CJSF DiGiovanna Award Essay Contest is open until January 13th

Jan 3, 2025

CJSF membership does not require community service but it is strongly encouraged. Many chapters give extra recognition for participating in service activities. If you are a CJSF member who gives back to your community, tell us about it, and compete for a $100 award at the same time. There will be one award given in each region.

This essay contest is in memory of Joanna DiGiovanna, an enthusiastic teacher and CJSF Adviser, and a volunteer on the State Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity for CJSF members to write and share about their community service activities. Your community begins with your family and spreads out from there.

To apply, students must write an essay in response to this prompt:

“CJSF prides itself on service to communities. Tell us how your service experiences impacted you, your school and community.”

Previous DiGiovanna Award Essay Contest winners have written about:

  • Joining Earth Club and learning to care about and care for the local environment.
  • Bringing music to residents of an assisted living center by playing the piano monthly.
  • Volunteering at an elementary school robotics club.

The DiGiovanna Award Essay Contest is open to all students who are members of a CJSF chapter in good standing.

Get all the details and submit your essay and application on https://csf-cjsf.org/cjsf-awards/. The contest closes at 6pm on January 13th, be sure to allow yourself time to submit your entry in advance of 6pm!

Quick Tips to Write Your Seymour Nominee Personal Statement

Jan 1, 2025

Has your adviser expressed an interest in nominating you for the Seymour Memorial Award?

If not, you may want to approach your adviser and ask to be considered for the nomination.

It’s an honor to be nominated for this award and a lot of effort on the part of your adviser to complete the nomination requirements. Advisers may nominate no more than two students each year.

There are a few requirements to be eligible:

  1. Nominees must be Sealbearers by the end of the first semester of senior year.
  2. Nominees must attend the mandatory Seymour Interview for their region. See Calendar for dates.
  3. A member of a CSF chapter in good standing for the current academic year.

…and responsibilities:

You must write a Personal Statement to be submitted with the nomination.

What is a Personal Statement?
The Seymour Committee is interested in specifics about how your background, family life and viewpoints have made you the person you are. In general, do not include data available from other materials in this application, but we are very interested in your experiences with CSF and Community Service (not just with CSF) in your community. This statement should not just be a copy of a college statement, but it may be similar, and does need to include specific information about community service and your leadership role(s). Limit to 2 double-spaced pages PDF. Parts of your personal statement may be quoted at the Celebration of Awards.

Provide your adviser with your contact information: mailing address, phone, and a non-school/district email. We need to be able to email you so make sure it’s an email address that can receive email from outside your school/district.

List of your activities (PDF) – presented in this order:

CSF membership by grade level and semester
CSF offices held, note grade level
CSF activities by grade level and semester
Non-CSF offices & activities
Academic awards & recognitions
Employment

Recommendation Letter from a Community Member

This person must be outside of school, and not a relative. This letter should focus on your character and role in the community. It should be written by an adult who knows you well outside of the school environment. Persuasive letters have been written by supervisors of volunteer or paid work, community service club advisers, neighbors, religious leaders, etc. The writer should include how long he or she has known you and in what capacity. Limit to 2 double-spaced pages (PDF). Parts of this letter may be quoted at the Celebration of Awards.

High school transcript (PDF) – Must include first semester senior grades. The transcript should also show any classes taken off-campus for which the nominee has received credit.

CSF Publicity Release – Seymour Award.

Get these materials to your adviser as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute and risk missing the deadline of 6 pm on February 18, 2021. Give yourself and your adviser a few weeks lead time for a low stress experience.

SAVE THE DATE – CSF/CJSF North Conference – April 5, 2025

Dec 6, 2024

SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, April 5, 2025

OCCUPATION ODDYSEY
CSF/CJSF North Region Conference

  • Career Pathways
  • Adviser Workshops
  • College/University
  • Booths

Special Guest Speaker

College And Career Readiness Workshops from The Following Fields:

  • Medical Profession
  • Aviation
  • Food Industry
  • Hotel Industry
  • Law Enforcement
  • Arts And Music
  • Computers And Technology
  • And More!

By invitation only – held concurrently with Occupation Odyssey

  • Seymour Awards Interviews
  • Huhn Awards Workshop
  • Student Summit

BIDWELL JUNIOR HIGH
2376 North Ave, Chico

Registration Coming Soon

For more information contact Sandra Villasenor – svillase@chicousd.org

Download CSF/CJSF North Conference Flyer

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS

May 9, 2024

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS SOUTH REGION

Congratulations to the South Region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Juan Pablo Alvarado
Chapter 881
St. Junipero Serra Catholic
Adviser Elaina Stokes

Makena Owens
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Bryce Ribao
Chapter 868
Van Avery Prep
Adviser Theresa Bolton

Areli Valenzuela
Chapter 1332
Las Palmas Middle School
Adviser Christy Thiel

Gina You
Chapter 155
Carmenita Middle School
Adviser Ruthel Kim

Also nominated:

Chizitere Nzeogu, Chapter 155 – Carmenita Middle School, Adviser Ruthel Kim

2023-2024 HUHN AWARDS NORTH REGION

Congratulations to the North Region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Cheyenne Hunt
Chapter 676
Brittan Elementary School
Adviser Lindsey Hall

Axel Johnson
Chapter 1389
Portola Jr./Sr. High School
Adviser Niecea Freeman

Paige Kermen
Chapter 923
Marsh Junior High School
Adviser Sheila Snyder

Ryleigh Lemenager
Chapter 676
Brittan Elementary School
Adviser Lindsey Hall

Charlie Medina
Chapter 280
Sycamore Middle School
Adviser Christine Santerre

Also nominated:

Lilah Letcher, Perla Olazo, Tyler Hughes, Meredith Heringer, Natallie Craig, Ruby Angel-Aguilar

CJSF 2023-2024 South Central Huhn Award

Meet the South Central Region Nominees for the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024. Congratulations on your nominations!

Recipients

Toby Ojo
Chapter 905
Bert Lynn Middle School
Adviser Jay Lee

Angelica Ilagan
Chapter 905
Bert Lynn Middle School
Adviser Jay Lee

Cassandra Kay-Smith
Chapter 1254
Culver City Middle School
Adviser Cristina Hernandez Avalos

Paulina Betancourt
Chapter 1394
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Adviser Frank Guerrero

Also Nominated:

Amarpreet Gharu
Chapter 1394
Thurgood Marshall School
Adviser Frank Guerrero

CJSF 2023-2024 Central Region Huhn Award Recipients

Congratulations to the Central region Recipients of the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024!

Sophia Aguiar
Chapter 1219
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
Adviser Gary Grant
Principal Mary LaRosa
Hughson Unified School District

Samuel Ahmad
Chapter 448
Lammersville Elementary School
Adviser Keshia Stiles
Principal Jennifer Duran
Lammersville Unified School District

Krishna Karthika Valli Sure
Chapter 1170
Sebastian Questa Elementary School
Adviser Sarah Ghannadan
Principal George Vierra
Lammersville Unified School District

Anna Allen
Chapter 976
Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell
Principal Frank Flores
Kernville Union School District

Cooper Bryski
Chapter 976
Wallace Middle School
Adviser Meg Hairell
Principal Frank Flores
Kernville Union School District

CJSF 2023-2024 Central Coast Huhn Award Nominees

Meet the Central Coast region CJSF members nominated for the CJSF Marian Huhn Awards for 2023-2024.

Maya Kodayam
971 Diablo Vista Middle School
Heather Croel-Clay
Jeff Osborn
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Iniyavel Manoj
370 Pine Valley Middle School
Maria Ciriaco
Sandy Kontilis
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Ashaleia Pili
668 Sequoia Middle School
Leilani Montoya
Douglas Corbin
Mt Diablo Unified School District

Rithik Ramkumar
971 Diablo Vista Middle School
Heather Croel-Clay
Jeff Osborn
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Arnav Saraf
1167 Moreland Middle School
Jill Davis
Theresa Molinelli
Moreland

Yazmeen Vallis
668 Sequoia Middle School
Leilani Montoya
Doughlas Corbin
Mt Diablo Unified School District

The 2023-2024 Marian Huhn Award Recipients are: Rithik Ramkumar, Iniyavel Manoj, Ashaleia Pili, Yazmeen Vallis, Arnav Saraf

Using UN SDGs to Meet Local Needs

Feb 17, 2024

Using UN SDGs to Meet Local Needs
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals provide a unique framework to address the needs of local, regional, national, and international communities for a better, safer, happier, and more equitable world! We would like to show other schools how we used this global goal setting tool to find out more about our own communities needs and take action toward improving this healthy indicator. For Portola Jr./Sr. High School, that looks like Goal 2: Zero Hunger! CJSF students created a survey, an education campaign, and designed/ supported two community events that address food insecurity in Portola, CA with the help of community partners and teachers.

Portola Jr/Sr High School CSF
Presenters: Taylor Lungstrom, Ahlieya Sather, Deakon Steffanic, Christian Munguia, and Kingston Knox

How to Communicate with Adults

Feb 17, 2024

How to Communicate with Adults
College Park High School CSF officers will be giving a presentation on how to lay a foundation when it comes to talking with adults. The presentation will consist of an introduction, various tips and misconceptions, and strive to build confidence in students of all ages. Personal stories and discussion will also be included as a way to spark any questions that CSF members may have. We will go over the significance of talking with adults and reassure any nervousness that comes with discussing a certain topic with adults.

College Park  High School CSF
Presenter: Cadence Lai, Sarah Kim

California Scholarship Federation
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