CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL
ALUMNI
CLS ALUMNI
CLASS OF 2014
Michael Akosah
Graduated from Bishop Amat and will be attending Cal Poly Pomona.
Jenna Arend
Graduated from Bonita High School and will be attending Cal State San Marcos in the fall studying Mass Media.
Missy Bryan
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Lake Forest College near Chicago, Illinois to double major in English and Environmental Studies, with a minor in Urban Studies.
Julia Capitano
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Boise State in Idaho.
Keidan Chavez
Graduated from Edgewood High School and will be attending Whittier Collage.
Amanda Deen
Graduated from South Hills High and will be attending Cal Poly Pomona in the fall studying Nutrition and Dietetics.
Andrea Delgado
Graduated from Webb High School and will be headed to Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota this fall. She’ll be majoring in Japanese/ Pre-Med. She’ll also be playing hockey at Carleton.
Julia DeLong
Graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, CO. She will be attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She hopes to study Psychology and possibly go into Law Enforcement.
Isabella Diaz
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Otis School of Design.
Jacob Hammett
Graduated from South Hills High School will be going to Cal Poly to study
Engineering.
Emily Land
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Marymount in California.
Quinn Lawson
Graduated from Damien and will be attending Cal Poly Pomona.
John Lopez
Graduated from Damien and will be continuing his education at Saint Mary’s College where he will also be playing Div 1 baseball.
Alyssa Lopez
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Pt. Loma, San Diego.
Melissa Matlock
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Cal Poly Pomona.
Amber Mendoza
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks.
Victor William Mora
Graduated from Claremont High and will attend Brown University majoring in Neuroscience and has also been accepted into their medical school which begins after undergraduate degree. He wants to eventually be a neurosurgeon.
Joshua Ochoa
Graduated from Whittier Christian and will be attending Mt. SAC.
Sondra Rivera
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending Grand Canyon University in Arizona.
Paulina Salas
Graduated from St. Lucy’s and will be attending the University of La Verne.
Emily Zavala
Graduated from Bishop Amat High School and will be attending Mount Saint Mary’s
University. This year she also earned her Girl Scouts Gold Award.
CLASS OF 2011
Paul Kuruma
Graduated from Diamond Bar High School and will be attending Mt. SAC to pursue a degree in the medical field and a career as an EMT or Athletic Trainer. He will then transfer to Cal Baptist or a 4-year university. Brahma Wrestling Award 2014. Lettered in Wrestling 2014. 2015 JV Undefeated Wrestling Champ – League Finals 2015
Samantha Cruz
After attending CLS from preschool thru 8th grade, she has now graduated from South Hills High School. She will be attending Azusa Pacific University in the fall on a partial Academic Scholarship.
Gennie Kauper
Attending South Hills High School, received Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actress awards at Drama Department Banquet. She will be participating in the Citrus College Summer Conservatory’s production of “The Wiz” this summer.
CLASS OF 2002
Jenna Anne Mittskus
A graduate of Concordia University, Bachelors in Exercise Sports Medicine. Will be attending Marymount University in Arlington, VA in the fall to get a Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN).
Tiffany Redmon
Graduating from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Entered UCR in the Honors Program and spent three years as a PEER Mentor. Will spend the Summer and Fall of 2010 working as an EMT while studying for the MCAT medical school entrance exam. She plans to apply to the medical schools of USC, UCLA and Johns Hopkins University in the winter of 2011. Her goal is to begin her first year of medical school in the Fall Quarter of 2011.
Andrew Quezada
Graduating with Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, Real Estate, and Law from Cal Poly Pomona this June. Will continue to work towards a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He also successfully obtained a Real Estate License and is working for Mark 1 Mortgage in Rancho Cucamonga as a Mortgage Lender. His website is AQHomeLoan.com.
Angelina Viola
Graduating from Westmont College with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology (Class of 2010). Works for Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services as a Social Worker in the Santa Maria office.
Erica Younge
Graduating with a BS in History from University of California, Riverside. Future plans are to intern at the Long Beach Health Dept. focusing on tobacco education and reform.
CLASS OF 2007
Frank “Ian” Flores
An alumnus of CLS graduated from South Hills High School and has been accepted to West Point Military Academy.
Cody Deen
Is the Hardware Store Manager at Nichols Lumber & Hardware Co.
CLASS OF 2004
Drew Annas
Graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Exercise Biology.
Brianne Ray
Graduating from Cal State Fullerton
CLASS OF 2003
Matthew Fuller
Graduating from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Katie McHugh
Graduating from Alliant International University with Masters Degree in Psychology.
Madison Compise
Graduated from Chaffey College with Associate Degree in nursing.
CLASS OF 2013
Cole Armstrong
Graduated from Damien and will be going to the University of Montana to study Forestry & Fire Science.
Joshua Dewhirst
Leaving for the US Army on July 18th.
Kaylei Nilson-Pierce
Attended MASA (Math and Science Academy) at Monrovia High School. After receiving a jump start in track at CLS, she continued to compete in track and field all four years. She is headed to UC Berkeley this summer and London in the fall with Berkeley’s Global Edge program.
Emily Nguyen
Graduating from Walnut High School. She will continue her education in Biology at University of California, Santa Barbara.
Julian Ortiz
Graduating from Lutheran High and is on his way to Cal Baptist University in Riverside. He is contemplating becoming a pastor.
Jordan Yriarte
Graduating from South Hills and going into the Coast Guard.
CLASS OF 2010
Kassidy Cuccia Aguirre
Graduated San Dimas High School Going to Claremont Pitzer College
Jereme Hammett
Graduated from Vanguard University with a BA in Kinesiology.
CLASS OF 2005
Cameron Deen
Is working for Mt. SAC as their Football Pass Game Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach and is working on a Second Masters Degree in
Kinesiology.
CLASS OF 2009
Jessica Aurioles
Mt. San Antonio College
Ryan Blascke
Graduated Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Megan Bryan
University of Redlands UPDATE: finished her BA in Physics with minors in Astronomy and Math at University of Redlands in May of 2017, and has been working as an instructor at Astrocamp in Idyllwild, CA. She enjoyed meeting the CLS campers this year and looks forward to meeting another great group of CLS students next year!
Stacy Capitano
Santa Barbara City College
Arden Davis
UC Irvine
Riley Deen
Northern Arizona UPDATE: Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BA in Computer Science, and is currently working on additional certifications in programming.
Maxwell Flores
Mt. San Antonio College
Brittany Gentry
UC Irvine
Gabriel Hubbard
Citrus College
Elsa Jaques
University of Redlands
Kari Kawashima
UCLA UPDATE: Graduated from UCLA with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Alexander Keeling
University of the Pacific
Sarah Kramer
Cornell
Ryan Lopez
Graduated Damien High School Going to Citrus College
Lexie Hammett
Graduated South Hills High School Going to Vanguard University
Thais Hogarth
Graduated St. Lucy’s Priory High School Going to UC Santa Cruz College
Josephine Kauper
Graduated South Hills High School Going to UC Santa Cruz
Lauren McKeller
Graduated Bonita High School. Going to Northern Arizona University
Katherine Parrish
University of La Verne
Emily Pincin
USC
Ethan Plante
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandise
Déan Saravia
Cal State San Bernardino
Megan Wu
UC Irvine
Greta Zhong
Pomona College
CLASS OF 2006
Snay Mallick
Graduating from St. Lucy’s Priory HS, will be attending Azusa Pacific University in the fall on the Director’s Academic Scholarship.
Farah Mathias
Graduating from St. Lucy’s Priory HS, will be attending La Sierra University, majoring in biology, then medical school.
Lindsey Miller
Graduating from St. Lucy’s Priory HS, will be attending Cal Poly, Pomona.
Christian Zaragoza
Graduating from Damien HS, will be attending Mt. San Antonio College.
CLASS OF 2012
Mesvany Almanza
Graduated Bishop Amat High School
Adam Aurioles
Graduated Damien High School, attending University of Chicago
Amy Chiu
Graduated South Hills High School, attending U.C. Berkeley
Elijah Land
Graduated Damien High School, attending Arizona State University
Kimmie Larios
Graduated St. Lucy’s High School, attending Fordham University (NY)
Ryan McLean
Graduated Damien High School, attending University of Arizona
Lauren McLean
Graduated St. Lucy’s High School, attending University of Arizona
Hallie McLean
Graduated St. Lucy’s High School, attending Boise State
Katherine Mora
Graduated Claremont High School, attending Cal Baptist, Riverside
Vanessa Pan
Graduated South Hills High School, attending U.C. Berkeley
Michael Perez
Graduated Western Christian, attending Cal Poly, Pomona
Sophie Puchalski
Graduated St. Lucy’s High School, attending Washington State University
Marissa Wall
Graduated South Hills High School, attending Cal State L.A.
CLASS OF 2008
Lauren Blaschke
Graduating from Bishop Amat Memorial High School.
Miles Bryan
Graduated from Damien High School, received Academic with Honors and Recognition for Computer Science. Will attend the University of California, Riverside majoring in Computer Science.
Natalie Copeland
Graduating from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Received scholarship awards from Berklee College of Music and Macy/ Childress Theater Awards from the Franklin Family, Played Christine Daae in School production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Phantom of the Opera. Will be attending BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC in Boston.
Ethan Farley
Graduated from Damien High School, returned to competitive fencing in 2010. Ethan is a nationally ranked Fencer and since 2010, he has earned 13 medals in local, state, and national competitions, including bronze medals in the 2011 and 2012 California State High School Championships. In Fall of 2012, Ethan will attend Azusa Pacific University as a Business major.
Anthony Higuera
Graduated from Damien High School. Will attend Arizona State University majoring in Sociology. Mandara Hogarth – Graduated from St. Lucy’s Priory High School. She will be attending Willamette University in Salem Oregon in the fall where she will be pursuing a course of study in the health field. She is also one of their top recruits for volleyball and will be joining the team.
Tori Johnson
Graduated from St. Lucy’s Priory High School, played JV basketball her freshman and sophomore year and earned a letter for her efforts, was a member of the KWINS club, also on the JV track team (long jump) her sophomore year. Received a partial academic scholarship to St. John’s University (NY), and will major in Communications with emphasis on Public Relations.
Alec Larios
Graduated from Damien High School. Was a member and president of the Damien High School Drama Club and received the Academic Award Trophy in Drama. The first student in the history of Damien High School to write, co-direct and act in his own plays. He also founded The Write ‘Em Up Program: For Kids, By Kids, a volunteer community outreach program that inspires imagination and creative writing. Volunteered over 250 hours in West Covina, as a teacher’s aide for the Adult Japanese Language Communication Classes. Dean’s Scholar at Chapman University where he will be majoring in Screenwriting at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.
Chad Lee
Graduated from Damien High School and will attend Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York where he plans to study Medicine. He received an Academic and Athletic Scholarship and will be playing Division 1 baseball.
Jacqueline Macy
Graduated from St. Lucy’s Priory High School. She is a lifetime member of California Scholarship Federation, a member of National Honor Society, and was on Honor Roll for 8 semesters. She has received an athletic scholarship to Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. She was named the Inland Valley Player of the year and a Prep-Volleyball All- American. UPDATE: Graduated from the University of Redlands with a Masters Degree in Education.
Carson May
Graduated from Damien High School, 4 years Honor Roll, 4 years Letterman Damien Swim Team, Member of Roadrunner Division 1 Swim Team. Will be attending California State University, Bakersfield, studying Petroleum Engineering
J.D. McDonough
Graduated from Damien High School, 4 years on Honor Roll. Captain of Sports Medicine Team, swimming, all- academic Sierra League Athletic Award, recognition of exemplary academic work in statistics and world history. Received academic scholarship to St. Mary’s College in California.
Eric Julian Quezada
Graduated from Damien High School. He was accepted to the School of Engineering at UC Davis and will be playing baseball.
Shawn Wright
Graduated Diamond Bar High School, received Principal’s Honor Roll and was actively involved in the Performing Arts Academy. Will be attending the University of Southern California, Majoring in Piano, Hoping to double major in Piano and Biology at USC to pursue Medical School.
CLASS OF 2000
Lisa Kowalski
Completing Masters Program at University of La Verne for Human Resources.
CLASS OF 1995
Jeffery Groh
Point Loma Nazarene University (BA Art Education), University of Nevada (Special Education) , Western Governor’s University (MS Curriculum and Instruction). CLS is my home school and I contribute many of my perspectives on education to the care, support and learning opportunities I received from the staff at Christ Lutheran School.
