Cornelia Connelly School • Anaheim, California

2015 Graduation Issue

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2015 Graduation Issue

Be fearless and know that, just by the very nature of who you are, you will never fail to inspire those you serve.

– Hannah Butler ‘15

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Class of 2015

NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION programJacquelyn Cutts

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION GOLD sealbearersThe following students demonstrated consistent and superior scholarship and service. California Scholarship Federation awards Life Membership in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement for at least four semesters in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

Janine Jamal AbdelmutiMedina AliSarah Elisabeth BomwellHannah Louise ButlerMichelle ChenDominique Adele CodjiaJacquelyn Michelle CuttsMiranda Sophia DemetorEmilee Cathryn Harding Friend

Cassidy Faith HalfordMia Ellette Kim Jiaqin “Starry” LaiJing LiuCassidy Alexandra Raine MazelinNatalie Marie MinnetianAndrea MurilloBinh Nhat NgoRosalind Violet Nolde

Ashley Marie Buan OrateMolly Mulvehill PascaleDisni Angela PereraJaclyn Anne RamosAlyssabeth ReyesRuskka RuiRebecca Thérèse SheaSabrina Ann SotoGabriela Marie Taylor

Anling TongCarmen Isabella VeraGuo “Victoria” YuJulia Katherine ZamoraDaniela N. ZavalaHongjiao Zhao

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Janine Jamal Abdelmuti ....................................California State University, Fullerton Hazel Priscilla Aguilar-Castellanos^ .............California State University, Los Angeles Medina Ali .............................................................Saddleback College Divya Amruthkumar ..........................................University of San Francisco Sarah Elisabeth Bomwell*C .............................University of California, RiversideHannah Louise Butler*^S .................................Syracuse University Michelle Chen*^ .................................................University of Connecticut Dominique Adele Codjia*M ............................University of Southern California Jacquelyn Michelle Cutts*^S ...........................Salve Regina University Miranda Sophia Demetor^C ...........................University of California, Santa Cruz Samantha Rose Edwards ...................................Concordia University - Irvine Emilee Cathryn Harding Friend^C .................Marist-LdM – Florence, Italy Emily Giles^ ..........................................................Cerritos College Cassidy Faith Halford*S ....................................Cornell University Tita Hongharnnarong ........................................Irvine Valley College (Finance ) Jordan Marie Kendall^ .......................................Kansas State University Mia Ellette Kim*^C .............................................University of San Diego Jiaqin “Starry” Lai*^ ...........................................Pennsylvania State University, Abington Chanelle Rose Tupue Leva^ .............................Fullerton College Qiqi Lin^ ................................................................Loyola Marymount UniversityJing Liu M ...............................................................University of Washington Cassidy Alexandra Raine Mazelin*^S............Marist College Katelynn Haley Mello^ ......................................Fullerton College Natalie Marie Minnetian*S ..............................University of California, Berkeley Andrea Murillo*^ ................................................University of San Francisco Elizabeth Johanna Neal^...................................Santiago Canyon College Samantha Marie Nevarez^ ...............................Mount St. Mary’s University (Chalon) Binh Nhat NgoM .................................................California State University, Long Beach Rosalind Violet Nolde^ .....................................University of Redlands Ashley Marie Buan Orate*^C ..........................West Coast UniversityWinnie Pan^ .........................................................University of Massachusetts, Amherst Molly Mulvehill Pascale* ..................................Southern Oregon University Disni Angela Perera* ..........................................California State University, Fullerton Jaclyn Anne Ramos* ...........................................Golden West College (Nursing) Alyssabeth Reyes*^C .........................................Villanova University Alyssa Irma Rodriguez^ ....................................Marymount California University Ruskka Rui^M ......................................................University of California, Irvine Rebecca Thérèse Shea*^S ................................University of San Diego Sabrina Ann Soto*C ...........................................Loyola Marymount University Zoë Elise Stanley^...............................................St. John’s University - Queens Campus Gabriela Marie Taylor*^S .................................Franciscan University of SteubenvilleEimi Thompson ....................................................San Diego State University Anling Tong ...........................................................Irvine Valley College Carmen Isabella Vera*S ....................................Chapman University Guo “Victoria” Yu ...............................................The New School - Eugene Lang College Julia Katherine Zamora*^ .................................Saint Mary’s College of California Daniela N. Zavala*^ ............................................Chapman University Hongjiao Zhao^C ................................................Michigan State University

College Choices (as of June 2015)

*National Honor Society

^ - Senior Exit Interview – Passed with Distinction

C – Cum Laude

M – Magna Cum Laude

S – Summa Cum Laude

College Bound

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The Connelly CupCornelia Connelly School’s highest honor is awarded to the graduate who best exemplifies the Holy Child ideal in Christian leadership, loyalty, achievement in studies and dedicated service.

Hannah Butler & Gabriela Taylor

Head of SchoolThe Head of School Award is given to a senior who leads by action and example. She is respected by her peers and her teachers. She possesses great strength of character. This year’s recipient has served as an admissions ambassador, a club officer, has been a vital member of the Mock Trial team, and is senior class president. She genuinely brings good to those around her and makes her environment a better place.

Dominique Codjia

The Jacqueline Vail Memorial AwardJacqueline was a 1982 graduate and an accomplished artist. She died after a long, valiant struggle with cystic fibrosis. The award, established by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vail, and her sister, Joan, is given to a senior who has shown extraordinary ability in the arts along with high academic standing.

Natalie Minnetian

Cornelian Leadership AwardLeadership is a gift to be discovered and nurtured. Many Connelly students come to the school with leadership potential, and during their years here experience many opportunities for the development and sharing of this gift. The Cornelian Leadership Award is granted to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in service to the entire school community.

Alyssabeth Reyes

Jeanne-Marie Jordan Memorial Award

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jordan in memory of

their daughter, is given to the graduate who is nominated by her classmates

and best exemplifies a spirit of friendliness, dedication to Connelly and cooperation with faculty and students.

Alyssa Rodriguez

Saint Teresa of AvilaRecognized for her innovative and

authoritative scholarship and her contemplative spirituality, Saint Teresa

of Avila was a woman doctor of the church. This award is given to the senior

who modeled Saint Teresa’s intellect and charism of service – a student who

distinguished herself in religious studies throughout her four years at Connelly.

Gabriela Taylor

Top Academic AverageThis award is given to the student who achieved the top

academic average in her four years at Connelly.

Hannah Butler, Natalie Minnetian and Rebecca Shea

in the Spotlight

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Family

TiesFrom top left to right:

Nolde sisters: Rosalind, Grace (’07), Virginia (’09) and Madeline (’12)

Miranda and Hannah (’12) Demetor

Medina and Leila (’13) Ali

Divya and Priya (’12) Amruthkumar

Hannah and Haylie (’13) Butler

Rebecca and Jamie (’09) Shea

Sabrina and Danielle (’08) Soto

Ashley Orate with cousins Kayla (’17) and Kassandra (’14) Orate

Hazel Aguilar with Melanie Aguilar-Castellanos (’08) Dominique and Mireille (’16) Codjia Janine and Janan (’13) Abdelmuti

A beaming Molly Pascale processes down the aisle.

Senior Activities and graduation highlights

Zoe Stanley happily receiving her diploma from Bruce Stuart.

A radiant Emily Giles. Miranda Demetor and Jaclyn Ramos share a fun moment.

A pensive moment for Jacquelyn Cutts.

A beaming Qiqi (Paris) Lin stands proudly.

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Starry Lai and Charlotte Zhao flash big smiles.

Hazel Aguilar is all smiles as she heads to the ceremony.

From top left to right:

Alyssa Rodriguez steps forward to receive the Jeanne-Marie Jordan Memorial Award for friendliness, much to the delight of her fellow graduates. Mia Kim received her diploma from her mother, Connelly alumna, Irene Samson.Cassidy Mazelin received her diploma from her mother and Connelly alumna, Angela Mazelin.Class President, Dominique Codjia, addresses the audience.ASB President, Hannah Butler, welcomed everyone.Members from the 1st graduating class were present to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation: Patty Desmarais, Karen Benjamin Donner, Karen Risvold dePriest, Nancy Carroll Jambon, Kathy Hurlbut Sprinkles, Cindy Trechter Foley, Sharon MelbergSr. Francine with members of the Board of Trustees: Suzanne DeVaney; Terry Shoop, Joan Jung ’78, Max Lopez, Dave Rivers, Bruce Stuart, Priscila Forbes, Kathy Sprinkles ’65, Al Marino and Sr. Francine.Sr. Francine presented guest speaker and Connelly alumna, Kathy Sprinkles ’65, with a gift.

2015 Connelly graduates

& guestscelebrate the

50th anniversary of the first

graduating class!

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Connelly’s athletic program provides a comprehensive program for students every season, and seeks to develop each student’s

full potential for leadership and cooperation through teamwork. This year marked the first season Connelly’s soccer and softball teams were able to host home games on their own field due to the opening of the new Sullivan-Henry Athletic Field, which was named after beloved, long-time P.E. teacher, Timmerie Sullivan Henry. Bishop Vann celebrated a special Mass to bless and dedicate the field.

Koala Sports

arranging donated outfits for clients re-entering the work force.

5 Connelly alumna and art teacher, Pam Toomey, admires junior, Erin Wolfe’s, new class ring.

6 Cassidy Mazelin helped an elementary student with his school work at Riviera Elementary School.

7 Sophomores were awarded Best Costumes and Best Overall Director for Through the Looking Glass. Sophia Albanese and Hanna Adams turned in brilliant performances as the White Queen and Alice, respectively.

8 Junior, Katherine Meland, gets a hug and a rose from her Connelly family member during the Ring Ceremony.

9 Students spent the day at Bolsa Chica Wetlands planting and weeding native plants.

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Student Life

1 Freshmen, Tiffany Lubrino and Brenda Ceja, entertained the audience as they interact in an interview session in Brief Interviews with Internet Cats.

2 Juniors, Katherine Tinio and Katrina Brunter, turned in a great performance in We Open Tomorrow Night?!, which featured an array of Connelly juniors acting out a chaotic talent show dress rehearsal.

3 The senior class accomplished something no other Connelly class has done – they took home the win for Best Overall Play for the 3rd year in a row for First Day, which was written by seniors Dominique Codjia, Ashley Orate and Samantha Nevarez.

4 Students helped out at Working Wardrobe, a non-profit organization that helps men, women, veterans and young adults in crises re-enter the workforce each year. The girls folded, organized and

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS

LINDA JURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Katherine Tinio. THE SR. MARY JOHN AWARD: Veronica PerryTHE SR. HELEN MARY WEISBROD AWARD: Elizabeth Craig CONNELLY’S READER OF THE YEAR (READER HAS CHECKED OUT OVER 70 BOOKS): Elizabeth NealNATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM: Jacquelyn CuttsTHE WELLESLEY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD: Noelle FischerRENSSELAER AWARD: Nicole Larkin THE EDWARD A. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Anna De La RosaACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDSPRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD: Julia ZamoraSCHOOLSFIRST WORTHY STUDENT AWARD: Lauren Conser and Kaycee Greene RETREAT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Sarah Bomwell, Jacquelyn Cutts, Alyssa Rodriguez, Gabriela Taylor

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYNew Members: Seniors:Michelle Chen, Mia Kim, Starry Lai, Cassidy Mazelin, Andrea Murillo, Molly Pascale, Jaclyn RamosJuniors:Mireille Codjia, Deepali Ernest, Viviana Gonzalez, Nicole Larkin, Amy Lee, Katherine McCutcheon, Laura Reyes, Marisa Welch, Elisabeth Wolfe, Erin WolfeSophomores:Hanna Adams, Sophia Albanese, Miranda Arendt, Nicole Berbiglia, Sydney Cayas, Domenica Diaz, Isabelle Fabrizio, Kaycee Greene, Bridgette Guerra, Catherine Hand, Alisa Huang, Danielle Lee, Kelly Kallini, Katsya Kennedy, Nabeeha Khan, Kathryn Krebs, Sarah Michael, Kayla Orate, Josie Ortiz-Reauso, Emma Pearson, Juliana Resong, McKenna Rivers, Alejandra Rodriguez, Tabitha Rollins, Mary Katherine SweeneySeniors that received cords for graduation:Hannah Butler, Sarah Bomwell, Michelle Chen, Dominique Codjia, Jackie Cutts, Cassidy Halford, Mia Kim, Starry Lai, Cassidy Mazelin, Natalie Minnetian, Ashley Orate, Alyssa Reyes, Disni Perera, Rebecca Shea, Carmen Vera, Daniela Zavala, Julia Zamora, Sabrina Soto, Gabriela TaylorPRESIDENTIAL AWARDSThe President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence is earned by students with an unweighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher as calculated at the end of first semester this year.

Class of 2018 Sarah Alswairki earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence.Marisa Arias received a medal in Physical EducationAmy Borbridge received a medal in Ancient History, an honorable

mention in English I, an honorable mention in Religious Studies I, an honorable mention in Algebra II/Trigonometry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Brenda Ceja received a medal for Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, an honorable mention for Ancient World History, an honorable mention for Religious Studies I, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Lauren Conser received a medal for Honors Biology, a medal for Religious Studies I, a medal for Physical Education, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Anna De La Rosa received an honorable mention for Latin I and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Anna served on the Marketing Committee.

Madelynn Dodds received an honorable mention in Physical EducationBrianna Hernandez received a medal for Biology and earned the

President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.Aimee Jimenez earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence.Joanna Juarez a certificate for serving on the Marketing committeeCalista Lat received a medal for Spanish I and earned the President’s

Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.Maggie Laton received an honorable mention in Physical EducationEmily Lee earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence.Lisa Liang received a medal for Honors Algebra I and an honorable

mention for Studio Art 1 & 2Tiffany Lubrino received a medal for Algebra I, an honorable mention for

Advanced Women’s Ensemble, an honorable mention for Spanish I, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Vanessa Maldonado received an honorable mention in Biology and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Breeana Martinez received a medal for Algebra I.Katherine McIntosh received a medal for Physical Education & Marketing

Committee.Isabelle Panganiban has received a medal for Honors English I, a

medal for Spanish I, an honorable mention for Honors Algebra I, an honorable mention for Honors Biology, an honorable mention for Ancient Civilizations and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Senneca Salameh earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Sophie Song received an honorable mention for Studio Art 1 &2Christina Tomas received a medal for Religious Studies I, an honorable

mention for Honors English I and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Colleen Wolfe received medals for English I, Biology, Ancient History, an honorable mention Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Colleen served on the Marketing Committee.

Bryte Wood earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Class of 2017 Hanna Adams received an honorable mention for Honors World

History, an honorable mention for Religious Studies 3 and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Sophia Albanese received a medal for Honors Chemistry, a medal for Studio Art 1 & 2, an honorable mention for Honors English II, an honorable mention for Mock Trial, an honorable mention for Honors Geometry, an honorable mention for Latin II, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Sahar Ameen received an honorable mention for Religious Studies II.Miranda Arendt received a medal for Honors Geometry, an honorable

mention for Advanced Women’s Ensemble, an honorable mention for Honors Chemistry, an honorable mention for Religious Studies II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Nicole Berbiglia received an honorable mention for Spanish II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Victoria Castaneda served on the Academic Council.Sydney Cayas earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence.Domenica Diaz received a medal for Honors English II, a medal for

Honors World History, a medal for Religious Studies II, an honorable mention for Honors Geometry, an honorable mention for Honors Chemistry, an honorable mention for Bella Voce and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Domenica also served on the Academic Council.

Isabelle Fabrizio received an honorable mention for Handbell Ensemble and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Kaycee Greene received a medal for World History, an honorable mention for Honors Geometry, an honorable mention for Religious Studies III and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Kaycee also served on the Marketing Committee.

Bridgette Guerra received a medal for Religious Studies II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Catherine Hand received a medal for Bella Voce and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Alisa Huang received an honorable mention for Religious Studies II, an honorable mention for Spanish I and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Moon Jin received an honorable mention for GeometryKelly Kallini received an honorable mention for Honors Geometry, an

honorable mention for World History and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Katsya Kennedy received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry and an honorable mention in Chemistry.

Nabeeha Khan received a medal in Honors Chemistry and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Nabeeha also received a certificate for participating on the Academic Council.

Katherine Krebs earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Vy Lam received a medal in Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, a medal in Mandarin Chinese II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Danielle Lee received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry, an honorable mention in Mandarin Chinese II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Gloria Lin received an honorable mention for Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry

Sarah Michael received a medal for Honors Geometry, a medal for Spanish II, an honorable mention for Honors Chemistry, an honorable mention for Religious Studies II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Kayla Orate received a medal for Chemistry, an honorable mention for Honors Geometry, an honorable mention for World History and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Tala Othman received a certificate for serving on the Academic CouncilEmma Pearson received an honorable mention for Honors Geometry

and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Juliana Resong received a medal for English II, Honors Geometry, and a medal for Chemistry.

McKenna Rivers received a medal for Advanced Handbell Ensemble and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Alejandra Rodriguez earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Alejandra also served on the Academic Council.

Tabitha Rollins received an honorable mention in English II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Christina Sun received an honorable mention in Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry

Esther Zeng received an honorable mention for Honors Geometry and an honorable mention for Chemistry.

Bella Zhai earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Verna Zhong received an honorable mention for Geometry..

Class of 2016 Nicolette Aguilar received an honorable mention for Spanish IIKatrina Brunter received a medal for Advanced Studio Arts Ceramics and

earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Katrina also served on the Marketing Committee and on the Mission Effectiveness Committee.

Mireille Codjia received an honorable mention for Algebra II/Trigonometry. Mireille also served on the Academic Council.

Rachel Cornell received a certificate for serving on the Academic Council.

Elizabeth Craig received a medal for Pre-Calculus and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Deepali Ernest received a medal for Handbell EnsembleNoelle Fischer received a medal for Handbell Ensemble, Algebra II/

Trigonometry and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Stephanie Gonzalez received a medal for Anatomy/Physiology, an honorable mention for Spanish IV and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Amanda Joseph received an honorable mention for Graphic Design IJuliet Kim received a medal for Advanced Women’s Ensemble, an

honorable mention for Advanced Studio Art Painting and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Nicole Larkin received a medal for AP Chemistry, a medal for Honors Latin III, a medal for Advanced Studio Art Painting, an honorable mention for Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Nicole also served on the Academic Council

Brytanya Le received an honorable mention for Religious Studies IV and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Gabrielle Li earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Sammy Liu received a medal for World History, an honorable mention for Honors Pre-Calculus and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

My Luong received a medal for Advanced Studio Art Painting, a medal for United States History, a medal for Latin II, an honorable mention for English III, an honorable mention for Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Katherine McCutcheon received an honorable mention for Advanced Studio Art Painting, an honorable mention for Religious Studies III and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Katherine Meland received a medal for Advanced Women’s Ensemble and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Amanda Milkovits received a medal for Honors Pre-Calculus, a medal for Honors Spanish III, an honorable mention for AP Chemistry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Sarah Moon received a medal for Bella Voce, AP Biology, an honorable mention for United States History, an honorable mention for AP Calculus AB, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Elizabeth Neoman received a medal for Physical Education, an honorable mention for Honors Pre-Calculus and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Isabelle Nguyen earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Eden Ong received a medal for Religious Studies III, an honorable mention for Algebra II/Trigonometry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Veronica Perry received a medal for Anatomy/Physiology, a medal for Spanish III, a medal for Religious Studies III and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Jacqueline Pham earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Laura Reyes received an honorable mention in Anatomy/Physiology.Tatiana Sanden earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence, and an honorable mention for Religious Studies. Tatiana also served on the Academic Council.

Meghan Shoop received a medal for English III, an honorable mention in AP Biology, an honorable mention in Mandarin Chinese III and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Aneet Sidhu received a medal in English III, a medal in AP Calculus AB, a medal in AP Biology, an honorable mention in Honors Spanish III, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Natalie Smailey received a medal for Latin IMelody Vallejos received a medal for Graphic Design I, an honorable

mention for AP United States History, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Christine Vu received a medal for AP United States History, an honorable mention for Honors Pre-Calculus, an honorable mention for Honors Latin III, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Christine Vu also served on the Education Committee and the Academic Council.

Marisa Welch earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Marisa also served on the Education Committee.

Erin Wolfe earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Erin also served on the Academic Council

Elizabeth Wolfe received a certificate for serving on the Education Committee

Class of 2015 Janine Abdelmuti received a certificate for serving on the Academic

CouncilHazel Aguilar received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview

with DistinctionMedina Ali received a certificate for serving on the Academic CouncilDivya Amruthkumar received a medal for Pre-CalculusSarah Bomwell received a medal for United Stated Government and

an honorable mention for Personal Finance. Sarah also served on the Academic Council.

Hannah Butler received a medal for AP English, a medal for Religious Studies IV, an honorable mention for Advanced Handbell Ensemble, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Hannah also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Michelle Chen received an honorable mention for Business Math. Michelle also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Dominique Codjia earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Jacquelyn Cutts received a medal for Physics, an honorable mention for AP English, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Jacquelyn also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

2014-2015 Awards

Miranda Demetor earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Miranda also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Emilee Friend received a medal for AP Studio Art and a medal for AP Latin. Emilee also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Emily Giles received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Cassidy Halford received a medal for Mandarin Chinese III and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Tita Hongharnnarong received a medal for Studio Art I &2Jordan Kendall received a medal for Physical Education and an honorable

mention for Anatomy/Physiology. Jordan also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Mia Kim received a medal for Advanced Studio Art Painting, a medal for Business Math, an honorable mention for Personal Finance, an honorable mention for Physics and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Mia also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Starry Lai received a medal for Business Math and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Starry also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Chanelle Leva received a medal for AP Studio Art and an honorable mention for Nutrition. Chanelle also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Selina Liu received a medal for AP Calculus AB, a medal for Spanish II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Cassidy Mazelin received an honorable mention for Psychology and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Cassidy also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Katelynn Mello received an honorable mention for Environmental Science and an honorable mention for Business Math. Katelynn also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Natalie Minnetian received an honorable mention for AP Calculus, an honorable mention for AP Biology, an honorable mention for AP Government, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Andrea Murillo received an honorable mention for Pre-Calculus. Andrea also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Elizabeth Neal received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction

Samantha Nevarez received a medal for Personal Finance and received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Justine Ngo received a medal for Honors Pre-Calculus and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Rosalind Nolde received a medal for Graphic Design I, a medal for Environmental Science, and an honorable mention for Government. Rosalind also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Ashley Orate received a medal for Personal Finance, an honorable mention for Environmental Science and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Ashely also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Winnie Pan received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Molly Pascale received an honorable mention for Pre-CalculusJaclyn Ramos received a medal for AP Spanish LanguageAlyssabeth Reyes received a medal for Mock Trial and earned the

President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Alyssabeth also served on the Education Committee. Alyssabeth also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Alyssa Rodriguez received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Ruskka Rui received a medal for AP Calculus BC, a medal for Economics, an honorable mention for Personal Finance, an honorable mention for Honors Physics and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Ruskka also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Rebecca Shea received a medal for AP Government, a medal for Honors Economics, a medal for Religious Studies IV, an honorable mention for AP Calculus AB, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Rebecca also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Sabrina Soto received a medal for Spanish IV, an honorable mention for Economics, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Zoe Stanley received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Gabriela Taylor received a medal for Honors Physics, an honorable mention for Religious Studies IV and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Gabriela also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Eimi Thompson received an honorable mention for Handbell EnsembleCarmen Vera received a medal for Advanced Handbell Ensemble, a

medal for Nutrition, a medal for Psychology, a medal for Physical Education, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.

Vicky Yu received a certificate for serving on the Academic Council.Julia Zamora received a certificate for passing her Senior Exit Interview

with DistinctionDaniela Zavala received a certificate for serving on the Academic

Council. Daniela also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.Charlotte Zhao earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic

Excellence. Charlotte also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

THE CLARE AWARDS:Honorable Mention category, “Noah,” group members Paris Lin and

Ray Yan, group leader Selina Liu.Honorable Mention category, “Trouble in Paradise,” group members

Jordan Kendall and Justine Ngo, group leader Chanelle Leva.Placing third overall, “The Sheep and the Goats,” group members

Divya Amruthkamur and Zoe Stanley, group leader Ashley Orate.

GOLD STAR AMBASSADORSLauren Conser, Joanna Juarez, Sahar Ameen, Kaycee Greene, Katsya Kennedy, Sarah Michael, Emma Pearson, McKenna Rivers, Josie Ortiz-Reauso, Katherine Meland, Melody Vallejos, Hannah Butler, Jackie Cutts, Rebecca Shea, Gaby Taylor

Student Council ASB OFFICERS 2014-2015

ASB President: Hannah ButlerASB Vice President: Alyssabeth ReyesASB Secretary: Rebecca SheaASB Treasurer: Carmen VeraASB Historian: Ashley OrateASB Commissioner of Publicity: Zoe StanleyASB Commissioner of Activities: Medina AliASB Commissioner of Ecology: Sabrina SotoASB Interschool Representatives: Janine Abdelmuti and Andrea Murillo2013-2014 CLASS OFFICERSSenior Class Officers: President: Dominique Codjia, Vice President: Gaby Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer: Alyssa RodriguezJunior Class Officers: President: Aneet Sidhu, Vice President: Amy LeeSecretary/Treasurer: Mireille Codjia

Sophomore Class Officers: President: Emma Pearson, Vice President: Kaycee Greene, Secretary/Treasurer: Sydney Cayas

Freshmen Class Officers: President: Tiffany Lubrino, Vice President: Brianna Hernandez, Secretary/Treasurer: Tina Tomas

ATHLETIC AWARDSRookies of the Year Award: Maizie Gonzales and Juliana ResongCoach’s Award: Zoe Stanley and Deepali ErnestConnelly Student Athlete of the Year Award: Medina Ali. In addition

to winning Connelly Athlete of the year, Medina was also awarded Orange County’s Woman Athlete of the Year.

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)/ Farmers Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award candidate: Rebecca Shea

Wendy Heisman Award program: Zoe Stanley Subway 2014-2015 Student Athlete of the Year Award: Stephanie

Gonzalez and Elizabeth Craig.

FINE ARTS AWARDS Imagination Celebration - 1000 Pieces ShowClass of 15: Tita Hongharnnarong, Vicky Yu Class of ’16: Nicolette Aguilar, Juliet Kim, Stella Kim, Nicole Larkin, Gabby Li, Sammy Liu, My Luong**, Katie McCutcheon, Veronica Perry, Tatiana Sanden Class of ’17: Hanna Adams, Sophia Albanese*, Sahar Ameen, Miranda Arendt, Nicole Berbiglia, Desirey Gomez, Kaycee Greene, Katsya Kennedy, Danielle Lee*, Josie Ortiz-Reauso, Juliana Resong*, Christina Sun, Mary Katherine SweeneyClass of ’18: Lisa Lang* and Sophie Sung**Indicates 2 pieces in the art show; **Indicates 3 pieces in the art showFestival of Arts Summer Student Show: Tita Hongharnnarong ’15, Sophia Albanese ’17, Christina Sun ’17, and Lisa Liang ‘18Tita Hongharnnarong was accepted to the 3-D portion of the show as well as to the Laguna Festival of Arts

Leadership AwardsFireside Catholic Publishing Essay Contest: Jacquelyn Cutts HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: Emma PearsonStudent Council Tuition Scholarship: Aimee Jimenez

SCIENCE AWARDSNational Science League Awards 2015 The medal for the highest score for Biology goes to: Amy Lee The medals for the highest score for Chemistry goes to: Nicole Larkin

and Amanda MilkovitsThe medal for the highest score for Physics goes to: Ruskka RuiBausch & Lomb Science Award: Amanda Milkovits.AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY OLYMPIAD First Year Chemistry test top-scoring participant: Sophia AlbaneseAdvanced Chemistry Olympiad winner: Nicole Larkin

CONNELLY 2014 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERSBiologyFirst Place in Biology: Ana de la Rosa – “Red Hot Fungi Fighters: Effect of Capsaicin Extracted from Kashmiri Chili Peppers on Growth of Aspergilius flavus”Second Place in Biology: Bryte Wood – “Which Antacid is the Most Effective”Third Place in Biology: Emily Lee and Vanessa Maldonado – “Fear’s Effect on the Human Body”Honorable Mention Biology: Lauren Conser – “Hot Vs. Cold: In What Temperature do Bacteria Grow Best”

ChemistryFirst Place in Chemistry: Domenica Diaz – “NPK: The Effects of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium on Algal Growth” Second Place in Chemistry: Alejandra Rodriguez and Victoria Castenada – “Fabric and Dye, Oh My!” Third Place in Chemistry: Nicole Berbiglia – “Advil vs. Aleve”Honorable Mentions in Chemistry: Sarah Michael and Catherine Hand – “The Effect of Salt and Sugar on Freezing Point”

PhysicsFirst Place in Physics: Hannah Butler and Cassidy Halford – “It’s Not Flying, It’s Falling in Style” Second Place in Physics: Rebecca Shea and Katie McCutcheon – “Serve it Up!”Third Place in Physics: Alyssa Reyes – “Build a Bridge and Get Over It”

TRI-SCHOOL THEATREThespian Honor Society New Initiates: Isabelle Fabrizio, Kayla Orate,

Diana Shrum, Bailee Van BeekCalifornia Educational Theatre Association Certificates for Bad SeedJoanna Juarez as Rhoda PenmarkHannah Butler as Mrs. DaigleStage Manager Jacquelyn CuttsSet Designer Molly PascaleCostume Construction Elizabeth MartinezState Festival Honors/AwardsSenior Honor Thespian Scholarship: Hannah Butler 1st place in the state of CA for Scenic Design: Molly Pascale3rd place in the state of CA for Stage Management: Jacquelyn CuttsAccomplished Rankings for Individual Events: Hannah Butler: Group ActingHannah Butler: Solo MusicalJacquelyn Cutts: Stage ManagementJacquelyn Cutts: Make-up DesignJoanna Juarez: MonologueMolly Pascale: Scenic DesignCAPPIES CRITIC’S CHOICES: Props: Jacquelyn Cutts for Stage DoorEnsemble in a Play: The Marys (Samantha Nevarez) in Stage DoorComic Actress in a Play: Hannah Butler as Bernice Neimeyer in Stage DoorComic Actress in a Musical: Hannah Butler as Frenchy in Grease: School VersionCappies Nominee: Jacquelyn Cutts - Props for Stage DoorCappies Commendees: Veronica Perry & Hannah Butler

NATIONAL YOUTH ARTS AWARDS NOMINATIONS: Lead Actress in a Play: Joanna Juarez as Rhoda Penmark in The Bad SeedSupporting Actress in a Play: Elizabeth Martinez as Mrs. Orcutt in Stage Door

Set Design: Molly Pascale for The Bad SeedHonor Scholar Thespian with 112 points and over 3.0 GPA:

Samantha NevarezNational Honor Scholar Thespian with 120 points and over a 3.0 GPA:

Eimi ThompsonVice President’s List National Honor Scholar Thespian with 153 points and

over a 3.5 GPA: Molly Pascale President’s List National Honor Scholar Thespian with 123 points and over

a 4.0 GPA: Jackie CuttsPresident’s List International Honor Scholar Thespian with 244 points and

over a 4.0 GPA: Hannah Butler

Medals of AchievementProps: Domenica DiazActing: Joanna JuarezThespians of the YearProps: Jacquelyn CuttsLighting: Eimi ThompsonSet Design: Molly PascaleMake-up: Jacquelyn CuttsStage Management: Molly PascaleLeadership: Hannah ButlerEnsemble: Samantha NevarezGeneral Excellence Award: Jacquelyn CuttsOutstanding Senior Thespian: Hannah Butler

Freshman recognized for Top Hours and over 200 hoursBailee Van Beek (201)Sophomores who have completed 100-200 hoursDomenica Diaz (173.50)Sarah Michael (197)McKenna Rivers (179.75)Sophomore recognized for Top Hours Sophia Albanese (203.50)Juniors who have completed 100-200 hours Mireille Codjia (154.50), Elizabeth Craig (104), Stephanie Gonzalez (177.75), Mari Isabel Ilano (150.50), Alexandria Kallay (122), Brytanya Le (104), Elizabeth Neoman (104), Meghan Shoop (117.50)Juniors who have completed 200-300 hours Stella Kim (253), Katherine Meland (200.75), Isabella Nguyen (293), Aneet Sidhu (264.50)Juniors who have completed 400-500 hours Noelle Fischer (496.95), Nicole Larkin (418.25), Melody Vallejos (416.50)Junior Top Hours with over 600 hours Nicolette Aguilar (627)

Presidential Service Awards: Bronze Award (Completed 100-175 hours):Janine Abdelmuti (108) Hazel Aguilar-Castellanos (182.75), Divya Amruthkumar (103), Sarah Bomwell (154.69), Michelle Chen (103), Jacquelyn Cutts (124), Cassidy Mazelin (128.50), Katelyn Mello (123.25), Molly Pascale (151), Disni Perera (152.30), Ruskka Rui (132.50), Zoe Stanley (104), Gabriela Taylor (145.50), Doris Tong (111), Julia Zamora (144.60)Silver Award (completed over 175 hours):Starry Lai (214.50), Andrea Murillo (177), Samantha Nevarez (240.25), Rosalind Nolde (207.25), Rebecca Shea (178.25)Gold Award (completed over 250 hours)Hannah Butler (251), Alyssabeth Reyes (260)For over 300 hours:Daniela Zavala (364)For over 400 hours:Miranda Demetor (423), Alyssa Rodriguez (406)Senior recognized for Top Hours with over 500 hours:Cassidy Halford (555)

As of May 1, for the school year 2015, the entire school has logged 16,086.86 hours in service to others. And the Class of 2015 has a total of 7,513.48 hours reported over their entire four years at Connelly.

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