Golden Grads 2008: Clovis West
Friday, Jun. 06, 2008
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Eric Battles
Valedictorian
Parents: Marian and Gary Battles
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.2
Activities: Soccer, cross country and track, Interact Club, Life Teen Club, School Site Council, leadership, NHS, CSF, Eagles of Honor Pledge Poster
Community Service: Saint Agnes Hospital junior volunteer, Reading Buddies at Pinedale Elementary School, leadership volunteering, church youth group volunteering
Post-graduate Plans: Fresno State, Smittcamp Honors College, majoring in political science and running cross country and track
Samantha B. Baxter
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Dan and Victoria Baxter
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.70
Number of AP courses: 11
Activities: Colorguard and winterguard (four years,) Science Fair, Math Team
Post-graduate Plans: Johns Hopkins University
Allison Berryhill
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Michael Bohn
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Bart and Suna Bohn
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
GPA: 4.46
Number of AP courses: 10
Activities: Key Club, Filipino Club, Korean Club, Japanese Club, Math Team, Life Teen Club, Link Crew, soccer, varsity tennis, orchestra
Community Service: Kaiser Permanente, elementary girls basketball coach, Break the Barriers summer camp Post-graduate Plans: UC Berkeley, majoring in molecular and cell biology
Christine Boyajian Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Emily Cartwright
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Ann-Marie Clayton
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Lauren Coakley
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: John and Kim Coakley
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.37
Number of AP courses: 6
Activities: Badminton, Link Crew
Community Service: Poverello House
Post-graduate Plans: UC Irvine
John De Orian
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Christine Dela Rosa
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Tina and Ramon Dela Rosa
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
GPA: 4.32
Number of AP courses: 8
Activities: Varsity basketball, varsity badminton, AAV basketball coach, Salsa Club, CSF, Math Team
Community Service: Lil' Hoopsters, Jr. Hoopsters, Slam 'n Jam
Post-graduate Plans: UC Irvine
Besan Farra
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Bassam and Areg Farra
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.2
Number of AP courses: 6
Activities: Muslim Club member/officer, Interact Club
Community Service: Children's Hospital Central California volunteer, library volunteer, tutoring
Post-graduate Plans: UC Davis, with intention of becoming a pediatrician
Christian Fetters
Valedictorian
Parents: George and Terry Fetters
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.25
Activities: Key Club, Interact Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, leadership, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, St. James Youth Group, Acolyte at St. James Church, varsity football (All-Conference, All-City, All-Valley, Scholar Athlete,) varsity baseball (captain and Scholar Athlete)
Community Service: Poverello House, Sunrise Assisted Living, Oakdale Heights Assisted Living, Pinedale Walking Buddies, Kids Day
Post-graduate Plans: UC San Diego, majoring in business administration and playing football
Jonathan Funch
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Jim and Vicki Funch
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.21
Number of AP courses: 8
Activities: Track and field, cross country, Interact Club, Japanese Club
Community Service: Museum of Valor volunteer
Post-graduate Plans: UC Berkeley
Katherine Gilbert
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Chelsie Grossman
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Natalie Howard
Valedictorian
Parents: Cindy and Craig Howard
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.25
Activities: Varsity volleyball (three years,) junior varsity volleyball, basketball, badminton, Link Crew leader
Community Service: Peer Ministry, Lil' Hoopsters coach, Clovis West volleyball clinics coach
Post-graduate Plans: UCLA
Matthew Jelmini
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Brett Jennings
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Erin Karahadian
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Edward and Allison Karahadian
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.33
Number of AP courses: 5
Activities: Armenian Club, Link Crew, equestrian
Community Service: Mexico mission trips, Agents of Grace, World Vision Armenia
Post-graduate Plans: UC San Diego
Jessie Kim
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Jina and Young Kim
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.3
Number of AP courses: 9
Activities: Winter drums, Clovis West band, Academic Decathlon, Math Team, Torch Staff, Daisy Chain, CSF lifetime member
Community Service: Children's Hospital Central California STARS volunteer, Teen Council at Woodward Park Library, library volunteer, vacation bible school crew leader, Liberty Elementary School teacher assistant, Simdog fashion shows, World Vision
Post-graduate Plans: UCLA
Nicole Kimura
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Royce and Karen Kimura
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.4
Number of AP courses: 7
Activities: Club Gymnastics, high school gymnastics, kNOw More program (lead peer,) Math Team, badminton, Earth Day Committee, Environmental Club, Peer Counseling, Destination Imagination
Community Service: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community of Readers, Refusal Skills, Jr. Young Buddhist Association, Medaka No Gakko, peer tutoring, Food Not Bombs, Food Bank volunteer, San Joaquin River Parkway Clean-Up, Clovis West Pond Clean-Up, convalescent center visits, Nikkei Center visits, Annual Buddhist Church Food Bazaar, Fresno Buddhist Church Annual Tri-Tip Luncheon
Post-graduate Plans: Fresno State, Smittcamp Family Honors College
Jennifer Leary
Valedictorian
Parents: Tim and Deanna Leary
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.17
Activities: Varsity volleyball (team captain junior and senior years), Every Fifteen Minutes retreat coordinator, Interschool Council, junior and sophomore class president, freshman class secretary, student representative on Clovis Unified School District Governing Board, Clovis Unified School District leadership camp coordinator
Community Service: Make-A-Wish Foundation and Operation Bear Hug coordinator, mid-year leadership conference leader
Post-graduate Plans: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, majoring in business administration
Jacquelyn Liberty
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Andy Lee
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Kwok and Laurie Lee
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.35
Number of AP courses: 10
Activities: Varsity track, Debate Team, California Junior Scholarship Federation, Interact Club, Chinese Club, Science Olympiad Team, Key Club, Math Team, MUSES Writing Club, Fresno MESA SEA Summer Enrichment Engineering Program
Community Service: More than 1,200 hours as a Saint Agnes Junior Volunteer, Chairman of the Department of Floor Assistance, Chinese Club volunteer at Children's Hospital Central California, Key Club volunteer
Post-graduate Plans: University of the Pacific, pre-pharmacy program
Dixon Li
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Namitha Malakkla
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Suda Nagabhushana and Nagabhushana Malakkla
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.39
Number of AP courses: 11
Activities: Indian classical dancing: Bharatanatyam, tennis, Indian Club, Women's Chorale, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Key Club, Interact Club, NHS, Link Crew leader, CSF, UC Davis Young Scholars Program
Community Service: St. Agnes Medical Center volunteer, Hindu Temple of Fresno volunteer
Post-graduate Plans: UC Berkeley
Chelsey Marderosian
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Jim and Michelle Marderosian
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.5
Number of AP courses: 7
Activities: Armenian Club, Link Crew, girls varsity soccer, California Odyssey Soccer Club, Math Team, CSF
Post-graduate Plans: Saint Mary's College of California
Kristopher Mendoza
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Saisindhu Narala
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Madhava and Ratna Narala
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.76
Number of AP courses: 11
Activities: Band, tennis, Indian Club, NHS, CSF, flute choir
Community Service: St. Agnes Junior Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Post-graduate Plans: UC San Diego, Medical Scholars Program
Drew Nitschke
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Cliff and Sherri Nitschke
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.29
Number of AP courses: 6
Activities: Varsity basketball, Human Relations Committee, Link Crew, Homecoming Committee, Multi-cultural Advisory Committee, class officer, CSF Lifetime Member
Community Service: Lil' Hoopsters youth basketball coach, Coats for Kids volunteer, Sunday school teacher
Post-graduate Plans: UCLA
Zachary Norgaard
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Renee Rapin
Valedictorian
Parents: Diane and Mark Rapin
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.2
Number of AP courses: 4
Activities: Marching band, wind ensemble, orchestra, Daisy Chain, Link Crew, Every Fifteen Minutes, CSF, NHS, Fresno Madera Counties Music Association Honor Band and Orchestra, California Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble Festival, Math Team, French Club, Armenian Club, Interact Club, Fresno County Precinct Officer
Community Service: Community of Readers, Woodward Park Library Teen Advisory Board
Post-graduate Plans: UC Santa Barbara
Laya Reddy
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Kiran and Manthani Reddy
Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes
GPA: 4.44
Number of AP courses: 9
Activities: Varsity tennis Most Valuable Player (three years), TRAC Player of the Year, Captain, All-City, First-team All-Bee, NHS president, CSF president, school newspaper and magazine editor, Indian Club treasurer, PASA, Eagle of Honor, NYLF Leadership Forum
Community Service: Saint Agnes Hospital volunteer, Interact Club WAPIS/volunteering
Post-graduate Plans: UCLA Honors Program, majoring in microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics
Brian Robillard
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Greg and Donna Robillard
Hometown: Los Angeles
GPA: 4.3
Number of AP courses: 7
Activities: Varsity track, varsity soccer, varsity cross country, senior class vice president, Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee commissioner, sophomore class vice president, Every Fifteen Minutes program co-commissioner, History Day, journalism
Community Service: Saint Agnes Junior Volunteer, Reading Buddies Program
Post-graduate Plans: University of Notre Dame
Araceli Rodriguez
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Jesus and Catalina Rodriguez
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.36
Number of AP courses: 6
Activities: Cross country, basketball, track and field, Mock Trial, Ceramics Club, Eagle of Honor Representative
Post-graduate Plans: Fresno City College, Honors Program
Matthew Sasaki
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Randy and Nancy Sasaki
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.61
Number of AP courses: 9
Activities: Football, track and field, Bowling Club, Link Crew
Community Service: Children's Hospital Central California STARS program
Post-graduate Plans: UCLA, medical school
Justin Seo
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Sanam Sidhu
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
Tristan Soemali
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Tamara Soemali
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.56
Number of AP courses: 12
Activities: Smittcamp Honors Student, CSF, NHS, Key Club, Interact Club, Faith Club, Chinese Club, Science Olympiad, Robotics, volleyball
Community Service: Youth Leader for Youth for Christ, outreach leader for ISI ministries, peer counselor, Community of Readers, Wonder Valley Ranch cabin counselor, youth leader for KPCF Vacation Bible School
Post-graduate Plans: Fresno State, Smittcamp Honors College
Beau Sweeney
Valedictorian
Parents: Kevin and Karen Sweeney
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.0
Activities: Varsity football (four years), Eagles of Honor, senior class president, leadership
Community Service: Kids Day, Make-A-Wish, Eagles of Honor, Clovis West Football Youth Camp
Post-graduate Plans: UC Berkeley, playing football
Kira Taylor
Valedictorian
Parents: Mike and Tami Taylor
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.1
Activities: Cheer, leadership, Faith Club
Community Service: Poverello House Craycroft Center, Kids Day, Agents of Grace, Maple Creek Elementary School cheer coach, canned food program, leadership, involvement in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Post-graduate Plans: Fresno State
Cindy Wong
Scholar of Distinction
Parents: Ronald and Jenny Wong
Hometown: Fresno
GPA: 4.4
Number of AP courses: 6
Activities: CSF lifetime member, National Society of High School Scholars, Clovis West Math Team member, Hmong Club, Korean Club
Community Service: Volunteer at Saint Agnes' sixth floor Maternity Department, Fresno City College Disabled Students Program note-taker
Post-graduate Plans: UC Davis, majoring in biological sciences
David Yoon
Valedictorian, Scholar of Distinction
