Elizabeth Workman Elizabeth Workman has balanced athletics, academics and service.

The 18-year-old was the No. 1 singles player on the tennis team all four years at La Reina. She was also named the team's most valuable player in 2005, 2007 and 2008, and was team captain her junior and senior years.

Elizabeth maintained a 4.0 grade-point average all four years and was a member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior years.

She was also honored with the George Eastman Young Leaders Award, given to one senior who exhibited excellence in leadership and academics this year.

Elizabeth named her parents, Henry and Frances Workman, as the two biggest influences in her life.

"My mom has motivated me to always work hard to be the best that I can be, and my dad has helped me keep perspective of what is truly important in life," she said.

Elizabeth has also been very active with her church, St. Julie's, and hopes to serve others in some capacity after graduating from Boston College.

Alexa Shaw Alexa Shaw, 17, is looking forward to working in management at a nonprofit organization in several years after completing a business degree at the University of Notre Dame.

"My dad instilled in me a love of business, a great sense of faith, and guidance that continues to help me grow as a person," Alexa said.

Alexa was a member of the National Honor Society, the California Scholarship Federation, Student Council and 4-H. She served as a co-captain of the mock trial team and the cross country team, and earned Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in Girl Scouts.

Nancy LaBelle, Alexa's counselor, called her "diligent, outgoing, inquisitive and compassionate," among other things.

"Alexa has done a fantastic job of blending her rigorous curriculum, extracurricular activities (among the most time-consuming) and volunteer work—she works tirelessly and selflessly," LaBelle said.

Alexa also excelled in journalism, working as a photographer for a literary magazine and winning an award for best news article.

Kelsea Brajkovich With a love for soccer and science, Kelsea Brajkovich plans to work as a physical therapist after studying biology and pre-health sciences in the Honors College at the University of Washington.

Kelsea was first team, allleague on the LRHS soccer team and served as captain her senior year after competing at the varsity level for years. She also played on the Real SoCal Girls club soccer team.

After tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee during a game, Kelsea worked hard in recovery and will play Division 1 soccer at Washington.

Kelsea credits her parents, Tom and Rita Brajkovich, with much of her own successes.

"My parents have had the biggest influence on me because they have supported me through all my academic and athletic struggles," she said. "My parents have also helped me build a strong faith in God, without which I would not have made it this far."

Kelsea was also a member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior years and served as homeroom representatives and secretary of Student Council.

Julianne Brauer Julianne Brauer's passion for government and history has led her to excel in mock trial, a step she hopes will lead her to a career in law.

Juli was co-captain of the mock trial team and received a secondplace award for best prosecution attorney.

"Her passion for history (and) the joy she gets from analyzing the actions and forces driving people in history . . . were magnets that drew her to try out for the team," said Juli's counselor, Nancy LaBelle.

Juli also volunteered as a docent at the Reagan Library for three years. She said she learns something new every week and appreciates the quiet moments when she can wander around and study the exhibits.

Juli was the co-editor in chief of the La Reina Herald newspaper and received a National Council of Teachers in English achievement in writing award. She was also a National Merit finalist.

Juli will study at the University of Notre Dame honors program and will compete on the college's mock trial team

Jennifer Zahlit A singer and viola player, Jennifer Zahlit has been a leader in the arts and elsewhere at La Reina, and will continue her theatrical studies at the USC School of Theatre, majoring in theater.

Jennifer was invited and will be traveling to Vienna, Austria, at the end of the month to perform in the festival orchestra for the International Haydn Festival. She was a member of the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra, the St. Paschal Baylon Church Teen Choir and the Regent Performers.

Jennifer has also received numerous leadership awards, including the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award and the La Reina Leadership Award.

"Being a leader, Jennifer believes, is not having a high position but working together to make a difference," said counselor Nancy LaBelle. "She is a quiet leader who leads by example."

Jennifer, also active in Student Council and the National Honor Society, thanked her teachers for their guidance.

"I realize that these amazing people truly love what they are doing, and I hope that I can find that same satisfaction and contentment in my own life," she said.