Cheyenne S.

A graduate of Moorpark Community High School, Cheyenne distinguished herself with an exemplary work ethic, and was always the first to arrive and last to leave at school, even going so far as taking college courses while still in high school. In her…

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Danna S.

A graduate of Newbury Park High School, Danna served as the Student Body President, was selected to represent the United States as the Closing Ceremony Speaker at the Hugh O’ Brian Youth Leadership World Leadership Congress in Washington D.C., and vo…

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Devan T.

A graduate of El Camino High School, Devan was the president of the National Arts Honors Society, helped teach young people about finances as an instructor at The Money Camp, and created a drama class for teens with developmental disabilities. In her…

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Eleana S.

A graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, Eleana was a participant in the Summer Leadership Seminar at the Naval Academy, the Drum Major for her school music program, and started a tutoring program for elementary school students. In her essay, she wro…

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Hans G.

A graduate of Newbury Park High School, Hans created his school’s first annual literary magazine, served as president of the Academic Decathlon team, and started Operation Gratitude, a campaign that gathered supplies to send to troops overseas. His e…

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Holly S.

A graduate of Rio Mesa High School, Holly was captain of both her cross country and soccer teams. As a leader in her church, Holly helped build orphanages, feed the homeless, and teach Vacation Bible School. In her essay, Holly wrote, “Every man, wom…

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Iona H.

A graduate of The Thacher School, Iona was the Head Junior Girls Prefect. As a volunteer for the Therapeutic Riding of Thacher Program she worked with physically and mentally disabled children and taught them to ride horses. She was also a co-captain…

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Julian B.

A graduate of Oak Park High School, Julian coordinated and ran a program called Angels, designed to help at risk teens develop leadership skills. Julian also served as a Safe School Ambassador as he prevented violence and bullying on campus. When wri…

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Kyle L.

A graduate of Foothill Technology High School, Kyle raised money for and helped build an orphanage in Nicaragua, is a peer leader at his church, and was team captain for his water polo team. The first person in his family to go to college, Kyle wrote…

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Lily B.

A graduate of Royal High School, Lily created the Invisible Children Club to raise money for a school in Uganda and created a team to welcome and keep contact with newcomers in her church youth group. In her essay, she wrote that the American Dream,…

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Lisa F.

A graduate of Pacifica High School, Lisa was the secretary of College Club, volunteered at St. John’s Hospital, and immersed herself in many different activities, including Dance Club, Future Leaders of America, and Educational Talent Search. In her…

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Megan A.

A graduate of Westlake High School, Megan was the student manager for the Westminster Free Clinic where she helped give medical attention to the poor, was President of the Future Medical Professionals Club, and was selected to participate in the Chic…

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