5 standouts in this year's TOHS senior class
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     Valley Church of Christ in Thousand Oaks. Randolph served as junior class president at school, helping to plan the prom and other activities. She was also Associated Student Body president, planning the homecoming football game half-time show and dance. To aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, Randolph
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The TOHS Class of 2006
     Manuel Abrego, Tanner Agor, Sara Aguirre, Diego Alamir, Andrei Alexandrov, Nicholas Alimohammadi, Amanda Altman, Ashley Alvarado, Stacy Alvarado, Robert Alvarez, Stephanie Ambrosia, Melissa Amirian, John Anagnos, Taylor Anderson, Luis Andrade, Justin Angeloni, Evan Anselmo, Ariel Arauz
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La Reina grad appreciates the importance of family
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
     For 10 long and sometimes trying years, Lalana Aramthaveethong has been there for her older sister, Kalynn, who's suffered from severe autism since birth. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of i
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5 La Reina senior standouts
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
     Carolyn Rumer Carolyn Rumer, 17, of Camarillo is graduating from La Reina in the top 5 percent of her class and as an AP scholar with distinction. A gifted mathematician, Rumer said her favorite class in high school was AP calculus. In the fall, she's heading to the University of Notre Dame to pursue a career in medicine. A standout member of La Reina's winning volleyball program, Rumer demonstrated character and resilience when she battled back from a serious shoulder injury early in her junior year to become a starter on the team. A four-year participant in student government, she served as senior class secretary and as secretary of La Reina's chapter of the National Honor Society. Rumer, who also competed for four years on the Regents' track and field team, said she'd like to become a pediatrician or an orthopedist.
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Oaks Christian grads have faith in their future
By Stephanie Bertholdo Bertholdo@theacorn.com
     The 2006 Oaks Christian graduating class beamed with pride in front of cheering families as the group walked in procession to the bittersweet tune of Pomp and Circumstance during last week's commencement at Calvary Community Church.
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La Reina High School's Class of 2006
     Nicole Annese, Lalana Aramthaveethong, Elizabeth Ayral, Bianca Badrinath, Melissa Bashardoust, Brianna Blanchard, Yasamin Bolourian, Patricia Booser, Leslie Boyer, Kelly Bradford, Blair Bradley, Kimberly Brown, Victoria Brown, Christina Catapang, Kirsten Dansey, Michelle Davis, Marye D
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5 standouts from the Oaks Christian Class of 2006
     Kristin Seabury Kristin Seabury epitomizes the giving spirit that Oaks Christian School instills in their students. For four years, Seabury has dedicated hundreds of hours to volunteer service, culminating in founding the school's Interact Club. As president of the club, Seabury organized a variety of fundraising and charitable events. She will attend the nursing school at Seattle Pacific University.
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OCHS Class of 2006
     Ryan Ahern, Matthew Allen, MacKenzie Allen, Katherine Anderson, Jacob Anglin, Sharmin Appoo, Andrew Arrindell, Austin Badgett, Evelyn Baehr, Jamie Barnes, Addie Behm, Kyle Block, Molly Bogeberg, Quinlan Braiwick Eric Burdullis, Danielle Chupp, Jacqueline Clydesdale, Kym Cole Eric Corriea,
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T.O. girl finds grandeur in graffiti
Senior who attends school in Los Angeles participates in a mural project
     Chris Peralta of Thousand Oaks, a senior graduating from the Poseidon School in West Los Angeles, sees graffiti as an art form rather than an eyesore.
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Conejo Valley students shine at State Science Fair
     Thousand Oaks eighth-graders Miranda Fung of Colina Middle School and Samuel Blaustein, who attends Redwood Middle School, placed second in their respective divisions at the 2006 California State Science Fair, held May 22 to 23 in Los Angeles.
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T.O. woman graduates from Georgetown
     Nichole Hayashi of Thousand Oaks received the AOL Award for Scholarship and Service in Operation and Information Management at the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business commencement in May in Washington, D.C.
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     LARGER THAN LIFE- Sophie, left, 3, a female Great Dane, and Cody, 2, a male mastiff, hope to be adopted together as their owners are divorcing. Sophie and Cody can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Sophie or Cody home, ask for identification Nos. A3529815 or A3529814. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:// animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers
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