2024-2025 HUHN AWARDS CENTRAL COAST REGION NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS

Mar 8, 2025

Congratulations to the Central Region Nominees for the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2024-2025. Congratulations on your nominations! Photo left to right: Maya Manchester, Nikitha Shivraprasad, Isaac Zhang, Tina Phan, Dayeon Lee, Katherine Penzel, Avery Giotta. These nominees met at the Huhn Workshop on March 8, 2025, to compete for one of five Central Coast Huhn Recipient awards.
The 2024-2025 Recipients are Maya Manchester, Isaac Zhang, Tina Phan, Katherine Penzel, Avery Giotta.

Maya Manchester – Recipient
Chapter 668 Sequoia Middle School
Adviser Leilani Montoya
Principal Doughlas Corbin
Mt. Diablo School District

Nikitha Shivaprasad
Chapter 1085 Fallon Middle School
Adviser Shawna Healy
Principal Candice Baligaya
Dublin Unified School District

Isaac Zhang- Recipient
Chapter 1206 Creekside Middle School
Adviser Sally Yoo
Principal Susan Shih
Castro Valley Unified School District

Tina Phan – Recipient
Chapter 1206 Creekside Middle School
Adviser Sally Yoo
Principal Susan Shih
Castro Valley Unified School District

Dayeon Lee
Chapter 370 Pine Valley Middle School
Adviser Maria Ciriaco
Principal Sandy Kontillis
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Katherine Penzel – Recipient
Chapter 1167 Moreland Middle School
Adviser Jill Davis
Principal Theresa Molinelli
Moreland School District

Avery Giotta – Recipient
Chapter 668 Sequoia Middle School
Adviser Leilani Montoya
Principal Doughlas Corbin
Mt. Diablo School District

2024-2025 DIGIOVANNA AWARD CENTRAL COAST RECIPIENT

Mar 3, 2025

Ayesha Sood
 Chapter 1137  Gale Ranch Middle School
 Adviser Gail Trenerry
Principal Jenny Torres
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Ayesha Sood’s essay submission for the 2024-2025 DiGiovanna Memorial Award Essay Contest begins “Community service has been a huge part of me for as long as I can remember.”

Growing up in the Sikh community Ayesha was taught the concept of selfless service called Sewa in her community. Lifelong service to others brought her to CJSF and its emphasis on community service. “For me, CJSF is not just an extracurricular activity or something to put on my college application. It’s a way to put my values into action.”

Ayesha is a student and CJSF member at Gale Ranch Middle School where she participates in community service projects including passing out blankets to homeless people in San Francisco.

 

2024-2025 MICHELSON AWARD ESSAY CONTEST RECIPIENT – NADIA JONES

Feb 25, 2025

“Hello everyone! My name is Miss Nadia, I am in seventh grade, and my favorite color is purple.” These are the first words I ever spoke to the very first group of children I taught.”

Nadia’s essay about her long-term volunteer experience as a teacher’s assistant in musical theater classes was captivating. She made a difference to many children over those five years, and especially to one boy who was very uncomfortable socially. Her kindness and attention will remain with this boy, and many others throughout their lives.

Nadia is a senior at Hallmark Academy in Sanger, where she is a member of a newly started CSF chapter. Academic decathlon is among her favorite activities. She says “not to brag, but my team won the Division 5 National Championship, and I got first place individually.” And not unexpectedly, Nadia enjoys singing, reading, and creative writing. In the future, she plans on majoring in English and becoming either a high school English teacher or a family attorney. 

2025 Spring Conference & Awards Events

Feb 14, 2025

March 8 | Central Coast Conference & Awards Interviews/Workshop
All CSF/CJSF members, advisers and parents are welcome to attend, *please use link to register.
hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc
8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568 | Map
NOTE: Park in the lot on Brighton Drive. It’s closer to the Student Union.
*Central Coast Conference Details & Registration

Awards Activities Schedule- tentative schedule will be finalized week of February 17th*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm* | Meet the Finalists
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm | Meet the Huhn Nominees
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients only*
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers* | Meet the DiGiovanna Recipient

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be automatically registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc.

March 15 | Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by Sanger West High School CSF Chapter 1547c
1850 S Fowler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers | Meet the CSF Michelson Award Recipient

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this awards event including lunch, hosted by Sanger West High School CSF Chapter 1547c
Michelson Recipient will be registered for lunch and Awards ceremony.

March 22 | South Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by Van Avery Prep CJSF Chapter 868js
29851 Santiago Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this event including lunch, hosted by Van Avery Prep CJSF Chapter 868s.

March 29 | South Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by El Segundo High School Chapter 203sc
640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by El Segundo High School Chapter 203sc.

April 5 | North Conference & Awards Interviews/Workshop
All CSF/CJSF members, advisers and parents are welcome to attend, *please use link to register.
hosted by Bidwell Jr. High School CJSF Chapter 158jn
2376 North Ave, Chico, CA 95926 | Map
*North Conference Details & Registration

  • 8-8:30am: Check-in & Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30-9:25am: Opening Ceremony (welcome, intros, keynote speaker, zumba start-up)
  • 9:30-10:10am: Workshop Session #1
  • 10:15-10:55am: Workshop Session #2
  • 11:00-11:40am: Workshop Session #3
  • 11:45am-1:00pm: LUNCH
  • 1:00-1:40pm: Workshop Session #4
  • 1:45-2:45pm: Closing Ceremony & Awards – Huhn & Seymour Awards, Drawing, Thank Yous

Awards Activities Schedule*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop and Student Summit: 9:30am – 12pm
  • Lunch: 11:45pm – 1pm
  • Awards Ceremony: 1:45pm – 2:45pm including family and advisers

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be automatically registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Bidwell Junior High School CJSF Chapter 158jn

CSF/CJSF North Conference – April 5, 2025 in Chico

Feb 14, 2025

All CSF/CJSF members and advisers are invited to the North Region Conference! 

Occupation Odyssey
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 8am – 2:45pm

Hosted by Bidwell Junior High CJSF Chapter 158jn
2376 North Avenue, Chico | Map

$25 registration fee includes light continental breakfast and lunch
Registration deadline: March 21, 2025
Register here

DOWNLOAD: North Region CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer-Registration

This will be a rewarding CSF/CJSF experience tailored to your educational growth and development.

  • Special Guest Speaker/College and Career
  • Readiness workshops in the following fields:
    • Women in Aviation
    • Media/Journalism – TV, Print and Radio
    • Education – teacher to principal to district administrator Physical and Sports Therapy
    • Nursing and Physician Assistant
    • Hydro-Electric Power Engineer
    • Concrete Management Industry
    • Food Science – Flavorful Futures
    • CAL FIRE & RESCUE
    • Local Government & Community Organizing Technology – IT Engineering
    • Migrant Transportation Advocacy
    • Attorney

Information: Sandra Villasenor – svillase@chicousd.org

Conference Registration

Awards Activities Schedule*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm Huhn nominees only
  • Lunch: 11:45pm – 1pm Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1:45pm – 2:45pm including family and advisers

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Bidwell Junior High CJSF Chapter 158jn.

CSF/CJSF Central Coast Conference – March 8, 2025 in Dublin

Feb 5, 2025

All CSF/CJSF members and advisers are invited to the Central Coast Region Conference! 

Shoot for the Stars
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 8:30am – 1:30pm

Hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc
8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin | Map

$20 registration fee | $25 at the door
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Register here
Online registration closes March 1st.

DOWNLOAD: Central Coast Region CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer-Registration.

Agenda - 2025 CSF/CJSF Central Coast Conference

Information: Kim Halket – halketkim@dublinusd.org
Make check payable to: DHS CSF
Mail check payments to:
Kim Halket
DHS
8151 Village Parkway
Dublin 94568

Awards Activities Schedule- tentative schedule will be finalized week of February 17th*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm* | Room: Library commuity room
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm | Room: Career Center
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees | Room: Career Center
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients only* | Room: Student Union
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers* | Room: Student Union

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc.

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