRG PDWK WR Chris Kwok; my throwing shoes to Andrew Vetter. Zach Perea Cassie and Christa Bricker to Matt Alvarez; I give my heart and soul, my love, my everything to Jonny Romero. I would leave my swag to Alex Rainey, but he has enough so he gets my striped sweater. Costco-sized bottles of Advil to Mason Palmer because he’s so sick. The Bench to Wesley Lu. A muzzle to John Schwarm. Best Looking Student on Campus to Wyatt Winokur. Matt Bamford gets a brain. Emma Gullickson, her little sister. And Matthew Paul gets nothing. Jessica Perez My purple unicorn to Maribel Herrera. Chris Reed 7LWOH RI Ă€UVW WUXPSHW WR Will Spencer; “Blue Juiceâ€? and “The Houseâ€? to Jon Bond; a huggle glomp to Kayla Hodge, and my lunch to Avonlea Trepl. Shelby Rhodes An amazing week in Baja and an early onset of senioritis to Mary Blackburn. To Aubrey Rhodes, my amazing high school journey, constant laughs and my swag. Ethan Richtsmeier My undying and burning passion for food down my shirt at lunch to Yoshi Rojas. Miranda Robinson My nugget of an automobile to my sister, Ariel; to Jordyn, DD, Paige, Maddie, and DJ ill, my love for pep squad along with my collection of gold leotards and fur jackets. Bradley Rogers My art history skills to Ryan Young, perfect eyesight to Kevin Wong, soccer skills to Jonny Romero. My COD skills to Connor King and Shane Djokovich and long shorts to

Spencer Anderson. Armando Rodriguez Medical terminology to Genix Vigo. Jake Rosen The car to Max, she is fragile so treat her well; Agia to Emily Cullen; polka dots to Quinn Mahony because stripes are too mainstream; and nothing to Adri Zuabi because she’s already getting to much. Tyler Ross My ability to read to Luke Wallace+Lauryn Cerutti. Katherine Rudzki The sound of my Cstring, and one Mr. Damon Albarn to Allison Payne; my collection of Nicolas Cage and Bono pictures to Taylor Cox; my procrastination skills to Ellen Cho; my chair to my fellow cellos, and to “moye luchshee brat.� Danielle Song, my love for Sharks, Russia and space exploration. Micaela Ruppert-Majer The Rock to Karen Chiao, Ellen Cho, and Katrina Kao. My fuzzy college sweatshirt to Katrina Kao. Ali Russell My secret stash of peach oh’s to Abigail Schwartz; my little black dress to Serene Jneid; my tallest wedges to Carlie Clippinger; my sour straws to Lucy Reidling; my room to Sydney Schuman; my dog to Brooke Lewis; my choir classes to Shannon Tweed. Gina Scott The space in the DVR and my hair dryer to my little brother Brian; the beast that is my car, my seat at the dinner table and my newspape legacy to Justin (the middle child); any lacrosse skill that I have left to Lauren LaVine, Glenna McIntosh, Sara Vandegrift and Mckenna Myer (I certainly won’t need it); the title of“King...

!"#$%&%#' !"#"$%&''($%&)%$(*%++' ...of the Leprechauns� to Andrew Dunn; my obsession with Star Wars and all things nerdtastic to Savannah Tate; OCD tendencies and takLQJ ZDONV GXULQJ ÀIWK SHULRG to Marilyn La Jeunesse; the neighborhood to Morgan and Michael Vienneau; my awkward quietness to the Fonz; my inexplicable love for Fitz to Taylor Steinbeck; my white chocolate carving abilities to Natalie Benrubi; and absolutely nothing to Jimmy Fallon. Trevor Scott My back left seat on the bus to Eric Pierce, my Just Dance skills to Julia Ballou, My left-handed shot to Sam Pfeil, My batting average to Ryan Kehlet and my dance skills on WKH ÀHOG WR /LDP 3DUVHNLDQ Jesse SelstadThe mandatory reading books I never read to my little brother, Louis. May he actually read them and write better essays than I ever did. Misha Sesar Karen Chiao, my camera and the ability to make Kodak moments; Ellen Cho, my love of bows and all things Asian; Danielle Song, my obsessions over Harry Potter; and Shana Hu, everything British. Dilan Shah The ICC Legacy to Diana Fabian, my radical tectonic dance skills to Austin Grimsley, my Trader Joe’s chocolate nut trail mix to Emily Copp and 7ULFLD )O\QQ DQG ÀQDOO\ P\ lighting and sound expertise and charm to Dylan Eisner. Kristen Shutt My puns and skills to Katrina Martino-Tarr, my swim abilities to Danielle Erwin, my XBox to Lauren Brunell, my jokes to Mckenna Asbury and my car to Anna Cea. Rachel Simmons My ability to eat, text,

dance and drive stick shift simultaneously to McKenna Myer. My love for all things marine to Rebecca McBride and Jasmine Matthews. Finally, I leave my groovy dance moves and my love for Calculus, dressing up and Jazz music to my baby brother, Matt. Shannon Sleeth My awkwardness to Katie Johnson, my suckingup abilities to Ryan Minoofar, my amazing dance skills to Daniella Gonzalez, my physics answers to Alex Minoofar, my video game addiction to Chase Matranga, and by uber-popularity to Hanna Martin. Brendon Sleven My knowledge of how to walk correctly in the halls to the underclassmen. Alex Sloan Everything to Alex Brown. However, everything he doesn’t want can go to Jacob Sloan and Bradley Scot Cusack, but I doubt they’ll be anything left. Jessica Smith Some of my swag. I’m keeping most of it, but Southwest has a two bag maximum. Joanna Smith Wetzel Pretzel runs to Cassidy Spearman; the varsity tennis team to Jessica Wilcox and Jacqueline Stewart, and Friday movie nights to Bailey Sholder. To my sister, Alyssa, I leave you your own room, Bella and Boomer’s full attention. Keaton Smith My wheels to Connor Rhodes, and my parking spot to Trina Maraczi. Karen Solano Amanda (Chingu), my procrastination skills for being an allkpop and watching dramas instead of homework. As well as the chingu pose. To Maddie McGrath, my obsessive love for Jace Wayland and

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ments to Izzy Ash. Abusing Izzy and making fun of the Brit to Taylor Brower. My beloved Interact Club to A.J. Jackson. Being a boss on water polo and all of my love to Allison Leibold. My hate, sarcasm and bomb slacking abilities to Amanda Anderson. Common sense to Molly Wilbur. Rachel Swirczek My dance heart to all of my dancers that I have been so lucky to dance with. Andrew Sy My parents’ car to my brother, Aaron. The Calculus 7 BC to Luke Wallace as well as all my party cats and doctor cats. I leave all my music to Danielle Song, and whatever you may think of as Asian about me to Ellen Cho. I leave whatever is left to Aaron. Nathan Tan My collection of crush and D-Beat records to Anthony Kelly. My Niguel Shores residence to Journ Galvan. My tasty cat food to Shannon Loyda. My old roller blades to Ryan Leimkuhler. My love and knowledge of marine worms to all students taking Marine Biology. Ben Tearle My heart to Danny Boutousson, the Yearbook reputation to Sam Madani and Photoshop wizardry to Claire Carney. Jessica Uchi My Asian-ness to Taylor &R[ VR VKH FDQ Ă€QDOO\ EH FXOtured. My advanced procrastination skills to Shu Funato. My ninja skills and the “Uchiâ€? tradition to Steven Uchi. Kaylee Uddberg My senior parking spot to Arlin Uddberg. Payton Trottman my baseball fan seat. Margo Melendrez the immature sophomores and juniors. Danielle White the basketball boys. Devin Valenciano -

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Megan Bailey UC Davis For some, foreign language and biology are classes required to graduate and nothing more. For Megan Bailey, though, the “requiredâ€? classes have provided Bailey with the tools for her life aspirations. Attending the University of California, Davis next year, Bailey plans on majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. Bailey is excited to attend UC Davis, located in Northern California, where she will have the chance to experience life out of the OC. Although she is anxious to leave, Bailey will miss being so close to the beach, where she can go down to the water, suntan or run around in the sand with her friends. The transition, she says, will be a weird one, though Bailey will take a lot of memories with her and visit home for the holidays. While at Dana, Bailey is so pleased to have had wonderful teachers, friends and experiences. She will especially miss Kristine Clarke, her biotechnology teacher, because of Clarke’s personality and their shared love of biology. Here in our halls, Bailey experienced so many memories involving the traditions, the functions, the clubs and the SOCSA academy. With her love of dance and her participation in NHS, she will always cherish her high school experiences. Bailey’s diligent, social, organized and determined personality is sure to guarantee success in college and beyond. She recommends that underclassmen take the SAT until they earn their best score possible and are completely satisĂ€HG $OO FKDQFHV DUH FRPSOHWHly worth it. Though the beach must stay here, Bailey will never forget the life she’s had on the Southern California coast. She won’t forget the friends and the experiences that come with attending our very own Dana Hills. - Olivia O’Brien

Jeremy Bass UC Los Angeles Girls only like guys with skills; admittedly, Jeremy Bass has some skills. His ability to balance school and sports is only one of them. Though he is no Napoleon Dynamite, luckily for him, Bass has accomplished quite a lot in his four years at Dana Hills. These accomplishments include playing on varsity basketball for two years, placing in the top 50 for a video game titled “NBA 2K10,â€? PDLQWDLQLQJ DQ DOPRVW Ă DZless GPA, volunteering with both NHS and CSF and being accepted into the school of his dreams: the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Bass looks forward to shedding the restrictions of high school and hopes to continue playing basketball at UCLA. Once there, he also plans on savoring the new experiences college life provides. A self-proclaimed “lazy, yet motivatedâ€? student, Bass recognizes that the path that led to UCLA was not an easy one and is glad that he remained on course for his entire high school career. Fortunately, that path included more than just studying for AP classes. Bass will always recall his most memo-

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(From left to right) Rachel Albright, Annie Bubinski, Vivian Dang, Megan Jones rable times at Dana, which include his senior Prom and defeating Capistrano Valley High School on Senior Night of last year. Bass’s time spent in AP Calculus AB with math teacher Kurt Speidel will also forever be in his memory. For others who aspire to attend a similarly prestigious university, Bass encourages underclassmen to always keep their goals in mind. “You simply have to stay focused,� Bass advised. - Sara Vandegrift

Brenden Beckley UC Berkeley Self-described as a scholar athlete who is “determined to meet [his] greatest potential and challenge [himself] both mentally and physically,â€? Brenden Beckley will be heading to the University of California, Berkeley to pursue an interest in business and immerse himself in new cultures. “I didn’t want to go too far away, but I still desired an excellent school. I also chose Cal because it has such a diverse culture and a great business school,â€? explained Beckley. Beckley’s favorite Dana memory was his game-winning kick against Trabuco Hills in KLV Ă€QDO IRRWEDOO JDPH RI ODVW season. Fortunate to have had PDQ\ LQĂ XHQWLDO WHDFKHUV GXUing his high school career, Beckley will never forget his United States history class with Brooks, describing it as “one of the best classroom experiences at Dana Hills.â€? Despite the excitement of his upcoming college experience, Beckley will miss his family and friends as well as having his own room and privacy. However, Beckley enthusiastically looks forward to meeting new people and participating in experiences not available in high school. “I look forward to the freedom and maturity it will give me,â€? he added. From his high school H[SHULHQFH %HFNOH\ UHĂ HFWHG “High school really does go by quickly. I know everyone says it, but it really does. I would advise everyone to work their butts off and not slack because I think everyone has the capability to meet their greatest

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person—fun, athletics, academics!� and she serves as an excellent role model for her own advice. - Lauren Black

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Laura Beresford can’t stop smiling. Her bubbly and energetic personality is contagious and always appreciated after a long day of school and extracurriculars. Beresford is the kind of girl who runs for fun. She made her mark on Dana Hills as a member of both cross country and track for four years, and she distinguishes winning State for the 2009 season and attending Nike Nationals as the highlight of her time spent at Dana. But running in high school alone hasn’t been enough for this Beresford. She was selected to be a part of the U.S. Mountain Running Team in 2010 and compete in the World Mountain Running Championships in Slovenia. “It was really exciting to represent team USA!â€? Beresford explained. “I felt like I was on the Olympic team! They had a parade and opening ceremony, and I got to meet people from all over the world.â€? At school, Beresford has developed a passion for biology, inspired by her favorite teachers, Stacy Monson and Mark Gammell. In her free time, she likes to enjoy the outdoors—especially the beach— hang with friends and work out at the gym. Beresford’s love for an active lifestyle by the beach makes the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) D SHUIHFW Ă€W HVSHFLDOO\ VLQFH she will be able to continue running cross country there. In addition, Beresford plans to major in biology in hopes of pursuing a career in physical therapy, sports medicine or another branch of the medical Ă€HOG She is eager to meet all the new people at UCSB and her new cross country team, but, of course, she will also miss her friends and teammates from Dana. Above all, Beresford believes the key to a successful and enjoyable high school experience is to “be a balanced

Like many students who intend to leave this place behind, Hannah Brozek will pop out of the OC bubble and enter D SODFH WKDW VKH Ă€QGV EHDXWLful as well as having a happy and friendly environment. She can’t wait to embrace the life of independence and responsibility, not to mention the good times that always accompanies college life. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Brozek intends on majoring in English with a minor in psychology. As they were the courses at Dana that she learned valuable information from, Brozek feels enlightened and inspired by these subjects that are close to her heart. She explained, “I’m not exactly sure why I want to major in those areas or what I want to do with them in the future, but they are both subjects that I really enjoy. People have always told me to do what makes me happy, and those classes really do make me happy; the things I have taken from them will resonate with me for the rest of my life.â€? Though anxious to depart for college, Brozek, like many others, will miss the friends that will be far away. She will especially miss her favorite teachers, including Paige Gilbert and Leo Compean. Some of Brozek’s favorite memories include the 2010 teachers’ strike, a once-in-alifetime occurrence, as well as her participation in the 2010 Homecoming halftime show. Some of the things that Brozek knows she could never leave behind are some of her favorite pastimes. She, along with her friends, enjoys hiking and traveling as well as playing volleyball. She hopes that college won’t hinder her from participating in these sorts of activities. With college in mind, %UR]HN KRSHV WR Ă€QG QHZ friendships and new experiences at Cal Poly. Her friendly, dedicated, inspired and slightly quirky personality she hopes will make her a success in years

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Annie Bubinski USC Most ordinary people in this world introduce themselves with a simple “hi,â€? “helloâ€? or maybe even a “hey, what’s up?â€? But not Annie Bubinski. You see, the thing is, Bubinski isn’t really your ordinary, average person. Okay heck, who are we kidding here? “Annie B.â€? is the farthest thing from ordinary there is at Dana Hills because truthfully, she’s downright extraordinary. So what is it, you may ask, that makes Bubinski so darn amazing? Her brilliantly vibrant red-gold hair is recognizable practically half way across campus. Her title as resident gluten-free goddess of 708 renders her capable of shamelessly burning an entire bag of microwave popcorn and inundating the English hall with the smell of charred kernels. Her incredible, unfailing sassiness is a force to be reckoned with all day, every day. (You think I’m kidding, but I’m not.) Bubinski’s tendency to repeat herVHOI DW OHDVW Ă€YH WLPHV ZLWK D louder volume and higher decibel on each occasion, makes her unforgettable—literally. Perhaps the most important thing, however, that you should know about Bubinski is that she possesses what may be one of the most entertaining laughs in the entire world. Eerily similar to the sound of a hysterical dying seal, Bubinski’s laugh is infectious, making it impossible not to smile at whatever ridiculous event happens to be deserving of her signature laugh. Of course, it also goes without saying that Bubinski is a smart cookie, which is why it comes as no surprise that she’ll be joining the University of Southern California (USC) cult (err family) in the fall. Though she is undeclared in her engineering major, anyone who knows Bubinski even a little bit knows that she won’t have any WURXEOH Ă€QGLQJ KHU QLFKH 5Hgardless of whether she’s skillfully insulting Tyler Hartung for “being a jerkâ€? or whizzing through AP Calculus, Bubinski has her art down to a science.

Doe-eyed, subtly sarcastic Alina Calva doesn’t take life too seriously. She doesn’t take six AP classes, nor does she have a string of extracurricular activities to attend to after school. She simply doesn’t take her life as critically as some of her over-worked peers and Ă€QGV WKH SHUIHFW FRPSURPLVH between too much and not enough. A self-described sushieating Iron & Wine enthusiast, Calva plans to attend the University of San Diego in the fall, an acclaimed Catholic private school, though Calva admits she’s neither Catholic nor a private person. She earnestly looks forward to the freedom that accompanies college life, HVSHFLDOO\ WKH Ă H[LELOLW\ RI KHU schedule. Her advice to the stressed and overwhelmed: “Strategically miss the classes that won’t hurt your grades, and spend more time with friends instead of at school because it sucks being smart all the time.â€? &DOYD UHĂ HFWV RQ KHU time spent at Dana with mocknostalgia, though she genuinely appreciates the teachers she had this year. She notes falling up the stairs and pushing her way through Dana’s crowded halls as pleasant memories she will fondly remember, especially the unintentionally awkward “dancesâ€? with strangers in which neither person knows which direction to turn. What sets Calva apart from other students is her casual clothes (heels being the classic go-to shoe for Dana girls in Calva’s opinion), her ability to make any situation awkward, her “devilish good looksâ€? and her slow, charming smile. In addition, Calva possesses a vast array of quirky talents. She scales promontories in her spare time, knows all of the lyrics to each “High 6FKRRO 0XVLFDOÂľ Ă€OP DQG boasts the status of Miley Cyrus’s best friend on Twitter. Calva says she also blogs dedicatedly about “Twilightâ€? (the time of day, not the notorious tween phenomenon). However, her true inspiration is the evertalented and popular Rebecca Black. Calva remarked dryly, “That’s my advice for the underclassmen: don’t worry, because Friday is a’comin. You gotta get down on Fridays.â€? - Savannah Tate

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Vivian Dang is constantly searching for her phone and has gone through four phones in the past year. Her attention span rarely extends past six minutes. She is, in the plainest terms, easily entertained. What I’m trying to prove here is that Dang is a scatterbrained individual not spacey, just mentally disorganized. She blames this condition on lack of sleep. “Sometimes I just feel like my brain doesn’t process everything,â€? said Dang. But Dang hasn’t allowed this predicament to prevent her from being involved in almost every facet of Dana Hills life. For all four years, running consumed much of Dang’s life. “I chose running because I have no hand-eye coordination. I don’t have to worry about something coming out of the air and hitting me in the head,â€? Dang said. She has become so attached that, now that it’s all RYHU VKH VWLOO Ă€QGV WLPH WR JR out on a run. “It’s sad but true,â€? commented Dang. “I don’t want to gain the pre-freshman 15.â€? As one of only two seniors to be on The Mast staff for three years, she has spent countless hours in 708, even if most of them were spent eating the newspaper’s staff food. Her role as photographer allowed her to indulge in one of her passions while also performing a vital duty for the staff. However, her love of photography extends far beyond the reaches of The Mast into her daily life and muchloved Tumblr account. Among Dang’s other accomplishments are graduating from HMO, being a Top 6 dancer, performing in Air Guitar and “having the cutest Hello Kitty watch ever.â€? At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dang hopes to “learn all the domestic duties necessary to becoming a great housewifeâ€? and “become just like [her] big sis, Vanessa.â€? Dang will be majoring in neuroscience but is unsure of whether she’ll continue with it all four years. -Jake Rosen

Most teenagers dread entering high school as the lowly freshman, the geeky, lost and constantly inquisitive taunted by upperclassmen. However, to Jana Dawson, memories of freshman year bring a smile instead of the expected grimace. Said Dawson, “[One] favorite memory was just the excitement of being a freshman. Football games were so much more fun back in the day, and I didn’t have senioritis yet. Everything was so new and so much more exciting than it is today.� Dawson will be happy to do without the massive number of students crowding the narrow hallways and the endless two-hour classes during block schedule. However, Dawson has enjoyed bonding with other students and making a difference through her participation in a variety of clubs, including CSF, S.A.V.E., Make-AWish and Surf-Rider Foundation. Dawson’s favorite high school memory was helping to build the Homecoming set her sophomore and senior years. “I will miss my friends and all of the different events, like the dances and pep rallies,� Dawson said. In the fall, she will attend the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) for its beautiful campus right on the beach. At UCSB, Dawson will be majoring in mechanical engineering, a decision that stemmed from her class experiences in high school. “I’m majoring in mechanical engineering because math and physics are my favorite subjects,� Dawson commented. Dawson describes herself as “creative, intelligent and adventurous.� “My advice to underclassmen is that if you want to get into the college of your dreams, you have to start trying now,� Dawson added. “Also, if you don’t get into the college of your dreams, it’s not the end of the world.� In the words of her favorite character Albus Dumbledore, “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.� - Alysha Shetty

She’s commonly referred to as “The Dean of Mean,â€? but anyone who knows Dean knows that this volleyball nickname couldn’t be further from the truth. Dean is one of the sweetest, smartest girls DW 'DQD DQG LW¡V RQO\ Ă€WWLQJ that she hopes to become a kindergarten teacher. Next year, Dean will get out of Orange County and attend beautiful Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The location, the classes, the cool people–it’s all very exciting. An added bonus? Sharing a car with her fellow Mustang brother for the next four years. “I can’t wait to meet new people, make new friends and get started on my career,â€? Dean said. “I’m really looking forward to taking classes that get me to where I want to be in life.â€? While Dean is pumped to leave, there are certain things she will miss about home. The friends she has made at Dana and her family top the list.“But ,¡P DOVR GHĂ€QLWHO\ JRLQJ WR miss the Lady Dolphin Spirit Squad,â€? she added. When looking back at high school, Dean will remember Mall dances, Homecoming halftime shows, marine ecology with Randy Hudson and, of course, the amazing trip to Baja. “You know what I’m not going to miss? Those neverending, two-hour English block periods,â€? Dean said with a laugh. - Shannon McNulty

Adam DeBrosse UC Los Angeles Adam De“Bro�sse hasn’t done a lot of things. He has never tried sushi. He has never had a cup of coffee. He has never surfed. But he has built a tree fort equipped with two rope swings, carpeting and cup holders. And he has been named a valedictorian. DeBrosse has had some great times while at Dana Hills, namely attending this year’s cross country team trip to Hawaii. He will miss “the many lols that were had� at Dana while he is attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall.

The prime location is what drew DeBrosse to choose UCLA. “It’s close enough that I’m not too far from home but far enough away that I won’t be visited that often,â€? DeBrosse said. He is looking forward to the independence that comes with college life and the fact that there are “no parents.â€? Besides building highend tree forts, DeBrosse likes to spend his time making and listening music, biting his nails and drinking Diet Raspberry Snapple, his favorite beverage. Some talents that undoubtedly impressed UCLA DGPLVVLRQV RIĂ€FHUV LQFOXGH KLV ability to crack almost every body part and his knack for living in strange, mysterious places, such as “Kansas.â€? Self-described as “sarcastic most of the time but sincere when needed,â€? this future Bruin won’t forget his three years spent in Latin class with his favorite teacher, Linda Yeargin. Before leaving DHHS, DeBrosse would like to offer WKHVH Ă€QDO ZRUGV RI ZLVGRP to underclassmen: “Don’t do drugs. Don’t be stupid. Don’t make fast decisions with women.â€? DeBrosse is inspired by his favorite band, Thrice, and moved by their words, “True progress means matching the world to the vision in your head, but we always change the vision instead.â€? Ten years from now, DeBrosse hopes to see himself “living comfortably with a super-hot wife. And cats.â€? -Gina Scott

Dehring will major in biology, keeping on track with her goal of going into genetics once she graduates. Participating in the HMO program at Dana has helped spark her interest in this Ă€HOG Overall, Dehring has had a successful yet fun Dana Hills experience. She has participated in many school activities, both athletic and academic. Some of Dehring’s favorite Dana memories include riding on the HMO bus, traveling to Costa Rica with the International Learning Club and “lots of AP cramming.â€? Though Dehring is excited to explore the city of Boston as well as experience life on the East Coast, she will GHĂ€QLWHO\ PLVV KHU KRPH VWDWH of California and her alma mater. Since Dehring took three years of Latin at Dana Hills, she is able to tell you that “alma materâ€? literally means “nourishing mother.â€? Ah, the perks of being a Latin nerd. “I’ll miss the ocean view IURP WKH WUDFN EXW GHĂ€QLWHO\ not the bathrooms or driving to zero period in the dark!â€? Dehring said. Once she leaves for college, Dehring is most excited about “trying to live on my own and [having] no set schedule and no curfew!â€? Dehring has clearly enjoyed her time at Dana Hills, though she is excited for life after high school. “I loved my high school experience, but I DP GHĂ€QLWHO\ UHDG\ WR PRYH on.â€? -Madeline Diamond

Angelina DiFrancesco Cal Poly SLO When she isn’t applying her time and effort to SOCSA productions or assignments for an AP class, Angelina DiFrancesco can be found lounging at the ever-loved JC Beans on PCH, having a deep discussion about life or daydreaming about what the future will bring.

With a desire to travel the world and learn about the cultures around her, DiFrancesco will head to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after graduation, majoring in journalism. Then, it is off to discover the world, like her ultimate role model Anthony Bourdain, and eventually become a columnist for National Geographic. A self-proclaimed “foodie,â€? DiFrancesco wants to discover new recipes and exotic restaurants to further invest in her passion for food and cooking. At school, DiFrancesco has been actively involved with SOCSA, Drama Club, Thespian Society and French Club. She said that the recent production of “Steel Magnoliasâ€? was an invaluable experience, one in which she conquered fears and successfully accomplished what she considered to be the impossible. In addition, DiFrancesco DGPLWV WKDW WKH %DMD Ă€HOG VWXG\ was an equally monumental experience one that, she says, changed her life. After four long years on the Dana Hills campus, DiFrancesco has transformed from a soft-spoken freshman, afraid to raise her hand in class, WR D FRQĂ€GHQW VHOI DVVXUHG senior with a new zest for life. Her new standpoint on the world has allowed her to become a more optimistic person, unafraid to try new things and meet new people in the world. DiFrancesco is now equipped with the proper skills DQG FRQĂ€GHQFH WKDW DOORZ KHU to laugh at herself and spread joy and humor to those around her. Whether it’s quoting ´=RRODQGHUÂľ RU MXVW JRRĂ€QJ around with her friends, DiFrancesco always manages to have a laugh. DiFrancesco is off to Ă€QG KHU QLFKH LQ WKH ZRUOG Wherever her life will take her, DiFrancesco will be ready for the journey. -Marilyn La Jeunesse

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!"#$%&%#' !"#"$%&''($%&)%$(*%++' Mackenzie Hewitt UC San Diego Known for her stagemanaging skills and acting prowess, Mackenzie Hewitt will travel southward to the University of California, San 'LHJR 8&6' WR Ă€QG KHU SODFH in the society. Her love of the campus and nearby relatives made the decision to attend UCSD an easy one. She claims that having her grandparents readily available is one very useful perk because she can depend on them to both make her food and do her laundry. Hewitt’s urge to live life on her own and make new friends is similar to how many victims of senioritis tend to feel toward the end of the school year. The Porthole Theater has been a sort of a safe haven, family environment for Hewitt, and she sadly admits that it is something that she will miss dearly, along with all the good times she has had within its walls. The SOCSA experience has been engraved in her, along with the drama lifestyle. The close friends she has made and drama teacher Pattie Sexton are the people whom she wishes to take along with her but must lamentably leave behind in the happiest corners of her memory. Actor’s Repertory has been the one class out of all offered at Dana that Hewitt can proudly claim she loves. Her friends and experiences in that one class have changed and molded her into a person ready for the world. She has also gained the best memories she can recall: those accompanying the most recent SOCSA production of “Steel Magnolias,â€? in which +HZLWW HDUQHG KHU Ă€UVW OHDG role. Having some of her closest friends with her made it that much more of an experience to treasure. Leaving Dana, Hewitt feels the need to tell the underclassmen, “Honestly, be themselves the whole way through and never doubt themselves.â€? Hewitt also advises underclassmen to just have fun without getting into trouble, never compromising who they are for what others may want them to be. And, though the Dana halls may be crowded, there is always a place for everyone amongst the almost 3,000 student population. - Olivia O’Brien

mark at Dana. She will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall with a major in environmental science. “I’m looking forward to the experience away from home, the broader range of courses available, the opportunity to have a life—I chose UCLA because of its proximity [to home] and to the city,â€? commented Hirashiki. “[Even still] I’ll miss the underclassmen and my other senior friends! The experience was one of my favorite things about Dana. There’s a line [in “Little Miss Sunshineâ€?] where they say that your suffering years are the years that you learn the most—high school years are your best suffering years,â€? she added. But for Hirashiki, school—and life, for that matter—would be incomplete without a sarcastic and snarky sense of humor, a love of somewhat school-related graphs and Julian Casablancas. $ Ă€OP PXVLF DUW KLVtory and typography enthusiast with a penchant for “Doctor Whoâ€?—especially actor David Tennant—Hirashiki also has a love of accents; Scottish has become a recent favorite—and no, she’s not bovvered. From “The Lord of the Ringsâ€? and lava monsters to the Strokes and blue telephone boxes, from George White Elementary School to UCLA and beyond. - Stephanie Cheng

Nastaran Hosseinipour UC Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Barbara-bound Nastaran Hosseinipour has certainly put immense effort into her schoolwork during the past four years. You would think that, after all that work, she would be relaxing along with a majority of the seniors: sleeping in class and daydreaming about the beach while they wait out the last few days of school. This is not true though; Hosseinipour has quite a bit on her mind. To start off, Hosseinipour cannot wait to attend the college of her dreams: UCSB. On top of the fact that it is a quality university, she loves the fact that the school offers quality academics, a beautiful beachside campus and “plenty of cute boys.�

Aware of the clichĂŠ, Hosseinipour admits that she is looking forward to a change in scenery and hopes to have the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy new experiences as a IXOO Ă HGJHG DGXOW IRU WKH Ă€UVW time. An avid member of HMO, Hosseinipour regrets having to leave behind her fellow members of the academy, though she promises to never forget the memory of singing on the bus with them to and from the hospital. Hosseinipour is grateful for the one-of-a-kind people and engaging situations the program has exposed her to. Hosseinipour will also miss marine ecology with teacher Randy Hudson. She encourages next year’s seniors to take the course because of its unique qualities and material, along with the life lessons Hudson seamlessly includes in his lesson plans. Hosseinipour also wishes to tell current and future underclassmen that it is important to always be true to yourself. “Never sell yourself VKRUW MXVW WR Ă€W LQ Âľ VKH DGYLVHV Hosseinipour happily follows her own advice, being “the coolest person you will ever meetâ€? and taking part in volunteering, swimming, playing “Just Dance 2,â€? adventuring, visiting Laguna Beach and attending concerts. Overall, Hosseinipour loves her school, with its academic and fun-loving HMO academy and diverse student body, but is setting her sights towards the future and cannot wait to reach it. - Sara Vandegrift

Eric Hsieh Yale University Described as a hardworking student and skilled baseball player, Eric Hsieh has been accepted to the prestigious Yale University. He said, “I chose Yale because of its tradition and respected reputation as a leading academic center.� Due to his talent on the pitcher’s mound, Hsieh had the opportunity to commit to the school on National Signing Day. Hsieh added, “It was a great experience and I feel honored to be a part of the Bulldogs.� Although he will be on the other side of the country,

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(From left to right) Collin Gallagher, Eric Hsieh, Trevor Scott Hsieh is looking forward to meeting new people and fully appreciating the New England atmosphere. “I’m really excited to follow my interests and being on my own,â€? he said. +VLHK UHĂ HFWHG ´0\ four years at Dana Hills were a great experience, it went by so quickly. Have fun while it lasts.â€? He advises that underclassmen should make the most of their experience by working hard and forging new friendships. Hsieh thoroughly enjoyed taking AP Physics and will never forget teacher Nate Ritscher. “Being in the class gave me a whole new perspective on everything I see and do, and Mr. Ritscher was able to make the class enjoyable,â€? said Hsieh. Throughout his time at Dana, Hsieh enjoyed playing baseball, ping pong, basketball at Alec Chasman’s and winning jackson’s. Hsieh has noted that he will never forget the CIF run WR WKH Ă€QDOV KLV MXQLRU \HDU DQG the baseball tournament at Pepperdine University. “Going so far into the tournament was unbelievable. To have the opportunity WR SDUWLFLSDWH LQ WKH &,) Ă€QDOV is every high school player’s dream.â€? - Jimmy Fallon

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There are many ways to describe this fabled senior, but some of the choicest epithets include “mega charmer,â€? “physical ideal,â€? “bass slapperâ€? and “teddy bear.â€? I just tend to call him one of my best friends and the nicest guy I’ve ever had the luck to meet. He wasn’t always such a mega boss, though. He made fun of me in seventh grade. Yeah, that’s right. Still hurts, bro, still hurts. But seriously, Garret Jancich has made quite the transformation over the course of his lengthy high school odyssey. As a freshman and sophomore, he was very soft-spoken; he had a lengthy afro; and he had a rather frightening case of jaundice from his complete lack of sleep. But look at him now! He’s a total stud, complete with a suave haircut and a smooth sense of style. Add in the fact that he plays in a band and performs in musicals, and suddenly he’s the most savory piece of meat in the butcher shop. On top of being a California Scholarship Foundation &6) RIĂ€FHU GLUHFWLQJ 6WXdents Against a Vanishing Environment (S.A.V.E.) activities, participating in National Honor Society (NHS) and Mu Alpha Theta and taking piles of APs, he is a musical maestro as well? You betcha, bucko. Not only did he perform in “West Side Story,â€? but he assumed one of the leading roles despite being new to the musical theater universe. And don’t forget his vocal and bass contributions to the legendary Electric Throwback. Combine the music with the looks with the academic excellence with the friendliness, and you’ve got one stellar guy. So it’s no wonder that Cornell University jumped on the opportunity to snatch up Jancich. He wasn’t just accepted– he was accepted early into the school’s engineering program DQG RIIHUHG D FKDQFH WR Ă \ RXW and visit the campus. Cornell certainly knew what they were doing because Jancich’s Green tendencies will prove useful in the environPHQWDO HQJLQHHULQJ Ă€HOG - Devin Valenciano

When K.K. Johnson graduates, she won’t be leaving a school—she’ll be leaving a home. “My mom’s worked at Dana since I was born, so I literally grew up at this school. I’ve been here longer than some of the teachers have been. ,¡OO GHĂ€QLWHO\ FRPH EDFN DQG visit, but I won’t be here,â€? said Johnson. In the fall, Johnson will leave California to attend the University of Washington, where she will focus on academics, embrace the sportscentered school atmosphere and consider joining one of the sororities. Johnson said, “I’m excited to leave California, where I’ve lived my whole life. It’s a really big campus, and I wanted to go to a school that offers everything.â€? A cheerleader throughout her four years at Dana, Johnson may have been on the Ă€HOG ZLWK WKH 3HS 6TXDG EXW she always missed out on a key high school experience–attending a game. “Since I cheer, I’ve never really been to a sports game, never been to a football game,â€? UHĂ HFWHG -RKQVRQ ´,¡P H[FLWHG to be in the stands of a football or basketball game and cheering on the team.â€? Still, this self-described “fun, outgoingâ€? girl will miss her friends and family, especially her mom, Assistant Principal Dian Johnson. “I’ll miss my mom. It’s nice having her here at Dana, but I don’t really see her unless I need money,â€? said Johnson, laughing. Johnson’s favorite Dana Hills memory is orchestrating Homecoming 2010 with fellow Senior Director of Activities 0LNH 6WRHIĂ HU Describing her feeling of accomplishment after completing the “stressfulâ€? event, Johnson said, “Mike and I took a bow at the end. It was just IXQ EHFDXVH ZH KDG Ă€QDOO\ Ă€Qished it and nothing had gone wrong.â€? From her involvement with SOCSA Dance Production, cheer and ASU, Johnson cannot pick a favorite thing about Dana. “I guess I’ve just been around Dana for too long,â€? she said with a smile. - Gillian Slee

‘every moment presents itself as an opportunity to either do good or to cause harm. Think fast. ‘

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!"#$%&& !"#$%&'()*+,(-.'(/0-Megan Jones Cal Poly SLO Megan Jones, the master of “hard-to-getâ€? and a more impressive version of Iron Man (because of the two stainless steel rods and 23 screws in her back), will graduate with a 4.17 cumulative GPA and head off to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (SLO) this fall to study architecture. A secret nerd, Jones is practically professional in physics, for which she won an Achievement Award this year. Her second favorite class is AP Psychology, in which she enjoyed analyzing the extent of her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Despite her three concussions, Jones has been able to succeed in the classroom and on the track. Known as “Coach Jones,â€? this sassy blonde has fully dedicated herself to the track team, enthusiastically training the underclassman hurdlers. For three consecutive years, Jones was a member of the epic Arcadia Invitational 100-meter shuttle hurdle relay team. She noted, “It was amazing going in with no expectations and coming out with a new school record and national-leading time.â€? Jones shares her love for gliding over hurdles with a love for soccer, which she has played since the age of six. Although she has not competed for two years, she hopes to rekindle this passion while at SLO next year. Jones is a lover of food, DOO IRRG DQG Ă€QGV WUXH KDSSLness in enjoying it after a long track workout. Often unable to control her contagious smile, Jones VRPHWLPHV Ă€QGV KHUVHOI ZLWK a slightly noticeable eyebrow twitch. - Annie Bubinski

Geoff Kaufman UC Berkeley Every Friday morning, the students and faculty of Dana Hills are in for a special treat during the morning announcements. After the usual birthdays, club meetings and event dates are announced, the “Friday Song� begins. As the sound vibrations

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When not entertaining on the Porthole stage, Kaufman HQMR\V VWRPSLQJ ZDIĂ HV DV D member of Dana’s own rock EDQG 7KH :DIĂ H 6WRPSHUV “It was really cool to get to write my own music instead of just singing,â€? Kaufman explained. “It exposed me to new kinds of music as well as poetry and lyricism.â€? While he might be deĂ€QHG E\ KLV SHUIRUPLQJ FDUHHU Kaufman was no stranger to success in the classroom. His academic excellence has carried him into the school of his dreams, the University of California, Berkeley. “Berkeley was the obvious choice because I’ve wanted to go there since I was nine,â€? Kaufman said about his future academic home. “It embodies my liberal spirit and my desire for a diverse education.â€? He hopes that his time at Berkeley will “allow [him] to answer at least half of the questions on Jeopardyâ€? but said that he will miss “the sense of irresponsibilityâ€? before heading off into the real world. “I’m really going to miss the Cappies program, hanging out with all of my buds and dancing scantily clad in front of the entire student body (in reference to Top 15 Boy Dancers and Male Cheerleaders),â€? Kaufman commented. “Also, getting second place to Devin Valenciano in ‘Super Smash Bros. Brawl’. I thought I was good before I started playing with him...â€? - Tyler Hartung

Elizabeth Kaufmann UC Los Angeles With the future so near for the graduating class of 2011, it comes as no surprise that most students have begun their search for a transition into adulthood and a niche in society. A typical valedictorian might have begun months ago, even years. Elizabeth Kaufmann, however, has had a clear image of her goals since the beginning of her childhood. Described by those who know her well as hard-working, happy and determined, Kaufmann holds extraordinary value in what she does, always carrying an aura of positivity and optimism. Few people can say they have trained guide dogs for the blind, played soccer, volunteered at a hospital, taught children to read at the Laguna Niguel Montessori Teaching Center or “made legit forts at the Ritz Carlton.â€? Kaufmann can, and she does so with a sense of pride. Kaufmann plans to attend the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall with hopes of majoring in and pursuing a FDUHHU LQ WKH PHGLFDO Ă€HOG She explained that, in addition to the school’s proJUDPV IRU KHU SDUWLFXODU Ă€HOG UCLA is located in the heart of Westwood, Los Angeles, and has the Ronald Reagan teaching hospital. Kaufmann attributed her preparedness for college to “the wonderful people [she has] met and the knowledge and experienced [she has] gained from high school.â€? She further added that her favorite Dana memories are “anything HMOâ€? and that her favorite class has been Anatomy and Physiology, while English teacher Connie Pettijohn is her most powerful mentor. “I’ll miss home-cooked

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(From left to right) Darci Lawrence, Jana Dawson, Tori Kobata, Megan Bailey meals and the best friends I’m leaving behind,� said Kaufmann as she looks back on her time at Dana. She jokingly advises underclassmen to “go to UCLA� but holds true to her belief that hard work and passion are the only true tickets to success. - Alfonso Ordaz

Sarah Kiddoo UC Berkeley While most teenagers go RII WR FROOHJH LQ KRSHV RI Ă€QGing themselves and developing plans for the future, Sarah Kiddoo is going to college with a distinct plan of what she wants to do with her life. Kiddoo will be attending the prestigious University of California, Berkeley in the fall, where she will major in public health with a minor in global poverty. She will use these degrees to eventually become a doctor in Third World countries. During her time at Dana Hills, Kiddoo has participated in a multitude of school activities while still managing to maintain an admirable 4.21 GPA. She was a yearbook staffer and cross country runner as well as a designer for the annual Homecoming set all four years. In fact, Kiddoo’s favorite Dana Hills memory occurred during the Homecoming halftime performance of her sophomore year. “I came down in my alligator suit, and everyone applauded,â€? she recalled. Aside from all of her extracurricular activities, KidGRR WRRN DQ LPSUHVVLYH Ă€YH $3 classes during her senior year alone, including AP Calculus BC and AP Physics. However, throughout her Dana Hills career, she took many more APs, including AP Biology, which she loved, and AP Chemistry, which she did not. .LGGRR LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ H[cited to leave her home in Orange County and explore the rest of the world, though she will still miss some aspects of her time at Dana Hills. “I will miss the cool kids I met that I probably won’t see again,â€? she said. Kiddoo will also miss the familiarity of Dana before she ventures into a completely new territory, not to mention the sunny Southern California

weather. “I’ll miss the sun and just sort of knowing the school grounds,� Kiddoo said. However, she is looking forward to many aspects of college, including taking interesting classes, participating in clubs and studying abroad. “I’m excited to study abroad a lot and [participate in] clubs that actually care.� - Madeline Diamond

Tori Kobata UC Santa Barbara With countless memories of school dances and physics teacher Nate Ritscher, Tori Kobata is ready to commence her studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Although Kobata will miss her family, friends and “doggy,â€? she is looking forward to meeting new people, OLYLQJ RQ KHU RZQ DQG Ă€JXULQJ out what she wants to do with her life. Additionally, Kobata enjoys spending her free time at the beach. Lucky for her, UCSB is located right on the picturesque Sands Beach, where she can glide across the velvety waves on her skimboard. Despite her four years of glory, Kobata is not going to miss navigating the dangerously crowded hallways and waiting for hours on end to exit the senior parking lot. She commented, “Four years at Dana Hills have gone E\ VR IDVW 7KH\ ZHUH GHĂ€QLWHO\ a memorable four years full of adventures.â€? +RSLQJ WR Ă€OO KHU IRXU years at UCSB with more adventure and enlightenment, Kobata is still deciding on a major, though she is leaning toward engineering because of her love of physics. When asked who her role model throughout high school has been, Kobata answered, “My mom. She is extremely passionate about everything she does, and she is a successful woman. I can always count on her to push me to do my best.â€? Kobata’s family holds a VWURQJ VLJQLĂ€FDQFH LQ KHU OLIH “I feel very fortunate to have a supportive family that I can always rely on and turn to when I need help. My parents especially have really pushed me to work hard in school and to get good grades so I could get into a good college,â€? she

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Darci Lawrence Cal Poly SLO Darci Lawrence is possibly one of the sweetest and quietest people you will ever meet. Although she may be one of the students in your AP Government class that won’t say a word all year, once you get to know Lawrence, her quiet disposition may turn into secretive sarcasm. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Lawrence plans to study mechanical engineering. In regards to her choice of school, she joked, “I just kind of wanted to buy their sweatshirt.â€? Despite growing up with three brothers, Lawrence has become the ideal combination of feminine and down-to-earth. Even at the most stressful moments, such as seconds before a cross country race or preparing for an AP exam, Lawrence remains calm and collected. In her minimal free time, this AP whiz entertains herself by baking as well as creating art and awesome birthday cards for her friends. Lawrence is truly inspired by her science teachers; her favorites include marine ecology enthusiast Randy Hudson and physics boss Nate Ritscher. With her marine buds, Lawrence traveled to Baja over spring break to catch crabs and mull in the mud. And because of her inability to pronounce the chocolata shell, Hudson continues to tease her in fourth period. However, Lawrence also enjoys the everyday madness of Marc Degen’s second period AP Calculus BC class. She advises the freshmen roaming the halls to “Find the perfect balance; try hard, but still have fun. Take the classes that you want to (like Marine!) and don’t get too caught up in trying to impress colleges; just be yourself.â€? After four years of cross FRXQWU\ DQG WUDFN DQG Ă€HOG Lawrence admits that she “likes to run‌sometimes.â€? However, she will certainly miss all of her running mates and fondly remember their trip to the Iolani Invitational on 2DKX +DZDLL WKH Ă€UVW WLPH VKH traveled with the team. - Annie Bubinski -Walt whitman

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Honoring her Chinese relatives by attending Rice University in Texas, Annie Li claims that, all jokes aside, she’s not quite the clichĂŠ Asian–in fact, she’s a “paradoxical Asian.â€? While she was raised by parents new to America at the time of her birth and did live under a rather strict upbringing, Li desires to pursue something a little different than the Asian stereotype that promotes a career in engineering: English. Asian blasphemy? To make matters worse, she also hates math. Not quite the Asian stereotype indeed. According to Li, Rice University certainly wasn’t ORYH DW Ă€UVW VLJKW ,W WRRN D YLVLW to the campus for Li to realize that, aside from being a top school with an esteemed reputation, the school has a warm HQYLURQPHQW Ă€OOHG ZLWK DPD]ing people. ´,W ZDV D OLWWOH GLIIHUHQW WKDQ WKH 8&V , KDG YLVLWHG DQG , OLNHG WKDW Âľ /L FRPPHQWHG Although Li is not certain about which career she will pursue, she desires to double major in English and cognitive science. Fascinated by languages, Li has learned Cantonese, English, Spanish and Mandarin. Li uses her talent for language interpretation to tutor students who have not yet learned English or have learned it as their second language. As a second generation Chinese herself, Li hopes that one day, her abilities to translate and teach language could contribute to the worldwide effort to universalize education. When she initially entered high school, Li’s goal was to “come in, come out and be done.â€? However, Li’s views were quickly changed. A major contributor to her best high school memories comes in the shape of her best friends from her SOCSA Orchestra class, where she plays the violin. A club of its own, the SOCSA orchestra has had some interesting outings Li will never forget. Grateful for the opportunities her immigrant parents have granted her, Li earnestly believes that personal satisfaction can only be gained through the motivation and hard work to do something with the life given to you. Best summed up in a TXRWH VKH VWROH IURP ´,QFHStion,â€? Li concluded, “You musn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.â€? -Taylor Steinbeck

With an undying love for Taylor Swift and abs so chiseled they have their own )DFHERRN SURĂ€OH 5LVKL 0RG\ is a manly man who isn’t afraid to show his softer side. Besides “getting hugeâ€? at the gym, Mody enjoys surfing, volleyball and ping pong. ´, KDYH D SUHWW\ VSOHQGLG suspender collection,â€? Mody admitted. Most notorious are his cheetah print suspenders, which he has proudly sported DW VHYHUDO GDQFHV ,Q IDFW KLV fondest memory from high VFKRRO ZDV KLV VHQLRU 3URP ZKHUH KH PRVW GHĂ€QLWHO\ rocked the suspenders. Mody is sad at the thought of leaving behind his parents and all of the great people he’s met at Dana, including physics teacher Nate Ritscher, ZKR LV ´KXJH Ă€UVW RI DOO DQG also knows everything.â€? He also feels blessed to be attending college with close friends and is ready to leave behind Dana’s crowded hallways. Graduating with a 4.4 FXPXODWLYH *3$ 0RG\ SOD\HG on the school volleyball team for two years. He will continue family tradition in the fall when he studies computer programming at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which his older brother also attends. He advises underclassmen to “get involved in anything you possibly can.â€? - Sam Lepore

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(From left to right) Jeremy Bass, Casey Rhatigan, Jeremy Lin, Michael Pearson ÀUVW WZR WHUP $68 3UHVLGHQW LQ Dana Hills history, widely recognized for reforming the culture of ASU to make it a more respected presence on campus and sometimes called (halfjokingly, half-seriously) the father of student democracy for his role in creating a Student Senate this year. Walking with him in the halls, however, can be annoying as pickles; with every member of the student body wanting a piece of the action, it’s tough to keep his attention. And unlike many of his peers, he has not restricted himself to WKH $3 EXEEOH , RQFH ZDONHG LQWR D Subway slightly before the time we’d agreed to meet, and in the corner of my eye was a group of high school dropouts. When Lin walked in, they greeted him, and he them, as if they had known each other for years. This is typical of him. By this point, it probably won’t surprise you too much that Lin has been given a full ride to the University of Southern California (USC). USC will serve as the perfect springboard for Lin, who aspires to someday enter business, politics or some combination of the two. Jeremy, you’ll always be 0U 3UHVLGHQW LQ P\ ERRN - Salil Dudani

Ellen Lomonico UC Los Angeles When you walk through the halls and hear an inspiring “Yaaayyy!� resonating through

the hallways, it can only be coming from one person. Most people probably stopped reading after inferring that this must be “the girl who won every single scholarship at the Senior Awards.â€? But truthfully, there is a reason Ellen Lomonico won that many. “Ellen is the complete package,â€? senior Blakely Ehlers immediately said when asked about one of her best friends. “She’s smart, involved in her school and community and easily one of the most genXLQHO\ NLQG SHRSOH , NQRZ Âľ Ehlers is not joking, as Lomonico’s resumĂŠ consists of four years on the girls’ cross country and track teams (of which she was the varsity cross FRXQWU\ FDSWDLQ DQG 9LFH 3UHVident of Communications of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF), all while remaining dedicated to her studies. The most amazing thing about all of her accomplishments, however, is that she still manages to get to bed by 9 p.m. every single school night. ´,¡P WKH 4XHHQ RI (DUO\ Bedtime,â€? Lomonico proudly GHFODUHG ´,¡P DOO DERXW EHLQJ well-rested. You’ll never see bags under my eyes.â€? When Lomonico isn’t sleeping or hitting the books, she can be frequently found down at the beach along with her gang of fellow ocean lovers, exploring the many caves that Laguna Beach has to offer. ´7KH EHDFK LV ZKDW , OLYH IRU Âľ /RPRQLFR FRPPHQWHG ´, GRQ¡W NQRZ ZKDW , ZRXOG GR without the sand, sun and sea.â€?

Jeremy Lin USC There are three people whose voices make me trust them so unquestioningly that it scares me: the guy who narrates all commercials (it’s gotta be the same guy), Morgan Freeman and Jeremy Lin. Lin is an actively involved member of our school. He’s an award-winning, fouryear member of Mock Trial and a member of several other academic clubs. Lin has also participated in various performing arts programs, showcasing his vocal and instrumental talent. (Many years ago, he became licensed to teach piano professionally, meeting the necessary standards of the Music Teachers’ Association of California.) Oh yeah. And he’s the

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(From left) Annie Li, Danielle Mitrak

‘“Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see.’

´:KHQ , FDPH EDFN IURP %DMD , ZDV VR WDQ Âľ /RPRQLFR H[FODLPHG ´,I WKHUH was a Crayola color to describe me, it would have been ‘Bronze 0H[LFDQ 3ULQFHVV ¡¾ This Dolphin of the Year VHPLĂ€QDOLVW ZLOO EH KHDGLQJ WR the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall. Her major is currently undeclared, but she hopes to study architecture in the future. “UCLA just seemed like the right place for me,â€? LomoQLFR H[SODLQHG ´,¡P YHU\ H[cited. The people and the overall environment just made me feel really comfortable there.â€? Look for this helpful, bubbly and persistent individual to take her undying love for the environment to the next level and put Al Gore to shame. With Bruin blood running through her veins, anything is possible. - Tyler Hartung

was a shy, insecure freshman. He will be remembered for being kind enough to treat all students—no matter how unpopular, introverted or otherwise out of normal social reach—as if they were the most important people in his life for those few moments he interacted with them. And he will be remembered for maintaining overtly Ă LUW\ UHODWLRQVKLSV ZLWK HYHU\ girl on campus willing to be hugged and tickled incessantly. At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) next fall, Medhekar looks forward to pursuing engineering with as little effort as possible, dating plenty of “bomb diggityâ€? girls and visiting his ´FRXVLQÂľ LQ QHDUE\ 3DOR $OWR every chance he gets. - Salil Dudani

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´,¡P MXVW UHDOO\ JRRG DW multi-tasking,â€? said Danielle Mitrak. Mitrak has spent the past four years of her life doing way too much of everything. A four-year HMO student, Mitrak was on the swim and water polo teams for two years and a member of NHS, as well as president of Mu Alpha Theta. ,Q DGGLWLRQ 0LWUDN KDV worked and trained puppies for the Guide Dogs for the Blind organization for the past seven years. She has also worked for a local store for three years and is now the store manager. During her entire high school career, she took an impressive HLJKW $3 FODVVHV Rather than slow down and take the typical second semester senior route, Mitrak has kept up the same impressive level of energy she has shown throughout her high school career – she is currently working two jobs in addition to taking pilot classes. She hopes to earn her private pilot’s license by the end of the year. ´,¡YH EHHQ Ă \LQJ IRU DOPRVW D \HDU QRZ , VWDUWHG ODVW -XO\ Âľ VDLG 0LWUDN ´,W¡V DZHVRPH ,W¡V UHDOO\ FRRO Âľ ,Q WKH IDOO 0LWUDN ZLOO be attending the University of Southern California (USC) on a half tuition scholarship, majoring in aerospace engineering. ´, VHH P\VHOI EHLQJ D SLORW DQG DQ HQJLQHHU , ZDQW WR Ă \ D MHW DQG GR DHUREDWLFV ,I , FDQ GR WKDW WKHQ ,¡OO EH KDSS\ Âľ Mitrak said. - Claudia Varney

You know that feeling, that unshakeable feeling, that you keep seeing the same face everywhere? You may only have one class, if that, with the person, but he or she just keeps popping up. During pep rallies on the ÀHOG LQ WKH QHZVSDSHU URRP in your sophomore English class, even though he or she is D VHQLRU³ZKR LV WKDW LQÀQLWHO\ talkative, unabashedly extroverted, unctuous foreign boy? Sachin Medhekar is the king of appearing where he’s unexpected. He owns T-shirts from campus organizations he’s not a part of; he helps with events and community service without being asked to; and he somehow sneaks past the watchful eye of English teacher Tim Sampson to enter room 708 on a daily basis. ,Q WKRVH RUJDQL]DWLRQV WKDW KH GRHV RIÀFLDOO\ EHORQJ to, he stands out; a mean Mock Trial attorney and a leader within the Student Senate, Medhekar manages to excel despite a remarkable distaste for hard work. Medhekar will be remembered for being the single loudest student on campus, both by his peers (many of whom are all too aware of the fact that his voice can be heard across the Mall) and his teachers (just ask Marc Degen). He will be remembered for transcending social bounds ZLWK D YLEUDQW VHOI FRQÀGHQFH any observer would have never expected to see in him when he

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Ben Payne UC Santa Barbara 0RVW ZRXOG GHĂ€QH “happyâ€? as merely a state of EHLQJ VDWLVĂ€HG DQG FRQWHQW ZLWK current conditions, but Ben 3D\QH VWDQGV E\ WKH WHUP ZLWK D Ă€UP EHOLHI RI LWV LPSRUWDQFH throughout life. 3D\QH KROGV KDSSLQHVV as the basis for all of his philosophy, which he has used to develop a life-long credo during his time at Dana that he will pass on to those he meets in college and in the future. He plans to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) next fall and looks forward to embarking on a new and exciting chapter in his life. Since he anticipates he ZLOO PLVV KRPH 3D\QH FRQVLGers moving away from home towards adulthood to be momentous but necessary. 3D\QH UHPDUNHG WKDW KH will miss the life he has now. ´7KLV LV D ZD\ RI OLYLQJ ,¡YH grown accustomed to,â€? comPHQWHG 3D\QH ´,W¡V D SHDFHIXO OLIH >WKDW@ ,¡P JRLQJ WR PLVV EHFDXVH LW¡V D OLIH ,¡OO QHYHU EH DEOH WR UHWXUQ WR Âľ 3D\QH DOVR has a wealth of advice for underclassmen. “Live. Not carelessly or without purpose, but without LQKLELWLRQ Âľ 3D\QH UHPDUNHG “You never know when time will run out. Whatever you choose to do, be sure you don’t waste the time that you’ve been given because it’s limited.â€? “We all shared a piece of ourselves with our classmates, DQG , IHOW FORVHU WR D JURXS RI SHRSOH WKDQ , KDYH LQ P\ HQWLUH OLIH Âľ FRPPHQWHG 3D\QH “Both my favorite and least favorite things about Dana +LOOV DUH WKH SHRSOH \RX Ă€QG Âľ VDLG 3D\QH ´7KHUH DUH PDQ\ SHRSOH , ZRXOG KDYH UDWKHU never met, but there is also a good number who make wading through the crowd more than worth it.â€? - Alfonso Ordaz

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Michael Pearson University of Washington After four long years of touting blue and silver, twoyear varsity football player Michael Pearson, known by his friends as “Mix,� will take his talents to the University of Washington this fall. Pearson will major in business, although he doesn’t plan on graduating in four years because it would be, in the words of coach Charlie Briggs, “like leaving the party at nine.� Although he was dedicated to both football and his studies, Pearson feels as though he hasn’t missed out on anything during his high school career. He attained a balance between his school and social life, making time for everything he wanted to do. And, despite his work load, Pearson remained calm and maintained his sense of humor, keeping times light instead of consistently serious. A Laker fanatic and ASU conspiracy theorist, Pearson will miss the crowded halls at Dana and Activities Director Ken Nedler the most. Pearson’s ultimate goal in life is to one day enter a tag team match with Eddie Flynn, a professional wrestler. He also aims to gain more followers on Twitter. Pearson may be trading in his blue and silver colors for purple and gold, but his inner Dolphin will remain strong, much as his lust for Carrie Underwood does. - Marilyn La Jeunesse

Cassie Pestana Brown University Cassie Pestana is a conĂ€GHQW LQWHOOLJHQW ZRPDQ ZLWK a caring heart and a longing for adventure. This fall, she will head to Brown University in the small, yet prominent state of Rhode Island. At Brown, she will major in environmental science while enduring a drastic climate change. Through her studies, she hopes to have the opportunity to work with and in nature. Her inspiration stems from Christmas her sophomore year, when she received “Planet Earth,â€? a TV series. Ever since then, Pestana has wanted to help the Earth. Throughout high school,

Pestana has been dedicated to her studies. In addition to playing basketball her freshman and sophomore years, Pestana also founded the K9 Rescue club, which raised over $400 for the San Clemente Animal Shelter. Although she was extremely involved at school, Pestana made sure to balance her time well. This way, she was able to keep both her academic and social lives stable. Before she hits the books this fall, Pestana is heading to France this summer to visit her parents and put her Frenchspeaking skills to the test. Pestana also plans on skydiving EHIRUH EHJLQQLQJ KHU Ă€UVW \HDU at college. Pestana, a “Frazilianâ€? (French and Brazilian) puppylover and collector of smushed pennies, plans to dedicate her life to traveling and helping the planet. - Marilyn La Jeunesse

Larson Pfeil UC Irvine Larson Pfeil is, if nothing else, a highly successful multi-tasker. Maintaining an DOPRVW Ă DZOHVV *3$ KH DOVR Ă€QGV WLPH WR EH D VWHOODU DWKOHWH and make time for his priceless friends. The college in sight for Pfeil is none other than the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He chose to attend this prestigious, yet conveniently local university because of the school’s outstanding water polo team, which he hopes to join. On top of playing water polo, Pfeil looks forward to expanding his horizons as an independent individual, meeting new people and learning what it is like to live on his own for WKH Ă€UVW WLPH However, Pfeil will regretfully be leaving behind almost an entire school full of loyal and one-of-a-kind friends. When asked to describe him, Pfeil’s peers easily offered up words such as “funnyâ€? and “just an awesome friend.â€? Though when Pfeil described himself, he shamelessly included adjectives like “goodlooking,â€? among others, with a humorous smile. In addition to his comrades, Pfeil will miss his inspiring coach and math teacher Matt Rosa. Rosa himself helped

Pfeil reach his full potential in both varsity water polo and AP Statistics. Rosa was even present in Pfeil’s favorite Dana memory: playing in the thrillingly competitive league water polo games this year. Despite what he must leave behind, Pfeil looks towards the future with enthusiasm. He is anxious to begin his college career at UCI and become acclimated to such an excitingly unique environment. Pfeil also simply cannot wait for this summer to begin, when he can spend time with his close friends without the stresses of AP summer work. Above all, Pfeil is proud of all he has accomplished in the past four years and is looking forward to discovering what he can achieve in college. - Sara Vandegrift

Alan Reeve Cal Poly SLO Although he is known to most as being quiet and socially awkward at times, there is no doubt that Alan Reeve is both an exceptional student and a fun-loving friend. Self-described as “hard working, ambitious, passionate and technical,� Reeve will attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall with a major in engineering. The campus is also located close to the beach, which makes Reeve’s acceptance into Cal Poly’s engineering program all the better for someone such as himself, who enjoys his time outside the classroom as much as within. Not surprisingly, this curious and dynamic scholar looks forward to meeting new people and learning new things while in college. Aside from this, however, he includes that “living on my own and just having a good time� are also on his “todo list.� Despite entering all the thrill and excitement that is college, Reeve admits that there are aspects of high school life he will miss. What sends the deepest pangs of grief into his heart, he said jokingly, is losing the privilege of having his own bathroom while at home. In his free time, Reeve holds a plethora of hobbies and

activities, including video production, photography and electronics as well as “guitar and piano, even if I do suck.â€? With AP Computer Science as his favorite class and Marc Degen as his favorite teacher, Reeve leaves behind proof that he carries a fun, light-hearted attitude in combination with a serious work HWKLF +H LV D Ă€UP EHOLHYHU WKDW such a mix between work and play is what has allowed him to remain happy throughout his years at Dana. “Dana is one of the higher academically performing high schools, and I am proud of my school for that. However, I hate how small and crowded and outdated our school is, but maybe that adds something to the spirit of Dana Hills,â€? commented Reeve. He reaches out to underclassmen with the advice to enjoy high school while making the most of their education. As Reeve can attest to, “Friends help a lot and make your senior year much more enjoyable.â€? -Alfonso Ordaz

Casey Rhatigan UC Los Angeles I can still clearly recall WKH Ă€UVW WLPH &DVH\ 5KDWLJDQ came to my house for the awkward “meet the father of the girlfriendâ€? dinner. It was about a year ago, and my dad played the role of the intimidating parent, while Rhatigan sat there and, well, sucked up. From then on, my dad has told me that if I absolutely need to have a boyfriend, Casey is the type I want. Of course, when I sat down to interview Rhatigan, it was not easy, as he frequently amused himself by cracking inappropriate jokes after each question. Typical. I came out with a bruised funny bone and a red Sharpie streak on my white T-shirt. Again, typical. As crazy as this sounds, I am sure going to miss him. “I’ve been told I look good in white,â€? Rhatigan joked. Many may recognize him as the kid who ran across WKH IRRWEDOO Ă€HOG ZHDULQJ D EDnana suit and a skimpy Speed-

()$%!"!$* $%+%(1#223(1#41(351662 o, but few may know that he also managed to pull off a 4.4 *3$ With his bright smile and charming personality, Rhatigan was able to not only befriend numerous groups of students while at Dana but also form close bonds with his teachers. With four years of HMO under his belt, countless AP classes and one year of ASU, cross country and track, Rhatigan is moving on to bigger and better things. I’m talking about the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he will major in business/economics. “I wasn’t sure where I ZDQWHG WR JR DW Ă€UVW , GLGQ¡W start looking at colleges until junior year, but when I got accepted to UCLA, I toured the FDPSXV IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH DQG fell in love,â€? said Rhatigan. “I’m looking forward to the social environment, new people, life in L.A., and the sporting events,â€? Rhatigan continued. When asked what he will miss most about Dana, Rhatigan thought for a moment and then immediately lit up. He responded, “I will miss the endless adventures of escaping from the proctors durLQJ Ă€UVW SHULRG WR JR WR %DJHOV last year.â€? Ironically, HMO helped him realize that he never wants WR ZRUN LQ WKH PHGLFDO Ă€HOG EHcause it is “too dull and sterile.â€? Rhatigan joined ASU just this past year as the Commissioner of Health, Education and Welfare because of his concern for community initiatives and anti-drug use. “ASU made me wish I had been more involved over the course of my high school career. It helped me foster more pride in Dana,â€? commented Rhatigan. When Rhatigan isn’t at home doing AP Literature homework until 2 a.m., he enjoys bodyboarding at Tenth Street with his buddies and, of course, partying–or “bartying,â€? a term Rhatigan coined himself. In terms of plans for the future, Rhatigan shrugged, “Just take it as it comes.â€? - Amanda White

Kimberly Roberts UC Davis Kimberly Roberts, who GHVFULEHV KHUVHOI DV ´IXQ Ă LUW\ and thriving,â€? has decided to attend University of California, Davis for all the right reasons: “Well, I mean, you can’t really cow-tip at any other school.â€? “Davis is also a good school with a nice campus,â€? Roberts added. She will pursue a pre-medicine track at Davis. She intends to follow the advice of former HMO teacher Vicki Roberts: “College, marriage, children, in that order.â€? Roberts will miss her family, friends and “da bomb to shizzle [her] nizzle pizzleâ€?–her sister, Shelby. More importantly, Roberts will also miss the unlimited DPRXQWV RI &KHUU\ *DUFLD LFH cream her mom buys her whenever she’s in need of comfort. She added that there will be a special place in her heart for senior Katie Halloran. “Thanks for always being there for me. I’ll be thinking about you when I’m away,â€? Roberts said of Halloran. One of Roberts’s best memories from high school is, shockingly enough, getting a concussion. “It was the counters in the science building with the sinks,â€? Roberts recalled with horror. “There was a sink behind me. I hit my head on the cabinet as I was falling into the sink. I got a concussion. I walked it off, but I got a concussion.â€? Another cherished memory from her high school experience is going on the senior HMO trip to San Francisco (and the acrobatic antics in the hotel halls there). Her favorite teachers at Dana are Tammie Wingen and Rachel Friedman de Leon from the HMO program. On top of HMO, Roberts played tennis and soccer as an underclassman and was an “orchadorkâ€? in “fun-estraâ€? for all four years. “I played the violin in my comfortable second-violin second row seat. You know, no one could see me, so I was content,â€? said Roberts. *LOOLDQ 6OHH

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!"#$%&%#' !"#"$%&''($%&)%$(*%++' Jake Rosen UC Berkeley Jake “The Snakeâ€? Rosen hates wind. “It’s just the worst element,â€? Rosen explained. “There’s nothing good about it. All it does is ruin great things.â€? With hair like Rosen’s, I would hate the wind messing up a “great thingâ€? like that, too. Rosen isn’t one to brag about his accomplishments during his time spent powering through the halls of Dana. But even if he won’t tell you about them, it’s easy to see why many universities across the nation were on their hands and knees begging Rosen to join their student body, adding to their prestige. “After some serious deliberation—man, this is tough,â€? Rosen started. “But this fall I’ve decided to take my talents up to Berkeley and join the California Golden Bears.â€? When asked about the deciding factors in his college decision, Rosen said, “Well, my dad went to Berkeley, so I decided to carry on the legacy of the Rosen men. Plus, my dad might have cried if I’d have turned them down.â€? For starters, he has been weaving beautiful words into stories full of wit and stonecold facts for the past three years as a staff member of THE PAPER. His extracurricular activities don’t stop there though, as he is also a member of the California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor 6RFLHW\ DV ZHOO DV DQ RIĂ€FHU RI the Be the Change Club. His utter dominance of the AP classes that Dana has to offer earned him his place among the Dana Hills elite, Ă€QLVKLQJ ZLWK D FXPXODWLYH weighted GPA of 4.3. “A few of my favorite classes were AP Euro with Fensty, AP Bio with Gam-Gams and Physics with Ritscher (and his massive frame),â€? Rosen commented. “He can’t keep his side job as an assassin a secret forever.â€? When fellow Berkeleybound valedictorian Ben Tearle was asked how he would de-

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Tyler Ross UC Berkeley Allow me to introduce Tyler Ross, or T5 (a nickname KH JDLQHG IURP EHLQJ WKH ´Ă€IWK Tylerâ€? on cross country his freshman year). “As a freshman, I was the small Tyler looking up at the big Tylers,â€? Ross commented. Fast forward four years to June 2011. This chess extraordinaire (after being conquered by Tyler in a chess match, I can certainly vouch for the title “extraordinaireâ€?) and fouryear runner will be attending the University of California, Berkeley this fall. 5RVV UHĂ HFWHG ´)RXU years later, nothing [has] really changed, except that I am the only Tyler on the cross country team and am now a graduating senior.â€? Throughout his high school career, he has learned “how to get along with small children, gain bumpy tummy syndrome and how to give zero.â€? Ross has spent his past

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four years scaling massive mountain peaks, serving as president of the Chess Club, swimming vast oceans, running incessantly (under the careful watch of Head Coach Tim Butler) and exploring the reaches of space, all done with sheer mastery. Due to a long-term illness his senior year, Ross was unable to participate as a runner on track and cross country. Instead, he spent his time taking photographs at meets and teaching the injured underclassmen how to manage the scoring books. Not to mention, his awesome navy shoes (they’re slippers, not shoes) have been admired by his teammates. Ross’s four years of high school have not been wasted. With a vast array of accomplishments under his belt, this well-rounded lad is destined for greatness. The ambitious type, Ross promises to “cure cancer, create world peace, run a 3:39 mile and, hopefully, graduate college.� His life goals also entail “marrying and having two or three kids, owning a minivan and [owning] a ranchstyle home.� According to T5, “Life doesn’t get much better than that.� -Natalie Benrubi

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“Do all of your homework and study super hard,â€? advised Micaela Ruppert-Majer. “And after that, don’t let senioritis kick in ‘til late in the year.â€? Ruppert-Majer has done just that, pulling off a 4.3 GPA and taking SOCSA classes all four years so that she could get LQWR DQ DPD]LQJ FROOHJH +HU Ă€QDO \HDU DW 'DQD KDV EHHQ Ă€OOHG with great memories and everlasting friendships. While she will miss Dana and her friends, RuppertMajer admitted, “I am looking forward to new adventures.â€? This fall, Ruppert-Majer will be attending the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), a school known for its beauty. She will major in biology, hoping to pursue a career LQ WKH PHGLFDO Ă€HOG “UCSB has a great premed program that I am looking forward to,â€? commented Ruppert-Majer. “Everyone there seemed so supportive of my dreams of becoming a doctor that it felt like the right choice.â€? While at Dana, Ruppert-Majer enrolled in SOCSA Strings all four years. “The string class helped me develop many strong friendships that will stay with me forever,â€? said Ruppert-Majer. Her best memories often involved her orchestra friends. Ruppert-Majer explained, “While playing string, I was able to go to Saddleback Medical Center and play for all of the sick people; it was my best memory of high school.â€? In addition to SOCSA Strings, Ruppert-Majer has participated in several clubs, including CSF, NHS and the Asian Club. “Even though I am not Asian, all of my friends are,â€? she joked. After living in Dana Point for 18 years, RuppertMajer said that being away from home would be weird, but she is “ready for new challenges ahead and ready to live on [her] own.â€? - Sam O’Melveny

Meet Viri Sanchez, the conqueror of nine AP classes and several extracurriculars during her four years. In addition to earning a 4.1 cumulative GPA, Sanchez was a two-year CSF member who participated in soccer as a freshman and track as a sophomore. Sanchez looks forward to attending the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the fall; although her major is currently undeclared, Sanchez is interested in eventually studying biology or criminology. “I will be living oncampus but close to home. I’m excited for the whole experience of living on my own and becoming more independent,â€? said Sanchez. Although UCI’s proximity will allow her to visit home often, Sanchez will miss her friends as well as living with KHU IDPLO\ )RU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH since she was four years old, Sanchez will travel to Mexico this summer, spending a month visiting relatives that live near Mexico City. Although Sanchez is eager to begin college at UCI, she looks back upon her high school years fondly. Sanchez’s favorite memories include all of this year’s senior events as well as the “second spring breakâ€? during last year’s teachers’ strike, during which she attended school and played board games. One of Sanchez’s favorite teachers is Krista Snow, her photography and AP Studio Art teacher. “Ms. Snow is very kind and supportive; she is also really nice and helps us a lot with work and projects,â€? said Sanchez. Sanchez advises current juniors to take plenty of time to explore college options in order to make the best possible choice. Concluded Sanchez, “I want to thank my parents for pushing me to succeed, always supporting me and helping me get the most out of my education.â€? - Sara Gold

Gina Scott doesn’t like chocolate—even though she loves the smiling chocolate confection on her newspaper computer background. And it isn’t as if an addiction to chocolate would visibly impact her anyway. “I have a fast metabolism, so I can eat whatever I want and not get fat,� she joked—probably convenient since she’s on the newspaper staff and thus spends a copious amount of time in the room with a copious amount of food: 708. Scott also played lacrosse and enjoys volunteering for her brothers’ sports teams. She’s an avid music lover who plays piano and obsesses over Julian Casablancas. And, of course, like every other high-achieving senior, Scott never gets enough sleep. But it’s paid off—Scott has a 4.23 GPA and will be attending the University of California, Berkeley in the fall as an anthropology major. “I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to date a hot treehugger vegan political activist who wears Birkenstocks and loves all the little creatures, [and] I aspire to be a forensic anthropologist in ‘Bones,’� Scott laughed. Despite her enthusiasm for college, Scott will miss her family, friends and experiences in her favorite classes. “I’ll miss singing along to ‘The Saga Begins’ and watching ‘The Lord of the Rings’ marathons with my family, [and] I will never forget Latin class—our completely off-topic discussions, our times as the ‘hottest kids at Latin Convention,’ bringing in a toaster and making toast in class,� Scott said. As for her friends? “I love them, and I’ll miss hanging out with them, constantly eating and having awkward encounters with them,� Scott remarked. Though Scott laughingly takes pride in her awkwardness—“My whole life is just

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one giant ball of awkward�— she is anything but. Rather, Scott is witty, sarcastic and good-natured. Her life philosophy? “Hakuna matata.� -Stephanie Cheng

Trevor Scott UC San Diego During his four years at Dana Hills High School, Trevor Scott has tackled six AP classes in addition to two varsity sports and other extracurricular activities. Scott has lettered in both water polo and baseball. However, varsity sports are not Scott’s only notable accomplishment during his time in high school. He was named Scholar Athlete of 2011 with his cumulative 4.3 GPA. Scott’s impressive feats have secured him a spot at University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Scott earned his Scholar Athlete title with talent, hard work and perseverance. “The only way I was able to do this was taking classes that I didn’t think I would be able to tackle,� said Scott. “I just kept pushing myself, and now look where I am. I’m pretty pleased with the way everything ended up.� Along with his studies and athletics, Scott is also a member of multiple school clubs, including CSF and NHS. “Volunteering is great; both of these clubs have helped me be active in my community, not to mention they looked good on my applications,� commented Scott. Though Scott admitted he would miss Dana Hills, he is also ready for some change in the beautiful city of San Diego. Said Scott, “Dana is great and all, but I am looking forward to playing ball with a new group of talented guys. It should be really great.� Despite his impressive focus on academics and baseball, Scott has always found a few spare moments to treat himself to time with friends and the occasional ski trip. - Sam O’Melveny - unknown

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Nikki Usui UC Santa Cruz

Tyler Vogado-Hartung University of Washington

Although she claims to be “really not all that interesting,â€? anyone who knows Nikki Usui would certainly have to disagree with that assessment. Usui, occasionally known as “Snooki,â€? will be attending the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she will be a proud Banana Slug. “I chose Santa Cruz because I needed a change of scenery, and I thought it would be cool to live in the forest. I also will get to be near San Francisco and my lovely friends up there,â€? Usui eagerly commented. Usui looks forward to the concerts in Santa Cruz and the freedom that comes with going to college as well as the attractive gentlemen. Despite her excitement to move north, Usui will GHĂ€QLWHO\ PLVV KHU ZRQGHUIXO friends and peers, saying, “It’s going to be weird not seeing my closest friends every day and knowing that they’re not just a few minutes away anymore.â€? Most of Usui’s favorite high school memories are from her senior year: from being the Dolphin mascot, Phineas, to performing “Hi-Five City!â€? in Air Guitar: The Finale, which could only be described as “fan-freakin’-tastic.â€? When she’s not busy being our mascot or dancing her ascots off in front of the entire school, Usui spends her time listening to music, hanging out with her awesome friends, drawing and painting (as a member of SOCSA Art), taking photos, playing instruments (as a former member of orchestra), playing video games (as a current geek) or jet skiing. Over her four years, Usui has had a slew of teachers and taken oodles of AP classes, but she has particularly enjoyed taking classes from teachers Mark Gammell and Paige Prescott-Gilbert, who are both “just awesome.â€? In addition to being obviously brilliant, Usui is quirky, creative, spontaneous and funloving but never discombobulated. This artistic genius’ advice to underclassmen: “Enjoy your high school years, but try not to procrastinate or slack off too much, or you’ll have a heck of a time trying to bring your GPA back up.â€? Truth. - Gina Scott

Tyler Hartung is a beautiful man. This superstar’s love for Olivia Wilde and brinner (breakfast for dinner) is matched only by his hate for bad drivers, Oreos without milk and sad clouds. As the lead role in both “Once On This Islandâ€? and “West Side Storyâ€? as well as a singer in Dana Hills’s own EDQG 7KH :DIĂ H 6WRPSHUV Hartung’s golden vocal chords have truly blossomed during his time at Dana. But this Renaissance man did not allow his busy schedule to impede him from completing three years on THE PAPER staff, two seasons on the basketball team, two years of choir and one year on the Improv team. “Those extracurricular activities did not help me get into college,â€? Hartung said, only somewhat jokingly. “But hey, I had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends and memories along the way.â€? But what really makes Hartung stand out amongst a sea of overachievers is his sardonic sense of humor. “It’s like the hand strikes,â€? explained Hartung, PRWLRQLQJ ´DQG JLYHV D Ă RZer.â€? His well-timed, humorous interjections, both inside and outside of class, provide entertainment for both those who know him and those who don’t. Attending the University of Washington next year, Hartung hopes to have Husky blood fully transfused into his blood stream by the end of his freshman year as he transforms into a coffee-drinking, grungelistening, rain-tolerating Seattleite. “I actually don’t really like coffee, so I’m going to start orange juice as the new trend there,â€? Hartung said. “We’ll see how that works out.â€? Though excited for this experience, he will miss “the carefree summer daze spent maxin’ and relaxin’ with [his] friends.â€? - Jake Rosen

Allyson Ward University of San Diego Not traveling too far from the OC, Allyson Ward will attend the University of San Diego in the fall. In addition to being close to home, the school has nice weather

and a beautiful campus—the perfect choice for Ward. She is thrilled to tackle life as a college kid. Meeting new people and experiencing dorm life (all alone, without her mother to do her laundry for her). Ward will miss that comfort as well as her mom’s delicious cooking, her dogs and the proximity to beach. This overachiever, who enjoys card games, also loved her classes with AP Calculus teacher Marc Degen and history teacher Robin Mairs. Not only did Ward excel in academics, she was on the varsity basketball team all four years. Both these accomplishments combined enabled her to win Scholar Athlete this year. Ward’s favorite Dana memory is when the varsity basketball team beat rival San Clemente. One of the perks about being a an upperclassman was getting out early at lunch. One of her least favorite things? The disgustingly gross girls’ bathrooms. To all the youngsters who have to graze these halls next year and the years to come, Ward advises: have fun while it lasts! - Serene Jneid

Kelsey Werner Point Loma Nazarene Univeresity When asked to describe herself, Kelsey Werner took a second to consider which words she would use. She decided on passionate, hardworking and enthusiastic. However, Werner is also undoubtedly intelligent and benevolent. Intelligent, for she will be one of the few walking at graduation in a white rather than a blue robe, and benevolent due to her eagerness to help others. Once a year, Werner goes on a mission trip to Mexico, where she completes SURMHFWV WKDW EHQHÀW D UDQFK ,Q addition to these acts of generosity, Werner aspires to join the Peace Corps after college since she wants to contribute to a cause bigger than herself. Werner’s dream job is to work for Tom’s Shoes because the company donates to charity. During her years spent at Dana, Werner has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and the National Honor Society (NHS). She was also a valuable

member of the girls’ volleyball team, notable for her many blocks that contributed to the team’s successful last season. This fall, Werner will attend Point Loma Nazarene University. She plans to major in sociology because she is fascinated by the interactions of people and how society functions. - Serene Jneid

Rebecca Winkle UC Los Angeles Characterized by her incredible talents as well as her positive demeanor, Rebecca Winkle has achieved much success as a stellar scholar and athlete. In addition to taking seven AP classes and earning an overall 4.4 GPA, Winkle played tennis all four years, joining the varsity team her sophomore year. Winkle was in the starting line-up as a doubles player last season and also served as team captain alongside seniors Nicole Kaemerle and Joanna Smith. The Dolphins were undefeated in League last season and earned the title of CIF Finalists. “Being on the tennis team was so rewarding. It was fun getting to know all the girls and overall a really fantastic experience,� said Winkle. This tennis champion additionally challenged herself with a rigorous academic schedule; her favorite class was AP Language with Lauren Lindroth. Winkle commented, “Ms. Lindroth is an incredible teacher who really cares about her students.� Her favorite high school memories include river rafting with her varsity teammates her sophomore year as well as spending time with her best friends, namely senior Molly Spear. “My best memories are daily life with Molly–I thank her for getting me through every single day,� said Winkle. Winkle applied herself with unmatched excellence and dedication within many spheres of high school life, always keeping a positive attitude along the way. She will bring these attributes to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) next fall, where she will major in history. “I like UCLA because it’s a big school with lots of spirit, and it has a good mix of academics and fun,� explained Winkle. In retrospect, Winkle has no regrets about the demands of her incredibly busy high school experience and looks to her future with optimism. “Know it all ends out good in the end. All the late nights and studying is totally worth it.� - Sara Gold

Olivia Winokur Cornell University

photo by Emma Werderman

(From left to right) Carys Greer, Ben Tearle, Olivia Winokur

Adventurous, passionate and hardworking, Olivia Winokur is prepared to take the sixKRXU Ă LJKW WR ,WKDFD 1HZ <RUN where she will be attending the Ivy League college, Cornell University. “Cornell seems to have exactly what I’m looking for. The private aspect of it allows me to feel comfortable knowing I will be well taken care of and get the classes I want, while, as a whole, Cornell still has a large undergraduate size,â€?

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(From left to right) Mackenzie Hewitt, Kelsey Werner, Angelina DiFrancesco, Hannah Brozek explained Winokur. As a part of the New <RUN 6WDWH +XPDQ (FRORJ\ College within Cornell University, Winokur will major in Human Biology, Health and Society with a minor in Global Health. Having worked with Art4Healing and Special 2O\PSLFV IRU Ă€YH \HDUV SDUWLFipated in HMO and volunteered at hospitals both in the United States and Third World countries, Winokur is an admirable role model to any adolescent who wants to make a difference in the world. Winokur’s passion for philanthropy and travel induced her decision to pursue a career in international medicine, along with the Problem Solving Club’s Costa Rice ISL trip. “We were able to learn about a different culture and JHW RXU IHHW ZHW LQ WKH Ă€HOG RI international medicine,â€? WinRNXU UHĂ HFWHG Winokur is looking forward to studying abroad, taking control of her life, gaining NQRZOHGJH LQ Ă€HOGV WKDW VKH LV interested in and exploring the myriad of opportunities Cornell has to offer, i.e. clubs, courses and volunteer activities. She will, however, miss her friends and family on the “Golden Coastâ€? and her HMO Chemistry class with Bill Cunningham. “Moving 3,000 miles away is a big decision and a large step to maturity, but I will always miss the connections I made in high school and the family I am leaving at home,â€? Winokur commented. “Let’s be real—I wouldn’t be going to Cornell without the expertise of my teachers and encouragement of my closest friends.â€? -Madeline Nall

Edith Yuan UC Berkeley “I’ll catch a grenaaaaade for you!â€? She’s singing again and teasing her friends. It’s Ă€UVW SHULRG $3 3K\VLFV DQG most of us are sleep-deprived and disgruntled. But for Edith <XDQ ULJRURXV DFDGHPLFV DQG a multitude of time-consuming extracurricular activities aren’t enough to dampen her effervescent spirits. <RX FDQ UHFRJQL]H KHU

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distinctive laugh almost anywhere and perhaps even more easily identify her by her cell phone. Among her friends, she’s infamous for her hotpink, ridiculously decorated FRQIHFWLRQ RI D Ă LS SKRQH ZLWK its every surface covered with rhinestones, plastic roses and Hello Kitty faces; it’s a loud testament of her soft spot for cute Asian paraphernalia. Another one of her favorite things? “Plain Hello Kitty GROOV Âľ <XDQ ODXJKHG She’s intelligent and ambitious, vivacious and talkDWLYH³ÀOOHG ZLWK DQ LQFUHGLEOH energy and high aspirations for herself. <XDQ ZLOO EH DWWHQGLQJ the University of California, Berkeley in the fall, where she will study biology, an interest sparked by her experiences in AP Biology with Mark Gammell. She plans to pursue her dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon. “Gammell was my favorite teacher [at Dana], and AP Biology was my favorite class—it led me to my interest in pursuing a career in biolRJ\ Âľ <XDQ VDLG Beyond preparing to pursue her future ambitions, <XDQ KDV EHHQ DQ DFWLYH SDUticipant in clubs and extracurricular activities. She was this year’s Orchestra Council president and has been a member of the SOCSA Concert Orchestra all four years. In addition to being a member of the Dance Team and vice president of Asian &OXE <XDQ KDV DOVR SHUIRUPHG community service through Dolphin Pride, CSF and NHS. $QG WKHUH¡V VWLOO PRUHÂł<XDQ attends Chinese school every weekend in Irvine and even spent last summer in Taiwan as a volunteer, teaching English to school children there. “[I love] how at home I feel at Dana, [but] I’m looking forward to meeting new people, taking interesting classes, doing my own research and being near San Francisco. Berkeley offers a variety of great opportunities, and it is far enough from home that I can be independent. And the food there is good. But I’ll miss singing ranGRP VRQJV LQ FODVVHV Âľ <XDQ said. - Stephanie Cheng

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