Community Scholarships and Awards

 

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship                                                                      Catherine Cheney

Funded by the Freedom Forum to honor Neuharth, founder of the Freedom Forum and USA Today, and assisted by the Close Up Foundation.  Awarded to students who possess qualities of “free spirit” and are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. 

            Presented by Rene Vela

 

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Award to Female Valedictorians

 

Annika Burnett, Kathryn Francis, Jacqueline Goldstein, Katherine Henry, Megan Hunter,

Esther Jun, Alice Lee, Jessica C. Lee, Emily Poplawski, Kari Yahiro

            Presented by Jo-Ellen Gould

 

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)                                                            Jacqueline Goldstein

  Jeff Rickel Memorial Scholarship (Palos Verdes Region 10)                                                    

Awarded for good sportsmanship, service, and play in AYSO.

Presented by Debby Stegura

 

Audubon Youth Environmental Service (YES!) Youth Council Award                                 Lynn Hiel

Awarded for organizing environmental activities including the PVHS “E” Club and showing a commitment to education, outreach, leadership, stewardship, and advocacy.

            Presented by Jess Morton

 

Bobbie J. Meier Memorial Scholarship                                                                                 Kristina Lee

Administered by the PVP Council of PTA’s to assist creative, intelligent, young women to begin their college studies in business administration, marketing or journalism.

            Presented by Joanne Petow

 

California Scholarship Federation (CSF)                       Catherine Cheney, Kathryn Francis,

Lynn Hiel, Jessica C. Lee, Lisa Mar

Awarded for academic achievement, strength of character, commitment to excellence, leadership, and dedication and service to PVHS.

Presented by Aileen Willoughby

 
Education Financing Foundation COSMOS Award                                                            Kevin McCully

Awarded for academic achievement, exceptional leadership, and an interest in pursuing math or science.

            Presented by Becky Baiers

 
Evelyn Lee Neidengard Memorial Scholarship                                                                 Daniel Fiedler

Awarded for outstanding achievement in the Humanities.

Evelyn was one of PVHS’s original English teachers and a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Presented by Alta Graham

 

Harry M. Brandel, Jr. Scholarship                                                                               Lindsey Nam

Awarded to students in the Palos Verdes Homes Association membership interested in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Fine Arts.

            Presented by Nancy Brandel

 

Jack Bagdasar Memorial Scholarship                                                                               Anne Stewart
Awarded to a student who shows commitment to children and demonstrates the ability and desire to be a teacher.
            Presented by Elisa Bagdasar

 

Jungran Khwarg Memorial Scholarship                                                               Esther Jun, Alice Lee

Awarded to a music student who has shown great talent and effort in classical music in honor of Korean-born pianist, Jungran Khwarg.  Sponsored by the Khwarg and Davidson families.

            Presented by Shellie Parkinson

 

Kiwanis Club California-Nevada-Hawaii SOAP Scholarship                     Tiffany Hsu, Kristina Lee

Kiwanis Foundation award in honor of Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. for community service.

            Presented by Jayme Williams

 
Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates

Kiwanis Club Scholarship for Academic Merit                                         Emily Chen, Jessica C. Lee

Cliff Welsh Memorial Award for Community Service                                               Kristina Lee, Lisa Mar

Presented by Rori Roje

 

Los Angeles Air Cargo Association                                                                Alexandra Schleicher

Awarded to exceptional students of active family members of LACA.

            Presented by Richard Schleicher

 

Los Angeles Pediatric Society Edward M. Rissman Scholarship                                 Emily Chen
Awarded for excellence in the Gene Black Summer Medical Internship.

            Presented by Jayme Williams

 

Malaga Bank Dixie Lee Duston Memorial Scholarship                                    Thomas Funnell

Awarded for outstanding achievement in Economics.

Presented by Kevin Cooper

 

National Charity League Scholarship                                             Morgan Paterson, Anne Stewart

Sponsored by the Peninsula Chapter of NCL, Inc. and awarded for academic performance, school activities, community service, and personal character.

            Presented by Leslie Chambers

 

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship                        Benjamin Rowen

Awarded for significant achievement to produce fine Navy and Marine Corps officers to serve as leaders representing our country. 

            Presented by Commander Dave Rupp

 

Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club Scholarship                     Lea Defrance, Morgan Paterson

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular activities.

Presented by Christine Pearson

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Association of Realtors        Kristina Lee, Angela Park, Anne Stewart

Awarded for outstanding achievement and contributions to school and community.

Presented by Allen Bond and Darryl Stolz

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce                                                         Anne Stewart

Awarded for good citizenship and active participation in both school and community.

            Presented by Kay Finer

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Coordinating Council                                            Blessing Waung, Kevin Webb

  Teen Service Award for volunteer service, leadership, and commitment.

            Presented by Sue Bowman

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Council of PTA’s                                                              Hanalise Huff

   50th Golden Anniversary Scholarship

Sponsored by Trump National Golf Club and awarded to a student positively influenced by the PTA.

            Presented by Erin LaMonte and Amy Ball

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Lions Club                                                        Dane Bryant, Anne Stewart

Awarded for outstanding home/school/community service and academic achievement.

Presented by Doug Noble

 

Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary Scholarship                        Emily Chen, Lisa Mar, Lindsey Nam,

Awarded for academic excellence, school leadership, activities, and citizenship.               Morgan Paterson

            Presented by Joan Behrens

 

Palos Verdes Woman’s Club Scholarship                     Esther Jun, Anne Stewart, Kevin Webb

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement, extracurriculars, leadership, and honors.

Presented by Audrey Dahlgren

 

Richard Nishimoto Memorial Scholarship                                                                     Kari Yahiro

Sponsored by the South Bay F.O.R. Junior Sports Association for academic achievement and community service to youth sports programs in the South Bay.

            Presented by Sue Bowman

 

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship                                                                        Katherine Henry

Awarded by the State of California for academic merit to promote student excellence and achievement.

            Presented by Chris Bowles

 

San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA Youth Membership Award                             Brett Kadowaki, Lisa Mar

Awarded for leadership and good citizenship throughout the school year.

            Presented by Morgan Keach

 
Silver Spur Elementary School PTA Scholarship                                                 Blessing Waung

Awarded to a Silver Spur Alumni for excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.

Presented by Kristin Curren

 

State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship                                                         Roger Kwan

Sponsored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation for outstanding achievement.

            Presented by Becky Baiers

 

Tall Club International                                                                                                 Carson Chodos

Awarded to a vertically gifted female student to promote tall awareness around the globe.

            Presented by Jayme Williams

 

 
Thomas J. Heffernan Memorial Scholarship                                                                  Ernesto Perez

Awarded in support of boys soccer at PVHS to a student with a strong work ethic and respect for the game of soccer.

Presented by Rich Heffernan

 

USC Alumni of South Bay Scholarship                                                                                 Kristina Lee

Awarded for school and community service, academics, potential leadership and involvement at USC, and enthusiasm in USC and the Trojan Family.

            Presented by Sherry Bentley

 

The Vernon Walt Arts Memorial Scholarship                                                                    Jirard Khalil

Sponsored by the Palos Verdes Woman’s Club for Excellence in the Arts.

Presented by Audrey Dahlgren

 

 

 

 

Junior Book Awards

 

 
Brigham Young University Book Award                                                                              Ryan Paullin

Awarded for academic excellence, outstanding character, and exemplary citizenship. 

Presented by Joan Behrens

 

Northwestern University Book Award                                                                              Luke Hawley

Awarded for outstanding curiosity, innovation, passion, integrity, and achievement.

Presented by Joan Behrens

 

Princeton University Book Award                                                                                  Sara Lazor

Awarded for exceptional academic talent.

Presented by Sue Bowman

 

Smith College Book Award                                                                                                Chanel Walker

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and concern for others.

Presented by Diane Sylvia

 

Wellesley College Book Award                                                                                    Joo Kyung Nicole Kim

Awarded for exceptional academics, character, and personal contributions to school and/or community.

Presented by Tammy Hung

 

 

 

 

 

 

Palos Verdes High School Awards

 

These seniors are recognized for outstanding effort and performance as well as academic excellence in the following areas:

 

 

English Department

   Achievement in Composition                                                                    Annika Burnett, Kari Yahiro

   Achievement in Literature                                                                                      Cosmo Spinosa

Presented by Jeff Mirosavich

   Overall Excellence in Language Arts                                                                                Molly Perkins

Presented by Sacha Duncan

 

 

Foreign Language Department

   Outstanding French Student                                                                                                     Roger Kwan

Presented by Tim Gaylord

   Outstanding Japanese Student                                                                                               Brenton Berna

Presented by Tadashi Suzuki

   Outstanding Spanish 4AP Student                                                                                   Annika Burnett
   Most Outstanding Spanish Student                                                                                         Chaz Daum

Presented by Gina Calescibetta for Cecilia Remeta

 

 

Mathematics Department

   Outstanding Achievement in AP Statistics & AP Calculus                                         Megan Hunter
   Outstanding Achievement in BC Calculus & Multivariable Calculus                        Gina Kassai
   Math Club Award for Outstanding Performance & Dedication                          Jacqueline Goldstein
   Overall Excellence in Mathematics                                                                       Katherine Henry

   The California Department of Education

      and the California Mathematics Council Award                                              Katherine Henry

Presented by Ed Mertens

 

 

Science Department

  Achievement in Biology                                                                                                          Lindsey Nam

  Achievement in Chemistry                                                                                        Jacqueline Goldstein

  Achievement in DARPA / Scientific Research            Katrina DeSimone, Gina Kassai, Aaron Schwartz

  Achievement in Environmental Science                                                       Molly Perkins, Jessica Tibor

  Achievement in Physics                                                                               Megan Hunter, Gina Kassai
  Overall Excellence in Science                                                                                                  Jessica C. Lee

Presented by Eva Stamper

 

 

 

Social Science Department

   Achievement in Economics                                                                                       Megan Hunter

            Presented by Kevin Cooper

   Achievement in Government                                                                                                  Tej Patel

            Presented by Louis Harley

   Achievement in Mock Trial                                                                                                      Emily Tibor

            Presented by Tecia Barton

   Achievement in Model United Nations                                                                                          Esther Jun

            Presented by Bryce Stoddart

   Achievement in Psychology                                                      Elizabeth Peterson, Tammy Torres

            Presented by Bryce Stoddart

   Overall Excellence in the Social Sciences                                                                       Megan Hunter

            Presented by Dugan Miller

 

                         

Student Publications

   Newspaper / The Point                                             Annika Burnett, Angela Park, Blessing Waung

            Presented by Pat Linehan

   Yearbook / The Triton                                                                Jacqueline Goldstein, Jessica C. Lee

Presented by Jessica Nelson

 

 

Visual & Performing Arts Department

   Art History AP                                                                               Katherine Henry, Carol Soteropulos

   Ceramics                                                                                                       Albert Chua, Sarah Hopper

            Presented by Joe Pinkelman

   Digital Animation                                                                                                                      Jacob Rogers

   Digital Photography                                                                           Ashley Hagan, Jocelyn Hall

            Presented by Kristy Jimenez

   Painting and Drawing                                                                                               Patricia Lee, Yasu Sato

            Presented by Jessica Nelson

   Sculpture                                                                                                    Olivia Hayden, Mark Milutin

            Presented by Chris Herbst

   Overall Excellence in the Visual Arts                                                                                 Lindsey Nam

            Presented by Joe Pinkelman

   Drama                                               Daniel Fiedler, Jirard Khalil, Stephanie Marr, Lara Vancans

   Musical Theatre                                                                                                Amanda Baker, Jeff Martin

            Presented by Joe Pinkelman for Kari Stoten

   Jazz Band                                                                                                                      Luke Punnakanta

   Orchestra                                                                                                               Esther Jun, Alice Lee

            Presented by Shellie Parkinson

   Choreo                                                                                                                                   Janet Mizuno

            Presented by Kathleen Mastan

   Live From 205                                                                                 Catherine Cheney, Chris Gewehr

   Video Production                                                                                                                  Daniel Marino

            Presented by Rene Vela

 

 

Associated Student Body (ASB) Council Award                                    Derek Davis, Chika Kameda

Awarded to a student who goes above and beyond expectations

 and represents both the heart and spirit of Palos Verdes High School.

Presented by Ali Thorn

 

 
National Honor Society                                                        Lea Defrance, Tiffany Hsu, Blessing Waung

Awarded for Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.

            Presented by Susie Estabrook

 

 

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)                     Presented by Chris Bowles

 

  ~ Commended students (top 5% of over one million students on the PSAT)

 

Annika Burnett, Emily Chen, Taylor Cocke, Chaz Daum, Lea Defrance, Olivia Hayden,

Megan Hunter, Jer-Bin Hwung, Esther Jun, Alice Lee, Jessica C. Lee, Patrick Michaels,

Luke Punnakanta, Jacob Rogers, Carol Soteropulos, Clark Uemura, Kevin Webb, Dana Wiley

 

  ~ National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars (top 3% of over 150,000 Hispanic students)

 James Christopher Peterka, Carol Soteropulos, Tammy Torres

 

  ~ Finalists (top 1% - eligible for consideration for NMSC scholarship)           Angela Park, Molly Perkins

 

  ~ Merit Scholarship Recipients                                                       Katherine Henry, Blessing Waung

 

 
Scholar Athlete Awards                                                                       Presented by Brett Egan

Awarded to seniors who achieved a 3.75 gpa and made outstanding contributions to their sport.

 

Andrew Blankenship, Dane Bryant, Alexandra Fenton, Sho Funai, Michael Leibfried,

Dean Mraz, Andrew Nelson*, Matthew Richardson*, Scott Schachter, Carol Soteropulos,

Anne Stewart, Kristen Tyler, Kari Yahiro*                                                    * multiple sports

 

 

Perfect Attendance Award                                Eric Davis, Tiffany Hsu, Ernesto Perez, Megan Schoettler

Seniors with perfect attendance throughout high school.

Presented by Sue Bowman

 

 
Palos Verdes High School Class of 2006 Valedictorians            Presented by Chris Bowles

 

Annika Burnett, Kathryn Francis, Sho Funai, Jacqueline Goldstein, Katherine Henry,

Megan Hunter, Esther Jun, Alice Lee, Jessica C. Lee, Emily Poplawski, Kari Yahiro

 

 
 
Inauguration of the 2006-07 Palos Verdes High School Student Body President

 by Ali Thorn

                        Outgoing:  Lisa Mar                         Incoming:  Brianne Chan

 

 

 

Principal’s Award                                     Tiffany Hsu & Victoria Hsu

     Blessing Waung & Betty Waung

 

Special recognition for students and parents deemed by Principal Chris Bowles to have made outstanding contributions and performed meritorious service to Palos Verdes High School.