2022-2023 HUHN AWARDS CENTRAL COAST REGION RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to these Central Coast region CJSF members awarded the 2022-2023 Marian Huhn Memorial Award.

2022-2023 CJSF HUHN AWARDS CENTRAL COAST REGION RECIPIENTS

Yena Lee, Chapter 1085 – Fallon Middle School
Adviser Rachael Guinther
Principal Mark Nelson
Dublin Unified School District

Vivian Nguyen, Chapter 971 – Diablo Vista Middle School
Adviser Eileen Healey
Principal Rebecca Ingram
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Sanvi Panda, Chapter 668 – Sequoia Middle School
Adviser Leilani Montoya
Principal Lisa Keck
Mt Diablo Unified School District

Ayaan Raza, Chapter 1167 – Moreland Middle School
Adviser Holly Brown
Principal Michael Dougherty
Moreland School District

Viraj Singh, Chapter 1085 – Fallon Middle School
Adviser Rachael Guinther
Principal Mark Nelson
Dublin Unified School District

2022-2023 SEYMOUR AWARD CENTRAL COAST REGION RECIPIENT – Zoe Elizabeth Phoenix

Zoe attends Archbishop Mitty High School where she is a three-year CSF member. As a 4-year member of BSU and Archbishop Mitty Community Service Program she is the Freshman Orientation Leader, Campus Ministry Retreat Leader and Corp Leader of LIFE. 
She currently is in the National Honor Society and is an AP Scholar with Honors.
Zoe is often referred to as an “old soul” by her peers and teachers.  Through struggles she has learned to endure and survive.  She volunteers as a camp counselor at a Camp named “Camp Phoenix” in which she states was her lifeline. 
Although she has been accepted to over 15 colleges, she still has 17 more she has applied to.  Her number one choice is Stanford or Reed College.  Her plans are to major in History. 
Her Art Teacher is amazed by her talents and depth of knowledge and in her spare time you might find Zoe painting a lotus. 

2022-2023 SEYMOUR AWARDS CENTRAL COAST REGION FINALISTS

Adam Bobich, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Adam Bobich, Chapter 94 – Sequoia High School
Adviser Teresa Ignaitis
Principal Sean Priest
Sequoia Union High School District

Adam is a 4-year member of CSF and has been Sergeant of Arms, and President, presiding over the leadership committee. He is an International Baccalaureate Certificate Candidate for English, Math, History, and Physics. Adam coded questions into textbooks on Norton’s online platform and was given a job at the conclusion of his internship with Bittner Development Group. Also, part of the Robotic team, Choir, Track and Field Team with leadership positions across the board.
With the Young Men’s Service League Adam helps local nonprofits on food insecurity issues in the community making and delivering meals to families, served the homeless, organized food drives and collected food for his community during the lockdown. He earned the YMSL Service Award for going above & beyond.
Adam hopes to attend USC or Rochester Institute of Technology majoring in Computer Science.  Adam can write a few languages:  Python, Java, and Javascript, to name a few!

 

Adrienne Ferguson, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Adrienne Ferguson, Chapter 884 – Prospect High School
Adviser Chun-Yao Chang
Principal Markus Autrey
Campbell Union High School District

Adrienne has been involved in CSF and community service activities for 4 years.
Her leadership skills are evident in:  Executive Vice President for ASB, Medicinal & Organic Chemistry Researcher, Founder and Executive Director of “The Neuro”, charity Piano Player, Founder/President and Leader of seven clubs, Editor-in-Chief for the Prospect High magazine and volunteers and as a Homework Tutor. Adrienne has most recently been awarded the Journal of Emerging Investigators Editor’s Choice Winner, National Piano Guild Auditions Gold Medalist, MathCON National Finalist, and won the Scholastic Art & Writing Contest. Adrienne co-authored Research Publications regarding Organic Chemistry, wrote several manuscripts and has been involved in research with the Southern California Conference. She was an Intern for Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Research and interned at BrainSightAI.
She currently works at Peet’s Coffee and Tea and loves to create the coconut black chai beverage.
Adrienne hopes to attend UCLA and major in Neuroscience, Interdisciplinary Studies, Biomedical Science or Bioengineering.
She wrote that music was her language and that she lets music lend a helping hand.  Keep playing, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, for you never know who needs that moment.

Angelica Gil-Perez, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Angelica Gil-Perez, Chapter 898 – Aptos High School
Adviser John Mason
Principal Joseph Smith
Pajaro Valley Unified School District

A member of CSF all four years of high school at Aptos High School. Angelica is considered by her adviser as a dedicated and a motivated individual who isn’t afraid to challenge herself. 
She has successfully led the College and Career Club for two years, acted as Migrant Student Association Club Vice President, and plays vital roles in her Senior Class ASB, Red Cross Club and is a Cabin Leader for Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School. 
Angelica says she has found her voice, where she had struggled before.
She has applied to UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, San Diego State and San Jose State.  If you ask her where she would like to spend the next four years, she would choose USC.  She will major in Business of Cinema. 

Autumn Hamlin, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Autumn Hamlin, Chapter 468 – Las Lomas High School
Adviser Elizabeth King
Principal Sara Harris
Acalanes Union High School District

Autumn has been a member of CSF all 4 years at Las Lomas High School.
She has been active in her community and school with the Blood Pressure Project, a mentorship opportunity with current UC Berkeley pre-med students, focusing on the college admissions process and gaining insight into finding one’s niche in pre-health majors.  Autumn is Co-Editor in Chief at her High School, she has taught lessons on writing and photography, volunteered at the Stanford Garden and was a four-year Captain of the Volleyball Team.
Although she has not made a decision yet regarding where to spend her next four years of college, UC Berkeley would be her choice. Her goal is to double major in Public Health and English. 
Autumn likes to run for fun and reads in her spare time. 

Alex Huang, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Alex Huang, Chapter 570 – Castro Valley High School
Adviser Kelley O’Hern
Principal Christopher Fortenberry
Castro Valley Unified School District

For the past six school years, Alex has been a member of CJSF and CSF.  He is the president of Castro Valley High School’s CSF chapter, where he has taken part in many activities.  To name a few: tutoring, helped with the Castro Valley Coastal Clean Up, card making for the young to the elderly. 
He has volunteered for the Food Pantry and the Red Cross Collaboration. Alex has held many leadership positions; he currently serves as President of Teens for Real Estate and Distributive Education Clubs of America.  He is the Varsity Tennis Captain and has been involved with the San Francisco Giant Race, Berkeley Half Marathon, Castro Valley Cross Country Event, Lake Chabot Trail Run.
Alex is also active in the Homework Center as a stellar tutor and volunteered for their Summer Program. Alex also plays the piano.
Looking forward, Alex has applied to many UC’s and Ivy League colleges, including his two top choices, Stanford and UC Berkeley.  He will make final decisions soon. He will major in Finance and Economics.
And lastly, a known fact is that he likes to document the past, a historian if you will.

Kathryn Huffman, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Kathryn Huffman, Chapter 846 – Monte Vista Christian School
Adviser Susan Swing
Principal Susan Swing

A four-year CSF member and co-president for two years for Monte Vista High School in Morgan Hill. In her extremely active chapter, Kathryn has participated in these fine events:  Veterans Day Decoration, Foster Care Easter Baskets, Operation Christmas Child, recognition for school staff and created Ornaments for Ranchos De Los Ninos plus so many others.
Kathryn has served as a 12th grade Vice President for ASB.  This year, she is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.  In other roles, Kathryn is the founder and current president of Heart Felt Sewing Charity and volunteers for Martha’s Kitchen.
She is a member of the Volleyball Team and the Basketball Team and has received the Mustang Award for both.  She also loves to teach Taekwondo and works as a lifeguard.
Kathryn has applied and been accepted to such prestigious schools as Baylor, Point Loma, Palm Beach, and University of New Mexico.  She would pick Baylor now but has a little time to decide.   Her plans are to major in Biology and someday become a doctor.
When asked what type of car she likes, a very quick answer was, A Red Ferrari!

Gwenyth Lemon, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Gwenyth Lemon, Chapter 167 – Paso Robles High School
Adviser Jennifer Martinez
Principal Anthony Overton
Paso Robles Public Schools

A four-year member of CSF at Paso Robles High School, you will find Gwenyth as this year’s senior class treasurer, Member of the LINK Crew, playing basketball or on the track and field sprinting.  In the past few years, Gwenyth has been a counselor in training and has had an IT Internship at the School District setting up Chromebook carts, computer labs and updating computers.   She placed 3rd in the SkillsUSA for Related Technical Math State Competition and was 2nd place at the Trig Star Regional.  Gwenyth plans to attend UC Irvine but has a few others in mind as well.  She will major in Chemical Engineering.  She loves math and chemistry. 
On a side note, she has learned so much from having Type 1 Diabetes.  She attended camp for many years and became a leader last year to help other children learn how to cope with Type 1 Diabetes as they grow. 
Gwenyth knows that she is self-confident and stands strong.

Zoe Elizabeth Phoenix, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Zoe Elizabeth Phoenix, Chapter 873 – Archbishop Mitty High School
Adviser Janie Falcone
Principal Katherine Caputo
Diocese of San Jose

Zoe attends Archbishop Mitty High School.  She is a three-year CSF member, and a 4-year member of BSU and Archbishop Mitty Community Service Program where she is the Freshman Orientation Leader, Campus Ministry Retreat Leader and Corp Leader of LIFE. 
She currently is in the National Honor Society and is an AP Scholar with Honors.
Zoe is often referred to as an “old soul” by her peers and teachers.  Through struggles she has learned to endure and survive.  She volunteers as a camp counselor at a Camp named “Camp Phoenix” in which she states was her lifeline. 
Although she has been accepted to over 15 colleges, she still has 17 more she has applied to.  Her number one choice is Stanford or Reed College.  Her plans are to major in History. 
Her Art Teacher is amazed by her talents and depth of knowledge and in her spare time you might find Zoe painting a lotus. 

Marta Ruiz, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Marta Ruiz, Chapter 873 – Archbishop Mitty High School
Adviser Janie Falcone
Principal Katherine Caputo
Diocese of San Jose

Marta is a three-year member of CSF in her chapter at Archbishop Mitty High School. Throughout her time in CSF, Marta has assisted with such activities as Teens for Teens Christmas Drive, Open House Tour Guide, is involved with English and Math Peer Tutoring, Freshman Orientation Leader and helps at Graduation.  Just this year alone, she has been a Kindergarten Peer Tutor, Campus Ministry Eucharistic Minister and Cornerstone Leader.  She leads in her Debate and Speech Competitions, has been awarded Honor Role and an AP Scholar with Honor Award.  She is also a member of the National Honor Society.
Marta plays on the Lacrosse team, is manager of the varsity Men’s Basketball, and a PIT Leader. 
She has a lot of school spirit and will take that school spirit with her to one of the 16 colleges she has applied to. For now, it is a toss-up between UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley.  Whichever one she chooses they will be very lucky to get Marta.  Her goal is to major in Political Science and Public Policy. 

Nakita Sindar, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Coast Region Finalist

Ankita Sundar, Chapter 809 – Presentation High School
Adviser Sara Domian
Principal Kristina Luscher

As a director first, then two-time president of her CSF chapter at Presentation High School, Ankita has been an active member for the past three years. She has been involved in many activities and started Digital Educate, a nonprofit organization to teach coding workshops on Scratch and Python. Ankita hosts a podcast initiative called Power2LeadHer.  She is the President of Girls Who Can Code Club and also the President of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs.  Ankita is a member of many clubs and organizations such as: Math and Science Academy and Mu Alpha Theta Society.  She has been recognized by the International Literacy Association, Global Food Sustainability Award, George W. Bush Daly Point of Light, SWENext Global Innovation, a recipient of the US President Volunteer Service Gold Medal and UNA-USA National Community Service Award. In 2021, Ankita was hired by University of Washington as an Intern for Data Science Research.
Ankita has applied to many colleges and has been accepted to Purdue and University of Maryland.  As of now, these colleges might be getting a great computer Science Major and Business Minor. 
A little-known fact, Ankita was in the 2020 Junior Olympics as a Fencer!

2022-2023 Seymour Award Central Region Recipient – Danelia Palma

Danelia is a four-year member of CSF in her chapter at Redwood High School in Visalia and is currently the secretary. Throughout her time in CSF Danelia has assisted with such activities as toy drives, breast cancer awareness drives, trunk or treat, elementary school carnivals, plus many others.

She also serves as the membership chair of Key Club, is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, and also stays active in the ultimate frisbee club. Speaking of being active, Danelia also excels in water polo, diving and dancing, as well as performing gymnastics for the past thirteen years.

Outside of school, Danelia serves as a youth leader and volunteer at her neighborhood church.

Her options for higher education are numerous, having applied to San Diego State, CSU Channel Islands, Fresno State and UCLA. Her goal is to major in business administration, with a planned career in economics.

Her love of gymnastics has given her the unique ability to walk on her hands for almost a minute and to breakdance.

2022-2023 CJSF HUHN AWARDS CENTRAL REGION Recipients

Congratulations to these CJSF members who received the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards Central Region 2022-2023.

Kyla Hacker
Chapter 976 Woodrow Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell

Sehrish Hirani
Chapter 1307 Ridgeview Middle School
Adviser Meghan Hense

Karsyn Liske
Chapter 976 Woodrow Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell

Jax Mendes
Chapter 1219 Emilie J. Ross Middle School
Adviser Gary Grant

Bailey Robb
Chapter 1307 Ridgeview Middle School
Adviser Eghan Hense

2022-2023 Seymour Awards Central Region Finalists

California Scholarship Federation 2022-2023 Seymour Central Finalists
Leena Aziz, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Leena Aziz, Chapter 512 – Redwood High School
Adviser Nicole Vieira
Principal Amanda Richard
Visalia Unified School District

Leena been a 4-year member of CSF at Redwood High School in Visalia, and a member of CJSF during her 7th and 8th grade years. Serving as her CSF chapter vice president this year, and as Junior associate during 11th grade Leena is highly involved in her school’s very active chapter, including service in campus clean-ups, letters to soldiers, book drives, blood drives and so much more.
Outside of CSF, Leena has Founded Alifea, which means “wellness” in Arabic. This platform is a place to raise awareness and help enhance mental health for a balanced lifestyle. 
Leena hopes to attend UCLA or USC majoring in biology or human sciences, looking at careers as a dermatologist, or anesthesiologist.
Leena enjoys playing her classical violin and obsessing over true crime stories.

Michelle Bai, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Michelle Bai Chapter 1320 – Millennium High School
Adviser Lauren Moore
Principal Carolyn Woods
Tracy Learning Center

A former CJSF member and 4 -year CSF member, Michelle has been highly involved in Millennium High School’s CSF chapter in Tracy. Her activities range from shrimp feeds, to tutoring, to helping children have a brighter Christmas. According to Michelle, so much of who she is comes from her desire to help others.
Outside of CSF, Michelle has committed over 4 years to marching band and is the current president of the Interact club. 
By the time she graduates high school, Michelle will have completed 70 units of college and will have earned two Associate’s Degrees (A.S. Math and Science, and A.A. Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences), the first in the history of Millennium High School to have accomplished this goal.
Michelle hopes to attend UCLA or her dream school, Princeton, majoring in computer science.
A guilty pleasure for her precious few minutes of downtime, Michelle unwinds by playing cat solitaire islands.

Leah Chapman, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Leah Chapman Chapter 1243 – Buhach Colony High School
Adviser Jennifer Sousa
Principal Jennifer Euker
Merced Union High School District

Leah is one of those girls who code. She has been the president of the club Girls who Code for the past three years, and nationally recognized for her “Hour of Code” project. Serving as the CSF vice president, and a member for all 4 years of high school, Leah has also held officer positions with HOSA, (Future Health Professionals) club, the school newspaper, and served on the city of Merced Youth Council.
In sports, Leah is ranked #1 in tennis, and competes in singles as well as doubles.
Although she has not made a decision yet regarding where to spend her next four years of college, her goal is to major in biology and work in the medical field.
In addition to all of her activities, Leah keeps alive her lifelong dream of one day traveling the world.

Alexander Chatham, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Alexander Bryan Chatham Chapter 175 – Manteca High School
Adviser Denise Pasion
Principal Megan Peterson
Manteca Unified School District

For the past two school years, Alexander has been the president of Manteca High School’s CSF chapter, where he has orchestrated such service events as Holiday Gram Sales, Finding a Best Friend Animal Rescue Community Service event, and so much more. Alexander currently serves as Vice President of HOSA – Future Health Professionals and Vice President of the National Honor Society.
He also has excelled in sports in both football and track and field. In addition to all of this, Alexander has achieved First Chair Tenor Saxophone in his high school’s marching band. To relax, Alexander likes to produce his own music beats.
Alexander has applied to Stanford, Cal State Long Beach, Fullerton and others, with a goal of achieving a degree in either neuroscience or psychology, and plans to attend med school and become a surgeon. 

Kasey Lassen, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Kasey Lassen Chapter 888 – Kern Valley High School
Adviser Erin Woodward
Principal John Meyers
Kern High School District

A four-year CSF member, Kasey served as a 9th grade class representative and as president since sophomore year. In her extremely active chapter, Kasey has spearheaded Elementary school carnivals, community clean-up days, survival kits for AP students, blanket drives, food drives, plus so many other activities. On the state level, Kasey helped to organize and host the first ever CSF Student Leadership Conference, and currently serves on the Student Advisory Committee.
Kasey is the founder and current editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, Kern Valley Highlights. In ASB, Kasey has served as sentinel, then vice president, and now president and has received for volleyball, softball, and basketball.
Kasey has applied to Dartmouth, Stanford, Cornell and Cal Poly, planning are to major in BioEngineering, attend med school and become a physician.
To destress, Kasey loves nothing more than throwing on a backpack and heading down a trail.

Kristen Laus, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Kristen Laus Chapter 1227 – Sunnyside High School
Adviser Jose Benavides
Principal Michele Anderson
Fresno Unified School District

Kristen Laus as this year’s vice president of her CSF chapter. She has been involved with many CSF events such as the “Acts of Kindness” campaign, Boo Zoo, Beautify Fresno and with events during Teacher Appreciation week.
Outside of CSF, Kristen has been deeply involved with her school’s United Student Body in many leadership roles and is currently the Executive Cabinet Secretary and Speaker of the House. Kristen is also the current student board member on the Board of Education, and is a member of the student advisory board.
Kristen is also involved in numerous other councils, clubs and activities.
Kristen plans to attend either UCLA or UC San Diego to major in human biology and begin her career in emergency medicine.
In her own words, Kristen claims to be a raging Taylor Swift fan, and a lover of all things Star Wars.

Jazper Malone, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Jazper Malone Chapter 1263 – El Diamante High School
Adviser Susan Hatcher
Principal Kimberly Nelson
Visalia Unified School District

A member of CSF all four years of high school and serving as this year’s secretary at El Diamante High School in Visalia, Jazper is considered by his adviser to be the “Most liked student on campus. Wherever he goes he has a compassionate way to reach all people.
From his success as principal chair in his school’s marching band, to being the cross country captain, and a proud member of the BSU/Social Justice Alliance club on campus, Jazper makes an impact wherever he goes. In fact, this positivity is what has enabled him to start and serve as the president of the crocheting club and make it the coolest club on campus.
Jazper has been accepted and plans to attend Fresno State’s Smittcamp Family Honors College, and major in computer science. His goal is to work for a company such as Google, and perhaps someday work for the FBI.

Hannah Nguyen, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Hannah Nguyen Chapter 1379 – Sierra Pacific High School
Adviser Brian Dull
Principal Darin Parson
Hanford Joint Union High School District

A three-year CSF member, Hannah is currently holding the office of community service chairperson for her chapter at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford.
Outside of CSF, Hannah is the current president for the Asian American Pacific Islander Club. She is also an instrumental part of the Business Finance Academy, and the Future Business Leaders of America, and the Leo Club. Her many contributions range from See’s Candy fundraisers, to Jamba Juice fundraisers, to toy drives, serving food to the homeless, and assisting with a local blood drive.
In sports, Hannah has played tennis on the varsity team since 2019 receiving the prestigious Golden Doubles Award.
Although she has yet to choose her college, she has applied to many including UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UCLA. Her plans are to major in psychology with the ultimate goal of becoming a therapist, helping those in need.
When she has time to relax, Hannah’s guilty pleasure is watching an anime show called Haikyu, about a shorter boy wanting to become a champion volleyball player.

Danelia Palma, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Recipient

Danelia Palma Chapter 512 – Redwood High School
Adviser Nicole Vieira
Principal Amanda Richard
Visalia Unified School District

Danelia is a four-year member of CSF in her chapter at Redwood High School in Visalia and is currently the secretary. Throughout her time in CSF Danelia has assisted with such activities as toy drives, breast cancer awareness drives, trunk or treat, elementary school carnivals, plus many others.
She also serves as the membership chair of Key Club, is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, and stays active in the ultimate frisbee club.
Speaking of being active, Danelia also excels in water polo, diving and dancing, as well as performing gymnastics for the past thirteen years. Outside of school, Danelia serves as a youth leader and volunteer at her neighborhood church.
Her options for higher education are numerous, having applied to San Diego State, CSU Channel Islands, Fresno State and UCLA. Her goal is to major in business administration, with a career in economics.
Her love of gymnastics has given her the unique ability to walk on her hands for almost a minute and to breakdance.

Antonio Perez, 2022-2023 CSF Seymour Award Central Region Finalist

Antonio Perez Chapter 1227 – Sunnyside High School
Adviser Lydia Gonzalez
Principal Michele Anderson
Fresno Unified School District

As president of his CSF chapter at Sunnyside High School in Fresno, Antonio has been an active member for the past three years. Antonio has been involved in many community service opportunities such as the spirit of giving school supply drives, Deck the Halls decorating, a food pantry drive in affiliation with Fresno State, plus many others.
Outside of CSF, Antonio has immersed himself in such clubs as the Video Production Academy, in which he is the current president, The United Student Body, where he is the vice president, plus a whole host of other clubs and activities, ranging from Link Crew to the Travel Cats Club, and serving as this year’s Lacrosse team manager.
Antonio has applied to many colleges such as UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, and numerous CSU campuses. His ultimate goal is to major in psychology in hopes of one day becoming a clinical psychologist.
In what little down time he has, he proudly states that he is the number 1 fan of Judge Judy.