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LOCAL NEWS & IN-DEPTH REPORTING begin June 13, according to city officials. City Engineer George Alvarez said that while construction is slated for Monday, it may begin a few days later depending on final talks with the contractor. The roundabout, which will go in at the end of the northbound Camino Capistrano off-ramp, is part of the agreement for Pacifica San Juan—a 416-home development on 216 acres of land. WHAT’S NEXT: The roundabout will be under construction for nine months with Valle Road remaining open during that time. Alvarez said he will be confirming the closure schedule of the ramps on Friday.—AJ
CUSD Board Continues Exploring Bond Strategy Shown is the final map of San Juan’s new district boundaries, created after demographers received input during community forums and City Council meetings. District 1 (shown in green) will be one of two districts voting for a Council candidate this November. Image: Courtesy of the City of San Juan Capistrano
What’s Up With... Five things San Juan should know this week Council Approves Map of Five Election Districts, Two Districts will Vote Nov. 8 THE LATEST: The San Juan Capistrano City Council voted on June 6 to approve the city’s five new election districts, while also confirming that District 1 will be one of two districts voting for a City Council candidate on Nov. 8. However, due to a tie vote, the second district that gets to vote for a seat will not be selected until the Council’s next public hearing on June 21. The city’s switch to district elections— which was approved unanimously by the Council in February—was prompted by a voting rights lawsuit filed against the city in January claiming San Juan’s at-large elections violated the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 and resulted in vote dilution for the Latino residents. Following the direction of City Manager Ben Siegel and City Attorney Jeffrey Ballinger, the City Council commenced with the transition and hired a demographer. After a handful of community forums and public hearings, the demographer used input and Census data to construct a map of five voting districts, which was The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2016
approved 3-1—Councilman Derek Reeve dissenting—on Monday. The city’s stipulated agreement with the plaintiffs of the Voting Rights Act lawsuit dictates that the two expiring Council seats of John Perry and Sam Allevato will be up for election on Nov. 8, with the other three seats up for election in November 2018. This means residents in only two of the five districts will vote this November. Per the agreement, the district with the highest percentage of Latino voters—44.37 percent in District 1 (shown above in green)—will vote in November for a candidate that lives within that district. The Council disagreed over which would be the second district to elect an official. Mayor Pam Patterson and Mayor Pro Tem Kerry Ferguson chose District 5, saying it would offer balance with its southeast location. Reeve and Allevato wanted the selection to be randomized so as to avoid the appearance of bias or political conspiracy. WHAT’S NEXT: With Councilman John Perry absent and a 2-2 vote, the Council was forced to continue the item to June 21. Residents are encouraged to attend the June 21 public hearing, which begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall, located at 32400 Paseo Adelanto. For more information, visit districting.sanjuancapistrano.org.—Allison Jarrell
La Novia Roundabout Construction to Start Next Week THE LATEST: Construction of the incoming La Novia roundabout is tentatively set to
THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees continued its discussion Wednesday night of placing an $889 million general obligation bond on the Nov. 8, 2016 general election ballot, which would be used to leverage state funds and pay for more than $800 million of deferred maintenance of district facilities. The trustees engaged in a lengthy discussion, questioning whether a districtwide bond or multiple School Facilities Improvement Districts (SFIDs) covering different regions would be best to pursue. According to a phone survey conducted from April 28 to May 10, of the 1,171 Capo Unified voters surveyed, 62 percent of respondents would definitely or probably vote “yes” in favor of an $889 million bond measure. On Wednesday, a majority of trustees leaned toward pursuing SFIDs for the district’s regions rather than a districtwide bond approach, saying that families in South Orange County likely don’t know about or care about facilities needs in northern cities and vice versa. According to a breakdown of the district’s Facilities Master Plan, San Juan Capistrano schools currently have about $99 million in facilities needs. Mentioned throughout the evening was the fact that Irvine Unified School District just passed a $319 million bond measure this week with about 60 percent of the vote. Trustee Jim Reardon voiced concern over the magnitude of the potential bond and the need for specifics on how the money would be tied to facilities’ maintenance. “If this bond had been on that ballot yesterday, it would have been the largest one in the state,” Reardon said. “It’s a major, major undertaking, and very difficult for us to … sell without some substantial and detailed justification.”
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WHAT’S NEXT: The deadline for placing a bond measure on the November ballot is Aug. 12, so the last opportunity for the board to vote on the measure would be its regularly scheduled meeting on July 20. Two-thirds of the board—five trustees— must approve the measure for it to be placed on the ballot. The board will continue the discussion at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22.—AJ
Cause of Downtown Tree Fire Remains Unknown THE LATEST: Two cypress trees caught fire Tuesday night near El Camino Real and Acjachema Street, the cause of which is still unclear, according to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Larry Kurtz. Kurtz said a call reporting the fire came in at 7:44 p.m. on June 7 and Fire Engine 7 was on the scene by 7:48 p.m. The fire was controlled within three minutes, and there were no injuries or damage to nearby structures. OCFA Capt. Steve Concialdi said residents in the nearby communities of Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita reported smelling smoke in their neighborhoods Tuesday night. WHAT’S NEXT: On Wednesday, Kurtz said the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing with no leads or suspects in the case at this time.—AJ
CUSD Trustees Vote to Reconsider Mandarin Immersion Program Policy THE LATEST: The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees will reconsider this fall the district’s Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP) policy, including the program’s feeder pattern, which trustees previously approved in April. On April 13, the board voted 5-2 to approve the program’s pathway from Marian Bergeson Elementary School to Niguel Hills. Two trustees requested the middle school location be reconsidered, pointing to about $1 million in renovations that would need to be completed in order to house the program at Niguel Hills Middle School. WHAT’S NEXT: The board voted unanimously on May 25 to reconsider the MIP policy no sooner than its Oct. 26 meeting and no later than the Nov. 16 meeting with a “clear theory of action, program description and budget for the MIP program that includes the issues raised by the MIP community.”—AJ www.thecapistranodispatch.com
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San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pam Patterson voiced her concerns regarding the security of the spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station during a meeting hosted by the coalition Secure Nuclear Waste on Wednesday, June 8, at Laguna Beach City Hall. Photo: Eric Heinz
Groups Form to Combat Storage of Nuclear Waste at SONGS BY ERIC HEINZ, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH
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nformation provided by Southern California Edison as well as its Community Engagement Panel has not been sufficient for the members of a coalition of concerned citizens throughout Orange and San Diego Counties regarding spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. On Wednesday, June 8, the group Secure Nuclear Waste met in Laguna Beach to discuss issues with an audience of more than 100 people pertaining to the now-defunct plant’s storage of spent nuclear fuel, security and the geology of its location. A panel of doctors, scientists and local government officials as well as advocacy groups hosted the meeting, which Charles Langley of Public Watchdogs called “the real Community Engagement Panel.” The CEP is comprised of officials from Edison, the Sierra Club, local government and researchers to provide information about the decades-long process of decommissioning SONGS. But SNW representatives say that panel is playing to the favor of Edison to deceive the public from actual dangers that may still exist. In fall of 2015, Edison was awarded a permit to store more than 1,600 tons of spent nuclear fuel on-site in stainless steel, dry cask canisters, which will be provided by Holtec International. SNW advocates said the canisters are too thin (proposed to be five-eighths of an inch thick), will inevitably crack and will not be able to be transported to a permanent storage facility in the future. SNW is currently trying to secure funding and establish itself as a nonprofit. Let Laguna Vote, a separate nonprofit, is its acting nonprofit and receiving donations on behalf of SNW. SCE officials have said at past meetings that they don’t want the spent fuel located at the plant anymore than the advocacy groups do, but until the Department of Energy is able to authorize the transfer of the spent fuel, Edison is still responsible for the cost and procedure of storing the fuel, as the plant is in the beginning phases of being demolished.
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Currently, bills in the U.S. Congress and Senate are being discussed to amend the policy act to allow for interim storage until the Department of Energy can figure out what to do with it. H.R. 4745, an amendment to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, would allow the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts with licensed facilities for temporary storage of spent nuclear energy. If the bills pass, the fuel could start to be removed by as soon as 2021 and be completely removed by 2030, but those dates would depend on how quickly or if the bills pass. Conn said the group has gathered more than 2,000 signatures for petitions sent to federal, state, county and local agencies to urge the removal of the waste and store it at permanent facilities in Texas and New Mexico. San Juan Capistrano Mayor Pam Patterson, who is part of the CEP as mayor of a local government, said the panel has misled the public on matters of security regarding terrorism threats. Patterson said security should have the ability to shoot down airplanes that violate a fly zone of SONGS. “The management is as scary as the situation that they’ve created there,” Patterson said. Dr. William Honigman spoke during the meeting about the necessary facilities needed to treat people in case of radiation exposure are not available in the immediate area. Honigman said in the event of disaster, Southern California would not be able to treat the millions of people who live within 50 miles of SONGS. Robert Pope, a geologist and environmental scientist, quoted recent studies regarding the San Andreas Fault lines being in danger of producing an earthquake of up to magnitude 8.0, which could cripple the “fragile” bluffs on which SONGS sits. The next Community Engagement Panel meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on June 22 at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion. CD Editor’s note: A full version of this story is available at www.thecapistranodispatch.com. www.thecapistranodispatch.com
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Local Photographer Featured in Laguna Art-A-Fair Festival Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach’s fine art summer festival, opens its doors on June 24, marking its 50th year of artistry. San Juan Capistrano resident Bob Ross will be presenting his wildlife photography and oil paintings at this year’s festival. A professional photographer for 29 years, Ross specializes in wildlife/outdoor and commercial photography. Ross has visited every continent, and during the last couple years, he has visited over 30 countries, most of the western states and Alaska numerous times. Those interested in viewing Ross’ work can visit him at booth D18. Laguna Art-A-Fair is open every day through August 28. The festival, located at 777 Laguna Canyon Road, is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adult tickets are $7.50, with discounts available for seniors, military personnel and students. For more information about the festival, visit www.art-a-fair.com.
CUSD Summer Meals Program Kicks Off June 20 In an effort to support healthy eating habits over the summer, the Capistrano Unified School District will be providing children with free lunches daily at San Juan Elementary School,Las Palmas Elementary School and Marco Forester Middle School June 20 through August 5, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meals must be consumed at the school sites. The lunches are designed to meet children’s nutritional needs during the summer. A typical lunch may include a turkey sandwich, pizza slice, hummus with chips or yogurt with a muffin, served with carrot sticks, jicama, assorted fresh fruit and milk. Children 18 years old and younger are eligible to take advantage of this free program. More information is available by calling CUSD Food and Nutrition Services at 949.234.9509. For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, visit www.fns.usda.gov/ cnd/summer.
Public Invited to Tour Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park Blenheim EquiSports and Capistrano Forward have teamed up to offer two tours of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, Page 6
Local photographer Bob Ross will have his photos featured at this year’s Art-A-Fair June 24-Aug. 28. Photo: Courtesy
located at 27174 Ortega Highway, on June 10 and June 17, both at 11 a.m. The one-hour tour will include a visit to the barn area and the jumper and hunter areas. Melissa Brandes, vice president of marketing for Blenheim EquiSports, will be the tour guide. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes. To RSVP, email SiempreAdelanteSJC@gmail.com.
1/11 Adoption Committee Holding Food Drive Wednesday The city’s 1/11 Adoption Committee will be accepting non-perishable food items to benefit families of the 1st Battalion, 11th Regiment Marines and Sailors on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The drive is being held at the Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, during the free San Juan Summer Nites concert. Marines will be on hand to accept donations and bring them back to the base. Suggested items include canned food such as produce, fruit, tuna, chicken and soup; ramen, potato mix, rice mix, pasta, macaroni and cheese, packaged gravy mix, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, breakfast cereal, oatmeal and pancake mix.
Youth Advisory Board Presents Parents’ Night Out On Friday, June 24, the Youth Advisory Board of San Juan Capistrano is hosting its first event of the summer, Parents Night Out. The event aims to give local parents a night on the town by offering affordable babysitting services, including a screening of Disney’s Finding Nemo, arts, crafts, pizza and games, at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, located at 25925 Camino Del Avion. Cost is $20 per child, with an additional sibling discount available. To RSVP, email sjcyab2000@gmail.com. www.thecapistranodispatch.com
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SJC Sheriff’s Blotter COMPILED BY ALLISON JARRELL
All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD website.
p.m.) A patrol check was requested for a male subject behind the car dealerships wearing a “biker scarf” on his head and wielding an ax. The caller described the subject as a “violent transient” who was “chopping down 35-foot trees.” Police contacted the known transient, who had previously been told not to camp in that area, and during a consensual search, found 0.05 grams of “white crystalline substance in a clear Ziploc bag” in the subject’s right cargo pocket. The substance was tested and found to be methamphetamine. The subject was cited for possession of a controlled substance and was released with a written promise to appear.
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SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN VEHICLE Village Road/Trabuco Creek Road (8:57 p.m.) A suspicious person in a car was reported. Police made contact with the driver who stated he did not have a driver’s license. Officers performed a consent search of the vehicle and located crystal methamphetamine inside the driver door handle compartment. The subject was cited for possession of a controlled substance. Deputies found that the juveniles were “throwing eggs for a birthday party” and reported nothing suspicious.
RECKLESS DRIVING Camino Las Ramblas/ Montanas Del Mar (8:13 a.m.) Subjects were seen riding dirt bikes in the open area at the end of Camino Las Ramblas. The caller said it sounded like the riders possibly crashed into a wall; the caller heard a scream and talking. Deputies and OC Fire arrived and found no injuries. The kids were advised not to ride their bikes in the area.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano, 33500 Block (3:01
SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Edgewood Road/Aspen Way (3:28 p.m.) A patrol check was requested at the park for six male subjects, approximately 14 to 16 years old, smoking from a bong next to little kids on swings.
Community Meetings TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Planning Commission Meeting
6:30 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. Log on to www.sanjuancapistrano.org to see the body’s agenda. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
San Juan Summer Nites
6-8 p.m. The city’s annual summer concert series kicks off with a performance by tribute band Creedence Relived. The event also includes dancing, food, beer and wine, a local business expo and free activities for kids. Free to attend. Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
community issues. Occurs every Friday at Hennessey’s Tavern, 31761 Camino Capistrano. All are welcome. Follow Coffee Chat SJC on Facebook for more information. TUESDAY, JUNE 21
City Council, Housing Authority and Successor Agency Meeting
5 p.m. The city’s governing body meets at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. To see the agenda, visit www.sanjuancapistrano.org. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
CUSD Board of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District governing body meets at district offices, located at 33122 Valle Road. To see the board’s agenda, visit www.capousd.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
Coffee Chat
8 a.m. A spirited town hall forum on
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GUEST OPINION: By Mark Nielsen, former San Juan Capistrano City Councilman
The Facts about the Unresolved Save Our Historic Town Center Lawsuit
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n the wee hours of the morning in mid-November of 2014, a majority of the City Council who had just lost their re-election voted to approve a hotel and 30 three-story condos next to our Historic Town Center Park. The San Juan Capistrano General Plan, the constitution for development in the city, does not allow housing downtown, and the proposal to build condos directly adjacent to the park threatened the character of our town center. The city’s approval of this project came despite the city staff, city attorney and an independent attorney hired by the city telling the Council the approval conflicted with our General By Mark Nielson Plan. The developer had told the city that they could only build the hotel if they had 30 condos to make the project financially feasible. Urban Village threatened to continue suing the city for an illegal taking unless the City Council ap-
proved the project. In an even more outrageous action, the Council approval was of a resolution that was written by the Urban Village attorneys (instead of city staff), crafted so it wouldn’t be a “legislative action” and thus avoid any threatened referendum. I consulted the attorneys I used for two previous successful referendums we ran to protect our open space, and they agreed a referendum would probably be overturned by the court. They counseled that a lawsuit be filed instead. Our public interest group, Save Our Historic Town Center, sued the city, developer and landowner to force a reversal of the 30 condo and hotel project. Former Mayor Ken Friess and former Council candidate and current Planning Commissioner Rob Williams joined me as plaintiffs since we all opposed the 30 condo project. As predicted, when others ran a referendum to stop the project, it resulted in Urban Village filing a lawsuit against the
city claiming the referendum was illegal. The court ruled as such a couple months ago, while it put our lawsuit on hold pending the referendum case. The irony is that our lawsuit is now a major barrier to Urban Village collecting any damages from the city since if we win, there cannot be damages for a project that never was properly approved. After our lawsuit was filed, a hotel-only project was put forward without any of the condos. Miraculously, that hotel without condos became financially feasible where previously it was not. Now, landowner Steve Oedekerk is asking the city to approve his hotel-only project. I support building a hotel on this site. I originally urged him to pursue a hotel without condos, as I thought two downtown hotels would benefit our city. I still believe that and see no reason for people to support one hotel over the other since the Marriott by the Mission and Kimpton by our historic park will enhance our community if done right. However, we have this little problem that the court ruling on the referendum means the original entitlements approved by the City Council in the wee hours with 30 condos could remain in place unless our lawsuit is successful. If Mr. Oedekerk has truly abandoned that old 30 condo project, why not just settle our case so it doesn’t appear he is trying to keep the right to build 30 condos? And now Urban Village is suing the city for not “cooperating” with them in defending the illegal hotel/condo project. I guess Urban Village’s attorney thinks he is going to lose our lawsuit and thus lose any payout by SJC taxpayers on his referendum case. So now he has to find another method to extract money from SJC taxpayers. How about we focus on getting the Kimpton project properly approved through the process (while avoiding more lawsuits on either hotel) so we increase city revenue sooner? Let’s call off the dogs who are trying to decrease city revenue for a failed attempt to bypass the General Plan, our city’s constitution. Mark Nielsen is a local business executive and resident of San Juan for over 25 years. He served on the City Council from 2006 to 2010 and was mayor in 2009. He also chaired the city’s Open Space Committee. CD
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Tyler Andrew Sady-Kennedy, San Juan Hills High School 2016 Scholar of Scholars, addresses his fellow graduates during the school’s June 9 graduation at the Bren Events Center in Irvine. Photo: Allison Jarrell
Finding the Path to Happiness San Juan Hills High School Scholar of Scholars advises graduates to stay the course and be true to their dreams
By Tyler Andrew Sady-Kennedy, San Juan Hills High School 2016 Scholar of Scholars, 4.8 GPA Good evening Trustee Jones, Principal Smalley, faculty, family and Class of 2016, It is truly an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to speak before all of you today in celebration of the Class of 2016. My fellow graduates, pat yourselves on the back—we made it! Whether ready or not, our new lives begin today, as we step into the real world. The years to come will be, without a doubt, some of the most exciting in our lifetime, but in all likelihood, the most challenging as well. Therefore, it is of extreme importance that we consider our decisions very carefully. Yes, I know, we hear this more often than we would like to remember. But do we pause to think what it really means and why adults constantly warn us? I have pondered this myself, time and time again, as I hear phrases like, “I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I made,” or “I wish I would have done this,” and the most common one of them all, “If I could go back in time.” So, I have asked myself, what do all of these words of regret have in common? And it’s actually quite simple: it’s an acknowl-
edgement that somewhere along the line, for whatever reason, the person chose a path that led to unhappiness. And that is the key—happiness. So what are we supposed to do when we come to the crossroads in our lives? Do we just take a job because it pays more than the one we are really passionate about? Do we marry a certain person just because mom likes her better than the “nogood-crazy-one” that I am truly in love with? In essence, who do we owe the duty of happiness to? Is it to the world at large, or to ourselves?
“Be true to yourself and follow your own dreams. Do not be afraid of failure; there is no risk in chasing your destiny.” At this point, I would like to share some words of wisdom offered to the 2005 graduating class at Stanford University by Mr. Apple himself, Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own
inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart. Everything else … is secondary.” I, too, like him, believe deep in my heart that we must follow what we love with all our passion, heart and soul, because only our full commitment to a cause will result in happiness. My fellow Stallions, whatever you do in the future, please do not compromise your happiness for anything. It is just not worth it. Be true to yourself and follow your own dreams. Do not be afraid of failure; there is no risk in chasing your destiny. And if you get knocked down, get right back up and follow what you love. There is nothing in the world that can stop you from achieving greatness, so go for it. I know I will. As we walk out of this building today as graduates from San Juan Hills High School, we can feel blessed with an invaluable gift of unforgettable memories: those made during class, those made in the Badlands Stadium or those made in every corner of our amazing campus. The totality of these shared memories are what make us unique, a member of the Class of 2016, and they will forever remain in our hearts. I love each and every one of you. Thank you and may God bless the Class of 2016!
San Juan Hills High School Class of 2016 Valedictorians (students with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher) are listed in bold type. The Scholar of Scholars (the student with the highest weighted GPA) appears in red. Students earning academic distinction for GPAs of 3.5 to 3.99 are noted with an asterisk (*).
Sophia Lucia Abjuga Jacob Jeffrey Achin Erick Miguel Acuna Anthony Michael Aguayo Dionicio Aguilar Rocio Guadalupe Alarcon Tamara Esmeralda Aleman Landin Drew Alessandra Anabel Almejo Cassandra Almodovar Austin David Andrade Shaila Marie Andrade Isabella Mae Angotti-Jones Jonathan Antonio Virydiana Arcos-Frutis Sanaz Ardehali Joshua James Armstrong Dazmin D’Leon Arnaud Chandler Brian Atton Manuel Avila Jared Ethan Aviles Makenna Leigh Bailey Damian Austin Ballard Ethan D. Banwell Mckenzie Elizabeth Barbazon Lennon Jerard Barber Sophia Alexandria Barcelo* Amanda Taylor Barkwell Maggie I. Barnes Kayla Marie Barry Amy Lynne Bartlett* Kaylee Lauren Bashor
Virginia Frances Baum Mikaela Isabel Becerra* Kayvon Nicholas Behravan Michael Christopher Bell Yvette Jocelyn Belman Raymond Thomas Bernal Sarah Elizabeth Bertog Rachael Miranda Betts Shivam Nalin Bhatt Natasha Bicocca Patrik Manuel Bishop Cameron Allyn Blunt Austin Lennox Boone Adrianna Ashley Boutros Miranda Rose Bradley
Kathryn Rose Brady Gloria Alejandra Bravo Nathan William Brawner Nicole Alexandra Brennan Lindsay Marie Brenneman* Hayley Morgan Brooks* Sarah Elizabeth Brooks Nicola Jane Broughton* Evan Malvern Brown Jacob Brian Brown Keller Corbett Brown* Ryan Emery Brown Raymie Nicole Bucknam* Madison Renee Bushman Cassandra Nicole Bustos
Dean Antonino Caldarelli Shanon V. Callan Dean Michael Camarena Katherine Elizabeth Camarena* Emily Grace Cappasola Nathan Todd Carlson* America Carrasco Juan Jesus Carrillo Walker Thomas Carvalho Keirsten Richelle Casaletta Joshua Casarrubias James Anthony Cavaliere* Felix Cervantes Francisco Barajas Cervantes
Paloma Francesca ChacĂłn Megan Paige Chaney Taylor Marie Chavez* Lauren Marie Chetwood* Hannah Jordan Chin Elisa Cisneros Ayden Chase Clawson Jacob Chandler Clawson* Jaegar Aaron Cohen Ashley June Collins Erika Colucci Patrick David Conely Garrett McCombs Cook Tatum Erin Cooper* Marissa Nicole Cordero
Ronan McKinley Corlett Alma Delia Coronado Erick Correa* Rigoberto Cortez Jose Armando Covarrubias Maaike Alexandra Cowman Lindsay McCarrell Cresap* Emily Chey Crow* Paolo Andre Cruzalegui James Robert Cultra Caroline Makenzie Curtis Hayley Elizabeth Curtis Grace Elizabeth Dalo* Alex Jeffrey Darden Citlali Janette De La Cruz
Hilda De La Cruz Josiah-Lourence Corpuz De La Torre Enrique Del Rivero Skyler Thomas Delaby Erica Graciela Delamare* Gabriel Ignacio Delorenzo Sydney Elizabeth-Ann DeRosa* Thomas Stephen DeSimone Ilse Ivette Diaz Cambria Ann DiCenzo Ashley Nicole Dickman Alyssa Rachelle Dingwall Dallin Anderson Dorius
Christopher Aaron Douvillier Caylin Sloan Duenas* Katherine Dawn Edwards Katelyn Marieke Elkins* Mohamed Jaffar Elmir Blanca Lizbeth Encarnacion Galindo Eddie Enriquez Alvaro Escalona Elena Jacqueline Farber* Olivia Grace Farber* Brenda Sanchez Farias Joshua David Faulkner Sophia Christina Faulkner Kathleen Marie Fernandez
Amanda Noelle Jacobsen Carolann Starr James Gregory James Jaramillo Alex Jauregui Saul Antony Jimenez Chloe Frances Johnson Hayley Ann Johnson* Olivia Mary Johnson Madison Shaye Jones Ty Hideo Kaneshiro Ayah S. Kantari George Oliver Kennedy Jamie Evelyn Kern Rhea Khatri Mariah Christine Kirkham Hunter James Klein Sierra Isabelle Klone Kyle Patrick Knaak Madison Lee Kobzeff Kayla Naomi Kovaleski Michael J. Kraus Jacob Neil Kunysz Cara Reilly Lapes Shayna Taylor Larson Daria Ioana Lasc Kaela Danielle Lawson Michael Collin Leary Megan Katheryn Lee* Michael Thomas Lee Christian Alexander Lepe-Mendoza Emily Anne Lichty Julia Renee Lindsay* Brock Dietrich Linhardt Jessica Christine Lobo Carmen Alexandra Logan Katrina Gabrielle Fernandez Erika Angeleyne Garcia Jacob William Hall Alberto Fabian Lopez Ian Angel Garcia Journey S. Fischbeck Jourdan Layne Hall Salma Michelle Lopez Mariana Alejandra Fitz Maritza Garcia Ryan Hallal Connor Arthur Lowey Jimenez* Michelle Garcia Reyna Andrew Nolan Halton Katelyn Lowry Cameron Walter Fliege Norma Elizabeth Garcia Brooke R. Hamblin Javier Loya Selina Garcia Balderas* Harrison John Flores Shelby Mae Hamilton* Kylie Rae Lugo Miguel Angel Garcia-Bucio Jazlin Leticia Flores Kelsey Brooke Hampson Kaycie Nicole Luna Ashley Taylor Flynn Christopher Alexander Gardea Lina Iizuka Hannegan Jackson Shane Lurie Robert Alan Forster Kayla Adriana Garibo Mya Eden Harry Henry Daywalt Lutz Brigid Ray Fortner* Ryan S. Gates* Kevin Andrew Hart Kathryn Sarah Lynch Fadi A. Ghanem Jacob Thomas Frady Julian Lee Hawkins* Delaney Grace MacAllister Giuliana Nicole Frye* Ashlee Lauren Gifford Meghan Renee Hawkins Kerrigan Shea MacAllister Alyssa Doyle Gilbert* Haley Katherine Fryer Tabitha Zuzuai Hayworth Angelo Macedo* Nallely Morales Fuentes Madison L. Gilbert Gabrielle Fae Heckler Salvador Macias Thomas Christopher Gaisford Jordan Danielle Giraldin Taryn Rebekkah Henning* Devynn Dominique Madrid* Riley Loudon Glenn Nicholas James Hernandez* Shae Alexandra Madrid Zoe Nicole Gomez Sara Ivete Hernandez Sanchez James Henly Magee Ashley Gonzalez Alfonso Herrera Katarina Thao Thanh Mai Fernando Gonzalez Kaitlin Mariah Herron Daniel Maldonado Kevin Gonzalez Josefina Marie Hersman Omar Maldonado Patricia Ana Gonzalez Lacey Noel Hickerson Jordan Maria Malfavon Nikaela Marinne Goodman Jonathon Tyler Higdon Belen Medina Manzo Medina Cole Daniel Goodwin Boardman* Blake Anthony Markovich Madison Renee Gordon Sean Ryan Hill* Javier Martinez Colores Sarah Elizabeth Gorlick* Kali Marie Hoffman Jose Martinez Amanda Marie Gould Maxwell Dylan HooitesAlexander Martinez Rivera Faith Elizabeth Grady* Meursing Hannah Elizabeth Mattsson* Veronica Camille Graff Brianna Irene Hooper Colton Parker Mazzone Amanda Jordan Green* Miles Emerson Hooper John Kevin McCarthy Jack Austin Greene Franz Joshua HĂźbner Erik Ryan McCloskey Cambria Rose Greer* Miguel Angel Huerta Christopher Robert McElroy* Brienna Joy Gregory Samuel Logan Hunter India Rose McFadden Jonathan Daniel Grimes Jackson Eric Husli Kobe Jordan McGee* Andrew James Ground Emily Anne Iacometti* Michael Patrick McHenry Colby James Guarino Keeon Edmond Jabbour* Khalil Zakar-Jair McLeod Madison Nicole Guerrero Kylie E. Jabczenski* Brendan Michael McManus Rosa Isela Guerrero Solis Ashley Marie Jacinto-Vazquez Andrew Kalman Mehrpouyan Justin Lyle Guglielmana Amanda Jackson (Cont. on next page)
(Cont. from previous page) Karla Thashianne Mejia Bryan Austin Melara Stephanie Mena Barrera Angel Menchaca* Dana Karen Callanta Mendoza Miguel Mendoza McKenna Louise Merda Luis Gerardo Meza Taylor Ann Midland Chandler Elizabeth Miles Brooklyne Autumn Miller Ryan Michael Miltenberger* Guillermo Eduardo Mingramm Zachary Frederick Minkin Hannah Mae Minsky* Viridiana Molina Daniel Bradford Molloy Jack Keegan Monaghan Blake Douglas Moncrief* Erin Yuni Moon Austin Edward Moore Isabella Carmen Moore Megan Makayla Moore* Rachel Lee Moore Davina Marie Moreno Odalis Moreno Madison Michelle Motte Omar Mousa Michael Patrick Moxley Hannah Riley Munck Daniel Muniz* Marco Antonio Munoz Taylor Murawski Bobbi Jean Murillo Brendan Scot Murphy Sade June Najafinia Kaila Anuhea Nakano-Ueda Victor Alfonso Negrete Carley Anne Neilson Megan Marie Nelson Timothy Michael Newman Ryan Matthew Nieva Nicholas Dillon Nikolenko Elizabeth Anne Nowicki Zachary Louis Oblea Patrick Robert O’Brien Alexandra Madeline Macy Oglevee Niall Silok O’Hanlon Alexis Jacqueline O’Hara Salvador Olague Christian Olguin Vanessa Olivares
Alison Kate Oliver Kolby Micaiah Oliver Alexis Kaitlyn Michaela Olsen Miya Rose Omori Cristina Patricia OntiverosArreola Nathan Grant Ord Anthony Adrian Ortiz Emily Rose Parker Noah Zane Paskowitz Giovani Pastrana Elise Ann Patnoe Sara Kristina Pearson Jakob Robert Peña Sarahi Peralta* Francisco Perez Isaiah Jason Perez Justin Patrick Perez* Elizabeth Guadalupe Perez Sanchez Jacob Wayne Perry* Connor Andrew Peterson Adrienne Anh-Thu Tran Pham Brandon Paul Pho* Alyssa Sierra Picariello Jaime Pineda-Belman Scott Aleksas Pintar Chetana Guna Piravi Carlos Rafael Pita* Jacob Nicholas Podesta Maria De Jesus R. Ponce Jasmine Elizabeth Powell Victoria Ann Powers* Nicole Stephanie Prada
Peter Dana Prescott Tyler Lee Bryce Prinzen Ally Jordan Pytel Juan Francisco Quintero Denise Rafaela-Cruz Jocelyn Guadalupe Rangel John Robert Reckinger Amanda Marie Redden Quiana Lin Reeds Richard Evan Relf* Morgan Ashley Reniker Oscar Perales Reyes Arlen Clarissa Reyna Isael Flores Reyna Hailey Kathleen Reyno* Lilian Lee Reynolds Jason Joseph Reza Amanda Lois Rhodes* Rachel Lauren Richter Thanya Rico Moreno Carl Riker Payton Yolanda Risner Andrew Rivera Destiny Rivera Jacob Thomas Roberson Lyndsey Grace Robertson Ashley Morgan Rodarte Lukas Everett Rodgers* Mikael Anthony Rodgers Bianca Rodriguez Briana Tewasart Rodriguez Juan Daniel Rodriguez Kati Rodriguez
Leslie Manuela Rodriguez Noyola Vanessa Rodriguez Vera Fernanda Rodriguez Carlie Ann Rogers* Robert D. Rojas* Garrett Reese Roland Naham Romero Victor Javier Rosas Segura Nicholas Shane Rudolph Isabelle Rachel Ruedisueli Cameron Sadeghi-Movahed Tyler Andrew Sady-Kennedy Sara Saeedvafa* Wendy Saenz Cristian Yovanny Salgado Abelar Sarah Lindsey Salinas Jakob Rafael Salviati Lilia Sanchez Marissa Yvette Sanchez Pedro De Jesus Sanchez Rachel Kalynn Sandefur* Erica Julie Sanson Maribel Judeli Santana Christina Carol Scappaticci* Kimberley Brooke Schafer* Taylor Louis Scott Genevieve Claire Scullion Margarita Ofelia Secundino Michael Mustafa Sedique Vanesa Segura Kelly Maria Settineri Kian Matthew Seyedjafari
Shantia Hailey Shadjareh Hayleigh N. Shields Madison Taylor Shutes Ketan Singh Navpreet Singh Alexa R. Sisneros* Kevin Paul Skvarna Aaron Christopher Sly Ethan David Smith* Natalie Amber Smith* Samantha Akemi Smith* Amber P. Smolders* Tess M. Smolders Danielle Marie Snaza Griffin Michael Snaza Jose Gaston Soler-Crespo Andrew Jacob Solis Pedro Luis Soriano Jennifer Sotelo Alexis Marie Soto Kylee Amanda Spooner* Spencer Lauren Starr Kori Nicole Stetter Nicole Lorraine Stockton Aidan Gregory Strauss Danielle Mari Suit Kolton Ray Sullivan Allie Gene Swanson* Robert Chong Sy Perla Karina Tagle Eman Azim Talle Thomas Joseph Tandle Jordyn Alexys Tate* Claire Elizabeth Taylor*
Amelia Golzar Tehrani* Laura Tellez* Cooper Jakob Thierjung Kyler Steven Thomas* Jerry Tiempos Nicole Durrell Tindall Kurt Anh-Khoi To Jordan Lane Todaro Yareli Torres Korinne Rose Townson Jacqueline Duyen Tran Eric Trejo Jay Thomas Tretter Austin Richard Trujillo James Crue Underwood Gabriela Alejandra UrdanetaCarrera Brian Sebastian Urrutia Harrison Clark Van Galder Lauren Elizabeth Vance Spencer John Vann Darci Eden VanRyckeghen Claire Louise Vansell Dallas Romney Varner* Natalie Varterian Amber Elizabeth Vassey Leticia Vela Garcia Erik Bladimir Velasquez Angella Marguerite Vellandi Jaime Eduardo Verde Alexis Villamil Austin Mitchell Vogt Chase Christopher Voytovich Zane Roland Wagner* Abigail Weaver Cassandra Ann Webber* Devin Wegis Dylan Michael Wehner Ariana Haley Weise David Andrew White Brett Allan Williams* Marcus John Williams Nicole Hana Williams Kali Anne Winn* Tyler Romich Wise Grayson Nathaniel Wolf Lauren Donna Wong* Celina Lucia Woodbridge Emma Quinn Woolbert Nicholas Yuan-Jen Wu Joseph John Wyckoff Alyssa Lynn Yarak* Deanna Yun* Brandon Zamarripa Diego Zavala Garcia
JSerra Catholic High School Class of 2016 ** Valedictorian * Salutatorian
Andrew Aldujaili Sarah Yasmin Abdeshahian Kyle Riley Adams Alyssa Michelle Aguilera Bradley John Anderson Quetzal Frank Arevalo Arman Ashrafian Shane Patrick Avera Michael Anthony Bacino Antoinette Hazel Bailey** Heather Elaine Baker Miranda Ellisse Balderas Madison Elizabeth Banker Matthew David Barr Avrial Demi Barreto Kaitlin Rochelle Barron Mackenzie Ryan Beach Jessica Verena Bebawi Ashlyn Rose Bickett-Baker Nicole St. John Blair Spencer James Blair Nathan Denham Bowman Joshua Joseph Bradley Steele Enrique Brenner Jordan David Brokaw Jeffrey Chase Brown Riley Elaine Brown Sydni Jordan Brown Zachary Parker Brunelle Naomi Samantha Buenrostro Maxine Ruth Burke Andrew Mark Burkhardt Beau Lawrence Burnight William Corban Burns Lorenzo Luca Burtin Matthew Joseph Calo Dylan Octavis Cannady Andrea Theresa Capozzoli Logan Michael James Carroll Ryan Francis Casler Jerome Nestor Catalino Dylan Rae Cavaricci Luis Leonardo Ceja Cole Christopher Cervantes Michael Patrick Chamberlain* Guangyang Chen Nick David Chingros Vincent Thomas Cifarelli Westin Thomas Clements Payton Jayde Clifton Michela Ann Colgan Cameron H.B. Cool Bradley Daniel Cormack Christopher Daniel Cota Olivia Sinead Coyle Nikola Pavle Dajic Samantha Belen Darrow Cooper James Dolan William John Donovan Skylar Dotson-Rivera
Bryce Patrick Dougherty Megan Therese D’Souza Davin Chatwin Duncan Taylor Scott Dunlevie Ashley Farrington Errett Emily Louise Faller Matthew Daniel Fenn Cameron Rei Fenton Edwin Connor Ferrell Zachary William Fiedler Cayson Charles Fincher Sydney Raquel Fitzgerald Bradley Daniel Floom Lucas Christian Franssen Kayla Ann Fraser Blake Austin Gaarenstroom Lindsey Nicole Gamache Bingxin Gan Anthony Garibay-Gutiérrez Nader Ridha Gasmi Haylee Ruth Gasser Samantha Nicole Gee Reed Benjamin Gershenson Dominic Slade Gibson Samantha Elizabeth Gibson Cristina Ally Gomez Daniel Gonzalez Claire Elece Grace Alyssa M Grimaldo Connor Odin Gross John Michael Gross William Ryan Guerry Kathy L. Guo Marcus Gutierrez Micaela Danielle Hager Alden David Hagopian
Cassidy Ryan Hahn Molly Angela Harmon Nicholas Lamar Harris Gemma Noel Hartigan John Patrick Heckler Colton Douglas Hector Catherine Carson Hendrick Michael Elwood Hendrickson Georgina Rae Hernandez Brittany Kathleen Heslin Alec Isaiah Hickman Jessica Angela Himes Jared Matthew Himley Conrad Griffin Hirose Bryan Joseph Hlavin Jacob Bennett Horton Claire Elizabeth Hunn Andrew Joseph Ikalowych Aharon Esteban Infante Taylor Kathryn Isaksen Kaitlyn Kimiko Iwami Kim Srean James-McWhirter Jaeyoung Jang HaoLin Jiang Kaitlyn Nicole Johnson Ryan Alexander Johnson Austin Lewis Jones Evan Simpson Jones Jeffrey Richard Jones Benjamin Anthony Joseph Kiana Kabir Mary Ellen Kaffen Zoë Leigh Kaffen Lena Rachel Karram Matthew Edward Karzak Adam Joseph Keehn
Brett Cameron Kelly Haley Rose Kempf Damjan Kertesz Yu Jean Khim Daniel Joseph Khouri Kaitlin Lou Khouri Ji Hyeon Koo Grace Catherine Kramer Christopher Krbashyan Anthony Damiano LaBruna Lauren Jean LaBruna Brianna Kimberly Larkin Megan Patricia Lasken Jacob Vincent Lauricella Sara Marie Layton Eunjoo Lee Madelyn Clare Lee Francis Alexander Lemay Chia-Cheng Lin Junchi Liu Catherine Grace Lowengrub Shengjie Lu Kelsey Blair Luvisa George William MacCabe William Hunter Macfee Matthew Taylor Manskar Karlie Mikaela Mariboho Mia Alexandra Martin Michael John Martinez Julia Ann Mata Malachi Tusipa Maulupe Kyle Matthias May Emma Marie McClellan Charlie Rusty Mestaz Adam William Meyer Katherine Elizabeth Meyer*
Matthew Medhat Mikhael Tiffany Mittendorfer Arielle Maral Mobayen Kyle Thien Moga Jeehyun Moon Ethan Edward Moos Christopher Michael Moran Zuri Muniz Delaney Ann Nagel Peyton Riley Nasi Nina Nahzee Nasr Evan Basel Nassar Delaina Grace Louise Nelson Timmy Michael Nelson Marcel Pahati Nicasio Shelby Faye Nieman Kaipele Obrero-Jackson Conor James O’Brien Fergus Patrick Daniel O’Connor Diego Ramiro Ortiz Brendan Michael Pagani Seo Jeong Park Soo Young Park Tae Jin Park You Min Park Ivana Patricia Parrott Luca Francesco Pavoncelli William Joseph Payne Kyle John Pellegrino Xie Peng Cory Michael Peoples Alek Christian Peratoner Christopher Colin Perez Megan Louise Petersen Eric William Phillips
Mason Riley Pilkington Corey Adrienne Pound Austin Michael Presutto Micah Jeffrey Pries Emilio Jacob Puga Collin James Quinn Samantha Ramirez Karlen Marie Reinecke Christian Anthony Ricciardi Brooke Elisabeth Robb Troy Frederick Robb Emerson Max Roth Vincent Robert Sackey Ida Kristin Samuelsen Julia Rose Sanchez Jacob Raymond Sandoval Joseph Anthony Santoro Cole Antone Schamber Kaitlynn Ann Schryer Garrett John Sciortino Jonathan Daniel Sears Shane Marshall Sears Corey Joseph Selenski Savannah Cassidy Sexton Austin James Shackleford Di Shen Woo-Cheol Shin Brady Tyler Shockey Eve Rosaleigh Silverman Reagan Mackenzie Smith Jonathan Rohan Somayajulu Nicolette Juliana Spriggs Kate Lauren Stifter Charles Christopher Stremel Chase Aaron Strumpf Blake Arthur Sullivan Mark Andrew Summers Andrew Kevin Swanson Zackary Wain Swapp Zheng Tan Elizabeth Ashley Tin-Maung Luis Daniel Todd Kelly Marie Tordone Elijah David Trimino Kyle Samuel Tweidt Ashlyn Michelle Underwood Charles Joseph Valadez Nicolas Mateo Valdez Mason Richard Vandall Natalie Rose Walker Jack Christopher Walsh Luke Emerson Wattenberg James Dylan Webster Davis McKee Wendzel Noah Michael Whalen Sydney Elizabeth White Nolan David Willett Avery Jackson Williams Kaeli Nicole Wilson Jenny Heejin Woo Ethan Beck Worden You Wu Chuhan Xu Zijie Xu Yi Fei Yan EmilyKate Patricia Yañez Shuyun Yu Yue Ian Yu Armaan Nick Zabihi Michael David Zabran Angelica Maria Zdzienicki Hailun Zeng Mingchen Zhang Zehua Zhang Yuxuan Zou
Saddleback Valley Christian School Class of 2016 * Scholar of Scholars ** Valedictorian National Honor Society
Spencer Joshua Alden Dillon Edward Alinsod Andrew Garrett Ashby Luc Edward Audet Bradley James Barnett Tyshan Anthony Barrett Grayson Tucker Beeman Alexander Edward Bish Alison Elizabeth Brunstetter Gabriela Lorraine Brusseau Jonathan Mark Bunnel* Fabio George Cabezas** Tate Milton Caraway Sean Owen Carpenter Yu-Chun Chen** Abigail Marie Christensen Joseph Michael Coleman Xinxuan Cui Kalani Joshua Wheeler Cummins Casey Grace Cunningham Brenna Lynn Deever** Ryan Hendrik deViso Yinong Dong Nikolas Allan Dunk
Noah Andrew Dyer Anthony James Evans Shannon Caitlin Geraty Connor Harrington Giffin Annika Brooke Gino Jacob Michael Golden James Thomas Gonzales
Hannah Elise Gonzalez** Miguel Nichols Gonzalez** Julia Christine Green** Justin Clay Harrison Lauren Carissa Haverkamp Shiqi He Craig Maxwell Hill
Zack Michael Hollander Jane Victoria House Josiah Akio Howard Jason Christopher Igawa Zhihan Jia Aidan Phillip Johnson Sarah Kristen Kolehmainen
Alexandre Bryan Lee Emilee Grace Levanas Aaron Andre Levesque Xiaoyu Liu Cory Michael Lloyd Dalton Chandler Lohman Megan Delaney Lund
Xiaowen Luo James David Madison Isabel Michelle Manniello Helen Patricia Mitchell David Joel Molina Michelle Mary Moloci Hanna Noel Monette Connor Lee Mudge Taylor Jordan Munck Kaitlin Nicole O’Brien Margo Erin O’Reilly Trevor Bradley O’Reilly Spencer Michael Pack Brian Samuel Peek Caleb Joshua Pinto Jordan Salinas Perez Nathan Andrew Roberts** Jacob Tyler Sandberg Michael Joseph Santaella Brent Douglas Schwab** Shane Karl Sweet Lauryn Nicole Thomas Breanna Alexis Umana** Francesca Jarrett Valentine Emily Ann Walsh Jiahui Wang Yuqin Wang Weipeng Weng Mason Brian Wikoff Esther Anne Williams Jack Ryan Major Wineke Jackson Sterling Wood Courtney Elayne Yacovone Minhua Yan Zhen Yi Zhang Ziwang Zhou Lunhui Zhu
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Class of 2016 ** Valedictorian * Salutatorian
Matene C. Alikhani Luis F. Almanza Michelle E. Amber Rostin Amirani Dunay Bach Elizabeth H. Barbaresi Michael W. Bauer** Gabrielle T. Benck Ginna Byun Andrew C. Cameron Danielle N. Chade Grace E. Chalmers Tyler A. Cheves Jason G. Chin Noah J. Choi Jordan J. Chun Catherine E. Clarey Evan S. Clary Kevin M. Cox Ethan M. Crnic Ariana P. Delgado Charlotte B. Duran Sarah G. Engel Payton C. Fales Erin N. Fitzpatrick Daniel L. Freed
Taylor A. Freitas Hailey S. Frost Drew M. Gaarenstroom Denise Garcia Priscilla M. Garcia Sarah E. Gencarella Leah Ghavami Eduardo I. Gomez Sydney R. Gordon Chase K. Haller Samuel J. Harnisch Mckenna M. Hines Frederick M. Hudoff Rachel L. Ignat Priyanka Jhalani Matthew A. Johnson Logan G. Jones Alain H. Kassarjian Andrew D. Klement James W. Knape Jacob M. Krutcik Nicholas J. Kuljis Veronika R. Laird David A. Larsen Ashley S. Lee Francelia I. Lievanos Daniel R. Lind Derek K. Lindquist Bradley A. Lynds Alyssa M. Maita Alexander M. Marcu Anastasia T. Matty Jacob D. McFarland John S. McGlinn IV McKinley C. McQuaide Michael A. Miller Olivia A. Miller Ryan C. Miller William M. Miyamoto Leila M. Modjtahedi Maxwell H. Morin
Noelani Murayama Jonathan P. Nagel Andrew I. Nallathambi Shelby V. Nicholas Heather R. Nielsen Chloe M. Norris Natalia L. Ohanesian Gabriel Z. Ong Allison Park Blake S. Pasternack Megan P. Phansalkar* Ayda E. Rashtchi Sarah L. Reeves Kendall A. Robison Collin J. Rogers John Rubenacker Grant M. Russell Ramtin Sahafi Sofia M. Sewell Nicholas Shanks Zachary L. Shor Christopher H. Shrikian Aidan C. Smith Laurel J. Smith Owen R. Smith Erik J. Suh Delaney G. Thomas Hanalani K. Thomas Nicholas S. Totah Stewart A. Toubia Emily F. Ursini Alexa C. Vandenburg Brianna R. Vandenburg Nathan M. Victor Alexandra M. Vollero Katherine E. Weaver Jennifer Wechsler Nicholas R. Williams Hydi M. Ybarra Sasha Yousefi Cooper R. Zediker
Capistrano Valley Christian School Class of 2016 ** Valedictorian * Salutatorian
Jeffery Steven Ackerman Olamilekan “Spider” Adetunji Austin Jacob Aguas Shelby Marie Alessi Dylan Bryan Baird Patricia “Patti” Hanako Boyle Ignacio “Nacho” Calleja Junyi “Juni” Cao Christopher “Chris” Lee Cenzer Eric Chagoya Oanh Chau Cameron Michael Conley Joshua “Josh” Michael Fricks Trevor Ray Hagen Jiaxin “Steven” Hao Gavin Michael Harris Emilie Rae Hassinger
Shuolin “Ashley” He Daniel Joshua Herber Justin Hugh Jaeke Lillian “Lilly” Jane Jeltema* Sten Hiroshi Kajitani Jessica Grace Kenaston Michaela Chiemi Krum* Yaqi “Jenny” Li
Xinyou “Joanna” Liang Jinger Lin Yishan “Rebecca” Liu Miao “Amekia” Qi Liu Jeffrey “Jeff” Luc Marchand Aaron Arthur Mariconda Peter “Amazon” Chukwuebuka Nwoye
Emma Gretchen Pecharka Zixun “Roger” Qin Ryan Henson Rapattoni Mai Sato Shayan Sheikholeslami Kexin “Renee” Su Ben Foley Sukut
Zixuan “Esther” Sun KCI Gordon Thompson Lyla Lee Topps Clark Adam Vaughn Jonathan “Jonny” Emory Wellons Nicholas “Nick” Michael Whelan
Taylea Yvette Williamson Wenyi Wu Huan “Crystal” Xiao Zhiqian “Martin” Xu Bingxuan “Kevin” Yu Leying “Eva” Yuan Zining “Amber” Zhu Yiyun “Yvonne” Zhu**
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EDITOR’S PICK
Attendees took to the dance floor at one of the 2015 summer nites concerts. Photo: Allison Jarrell
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15: SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES 6-8 p.m. The city’s annual summer concert series kicks off with a performance by tribute band Creedence Relived. The event also includes dancing, food, beer and wine, a local business expo and free activities for kids. Free to attend. Historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.5911, www.sanjuancapistrano.org.
The List What’s going on in and around town
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Friday | 10 BALLROOM BASH COMMUNITY DANCE 7:30-10:30 p.m. The $10 admission fee includes an East Coast swing lesson followed by dancing to ballroom, swing and Latin recorded hits. There will be decorated tables, plenty of chairs on which to relax and visit with friends, soft drinks, delicious refreshments and free parking. Singles and couples 18 and over. Community Presbyterian Church, 32202 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano.
Saturday | 11 RELAY FOR LIFE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO June 11, 10 a.m.-June 12, 10 a.m. This free community Relay for Life event at The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2016
the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park runs in conjunction with the American Cancer Society’s worldwide fundraising event to end cancer. On June 11, a 10 a.m. opening ceremony will kick things off, followed by a day of walking laps to help fight cancer, live entertainment, a kids’ club, food, games, prizes and raffles. At 9 p.m., a luminaria ceremony will take place around the track. The closing ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on June 12. San Juan Capistrano Sports Park, 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano. For more information contact Danielle Ruiz at or 951.768.2851 or Dee White at 949.280.5251 or dee.white@fmb. com. Follow the local Relay for Life organization on Facebook at “Relay for Life of San Juan Capistrano.” SECOND STAGE STAND-UP 7:30 p.m. The Camino Real Playhouse hosts a lineup of four comedians on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $17.50; reservations are recommended. To purchase tickets, call 949.489.8082 or visit www.comedyintheoc.com. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, www.caminorealplayhouse.org. (Cont. on page 24) Page 23
GETTING OUT (Cont. from page 23) DANA POINT SYMPHONY 7:30 p.m. The Dana Point Symphony Orchestra presents the final event of its four-concert 2016 season with conductor Dean Anderson and featuring Zach Dellinger on viola. Program includes Strauss, “Till Eulenspiegel,” Bruch, “Romance for Viola and Orchestra” and Beethoven, “Eroica.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, seniors and military. Buy tickets online or at the door on a first come, first served basis. St. Edward’s Church, 33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point, www.danapointsymphony.com.
Sunday | 12 SAN CLEMENTE ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Downtown Business Association will host the 21st annual Car Show on Avenida Del Mar in downtown San Clemente. The show will feature about 300 show cars from classic to exotic. The event is free to attend. The venue includes free slot car races, a rock climbing wall and slide for children, food trucks, vendors, DJ entertainment and a live band. Family Assistance Ministries will be raffling items all day as a fundraiser. A free shuttle bus from San Clemente High School will be available for additional parking.
Wednesday | 15 DOWNTOWN SJC FARMERS MARKET 3-7 p.m. Fresh flowers, produce and specialty foods from around 40 vendors in downtown San Juan Capistrano, on the corner of Camino Capistrano and Yorba Street. Occurs every Wednesday. www. farmersmarketsjc.com.
Thursday | 16 THIRD THURSDAY SHOP & DINE SJC 5-8 p.m. Enjoy special promotions, trunk shows, artist demonstrations and more at participating businesses throughout the city of San Juan Capistrano on the Third Thursday of each month. Events take place during the special extended hours of 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 949.493.4700, email info@sanjuanchamber. com or visit www.visitsjc.com/thirdthursdays. MULTI-CHAMBER EVENING NETWORKING MIXER 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join four chambers—San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel—for an evening of networking at the Monarch Beach Resort. Chamber members $12, potential members $20. RSVP to info@sanjuanchamber.com or call 949.493.4700. Monarch Beach Resort, 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point. Page 24
Saturday | 18 ECOLOGY CENTER’S GREEN FEAST WITH ALICE WATERS 6-10 p.m. The Ecology Center’s annual Green Feast is a unique farm-to-table dinner, where guests can enjoy delicious local food and dialogue on the history and future of food. Green Feast with Alice Waters will be prepared by the Chez Panisse team highlighting the region’s best local and organic farms and purveyors. Tickets are $500 and can be purchased at www. theecologycenter.org. All proceeds from Green Feast support The Ecology Center and the Edible Schoolyard Project. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, 949.443.4223. JUNE BAT WALK 7:15-9:15 p.m. Take an evening walk with bat biologist Stephanie Remington to find out what kinds of bats live in Orange County. Experience “bat detectors,” which convert ultrasonic bat sounds to frequencies audible to humans, and learn more about the natural history of local bats. Ages 10 and up. Adults and kids $15, supporters $10. The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, Richard and Donna O’Neil Conservancy, call for directions, 949.489.9778, www.rmvreserve.org.
Sunday | 19 FATHER’S DAY HIKE 9-11 a.m. Take Father’s Day out on the trail this year with a two-mile hike through oak woodlands and sage scrub. Ages 6 and up. Adults $10, kids $5. The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, Richard and Donna O’Neil Conservancy, call for directions, 949.489.9778, www.rmvreserve.org. LOCAL AUTHOR LECTURE SERIES 2:30-4:30 p.m. This month’s Local Author Lecture Series from the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library features a panel honoring multigenerational veterans from WWII, Vietnam and Afghanistan/Iraq. Admission is free, but RSVP is required as space is limited. The Bookstore, 31495A El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.2688, www.facebook.com/sjcfriends.
Tuesday | 21 LUNCH LOCAL 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the San Juan Chamber of Commerce for a networking lunch at San Juan Hills Golf Club’s 19 Sports Bar & Grill, located at 32120 San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano. RSVP to claire@sanjuanchamber.com or call 949.493.4700. For more information, visit www.sanjuanchamber.com. View the full “Event Calendar” at www.thecapistranodispatch.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@thecapistranodispatch.com. www.thecapistranodispatch.com
SJC LIVING PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITY
GUEST OPINION: Moments in Time by Jan Siegel
A Historic Day for San Juan Elementary School
Oldest continual elementary school in Orange County has been designated a historical site
W
ith the end of the school year upon us, it is important to remember how special San Juan Elementary School is to our community. Recently, San Juan Elementary was designated as the 52nd historical site in Orange County. Started in 1850—the year California became the 31st state in the Union—the land was originally donated by Don Juan Forster. The original school house was a oneroom adobe structure. At the time of the American Centennial in 1876, the school building was described as a wooden structure “built near the large pepper tree on Spring Street.” The current building was erected in 1910 and expanded in 1964. Forster, Don Juan Avila and Manuel Garcia served as the first trustees for a new district, which included San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana and Los Angeles. The first teacher at San Juan Elementary was T.J. Scully, who was paid $100 for three months of teaching. When the school in Santa Ana was opened in 1855, his salary was reduced to $75 because he was also teaching for three months in the new school. Once Orange County was created in 1889, Judge Richard Egan became commissioner for all schools in the southern sector of the county, but still continued as a trustee for Capistrano. San Juan Capistrano Elementary School District became the first school district in the new county.
On May 17, San Juan Elementary students, families, teachers and staff joined Principal Sylvia Pule, members of the Orange County Historical Commission, Board President Amy Hanacek and Trustee Gila Jones for the official unveiling of the plaque naming San Juan Elementary an official historical site in Orange County. Other special guests included San Juan Capistrano City Councilman Sam Allevato and Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Executive Director of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Courtesy Ryan Burris/Capistrano Unified School District
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In 1854, the earliest records from the school indicated that the district served 193 children from lower Los Angeles County to San Diego and from the ocean to parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Only 27 of the school-age children were close enough to attend school. The purchase of the land for the school was in 1867. The land value was assessed at $14. The school year was now four MOMENTS IN months long, but there TIME was still no division of By Jan Siegel grades. In 1871, the first state codes of education were enacted and the school went to ninth grade. The attendance had risen to 56 students. In 1910, the district had 125 children within its boundaries and 101 were enrolled in the school. The school year was 178 and one-half days. Today, the San Juan Elementary population is 800 students in grades K-5 and the school year is 180 days. Ilse Byrnes, who was responsible for the recent historical site designation, tried to get the school on the National Registry, but because the original building no longer existed, it was the only site that could hold the historic designation. As an Orange County Historic Commissioner, Ilse was able to get the entire commission to join her in designating San Juan Elementary School as a historical site. Education has gone through a lot of changes in the last 166 years, but you can spend a “Moment in Time” and appreciate San Juan Elementary School, the oldest continual elementary school in Orange County. Jan Siegel is a 28-year resident of San Juan Capistrano. She served on the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission for 13 years and has been a volunteer guide for the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library’s architectural walking tour for 18 years. She was named Woman of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 2005, Volunteer of the Year in 2011 and was inducted into the city’s Wall of Recognition in 2007. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of the The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@ thecapistranodispatch.com.
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SJC LIVING GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love After 50 by Tom Blake
Why Asking Questions is Better Than Giving Advice
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uring my 23 years as a newspaper columnist, I have written 3,500 columns and given lots of advice on the topic of dating, relationships and finding love for people age 50-plus. This week, a reader made my job easier. His name is Bob. He emailed, “You are providing a valuable service to those over 50 who are trying to be out there in the dating game.” That was a nice comment for a columnist to receive. Then, Bob added, “I would like you to consider the subject of advice giving.” At first I thought, “Oh, Bob is probably seeking dating advice, as readers often
do,” so I read further. Bob said, “We all are asked by friends, colleagues, clients, etc., at one time or another, to give them well-intentioned advice. It is tempting to advise them, which can also make us feel good. “As a former management consultant, I was asked for advice often. It is a neat ego trip to hand down the scrolls of wisdom, but a trip I ON LIFE AND rigorously tried to avoid LOVE AFTER 50 because giving advice is By Tom Blake fraught with pitfalls.” Since I dispense a lot of advice, Bob’s comment piqued my interest. He said, “The advice-requester may or may not be giving an accurate picture of all the facts and circumstances, intentionally or unintentionally. Errors of omission can happen because the person cannot or will not admit he or she has contributed to the issue or problem in some way. The person may have a bias, selecting certain facts and leaving out other relevant information. The advice-giver is therefore not in possession of complete information on which to base the advice. “Instead of giving advice, I had a backpack full of questions to pose to the advice-requester. At the end, he or she would thank me for the ‘advice’ after they
had arrived at their own conclusions, solutions, and courses of action. I had not made one statement of advice; I had only asked many questions.” Bob cited some of the questions he used to ask. “Have you thought about approaching the issue from this or that perspective?” “In a similar past experience, how did you handle the situation?” “What are the outcomes—results—you would like to achieve?” “Does the other person share those outcomes?” “Does the other person have similar desired results?” “How do you want to feel about yourself after you put your plan into effect?” Bob pointed out that by asking questions, instead of giving advice, he was assigning the responsibility of the problem and the solution to the person seeking the advice. He also commented on what can happen if advice is given. He said, “What if advice is given and it works absolutely perfectly? What has the requester learned? Nothing, except to return to the advice-giver the next time a problem arises. A dependency (co-dependency?) has been created.” He also pointed out, “What if advice is given and it crashes and burns, fails miserably? Who is to blame? Why, the advice-giver, of course. ‘You told me to do
such and such. I followed your advice and look where it got me? My relationship is ruined, etc.’” Because I am in contact with lots of singles, people often ask why I am not a matchmaker and don’t fix people up. Bob’s above comments remind me why: Fixing up singles seldom works and then the people are mad at me—the fixer-upper. Also, Bob is right about people not including both sides of the story when asking for relationship advice. When people ask me, I usually hear only one side of the story. In the future, I’ll likely be asking more questions, but knowing myself, there will still be advice. Old habits are hard to break. Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. His latest book can be found online at www.smashwords.com/books/view/574810. See his website at www.findingloveafter60. com (Yes, after 60, time rolls on). To comment, email tompblake@gmail.com. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com.
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Glen Miles to Be Inducted into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame COMPILED BY STEVE BREAZEALE
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he spring prep sports season is officially over. Here is a rundown of how several local teams fared after making deep postseason runs.
Glen Miles, seen here playing collegiately for Navy, will be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame on May 25. Photo: Baltimore Sun
1990. Miles also played post-college for the Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club, a prominent amateur team, until 1993. After he graduated from Navy, Miles served in the Marines Corps as an F-18 pilot and graduated from Naval Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) in 1996. He went on to serve as an Air Combat Tactics Instructor. Miles has been a successful preps coach in Southern California and led the Tartans boys lacrosse team to Orange County and Southern Section Championships in 2013 and 2015. CD
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Capo Girls Softball Season in Full Swing Several teams in the Capo Girls Softball league are enjoying successful spring seasons and are gearing up for a run through summer. The league draws players from San Juan Capistrano and neighboring cities. The league’s Capo Crushers 8U AllStars are currently 13-1 on the season and have won back-to-back tournament championships. The team won the Capo Coastal Classic on May 28 and captured the French Valley Wine Country Classic on June 4. The team went a combined 10-0 at the two tournaments. The Capo Chaos 10U All-Stars took second place at the French Valley Wine Country Classic, posting a 3-2 record at the tournament. The team was led by its two pitchers, Annika Veleas and Ashley Kohl, who combined to record 30 strikeouts in five games. The Capo Chaos 12U All-Star team captured second place at the Capo Coastal The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2016
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len Miles, the head coach of the St. Margaret’s boys lacrosse program and former collegiate All-American, will be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2016, the U.S. Lacrosse Board of Directors announced in a press release on May 25. Miles, who had an illustrious playing career that stretched from the United States Naval Academy to the U.S. Men’s National Team to the Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club, will be inducted into the sport’s hall of fame in Maryland on Sept. 10. After graduating from Dulaney High School in Maryland, Miles emerged as a star at Navy. Miles started as a freshman for the Midshipmen and, in the ensuing three years, earned All-American honors for his prowess at the midfield and attack positions. In 1986, Miles led Navy to the NCAA Tournament and an 8-0 start to the season. Miles scored 23 goals and recorded 30 assists that season and earned the Lt. j.g. Donald MacLaughlin Jr. Award, which honors the nation’s best midfielder. Miles would earn a spot on Team USA and was a member of the American team that won the World Lacrosse Championship over Team Canada in Australia in
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The Capo Girls Softball 8U All-Stars won the Capo Coastal Classic tournament on May 28. Photo: Courtesy
Classic on May 28. The team went on to win its division in the French Valley Wine Country Classic on June 4, going a perfect 5-0. Allison Kloft, Macey Leonard, Jadyn Stringfellow and Haylee Robinson combined for four hits and six RBI in the championship game. All three Capo Girls Softball teams will compete in District Championship tournament on June 18, where a berth in the State Championship tournament is on the line. Page 30
Stier Wins Seated Shot Put at State Track and Field Meet Saddleback Valley Christian freshman Kendall Stier made school history by becoming a CIF State Champion on June 4. Stier, who has cerebral palsy, won the women’s seated shot put at the CIF State Track and Field Championships in Clovis. Steir accomplished the feat in style. The freshman set a new state record in the event when her fi fth throw measured 10-feet-11.25-inches. Steir will head to a national Paralympic meet in July, according to SVC athletic director Bert Bergen. Lions Baseball Falls in Semifinals The JSerra baseball team got so close to the top, only to fall just short once again. For the second time in three years, the top-ranked Lions lost in the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 Championships, which is regarded as one of the toughest championships to win in the Southland. The Lions ran up against a red-hot Harvard-Westlake team that barnstormed its way to the division finals despite being a wild card team. Harvard-Westlake had to play its way into the Division 1 bracket, and did so by defeating Westlake, J.W. North and Cypress, the fourth-ranked team in Division 1, before toppling JSerra. The Lions fell to Harvard-Westlake 2-0 in what was a classic pitcher’s duel on May 31. The Lions sent out their ace Collin Quinn, a side-arm thrower who entered the game with perfect 12-0 record as a
Saddleback Valley Christian freshman Kendall Stier won the seated shot put event at the CIF State Track and Field Championships on June 4. Photo: Courtesy
starter. Harvard-Westlake countered with sophomore Jesse Bergin, who spun a complete game four-hitter and blanked a prodigious JSerra lineup that had scored 202 runs in 34 games. It was the first time the Lions were shut out of a game in 2016. Harvard-Westlake scored twice in the fourth inning following an RBI triple by Leo Kaplan and a Casey Slattery single. SVC Volleyball Breaks Through for Regional Title Win There was no denying the Saddleback Valley Christian boys volleyball’s team run at history. SVC, fresh of claiming its record fourth consecutive CIF-SS Championship, swept its way through the CIF SoCal Regional Division III Championships to claim the programs first-ever regional title. The Warriors defeated Jordan of Long Beach for the divisional title 25-13, 25-12, 25-12 on May 28. SVC had lost in the regional finals in 2014 and 2015. Senior Noah Dyer led the Warriors with 21 kills against Jordan. Dyer led a strong senior class of SVC players, a group that includes Spencer Alden, Josiah Howard and Trevor O’Reilly, that have been with the program the past four seasons. The Warriors were dominant throughout the postseason. They never lost a set in the playoffs and recorded eight consecutive straight-set victories. CD