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Karen Garcia – Chapter 1320 Millennium High School
Adviser Lauren Moore
Principal Carolyn Woods
Tracy Learning Center
Karen Garcia is a student whose Millenium High School career has been defined by a vibrant blend of artistic passion, academic rigor, and heartfelt service. A dedicated member of the California Scholarship Federation since her freshman year, Karen’s commitment to her peers culminated in her election as President of her CSF chapter. Whether she is organizing the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner, coordinating fundraisers, or crafting thank-you cards for staff, Karen leads with a spirit of gratitude and excellence.
As the Captain of the Colorguard, she has brought discipline and grace to the field, while her role as Vice President of The Wishing Crane Project showcases her dedication to meaningful community outreach. Karen was also hand-selected to represent her school at both the EDGE and Rotary Youth Leadership seminars, proving her status as a rising leader in her community. Academically, Karen is a consistent Gold Honor Roll recipient who balances dual enrollment at San Joaquin Delta College with serving as a Biology Teacher’s Assistant. This year, she is further honing her talents through an internship at The Grand Theater.
Karen’s CSF adviser describes her as “having passion, respectability and dedication” which she applies to all of her endeavors.
She is currently waiting to hear from one of her top schools, both in the UC system where she hopes to study neurobiology or neuroscience; and she acknowledges that her favorite memory of high school was performing with Color Guard and all of the friends she made with that team over the years.
The Seymour Memorial Awards were established to honor both Charles F. Seymour and his wife, Marian H. Seymour, who together supplied the inspiration and leadership which fostered the California Scholarship Federation.
The very first award of $25 was presented to Seymour Award recipient Elizabeth Murphy (O’Neil) of Fresno High School in 1936.
Each spring, regional subcommittees of advisers choose outstanding Life Members (Sealbearers) from among candidates nominated by their advisers in each of the five regions. Each year, 50 finalists receive awards of $2,000 each, and five of these (one per region) each receive an additional $3,000 as the regional award recipient. Over $100,000 is awarded to 50 graduating Sealbearers each year.
The Seymour Award is regarded as one of the highest scholastic honors given to high school students in the state of California.