Celeste PVNCL Senior Recognition 2022

PALOS VERDES CHAPTER

SENIOR RECOGNITION

HONORING THE

TICKTOCKER CLASS OF 2022

Established in Los Angeles in 1925 and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is a national non-profit organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement with local chapters throughout the United States. National Charity League, Inc. is currently comprised of more than 278 chapters in 29 states. Its mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. The daughters are known as Ticktockers to reflect the hours of service they donate to charity. Mothers and daughters join as a class at the end of the daughters’ sixth grade school year and remain together as active members through high school graduation. Members participate in philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.

The Palos Verdes Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. was established in May 2004 and chartered in January 2006. Since our chapter began, mothers and daughters have donated tens of thousands of volunteer hours to over thirty-one philanthropies throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles area. This past year, our Chapter has volunteered more than 13,070 hours of service.

Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together

Our Philanthropies Alzheimer’s Association*

Peace4Kids

American Heart Association LA

Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF)

American Heart Association* Belmont Village Assisted Living Communities Boys & Girls Club of LA Harbor Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Exceptional Kids Parent Teacher Organization (EKPTO)

Peninsula Friends of the Library Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital Rainbow Services Richstone Family Center South Bay Ballet Company

Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Special Olympics of Southern California**

Friends of the Lomita Library

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation**

Friendship Foundation Grand Vision Foundation (Warner Grand Theatre) Harbor Animal Services of Los Angeles Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Guild HEal the Bay Miraleste Early Learning Academy (MELA) Operation Gratitude* Operation Homefront Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) *national philanthropy **local affiliate

The Kindness Campaign* The Kindness Rocks Project Toberman Neighborhood Center Torrance Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary USC Keck Street Medicine Valmonte Early Learning Academy (VELA) & Sunrise PreSchool, Palos Verdes Estates

Congratulations Back row (L to R): Mia Fitzpatrick, Sasha Theder, Ava Lekawa, Claire Robinson, Skylar Lee, Middle Row (L to R): Jenna Gallo, Hallie Emery, Front Row (L to R): Samantha Shao, Makenna Meyer, Makayla Lui,

Class of 2022 Kellie Au, Madeline Magana, ˜ Sophia Kim, Jami Galdones, Samantha Boger, Victoria Rhodes.

Jenna Peterson, Ava Yang, Ashleigh Hawkins.

Courtney Sugano, Audrey Yu, Caroline Berry

Class of 2022 Back row (L to R): Lisa Fitzpatrick, Susan Theder, Kelly Lekawa, Sara Robinson, Justine Roe, Middle Row (L to R): Becky Gallo, Nicole Kraake, Front Row (L to R): Tara Shao, Chenoa Meyer, Irene Lui,

Mothers Tricia Au, Blanca Magana, ˜ Nancy Kim, Jill Galdones, Cindy Boger, Marta Rhodes.

Beth Sydow Peterson, Jennifer Yang, Patricia Hawkins.

Suzanne Sugano, Mabel Yu, Lisa Berry.

Mother Daughter Chapter Tea

Senior Recognition

Kelllie Jane Au Tricia & Brad Au School Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Personable

Favorite Philanthropy Kindness Rocks

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Going to teas with my mom...I loved going to all of them with her. It was the first time that my mom and I got dressed up and took pictures with each other (just her and me) so they were special… I love to look back on that memory to see how much both my mom and I have grown during our time in NCL. I think I’m fit for the tea life now!

Hidden Talents

I can learn lyrics to a song really fast :)

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I look forward to any university/college that will accept what I have to offer. After college, I hope to have a big family filled with so much love. I plan to instill all the philanthropic and community values that my mom and family have instilled in me.

“Have courage, and be kind and love hard.”

-someone on Pinterest

Caroline Alison Berry Lisa & Jim Berry School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me Hopeful

Favorite Philanthropy Peace4Kids

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Dropping off my first load of books (1,250) at Peace4Kids

PVNCL Experience That Changed How I ThoughT About My Life/Future All of my work with the Peace4Kids library has been very meaningful to me. I am actually thinking about studying library science after college.

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be a screenwriter on a popular television show to see behind the scenes and get to watch my characters come to life.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I want to go to a liberal arts college and major in English. I hope to find a career that allows me to use my English degree and creative side.

“Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten.”

-Natasha Bedingfield

Samantha Tess Boger Cindy & David Boger School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Driven

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

I loved giving out Thanksgiving meal bags at the Boys and Girls Club with my mom. It was so fulfilling to see entire familes come, full of excitement and gratitude, to get their bags of Thanksgiving dishes.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would...

Be on the Amazing Race

Hidden Talents

My infamous chocolate chip pumpkin bread

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I hope to go to a college filled with strong school spirit and sense of community. I want to study biology and eventually go into the medical field, hopefully working with kids.

“Just let it go.”

-my dad

Hallie Anna Emery Nicole Kraake & Leith Emery School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me Free-spirited

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom When she was my Grade Level Advisor

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Laura Lynn Jackson because she has the coolest job and is so talented.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would...

Go to Italy and live in a cottage

Hidden Talents Making jewelry

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals My plans are to travel and gather experiences.

“It’s as simple as something that no body knows.”

-Jack Johnson

Mia Claire Fitzpatrick Lisa & Sean Fitzpatrick School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me

Creative

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Peace4Kids Beach Day

PVNCL Experience That Changed How I ThoughT About My Life/Future

Helping wrap and distribute Christmas gifts through the Richstone Family Center… It was eye opening to see how grateful these women were to be able to give their children Christmas gifts.

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be any superhero! I would be able to help people in need and have superpowers.

Hidden Talents Lacrosse and Art

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

After graduation, I plan to attend a four-year university and possibly get a job in social work.

Jami Tsuyako Galdones Jill & Jesse Galdones School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Resilient

Favorite Philanthropy

Warner Grand Vision Foundation

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Watching Earth, Wind and Fire perform at the Warner Grand Vision Foundation

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Have the same impact on someone like my friends and family have on me

Most Influencial Person In My Life My brother...he has always looked out for me.

He is truly my best friend and I couldn’t imagine my life without him.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I plan on going to a 4 year university while double majoring in media studies and either business or marketing.

“Sometimes you may feel that you are weak, and therefore have given up, but at times, it only shows that you are strong enough to let go of things.”

-Kim Taehyung

Jenna Rose Gallo Becky & Frank Gallo School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me

Ambitious

Favorite Philanthropy Happy Hats

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Beach cleanups with my mom and sister

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Joe Biden because I want to be president of The United States of America.

Hidden Talents

I can make duck noises

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals 4 year college and hopefully a career involving environmental policy

“It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”

-JK Rowling (Dumbledore)

Ashleigh Rose Hawkins Patricia Hawkins School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Bouncy

Favorite Philanthropy

Miraleste Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Adopt a goat day

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be my mom so I can win a fight.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Travel the world

NCL Has Been Meaningful to Me...

Because I like giving back to my community

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals Minor in marine biology “Au revoir.”

-me

Sophia Giselle Kim Nancy & the late Richard Kim School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Compassionate

Favorite Philanthropy

Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Going to the Hollywood Bowl to watch “The Sound of Music”

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Olivia Wilde so I could meet Harry Styles

Hidden Talents

I am really good at making chocolate chip pancakes

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I plan on attending a large university and studying Business. I see myself working in the corporate world, possibly in marketing. I would eventually have a family.

And I plan on continuing to serve philanthropies.

“Treat people with Kindness.”

-Harry Styles

Skylar Eden Lee Justine Roe & Peter Lee School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Charismatic

Favorite Philanthropy Peace4Kids

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Working and watching shows at the Warner Grand Theatre

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Charli D’amelio. I’m her #1 fan and I’d love to see how her life is in reality compared to what it appears to be like online.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Go to Paris. …Its been my dream destination for a while and is the reason I took French in high school.

It is a difficult, but beautiful (language) and I enjoy learning it.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I hope to continue to be happy throughout my life and have a family to share my life with. I hope I get into the colleges I want and live life to the fullest.

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

-Mark Twain

Ava Elizabeth Lekawa Kelly & Jerry Lekawa School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Loving

Favorite Philanthropy Friendship Foundation

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

I loved volunteering at Boys and Girls Club with her and making the Thanksgiving bags every year.

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Jillian Dempsey so I could be married to Patrick Dempsey for a day.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Become a surgeon but also party, get a tattoo, skydive, and go on “The Bachelor” all at the same time.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I want to go somewhere on the east coast to study medicine. I want to be either a physical therapist, nurse, therapist, sports medicine doctor, or a pediatric surgeon. Eventually, I hope to start a family and do volunteer activties with my family.

“You’ll be amazed at what you attract after you start believing in what you deserve.”

-artist unknown

Makayla Emily Lui Irene & Ted Lui School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Conscientious

Favorite Philanthropy

Toberman Neighborhood Center

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Working the information desk at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano and getting my free Starbucks drink on the job

PVNCL Experience That Changed How I ThoughT About My Life/Future Seeing the bright faces light up when you see the people you are at service to are able to benefit from your hard work.

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be my younger self so that I would appreciate life more and live out my best days to their fullest extent.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I plan to attend a four-year college where I will be able to immerse myself in the various aspects of college life in order to explore my interests and hone in on my passions for a possible career field that fits best for me in the future.

“Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood.”

-Steven Covey

˜ Madeline Sofia Magana Blanca & Samuel Magaña School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Spirited

Favorite Philanthropy Toberman House

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Breast Cancer Walk at Dodger Stadium

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Hajime Isayama. I want to know what goes on up there!

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Be a performer

Hidden Talents

I am not ambidextrous, but I can write legibly with both hands.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals I hope to major in theatre arts and communications.

“No matter what happen in life, be good to people.

Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”

-Taylor Swift

Makenna Brielle Meyer Chenoa & Derek Meyer School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Outgoing

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Volunteering at the Komen Breast Cancer Walk

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be my dog, Rebel, so I can know what she is thinking

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Get my scuba certification

Hidden Talents

I can hula hoop for a really long time.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I want to go to a four year college and study marine biology.

“Just because you are trash doesn’t mean you can’t do great things. It’s called garbage can, not garbage cannot.”

-Jayden W.

Jenna Marie Peterson

Beth Sydow Peterson & John Peterson School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me Empathetic

Favorite Philanthropy Peace4Kids, Beach Day

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Baking cookies and cooking food for the charities

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Jason Aldean’s wife.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Become a stay at home mom in the South with a long driveway that leads to a big white house.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

After I graduate, I plan to go to a 4 year college, one which has a good football and baseball team! Also, I’d like to someday move to Tennessee.

“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.”

-Michael Scott, Season 5, “The Duel”

Victoria Anne Rhodes Marta & Joe Rhodes School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Determined

Favorite Philanthropy Friendship Foundation

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Making blankets together

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be any singer just to experience the performing aspect of it. I find it so amazing how courageous they have to be in order to perform in front of so many people.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Live in a big city

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I hope to go to a good college where I am able to meet new people, experience new things, and continue learning in order to get a job that I love.

I also want to travel to many places and see so much more of the world.

“There are many little reasons why the big things in our lives happen.”

-Ted Mosby

Claire Noelle Robinson Sara & Brendan Robinson School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Passionate

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Getting dressed up for Teas and Senior Recognition together every year

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Jennifer Aniston so I could call the Friends cast and have another reunion.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Live by myself in a brownstone in New York with my three cats

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I want to study something creative in college and pursue some form of activism in my free time. I hope to be a small fish in a big pond and live in a huge city with lots of culture and opportunities for me to experience cool things.

“Don’t ever let anyone make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want.”

-Heath Ledger

Samantha Adele Shao Tara & Andrew Shao School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Dedicated

Favorite Philanthropy Susan G. Komen

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Dancing with the breast cancer survivors at the Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Eddie Van Halen so I could effortlessly shred the guitar.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Take a trip to France with my friends

Hidden Talents

Photography and my guitar skills

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals Running in college, getting a psychology degree “Our passion is our strength.”

-Billie Joe Armstrong

Courtney Lauren Sugano Suzanne & Alan Sugano School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me Resilient

Favorite Philanthropy Harbor Animal Shelter

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Volunteering at the Animal Shelter and playing with the dogs

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Carrie Hope Fletcher because she lives in London and I would get to be on stage surrounded by the theater community… and getting an insight into the author and vlogging worlds.

Hidden Talents

Crafts, building and wood working

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals Something in the medical field helping others

“Ohana means Family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

-Lilo and Stitch

Sasha Eleanor Theder Susan & Rick Theder School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Passionate

Favorite Philanthropy Peace4Kids

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Handing out the backpacks and school supplies I had collected for my leadership project

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Tom Brady - so I could feel what it’s like to be the GOAT and I LOVE football!

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Travel the world and adopt lots of kids

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I would like to major in political science and social policy and hope to work to improve the lives of underserved populations by having an influence on public policy.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

-Ghandi

Ava Caroline Yang Jennifer & Roger Yang School

Palos Verdes High School

One Word to Describe Me Impulsive

Favorite Philanthropy

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom

Watching my older sister’s fashion show with my mom

PVNCL Experience That Changed How I ThoughT About My Life/Future The time I spent helping at the Boys and Girls Club.

It helped me appreciate all the small things I found myself taking for granted.

If I Could Be Someone for a Day...

I would be Taylor Swift...I would listen to every re-recording album and unreleased song she has made.

I’ve Always Dreamed I would

Have my own reality TV show. There’s still time.

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I’m planning on attending a 4 year university in the fall.

“Let us be elegant or die!”

-Louisa May Alcott

Audrey Norah Yu Mabel & Gilbert Yu School

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School

One Word to Describe Me Adventurous

Favorite Philanthropy

Toberman Neighborhood Center summer program

Favorite NCL Moment with my Mom Writing cards at Thanksgiving

I’ve Always Dreamed I would Have two dogs and live in Europe

Most Influencial Person In My Life

My mom...she’s always supported me and helped me sort through situations.

Hidden Talents

I am double jointed in all of my fingers!

Dreams, Future Plans & Life Goals

I am not sure yet, perhaps engineering or architecture.

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

-Paulo Coelho