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Monday,May19,2025
GRADUATIONOUTCOMES
A Presentation Graduate is:
A Woman of Faith
Intellectually Competent
Dedicated to Working with Others
Committed to Personal Growth
AWARDS CEREMONY
of who we are becoming a celebration
Monday, May 19, 2025
Digital Program
AWomanofFaith
Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry Magnificat Award
Service & Immersion
Senior Service Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Awards
Class Level Award: Woman of Faith Award
Faculty, Staff and Students nominate students and then one student at the Frosh, Soph and Junior class levels is selected. Awardees have been observed actively living their faith through ethical decision-making, community service and participation in a faith-filled community.
Distinguished Honor: The Lindsay Parkinson Memorial Award
Established by the Parkinson family to honor Lindsay’s memory, this award is given to a student who shows persistence and grace under pressure, as Lindsay did. She was dedicated to faith and family.
DedicatedtoWorking withOthers
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
General Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Presentation Ambassadors Club
PAC Senior Service Award
Class Level Award: Dedicated to Working with Others Award
Faculty, Staff and Students nominate students and then one student at the Frosh, Soph, and Junior class levels is selected. Awardees have been seen engaging as active and informed citizens, being stewards of the environment, collaborating and resolving conflicts respectfully, treating others with dignity, and as leaders, they have employed "Not Words, But Deeds" as their model for leadership.
Distinguished Honor: The Presentation Leadership Award
This award recognizes a young woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in school activities.
Distinguished Honor: The Carmel Vaudagna
Memorial Scholarship
Each year this scholarship is given to a student who truly exemplifies the motto, “Not Words, But Deeds” like Carmel Vaudagna, a dedicated alumnae parent who passed away in 1977.
Distinguished Honor: The Jennifer
Memorial Scholarship
Martin
Jennifer Martin was a beloved faculty member at Presentation for many years. She was committed to the Presentation community and this scholarship was established by Jennifer’s parents to honor a senior who has made noteworthy contributions to the community.
Distinguished Honor: The Sr. Thecla
Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a student who wishes to pursue a career in education and like Sr. Thecla, she is known for her deep love and genuine concern for others.
IntellectuallyCompetent
General Excellence by Academic Department
English
Outstanding English Student
Outstanding Writers
Mathematics
Outstanding Math Student
Pythagoras Award
Euclid Award
Modern Language
Outstanding French Student
Most Enthusiastic French Student
Outstanding Spanish Student
Most Enthusiastic Spanish Student
Religious Studies
Outstanding Religious Studies Student
Science
The Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Curiosity and Outreach
Social Science
Inspiring Social Science Student Award
Visual Arts
Outstanding Visual Arts Student
Visionary Artist Leadership
Editor-In-Chief Award Yearbook
Honors Societies
National Honor Society
California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Members with Service
California Scholarship Federation Seymour Memorial Award Finalist
National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
National Arts Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Math and Science Academy
Class Level Award: Intellectually Competent, the Curiosity Award
Faculty, Staff and Students nominate students and then one student at the Frosh, Soph and Junior class levels is selected. Awardees demonstrate extraordinary curiosity and an intrinsic motivation and thirst for knowledge.
Valedictorian
CommittedtoPersonal Growth
Athletics
Presentation High School Scholar Athlete
Outstanding Student Athlete
Central Coast Section Scholastic Achievement
Performing Arts
Excellence in Dance
The Director’s Award
The Ella Fitzgerald Award
Excellence in Theater Arts
Excellence in Technical Theater
Robotics
Exceptional Robotics Member
Speech and Debate
Outstanding Competitor
Outstanding Speech and Debate Team Member
The Dean’s Award
Class Level Award: Committed to Personal Growth Award
Faculty, Staff and Students nominate students and then one student at the Frosh, Soph and Junior class levels is selected. Awardees take responsibility for their own growth, appreciate hard work, own their own mistakes, recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and are taking pride in who they are becoming.
Distinguished Honor: The Alison E. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Alison’s family and friends established this scholarship after she lost her battle with cancer. It is awarded to a student who has persisted through hardship with dignity and grace.
Distinguished Honor: The Alyssa Messier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who persevered through challenges and embodies the exceptional enthusiasm that Alyssa Messier demonstrated at Presentation.
Distinguished Honor: The Christina Asbury Memorial Scholarship
Christina did everything despite being very ill while attending Pres. The scholarship is intended for someone who shares many of the same traits that Christina possessed: enthusiasm, passion about Presentation, a positive outlook on life, and friendly to all.
Lasting Impact Award
This award is given to an educator who has had a profound and personal impact on the lives of the students.
Outstanding Teacher Award
Every year students choose a member of our faculty who is exceptional in the classroom.
SpecialPresentation
Our Highest Honor: The Nano Nagle Award
This award is the school’s highest honor. It is given to a student who exemplifies the best in a Presentation graduate. She is intellectually competent, dedicated to serving others, committed to her own personal growth and a woman of faith.
Special thank you to all of our memorial scholarship donors.
GeneralExcellencebyAcademicDepartment
General Excellence in English
Must have an English GPA of 4.5 or higher and an A or A+ in at least two semesters of AP
English Literature or Honors English 3 and 4.
Ritika Appanagari
Kritika Dwarakanath
Catalina Enriquez
Shreeya Goyal
Sophie Li
Keira Maffeo
Aashna Prasad
Raime Ramanan
Viviana Rodrigues
Scarlet Sanders
Riya Shah
Leila Sharafkah
Aliya Tapucu
General Excellence in Spanish
The Modern Language Department wishes to recognize the achievements of the following students in Spanish who have earned an A average or higher in the department, taking 4 years of the language or the highest AP class offered.
Fernanda Avila
Micaela Barr-Gutierrez
Jasmine Chang
Gianna Conti
Enia Guerra
Grace Hau
Aramis Ibarez
Toni McIntire
Sophia Meissner
Allyson Nguyen
Lauren Pe Benito
Xochitl Reyes
Riya Shah
Leila Sharafkah
Ximena Torres Cabrera
Olivia Tumacder
Cristina Young
General Excellence in French
The Modern Language Department wishes to recognize the achievements of the following students in French who have earned an A average or higher in the department, taking the maximum course offerings for 4 years or at the highest AP course offered.
Katarina Avlijas
Scarlet Sanders Aliya Tapucu
Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish or French
Students who receive this award honor their dedication to language, culture and community.
Ximena Amezcua Veronica
Ritika Appanagari
Fernanda Avila
Katarina Avlijas
Micaela Barr-Gutierrez
Gianna Conti
Enia Guerra
Ana Sophia Hernandez
Jessie Hernandez
Noopur Jain
Keira Maffeo
Isabel Padilla
Xochitl Reyes
Scarlet Sanders
Riya Shah
Aliya Tapucu
Ximena Torres Cabrera
Olivia Tumacder
Cristina Young
GeneralExcellencebyAcademicDepartment
General Excellence in Math
The general excellence in Mathematics goes to students who have at least a 4.5 GPA in math and have taken at least through AP Calculus AB.
Zara Ansari
Katarina Avlijas
Rishika Bajaj
Saanvi Bapat
Jasmine Chang
Melissa Chen
Harika Chodavarapu
Avni Desai
Kritika Dwarakanath
Catalina Enriquez
Enia Guerra
Julianna Haynes
Allegra Hua
Amitha Inturi
Jiya Jagani
Noopur Jain
Anika Kanagala
Ananya Kidambi
Teagan Kubota
Megan Lepow
Sophie Li
Varsha Maipady
Ishana Manikandan
Neetu Mathews
Grace Mills
Vega Nanduru
Yana Perelman
Stella Pham
Neyha Pradeepkumar
Ayana Ramasubban
Bridget Raymundo
Viviana Rodrigues
Srinjoyi Roy Chowdhry
Maddalena Saglimbeni
Samrithi Balaa Saravanan
Tanisha Srinivasan
Sabrina Yang
Jingru Yu
Siyuan Zhou
General Excellence in Social Science
The General Excellence in Social Studies Award goes to students who earn the highest Social Studies GPAs over their 4 years relative to their peers. The award is given to the top 5% of the senior class.
Rishika Bajaj
Saanvi Bapat
Shreya Bedi
Kritika Dwarakanath
Nicole Kheyfets
Samika Murthy
Vega Nanduru
Raime Ramanan
Marie Curie Award for Outstanding Science Achievement
The General Excellence in Science Award is given to those students who have demonstrated all-around strength in their science education by earning a 4.5 gpa or above in at least FIVE years of science, including at least 1 AP.
Sophie Li Aliya Tapucu
Visual and Performing Arts Scholar
The recipients of the Visual and Performing Arts award goes to students who have completed at least 6+ semesters of visual/performing arts courses, have participated in 2+ years in programs like Dance Company, Jazba, Theater, A Capella, National Arts Honor Society, have attended a non-Presentation Community artsrelated event each semester, and have participated in VPA-sponsored service events at least once per year.
Fernanda Avila
Iva Barbir
Maia Collins
Elizabeth Durand
Kritika Dwarakanath
Kai Figueroa
Gladys Franco Melano
Noopur Jain
Camille Kowalski
Alicia Lee
Mary Lore
Keira Maffeo
Sophia Meissner
Rhianne Pacifico
Tabitha Paigen
Paloma Pires
Aashna Prasad
Mikey Purtell
Bridget Raymundo
Leila Sharafkah
Aliya Tapucu
Olivia Tumacder
Valeska Victorio
Cristina Young
SpecialRecognitions
National Honor Society
Members of National Honor Society must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 throughout the year, be enrolled in at least 1 advanced Honors or AP course, have leadership experience, and complete at least 5 hours of service learning for the school year. Seniors who meet these requirements will have the opportunity to wear an NHS cord at graduation.
Sumehra Addnan
Zara Ansari
Ritika Appanagari
Fernanda Avila
Aarushi Biswas-Gupta
Kritika Dwarakanath
Grace Hau
Noopur Jain
Alicia Lee
Megan Lepow
Varsha Maipady
Rhianne Pacifico
Karina Pallikala
Evani Purohit
Bridget Raymundo
Samrithi Balaa Saravanan
Riya Shah
Aliya Tapucu
Mia Tran
Gracie Vierra
California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Members with Service
Community service is an integral part of all clubs and organizations at Presentation; therefore, the Presentation chapter of CSF seeks to honor those members who have engaged in service hours. Members with Service: Students who earn membership for at least 4 semesters (excluding freshman year associate membership) AND complete 5 hours of service for 4 semesters will be recognized with a CSF Honor Stole and Tassel at the graduation ceremony.
Zara Ansari
Ritika Appanagari
Saanvi Bapat
Micaela Barr-Gutierrez
Kritika Dwarakanath
Grace Hau
Noopur Jain
Megan Lepow
Sophie Li
Lina Nguyen
California Scholarship Federation Seymour Memorial Award Finalist
Building on the principals of a CSF Lifetime member, the Seymour Memorial Award was established to honor the founders of the California Scholarship Federation, and is regarded as one of the highest scholastic honors given to high school students in the state of California. Each year, there are only 50 students who earn this esteemed distinction.
Ritika Appanagari
Saanvi Bapat
2025 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
To be named a National Merit Semi Finalist is a distinction that places a student in a group representing about ½ to 1 percent of all the U.S. high school graduating seniors who took the PSAT in the fall of their junior year. A finalist must submit an application with an essay as well as a school recommendation. Presentation’s finalists:
Calista Hua
Noopur Jain
Rhea Kumar
Sophie Li
Karina Pallikala
SpecialRecognitions
National Arts Honor Society Recognition
The National Art Education Association began the National Art Honor Society program to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. NAHS members are students who are enrolled in art courses each year, hold a 3.0 GPA or higher, complete service hours, and attend meetings regularly. The students receiving this honor cord are also members who use their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.
Kyle Counts
Alyssa Gruenberg
Noopur Jain
Olivia Tumacder
Tri-M Music Honor Society Recognition
The National Association for Music Education Association began the Tri-M Music Honor Society program to inspire and recognize students who have supported the ideals and aspirations of the Tri-M Music Honor Society through continued service and interest in solo and ensemble performance in their school and in their community.
Kritika Dwarakanath
Paloma Pires Valeska Victorio
Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
The Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society recognizes students who have been a member of Mu Alpha Theta for 2-3 years, have attended a math contest and colloquium each semester, and tutored math each semester.
2 years - recognized with a pin 3 years - recognized with cords
Sophie Li
Zara Ansari
Bridget Raymundo
Viviana Rodrigues
Aliya Tapucu
Cristina Young
Central Coast Section Scholastic Achievement Recognition
This significant achievement is given to deserving senior student-athletes who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA (unweighted) while participating in interscholastic athletics.
Fernanda Avila
Saanvi Bapat
Micaela Barr-Gutierrez
Aarushi Biswas-Gupta
Katelyn Brouwer
Jasmine Chang
Muriel Eng
Shnaya Engineer
Catalina Enriquez
Isabella Fonseca
Grace Goodwin
Grace Hau
Julianna Haynes
Savannah Haynes
Calista Hua
Sara Khandelwal
Arushi Kharbanda
Kavna Krishnan
Teagan Kubota
Megan Lepow
Sophie Li
Toni McIntire
Samika Murthy
Athena Navar
Allyson Nguyen
Fianna Orman
Chloe Pagonis
Lauren Pe Benito
Miriam Ramakrishnan
Morelia Rojas Huerta
Scarlet Sanders
Anisha Singh
Aliya Tapucu
Sai Shreeya Vetsa
Gracie Vierra
Tracy Wong
Karen Yanashita
SpecialRecognitions
Math and Science Academy Recognition
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following students for their commitment and dedication of time to our Presentation Math and Science related extracurricular and curricular programs as members of the Math and Science Academy. Students earn membership points for their involvement in a large number of Math and Science related programs such as Robotics, Mu Alpha Theta, Math and Science Independent Research, Women in Stem Careers, Girls Who Code and more, as well as for attending Math and Science Colloquiums and participating in on campus Math contests. Membership is divided into 4 levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Bronze Members
The following students have earned 10 points or more and have qualified as Bronze Members and they will be awarded a certificate.
Jacinda Bateman
Lasya Boddapati
Alexandra Boesenberg
Muriel Eng
Ashley Gopar
Uyen Hoang
Hoai-Trang Hoang
Penelope Johnson
Meg Mulcaster
Silver Members
Amelia Paramo
Maddelena Saglimbeni
Haley Teeramaythawit
Himani Vaidya
The following students have earned 15 points or more and have qualified as Silver Members and they will be receiving a Certificate and pin.
Melissa Chen
Natalia Correa
Jiya Jagani
Megan Lepow
Sophie Li
Thien-Hoang Nguyen
Gold Members
Daria Popescu
Iman Sagarwala
Samrithi Balaa Saravanan
The following students have earned 25 points or more and have qualified as Gold Members and they will be receiving a certificate and pin.
Eleanor Carcione
August Chen Zaria Shahabdeen
Platinum Members
The following students, in addition to having earned 25 points or more are currently taking an AP level Math or Science course and have qualified as Platinum Members, our highest level of achievement. They will receive a medal and certificate. Thank You for Joining Us
Sumehra Addnan
Ritika Appanagari
Sneha Arun
Rishika Bajaj
Aarushi Biswas-Gupta
Harika Chodavarapu
Jeanelle Dao
Avni Desai
Kritika Dwarakanath
Noopur Jain
Ananya Kidambi
Venice Le
Ishana Manikandan
Aanya Mehta
Celine Mneimneh
Diya Nanduri
Haripriya Ramakrishnan
Bridget Raymundo
Aleeza Sagarwala
Nishika Sethi
Joana Shinners
