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June 4,
2007 
VOL.
45, NO. 11Oakland,
CA
Tribute
to the Class of 2007
Here are some of this year's outstanding graduates of the
Catholic high schools in the Oakland Diocese.
The Catholic Voice salutes them and all graduates
of the Class of 2007.
| BISHOP O'DOWD HIGH SCHOOL - OAKLAND | |
Katherine Campbell |
Rebecca Lee |
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College:
UC Berkeley |
College:
UCLA To study: Cognitive Neuroscience Whom do you admire most and why? I admire people who overcome adversity. One such person is my grandmother, who had to live through the World War II nightmare in China and almost single-handedly raised three children while her husband was a sailor at sea. She's shown a lot of character and I look up to her for her perserverance. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I wish to contribute to the world by improving people's lifestyles, especially their health. I would first start with my own community and slowly expand on that. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? In 10 years I hope to have a career in something I enjoy doing, perhaps a career in the medical field. |
| CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL - CONCORD | |
|
Morgan Fahlman |
Annie Scalmanini |
| College:
UCLA To study: Science Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my parents for numerous reasons. They have instilled in me a hard work ethic, teaching me never to give up and to always trust in God’s guidance. They have inspired me to be a compassionate, honest, and intelligent person and I will always try to emulate their character. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I would like to contribute to the world by continuing to help others through charity work. I hope also to be able to conduct research on autistic children to further understand them and help enhance their lives. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? Although I do not know exactly what I would like to do in the future, I hope to do something in the field of science and enjoying the choices I have made in my life. |
College:
Stanford University To study: Undecided Whom do you admire most and why? Outside of my family, one person I admire greatly is Roger Hassett, my junior year religion teacher. He taught me so much about compassion and taking action when you feel compelled to help someone. He and his wife, Mary, have had an incredible impact on my current perspective and goals for the future. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I have always been extremely passionate about the music of cultures around the world. I would like to visit and experience as many different cultures as possible, especially in South America, using music as a means of bridging cultural gaps and keeping peace between societies. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? It’s hard to imagine what I’ll be doing in 10 years seeing as I still don’t know what I want to study for the next four years. However, I do know that I want to incorporate traveling into my life, and I hope that in 10 and 20 and 30 years, I’m still an optimist. |
| DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL - CONCORD | |
Stephen Hancock |
David Castillo |
| College:
Columbia College, NY To study: Physics Whom do you admire most and why? I admire Lance Armstrong for his willpower to overcome cancer and for the hard work he put in to win the Tour de France 7 times. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I hope to help find a reliable way to extract energy from nuclear fission in order to solve the world’s energy crisis. I would also like to do my part to further theoretical research in quantum physics in any way that I can. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I hope to have a job that I love (perhaps doing research at a university), to be married, and to remain involved with martial arts, running, piano, and volunteering within the community. I would also like to live on one of the coasts (not sure which). |
College:
Brown University To study: English Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my grandpa for the patience, kindness, and easygoing nature that he exhibited in his life. What contribution do you want to make in the world? As a teacher, I hope to share my love of learning with my students and teach them how to think for themselves rather than letting others do it for them. I also hope to continue serving others, especially the poor, as De La Salle has taught me to do. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I want to be a writer and a teacher, so in 10 years I hope to be a teacher and to have something that I've written be published. |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL - OAKLAND | |
Grace Anderson |
Elizabeth Kiikvee |
| College:
UC Berkeley To study: Environmental Science Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my godmother. She s committed to her growth, spirit, and relationships with others. She courageously pursues truth. My godmother works tirelessly to be the best person she can be and to help others do the same. She inspires me to fulfill my potential. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I hope to inspire others to be more conscious inhabitants of this earth. I especially hope to do this in regard to the environment. By raising awareness nd leading by example, I hope to inspire thoughtfulness and action concerning the human impact on the earth and the future. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? In 10 years I hope to be working on new ways to solve our environmental problems. I wish to weave together sociology and environmental science to find practical and effective means of preserving the earth. |
College:
Santa Clara University To study: Marketing and Spanish Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my younger sister, Jackie. She is always thinking of others and about the impact her actions have on their lives. Her constant singing and obsession with protecting the environment have made me more appreciative of music and of the world in which I live. What contribution do you want to make in the world? Above all else, I want to make people, whether they are young children or senior citizens, feel like they are important and have value. The people I meet will not remember what I say, but they will remember how I make them feel. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I hope to be a marketing executive at the Bare Escentuals Corporation in San Francisco. In addition, I would also love to be a high school girls basketball coach so that I can still be involved in the community by coachilng the best sport in the world. |
| MOREAU CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - HAYWARD | |
Dean Ernest Lizardo |
Alexander Walian |
| College:
University of San Francisco To study: Biology (Pre-Med) Whom do you admire most and why? My father. He has an unconditional and unshakable belief in my abilities as a student, and also as a person in general. Not once has he doubted me, and although I may have disappointed him at times, he continues to support me. That sort of love is hard to find. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I want to truly touch the life of at least one person. I feel that if somehow I can change the world for one person, eventually that life-changing impact will get passed down to enough people so the whole world will share it together. Optimistic, I know, but it’s possible. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? In 10 years, I want to be a doctor, hopefully established, and getting settled in my own home. I just want to be enjoying my life as much as possible. |
College:
Brandeis University To study: Undecided Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my older sister, Connie, for her courage and intelligence in every situation. If I did not have her to look up to and to guide me through life, I would not be the person that I am today. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I would like to help create a lighter, more laidback attitude wherever I go. People have so much to worry about that they can't help but be serious. It would be nice to see humans around the world laughing together. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? No matter what profession I go into, I hope to have fun working. I would also like to learn something new on a daily basis and hopefullly I will still be listening to the Wu Tang Clan. |
| SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL - RICHMOND | |
Cristina Chainey |
Huong Nguyen |
| College:
University of Southern California To study: Film Production Whom do you admire most and why? “The poor in spirit, the meek, they who mourn, they that hunger and thirst after justice, the merciful, the clean of heart, the peacemakers, and they that suffer persecution for justice’s sake,” they know life best of all. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I want to help turn around the negative influences in the movies that help perpetuate the degradation of our society’s morals and better judgment. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I hope to be making movies, surviving Hollywood, finding inspiration all around me, and enjoying the process. |
College:
UC Berkeley To study: Molecular Cell Biology Whom do you admire most and why? I truly admire Mother Teresa for her generosity, good will and dedication toward the poor. She loved the unloved, cared for the uncared, helped the dying, the crippled, and the mentally ill. She served everyone with her love and the love of God. What contribution do you want to make in the world? Making others happy is the main contribution I want to make in the world. I want to reach out and be of service to those who are in need. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? My invitations to various community services such as Tijuana Project allowed me to see that the poorest of the poor live in small, tightly closed shafts located on top of dirt hills. Therefore, I hope to continue assisting the poor and doing community service by becoming a doctor. |
| ST. ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL - OAKLAND | |
Jasmine Brown |
Danny Le |
| College:
UCLA To study: Journalism Whom do you admire most and why? My grandfather, because he has sacrificed so much in order to put me through private school, and my education is one of the best gifts I have ever received. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I don’t want to be superwoman. I just want to do everything that I can to become a better me. I believe that every individual has a gift and as long as people use their gifts to the fullest then they have made the best contribution, just by being themselves. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? My first long-term goal is to become a journalist and then an editor of a magazine. |
College:
UCLA To study: Business Whom do you admire most and why? I admire all the people who came to America with nothing, and adapted and succeeded in a new culture, due to their hard work and determination. What contribution do you want to make in the world? To be the best citizen I can be, and to contribute to society by being a person with good morals and values. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? To have a stable job that I love doing, and to make a difference in my family’s life. |
| ST. JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL - ALAMEDA | |
Daniel Belay |
Anjelica Mendoza |
| College:
UC Berkeley To study: Pre-Med/Biology Whom do you admire most and why? I truely admire my father for the sacrifices he has made to ensure my well-being and success. He has always stood as the prominent role model in my life, and worked to instill perserverance and integrity into my character. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I seek to work in a setting where I can provide services to those who need them. I recognize the lack of nationwide health care a developing issue in our society, and I hope to be able to provide health care services to those who can otherwise not afford it by opening my own free health clinic. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? In 10 years I want to be directly working with people in need. I aspire to become a doctor, and open my own practice after several years of establishment. |
College:
UC Berkeley To study: Molecular and Cell Biology Whom do you admire most and why? I admire my mother because she is a woman of integrity and great moral values. She is a respected leader at her profession and sets a good example for me to follow. She inspires me to strive for excellence and motivates me to set my goals high. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I want to contribute my service as a doctor. I want to make a difference in the world, one patient at a time, and not by just treating the disease or problem, but by satisfying the individual and ensuring his or her well-being as a person. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I hope to be completing my residency and on my way to becoming a well-established doctor. I also hope to still be living in California. |
| ST. MARY'S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL - BERKELEY | |
Carmen Aguilar |
Michael Lombardi |
| College:
UC Berkeley To study: Undecided Whom do you admire most and why? It is difficult to choose just one person whom I most admire. There are many people who have made a difference in this world, and they are recognized in many ways. I think I admire the more unrecognized group of people who educate the poor and students in need, and those who work to change other people’s lives for the better. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I hope to make a positive difference in the world by helping people to realize and achieve their dreams and to live their lives to the fullest potential. I would love to be able to show people that they can achieve their goals and not allow economic or social restraints to hinder their success. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? Like the group of people I admire, I hope to pursue a career in education or social work, which will enable me to help underprivileged children in getting a strong education that will open doors for them to a stronger future. |
College:
Fordham University To study: Business Whom do you admire most and why? There are two people I most admire in my life. These two people are my parents. My mother and my father have instilled strong values in my life. They have done this not only through their words, but through their actions. My parents have taught me that I can achieve greatness in life by being the best I can be, striving for the best, working to the best of my abilities, and caring for others. What contribution do you want to make in the world? I hope to make a positive impact for my generation. I want to help others to be able to achieve good things in life by being who they are. I believe that if a person acts in a positive way and strives for the best in themselves, and also provides support and care for others, our world could be a much better place. What do you hope to be doing in 10 years? I hope to be in a career that I have a strong passion for. If one does not have passion for their daily work, they will not do great things for society. I believe that passion for one’s work, the desire to assist others, and effort are the main elements for personal success. |
