Katherine Michelle Clabeaux The Conejo Valley Chapter of National Charity League Inc. will host the 28th annual National Charity League Ball on Sat., Nov. 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.

This year the theme is “The Way You Look Tonight.”

National Charity League is a nonprofit, mother-daughter organization supporting local community agencies and charitable organizations. The Conejo Valley chapter assists more than 13 philanthropies in this area. In addition, college scholarships are awarded to young women at local high schools.

Working together, mothers and daughters experience the rewards of volunteering their time and energy to help others. Girls typically enter the program as seventh-graders and continue through their senior year, when they may choose to become a debutante.

The local organization will formally present 15 debutantes who graduated in June from local high schools. The Ball is a celebration of the girls’ six years of philanthropic service.

Brina Tianne Clark During the past six years, the young women have contributed more than 5,700 collective hours of volunteer service to the community.

Debutante photos were pro vided by Ken Taylor Photography.

Katherine graduated from Agoura High School, where she was a member of the basketball team. She was a member of the National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation and was an AP scholar with distinction. She was salutatorian of her class and received the Tradition of Excellence Award. She received the Girl Scout’s Gold Award. She attends UC Berkeley, where she’s an environmental science major. Katherine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Michael Clabeaux of Westlake Village.

Amanda Catherine Cox Brina is an Oaks Christian High School graduate. She played on the varsity volleyball team for three years, making All-League and AllCIF Team. She was a member of the Spanish Club and has been a member of Girl Scouts for 12 years, receiving the Silver Award. She attends Westmont College, where she’s a psychology major. Brina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Randolph Clark of Westlake Village.

Amanda graduated from Oak Park High School, where she was an ASB activities commissioner for three years and a member of the California Scholarship Federation. For two years she was MVP in soccer, and for four years she was All-League in softball. She played Apex Club Soccer for three years. She traveled to Costa Rica with Rustic Pathways to provide volunteer community service work. She attends Southern Methodist University, where she’s majoring in engineering. Amanda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hays Cox of Oak Park.

Marissa Lynn Djernes Marissa is an Oaks Christian High School graduate where she was a member of the equestrian team. Outside of school she was a member of the Foxfield Equestrian Drill Team for eight years. Marissa attends Southern Methodist University, where she enjoys riding on the equestrian team. Marissa is a business major and wants to become a lawyer. Marissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Matthew Djernes of Westlake Village.

Morgan graduated from Oaks Christian High School, where she was a member of the interscholastic equestrian team. Morgan was a yearbook editor and writer. She was a member of the Future Leaders of America and received a writing award for published materials. Outside of high school Morgan was a member of the Foxfield Riding School and the U.S. Equestrian Team. She attends California Lutheran University, where she’s majoring in international business and business communications. Morgan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Evans III of Westlake Village.

Morgan Nicole Evans Nicole is an Oak Park High School graduate where she was on the honor roll and was a member of the California Scholarship Federation. She was a member of the cheerleading squad and was involved in dramatics. She was also active in the Character Counts program. Outside of school she volunteered at Los Robles Hospital. Nicole attends San Diego State University, where she’s a psychology major. She’s a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Nicole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stuart Evans of Oak Park.

Stephanie graduated from Viewpoint School, where she was on the headmaster’s honor roll. She had earned both the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburg Awards, and she received the Gold Award in June. Only 150 students throughout the U.S. receive this award. She was a member of the Conservatory of Dance and stage manager of the Conservatory of Theatre. Stephanie attends Moorpark College and plans to transfer to USC next fall where she’ll pursue a double major in business management and stage management. Stephanie is the daughter of Mrs. Michael Richard Fernicola of Westlake Village.

Nicole Elisabeth Evans Aurora is an Oaks Christian High School graduate where she was a member of the National Honor Society and in the top 10 dean’s list every semester. She received the West Point Award, the National Merit Commended Scholar Award and AP Scholar with Distinction candidate award. She was the founder and past president of the Oaks Christian equestrian team. In 2007, she won U.S. Junior Jumper National Champion as individual and team gold medalist. She also won the 2007 Team Gold North American Young Rider Championship. She was accepted to Harvard University and currently is taking a gap year, studying at Oxford University. She plans a career in medicine. Aurora is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwin Griffin III of Westlake Village.

Stephanie Marie Fernicola Katelyn graduated from Agoura High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the girls’ basketball team. She participated in Operation Smile and was involved with the End Worldwide Genocide Club. Outside of school she was involved with international community service where she participated in a service project building a school in Costa Rica and assisting with the Turtle Conservation Program. Her career interest is journalism. Katelyn attends the University of Arizona. She’s the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cameron Kolakowski of Agoura Hills.

Aurora Catherine Griffin Meghan is a La Reina High School graduate where she was captain of the varsity cross country and track teams. She received the most improved athlete award, and her team was cross country state champion. She was a member of the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar, First Honor’s Recipient and Academic-All League. She received the President’s Award for outstanding academic excellence and was a California Scholarship Federation Gold Seal bearer. Meghan attends USC, where she’s majoring in engineering. She’s a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She was recently awarded an American Public Works Association scholarship award of $1,000. She’s the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Hyde Murphy of Westlake Village

Katelyn Anne Kolakowski Colleen graduated from Oaks Christian High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and a peer tutor. She was on the headmaster’s list and the dean’s list for four years and graduated as an AP Scholar with distinction. She was the president of the Mission’s Club, member of Genocide Awareness Club and Breakfast Club. She was MVP of junior varsity soccer, team captain for JV softball and team captain in soccer. She received the Tri County Athletic Association Academic All-League Award in soccer, along with the Lion scholar award for softball and soccer. Colleen attends Boston College, majoring in international studies and political science. Colleen is the daughter of Mrs. Kathleen Anderson Raab and Mr. Robert John Raab Jr. of Westlake Village.

Camille is a La Reina High School graduate where she was a member of the International Thespian Society. She participated in 12 musicals while at La Reina. She was a member of her church choir. She volunteered at Los Robles Hospital for two years. She received the Bank of America Certificate Award for vocal music. Camille graduated with International Thespian Society honors. Camille was honored with the following National Charity League awards for her community service: the Hourglass Award, Yellow Rose Bouquet Award and the Senior Service Award. During her six years in NCL, Camille volunteered 557 community service hours. Her career interests are communications and political science. Camille attends Chapman University, and she’s a member of Alpha Phi. She’s the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Gordon Stephens of Oak Park.

Meghan Elizabeth Murphy Lindsay graduated from Oaks Christian High School, where she was involved in the concert dance program. Outside of school she participated on the fashion board at Nordstrom and helped run the Fashion Club at The Oaks mall. Lindsay received the Girl Scout’s Silver Award. Outside of school she loves to go wake boarding and snow boarding. She’s looking forward to joining a sorority in the spring. Lindsay attends Baylor University, where her major is professional selling. She’s the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Douglas Tattersall of Westlake Village.

Colleen Marie Raab Erin is an Oak Park High School graduate where she was a member of the California Scholarship Federation, co-president of the National Honor Society and member of the honor roll. She graduated as an AP Scholar with honors and was named outstanding female graduate of 2009. She was an Ivy Chain Member (top GPA). She was an advanced peer counselor and peer facilitator/ mentor. She was a member of the advanced vocal ensemble for three years. She placed second at the regional cheerleading competition. Outside of school she was a volunteer at Los Robles Hospital and Westminster Free Clinic. Erin attends USC where she’s a pre-health major. She’s a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Erin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Walker of Oak Park.

Camille Nicole Stephens Elizabeth graduated from Westlake High School, where she was on the water polo and swim teams. She received CIF league champion for swimming and a varsity letter for water polo and swimming. Elizabeth was the chair for Relay for Life. Outside of school she played South Coast Club Water Polo, worked as a lifeguard and volunteered at Los Robles Hospital. Her career interest is to be a managing editor. She attends Moorpark College. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garry Dean Waller of Thousand Oaks.
Lindsay Alice Tattersall
Erin Alexandra Walker
Elizabeth Marie Waller