Murrieta Chamber Recognizes Area High School Students

From Murrieta Valley Unified School District:

On October 27, 2016, the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce High School Student of the Month Program was held.

Murrieta Mesa High School Senior Shawn Fujioka is one of the top ten students in her class with a 4.2 GPA. In addition to being a member of National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation, Shawn is a member of the Chamber Choir, Key Club, TED Club and Treasurer of P.A.W.S. Club. Shawn is also on the varsity girls’ tennis team and she has been involved in several drama productions. Shawn’s favorite subject is math and she plans to major in meteorology and atmospheric sciences at UC Davis or Florida State University. She would like to pursue a career as a meteorologist on a major news station. Shawn is caring, helpful, kind, responsible and her teachers love having her in class.

Vista Murrieta High School Senior Nandeeni Patel is actively involved in the community and school. She is State President of the California Association of Student Councils, Student Board Member on the Association of California School Administrators Legislative Policy Committee, Murrieta City Council representative, President of the Murrieta Youth Advisory Committee and she serves as an intern at Michelle’s Place and USC Shoah Foundation. Nandeeni is also a member of ASB and the National Honor Society. Nandeeni plans to attend Georgetown University or Claremont McKenna College and major in international relationships with a minor in political science. She plans to be an international lawyer and focus on human rights and the refugee crisis. Nandeeni is mature beyond her years and she is a leader who will no doubt change the world.

Springs Charter Schools Senior Jonathan Wells is an intelligent, caring, determined student whose leadership and example has inspired other students to pursue academic excellence. Jon is a straight A student who leads by example. As an assistant in math lab, Jon has made a positive impact on his peers. He enjoys serving others and in doing so he has discovered the rewards of stepping out of his comfort zone. Jon plans to attend either UC Davis or Kansas State University, study zoology and earn a Veterinary Science degree.

Murrieta Valley High School Senior Megan Everts has a 4.4 GPA and she is tied for first place in her class. She has taken several AP classes and will earn an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Megan is Secretary/Treasurer of National Honor Society. She has been on the yearbook staff for 3 years and was in marching band and symphonic band. Megan attended a summer program at the University of Oxford in England and she spent a month in China teaching English. Megan has also studied the French language and culture in France. Megan would like to study at the University of Oxford and major in international relations and earn a postgraduate award as a Rhodes scholar.

Calvary Murrieta Christian High School Senior Saem Jeon came to the United States from Seoul, South Korea in 2013. Although she had studied English before coming to the United States, she had a minimal understanding of the language. She worked hard to learn the language and as ASB President and the international liaison at school, she is a leader who encourages other students to get involved. Saem has a big heart and she is an inspiration to her teachers and her peers. She serves at an orphanage in Mexico and goes to the missions in Los Angeles to feed the homeless.

Murrieta Canyon Academy Senior Natalie Lopez struggled academically in ninth grade and chose independent study starting in her sophomore year. Natalie wanted to focus on learning and at Murrieta Canyon Academy she learned the importance of time management and how to be a self-directed learner. Natalie served on the Murrieta Canyon’s Aesthetics Committee and helped choose the new school’s logo and school colors. Natalie plans to enroll in community college and then transfer to a four-year university. She is interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist.

If you wish to learn more about the Student of the Month Program, please contact Sally A. Myers, Founder at (951) 506-8024. If you are interested in sponsoring the Student of the Month program, please contact Margaret D. Jones, Chair of the Murrieta Student of the Month Program at (951) 677-4856.

Photo courtesy of Murrieta Valley Unified School District