Scholarships
2020 Scholarship Recipients
Thank you from Ashleigh McPhie, Class of 2020
Amra Barton
Amra Barton, Class of 2020, was inspired by her Junior year Mentor experience with a nurse to choose a career improving the health of others by studying Nursing at Texas Christian University. At NHHS, she challenged herself with Honors and AP classes and served as Captain of the Tennis Team where she was appreciated for her cheerful leadership. She gave back to her church by mentoring children and traveling to Mexico to build houses for those in need.
Jennifer Camacho
Jennifer Camacho, Class of 2020, continued her education at the University of La Verne to study Psychology. An active student at NHHS, she enjoyed participating in the AVID program and the Marching Band. She was a leader on the award-winning Culinary Arts competition team and was elected Historian of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America chapter. Motivated to help others, she started a club that organized beach clean-ups and made care packages for the homeless.
Maggie Dufresne
Maggie Dufresne, Class of 2020, appreciated how Special Education classes helped her master her own learning difficulties and decided to dedicate herself to becoming a Special Education teacher by enrolling at Brigham Young-Idaho. She received real world experience in a Special Education classroom as part of her Junior year Mentor experience and as a counselor at Camp Friendship. Committed to helping others, she volunteered at the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, Project Hope Alliance, and her church’s youth program.
Adam Faludi
Adam Faludi, Class of 2020, took the skills he learned at NHHS to Orange Coast College’s Business Administration program with a major in Finance and plans to move on to a 4-year university. To give back to his community, he volunteered as a Youth Leader at his church and enjoyed working with the younger students. He was a member of the Swim team and worked as a Lifeguard. He was proud to earn his Eagle Scout and dedicated that achievement to the memory of his scoutmaster.
Brian Gonzalez
Brian Gonzalez, Class of 2020, pursued his interest in how things are constructed at OCC with the hope of studying Engineering or Architecture in the future. The first in his family to go to college, he completed six years in the Shalimar Teen Center afterschool program, where he was recognized for his ability to respectfully engage with people of all walks of life. He built upon his own love of soccer by organizing and coaching an elementary school team that made it to the finals of the Daily Pilot Cup.
Aldrish Jimenez
Aldrish Jimenez, Class of 2020, succeeded in a rigorous course of AP and IB classes, and became the first in his family to attend college at UC Santa Cruz in Business Management Economics. A member of the Marching and Jazz Bands, he volunteered each summer teaching younger children in the District’s music program. On the Cross Country, Track and Field, and Soccer teams, he led as Captain. He was a valuable member of NHHS’s Link Crew, Latinos Unidos, and Make-a-Wish clubs, and earned a Golden State Merit Diploma and the State Seal of Biliteracy.
Oscar Leyva
Oscar Leyva, Class of 2020, moved on to Irvine Valley College with his eye on transferring to a four-year university and eventually becoming a police officer. He was a stand-out in the Costa Mesa Police Explorer program and was quickly promoted through the ranks to the leadership position of Lieutenant. At NHHS he enjoyed the Soccer and Track teams, and an ROP course in CSI police investigations. Beginning his junior year, he worked in the front of house at Chick-Fil-A and helped support his family.
“Having the scholarship funds made my schooling that much more important—I was working to make myself proud as well as the Alumni Association. … I just want to say thank you again for believing in me and my future.”
Ashleigh McPhie
Ashleigh McPhie, Class of 2020, stood out as the CTE Student of the Year in Film & Television and followed her dreams to OCC’s Filmmaking program. At NHHS, she served as the lead Special Projects Director for TarTV and produced a video for Grandparents Day. She was tapped by the NMUSD Superintendent to create a video highlighting the many special programs offered by the District. She was in the Key Club, the Girls Basketball team, and volunteered with Ensign’s basketball program.