Cornelia Connelly School • Anaheim, California

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All of us have gained the confidence to dream over these past four years because no matter where we go, we know that our Connelly community is watching over us and our forty-five sisters are behind us. - Emma Pearson

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CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION GOLD sealbearersThe following students demonstrated consistent and superior scholarship and service. California Scholarship Federation awards Life Membership in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement for at least four semesters in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

Hanna AdamsSophia AlbaneseMiranda ArendtNicole BerbigliaDomenica DiazIsabelle Fabrizio

Kaycee GreeneCatherine HandKelly KalliniKaterina KennedyNabeeha KhanVy Lam

Danielle LeeSarah MichaelKayla OrateJosie Ortiz-ReausoEmma PearsonJuliana Resong

McKenna RiversAlejandra RodriguezCassie TrentZihan (Pepper) Yang

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP awardsMiranda Arendt

NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION programIsabelle FabrizioDomenica Diaz

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College Decisions(as of June 2017)

Connelly graduates were awarded a total of

$5,302,402 in merit-based scholarships

Hanna Adams .................. University of Southern California

Sophia Albanese ............ Scripps College

Sahar Ameen ................... Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

Miranda Arendt .............. University of Notre Dame

Nicole Berbiglia .............. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Victoria Castaneda ........ Cypress College

Sydney Cayas .................. Concordia University, Irvine

Domenica Diaz ............... University of Southern California

Catherine Edwards van Muijen ..................... Brigham Young University, Provo

Victoria Edwards van Muijen ..................... Brigham Young University, Idaho

Isabelle Fabrizio ............. Fordham University

Desirey Gomez ............... Cleveland State University

Kaycee Greene ................ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Yiwen (Rosemary) Gu ... Syracuse University

Catherine Hand .............. University of Dallas

Gabriella Hernandez ..... Santa Monica College

Yuxin (Alisa) Huang ....... School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Kelly Kallini ...................... University of California, Riverside

Katerina Kennedy .......... United States Naval Academy Prep School

Nabeeha Khan ................ University of California, Los Angeles

Kathryn Krebs ................. University of California, Berkeley

Vy Lam .............................. Fullerton College

Danielle Lee ..................... Hillsdale College

Marilyn (Lyn) Meng ....... Cypress College

Sarah Michael.................. Syracuse University

Kayla Orate ...................... California State University, Los Angeles

Josie Ortiz-Reauso ......... California State University, Fullerton

Tala Othman .................... Orange Coast College

Emma Pearson ................ California State University, San Marcos

Juliana Resong ................. California State University, Long Beach

McKenna Rivers .............. California State University, Los Angeles

Alejandra Rodriguez ..... California State University, Fullerton

Tabitha Rollins ................ California State University, Long Beach

Diana Shrum .................... Cypress College

Alma Solis ........................ Irvine Valley College

Mary-Katherine Sweeney ......................... Seattle University

Cassie Trent ..................... California State University, San Marcos

Charlene Velasquez....... Cypress College

Xin (Echo) Wang ............. San Francisco Art Institute

Zhixuan (Lena) Yang ...... University of New Hampshire at Durham

Zihan (Pepper) Yang ...... University of California, Santa Barbara

Zhijing (Esther) Zeng ..... Art Center College of Design

Yujia (Bella) Zhai ............ University of California, San Diego

Ran (Verna) Zhong ......... California State University, Los Angeles

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The Connelly CupCornelia Connelly School’s highest

honor is awarded to the graduate who best exemplifies the Holy

Child ideal in Christian leadership, loyalty, achievement in studies

and dedicated service.

Emma Pearson

Head of SchoolThe recipient of the 2017 Head of School Award is described as unassuming and humble. She never puts the limelight on herself. Instead, she builds up those around her. She truly exemplifies the meaning of loyalty. At lunch time, she chose to sit with students from all grade levels. She always has a welcoming spirit. She is an excellent student who worked hard at all her rigorous subjects. She was always positive even when a situation was difficult. She knows how to get the job done. She was a retreat leader for three years, keeping in mind the wishes of her classmates in planning the activities. For Masses, she stepped up as an Altar Server and as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the Robotics Team and captain of the Academic Decathlon Team. She was an intricate part of the soccer and softball teams, leading by example in the way she played and supported her teammates. This young woman has a winning and inimitable smile that brought joy to her classmates, teachers and to the Head of School.

Juliana Resong

The Jacqueline Vail Memorial AwardJacqueline was a 1982 graduate and an accomplished artist. She

died after a long, valiant struggle with cystic fibrosis. The award, established by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vail, and her sister,

Joan, is given to a senior who has shown extraordinary ability in the arts along with high academic standing.

Alisa Huang and Domenica Diaz

Cornelian Leadership AwardLeadership is a gift to be discovered and nurtured. Many Connelly students come to the school with leadership potential, and during their years here experience many opportunities for the development and sharing of this gift. The Cornelian Leadership Award is granted to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in service to the entire school community.

Kaycee Greene

Highest Academic AverageThis award is given to the student who achieved the top academic average in her four years at Connelly.

Miranda Arendt

Jeanne-Marie Jordan Memorial AwardEstablished by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jordan in memory of their daughter, is given to the graduate who is nominated by her classmates and best exemplifies a spirit of friendliness, dedication to Connelly and cooperation with faculty and students.

Kathryn Krebs

Saint Teresa of AvilaRecognized for her innovative and authoritative scholarship and her

contemplative spirituality, Saint Teresa of Avila was a woman doctor of the

church. This award is given to the senior who modeled Saint Teresa’s intellect

and charism of service – a student who distinguished herself in religious studies

throughout her four years at Connelly.

McKenna Rivers

in the Spotlight

Family

Ties

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Family

Ties(1) Miranda Arendt ’17 with Emily ’20 and mother Angela ‘85. (2) Kathryn Krebs ’17 enjoys a very special moment with mother Torrey ’83 and Aunt Jill Boultinghouse ‘ 88, Dr. Cathy Rauterkus ‘95 and Pam Toomey ’72. (3) Smiling together are Nabeeha Khan ’17 with sister Mahira ’12 and cousin Dania Qahoush ’12. (4) Alma Solis ‘17 and sister Diana ’16 beam for the camera. (5) Sarah Michael ’17 with her sister Grace ‘19. (6) McKenna Rivers ’17 with her aunt, Dr. Celine Cate ‘88. (7) Kayla Orate ’17 with sister Kassandra ’14 and cousin Ashley ‘15. (8) Charlene Velasquez ’17 received her diploma from Board member father Larry Velasquez. (9) Sarah Michael ‘17 received her diploma from her father, Board member Stephen Michael. (10) McKenna Rivers ’17 and her father, Board member David Rivers, smile for the camera after he presented his daughter with her diploma. (11) Newly elected Board member for 2017-2018, Vince Fabrizio, embraces his daughter Isabelle ’17 after presenting her with her diploma. (12) Miranda Arendt ’17 receives a hug from her Board member father, Thomas, and alumna mother, Angela ‘85, after receiving her diploma from them. (13) Victoria Castenada ’17 with her sister Chanel ‘14. (14) Kathryn Krebs ’17 happily received her diploma from her alumna mother Torrey.

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(1) ASB President, Emma Pearson, welcomed everyone. (2) Class President, Sophia Albanese, addressed the audience. (3) Dr. Cathy Rauterkus ’95 gives an insightful address to the graduates. (4) Sr. Francine Gunther, SHCJ and Martha Serrano process in for their final graduation ceremony together. (5) A Connelly alumna celebrating her 50th anniversary of the class of 1967 received a rose. (6) Danielle Lee looks toward the future after receiving her diploma. (7) A beaming Katsy Kennedy processes down the aisle. (8) Tala Othman carefully watches her step as she makes her way towards her fellow classmates.

Graduates thoughtfully listening to the guest speaker.

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(1) The Advanced Womens’ Ensemble sets the tone for the celebration with “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.”(2) Cassie Trent spies the camera while Alisa Huang, and Lena Yang look around the corner. (3) Isabelle Fabrizio feeling like a princess in her graduation gown.(4) Kelly Kallini, Sydney Cayas, and Sarah Michael in a pre-graduation pose.(5) Sophia Albanese and McKenna Rivers share a fun moment as Danielle Lee looks in the distance for family and friends.(6) Board Chair, Priscila Forbes, presents Catherine Hand with her diploma.(7) Hanna Adams smiles as Dr. Rauterkus ‘95 helps her put on the traditional Holy Child graduate necklace.(8) Alma Solis happily relaxes before graduation.(9) Alejandra Rodriguez playfully poses for the camera on her way to the graduation ceremony.

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Connelly’s athletic program provides a comprehensive program for students every season, and seeks to develop each student’s full

potential. Outstanding athletes have been nurtured at Connelly, and this year we are proud that Connelly girls were named the Basketball Express League Player of the Year, and two softball standouts were selected to the All-CIF softball team!

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(1) This year’s Spirit Week theme day was inspired by the Wizard of Oz.(2) Always with smiles displayed, the God Squad served faithfully at every Mass.(3) The choir students had fun with the audience during the Christmas Concert.(4) The juniors’ parodied Shakespeare’s Macbeth during Class Plays.(5) Seniors playfully mug for the camera on Beach Day.(6) Valentina Perez enjoyed the morning with her grandparents on Grandparents Day.(7) Connelly’s Homecoming princesses: Bailee Van Beek ’18, Kaycee Greene ’17, Emma Pearson ’17, and McKenna Rivers ’17.(8) Celebrating a treasured tradition in the life of the school, Juniors showed off the new rings they received on Ring Day.”

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS

LINDA JURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Vanessa MaldonadoTHE SR. MARY JOHN AWARD: Lauren ConserTHE SR. HELEN MARY WEISBROD AWARD: Tiffany LubrinoConnelly’s ‘Reader of the Year’: Savannah Kerwitz and Jada OnwutaNational Hispanic Recognition Program: Isabelle Fabrizio and

Domenica DiazNational Merit Scholarship Award: Miranda ArendtThe Wellesley College Book Award: Brenda CejaRENSSELAER AWARD: Amy BorbridgeTHE EDWARD A. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Noelle

MouraniTHE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE

CALIFORNIA MATHEMATICS COUNCIL: Anna de la Rosa Prudential Spirit of Community Honoree: Domenica DiazSchoolsFirst Worthy Student Award: Claire Chapin and Shuying

(Coral) Chen Retreat Leadership Awards: Juliana Resong, Domenica Diaz,

McKenna Rivers, Victoria Castaneda, Sydney Cayas, Isabelle Fabrizio

Catholic Relief Services Global Advocate Award: Katsya Kennedy and Josie Ortiz-Reauso

Naval Academy Prep School acceptance: Katsya Kennedy Robotics Cord Award: Victoria Edwards van Muijen PRESIDENTIAL AWARDSThe President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence is earned by students with an unweighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher as calculated at the end of first semester this year.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYNew Members:Shuying (Coral) Chen, Taryn Diep, Natalie Gonzalez, Jennifer Hodel, Isabelle Kunzmann, Channing Lee, Mariah Lopez, Isabelle Lorthioir, Bianca Macias, Sara Moradi, Run (Cindy) WangSeniors that received cords for graduation:Hanna Adams, Sophia Albanese, Miranda Arendt, Nicole Berbiglia, Sydney Cayas, Domenica Diaz, Isabelle Fabrizio, Kaycee Greene, Catherine Hand, Alisa Huang, Kelly Kallini, Katsya Kennedy, Nabeeha Khan, Kathryn Krebs, Vy Lam, Danielle Lee, Sarah Michael, Kayla Orate, Emma Pearson, Josie Ortiz-Reauso, Juliana Resong, McKenna Rivers, Alejandra Rodriguez, Tabitha Rollins, Mary-Katherine Sweeney, Zihan (Pepper) Yang

Class of 2020 Vanessa Alarcon earned the President’s Award for Outstanding

Academic ExcellenceEmily Arendt received an honorable mention in Religion 1, earned

the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic ExcellenceClaire Chapin received an honorable mention in Physical Education

and Latin 1, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Grace Edwards received a medal in Physical Education, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Therese Enriquez received a medal in Physical Education and Algebra I, received an honorable mention in Biology and Spanish 1, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Vinuth Iav earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Chelsea Le received a medal in Religion 1, Latin 1, and Honors Algebra I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Quynh (Daisy) Lien received a medal in English I, received an honorable mention in Ancient History and Honors Algebra I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Aubreanna Mandry received medal in Algebra I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Raeanne Marcial earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Noelle Mourani received a medal in Honors Biology, received an honorable mention in Ancient History, Spanish 1 and Honors English I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Kris Nguyen received an honorable mention in Physical EducationTanya Nguyen received a medal in Honors Algebra I and Honors

English I, received an honorable mention in Ancient History, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Maya Ordonez received a medal in Physical Education, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Jada Onwuta received a medal in Biology, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Jessica Ortiz received a medal in Ancient History, received a certificate for serving on the Academic Council, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Valentina Perez earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Theresa Perry received a medal in Biology, Ancient History, Spanish 1 and Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, received an honorable mention in Religion 1, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Brigid Reilly received a medal in Physical Education, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Yiyi (Nancy) Shao received an honorable mention in Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry

Chloe Webb received an honorable mention in English I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Marisa Zavala received a medal in Religion 1, received an honorable mention in Algebra I, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Class of 2019 Tricia Arbiola received a medal in HandbellsRui (Amber) Bai received an honorable mention in Honors

GeometryShuying (Coral) Chen received a medal in English II, received

an honorable mention in Religion 2, Honors PreCalculus and Honors Chemistry, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Sz-yu (Rita) Chen received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry

Yutong (Rachel) Chen received an honorable mention in Bella Voce, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Taryn Diep received a medal in Spanish 2, Handbells, received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Liangheng (Angela) Du received a medal in Chemistry, received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry

Courtney Gomez received an honorable mention in Religion 2 and Studio Art

Natalie Gonzalez received a medal in World History, received an honorable mention in Religion 2, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Jennifer Hodel received a medal in Handbells, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Catherine Hoyos received an honorable mention in Bella Voce, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Myra Juma received a medal in Handbells and received an honorable mention in Geometry

Saman Khan received an honorable mention in Spanish 2, received an honorable mention in Honors Geometry, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Christelle Kua-Balbuena received a medal in Bella Voce and Honors Geometry, received an honorable mention in Mandarin Chinese II, Honors English II and Honors Chemistry, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Isabelle Kunzmann received a medal in Handbells, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Shang-Ping Kuo received a medal in Academic Decathlon, AP Mandarin Chinese, World History, Religion 2, and Honors Chemistry, received an honorable mention in English II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Jessica Lambert received a medal in Geometry, received an honorable mention in Studio Art

Channing Lee received a medal in Honors World History, Religion 3, Honors English II and Honors Chemistry, received an honorable mention in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, Honors Spanish 3. Painting II and AP Calculus AB, received a certificate for serving on the Academic Council, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Mariah Lopez received a medal in Honors World History and Honors Geometry, received an honorable mention in Religion 2 and Studio Art, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Isabelle Lorthioir received a medal in Physical EducationBianca Macias received a medal in Chemistry, received an

honorable mention in Honors PreCalculus and Studio Art, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Rebecca May received a medal in Religion 2, received an honorable mention in Honors World History and Studio Art, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Grace Michael received a medal in HandbellsSara Moradi received a medal in Mandarin Chinese II, received

an honorable mention in Honors World History, Bella Voce and Honors Geometry, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Leeyen Rose Peralta received a medal in Bella VoceRun (Cindy) Wang received an honorable mention in World History

and Honors GeometryJessica Wills-Plisko received a medal in Latin 2Fei (Tara) Zhan received a medal in Honors Geometry

Class of 2018 Sarah Alswairki received a medal in Religion 3, and earned the

President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence Amy Borbridge received an Honorable mention in AP Chemistry

and Painting I, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Brenda Ceja received a medal in AP Calculus AB and AP Environmental Science, received a certificate for serving on the Marketing Committee and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Zhuo’er (Maureen) Chen received a medal in Algebra II/Trigonometry, received an honorable mention in Religion 3

Lauren Conser received an honorable mention in Religion 3 and AP English Literature & Composition, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Anna de la Rosa received a medal in Painting 1 and Honors PreCalculus, received an honorable mention in AP U.S. History and AP Chemistry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Aimee Jimenez received a medal in Graphic Design I and English III, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Joanna Juarez received a medal in Advanced HandbellsMaizie Gonzales received a medal in Ceramics and received an

honorable mention in U.S. History Brianna Hernandez received a certificate for serving on the

Education Committee, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Emily Lee received an honorable mention in Spanish 3, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Yifan (Lisa) Liang received an honorable mention in Painting IITiffany Lubrino received an honorable mention in Religion 3,

Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, and Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Vanessa Maldonado received a medal in English III, received an honorable mention in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, served on the Mission Effectiveness Committee. and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Catherine McIntosh received an honorable mention in Bella VoceNhi (Sheryl) Ngo received an honorable mention in Bella Voce

and English IIIThy Thy Nguyen received an honorable mention in Religion 3Hsuan Chun (Kathryn) Pan received a medal in Studio Art and

Honors Algebra II/Trigometry, received an honorable mention in Chemistry and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Isabelle Panganiban received a medal in Honors Spanish 3, AP English Language & Composition, received an honorable mention in Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry, received a certificate for serving on the Education Committee, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Senecca Salameh received a medal in U.S. History and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Caroline Sarkani earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Christina Tomas received a medal in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, received a certificate for serving on the Academic Council, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Colleen Wolfe received a medal in AP U.S. History, AP Calculus AB and Spanish 3, received a certificate for serving on the Education Committee, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Bryte Wood received a medal in PreCalculus, received an honorable mention in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Shangning Yi received an honorable mention in Advanced Handbells

Class of 2017 Hanna Adams received a medal in Mock Trial, received an

honorable mention in Anthropology, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Sophia Albanese received a medal in AP U.S. Government, Mock Trial, Painting 2 and AP English Literature & Composition, received an honorable mention in AP Calculus AB, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Miranda Arendt received a medal in AP English Literature & Composition and Honors Economics, received an honorable mention AP U.S. Government, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Nicole Berbiglia received a medal in Spanish 4, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Sydney Cayas received an honorable mention in Coding, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Domenica Diaz received a medal in Psychology, Religion 4, received an honorable mention in AP English Literature & Composition and Statistics, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Catherine (Paige) Edwards van Muijen received a medal in AP Biology, received an honorable mention for Religion 4, and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Victoria Edwards van Muijen received a honorable mention in Honors Latin 3, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction,

Isabelle Fabrizio received a medal in Anthropology, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Kaycee Greene received a medal in ceramics, received an honorable mention in Personal Finance, received a certificate for serving on the Marketing Committee, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Yiwen (Rosemary) Gu received a medal in Anatomy & Physiology and U.S. Government, received an honorable mention in Psychology, Painting I and AP Calculus BC, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Catherine Hand earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Gabriella Hernandez passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Yuxin (Alisa) Huang received a medal in AP Art and Statistics, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Nabeeha Khan earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Kelly Kallini received a medal in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Katerina (Katsya) Kennedy earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Kathryn Krebs received a medal in Advanced Handbells, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Vy Lam earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Danielle Lee received a medal in Painting 2 and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Sarah Michael received a medal in Honors Physics, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Kayla Orate received a medal in English IV and Physics, received an honorable mention in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble and Honors PreCalculus, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Josie Ortiz-Reauso received a medal in Yearbook, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Emma Pearson received an honorable mention in Painting II, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Juliana Resong received a medal in Academic Decathlon, Coding, Personal Finance and AP Engineering Your World, received an honorable mention in Honors Economics and AP English Literature & Composition, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

McKenna Rivers received a medal in Religion 4 and Statistics, received an honorable mention in Advanced Women’s Vocal Ensemble, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Alejandra Rodriguez received a medal in AP Spanish Language and Yearbook, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Tabby Rollins earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Diana Shrum received a medal in CodingMary-Katherine Sweeney received a medal in Personal Finance,

received an honorable mention in Painting II, earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and also passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Cassie Trent received a medal in Studio Art, received an honorable mention in Religion 4, PreCalculus and Chemistry

Charlene Velasquez passed her Senior Exit Interview with Distinction.

Zihan (Pepper) Yang received a medal in AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry and Painting 1, received an honorable mention in English IV, and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

Yujia (Bella) Zhai received an honorable mention in Painting II and earned the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence

GOLD STAR AMBASSADORSFreshmen: Claire Chapin, Therese Enriquez, Aubreanna Mandry,

Raeanne Marcial, Maya Ordonez, Theresa Perry, Chloe WebbSophomores: Sara Moradi, Channing LeeJuniors: Brenda Ceja, Aimee JimenezSeniors: Kaycee Greene, Emma Pearson, McKenna Rivers

Student Council ASB Officers 2016-2017President: Emma PearsonVice President: Miranda ArendtSecretary: Sydney CayasTreasurer: Tiffany LubrinoHistorian: Hanna Adams Commissioner of Publicity: Katsya KennedyCommissioner of Activities: Vanessa MaldonadoCommissioner of Service: Brianna HernandezInterschool Representatives: Kathryn Krebs and Tala Othman

2016-2017 CLASS OFFICERSSenior Class Officers: President: Sophia Albanese; Vice President:

Danielle Lee; Secretary/Treasurer: (Paige) Catherine Edwards van Muijen

Junior Class Officers: President: Christina Tomas; Vice President: Sarah Alswairki; Secretary/Treasurer: Emily Lee

Sophomore Class Officers: President: Isabelle Lorthioir; Vice President: Sara Moradi; Secretary/Treasurer: Isabelle Kunzmann

Freshmen Class Officers: President: Jessica Ortiz; Vice President: Maya Ordonez; Secretary/Treasurer: Aubreanna Mandry

ATHLETIC AWARDSThe Rookies of the Year Award: Courtney Gomez and Noelle

Mourani.The Coach’s Award: Juliana Resong and Sarah MichaelThe Connelly Student Athlete of the Year Award: Desirey Gomez

and Maizie Gonzales.

LEADERSHIP AWARDSHUGH O'BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: Channing LeeReinbold Gallery - Leaders of Tomorrow Salute: Anna de la Rosa

and Lauren ConserStudent Council Tuition Scholarship: Theresa Perry

SCIENCE AWARDSNATIONAL SCIENCE LEAGUE AWARDS 2017The medal for the highest score for Biology goes to: Jada Onwuta The medal for the highest score for Chemistry goes to: Amy

Borbridge The medal for the highest score for Physics goes to: Juliana Resong THE BAUSCH & LOMB SCIENCE AWARD: Brenda Ceja

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARDS The top-scoring student on the First Year Chemistry test: Mariah

Lopez Highest score on the Advanced Chemistry Olympiad test: Tiffany

Lubrino

CONNELLY 2017 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERSBiology First Place: Claire Chapin - What Soap Can DoBiology Second Place: Raeanne Marcial & Maya Ordonez - The

Nose Knows: Olfactory FatigueBiology Third Place: Noelle Mourani & Brigid Reilly - Building an

X-Ray MachineBiology Honorable Mention: Chelsea Le -Tums or Peppermint Tea?Chemistry First Place: Isabelle Lorthioir - The Pain in Unclogging

Your DrainChemistry Second Place: Channing Lee -Who Can Stop the Rotten

Tomatoes?Chemistry Third Place: Rebecca May - Acid Rain – What’s Left

Behind?Chemistry Honorable Mention: Jennifer Hodel - Delay in Ripening

of Bananas – What Works?Renewable Energy Awards. Xuanyue (Vicky) Chen, Taryn Diep,

Therese Enriquez, Brianna Hernandez, Mariah Lopez, Leeyen Rose Peralta, Valentina Perez, Colleen Wolfe

TRI-SCHOOL THEATREIncoming Thespian Honor Society Officers: Joanna Juarez

STATE FESTIVAL HONORS/AWARDS: Superior Ranking Stage Management IE, Stage Manager All State

Act II: Domenica DiazAll State Cast, Superior Ranking Monologue IE, Superior Ranking

Duet Scene IE: Joanna JuarezMedals of AchievementActing: Isabelle FabrizioDance: Joanna Juarez

THESPIANS OF THE YEARProduction: Bailee Van BeekAssistant Stage Management: Katsya KennedyActing: Joanna JuarezOutstanding Senior Thespian (highest honor): Domenica Diaz

CAMPUS MINISTRY SERVICE AWARDSFreshman recognized for Top Hours: (Lola) Maria

Searcy (89.50) Sophomores who have completed 100-200 hoursCatherine Hoyos (101.00)Savannah Kerwitz (161.00)Channing Lee (124.00)Grace Michael (177.50)Sara Moradi (102.50)Leeyen Peralta (107.00)Jessica Wills-Plisko (189.50)Sophomore who has completed over 200 hoursCourtney Gomez (237.00)Sophomore recognized for Top Hours and over 700 hours Jennifer Hodel (771.00)Juniors who have completed 100-200 hoursBrenda Ceja (104.50)Lauren Conser (156.00)Anna del la Rosa (140.00)Isabelle Panganiban (118.00)Christina Thomas (105.00)Juniors who have completed over 200 hoursBrianna Hernandez (203.03)Junior Top Hours with over 200 hoursBailee Van Beek (211.00)PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARDS: The following seniors have completed over 100 service hours and earned the President’s Volunteer Service Bronze Award – 100-175Kaycee Greene (130.85)Catherine Hand (171.00)Katsya Kennedy (108.00)Danielle Lee (117.75)Josie Ortiz-Reauso (114.75)Emma Pearson (167.00)Diana Shrum (172.50)Cassie Trent (160.00)Ran (Verna) Zhong (141.00)Seniors who have completed over 175 hours and have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Silver Award are:Sahar Ameen (242.00)Nicole Berbiglia (187.00)Victoria Castaneda (180.00)Isabelle Fabrizio (221.00)Juliana Resong (193.76)Mary-Katherine Sweeney (182.00)Zhixuan (Lena) Yang (212.00)All of the following Seniors have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award:For over 250 hours:Miranda Arendt (257.75)Sydney Cayas (255.75)Kathryn Krebs (281.25)For over 300 hours:Sophia Albanese (337.00)Desirey Gomez (396.20)Nabeeha Khan (308.00)Sarah Michael (358.00)McKenna Rivers (320.72)Alma Solis (345.00)For over 400 hours:Domenica Diaz (420.00)Senior recognized for Top Hours with over 600 hoursKayla Orate (672.50)

As of May 3, for the school year 2017, the entire school has logged 14,060.22 hours in service to others. And the Class of 2017 has a total of 7,729.88 hours reported over their entire four years at Connelly.

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