Alumni News 2014

Sharing the Great Stories of MCS Graduates

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Takashi Yoshida continued as a Research Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. He’s working with scientists to develop brain-computer interface technology, giving patients better control over features like robotic arms. His team was recently awarded a $2.9 million grant to advance the ground-breaking technology. (Class of 1997)

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Holly (Heins) Fessler  joyfully welcomed home her husband, OSCS Jon Fessler, after 11 months at sea. Jon is a Senior Chief Craft Master assigned to the ACU5 Hovercraft Unit at Pendleton. His detachment returned in April from the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Holly was busy as a property manager for the Irvine Company. (Class of 1998)

ANDREW THORPEis a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Pacific Command Branch, United States Transportation Command. (Class of 1998)

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Emily (Celek) Jacks – Congratulations to Emily (Celek) Jacks on her new God-made family with loving husband Taylor and stepson Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. Jacks were married in November 2013. (Class of 1999)

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Vanessa Valdesearned her Masters in History of Italian Renaissance Art on a full scholarship from Syracuse University in Florence, Italy. She then worked as a teaching assistant at the university upon completing her degree, and immediately after returning was hired by the Bowers Museum as its Education Associate and soon promoted to Programs Associate. Vanessa’s role is to support the Bowers Museum Director of Education in everything from developing educator guides for exhibitions to coordinating public programs. Her work there continues to be an educational experience in arts administration and appreciating world cultures. Vanessa has also continued working with high school students as an instructor in English, reading, and history at AR Academics in Newport Beach. She even integrates her Latin language background! (For the record, Latin is not dead.) On the side, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, playing piano, developing photography, and experiencing new places around the world. (Class of 2000)

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Shelley Langford is a realtor at Newport Beach Surterre Properties working on the 6-person Langford Properties team. She still plays beach and indoor volleyball as often as she can. (Class of 1999)

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Lauren (Celek) Moore - Congratulations to the new Mrs. Lauren (Celek) Moore and her husband Jeff. The couple was married last fall, just a month before older sister Mrs. Emily (Celek) Jacks!

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LT. JG JON WEISSBERGwent above and beyond the call of duty. While on a 9-month deployment with USS Harry S Truman, Jon helped organize MCS’s school-wide adoption of the sailors on board this massive aircraft carrier – he provided a direct link between MCS students and the brave men and women serving in the US Navy, allowing students in all grades to support the military with care packages and encouraging letters. (Class of 2002)

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Katie Stukenberg finished a two year commitment with Teach for America, teaching 7th grade Language Arts in a low income community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her favorite MCS teacher Mrs. Thurston, who invested so much in her education, she has returned to Southern California to settle in the LA area and continue with Teach for America. (Class of 2003)

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Sarah Graves earned her Psychology degree from California State University, Fullerton. (Class of 2003)

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Brian Beaudetteis now gainfully employed with Voit Commercial Real Estate. (Class of 2003)

Stephanie Phillips earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School in May. (Class of 2003)

Russell Mycorn lives in Torrance as District Manager for Beach Front Property Management, overseeing a number of properties. (Class of 2003)

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Katelyn Spurgin enjoys her appointment as MCS drama teacher and a key part of the middle school musical production team. (Class of 2003) 

Megan Spurgin exercises her volleyball skills as a coach for both T-Street Volleyball Club and Mariners Christian School (along with brother and Alumnus Patrick Spurgin). (Class of 2003)

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Laura Batstone began her appointment as the high school English teacher at Capo Valley Christian School in San Juan Capistrano. (Class of 2004) Lauren Johnson, also pictured, is a Youth Partner at Olive Crest, an organization providing support for families in crisis. She is also the social media director for Standing Stone ministries.

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Gavin and the new Mrs. MillerCongratulations! Helping to celebrate at his wedding were fellow MCS Alumni Keelyn Dennis, Ryan Lawler, JD Hold, and Alexis Harzan. (Class of 2004) 

Austin Fleming is currently serving our country as the Repair Officer onboard USS McCampbell, a US Navy Destroyer. He is stationed in Yokosuka, Japan with his wonderful wife Rachel. God has been hard at work in Austin's life, and he looks forward to what the future may bring!  (Class of 2004)  

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Kyle Lawrence graduated from Ohio State University where he was part of the national championship volleyball team. Kyle earned a degree in hospitality management and is currently a food and beverage manager for the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast. He is ready to launch a new business venture called Smile Life, a philanthropic brand which seeks to use a portion of profit toward dental care and clean water in third world countries. (Class of 2005)

Mike McHugh graduated from Kansas State University in May with a major in PR and mass communication and a minor in leadership. (Class of 2005)

Rene Mycorn completed an 11-month mission trip with Adventures in Mission completing the World Race aka "11n11”. Her plan is to move to Texas and establish a safe house for women rescued out of sex trafficking. (Class of 2005)

Jenny Stukenberg lives in Seattle and works at Zillow. She enjoys running, hiking, biking, and the outdoors. (Class of 2005)

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Taylor McSunas and Kohlman Verheyen, fellow “dough boys” and business partners, enjoyed a second successful year with their innovative food truck business Drive Me Cookie. Taylor and Kohlman also donated their time and talent as MCS volleyball coaches. (Class of 2005)

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Suzy Strutner graduated from UCLA in 2013 and has spent the last year living in New York working for The Huffington Post as Associate Travel Editor. (Class of 2005)

Kristin Nassif graduated from Pepperdine with a double major in psychology and creative writing. She is now at USC studying clinical psychology and specializing in marriage and family therapy. (Class of 2005)

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Ryan Blackwood graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a major in Asian and Pacific Studies. (Class of 2006)

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Alexa Larson graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a BSN in Nursing; she now works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as an RN in the Emergency Department. (Class of 2006)

Nico Napolitano graduated with a Finance degree from San Diego State University. He's had a number of intern assignments, most recently commercial real estate brokerage with CBRE. (Class of 2006)

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Danielle Derman graduated Summa Cum Laude in Communication from UC Davis. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Prytanean Women’s Honor Society, and Phi Kappa Phi. At UCD, Danielle worked as an International Student Peer Advisor, and she was actively involved in Davis Christian Fellowship as a Bible study leader and bass guitarist/singer for the worship team. Danielle is now pursuing a Master’s in Mass Communication at Boston University. (Class of 2006)

Mandy (Foster) Kau graduated in December from Chapman University with a BS in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Marketing and Management and a minor in Leadership Studies. She began work in marketing for a Vascular Specialty Medical Group in Newport Beach as well as a part-time MBA program at UCI. On June 15th Mandy married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Kau, whom she dated for almost 8 years. Their wedding was up a forest trail in Big Bear with a reception under the stars. Mr. and Mrs. Kau now live near UCI. (Class of 2006)

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Michal Hoenecke graduated Suma Cum Laude from Point Loma Nazarene University with a BS in Biology. While in San Diego, she enjoyed serving and leading students in the Mexico ministry on campus. Michal now attends Medical School in Rochester, MI at the Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine. (Class of 2006)

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Todd Bates is now a senior at UCLA, and he plans to graduate early in Spring '15 with a degree in Math/Economics. (Class of 2007)

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Trevor Lawrence is a senior studying Economics at UCI, where he competed on the track and field team for two years. He was recently hired as the new Junior High pastor at Grace Fellowship Church where he had served as an intern this past year. (Class of 2007)

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Clark Cashion spent his sophomore year at Pepperdine studying abroad in Shanghai, China. The fall semester of his junior year he spent in Washington, D.C., working for Congressman John Campbell (CA-45); he participated in House Committee hearings, conducted legislative research, and led tours at the United States Capitol. Some unique opportunities included meeting French, U.A.E., and Israeli Ambassadors at their respective embassies as well as travel and studies in the Middle East. This summer, Clark interned at HFF, L.P. in Los Angeles and his hope is to run for public office after graduating from Pepperdine. (Class of 2007)

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Francesca Dellamaggiore had the privilege to return to Haiti for a second time on a missions trip with Mariners Church in support of the Glory Glory orphanage for children of families/parents that were lost in the latest earthquake. Her team presented VBS for the children, as well as loving them, playing games, and taking them to swim in the ocean, a first for many victims. They also shared God’s good news of salvation to the Haitian community in the streets and jungle. Francesca said, “I never imagined that I would see God’s love everywhere while I was in Haiti, but especially in the faces and actions of these children and the Haitian community.” (Class of 2007)

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Mackenzie Mangels just graduated from Santiago Canyon College with an AA in business administration and is currently studying business management at Cal Poly Pomona. Mackenzie works for Citibank as a teller and enjoys her experiences in the business world. Mackenzie also enjoys weekly Zumba classes at the gym and hopes to teach it as a hobby. She attends EV Free Fullerton. (Class of 2007)

Melissa Ley is a senior at Arizona State University, majoring in business finance (just like Dad!). She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and in the top 15% of her graduating class. (Class of 2007)

Randall Mycorn lives in China and recently began learning business at Tsinghua University in Beijing. He thoroughly enjoys the people and culture in China, and he recently studied mandarin and chinese culture at Beijing Language and Cultural School, living with a host family where he became quite fluent. (Class of 2007)

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Greg Allentraveled to Frankfurt on a scholarship with Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper Business School where he studied finance, banking, and the European economy. He earned college credits and squeezed in a weekend trip to Paris to visit friends from home. (Class of 2008)

Katie Stuart graduated from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and is now pursuing a career in fashion blogging, styling, and marketing. Her goal is to work as a stylist or blogger for a fashion magazine or perhaps start her own business. Katie continues to share her faith and fashion expertise on her blog. (Class of 2007)

MIDN 1/C Aaron Fleming is excited to begin his fourth and final year at the Naval Academy. He was blessed with a wide variety of summer training experiences this year, including an internship at the Information Directorate of the Air Force Research Lab up in New York where he spent several weeks doing unmentionable cyber related "stuff" for the Air Force. Next, he spent a few weeks stationed on a Cruiser based out of Pearl Harbor and participated in the bi-annual Navy exercise known as RIMPAC. He then returned to the Academy to help train the incoming Plebe (freshman) class. Last, he flew to San Francisco and attended a computer science conference, at which he presented a paper that he had written with his research professor last semester. Aaron is amazed at how fast the past three years have gone, and looks forward to seeing what God has in store for him. (Class of 2007)

Annie Bates is a Junior at UC Berkeley studying media/rhetoric, and she plans to study abroad in the Spring. (Class of 2008)

Lauren Hoenecke is now a junior at Biola University majoring in Biology. She is a starter on the volleyball team this year and still works as a balloon twister in her spare time. (Class of 2008)

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Kayla Clausen is starting her junior year at Boise State University where she is majoring in business. Kayla plays outfield for the Bronco softball team. She attends The Pursuit Church in Boise and enjoys spending time with her teammates and friends. (Class of 2008)

Michelle Stukenberg is a senior at Azusa Pacific University studying history. (Class of 2007)

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Ethan Fichtner, Jackson Mading, and Brandon Metzger (’09) were campers once upon a time at Yosemite Serra Summer Camp when they attended MCS. This summer, the three worked together at YSSC as counselors and boat drivers. They all enjoyed working with the kids, making a difference, and being part of a great YSSC Community. Ethan is now a junior at Arizona State University, Brandon a sophomore at USC, and Mading a junior at Vanderbilt. (Class of 2008)

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Michael Allen transferred to the University of Indiana where he now studies business with a possibility of transitioning into accounting. Prior to this, while taking classes at IVC, Michael interned at CapRock Partners in Irvine where he helped identify Inland Empire properties that the company later purchased. He also worked with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at his firm, Iconomy, a multi-media and entertainment firm. (Class of 2009)

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Rachel Cashion spent part of her summer teaching at a school for orphans in Zambia, Africa (Mariners Christian School donated student resources and teaching materials for her to bring). A favorite impression was how much gratitude and joy the kids expressed despite their circumstances. Whether it was a new lesson, pencil, piece of paper, or a hug, they were thankful. Rachel said, “These kids are a perfect example of what it looks like to have the joy of the Lord. I will be going back next summer, and am eager to see what the Lord has planned!” (Class of 2008)

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Megan Chiarelli is a junior at Biola University and she continues to take 18 units per semester while being on the Dean's List. This summer, she worked as a counselor at Camp Sonshine in Silver Springs, MD. Megan was thankful for the experience and met people from many states and other countries. (Class of 2008)

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Erik Alkire graduated from Brethren Christian High School where he earned the honor of being class valedictorian, was awarded the Childress Macy award for highest achievement in technical theater, and the Brethren Christian Drama Departmental award for outstanding achievement, plus receiving high honors in the International Thespian Society. Erik will start college at UCI in the fall as an electrical engineering student, and he will continue to pursue his craft in technical theater and lighting design. (Class of 2010)

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Chase Jackson was the second recipient of the 2014 MCS Alumni Heritage College Scholarship, and he is now at Emory University. (Class of 2010)

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Madeleine Lanfried graduated from Corona del Mar High after playing 3 years of water polo and earning over 230 service hours. She traveled to India twice where she taught art therapy and health classes to Dali school children. She also interned at the San Francisco office for the Global Fund for Women. Recently, she has worked at Nordstrom as a personal stylist assistant for 13 different stylists. Madeleine now attends University of Hawaii where she is studying psychology. (Class of 2010)

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Kate Allen now attends Ohio State University where she is studying health and nutrition, planning to pursue a master’s degree as a physician’s assistant. In high school she worked at Premier Recreation as a lifeguard and camp counselor, a candy striper at Hoag Hospital, and the starting goalie on the girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team. (Class of 2010)

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Nicole Ley graduated Cum Laude from Crean Lutheran High School and now attends Chapman University as a business major. Nikki looks forward to campus life, rushing to join a sorority, making new friends, and attending football games. (Class of 2010)

Alexis Stary won a CAPPIE Award (Best Featured Actress in a Play) for her comedic role as Nina Puckle in “The Trouble with Summer People.” (Class of 2010)

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Luke Napolitano graduated from Corona del Mar High School and now plays football at the University of San Diego. As a senior, Luke was quarterback on the football team and led his team to a perfect 16-0 season and State Championship. He was named to the All State First Team at the QB position, as well as All CIF, All League, and his team's Offensive Player of the Year. In addition, he was named “Co-Offensive Player of the Year” and “Dream Team player QB” by the LA Times. (Class of 2010)

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Dale Peffer now attends the University of Colorado, Boulder. (Class of 2010)

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Marissa Remo graduated from Corona del Mar High and now attends Boise State University. She was one of 100 freshmen to be selected for Living Learning Community. Marissa plans to major in health sciences and pursue a career in respiratory therapy with a minor in nutrition. She is excited to trade in her surfboard for a snowboard for the next four years and enjoy some Bronco Football. (Class of 2010)

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Bianca Burtin graduated from Mater Dei High School and now attends Savannah School of Art & Design in Georgia. She hopes to earn her degree in art therapy and then law. Bianca enjoys working with children and has been teaching art part time at Sher’s Art Studio on Balboa Peninsula for the last two years. She looks forward to what God has in store as she acquires knowledge in both therapy and law to help her assist others with psychological or legal needs. (Class of 2010)

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Rachel Chandler, recipient of the 2014 MCS Alumni Heritage College Scholarship, was awarded senior woman of the year at Mater Dei High School. She also had the honor of speaking at MDHS’s baccalaureate mass in May. (Class of 2010)

Chris Thurston graduated from San Juan Hills High School with an award of a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma (available to students who earned a scale score of 370 or above on six qualifying California Standards Tests) and now attends Saddleback College. (Class of 2010)

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Rory Fleming enjoyed involvement with his youth group at Grace Fellowship Church and running track for Newport Harbor. His remaining time was spent focused on academics, plus a mission trip to Peru with his church. Rory attended his first and last Prom, escorting fellow alumnus Valentina Faubion (MCS Class of ’10)! Rory graduated high school and received the international baccalaureate diploma, a feat accomplished by few.

Rory now attends Berry College in Rome, Georgia, with more or less than zero other students from California. (Class of 2010)

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Emilee Haskell is excited to attend the University of Arizona. (Class of 2010)

Sterling Beall is in his first year at the University of Washington studying economics and business. This summer he was chosen for a leadership fellowship and traveled with fellow University of Washington students to Leon, Spain. (Class of 2010)

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JB Lee graduated from Servite High School in June, and on July 1, 2014 he took the Oath of Office at the United States Naval Academy, beginning his journey as a Midshipman. The Lees are thankful for the seeds planted in his heart to serve his country through the 8th grade MCS Washington DC trip, and beyond thrilled that this is the path God intended for him all along! JB is playing water polo for Navy. One highlight he shared is that he met the Navy chaplain in charge of the Sunday contemporary worship service, and JB's offer to lead worship and play guitar was accepted! “Thank you to all MCS classmates, parents and teachers who have written him...it is the highlight of his day to receive a friendly hello from home!” (Class of 2010)

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Mason Garell graduated from Corona del Mar High School and now attends Wheaton College where plays soccer for the Wheaton Thunder. (Class of 2010)

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Brett Olson, Luke Napolitano, Dale Peffer, with Matt Deverian celebrate as CDM Sea Kings 2013 California Football CIF State Champions. They are off on exciting college adventures at Auburn University, USD, and University of Colorado, Boulder. (Class of 2010)

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Cassidy Carroll and her mother DeAnn helped found Orange County’s Young Women of Vision, a Christian Mother-Daughter service organization, along with Alumni Moms. The organization has been a tremendous success, helping charities such as Shalimar Learning Center in Costa Mesa, the Sheepfold in Fountain Valley, KidWorks in Santa Ana, and gives young women the opportunity to serve and grow in their faith. Cassidy is off to UCLA! (Class of 2010)

Daniel Munoz was highlighted in the Orange County Register as scholar athlete of the week. He graduated from Servite High School with a full plate of AP classes, Chess Club, Speech and Debate and CSF. Daniel also helped coach soccer at MCS for several years. (Class of 2010)

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In the first graduating class of Young Women of Vision, 99% were MCS Alumni! Pictured are (L to R) Tori Younger, Emily Toberty, Carly Strutner, Elise Schroeder, Morgan Paduano, Emilee Haskell, Sophie Shambrook, Julia Frei, Lauren Dean, and Cassidy Carroll. (Class of 2010)

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Cole Harter continued honing his theatrical talent in Woodbridge High School’s performance of “Little Women,” playing the part of Laurie (for which he won a MACY award!). (Class of 2011)

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Alexis MacAdam spent the summer in New York City where she participated in an incredibly rigorous program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts – 6 college credits packed in 4 weeks! (Class of 2011)

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Zachary Hoenecke is now a senior at Edison High School. He is first chair of the 50-person orchestra at APA. Zachary finished a two-month internship at a dairy farm in the central valley and he enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, hiking and anything else outside. MCS welcomed Zachary back as a guest soloist at the Spring Instrumental Concert. (Class of 2011)

Meredith Beall is now a senior at Crean Lutheran High School. (Class of 2011)

Claire McCarthy and Kristin Nassif volunteered as stage manager and makeup artist, respectively, for MCS’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. Emma Cubeiro also helped out. Thanks ladies! (Class of 2011)

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Erik Clausen is now a senior at Irvine High School, taking college prep courses to prepare him next year. His interests are criminal science, auto industry, defense industry, and general business. Erik is on the varsity water polo team where he plays solid defense, scoring from the #1 position. He attends EV Free Church in Fullerton. (Class of 2011)

Alex Lee finished his Eagle Scout project rebuilding the NHHS Varsity Baseball visitor’s dugout, and he was invested as an Eagle Scout in early 2014. He also plays baseball at NHHS as starting pitcher and third base. (Class of 2011)

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Davis Hanscom is a senior at Newport Harbor, planning to focus on an engineering degree in college. Last year he played varsity volleyball as a setter, as well as playing on varsity sailing as a skipper and crew. Over the summer, he enjoyed playing beach volleyball and sailing in regattas with friends. His biggest accomplishment this junior year was completing Spanish IV (muchas gracias, Señora Bartlett!) and attending the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar in May. He works as a boat valet at The Cannery Restaurant in Newport Beach, and he is infamous in the neighborhood for his Jeep he drives around town! (Class of 2011)

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Peter Seidner is a senior at Mater Dei High School. He is currently student body president and plays varsity water polo. Peter is also a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FAM-Fellowship of Athletic Monarchs). Though not Catholic, he is an altar server in most Mater Dei masses. As student body president, Peter leads announcements and the morning prayer over the loud speaker every morning. (Class of 2011)

Campbell D’Eliscu won the 2014 PCISA Gold Pacific Coast Sailing Championship with his NHHS Sailing team. (Class of 2011)

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Claire Alkire continued high achievement in academics while pursuing the honors path in fine art, progressing on towards AP Art down the road as a senior. She received superior honors in the Association of Christian Schools International Art Festival, winning 3rd Place in her division. She also pursued her gifts in dramatic arts through her participation on the Comedy Sportz team, performed as the narrator in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, starred as Betty in The Foreigner and received critical acclaim for her role, was one of the lead Nuns in the Nun Choir (which won the Cappie for best ensemble) in The Sound of Music, and received a Childress Macy Special Recognition award. She also served as the sophomore homecoming princess, selected because she exemplified “being a young woman of God who loves Brethren Christian high School, tries to honor God in all she does, shows respect for teachers and friends, and makes school a fun place to be.” (Class of 2012)

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Tori Royal was accepted into an engineering camp at USC this summer where she studied engineering, built circuit boards and a rocket with detachable glider, and programmed robots. Tori also had the opportunity to visit Australia and New Zealand through a 3-week trip organized by Orange Lutheran. She enjoyed exploring beautiful places including the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, and Rotorua, watching koalas and kangaroos in the wild, swimming with sea turtles and colorful reef fish, and trying to find Wi-Fi (which was harder than finding a koala in the wild!). (Class of 2012)

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Noah Giddings runs Varsity Cross-country for Corona del Mar High School. He has received many medals and has run cross-country since his freshman year. (Class of 2012)

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Asher Segelken (right), now a junior at Orange Lutheran High School, combined his faith and passion for film to create the ROCKHARBOR Film Festival, an opportunity for Christian filmmakers of all ages and experience levels to showcase their films here in Orange County. (Class of 2012) Asher is pictured with Abbey DeAllen (’12) who is also a very active and accomplished OLU classmate.

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Jack Garell is a sophomore at Orange Lutheran High School. He is an avid photographer, and he continued playing volleyball at both OLU and club. (Class of 2013)

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Spencer Lawrence is a sophomore at Newport Harbor and part of the Varsity Volleyball team. This summer Spencer won a Gold Medal with Balboa Bay Volleyball at Boys’ Junior Nationals with fellow MCS Alum Scott Schweitzer (‘13). Spencer was also involved with National League of Young Men. (Class of 2013)

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Katie Glavinovich continued in her passion and talent as a swimmer. She is now a sophomore at JSerra High School and her goal is to participate in the 2016 Olympics! Katie is now a junior national swimmer and competed in the LA Invitational with some of the Olympians. Also this summer, she served at Mariners Church’s VBS. (Class of 2013)

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Nina Robinson was selected as Student of the Semester by her teacher at Newport Harbor High School, and she made honor roll both semesters during her freshman year. (Class of 2013)

Allison Hanscom attends Newport Harbor High School and continues her friendships with many from MCS. She played on the freshman volleyball team and for Prime Volleyball Club as an opposite and setter, and in the off-season, she ran track. Allison enjoys going to Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles on Fridays. This summer, Allison and her friend started a Summer Kidz Camp, “Allie and Callie's Camp,” which ran for 5 weeks. (Class of 2013)

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Congratulations Class of 2014!

THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE MCS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!

Kirsten Allmeroth
Allyson Armstrong
Delaney Bass
Stephen Batcheller
Sophia Beck
Luke Biancalani
Nicolas Biancalani
Ryan Binford
Lillie Boyer
Jack Brennan
Claire Chang
Elijah Collier
Audrey Collins
Sam Daichendt
Emma Daniel
Madeline Daniels
Hannah Darrow
Connor Dean
Annabelle D'Eliscu
Hailey Deverian
Ryan Elmajian
Bailey Evans
Kea Garrett
Lauren Griffin
Grace Hachigian
Krista Hanessian
Raymond Haskell
Blair Hodges
Brooke Ianni
Lexi Jackson

Lauren Jarvis
Matthew Jervis
Gavin Kane
Susan Kelegian
Cole Killoran
Nathan Kim
Michael Kiper
Kelly Kobayashi
James Kratzberg
Carson Letterman
Jack Light
Danielle Manderson
John Marshall
Hannah Mathisrud
Connor McGuire
Amanda Moe
Clyde Moore
Michael Morsey
Lucas Mowery
Beca Munoz
J.T. Murphy
McKenna Murphy
Conner Narayan
Nathan Neglia
Kera Newland
Riley O'Bryan
Annie O'Connor
Keziah Olsen
Ashley Olson
Avery Page

Christian Randall
Colin Read
Caleb Ricketts
Lacey Ryan
Grant Sanchez
Ryan Sarvak
Cameron Schmidt
Erin Schwartz
Ian Schwartz
Reid Scott
Brett Sheward
Ian Smith
Faress Sorial
Brooke Sorrell
Spiro Stameson
Hudson Swanson
Christopher Swardstrom
Natalie Trane
Kayla Trautman
Shaun Underwood
Grant Ward
Rylee Warmington
Tristen Warmington
Quinn Weimer
Cole Whitelaw
Julia Wiggs
Noah Wolfe
Hannah Yuen
Jesse Zerr

We look forward to hearing about your high school adventures!

2014 ALUMNI REUNION

Old friends + former teachers + volleyball = FUN

Over 75 graduates met on campus to reconnect
with old classmates at the Event.

Next Alumni Reunion in 2016!

Keep up with fellow alumni and MCS news on our Facebook page!

ALUMNI HERITAGE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations Chase Jackson and Rachel Chandler, recipients of the 2014 MCS Alumni Heritage College Scholarship. Previous winner Angela Lowe presented the $2,000 in scholarships, funded by MCS faculty and staff (former and current), at 8th grade graduation ceremony.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2014 MACY AWARD WINNERS

Cole Harter, WHS for his role in Little Women

Alexis Stary, NHHS for her role in Lucky Stiff

Claire and Erik Alkire, Brethren, for their roles in Sound of Music

In Loving Memory of Matthew George Nichols

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On January 1, 2014, Matthew George Nichols went home to be with the Lord. Matthew was a dearly loved son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, and student. Matthew will always be remembered and treasured as part of Mariners Christian School’s Alumni Class of 2006.

Matthew’s legacy continues to touch lives in a way that counts for eternity, just as it did when he was still on this earth. His mother Renee and several of Matthew’s friends returned to MCS to speak to middle school students about a question Matt himself would ask: “What Matters Most?” The ripple effect of Matthew’s life helped our middle school students recognize the difference between what the world values vs. what God’s values, something especially important for those eighth graders heading off into high school to comprehend.

From a beautiful website set up by the Nichols family, it reads, “It is clear that Matthew’s legacy reached beyond any age limit he had set himself. God had bigger plans through all of this as we have witnessed hundreds of lives changed…souls saved…lives for Christ recommitted…a challenge to love more… and a call to seek the Creator that Matthew knew so well.”

Please join us in continuing to pray for the Nichols family and the ongoing impact for Christ.

Visit www.matthewnicholsmemorial.com

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