My name is Chiara Curnow and I am a senior at Fallbrook High School. I love to stay active through my high school’s dance, track & field, and dive teams. I have found my passion for teaching through volunteering as a Sunday School teacher, teaching swim and dive lessons over the summer as a lifeguard, and frequent trips to Ensenada, Mexico building loft houses for struggling families. I will attend a four-year university in the fall to study biology in hopes of becoming a science teacher or professor.

Chiara was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 60 Adviser Heidi Fouret. Narciso Iglesias is Principal at Fallbrook High School in the Fallbrook Union High School District.

My name is Nancy Campos Ledezma. I have been an active member of CSF, as well as other clubs such as AVID, Spanish, Key Club, and Link Crew, throughout all my years of high school. I am also a sprinter and pole vaulter on my school’s Track and Field team. As an honor roll student, I have taken a total of 10 AP classes and was selected as this year’s World Language Student of the Year by the World Languages Department. Aside from school, I spend much of my time volunteering at local events around the community as well as being a regular volunteer with Family HealthCare Network. Next year, I will be attending Fresno State as a Smittcamp Family Honors Program scholar, where I plan to pursue a career in the medical field.

Nancy was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 1263 Adviser Jerry Perez. Jeff Hohne is Principal at El DIamante High School in the Visalia Unified District.

My name is Jenna and I love to serve my community and help people. But, I am also a runner and do cross country and track. After high school I am planning on attending Arizona State University to study Human Resources and data analytics. I will also be a part of their Next Generation a Service Corps.

Jenna was nominated for this prestigious award by Chapter 656 Adviser Anna Luci. Chelsy Nauman is Principal at Del Oro High School in the Placer Union High School District.

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.