Although I was born in Fresno, California, I have lived in Rancho Mirage for most of my life. I attend Palm Valley School; there, I’ve been heavily involved in CSF and Student United Way, a community service club that I lead. Starting my freshman year, I began tutoring people, both at the Boys and Girls Club and at my school’s elementary school, and have learned that I really enjoy it. I’m also a big outdoors person and have a particular liking for hiking and camping. Sports-wise, I play soccer, ride horses, and run track. In the fall, I will be attending Middlebury College in Vermont, where I plan to study international relations. Lastly, I’m a bit of a language geek – I love learning new languages. I currently speak English and German and am learning Spanish; in college I hope to study Arabic.

Sydney was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 1234 Adviser Susie Zachik. Roger Adams is Principal at Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage.

I am a senior at Redwood High School and have been actively involved in California Scholarship Federation for the past four years. I have served as Junior Associate and Vice President, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. In addition to participating in CSF, I helped establish and lead the Academy of Law and Justice Club, and I serve as co-president of my school’s Mock Trial team. I aspire to attend a four-year university after high school to pursue a degree in psychology and ultimately attain a Juris Doctor. I currently work part-time at Allen Law Firm.

Noelle was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 512 Adviser Georgette CHeatwood. Matt Shin is Principal at Redwood High School in the Visalia Unified School District.

Throughout high school, Ekansh engaged his interests in philanthropy through actively participating in Dublin High’s CSF. First serving as Treasurer, then President, and now President of Internal Affairs, Ekansh feels incredibly grateful to have been able to work with his board to create hundred of volunteering events for his chapter. Ekansh feels humbled knowing that the culmination of all these small actions have helped many local and global efforts.
Outside of his philanthropy pursuits, Ekansh has strong interests in STEM, entrepreneurship, and medicine. Other activities Ekansh has been involved in include serving as the chairman of his local youth council, managing his own non-profit organization, creating robots for the Special Olympics, and researching economical solutions to predict the progression of cardiovascular illnesses.
In his free time, Ekansh enjoys taking apart anything he can put his hands on, photography, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends in the outdoors.

Ekansh was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 901 Adviser Kim Halkett. Maureen Byrne is Principal at Dublin High School in the Dublin Unified District.

Sanaa Abdulkarim was presented as her school’s Student Ambassador during her senior year. She represented her high school at district events. She stated that “It has been a pleasure to be the face of my high school and to be able to represent my fellow peers”.

Sanaa will be attending a University of California during the Fall of 2020 and majoring in biomedical sciences. She explains how it has been an honor receiving the CSF Seymour Award because it displays her hard work and leadership in the community.

Sanaa was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 690 Adviser Gail Smith. Daphne Hammer is Principal at Magnolia High School in the Anaheim Union High School District.

I’m Lindsay Sandy, a senior at Folsom High School and I have been a part of my school’s CSF club all throughout my high school years! I am currently Vice President of Service. My largest roles within CSF have been being Can Food Drive committee head and Murer House Co-President! CSF has been a great way for me to not only get involved in my school, but also get experience as a leader. In my free time I like to play soccer, workout, and cook new foods! Next year I plan to attend George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon where I will play soccer and study Pre-Med. I have the ultimate goal of becoming an OB/GYN!

Lindsay was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 335 Adviser Geraldine VIllero. Howard Cadenhead is Principal at Folsom High School in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

Hey! My name is Sara Sandri and I feel so honored to be one of the students selected for the CSF Seymour scholarship. I really love serving my community in various ways including: volunteering at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, teaching kids art, and visiting my local nursing home. I even got to travel to India! I’m so excited to meet all of you (at some point in time) and get to know more about your passions!

Sara was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 873 Adviser Janie Falcone. Kate Caputo is Principal at Archbishop Mitty High School in the San Jose Diocesan Catholic High School.