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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 25

Congratulations Class of 2012 Graduates accept diplomas, look forward to future SPECIAL SECTION

Dana Hills High’s class of 2012 queues up for commencement ceremonies Wednesday, June 20. Photo by Andrea Swayne

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Federal Regulators Seek Answers for Reactor Woes at SONGS

Weekday Concert Raised Money for Doheny Beach Visitors Center

South County Surfers Dominate USA Championships

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What’s Up With... 1

…Dirty Heads, Doheny and DSBIA?

THE LATEST: Doheny State Beach hosted a free lunchtime reggae concert by the Dirty Heads to celebrate the release of the band’s new album, Cabin by the Sea and to raise funds for the state park and Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association. Concert promoter Omega Events produced the event in partnership with the park, 106.7 KROQ, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and Monster Energy. According to California State Parks’ Special Events Coordinator Lori Coble, the event drew at least 2,000 people. The concert raised $2,700 for the DSBIA through food and beverage sales and donations from attendees, said Omega Events President Rich Sherman. “Omega Events will donate an additional $5,000 to the DSBIA to help with their goal of reopening the visitors’ center and aquarium,” said Sherman, who also recognized Wahoo’s owner Wing Lam for donating another $5,000 to cover event costs. WHAT’S NEXT: “Donated funds from the concert are greatly appreciated,” said Ed Neely, DSBIA secretary. “We are hoping to have the center open by October. There are still some issues that need to be worked through, but things are moving ahead.” FIND OUT MORE: See www.dohenystatebeach.org. —Andrea Swayne

… SONGS?

THE LATEST: Federal regulators are looking into design and manufacturing changes of the replacement steam generators at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, which has had both its reactors out of operation since January and has no timeline for their Dana Point Times June 22–28, 2012

return to service. To a standing-room only crowd in San Juan Capistrano, inspectors from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said that vibrations in the steam generator tubes had caused them to wear down excessively and unpredictably and led to the radiation leak that forced the rapid shutdown of the plant’s Unit 3 reactor January 31. Also, original simulations of water flow grossly underestimated the speed of water in the tubes further affecting them. Plant owner Southern California Edison took its Unit 2 reactor offline for planned upgrades January 9 and has continued to test it in light of the tube degradation in the other reactor. Anti-nuclear groups described the meeting Monday and the inspection process as a “sham.” Leaders of Friends of the Earth said Edison misled regulators when it failed to disclose all the design changes and bypassed what would have been an 18-month relicensing process. Despite the criticism, SONGS’ Chief Nuclear Officer Peter Dietrich, said SCE had satisfied federal requirements to power them up in the first place. WHAT’S NEXT: Monday night’s meeting was a first in a series the NRC plans to hold after subsequent inspections. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.danapointtimes.com for updates. — Stacie N. Galang

…Doheny Village?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday voted to authorize a contract extension with ROMA Design Group, the firm hired to design plans for the future Doheny Village Plan. The city first entered a one-year $250,000 contract with ROMA in June of 2010, hiring the design firm to act as the

city’s consultant in preparing a draft plan for the revitalization of Doheny Village, the downtown area of Capistrano Beach. ROMA’s services were temporarily suspended in June of 2011 and extended to June 2012, while the city awaited the award of $340,000 in state grant money. WHAT’S NEXT: Kyle Butterwick, community development director said the city hopes to have an approved document for the project by the end of the year, depending on the level of public interest during the upcoming hearing process. “A high level of public involvement could potentially prolong the project approval a bit, but we want the plan to reflect the input of the community and encourage public participation,” said Butterwick. FIND OUT MORE: See the agenda report at www.danapointtimes.com. —AS

…Red Tagged Home?

THE LATEST: City Council on Tuesday authorized an appeal filed by Marianne Stahl, the owner of a red-tagged house on the 3400 block of Camino el Molino, to be heard by an independent hearing officer. The home was boarded up and redtagged in February following a probation sweep that led to the discovery of unsafe conditions at the location. Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies, present during the investigation of a parolee believed to be living in the home, reported what appeared to be serious code violations making the home dangerous and uninhabitable, said City Attorney Patrick Muñoz. Violations, including hoarding conditions, general disrepair, unpermitted makeshift construction and bare electrical wiring, prompted city code enforcement and building officials to secure the property and disconnect the utilities.

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Citing a history of code enforcement issues at the Stahl home, the city moved forward with standard nuisance abatement procedures. Stahl filed an appeal in March and, in answer, the city provided her with a detailed list of 66 specific code violations and instructions on what needed to be done in order to bring the home into compliance. According to the staff report, Stahl has made some progress but major code violations remain. Efforts to reach Stahl for comment were unsuccessful. WHAT’S NEXT: The vote allows a date to be set and delegates Council’s authority to an independent hearing officer who will be hired to preside over the appeal hearing. FIND OUT MORE: Stay tuned for updates. —AS

…Coconuts?

THE LATEST: City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss whether problems at Coconuts Bar warrant changes be made to the establishment’s conditional use permit. According to the notice, the review will include issues related to the bar’s security, business hours, entertainment, parking, food and alcohol service and other operational matters. WHAT’S NEXT: The meeting will be held on June 25 at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 33282 Golden Lantern. Those wishing to address the Planning Commission on this issue are invited to attend the meeting. FIND OUT MORE: Call Planning Manager John Tilton at 949.248.3570 or stop by the Community Development Department office at City Hall, 33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 209. —AS www.danapointtimes.com

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Dana Point Police Services www.HideitLockitOrLoseit.com COMPILED BY NEVILLE ROANE-KING All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. The true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. No assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. An arrest doesn’t represent guilt. The items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the OCSD Web site.

across the street to a neighbor’s house after allegedly being hit by one of the woman’s older sons. The neighbor treated both with ice. The baby was coughing up blood. The mother refused deputies and medics being called by the neighbor and went back home. The neighbor went ahead and called police. Officers found the victims and both mother and baby were taken to a nearby hospital. 9-1-1 HANGUP Ocean Hill Drive, 33100 Block, (7:02 a.m.) Deputies received a call that was disconnected before conversation was started. Officers called back and spoke to a female who said her husband threw her into a wall before the first call. The woman then became uncooperative and said she should not have called.

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GENERAL BROADCAST Pacific Coast Highway, 34500 Block (8:37 p.m.) A caller reported a possible drunk driver who maneuvered a white Ryder truck into a fire hydrant and fled the scene southbound on PCH. The license plate was not identified.

DISTURBANCE Dana Point Harbor Drive, 25300 Block (7:45 p.m.) A man called to report an alleged battery he witnessed. He claims he saw one man assault another man and then destroy his belongings. He then saw them chase after each other.

KEEP THE PEACE Silver Lantern, 33700 Block (7:05 p.m.) A woman reported that she was in a physical altercation with her husband earlier in the morning. She said her 45-year-old husband broke her phone and pushed her to the ground. She also told officers that they have firearms in their home, possibly a shotgun behind the bedroom door.

WELFARE CHECK Sea Lion Drive, 33000 Block (2:03 p.m.) A woman called from Russia to a second hand informant, asking to have deputies check on a 70-year-old woman who lives alone. The caller told police she heard a male’s voice on her answering machine, but the woman does not have a son.

DISTURBANCE Bridgeport Street, 0 Block (6:01 p.m.) A caller reported a male child and a mother and father all in a verbal argument in the unit below. The caller reported hearing the child screaming for the dad to leave the mom alone. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Camino Capistrano, 34700 Block (5:48 p.m.) A man was seen grabbing a 13-yearold male and yelling either “get back in the car” or “get in the car” to him. The man was reported to be a white male in his 40s with no hair and a grey goatee. HIT AND RUN MISDEMEANOR REPORT Clearbrook Pass, 0 Block (4:26 p.m.) The driver of a silver Toyota hit a caller’s car, initially pulled over, then decided to drive off instead. The victim believes the driver was drunk. RECKLESS DRIVING La Cresta Drive, 24200 Block (3:25 p.m.) A blue Mercedes Benz was seen driving at high speeds on school grounds “in hallways and on the field”. WELFARE CHECK Silver Lantern, 33900 Block (11:16 a.m.) A woman and her 6-month-old son ran Dana Point Times June 22–28, 2012

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PROPS, RECOGNITIONS AND MORSELS OF INFO eWaste Drive a Success Surterre Properties’ second Monarch Beach area eWaste event at South Shores Church, June 9, was good for the environment while providing a needed service to the community. Approximately 2,359 pounds of electronic waste was collected. ProShred shredded approximately 2,800 pounds of confidential documents on-site, a number the company said, equates to saving about 24 trees. Year to date, Surterre’s Orange County eWaste events have shredded approximately 23,275 pounds of confidential documents on site, equivalent to saving about 203 trees, according to the document shredder’s estimate. A free service to the public held on a quarterly basis in three different areas of Orange County, Surterre’s eWaste drives offer individuals an easy opportunity to help keep our planet and its landfills clean. “Our eWaste drives are just one way that we uphold our commitment to preserving the environment while helping the community,” said Paula Ansara-Wilhelm, Surterre

Monarch Beach agents Dinah Roitz, Sara McCartan, Kathy Garrison and Betty Comegys volunteered at the Surterre eWaste Drive. Courtesy photo

co-founder and chief marketing officer. Betty Comegys, Surterre agent and eWaste event leader said this second event drew 52 cars, double the amount at the first event. “Paper shredding was very popular and the public was extremely appreciative. Some even made two trips,” she said. For more information about Surterre Properties or to find out about upcoming eWaste drives, call 949.717.7100 or visit www.surterreproperties.com.

News Next Door

Thursday, June 14 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCE Mariana Drive, 33700 Block (9:40 p.m.) Two tall men were seen “messing” with a black Toyota truck. The caller thought the duo may have been trying to hotwire the vehicle. MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS Old Golden Lantern/El Camino Capistrano Police were called because a woman was “walking two white poodles off of their leashes.” The caller noticed that it is becoming a reoccurring problem. The woman was last seen walking at the top of the hill at the park. CITIZEN ASSIST Crown Valley Parkway, 32400 Block (2:20 p.m.) A woman called to complain about juveniles who live in the neighboring buildings. The woman told deputies she believes the juvies are spying on her because they are aware of things she does in “private.” SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES Stonehill Drive/Ocean Hill Drive A woman in her 20s was taking pictures of another woman’s children at a park without her permission. The mother asked her to stop and the woman laughed back at her. Page 5

A 40-foot-long, 13-foot-tall dinosaur at Zoomar’s Petting Zoo has some San Juan Capistrano residents in an uproar. Photo by Brian Park

The installation of a large dinosaur replica at Zoomars Petting Zoo in the Los Rios Historic District has stirred up the ire of some locals, including some of the longtime families. Zoomars owner Carolyn Franks bought the 40-foot-long, 13-foot-high apatosaurus at an auction in Anaheim and had it installed at her petting zoo on Wednesday, June 13. Less than 24 hours later, the city issued Franks a stop-work order and a notice of violation, after they received complaints about the dinosaur. “I find it offensive on some of the most sacred and cherished land in San Juan,” said Jerry Nieblas, president of the Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee and descendant of one of San Juan’s pre-Mission families. Franks is currently preparing an appeal to the city that will focus on the dinosaur’s educational purpose. —Brian Park SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

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GETTING OUT

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

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THE LIST A day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town. COMPILED BY TAWNEE PRAZAK

friday

TAPAS TERTULIA & WINE TASTING 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. DaVine Food & Wine celebrates the Summer Solstice with a sampling of wines from Bodegas M Winery, with Spanish tapas, live flamenco guitar music and more. $25. 34673 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.493.4044, www.davine-wine.com.

JOHN KNOWLES, GUITAR PLAYER 7:30 p.m. Lord of the Strings concert series at the Dana Point Community House. $25. 24642 San Juan Ave., Dana Point, 949.842.2227, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. MOVIES IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Dana Point hosts a showing of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (the original) at Lantern Bay Park. Free. 25111 Park Lantern Road, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org. BASIC NEEDS, SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Ecology Center hosts the series this week featuring ethnobotanist, plant explorer and author, Mark Plotkin. Cost $10-$20. 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, 949-443-4223, www.TheEcologyCenter.org.

WIN FREE TICKETS! The first two people to email us with DP Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of tickets from The Coach House to see Aaron Watson on Wednesday, June 27. Include your name and phone number. EMAIL: tickets@danapointtimes.com

saturday

DANA POINT LOBSTER FEST 4 p.m. Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club’s all-youcan-eat East Coast lobster and steak, as well as more food, drinks and dancing at Doheny Beach. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities including DSBIA’s interpretive facilities and programs. Tickets $75. www.danapointlobsterfest.org.

CHRIS CRAM 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live music at Wind and Sea Restaurant. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com. Dana Point Times June 22–28, 2012

GO.SEE.DO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP BARBECUE Each year the Dana Point Historical Society hosts its barbecue fundraiser at Doheny State Beach to honor local graduates with scholarships and raise money for future awards. This year’s barbecue is scheduled for Monday, June 25 at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Picnic Area ‘A’. The event begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The $1,000 Doris I. Walker Scholarship will be presented to Dana Hills High School graduate, Allison Payne. The Lucy Chavarrias-Saunderson Scholarship, also $1,000, will be awarded to Jenay D. Drake, a San Clemente High School grad from Capistrano Beach. “In the many years since the Historical Society started this scholarship program, we have been able to increase it from one $500 award to two $1,000 awards as a result of this barbecue,” said Historical Society President Judy Henderson, Barbara Johannes and Carlos N. Olvera. “We look for students who are active in community service, and we Georgelean Olvera volunteered at last year’s Historical Society BBQ. Photo by Bob Fairbanks are grateful to have such quality teens in our area to make these awards to.” The menu includes classic barbecue favorites like tri-tip, chicken, chili beans, salads, beverages and desserts. Tickets are available at the door and are $30 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Parking is included in the ticket price. Just tell the gate guard you will be attending the Historical Society Barbecue, and the parking fee will be waived. For more information, contact Jessica Blair at 949.690.7823 or attyjessicablair@yahoo.com. —Andrea Swayne

TASTE OF DOHENY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Festival with food from area restaurants, music from a local reggae band and a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, 20 brews and breweries, wine tastings, a car show, kids activities and more. Held at Sea Terrace Park. Niguel Road & PCH, Dana Point, www.danapoint.org, www.tasteofdoheny.com. 30TH ANNUAL DANA POINT CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Two-day event at the St. Regis and Sea Terrace Park celebrating of automotive heritage, with this year’s theme: “Legends of Le Mans: Racing in the ‘60s.” Features more than 200 classic cars, exhibits, and more. $30. One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, 949.433.1303, www.danapointconcours.org.

monday

FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME 7 p.m. Event at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

MONDAY NIGHT LAUGHS 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live standup comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

tuesday

PAINT SAN CLEMENTE ART EXHIBIT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibit from the annual plein art fine art competition on the Community Center lawn. 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, 949.366.1601, www.scartgallery.com.

FUN CRAFTS FOR KIDS 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mission San Juan Capistrano starts its daytime events for children ages 6 - 12 continuing through August 31. Parent or sitter must be present to participate. Activity changes daily. Free for members; $2.00 per child in addition to admission. 26801 Ortega Hwy., 949.234.1300, www.missionsjc.com.

SKY GREEN 6:30 p.m.-close. Popular top-40 rock and pop covers at Zona’s. 647 Camino de Los Mares, San Clemente, 949.970.4568, www.ZonasItalianRestaurant.com.

wednesday

LIVE MUSIC CRUISE 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dana Wharf hosts the music cruise on the 95-foot Dana Pride with a full bar and more. Cost $19. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.

KARAOKE 7 p.m. Joel and Les host Karaoke at Swallow’s Inn. Plus $2 tacos and free popcorn. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.3188, www.swallowsinn.com.

STEVE BONINO 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Live music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

BRIAN YOUNG & THE BLUES STATION 7 p.m.10 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

sunday

SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy a free family-friendly concert at Heritage Park with Elton the Early Years headlines, and opening act Simon, Mitchell & Joel (Not a Law Firm). 3400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org.

RISE & SHINE FITNESS HIKE 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Start your day with a brisk paced four mile nature hike at Ladera Ranch East Trail. An event of The Reserve/Richard and Donna O’Neill Land Conservancy. Call for info and directions, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org. FOXY SHAZAM 8 p.m. Concert at The Coach House. Tickets $15. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com. Page 6

thursday

MIKE WALLACE 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Acoustic music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.

SURFERS HEALING BENEFIT CONCERT FOR AUTISM 8 p.m. Fundraising concert featuring Common Sense in OC Tavern’s OCT Room. $20. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com. SENIOR TWILIGHT DINNER 5 p.m. Social dinner for seniors at the Dana Point Community Center. 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, 949.248.3536, www.danapoint.org. *For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.danapointtimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@danapointtimes.com www.danapointtimes.com

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ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50: Tom Blake

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights Many older adults spend too many years in dead-end marriages and relationships

hy do I keep loving you when you always make me blue?” are words from Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, a popular 1959 song (remake in 1974) by singer Freddy Fender. Lately, more and more people have been asking me why older adults waste years staying in dead-end marriages and relationships. A woman named Sharon wrote: “You meet someone and they express serious interest and days turn into months and months turn into years. But there is always some reason that the other person can’t totally commit—kids from a previous marriage, not the ‘right time,’ afraid of another divorce, and of course the classic, ‘Why do we need to get married ? Can’t we just live together?’ “After an on-again, off-again relationship with a man for 18 years (yes, I am a slow learner), we finally broke up—this time for good. My advice is that if a man or woman can’t commit to their partner within a reasonable amount of time (I would say a year to two at the most),

move on. Don’t waste precious years of your life like I did. “I just turned 60, so meeting someone may be too late for me. I wasted a lot of time on the wrong man.” For Sharon, perhaps ON LIFE AND LOVE AFTER 50 those 18 years weren’t By Tom Blake entirely wasted. There must have been some good in them for her. It’s not only women who get stuck in dead-end relationships. It happens to men as well. I have a male friend who has dated a woman for five years. They have great compatibility and fun together. He’s ended the relationship eight times, but each time he goes back to her. She’s the one who won’t commit, because he’s 20 years older and she fears she’ll become a widow. I know unhappy, miserable married couples who stay together. Why? I’m not an expert so I cannot authori-

tatively say why older adults remain in dead-end relationships. Everybody’s situation is unique, but here are a few of my ideas and most of them center on fear. It’s damn hard to break the chain. It can rip the insides right out of your stomach. I know; I’ve been through it. You’re afraid you’re going to hurt the other person; you feel guilty, blame yourself. You fear that dividing the assets is going to wipe you out financially or cost you too much money and that you won’t be able to afford to live. Or, you fear leaving your home where you love many things that are such a major part of your life: your garden, friends, neighbors, the roominess, the location, or having to abandon a cherished animal. Maybe you just hate being alone. These factors are huge and have to be weighed against the other side of the coin. The longer you stay in the wrong relationship, the longer you delay starting a fresh new life and delay the possibility of meeting a new person with whom to share the remaining years.

It takes incredible intestinal fortitude to make the break, and for some, they will never do it. The price is too dear. They may feel they are too old to start over. Staying isn’t necessarily a bad choice; it’s the best decision for them. But as many widowed people—who didn’t make the choice but had it forced upon them—have found, the human spirit is remarkable in helping people bounce back and find some rainbows later in life. Why do so many older people waste years by staying too long in dead-end relationships? Perhaps our readers will share their opinions. Tom Blake is a San Clemente resident and Dana Point business owner who has authored three books on middle-aged dating. For dating information: www. FindingLoveAfter50.com To comment: tompblake@gmail.com. DP PLEASE NOTE: The opinions offered here are those of the guest columnist and may or may not be shared by the Dana Point Times staff. We appreciate their willingness to share their views, and we invite responses to be sent to letters@danapointtimes.com.

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Dana Hills Grads

Urged to Dream Big

he first familiar notes of Pomp and Circumstance began to play at Dana Hills High School Stadium shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday, bringing thousands of proud family members and friends instantly to attention. Everyone sat up a little straighter, necks craning to catch a glimpse of their graduate as the processional down the long staircase to the field began. The sound of clicking camera shutters was immediately drowned out as proud spectators found their senior in the line of students making their way to the rows and rows of chairs arranged parallel to the lines on the football field. After the 660 graduates, in white and blue caps and gowns, took their places and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, Principal Jason Allemann welcomed the class of 2012 to the graduation ceremony. As a graduate of Dana Hills 24 years ago, Allemann said this day was like a homecoming for him. His full-circle return to lead a commencement as a principal was quite an honor, he said. Then he congratulated

the grads, commended them for being an impressive group of students and set the presentation of diplomas into motion. Cheers, applause and the occasional blast of an air horn, followed the reading of each graduate’s name as they moved to the front of the stage to collect their diplomas. Following a performance by the school vocal ensemble, the commencement speeches began. Scholar of Scholars Ryan Lindeborg, Dana Hills’ class of 2012 top student, kicked off the speech portion of the afternoon, expressing pride in his peers. Allison Leibold urged her fellow graduates to take risks, dream unreasonably and make a difference. “Dare to fight for your biggest dream. And be outrageous in your pursuit of a rich and fulfilling life, whatever that means to you,” Leibold said. “Let’s not allow others to define our potential.” Aliza Braunstein told her peers, “Our ingenuity and individualism is what makes the class of 2012, truly a force to be reckoned with” and reminded them that after the thousands of minutes spent together during

their four years at Dana Hills, the four seconds it took to receive their diplomas, mark the beginning of a new perspective on life. Alexander Brown gave the final, uplifting and entertaining address, expressing optimism for the future, to the appreciative audience both on the field and in the stands. Senior Class President Amanda Anderson presented the class gift—a newly painted and lit school logo sign on the hillside adjacent to the stadium. The presentation to and acceptance of the class of 2012, from Allemann to district Board of Trustees member Anna Bryson followed. Anderson took the stage once again and did the honor of announcing the culmination of the ceremony—the turning of the tassels. Beautiful white doves were released, taking flight above the field. Then 660 mortarboards went airborne as well, as the officially graduated seniors erupted in happy exuberance, sending their blue and white caps skyward in celebration. —Andrea Swayne

CLASS OF 2012 BY THE NUMBERS 660 Graduates 97 Valedictorians (students with GPA of 4.0 or higher) 102 Academic Distinction Awards (students with GPAs ranging 3.5 to 3.99) 30 percent (approximately) of the graduating class earned Valedictorian or Academic Distinction status 33 AP Scholars 36 AP Scholars with Honor 31 AP Scholars with Distinction 3 National AP Scholars 17 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students 2 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists 2 National Merit Scholarship Recipients 6 Athletes on Wall of Fame 2 Scholar Athletes

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Individuality Paves the Path to Success Top scholar’s commencement speech encourages grads to define success by their own standards B Y R YA N L I N D E B O R G , D A N A H I L L S H I G H S C H O O L S C H O L A R O F S C H O L A R S

elcome. Thank you for allowing me the honor to speak today. I am proud to be here with you to celebrate this day of triumph, remembrance, accomplishment, and promise for the future. Here at Dana Hills, we have been equipped with a broad problem-solving mindset, a vast amount of knowledge and a specific set of skills and tools that prepare us for the challenging trials of our future. For example, thanks to the librarian’s persistent reminders, Dolphins will never have damaged college textbooks due to rainy days. And with the creativity that was seen in the semi-controversial pep rally, Dolphins will be known and yes, maybe even feared, for their especially innovative side. Class of 2012, we are a unique group of mathletes, cappies, band geeks, jeopardy junkies and notorious B.I.G.s. We are an exceptional bunch of scientists, service philanthropists, human rights activists and expressive novelists. We have a class of misses and misters, conformists and hipsters. It is inevitable that we will change immensely as we venture off to the next chapter of our lives, but through the ups, downs, twists, turns and rollercoaster ride of our future lives, I have one hope for our class. Embrace those quirks that make you unique, and let them inspire you, for it is

Ryan Lindeborg. Photo courtesy of GradReel.com

through this inspiration that you will kindle your passion, forge your own path, and thrive. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” If you strive to fulfill your own individuality, then you are on the path to success. Define success by your own standards, not by those of others.

AwardWinners The full list of awards, distinctions and scholarships earned by the Dana Hills Class of 2012 is too lengthy to appear in full on these pages. Here is an excerpt of the many accolades bestowed on the graduates. For a full list, as published in the commencement program, log on to www.danapointtimes.com.

Dolphin of the Year Finalists: Aliza Braunstein, Jessica Dinsmoor, Jo Getz, A.J. Jackson, Ryan Lindeborg, Gillian Slee Dolphin of the Year: Aliza Braunstein National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students: Alex Barata, Natasha Gunther, Liam McCann, Jed Bradshaw, Lauren Hart, Alexandra Smith, Lauryn Cerutti, Ryan Kehlet, Chloe Virgil, Christopher Childress, Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Kayla White, Lindsay Fiorentino, Samantha Lepore, Ryan Young, Olivia Fuchs, Ryan Lindeborg

National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists: Shana Hu, Marisa Shimano National Merit Scholarship Recipients: Marisa Shimano, Lauren La Vine National Hispanic Recognition Program: Marilyn La Jeunesse, Luke Wallace Senior Class Leadership: President: Amanda Anderson; Secretary/Treasurer: Dylan Castagno

In the tenacity of our sports teams, the college acceptances and awards of our students and the sincere interactions I have held with so many of you and my bro Wesley Lu, I have borne witness to the evolution of cute and lovable baby calves into powerful dolphins of the deep, with the strength and macho to bear Poseidon’s weight on his formidable chariot of seashell and majesty.

ASU Leadership Awards: Jed Bradshaw, ASU President Amanda Anderson, Senior Class President Dylan Castagno, Senior Class Secretary/Treasurer Jessica Dinsmoor, Commissioner of Community Service Allison Gersten, Senior Commissioner of Activities Emily Horton, Commissioner of Athletics Gillian Slee, Student Senate Liaison Sarah Wilson, Deputy Commissioner of Communications, Video Services Principal’s Leadership Award: Gillian Slee United States Marine Corps: Scholastic Excellence Award: Shana Hu, Ryan Lindeborg; Distinguished Athlete Award: Lauryn Cerutti, Sam Wilbur; Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence: Sawyer Boigenzahn, Stephanie Quon

It was the making of successful Dana Hills graduates and a terrible analogy. Analogies aside, I have complete confidence in the class of 2012 and know that we have the power to change the world in our own way. No matter where we end up, let us embrace the serendipity that happens to come our way and let us not restrict our unbounded intellect. As a graduating dolphin, I can speak for all of us when I say I am very grateful to all the staff, teachers and classmates who made these four short years so memorable and rewarding. We are also here today because of the love, wisdom and guidance of our wonderful parents. I would like to graciously thank them for their unparalleled sacrifices of sleep, sanity and hair color. Although it is a day to thank mentors and supporters, it is just as much our day. Stop for a second; ponder where you are now and where you will be. Young grasshoppers, we still have much to learn before we become the senseis of our time. But…take the moment in; you are graduating! So, I leave you with this message. Have the audacity to take risks, trust your decisions, realize your full potential by daring to journey down the unpopular path and appreciate yourself as individuals. Congratulations Class of 2012! Thank you.

National Charity League, Capistrano Coast: Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Kelly Krieger, Stefani McNamee Dana Point Historical Society Scholarship: Allison Payne South Coast Water District Scholarship: Amanda Anderson, Julia Ballou, Lauren Black, Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Kelly Krieger, Victoria Watkins

DHHS Scholar-Athlete: Luke Wallace, Kayla White DHHS Wall of Fame: Lance Capel, Emily Carlson, Drake Dunn, Conner Garcia, Sheridan Gomez, Ethan Lawrence Dana Hills Scholarship of Achievement: Pedro Lomeli, Edith Morales

Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Jo Getz, Nick Hsieh

PTSA Scholarships: Aliza Braunstein, Jessica Dinsmoor, Allison Gersten, Lauren Hart, Laura Johnson, Gillian Slee, Danielle Song, Chloe Virgil, Sam Wilbur, Adriana Zuabi

Megan Myers Memorial Scholarship: Lance Capel, Sheridan Gomez, Kayla White

Capistrano Unified Council of PTSA Scholarship: Aliza Braunstein, Allison Gersten, Gillian Slee

Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship: Erick Lopez, Luis Villerias

California State PTA Scholarship: Aliza Braunstein, Kathryn Cornella, Jessica Dinsmoor, Laura Johnson, Colin Kennedy, Gillian Slee, Kayla White

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Dana Hills High School Class of 2012

Valedictorians (students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher) are listed in bold type. Students earning Academic Distinction for GPAs of 3.5 to 3.9 are noted with an asterisk (*).

Jana Abumeri* Aspyn C. Adams Dillon Austin Adams Marc Kaleoaloha Adler Jacob McNeely Agle Madeleine Elise Aitchison Ryan David Alldredge Alexis Roxanne Allen Hunter Gerard Allison Estefania Alonso Marin Samantha French Alston* Charles W. Altuzarra Matthew E. Alvarez Karla Alexa Amaro-Molina Maxime Aminloo Aime Anaya Hunter Cole Andersen Amanda Michelle Anderson Forrest Dylan Anderson Kaitlin Nicole Anderson Selina Dawn Anderson* Aleksandra Teresa Antoszewski* Daniel A. Anvari Austin Marshall Armer Kevin Matthew Armstrong* McKenna MaryAnn Asbury Isabelle Sophie Ash* Austin John Augustin Cristina Vasquez Avila* Allyson Taylor Bailey Mackenna Leigh Bailey Jessica Nicole Ballard Julia Kirra Ballou Matthew Edward Bamford Alex Bassett Barata Omar Basave Brady Lloyd Beasley Kristen Danielle Beckman Melissa Chi Beilby Kinsleigh Taylor Bell Beatrice Adrianne Beltran Troy Jarrett Betterly Lauren Elizabeth Black Mary Catherine Jennings Blackburn* Alexandra Jane Blair Danielle Lauren Blair William Lee Blair Sawyer Jeffrey Boigenzahn* Camille Elizabeth Boland Savana Rose Bollmann Jonathan B. Bond Jazmin Bonilla Michael Daniel Boutoussov Lauren Michelle Bowlin* Ian Edington Boyd Jed Slater Bradshaw Christina Alexis Brady Emma Anne Brady Aliza Rayne Braunstein Hunter Fletcher Briggs Dean Hayden Brockman Danielle Faith Brooks Taylor Victoria Brower Alex Joseph Brown* Alexander Manuel Brown Destini Summer Brown Hannah Joy Brown

Jacob Daniel Brown Michael Charles Brown Michael Taylor Brown* Lauren Alexandra Brunell* John Paul Bryan Daniela N. Bublik* Lindsay Buchlmayer Alexander Bunte Michelle Angelica Burghart Lauren Elizabeth Burke Shelby Marie Butcher* Cole Robert Cable Brennan Alexander Calley* Javier Camberos Brenda Ivonne Campuzano Erica Brisette Canongo-Florentino Rachel Natalie Canoun Lance Michael Capel* Jonathan Carbajal Emily Rose Carlson* Eric Daniel Carlson* Claire Elizabeth Carney Leah Danielle Carreon Christan Carrillo Alexander James Carter Clinton James Carter Rebecca Anne Carter* Dylan Joseph Castagno* Denise Amanda Castillo Sandra Lucero Catalan Brian Preston Cattaneo Jose Israel Caudillo Anna Nicole Cea Boswell Cerrudo Lauryn Allison Cerutti Evin Daniel Cesana Jennifer Kay Chambers Drew Duncan Chapman* Christopher William Childress Alexandra Evan Chironis Ellen Miyun Cho* Lindsey Lizabeth Choate Danielle C. Chotkevys Shawn Jia Chou Noah S. Christensen Spencer Raymond Christian James Alan Chung* Emily Alyssa Cimo* Jessica Lynn Cincotta* David Michael Clegg Thomas Craig Clinkenbeard* Carlie Sachiko Clippinger Connor Joseph Collins Nolan Brian Conway Briana Precilla Cooke Connor William Corley Katie Nicole Cornella* Jordan Nicholas Corredor Katerina K. Cortez Townsend Kristofer Cota Kayla Makenna Coughlin Kyle J. Coultas Kailey Janelle Cox* Taylor Catherine Cox Brandon Tyler Craig Jeffrey Robert Cretel Joshua Antonio Crivello Nicholas Shawn Crowley

Parker Laek Crowley Dylanne Sarah Crugnale Emily Patricia Cullen Garrett Edward Cummings Brianna Nicole Curran* Dantel DeShon Daggs Clarise Anne Dallape Lillian Dora Dalou* William Brian Daniel Shayan Kalantafi Darian Sean Nicholas Darling Adam Lee Davenport Dominic Sam Davies Daniella De Los Rios James N. Deane Leyla Isabelle deAvila* Matthieu Jack DeGuzman Dominic Jacob DeLany Dylan M. DelPrado Sergio Jesus Demesa Kristen Dawn Dennis Kaitlyn Taylor Deupree Kyle Clarence Devries Ashkan Dezhangfard Dara Diba* Kevin Michael Dietiker* Luca Milan Digby Andrea Nicole Dinges Jessica Kay Dinsmoor Shane Thomas Djokovich Michael Hung Doan Nicholas Alexander Dongell Mariah Adelaide Dougherty Samuel Gordon Dowell* Denise Rose Drogos Emma L. Drury Cameron Michael Dube Drake M. Dunn Lauren Elizabeth Duquette Kelly Belle Duringer Jessica Michelle Eddy Brady Steven-William Ehlers Dylan Harrison Eisner Benjamin Curtis Ellison Connor Jeffrey Elms Hannah Nicole Engelhardt Andrew Scott English* Lizette Enriquez Danielle Robyn Erwin Sophia Malake Esseily Amanda Katherine Evans Nicole Victoria Everett Alexander Eu-Gene Everhart Alec Douglas Ewry Diana Fabian* Ricardo Angeles Fabian Haley Kathleen Fedden Lindsay Grace Fiorentino Concepcion Flores Cristian N. Flores Michelle Flores Yolanda Marie Fonseca Marco Vassao Forte James Andrew Fournier Bronson Todd Foust Adam Paul Fox Colton A. Freedman Olivia Mary Fuchs Shu Funato Lynsey Marie Gaines Justin Galioto Jenna Danielle Gallitto Ebba Gallon

Miguel Medina Galvan Journ Warren Galvan* Cesar Ramirez Garcia Conner Gabriel Garcia Kalen Ashley Gardner Vanessa Blanco Garduno Daniel Gates Micah J. Geiger Allison Klaire Gersten Joseph F. Getz Anna Constance Gex Megan Marie Geyer Nahad Ghassemian Sali Gharavi* Jack-Andrew Richard Girvin* Amy Elisa Gleckl Rebecca Anne Gnasso Alexander Elias Golubow Davia Rain Gomez Jessica Jazmin Gomez Jose Luis Gomez Nancy Araceli Gomez Sheridan Audrey Gomez Daniela Jane Gonzalez* George Edward Good Jacqueline Elyse Grade Cassidy Dawn Graves Stefanos Grigoriou Austin C. Grubowski Matheus Gubel Carlos Garrett Guidotti Natasha Kai Gunther Lilia Gutierrez Melissa Gutierrez Bridget Sky Haberman Anthony Rashad Haddadin Mitchell Lars Hadley Annahita Suzan Haghighi Joseph Daniel Ham Michael Alexander Hamilton Cassondra Melody Hargis David Louis Harned Erick Davis Harris Nathan Fletcher Harris* Lauren Nicole Hart Taylor Jade Hartman Carolyn Primrose Hatch Michael Patrick Heineke* Thalia Nicole Henderson Maria Fernanda Herreno Jasmin Alexia Herrera Maribel Herrera Jessica Lynn Herring Kyle Hirouji Daniel Michael Hoffman Luke Andrew Holtz* Emily Acree Horton Justin Joseph Horton Nicklas Yu-Luen Hsieh Shana Hu Bobby Julius Huddleston Kate Campbell Hughston Victoria Anne Hull Megan Nicole Hyde Katarina Gail Iannucci Sharkey Calvin Ihara-De Marchi Gherini* Samantha R. Ihde Tyler Jon Ilercil Analeisa Carmen Irby Kevin Michael Jackman Alexandra Michele Jackson Mitchell Berg Jansen*

Jennifer Jarrell Matthew William Jenks* Andrew Jitratanajinda Andre Jizmejian Serene Jneid* Cole Francis Jodzio Conner Christian Johnson Emma Ann Johnson Ileana Raquel Johnson Laura Diane Johnson* Megan Michelle Johnson Taryn Sydney Johnson Jake Ammon Jones Kieran Austin Jones Ivana Kalika Yui Kamio Alex Daniel Kassam* Reilly Alexandra Kavanaugh Steven Donald Kazarian Ryan James Kehlet Aimee Leigh Kelley Dickinson Anthony Michael Kelly Ashlee Jenee Kelly Kalie Rose Kelly Colin Cahill Kennedy China Starr Keppler Tara Kianpour Kolchonaki Grant Mitchell Kieckhaefer Kathryn Elizabeth Kiernan* Megan Marie Killebrew Hannah Nicole Kim Annie Jennifer King Connor James King Bailey Nichole Kinsey Jackson Howard Kirk* Rebecca Kirkpatrick Elizabeth Marie Koch Jonathan Isaiah Koff* Shoshana Ruth Koff Aaron Dallas Kohl Jake Anthony Kojac Kevin Andreas Korner Wade Thomas Kraus Kelly Aiko Krieger* Garrett Joseph Kuwahara Christopher Kwok Marilyn T. La Jeunesse Paige Elizabeth LaBarre Nicole Marie Laflin Jeremy Garrett LaForge Tiare Moana LaMarche Joelle Nicole Landoff Kelly Helene Lara Alberto Ivan Larios Lauren Nicole LaVine Ethan Michael Lawrence Alexea Breana Lee Allison Diana Leibold* Ryan Matthew Leimkuhler Brianna Isabel Lepe Samantha Christine Lepore* Megan Elizabeth Levine Ryan Dennis Lindeborg Juliet Lange Linzmeier* Lee Christopher Lizotte Amanda Chase Lloy Christopher David Lloyd Pedro Daniel Lomeli Stephen James Loomis Erick Lopez* Wesley Timothy Lu Matthew D. Lunn McKenzie May Luque

Jordyn Ashley Lyford Sophia Isabel Macarewich* Jose Alejandro Macedo Adam Mahmood Kenya Fernanda Maldonado Bautista Hannah Lenee Manning Andranik Andy Manoukian Kelsey Colleen Manuel Trina Marie Maraczi Dominic Edward Robert Marlowe Mitchell James Marowitz Kody Robert Marr Gabrielle Frances Martin* Christian Alejandro Martinez Jessica Martinez Katrina Kay Martino-Tarr Tarah Jean Mason Alexis Lauren Mastrocola Geoffrey Murray Mather Jonathan Gilmore Mather Madeline June Mathews* Chase Westley Matranga Jasmine Marie Matthews Emma JoAnn Mattson Rebecca Joy McBride Liam James McCann* Glenna Grace McIntosh* Ashley Nicole McKendall William Wellington McKinley Blaklee Louise McMillen Taylor R. McMillen Stefani Nicole McNamee Michael Thomas McNicholas Lindsey Louisa McPherson Harleigh Robyne Mead Katherine Helen Meeker Elizabeth Mejia Madeleine Sylvia Melamed Cory Allen Melendrez Katelyn Ashley Mendelson Brian Ja-Min Meng Ye Meng Cruz Sebastian Merritt* Keith Mente Messinger Jake Wyatt Michel Frances Karen Michinock Kayla Nicole Milanowski Tylar Timothy Miller Christian James Mills Alex Simone Minoofar Daniel Sebastian Miranda Tomas Lopez Miranda Gabrielle Anne Mircovich* Robert Howard Mitchell Jana Sheridan Miku Miwa Luis Manuel Monreal Raquel Ashley Montalvo Arian Sean Montazer Gabriel C. Montgomery Jessica Rene Moorhouse Carly Michael Mora Edith Morales Jose Manuel Morales Diaz Estefany Josefina Moran Munguia Amanda Michelle Mortensen Megan Nicole Moscato Sydney Kristine Mosier Sarah Anne Mountjoy Christian Matthew Munger (Continued)

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DHHS Graduates (Continued) Humberto Munoz Fabiana Vanessa Munoz* Ashley Nicole Munson Danielle Taylor Murphy Kristina Cohen Murray Erik Ricardo Najar Katherine Paige Reyes Narciso David Leonard Narel* Connor Lynn Neal Jonathan James Nestor Janna Katherine Neu* Ryan O’Neal Nicholson Erika Alice Nielsen Marcus Tyler Nieto Tori Setsuko Nishihira* Sage Mariah Norton Katherine Marie Nowicki Gillian Noelle Null Joselyn Balvina Nunez Maya Timothy Andrew O’Bar Olivia LeAnn O’Brien Karla Angelica Gonzalez Ocampo Sean Stewart O’Connor Ryan Daniel O’Hare Austin Ray Olaes Derek Christian Oldenburg Shelby Renee Olea Humberto Olvera Holly Marie Olvera-Wilcox Jonathan Sebastian Ontivero Kimberly Apple Nacario Opsima Alfonso Ordaz Aaron Daniel O’Reilly Daisy Liset Ortega Adrian Garcia Osorio Nicole Roya Oveisi Victoria Alexandra Palmer Liam Thomas Parsekian Allison Rae Payne Juan Carlos Penido Marin Citlaly Samantha Peralta Zamora Peter David Perez Ellis Payne Perkins

Kenneth Steven Perkins Jason Thomas Pers Laura Rose Petersen Madelaine Frances Pfeifer Carrie Lynn Pierce* Eric Prager Pierce Jorge Luis Pineda Jamie Lynne Plevney* Karla Ponce Denise Popoca Dominic Possetto Tyler Lee Presley Luis Alonzo Prior Tristan Purer Summer Rae Quam Stephanie Marie Quon* Mason Browning Raasch Christopher Ryan Rago Alexander Ryan Rainey Devin Erick Ramirez Lizet Ramirez Edward Reyes Ramos Malaika Mzuri Ngozi Raphael Erin Michele Rathbun Brittany Sachie Ray Morgan Renee Raymond Andrea Justine Regalado Kara Isabella Reghenzani Scott Michael Rennick Annette Aurora Reynoso Connor Matthew Rhodes Lane Kathryn Richards* Sloane Rebecca McBride Rickman Charisse Ann Rivera* Mitchell Edward Robelotto Jason Christopher Roberts Cole Taylor Rodgers Uriel Misael Rodriguez Erik Daniel Rodriguez Jessica Rodriguez Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez William David Rodriguez Josue Alexander Rodriguez Cobo Christopher Horst Roeder Regina Sylvia Roeder Matthew Robert Romano

Jonathan Nava Romero Nicholas William Rosen Kyler Devin Ross Stephanie Angelina Ross Brian Christopher Roth Rebecca Louise Roy Monica Alexis Rubalcava Quintin James Russell Kathleen Victoria Ryan Timothy Joseph Ryan Ashton Colby Sachs Dominique Nicole Saenz April Michelle Salazar Karen Patricia Salazar Christian Noel Sanchez Christian Soto Sanchez Philippe Armand Sanchez Yesenia Sanchez Jose Brandon Sanchez Marin Jordan Ashley Sanford Lex Ricarte Santiago Aurel Sarnjai* McKinley Spencer Satterfield* Shane Allen Scambray Dominic Joseph Scarmardo Jayme DeAnne Schaeffer Sydney Madeline Schuman Zachary Taylor Schwaner* John William Schwarm Abigail Faith Schwartz Austin Ray Seiler Vicken George Seraydarian* Kenya Aimee Pamela Serrano Neda Shahrestani Slater William Shaw Tiffany Wense Shen Wynter Rianne Shetley-Newbourg Alysha Lianne Shetty* Marisa Lynn Kimi Shimano Joshua Edward Shubin Marlene Nicole Simon Christine Rebecca Ocampo Sison* Mackenzie Leigh Skelton Katrina C. Skjonsby Robert Alfred Slayton Gillian Louise Slee Marisa Angela Smestad Alexandra M Smith Haley Renee Smith Jennifer Lynne Smith Karch Mitchell Smith Lauren Alexandra Smith Danielle N. Song Michael William Soulopulos Benjamin Franklin Speare Danielle Ashton Spriggs* Allison Mary Sprong * Sarah Jean Stanley Ryan Jonathan Steele Taylor Ayn Steinbeck Jacqueline Rose Stewart* Ryan Max Stickles Luke Raymond Stirtz* Savannah Rae Sullins Sage Michaela Sullivan

Bryan W. Sun Angeline Ansay Sunga* Cory Amon Swartzbaugh Christopher Michael Takei* Ashley Marie Tayles Cole Thomas Tenwolde* Sage Trygve Thayer Blake Barrett Thom Lauren Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth Anne Thornton* Blakely-Sage Tobin Alexandria Rae Tokarski Jordan Janae Tolbert Miles Gregory Tomlinson Rachel Elizabeth Trant* Nicholas Curran Trento Avonlea Shea Trepl Ronald Joseph Tripodi Payton Leigh Trottman Travis Nicholas Trujillo Hilda Carina Urias Victoria Ann Usgaard Nicholas Anthony Uslander* Jorge Luis Valdivieso Magaly Valencia Brittany Lynn Valentine Katharine Leigh Van Guilder Kendall Sebastian Vance* Nicole Anne Vandenbush Katrina Marie Varela* Daniela Vargas Scarlett L. Varney Joseph Anthony Vasco III Ricky Martin Vazquez Sally Ruby Vazquez Morgan Danielle Vienneau* Genix Junior Vigo Eveling Charrlot Villafuerte Jacob Eric Villamil Cavin Daniel Villarreal Luis Fernando Villerias Rodriguez Chloe Elise Virgil Joseline Jessica VivaldoSanchez Libni Abdiel Vivas Andi Nicole Vordermann Tanner Jeffrey Vroom* Luke James Wallace Alexis Madeira Wallwork Erika Leslie Wallwork Susanna Darlene Wallwork Yu-Fang Wang Erin Nicole Warner Jeremy Robert Watkins* Victoria Lynn Watkins Jennifer R. Weinberg Jeremy James Wentz Jacqueline Rosemary Wetzel* Danielle Marie White Kayla Marie White Landon Ryan Widerburg Breanne Marie Wiekamp Samuel Franco Wilbur

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Dakota Antonson Laura Barilli Kira Basciano Megan Boyd Siarra Carter Cody Cornish

Heather Corry Franki Darnold Josiah Devin Grace Dickinson Jenay Drake Daniel Dyer Dylan Egner Lindsey Farney Kevin Fausto Salvador Garcia Alicia Gonzalez Christopher Goodwin Joseph Hanacek Karsten Klein Kristopher Klein Kaelin Laubscher Madison Lewis Christian Lujano Tara Manley Leslie Maya Julia McKinney Anissa Newman Willis Porter Humberto Quezada Lucas Reeder Danielle Riggs Hallie Rohr Mackenzie Ruder Michael Shaw Scott Sherman Ryan Stoll Chase Stratton Jesse Tostado Austin Troughton Danielle Weatherholt Sequoia Wolfe Heather Wynn

Colton Thomas Wilcox Jessica Taylor Wilcox Tyler Aaron Wilemon Peter Killian Wilke* Garrett Lynn Wilks Ashley Lynn Williams Brett David Wilshire Sarah Ann Wilson Max Ellis Wolotsky Kevin Kim Wong* Layla Yaganeh

Bayan Yazdi Andrew Joseph Yocca Kelli Anne Yogi* Erica Cristina Young Joseph Dainko Young Ryan Gregory Young Jered Zampino Spencer Maxwell Zauner* Catalina Chantal Zimmerman Brady Michael Zinsser Adriana Zuabi

John Ferrier Caitlin Franscell Robert Goe, Jr. Sebastian Grant Nicole Hoes James Johnson Reece Lemon Shane Longway Hailey Prescher Andrew Rangel

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Nicholas Daniel Adams Tara Rose Cassano Najet Lily Fazai William Philip Gaudreau Heather Marguerite Hughes Monika Iva Laird James Cameron Marcu Barrett Keagy Travis, Salutatorian

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Supporting a Safe and Sober Grad Nite for the

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SILVER SPONSORS Contributing $500 or more

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The St. Regis Resort The Montage Resort Audra Miller Interiors

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Denene Freeman The Derby Deli & Piano Bar Dove Canyon Country Club Elaine Jung Lavine Insurance Agency El Cortez Mexican Restaurant Elements of Design Farm to Market Flawless Skin & Body Friar Tux Shop Galileo Jewelry - Teri Tachibana Galvan Design Girl in the Curl Rose Hancock DP Chamber of Commerce Healthy Pet I Love Bagels Intelligence Water Polo Islands Restaurant Jamba Juice Jeffery Klein Dermatology The Jenks Family Jenny’s Nail & Spa Jig Stop Junkies - Kathleen Clark Mike Killebrew - City of Dana Point K.C. Boutique & Jewelry Dr. James Kahal The Kassam Family Katie Shumway - Hair Specialist King Frosch Wines

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X GAMES 2012 PREVIEW

Starting June 28, the best skateboarders, BMX riders and rally cross racers in the world will descend upon L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles for the 2012 Summer X Games. This year, two high-profile athletes from the area, San Clemente’s Ryan Sheckler and Capo Beach rally cross racer Tanner Foust, will compete in the action. Competition starts June 28, but Sheckler and Foust won’t appear on your television screen until July 1, when the headlining events get underway. Sheckler, 22, is set to compete in the men’s skateboard street competition,

which features a schoolyard-inspired course. Rails, jumps and a rideable art sculpture will all be in play for Sheckler, who has two X Games gold medals in the event.

Kickball is Back in Dana Point City’s recreational co-ed kickball league starts July 9 By Steve Breazeale Dana Point Times

ast year 12 teams took to the fields of the Dana Point Community Center every Monday and Wednesday night in hopes of taking home the coveted Dana Point Co-Ed Kickball Championship title. Regular season winners Booze on First and the Dirtbags survived the six-game regular season gauntlet but fell short in the post-season, tournament format. Those who rose to the occasion in the post-season were Monday night competitor Cobra Kai and Wednesday night’s The Grass Kickers, both of whom came out on top in the tournament and will claim bragging rights heading into the new season, which starts July 9. For the upcoming season, City of Dana Point Recreation Coordinator Kolleen Wallace and her crew have added a little twist to the kickball format. “We have expanded this year’s format to two different skill levels. As we’ve grown, the teams have grown and the skill level has been divided. We want to offer something for both the new players and those who are a little more competitive,” Wallace said. The co-ed league has been one of the more entertain-

Justin Cote of the Blue Ball Crushers kickball team goes for a big kick against the Mahi Sliders in a 2011 Dana Point Rec League kickball game. Photo by Andrea Swayne

ing and enjoyable of the league the recreation department offers, according to Wallace. She has seen dozens of people show up to just about every game to cheer on their family and friends out on the diamond. This year Wallace expects the kickball league to have its biggest season yet. More than 12 teams have already signed up, including defending champs The Grass Kickers, and she expects more teams to join as the registration deadline approaches. “What makes kickball so appealing is that everybody can play…We all played this game when we were 10 years old on the playground…It’s open to all ages and genders, and it’s not as intense as other games that require more practice skills,” Wallace said. DP

Foust, 39, an X Games veteran and host of the History Channel’s Top Gear USA, has medaled in five out of his six X Games appearances in rally cross, winning three gold medals, one silver and one bronze in his career. In the rally cross event, Foust will have to maneuver his rally car around the streets of downtown L.A. and take off several times on a jump that will send riders 70 feet through the air. The X Games will be broadcasted live on the ESPN/ABC network of channels, with the skateboard street and rally cross events starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday. —Steve Breazeale

Dolphins Recruited to Play in College Here is a partial list of graduating Dolphin seniors who are moving on to compete at the collegiate level in the fall. Hunter Briggs (football) Fort Lewis College. Emily Carlson (water polo) UC Irvine. Drake Dunn (water polo) UC Irvine. Dylan Eisner (baseball) Emory University. Lynsey Gaines (soccer) Portland State University. Sheridan Gomez (cross country, track and field) UC Santa Barbara. Lauren Hart (soccer) Vanderbilt University. Ethan Lawrence (cross country) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Blaklee McMillen (soccer) South Dakota State University. Alex Rainey (lacrosse) Adams State University. Matthew Romano (football) South Dakota State University. Danielle Spriggs (soccer) Rice University. Victoria Usgaard (track and field) UC Santa Barbara. Tyler Wilemon (football) University of Northern Colorado. Erica Young (soccer) University of Hawaii at Manoa. Breanne Wiekamp (volleyball) Seattle Pacific. Andi Vordermann (volleyball) Cal State San Marcos. Carrie Price (swimming/water polo) Orange Coast College. Annahita Haghighi (swimming) Saddleback College. Eric Pierce (baseball) Orange Coast College. Brady Zinsser (baseball) Irvine Valley College. Nathan Harris (baseball) University of Colorado Boulder. —Compiled by Steve Breazeale NFL Flag Football Teams Up with Dana Hills NFL Flag South Orange County is offering campers the chance to be coached by the current Dana Hills football coaching staff and varsity players. Camp dates are July 13, July 20 and July 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for all three sessions. Visit www.flagfootballsoc.org to register.

Dolphin Dynasty Football Camp Registration Kids in grades 1-8 can take part in Dana Hills Head Coach Todd Rusinkovich’s annual football camp. Camp runs from June 25 to June 29. Hours are 1p.m to 4 p.m. Visit http://www.asaonlinereg.com/capistrano for more details.

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GROMS OF THE WEEK Tory Gilkerson and Rachael Tilly

SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Going into last week’s 2012 Surfing America USA Championships in Huntington Beach, Tory Gilkerson, 19, and Rachael Tilly, 14, were pictures of focus and determination as they put on epic battles in the national competition. Both had easily qualified for the event, having taken WSA West Coast Championship longboard titles in May—Tory in Open Women and Rachael in Girls U14 and U18. In USA Championship competition, Rachael surfed her way to a third-place finish in Girls U18. Tory came up with a stellar performance to be crowned the Women 18+ Longboard champion, her Tory Gilkerson and Rachael Tilly. Photo by Laurie Tilly third career USA Championship title. Shortly after the finals, they made a beeline to LAX and boarded a plane for Hawaii en route to the Roxy Wahine Classic, an ASP women’s professional longboard tour qualifier scheduled to begin the following day. Both collected valuable ASP qualifying points at the Roxy. Tory’s campaign ended in the quarterfinals and Rachael made it to the semis. Both took second place in their respective amateur divisions. With last season’s results, Tory was already qualified for this year’s October ASP Women’s Pro Longboard tour. Rachael’s result makes her the frontrunner among five U.S. women vying for a spot on the 2013 World Longboard Tour. The next stop for both will be the East Coast Surfing Championships at Virginia Beach in August.—Andrea Swayne

South County Surfers Shine Locals dominate at Surfing America USA Championships By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times

the final round was a battle between the eldest in the division, Sheri Crummer, 61, and Tory Gilkerson, 19, the youngest. Both ocal surfers took command of the hold three U.S. longboard titles and the waves as the first leg of the 2012 battle ended with Gilkerson taking the win Surfing America USA Championand Crummer claiming the runner up spot. ships kicked off at Huntington Beach, “Our age difference made it exciting June 15 to 17. going into the final with Tory Competition included all as we both held three U.S. longboard divisions, prelimiwomen’s longboard titles,” nary rounds of 18+ shortsaid Crummer. “One of us board divisions and, new for had the opportunity to claim this year, a stand-up paddle a fourth title and I’m stoked division. Tory won.” A highlight of Day 1 Locals were also dominant came in the hard-fought Jr. in SUP divisions. Chuck Ricky Cunningham congratuLongboard U18 final when Patterson of Dana Point took lates Dylan Cox. Photo by Jack Capistrano Beach surfer wins in both Open SUP and Dylan Cox cemented the win McDaniel/surfingamerica.org Men/Women 40+ divisions. in the closing seconds of the heat. Runner The Open Women’s SUP champion was up, Ricky Cunningham of San Diego, gave San Clemente’s Candice Appleby, followed Cox a run for his money as the two traded by runner-up Emmy Merrill, also from San first and second place at least three times Clemente. in the last few minutes of the heat. The competition—final rounds of Men’s The Girls U18 Longboard title was 18+ shortboard and all U18 shortboard taken by Dana Point’s Lulu Erkeneff who divisions—moved to Lower Trestles on defeated strong competitor, Hawaii’s Tuesday and will continue through SaturHonolua Bloomfield. day. For photos, results and a live webcast, In Women’s 18+ Longboard competition, log on to www.surfingamerica.org. DP

SURF RESULTS Surfing America USA Championships, Longboard and SUP, June 15-17, Huntington Beach, Pier Local finishers only. GIRLS LONGBOARD U18: 1. Lulu Erkeneff, Dana Point; 3. Rachael Tilly, Capo Beach. WOMEN’S LB 18+: 1. Tory Gilkerson, San Clemente; 2. Sheri Crummer, San Clemente. JR. LB U18: 1. Dylan Cox, Capo Beach. OPEN STAND-UP PADDLE: 1. Chuck Patterson, Dana Point; 3. Anthony Vela, San Clemente; 4. Emmy Merrill, San Clemente. OPEN WOMEN SUP: 1. Candice Appleby, San Clemente; 2. Emmy Merrill, San Clemente; 3. Tracey Engelking, San Clemente. MEN/WOMEN 40+ SUP: 1. Chuck Patterson, Dana Point. See full results at www.danapointtimes.com. NSSA National Interscholastic Championships, June 17-18, Dana Point, Salt Creek Local finishers only, in college team and individual divisions. COLLEGE TEAM: 5. Saddleback. COLLEGE WOMEN: 4. Marissa Shaw, SDSU, San Clemente. COLLEGE LONGBOARD: 3. Dennis White, Saddleback, San Clemente. HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: 1. San Clemente 115; 2. Newport Harbor 75; 3. Huntington Beach 74; 4. Kamehameha 67; 5. Edison 63; =6. Melbourne 60; =6. Mira Costa 60; 8. Jupiter 32; 9. Marina 27; 10.

Manasquan 22. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY MEN: 1. Trevor Thornton, San Clemente; 6. Ethan Carlston, San Clemente. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY WOMEN: 3. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY LONGBOARD: 5. Casey Powell, San Clemente. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM: 1. California Virtual Academy (CAVA) 115; 2. Shorecliffs A 105; 3. Dwyer 70; 4. Marco Forster 67; 5. Aviara Oaks 55; 6. Bernice Ayer 44; 7. Sowers A 42; 8. Kamehameha 31; 9. Vista Del Mar 21; 10. Shorecliffs B 19; 11. Sowers B 18. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS: 2. Conner Dand, Shorecliffs. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: 3. Malia Ward, Shorecliffs; 4. Malia Osterkamp, Vista Del Mar. MIDDLE SCHOOL LONGBOARD: 2. Jacob Atwood, Shorecliffs; 3. David Levy, Marco Forster; 6. Kyla Kelly, Vista Del Mar. For full results, see www. danapointtimes.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS June 25: Quiksilver King of the Groms, Huntington Beach, 9th Street June 26-July 3: NSSA National Open, Explorer and Airshow Championships, Huntington Beach, Pier July 15: WSA Menehune Surf Fest, Huntington Beach, Goldenwest Street July 22: California State Games, Camp Pendleton, Del Mar Jetty July 28-August 5: Nike US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, Pier