June 14, 2018

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Five things San Clemente should know this week

City Council to Cut Funds to Add More Sheriff’s Deputies

THE LATEST: Despite voicing a preliminary decision to keep San Clemente Police Services overtime pay the same as years past, the City Council voted to instead cut overtime pay and add two deputies to the San Clemente beat and retain an investigator.

The Council voted to cut $260,000 out of the $800,000 designated for overtime in its contract with Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) as well as forego its $48,000 stipend members receive each year. But that still doesn’t cut it; certain line items in the budget will have to be cut as well.

Lt. Mike Peters, chief of San Clemente Police Services, said the overtime pay that he uses—which he and city officials agreed the department hadn’t spent more than it was allocated in recent years—is vital to being able to dispatch deputies for things like the program implemented to enforce small crimes and issues related to transient and homeless people and other responses. Peters also emphasized that, based on a study the city commissioned in 2016, San Clemente receives far more calls than neighboring cities, so it’s important to keep that overtime pay the same in order to adequately service the area.

But the public outcry for more deputies has been deafening. Meeting after meeting, people in San Clemente have demanded it, and the optics of that outcry have been enough for City Council to rule in favor of having more visible police presence in the effort to dissuade crime.

WHAT’S NEXT: A list of general fund cuts was expected to be made public after the San Clemente Times print deadline, but Assistant City Manager Erik Sund said a list would be available on June 13. —Eric Heinz

OCSD Launches Crime Map, Says It Will Help Residents Track Crime Incidents Better

THE LATEST: More than a year after the

Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) discontinued the narratives that described reported crimes in its blotter, the department has debuted its promised interactive crime map CrimeMapping.

This map also does not have narratives attached to it, just as the blotter policies were amended in June 2017, but it does provide 15 different types of crime as indicated by various icons and when they occurred. People can also customize the map to look for specific crime incidents in their areas.

The CrimeMapping software the county is using comes from TriTech Software Systems based in San Diego. Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with the company for just less than $700,000 for two years in November 2017.

OCSD at the time said it expected the map to be ready in “the coming months,” but it’s been almost a year to the day since that declaration.

“(The map) will have the basic information, and it’s not going to have any narrative to it,” said Jaimee Blashaw, a public affairs manager with OCSD. “We put the (preliminary) calls into the map, but those (incident labels) could change on the map once deputies get on scene” and report the actual incident.

If people want more information on a specific crime incident, they can use the incident number provided in the map post

and request a report from the records department, which can be found by clicking here.

In November 2015, an incident occurred involving the daughter of an Aliso Viejo director of community development, Karen Crocker. Orange County Superior Court documents show Crocker sued Orange County and a number of individuals for defamation after her daughter was arrested along with her boyfriend on charges of theft and the incident was documented, she alleged, with false information in the blotter.

The blotter entry stated a woman had come to the store where officers had detained her daughter and identified herself as a “high-ranking official” with the city of Aliso Viejo and that she knew her daughter was innocent, “just like all the other times she’d been arrested for similar charges.”

Crocker’s lawsuit complaint stated that the incident was misrepresented, and she stated that she was suspended without pay from the city of Aliso Viejo on Jan. 8, 2016 as a result of the incident. Crocker sued for wrongful termination, initially filing a defamation suit in January 2017 and went to court shortly thereafter. She later amended her complaint on April 25, 2017. The case was closed in August 2017.

On June 12, 2017, OCSD announced that it would remove narratives from its blotter posts. Although the court records

examined by the San Clemente Times did not show that removal of the narratives was part of any settlement between the county and Crocker, sources close to the situation told SC Times that discontinuing the detailed posts was the result of “a lawsuit”—not necessarily Crocker’s.

WHAT’S NEXT: “We’re really trying to get people to be active and participate in this and see the crimes that affect their neighborhood,” Blashaw said. “It might affect change, and if you’re seeing a lot of car burglaries, people may remember to lock their car and those kinds of actions.”

The blotter entries do not reflect calls that came in immediately; the CrimeMapping software will be updated every 24 hours when OCSD enters the calls or amends calls.

“I hope CrimeMapping encourages the community to take an even more active role in working with us to increase the safety of our neighborhoods,” said Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens in a press release on June 8.

San Clemente Police Chief Lt. Mike Peters echoed the sentiments of the sheriff. “My hope is that people will glean the information and help them feel like they know more from it,” Peters said. “I hope it at least makes them feel a little safer.”

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Poche Beach InterfaceReceives F while Neighbor Passes Heal the Bay 2018 Report Card

THE LATEST: Although the San Clemente Pier continues to receive warnings about exceeded bacteria levels, that testing point was upgraded from an F in 2017—and a spot on the Heal the Bay “Beach Bummers” list—this year, it was upgraded to a C.

But Poche Beach’s interface, where water is sampled at the point where the drainage meets the ocean, was listed as the No. 1 worst beach location in the state; just 100 feet north of it, the other Poche Beach testing spot received an A grade.

“Beginning in March 2015, all California agencies that receive state funds for ocean water quality monitoring are required to sample at ‘point zero’ locations, which are beach sites where a stream, creek, river, or storm drain discharge meets the ocean water,” according to the Heal the Bay Beach Bummer explanation, adding that Poche is a point zero site for the Prima Deshecha Cañada channel. “During the summer season, the Poche CBP experienced increased shutdown

times due to facility repairs, maintenance requirements, and high tide and rain events. Higher sediment discharges into the facility also reduced its treatment efficiency.”

Riviera Beach, Avenida Calafia and Avenida Las Palmeras testing spots received A-plus, honor roll status this year, having received top marks in each testing trimester. All other beaches in San Clemente received an A except for the Pico drain at North Beach, which received a B.

WHAT’S NEXT:

San Clemente City Council approved emergency funding on June 12 to assist in the repairs of the Linda Lane Pump Station, which needed more support to its retaining wall that was damaged during landslides in early 2015. The station has also had overflow issues during the last heavy rainfalls the area experienced. —EH

New Standards for STLU Property Managers Require Credentials

THE LATEST: Property managers will now have to show some kind of certification before operating a short-term lodging unit, after the San Clemente City Council (STLU) unanimously without discussion. City Council approved a resolution the

ordinance amendments to require the Community Development Department director to establish certain standards, which include proof of licensure or a degree or “other formal certification or qualification” in real estate, tourism, hospitality or business-related course,” according to the staff report attached to the law.

STLU operators will be able to apply for 10-person occupancy waivers, if their property is deemed adequate to house that many people.

The changes to the laws were mandatory as part of the city’s latest ordinances that were passed last month and they also are intended to keep sober living home operations at bay.

As part of its latest short-term rental law amendments, which increased the areas of allowance for such lodging and other concessions following a lawsuit settlement between the city and a vacation-rental owner organization, the city included new standards for property managers and updated its standards of operable space.

The initial laws were passed in 2016 when the city was faced with trying to regulate both sober living and STLUs without infringing on state and federal housing laws. As a compromise, city officials tailored the laws so that they would be applicable to both. These regulations establish a timeframe of how long people

can stay in short-term housing situations, where the regulations must be posted and there must be 300 feet of separation between each STLU.

WHAT’S NEXT: City Council will be tasked at a later date to approve the details of the standards for STLU property managers. —EH

People Requesting City Administrative Hearings, Appeals will Now Be Responsible for Costs

THE LATEST: In an item that received no discussion on June 12, the City Council voted to approve the provisions of an ordinance requiring people who file appeals or requests for administrative hearings will now be responsible to cover the costs associated with hosting such process. The ordinance came from a request by City Manager James Makshanoff in an effort to recover the costs of such hearings. People who win their appeals will only be responsible for half the cost of the hearing.

WHAT’S NEXT: Costs associated with an administrative appeal or hearing can vary based on the nature of the topic. —EH

Community Meetings

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

7 p.m. The CAC will hear a presentation about the San Clemente Coastal Land Use Plan, Implementation Plan and Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment. 100 N. Calle Seville. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

BLOOD DRIVE

10 a.m.-4 p.m. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive. Pacific Coast Church, 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. 1.800.733.2767. www.redcrossblood.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 p.m. The San Clemente City Council will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting. City Council Chambers, 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

BILY MEETING

6:30-8:30 p.m. Meets every Tuesday. Because I Love You (BILY) helps parents find solutions to any crisis they are experiencing due to their children’s (adult or minor) poor choices. Presbyterian Church. 119 Avenida De La Estrella. www.bilysc.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

KIWANIS SAN CLEMENTE

Noon. Kiwanis San Clemente meets on most Wednesdays. Fratello’s Italian Restaurant, 647 Camino De Los Mares No. 126, San Clemente. www. sanclementekiwanis.com.

THE MARKET AT NORTH BEACH

4-8 p.m. Certified farmer’s market selling a variety of seasonal items, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and children’s activities weekly. 1832 N. El Camino Real. 949.361.8264. www.san-clemente.org.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

6 p.m. The Planning Commission will host its regularly scheduled meeting. 100 Avenida Presidio. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

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Registration Opens for 65th Annual Fiesta Music Festival Salsa Challenge

Don’t miss this year’s annual San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival Salsa Challenge, taking place from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. The city’s finest salsa makers, restaurants and individuals, will convene to present their salsa, which will be judged by the public and official judges.

Tasting tickets will be sold to the public for $8 for six tastes. After the taster has tasted six salsas, he/she will write in their choice for “Best Individual” and “Best Restaurant” team.

Restaurants and individuals are invited to participate. The event is limited to 20 entrants. Entrants are required to make three gallons of homemade salsa. Applications and tickets are available at the San Clemente Chamber Office, 1231 Puerta Del Sol, Ste. 200, and call 949. 492.1131 or visit www.scchamber.com.

Friends Foundation Corporate Advertising, Community Sponsorship Opportunity

The Friends of San Clemente Foundation was recently awarded the exclusive rights to market and manage the city’s 42 dog waste bag stations. Interested companies that would like to have their corporate name and logo prominently displayed on one or more professionally designed signs set above a metal dispenser of plastic dog waste bags should contact Mary at the foundation at 949.276.8866. Residents who want to place their family name on a sign are welcome as well. A sample of potential locations include the Beach Trail, the Pier, the Vista Hermosa Sports Park, the two dog parks, the Sea Summit trail and many local neighborhood parks and backcountry trails. Opportunities range from $70 to $150 per month depending upon location and length of contract. The city will stock each station with plastic bags with the sponsor’s name and logo.

All net proceeds from advertising will benefit the many programs that the Friends of San Clemente Foundation helps sponsor throughout the year. For more information about the foundation and upcoming events, visit www.friendsofsanclemente.org.

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Clemente Golf Tournament is June 22

Friends of San Clemente Foundation will host its 8th Annual Benefit Golf Tour-

nament on Friday, June 22 at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course starting at 12:30 p.m. Entry is $175 for singles, $600 for foursomes, all tax-deductible. Dinners will also be available for $40. Food and drinks will be served along the course. Proceeds will go toward supporting “Fun on the Run” mobile recreation program and scholarships for children’s recreational and sports programs in the city.

Registration and the putting contest begin at 10:30 a.m. with the shotgun starting at 12:30 p.m. Along the way, there will be incentives for prizes such as “Longest Drive,” “Closest to the Pin,” “Beat the Pro,” “Closest 2nd Shot,” and two opportunities for hole-in-one prizes.

For more information, to register or become a sponsor, visit www.friendsofsanclemente.org or contact Gerry Loughman at 949.302.3420. San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, 150 E. Avenida Magdalena.

South County Women

Traveling to D.C. for Yoga Event

Six women who teach yoga in Orange County have organized “Strike a Pose DC” to share some good vibes and bring more positive energy to Washington, D.C.

The event will take place from 8 a.m.noon on Saturday, June 23 at the National Mall.

According to a press release, the organizers believe yoga has the power to “foster the union of mind, body, and soul in every individual regardless of age, body size, or physical capabilities.”

Sarah Hopkin, a yoga instructor and owner of Fired Up San Clemente ceramic studio, will travel with. She has taught yoga in both her children’s classrooms and is currently teaching special needs yoga to children in her community.

“After attending the Women’s March in D.C. 2017, I recognized the need for inner peace as well as protest in our country,”

Hopkin said.

Presenters will include Bhante M. Dhammasiri, a Buddhist monk since1960 who has taught Buddhism at Government Teachers Training College and is the founder of Abbot of the Lion of Wisdom (Pannasiha) Meditation Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Also presenting are Jeneen Piccuirro, who has over 28 years of experience leading original art, meditation, yoga, dance, sound healing and movement teachings, and Ellen Helbig, a 700-hour-certified yoga instructor who has trained people for more than 10 years in Africa and D.C. The Hindu American Foundation is also involved. For more information about the event visit www.strikeaposedc.org.

Volunteers Needed for Annual High Five Freedom Walk

The i-5 Freedom Network, an organization in San Clemente dedicated to stopping human trafficking and educating lodging businesses to look for the signs of such actions, is looking for volunteers to assist with its annual High Five Freedom Walk. The i-5 Freedom Network was established three years ago by San Clemente resident Brenda Miller, and since its inception the organization has hosted a walk to bring awareness to its cause. Organizers and walk leaders will be needed for the event, which will commence at the San Clemente Library, located at 242 Avenida Del Mar, on Friday, July 15 from 2-4 p.m. The route moves up El Camino Real and walkers will circle back to the library at the end.

For more information, visit www.i5freedomnetwork.org.

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GUEST OPINION: View from the Pier by Herman Sillas

Fish for Lunch: Mona’s Catch of Her Life at the San Clemente Pier

The Pier in San Clemente has been the recipient of new planks, replacing the old worn-out wood. This job started near the Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar, the eatery at the end of the Pier. It has taken a long time to complete the job—it isn’t the first time nor will it be the last.

There is something about the Pier that I can’t overcome.

I’m not alone.

Each time that I have gone out there it is like a new adventure. Something new always happens to me. I’m impressed by the wide horizon I see, or the majesty of the waves, or the flight of the seagulls and birds. All this affects me and causes me to thank God for the thrill I feel when I am out there. The other thing that has impressed me are the people that I have met out there. There is something that the Pier does to people.

I first met this Pier over 30 years ago as I carried my two fishing poles given to me by my dad. They were his old poles, and I treasured them as I strolled out that morning. Those mornings introduced me to the sea and the waves. It is great way to start a day. It doesn’t matter if the fish don’t bite. You get to meet folks or just welcome the day. Before you know it, the morning is welcoming all walkers. Being out here caused me to tell stories to other fishermen and look forward to the next

Letters to the Editor

WATER QUALITY SHOWS MIXED RESULTS

WALLY ROBERTS, San Clemente

On June 4, I sent the following to the San Clemente water department with a copy to City Hall following a report in the summer 2018 issue of the city’s San Clemente magazine (no response was received). In that issue, the city claimed our city water is good. I attempted to read and digest your water quality report in the summer 2018 issue of San Clemente magazine. The language is too verbose and confusing for me.

weekend. There were youngsters too, and I enjoyed their eagerness to fish. Being out on the Pier allowed me to meet a lot of fishermen and fisherwomen. One of the best fisherwomen I have ever met is Mona Eyman. She is from the Philippines but came here in 1987. I have only seen her alone with her pole fishing near Fisherman’s restaurant. She became friends with a fisherman named Don who used to come to the Pier practically every day. Two seagulls waited for him to come because when he caught fish he gave some to the seagulls. That’s how Mona got to know Don. He gave her bait and tips on how to catch fish.

One of the days when she was fishing near the Fisherman’s restaurant on the left side as you walked on the Pier, she hooked a big fish. Her pole bent so much, she thought her pole was going to break, but she held on.

Mona’s fish headed to the restaurant and the water underneath the restaurant’s deck where customers were eating. Mona realized that her pole was not able to pull up her fish; it was too heavy. She asked customers to help her. Mona

To cut to simple terms: I have a reverse osmosis system that test at between 25 and 35 on my TDS (total dissolved solids) meter.

My tap water consistently reads 600 to 650, which I understand represents poor water qualify with respects to minerals and other non-organic components.

This should be made clear to the residents of San Clemente.

According to the World Health Organization, “The palatability of drinkingwater has been rated by panels of tasters in relation to its TDS level as follows: excellent, less than 300 mg/ litre; good, between 300 and 600 mg/ litre; fair, between 600 and 900 mg/ litre; poor, between 900 and 1200 mg/ litre; and unacceptable, greater than 1200 mg/litre.”

In Oak Creek, Arizona, where we have spent a lot of time, the tap water tests at around 200 with my TDS meter.

handed them her bent fishing pole and asked if they could pass it down to the last person on the deck. The Fisherman’s customers passed her pole one by one to the end of the deck. She ran from the Pier to the beach and the customers handed her the pole from above. The fish was still hooked and she reeled it up onto the sand to the applause of the standing crowd on the deck. Mona had needed the help of about 12 people to land that fish. She never forgot that event, and neither did the customers.

On another occasion, Mona also hooked a big fish on the other side of the Pier. It was too big and she couldn’t pull it up, so she asked a surfer in the water to unhook the fish. He did, and the fish was free. Mona still goes fishing and recalls her catches and the ones that got away. That’s the beauty of the Pier. You never know what will happen. That’s the view from the Pier.

Herman Sillas is a former director of DMV and a former U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of California under former President Jimmy Carter. Sillas may be reached at sillasla@aol.com. SC

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Thursday | 14

TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS

10 a.m.-1 p.m. All seniors 55 or older are welcome to join the Table Tennis Club at the Shorecliff Terrace Mobile Home Park. Any skill level is welcome and entry is free. 3000 Calle Nuevo, San Clemente. 949.481.2275. jnl5555@yahoo.com.

COA GAME CLUB

3-6 p.m. Intended for ages 12-22, Community Outreach Alliance hosts a weekly game night. There are board games, video games, table tennis and pizza. Cost is $10 per player, $5 for youth who bring their own controller. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

Friday | 15

CASA COASTAL: THE ART OF BAJA CALIFORNIA

6 p.m. Casa Romantica will host a free reception at its new art exhibit “The Art of Baja California.” The reception is open the public and includes live music and entertainment, folklórico dancers, family-fun activities, artist meet-and-greet time, sunset tours of Casa Romantica and access to a food and beverage pop-up cafe with regional fare cooked by award-winning chefs. The exhibition opening party is made possible with support from the Consulado de Mexico. 415 Avenida Granada, San Cleemnte. 949.498.2139. www.casaromantica.org.

LIVE MUSIC AT IVA LEE’S

7 p.m. Join Iva Lee’s for live music every Wednesday through Sunday. For the ultimate live music experience, be sure to reserve a lounge table on Fridays and Saturdays. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2855. www.ivalees.com.

LIVE MUSIC: WATERMAN’S HARBOR

4-7 p.m. Join Waterman’s Harbor for live music with Hans & Janine every Friday. Waterman’s Harbor. 34661 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.764.3474. www.watermandp.com.

EDITOR’S PICK

SATURDAY, JUNE 16: THE 23RD ANNUAL SAN CLEMENTE CAR SHOW

9 a.m-4 p.m. Join the Downtown Business Association for the 23rd Annual San Clemente Car Show on Avenida Del Mar. Stroll the street perusing quality show cars from classics to the exotic. The event generally draws hundreds of cars and includes a variety of vendors, entertainment, food trucks, vintage trailers and exhibits. Bring the whole family and take time to shop or browse Del Mar stores that are also open. Free shuttle service will be offered from San Clemente High School parking lot, located at 700 Avenida Pico. 949.218.5378. www.villagesanclemente.org.

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BEACH CLEAN-UP

10-11:30 a.m. Looking to give back to the ocean? Join The Ocean Institute for a beach clean-up. Meet outside Ocean Institute at 10 am. Volunteers provide pickers and buckets, please wear closed toed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and garden gloves. Sign up in advance at www.oceaninstitute.org. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point.

YOGA 101 WORKSHOP AT PURE.LOVE.YOGA

1-2:30 p.m. The workshop intends to show people how, in 90 minutes, their mind and body will benefit from yoga. Participants may come with common questions, such as “what is yoga? Why do yoga? What is yoga philosophy?” The different types of yoga will be discussed as well as practices suggested for beginners. 415 E. Avenida Pico, Ste. M, San Clemente. 949.492.5048. www.pureloveyogasc.com.

SUMMER FUN WITH SAN CLEMENTE VILLAGE

1:30-3:30 p.m. This is a social gathering for

San Clemente Village (SCV) volunteers, members and guests. Come join the city’s most active senior-based volunteer organization for a barbecue chicken dinner, music and game of Bingo. SCV provides services with volunteers that include transportation, minor maintenance, dog walking and just about anything to lend a hand. Learn more about how to get involved. The event is free to SCV members and volunteers, and $15 for guests. www.scvillage.org.

LASS YOUR AFF OFF:

RICHARD DARYL OSBORN AT ADELE’S 7:30 p.m. Making his first appearance at Adele’s is the very funny comic/impressionist Richard Daryl Osborn. Richard has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Sinbad, Damon Wayons, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown and Will Smith and has done voices on SiTV and Comedy Central. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2600 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente. 949.481.1222. Tickets are $15. www.adelesanclementeinn.com.

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FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop for a wide selection

of fruits, vegetables, plants and artisanal goods from organic growers along the north side of Avenida Del Mar. Parking is a premium, attendance is free. 243 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente. 949.361.8264. www.san-clemente.org.

Monday | 18

TIDEPOOL HIKES AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE

9-10:30 a.m. The hike takes place in a Marine Conservation Area located directly behind the Ocean Institute. Families can explore the area and search for snails, crabs, sea stars and other animals that make the tidepools their home. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. 949.496.2274. www.ocean-institute.org.

FREE GUITAR LESSONS

5-6 p.m. Free beginner level acoustic guitar lessons for middle school to college age youth every Monday. Guitars provided or students can bring their own. 1040 Calle Negocio, San Clemente. 949.388.0114. coamusicarts@gmail.com. www.communityoutreachalliance.com.

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Scholar of Scholars: Marley Macarewich

Graduation Speech

“To Live a Fool and Die a Sage”

Eight simple words that took me exactly 723 days, 15 hours, 17 minutes and 23 seconds to understand. It is a phrase that can explain the entirety of a high school experience. To understand why, first take a look to your left. Now, take a look to your right. Those sitting next to you are fools. Take a look in front of you, behind you, then take a look at the girl in the mustard-yellow robe on the stage. They, like the people beside you, are fools. But what is a fool? The fool, according to the most valid of sources (the internet), is the archetype that urges us to enjoy the process of our lives and is arguably the wisest archetype of all for managing to turn work into fun. The sage is the archetype that seeks truth after journeys. And the line between the two is blurry, if it exists at all. And for that, calling you fools is the same as calling you all brilliant.

Now that you know this, you have instantaneously become a sage, a wise man or woman akin to Confucius, Einstein, or Ms. Washington. This is because for

the past four years you have lived each and every day believing you knew more or less what would happen the next day. You knew that test would be hard, you knew they would coat the freshman hill in soap or oil, you knew your friends would all only show up with dessert if you decided to have potluck. Every day was a constant anticipation of what’s next, and the biggest foolishness of all was about what we are going to do with our lives.

Had you asked the slightly less-tall, blonde, curlyhaired band kid, who only barely knew that rolly backpacks weren’t socially acceptable and who showed up to San Clemente High School four years ago and asked her what she was going to do with her life, she would have naïvely told you she was going to be a theoretical mathematical physical nuclear chemist going to Caltech. Now I realize not only do I have no idea what such a position even is, but I would also come to realize that I didn’t, and still to this day do not, know what I will do with my life.

And that scares me, scaring me almost to the point where I am willing to simply walk away and twirl signs on a street corner for the rest of my life to earn a living, throwing away all that I’ve worked for, all the time I’ve spent, and all the money I’ve poured into College Board. But for this I have become a sage. I know that I don’t know what will happen tomorrow. And neither do you. Nine months ago, many of us would have said we would consider going to this school or that, and now we are just happy to have made it into one school. But here’s the key: whether you are going to UCLA or Mizzou, Coast Guard or Purdue, you don’t know what tomorrow holds. You could even be going to somewhere like Yale and still have no idea whether tomorrow promises a Nobel Prize or a nice pink slip.

In being able to acknowledge the foolishness, one becomes a sage. Revel in the present, for that is all that one can control. In the words of the great Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but now is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” Knowing that you don’t know what tomorrow holds only makes tomorrow’s surprises more sweet.

Now that I’ve said all this, it may seem that the past four years were utter foolishness. And that is true. Every year, I was told that year was going to be the hardest and that the next would be easier. That was never true. But there is beauty in this foolishness, a kind apart from ignorant bliss. Because fools make friends. Fools go out and have fun. Fools do completely ridiculous things like drive 15 minutes just to get Chickfil-A or go watch terrible movies because you know everyone is going to talk during the movie anyway. Foolishness is doing all that you can today because you think you won’t be able to tomorrow. Thinking about what tomorrow holds pushes us to do all we can in the present.

Take a look at the beauty of the foolish, how they believe that we all we go on to become the Oprah Winfrey, the Barack Obama, the Mr. or Ms. Kerr of tomorrow, and they believe this so much that they are willing to be crammed with thousands of random strangers and endure a two-hour ceremony and a speech from some random girl who they hope will shut up soon, all the while sitting in the blazing heat. I say that is beautiful, and if being a sage means I lose out on all the foolishness of the world, then I’d rather be a fool. So stay foolish!

Even in the audience, there are fools wearing hidden golden robes for all that they’ve done; fools like my parents and my lovable idiot of a brother, Matthew. And so before I conclude, I want to thank all those fools out there wearing hidden golden robes for all that you’ve helped me, the school, and the world.

Now back to the fools sitting in front of me. While your high school days, to put it somewhat morbidly, are dying and you look back on your precious follies, you have become a sage of your high school career. However, you have only become a sage to learn to be a fool in the future. Thus after 723 days, 15 hours, 17 minutes and 23 seconds, I have come to understand that the saying “To live a fool and die a sage” is somewhat outdated. I find there is a phrase that is much closer to heart: “To live a fool and to never stop being one.”

Lily Sara Aasland

Riley Grace Abbott

Drake Andrew Abrahamsson

Alexander Michael Acevedo

Lance Sterling Adams

Sean Thomas Adams

Kai James Adams-Maraven

Lauren Alana Adolph

Lewis Ahola

Samuel Acres Allegretto

Marissa Elizabeth Allen

Trevor Scott Allen

Abigail Brigetta Ambach

Fletcher Nolan Ames

Lauren Maile Amigleo

Iris Angela Anderson

Maggie Soleil Anderson

Nicole Marie Anderson

Sara Renee Anderson

Jolie CJ Annigoni

Elena Patricia Anthony

Cameron Kolby Arnold

Andres Arredondo

Amy Nicole Ashbrook

Ashlee Grace Atkins

Noah Jerome Atwood

Alejandro Roy Azpeitia

Michael Andrew Babinec

Marwan Bahu

Christopher James Baker

Mark Nicholas Ballard

Pallab Banik

Gustavo Barajas-Rojas

Steven Torres Barberi

Ian Philip Barker

Catherine Lizette Barrios

Taylor Giann Bautista

Kelli Elizabeth Beach

Cameron David Beauvais

AnneMarie Bechler

Tana Jane Beckman

Nolan Beets

Galdino Benitez

Michael Anthony Bennett

Emma Louise Berendsen

Faith Kennedy Berlien

Chase Berman

Keanu Cameron Bernal

Noah Jacob Bernal

Chance Campbell Bernd

Jared Paul Bernier

Hannia Berumen

Cecilee Nicole Bettencourt

Maxwell Chase Bettinelli

Jack Austin Bieber

Kelly Claire Bilinski

Zoe Valentina Billy

Jacob Lucas Bingham

Logan Michael Blakeborough

Brandon Robert Blanco

Kelsey Bland

Carrison Stewart Bleick

Jack Holland Boatman III

Jay Albert Asay Bodino

Clayton Thomas Bonigut

Yadira Bonilla

Dylan Lee Boyd

San Clemente High School

Ashley Nicole Bracamonte

Bridget Danielle Bradshaw

Riley McKenzie Brail

Samantha Belle Brandriff

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bray Sanchez

Taylor Amy Breidenthal

Nicole Marie Bright

Trent Michael Briles

Petra Star Brittain-Perumal

Frances Sharon Broll

Julia Morgan Brown

Payton Elaine Brown

Brylie Ann Brownell

Jeffrey Jacob Bruyntjens

Marissa Buenrostro Zamora

Racheal Catrina Bullock

Roxiane Janelle Bullock

Luan Buranello Eugenio

Kyle James Burick

Xavier Francois Burke

Kendra Lynn Burlage

Lynsey Starr Burner

Sydney Marie Burns

Andrew James Burror

Nicole Ann Buscombe

Taylor Anne Byrd

Meghan Josephine Byrne

Helen Karina Calderon

Luis Angel Calderon

Cameron McKensey Callan

Alexander Calleja

Xavier Theodore Camel

Carni Elizabeth Campbell

Robert Kirk Campbell

Jesus Javier Campos

Karmen Canizales

Caden Grant Cannon

Matthew Anthony Carlton

Liliana Carteno Dzul

Jake Carter

Emily Castaneda

Kai Anders Castro

Leonel Castro Jr.

Alexandra Tessa Cates

Ryan Joseph Cattich

Grace Lynn Cawley

Madison Elizabeth Cecil

Luis Fernando Ceja

Bradon Gregory Chatham

Nicholas Matthew Chin

Eva Marie Chiocchetti

Raman Nehru Chomatil

Keith Francis Christl

Sean Casimir Christl

Mathew Emmanuel Cisneros

Nathaniel Gregory Clark

Courtney Lee Cochrun

Humberto Colin

Fynley Reece Connelly

Sophia Marie Conone

Thomas James Corralz

Alexandra Nicole Corwin

Joel Lee Craft III

Bryce Alexander Crane

Natalie Grace Crapo

Dean Richard Cratty

Morgan Danielle Creek

Riley Miller Croft

Kalyn Christina Crowell

Andres Vincente Cruz

Selena Marisela Cruz

Destiny Christine Curto

James David Cusey

Arianna Marie Dalkas

Stephen Dietrich Dallman

Kevin Curran Dand

Hailey Ann Daniels

Trinity Andrea Davi

Peter Kenneth Davies

Connor Alexander Davis

Savannah Lee Davis

Christian Danial Davoodian

Zoe Alexis Day

Jessica Noel De Collibus

Dominic William Fetty

Jaric Robert Fink

Jesse B. Fishback

Sarah Jane Fleeger

Lindsey Fletcher

Chase Joseph Flihan

Finnegan Michael Forster

Carly Nicole Fotch

Elijah Kai Fox

Isabella Tulili Fox

Devin Nicole Marie Frederick

Ginger Mamie Freeman

Olivia Saffron French

Alec Frey

Aaron Scott Frohner

Darren Anthony Fuchs

Nicholas Gabriel Furlotte

Maddie Elizabeth Gabira

Katina Nicole Gabriel

Cameron Scott Gadbury

Taylor Grace Gallagher

Chloe Constance Galland

Marco Gallardo

Hana Bella Gallegos

Cayson Joseph Gallette

Cook De Gree

Jose Oscar de Jesus Juarez

Matthew Macleod de Koeyer

Clayton Paul De San

Francesca Rose de Vicente

Vanessa Dena

Paige Denton

Calvin Christophe Depallens

Alejandro Diaz

Erica Diaz

Hugo Eliazar Diaz

Darren Joseph DiMarco Jr.

Sherrill Ann Dinger

Edward Vinh Donlin

Musashi Hosoda Doreus

Felix Fredric Dossland

Gabrielle Karena Drabkin

Martin Duenas

Logan Robert Dunnwald

Nicole Anne Dutch

Emma Vie Earlywine

William Alexander Ebrahim

Alison Nicole Echelberger

Ashley Marie Echelberger

David Steven Economos

William Francis Eldridge

Byron W. Encarnacion

Molly Katherine Engel

Sierra Lynn Eppey

Erick Escalona

Paulina Esquivel

Miles Estrada

Alanis Ismael Eusebio

Brooke Marie Evans

Jack Gerald Evans

Luke Alexander Evans

Taylor Diane Everett

Katee Garnet Fairon

Maria Cristina Farias

Kassandra Lyn Faris

Antonia Fernandez

Cole Fernquist

Anthony Gamino

Mikaela Rheanna Gandia-Mak

Ana Laura Garcia

Juan Garcia

Nicolas Lee Garcia

Paulina Jacqueline Garcia

Perla Garcia

Aspen S. Garrett

Tanlee Jul Gaspar

Jack Williamson Gavin

Jack Morgan Gaynor

Jillian Marie Gellatly

Lauren Nicole Gerbovaz

Macy Gerken

Raylene Augustine Getz

Benjamin Joseph Giacobello

Sidney Raye Giles

Sehhel Hasna Godil

Jackelyn Yomara Gomez

Jacqueline Gomez

Kimberly Lopez Gomez

Lizbeth Gomez

Marissa Kate Gomez

Saul Gomez

Taylor Rene Gomez

Jennifer Gomez Gomez

Sol Tonantzin Gonzales

Kainoa Minakata Goode

Jack Ryan Goudchaux

Joshua Noah Greene

Raquel Irie Griffith

Emily Grace Grothjan

Anna Gruszka

Garrett Michael Gruzdis

Duke Kahana Guisness

Yutong Guo

Ibeth Gutierrez

Madeline Lee Gutierrez

Nelson Ernesto Gutierrez

Rogelio Gutierrez-Lopez

Alexis Guzman

(Continued)

Nevena Jeanne Guzman

Christian Reed Haas

Connor Joseph Haddad

Nicholas Joseph Haering

Mason Bradley Connor Hahn

Ian Halton

Hali Compton Hammargren

Katie Lorraine Hampton

Nathan Cameron Hanning

Cole Thomas Hansell

Charles Louis Harden

Shane Hardy

Angelina Jasmine Harlow

Evan Theodore Harlow

Reece Emily Harmon

Deven Marcele Harrington

Emma Hartanov

Mikayla Jade Hartigan

Trevin Adam Hatch

Rachel Elizabeth Hauser

Joelle Katherine Havens

Juliet M. Hawkes

Heath Daniel Hawkins

Samantha Sue Hayden

David Addison Haynes

Ryan Joseph Heenan

Shay Alexander Hefft

Lucas Minh-Quan Henkel

Drew Reilly Henry

Rachel Nicole Hentsch

Alondra Shanell Hernandez

Kayla Tatsumi Hernandez

Nicholas Victor Hernandez

Javier Hernandez Herrera

Jose Fernando Herrera Rojas

Kane Mason Hertsch

Julia Wynne Hill

Jackson Daniel Hinkle

William Thomas Hirsh

Joseph Hayden Hoggatt

Noah Parker Hohenester

Ethan Daniel Holt

Jacob Alan Horspool

Chandler Marie Horton

Jamie Lynn Howrey

Jake Harrison Hudelson

Miguel Huerta Huerta

Cameron James Huff

Lindsay Alden Hung

Erika Mahealani Hunting

Corrin Nicole Hurst

Lily Anne Hurtubise

Peter Joseph Iglesias

Dawson Jeffrey Iles

London Peelle Irwin

Hannah Irene Irwin Riggs

Riley Jagger Ittidecharchoti

Alexander Micah Jessee

Justin Vaughn Johnson

Keith Simpson Jones

Lota Brittany Jones

Maximilian Jonnaert

Breno Maximilian Valadao

Jordan

Lindsey Rose Joseph

Clara Maria Juarez

Julia Mae Kalez

Christopher William Kane

Jonathan Aziz Kassab

Raleigh Katsandris

Claire Helen Katzman

Gavin Angel KelleherMarciello

Chloe Lynne Kenney

Rylee Marie Kerr

Malia Elizabeth Kho

Daniella Rene King

Jason David King

Katrin Margareta Kjeell

Kayleb Paul Klapp

Caitlyn Allison Klemm

Grayson Wyatt Knox

Taylor Gavin Koch

Hayden Kaylana Koerner

Briejenn Faye Kopelman

Sienna Rae Koppang

Grace Elizabeth Krantz

Dylan Krufal

Mitchell Scott Kunkle

David Lagunas

Madelyn Rae Lathrum

SENIOR SENDOFFS

Ashley M. Latta

William Daniel Laurent

Martina J. Ledesma

Idalis M. Ledezma

Peyton Rose Lee

Tyler Daniel Lee

Michael Thomas Leiss

Drew Michael Lepley

Franklin James Lewis

Weston James Lewis

Josephine T. Liddle

Robert Blaze Lindgren

Scott Todd Lindquist

Lizbeth Lira

Mason James Liscio

Kathryn Lloyd

Shane Robert Lockett

Alyse Beatrice Lombardi

Juan Lopez

Sabino Lopez

Greta Marie Loska

Sutton Michele Loughran

(Continued)

Charles Jeffery Loust

Ying-Yan Lu

Cesar Ribaldo Luna

Marley May Macarewich

Ricardo Magallan Hurtado

Dylan Huot Robert Magee

Sarah Rose Mahl

Maili Teresa Malagon

Renee Danielle Malone

Lily Saffron Maranto

Dawson Jacob Marchbanks

Max Louis Marshall

Jesus Emmanuel Martinez

Kennedy Elizabeth Martinez

Nicholas Joseph Martino

Saverio Masotto III

Connor John Mateer

Jack Patrick Mauldin

Amber Rose Mayo

Alexandra Marie McAlpin

Kyle Radek McCarter

Luke Joseph McCarthy

Delaney Jo McClure

Scott Aidan McClure

Lawson Michael McCoy

Kyle Morrell McDonald

Christian Michael McDonoughPlasso

Mia Rachel McFadden

Michael Stephen McGreevy

Kenzie Alyssa McKinnon

Tessa Mae McLane

Ryan Edward McNally

Katelyn Jane McNeal

Daniel Scott McQueen

Richard Brent Medeiros

Israel Medina

Sarai Medina

Maria de los angeles Medina

Barriga

Tyson James Mehrens

Julissa Mendez

Melissa Lauren Mendez

Margot Jane Menveg

Brittney Anne Mercuro

Carter James Mericle

Edwin Merlo

Collin Blair Meyer

Cade Christopher Mills

Hannah Katie Milner

Zayne Asir Mirza

Alexander John Mix

Mia Monica Moore

Sierra Renae Moore

Lily Faith Morales

Kate Amber Mordock

Efrain Moreno

Reno Mitchell Moreno

Malcolm Angus Morrison

Tyler Jeffrey Mosher

Abigail Claire Mulligan

Jose Francisco Muniz

Kelsey Megan Murphy

Mia Kaye Murphy

Shane Patrick Murphy

Wendy Najera

Nathaniel Kenneth Nasongkhla

Lauren Bella Natividad

Bradley Allen Nau

Aaliyah Marie Nauretz

Alejandro Navarro

Nathaniel Jacob Navarro

Zachary Derek Neidl

Samantha Taylor Neilson

Joshua Lawrence Nelson

Lauren Katherine Nelson

Levi Warren Nelson

Jacob Davis Nemeth

Lyndsee Isabella Nickle

Blake Daniel Nicolas

Autumn Fern Nicolai

Sophia Elizabeth Noble

Carli Rae Norman

Troy Alexander Pablo Nueva

Joshua David Nullmeyer

Frankie Anthony Nunez

Xochitl Quetzal Nunez-Garcia

Aidan Patrick O’Connor

Madilyn Grace Olguin

Daniel Olivares

Luis Olmedo

Jorge Olmos

Samantha Olmos-Salinas

Destinee Alexis O’Mara

Isabel Mae Openshaw

Miller Opp

Adam Joseph Ortiz

Monica Stephani Ortiz

Naomi Rae Ortiz

Sean Aaron Ortiz

Camryn Nicole Ostrander

Star Marie Padilla

Manuel Pantoja

Cynthia Parra

Hannah Rose Parrick

Jason H. Parsons

Ethan Samuel Partridge

Alejandro Pastrana

Ashley Ann Pate

Chloe Marie Patterson

Emma Ann Patterson

Jolie Alexandra Patterson

Mallory Michelle Pavick

Jordan David Pawlowski

Malcolm Sinclair Pelham

Gavin Eugene Pellkofer

Alondra Perez

Citlali Perez

Diana Lizeth Perez

Ikzel Anahi Perez

Isabel Marie Perez

Jimmy Jose Perez

Ricardo Perez

Rosario Perez

Sophia Marie Perez

David Craig Perguson

Tristan Elijah Petersen

Felicia Nicole Petrocelli

Alexia Phifer

Bailey Madison Phillips

Lily Katherine Podgurski

Kale’a Paige Prentiss

Hailey Elise Pressnell

Taylor Marie Pressnell

Justin Proctor

Gunnar Van Punak

Anna Claire Putnam

Alec Diego Raisola

Andy Ramirez

James Elijah Ramirez

Jose Fernando Ramirez

Sebastian Ramirez

Cuauhtemoc Ramos

Brisamar Ramos Jimenez

Cameryn Nicolle Ray

Hailey Alexis Reed

Conner Jack Reese

Harrison Anthony Reeves

Cassondra Jo Richardson

Ireland Anne Ridill

Brittany Marie Ridley

Jackson Edward Ridsdale

Jasmine Danielle Riggs

Mackenzie Lynn Riley

Brooke Lynn Rincon

Daniel Rios

Adriana Candelaria Rivas

Sady More Rivas

Juana Hailyn Rivera Rodriguez

Makenzie Roberts

Destiny Dawn Robinson

Andrea Rodriguez

Bryan Rodriguez

Estefany Rocio Rodriguez

Osvaldo Rodriguez

Gesennya Marie Rodriguez

Guajardo

Jacob Rodriguez Guajardo

Isabella Mae Rofsky

Juan Osvaldo Rogel

Maria Emily Rojas

Daniel Romero

Noah Michael Romero

Zachary Bailey Rose

Edgar David Ross

Steven Ross

Weston Casey Rowan

Anthony Jay Rucker

Chloe Rudnicki

Sebastian Ruiz Avila

Solomon Theodore Patrick Rurup

Owen John Russell

Trey Thomas Russell

Jake Austin Rybczyk

Alex Safavi

Jasmine Safavieh

Jorge Alvaro Salazar

Mark Salgado

Diego Nathaniel Sanchez

Marielena Sanchez

Hayden Scott Sanders

Oliver Matthew Albert Sang

Alison Santibanez

Luana Sapienza

Jasper Paul Sattel

Nicholas Scarpone

Jurnie Lynn Schilling

Adam Wesley Schrab

Leo Schrickel

Amy Marie Schultz

Anna Emiko Schwartz

Isabel Maile Schwartz

Samantha Annlin Seefeldt

Ashley Seng

Meghan Marie Serceki

Carmel Serene Shahriary

Kane Randall Sheckler

Madeline Kathleen Sheehan

Mia Lee Shenandoah-Edwards

Carly Maura Sherman

Jack Thomas Shippy

Nabil Collin Shull

Nathan Gregory Siebert

Naavit Silva

Adam Reuben Silverman

Zachary Leonson Skov

Jordan Isaiah Slaton

Jacob Lyle Shelton Smith

Jadon Anthony Smith

Kevin Smith

Megan Elisabeth Snyder

Oscar Ivan Solis

Justin Presley Speakman

Gavin Kai Spear

Caden Nueman Spencer

Makena Marie Grace Spencer

Louis King Spinelli

Megan Amanda Spink

Samantha Elaine Spunt

Curran Gregory Squires

Margaux Josephine Stanitsas

Ammon Michael Todd Stark

Allison Diane Stay

Justin Todd Steele

Nichole Annmarie Stenersen

Jake Anderson-August Stepp

Lauren Krystal Stewart

Jessica Michele Stone

Kennedy Jane Stoner

Victoria Elizabeth Stout

Halea Indiana Strong

Matthew Gregory Suarez

Finnagin Miles Swartz

Joshua James Tabb

Adeeb Tajalli

Colin James Thomas

Creek Johnson Thomas

Morgan Haley Thomas

Zachary Daniel Thomas

Kathryn Hope Thompson

Peter Barnard Thompson

Morgan Elise Thorpe

Wayne Ezekiel Tibbetts

Michael McNamaraTilly

Jordan Tilton

Kiana Kawana Ting

Davi Rodrigues de Castro Toledo

Cole Christopher Toms

Matthew David Toper

Jaclyn Grace Tordone

Brenden Finlay Torrance

Heidi Torres

Tristan Nguyen Trager

Kathryn Elizabeth Trombley

Tierzah Kuhn Truman

Sean Steven Turcotte

Samuel Charles Tuscano

Hunter Van Ulrich

Devin Richard Ursem

Elijah Roy Usui

Amber Leah Vaccaro

Cody James Valasek

Gabriella Jolie Valdez

Elizabeth Perez Valencia

Cristina Chavez Valladares

Hunter Guy Van Cleave

Alexandra Nadine Van Dixhorn

Evan Thomas Van Kampen

Kendra Lyn Vangell

Payton Taylor Vann

Daniela Vazquez

Marilu Roxan Vega

Daniel Vigil

Kaitlyn Daly Vilardo

Franco Vizcaya

Claire Morgan Vlasic

Mary Amelia Jannetje Vollebregt

Thomas Wade

Brendan Christopher Walker

Joshua Robert Walker

Lucy Elizabeth Wall

Nicholas Benjamin Wall

Shayda Mckenna Wall

Cole Dean Warner

Ian David Patrick Warner

Matthew Paul Waskowski

Shae Christine Waters

Matthew Gene Watkins

Chloe Rebecca Waugh

Tristan David Weber

Alexis Lynn Webster

Judson Jones Wells

Grace Oksana Lilia Westcott

Christian Luke Wetzel

Grace Charlotte White

Austin John Whitsett

Reegan Michelle Wieth

Madalyn Noel Wilhelm

Skylar Athena Wilhoit

Boston James Williams

Brooke Lynn Williams

Thomas Vincent Williams

Branden Manriquez Wilson

Bryce Micah Wilson

Gabrielle Mary Wilson

Madison Isabelle Wilson

Madison Kay Wilson

Ariana Michelle Winsten

Abigail Agnes Wynne

Junyi Xu

Jovian G. Yanes

Bryce Reed Yang

Victoria Janis Yib

Robert Daniel Thomas Young

Natalie Rachel Zanzonico

Clara Denisse Zarate Trujillo

Matthew Walter Zedalis

Melissa Marie Zepeda

Spencer Corbyn Zibas

Haley Marie Murset

Zoe Elizabeth Pothier

Chloe Rebecca Schnell

Kelsey Lynn Trask

Briana Taylor Ziomek

San Clemente High School Honors & Awards

VALEDICTORIANS:

Drake Abrahamsson

Lauren Adolph

Lauren Amigleo

Nicole Anderson

Faith Berlien

Keanu Bernal

Maxwell Bettinelli

Jacob Bingham

Kelsey Bland

Jack Boatman III

Ashley Bracamonte

Marissa Buenrostro Zamora

Kyle Burick

Andrew Burror

Meghan Byrne

Carni Campbell

Matthew Carlton

Ryan Cattich

Grace Cawley

Keith Christl

Nathaniel Clark

Fynley Connelly

Sophia Conone

Bryce Crane

Morgan Creek

Riley Croft

Connor Davis

Christian Davoodian

Zoe Day

Jessica De Collibus

Matthew de Koeyer

Calvin Depallens

Darren DiMarco Jr.

Gabrielle Drabkin

Nicole Dutch

William Ebrahim

Ashley Echelberger

Katee Fairon

Lindsey Fletcher

Carly Fotch

Olivia French

Darren Fuchs

Katina Gabriel

Mikaela Gandia-Mak

Tanlee Gaspar

Macy Gerken

Benjamin Giacobello

Sidney Giles

Kainoa Goode

Joshua Greene

Raquel Griffith

Anna Gruszka

Yutong Guo

Hali Hammargren

Deven Harrington

Mikayla Hartigan

Rachel Hauser

Juliet Hawkes

Shay Hefft

Lucas Henkel

Julia Hill

William Hirsh

Chandler Horton

Jake Hudelson

Erika Hunting

Lily Hurtubise

Riley Ittidecharchoti

Lindsey Joseph

Chloe Kenney

Katrin Kjeell

Caitlyn Klemm

Hayden Koerner

Sienna Koppang

Grace Krantz

William Laurent

Peyton Lee

Michael Leiss

Shane Lockett

Marley Macarewich

Sarah Mahl

Lily Maranto

Dawson Marchbanks

Saverio Masotto III

Connor Mateer

Alexandra McAlpin

Scott McClure

Lawson McCoy

Michael McGreevy

Kenzie McKinnon

Katelyn McNeal

Tyson Mehrens

Edwin Merlo

Collin Meyer

Cade Mills

Hannah Milner

Zayne Mirza

Tyler Mosher

Kelsey Murphy

Samantha Neilson

Lauren Nelson

Jacob Nemeth

Isabel Openshaw

Hannah Parrick

Ethan Partridge

Emma Patterson

Chloe Patterson

Hailey Pressnell

Taylor Pressnell

Justin Proctor

Anna Putnam

Jose Ramirez

Brooke Rincon

Adriana Rivas

Andrea Rodriguez

Zachary Rose

Chloe Rudnicki

Trey Russell

Jasmine Safavieh

Hayden Sanders

Chloe Schnell

Leo Schrickel

Amy Schultz

Isabel Schwartz

Samantha Seefeldt

Meghan Serceki

Carmel Shahriary

Kane Sheckler

Mia Shenandoah-Edwards

Nabil Shull

Nathan Siebert

Megan Snyder

Megan Spink

Lauren Stewart

Morgan Thomas

Kathryn Thompson

Kiana Ting

Tristan Trager

Tierzah Truman

Amber Vaccaro

Alexandra Van Dixhorn

Kaitlyn Vilardo

Claire Vlasic

Nicholas Wall

Shae Waters

Chloe Waugh

Judson Wells

Bryce Wilson

Gabrielle Wilson

Madison I. Wilson

Madison K. Wilson

Ariana Winsten

Abigail Wynne

Junyi Xu

Robert Young

Natalie Zanzonico

INTERNATIONAL

BACCALAUREATE:

Carni Campbell

Ryan Cattich

Christian Davoodian

Zoe Day

Matthew de Koeyer

Calvin Depallens

Darren DiMarco Jr.

Nicole Dutch

Katina Gabriel

Sehhel Godil

William Hirsh

Grace Krantz

Marley Macarewich

Sarah Mahl

Scott McClure

Mia McFadden

Collin Meyer

Ethan Partridge

Chloe Patterson

Emma Patterson

Chloe Rudnicki

Hayden Sanders

Leo Schrickel

Amy Schultz

Megan Serceki

Nate Siebert

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:

Maxwell Bettinelli

Marissa Buenrostro

Kyle Burick

Carni Campbell

Ryan Cattich

Riley Croft

Christian Davoodian

Zoe Day

Jessica De Collibus

Nicole Dutch

Ashley Echelberger

Olivia French

Katina Gabriel

Raquel Griffith

Juliet Hawkes

Shay Hefft

Jackson Hinkle

William Hirsh

Erika Hunting

Lily Hurtubise

Lindsey Joseph

Chloe Kenney

Hayden Koerner

Marley Macarewich

Lily Maranto

Alexandra McAlpin

Tyson Mehrens

Collin Meyer

Cade Mills

Kelsey Murphy

Samantha Neilson

Samantha Olmos

Chloe Patterson

Emma Patterson

Isabel Perez

Hailey Pressnell

Chloe Rudnicki

Trey Russell

Jasmine Safavieh

Amy Schultz

Samantha Seefeldt

Nathan Siebert

Morgan Thomas

Natalie Zanzonico

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP

FEDERATION:

Steven Barberi

Faith Berlien

Keanu Bernal

Maxwell Bettinelli

Kelsey Bland

Jack Boatman III

Ashley Bracamonte

Brylie Brownell

Marissa Buenrostro

Kyle Burick

Carni Campbell

Ryan Cattich

Sophia Conone

Morgan Creek

Riley Croft

Connor Davis

Christian Davoodian

Zoe Day

Jessica De Collibus

Jose Oscar de Jesus Juarez

Darren DiMarco Jr.

Gabrielle Drabkin

Nicole Dutch

Ashley Echelberger

Katina Gabriel

Tanlee Gaspar

Benjamin Giacobello

Joshua Greene

Raquel Griffith

Anna Gruszka

Rachel Hauser

Juliet Hawkes

Julia Hill

William Hirsh

Erika Hunting

Lily Hurtubise

Riley Ittidecharchoti

Lindsey Joseph

Chloe Kenney

Katrin Kjeell

Hayden Koerner

Sienna Koppang

Peyton Lee

Marley Macarewich

Sarah Mahl

Renee Malone

Lily Maranto

Mia McFadden

Kenzie McKinnon

Tyson Mehrens

Edwin Merlo

Collin Meyer

Cade Mills

Hannah Milner

Kelsey Murphy

Wendy Najera

Samantha Neilson

Samantha Olmos

Isabel Openshaw

Ethan Partridge

Chloe Patterson

Emma Patterson

Isabel Perez

Hailey Pressnell

Anna Putnam

Brisamar Ramos Jimenez

Andrea Rodriguez

Trey Russell

Jasmine Safavieh

Amy Schultz

Isabel Schwartz

Samantha Seefeldt

Naavit Silva

Makena Spencer

Lauren Stewart

Morgan Thomas

Kathryn Thompson

Alexandra Van Dixhorn

Nicholas Wall

Ian Warner

Shae Waters

Grace White

Bryce Wilson

Natalie Zanzonico

Spencer Zibas

GOLD

Russ & Donna Wertz

Julie & David Hatoff

Karen Shrader

Jim & Kathleen Sigafoos

Ron & Margaret Redmond

Dr. John & Georgia Redmond

Ralph’s Grocery

Rob & Susan Sall

Ann Worthington

SILVER

Burns Investment Group Charitable

Fund/Bob & Sandra Burns

Burns Investment Group of Stifel/

Bob & Sandra Burns

Dr. Walt & Amy Baxter

Scott & Monica Giacobello

Laurie & Dan Mason

California Coastal Dermatology/

Dr. Amy Litchfield

Garry & Julie Green

Farmers and Merchants Bank

Jon & Christa Parry

Paul & Laura Kaufman

Tracy & Marc Weintraub

Shadetree Automotive/

Paul & Marie Huffman

Lisa Newell Insurance Agency

Paul & Jennifer Anthony

Hege Grand Sarpa & Tom Sarpa

David & Natalia Martin

James Keany MD

Dan & Maureen Weidner

Mike & Margaret Campbell

Jeremy & Jessica Conrad

M. Dana & Diemmy Wandrocke

Dennis & Maria Roy

Kitty Schmitt

Greg & Maura Unruh

Linda Verraster & John Alchema

Tracy & Nick Karahalios

Elly Harris

Randy & Peggy Griffin

Chadd & Terri Hunting

Deanna & Mike Pearce

Patrick Harris

Alyssa Whitaker

On behalf of The San Clemente Educational Foundation’s (SCEF) Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that we have just completed the most successful fundraising year in our twenty-year history. Thanks to our generous community, we raised in excess of $215,000 in support of academics at San Clemente High School. Please join me in thanking the following, whose financial support made our great year possible.

Barry & Sandra Silverman

Inchel & Michelle Yeam

Larry & Linh Ding

Mark & Kim Clemens

Michael & Sarah Gould

Stephenson and Company/

Brad & Theresa Stephenson

Tina & Jim Burror

Zumasys - HappYness is a Choice

David & Audra Giddings

Kevin & Stephanie Colson

BRONZE

Bob & Helen Thole

Mark & Stephanie Miller

Chuck & Julie Ranson

Jim & Julie Weidner

Shani Cochran

Bemus Landscape, Inc.

Kevin & Shelly Gaston

Lisa Alizadeh & Tito Benito

Eileen Kawas

Mark & Janet Merryfield

Mains Law Office, Julie Mains ESQ

Gary & Michele Silverman

Patricia & James Holloway

Kevin & Candice Middleton

Brooks Farquhar

Cecily & Gordon Kipe

DeNault’s True Value Hardware/

Tom & Julie DeNault

Donnelly Family

Dwight & Valerie Hirsh

Laura & Tom Miller

Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital

Preston & Frances Wilson

RGA Office of Architectural Design

Robert & Renee Ripley

Ryan & Jennifer Keenan

STE Wine Estates/Kyle Twitchell

PARTNERS

Brad & Julie Holt

Carter & Cragan Mudge

Danny & Anna Mendez

Kati & Tom Bennett

Kim & Stuart Anderson

Mike & Donna Dollar

Pacific Coast Landscape Maintenance/

Mark & Melanie Garritson

Valerie & Alan Muese

John & Gayle Kookootsedes

Scott & Michelle Mahl

Margi Westling

Jeff & Beth Signer

Kathy & Chris Connolly

Mary Holt

McKenzie Kipe

Allison Shick

Don & Lisa Russell

Jim Najera

Kathleen Styles & Joe Wharton

Pat & Kathy Wilsey

Rod Cummings

Wendy Washington & Brad Hoiseth

Amy & David Hanacek

Bill & Justina Blackwill

Bo & Monica Burick

Daniel & Aarin Flynn

David & Melissa Hill

Denise Laurent

John & Joyce Kelley

Laurie Melby

Michael & Ann Harley

Patrick& Maria Stoll

Suzanne Waggoner

Tanya & Steve Hathaway

Trudy & Derrick Podobas

Tuan & Daisy Quach

Christine Harrington

Ellie & John Hammagren

Ann & Frederick Deutsch

April Egbert

Artifex Brewing Company/Tom Cordatto

Carla & Mark McGuire

Catherine Nolan

Christopher & Lara Carlin

Dave & Becky Proodian

James & Kellie Bieber

John & Heidi Ziomek

John & Susan Anderson

Lisa & Ken Kerr

Mikaya & Company

Patrick O’Rourke

Wayne Baker

San Clemente High PTSA

Quinn Hatoff

Betty Zoe

David & Kristi McCleary

Elizabeth Morrison

Jan Bergerson

Judy Morton

Kelly Berke

Stan & Sheri Schrofer

Susie & Brent Lantz

Adrienne Hedger

Ann & Ariel Perez

Anthony & Railene Tonokaboni

Autumn McAlpin

Bill & Rebecca Kinney

Bill & Rhonda McGowan

Boeing Cybergrants

Charles & Kuei Yu

Chris & Robbin Carter

Claudio & Nancy Haug

Connie Mulford

Craig & Elizabeth Puckett

Dallas & Joe Bellantonio

David & Maria LeCause

Dennis & Jennifer Vaccaro

Diane & Dick Zembal

Don & Christina Fann

Doug & Nka Trang Bregman

Dr. Geffrey & Shelia Graham

Dr. Laurence & Katy Smiser

Ed & Christina Molina

Eric & Patricia Kowalski

Geofrey & Amy Gutowski

George & Julie Knights

Gina Sisca Hazlett & Mike Hazlett

Greg Young

James Meyerhoffer & Stephanie Dougherty

Joe & Kelly Faris

Jose & Sabrina Salazar

Keith & Jennifer Cannon

Kent & Gina LaLonde

Kevin & Julie Rooker

Kevin & Maria Pezzola

L.E. & Suzanne Skov

Larry & Marie Scott

Lourdes Jones

M. Kelly & Julie Doyle

Martene Africa

Mathew & Tina Lee Geyer

McKernan/Glynn Family Trust

Melvin & Helena Hamro

Mike & Sue Burke

Nadar & Nilou Nemati

Noelle Brock

Paul & Renee Bay

Paul Jansen

Pedrag & Kathy Mitrevski

Rick & Deonna Brail

Robert & Delphi Sech

Ron & Cindy Vangell

Ryan & Penny Mateer

Sam & Laurie Masotto

Shangbin & Ling Xu Guo

Stephen & Alison Schultz

Suzi Cook

Ted & Maria Schwartz

Terrance & Eileen Da Cunha

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

Charitable fundraising can be challenging, especially in an all-volunteer organization with no paid staff such as ours. I would therefore like to also offer my personal thanks to the SCEF Board of Directors and to our many community volunteers, for their efforts this year in support of SCHS students. I can say in all sincerity that managing SCEF is easy and enjoyable thanks both to our hard-working volunteers and generous community.

Sincerely,

Jim Sigafoos

President, San Clemente Educational Foundation

The Economos Family

Thomas & Marisa Eads

Thomas & Yvette Sestak

Todd & Jennifer McAteer

Todd & Pamela Stark

Vicky Harlow

Wendy & Robert Yoder

William & Krist Mills

William & Laura Goldbach

SUPPORTERS

John & Monika Smetona

Arthur & Donna Carter

Brad & Christy Sherrell

Brian & Cambrey Batson

Brian & Christine Audet

Chad & Sylvia Booth

Chris & Angela Moran

Christopher & Pamela Evans

Christopher & Victoria Whalen

Craig & Kristine Cooper

David & Kathryn Sherreit

Dean & Kristin Zibas

Edwin & Christine Gibson

Eric & Jennifer Wilford

Fernando & Elizabeth Navarro

Frank & Julieta Hettman

Fred & Patricia Bouman

George & Johanna Brody

Gerry & Kathleen Strickland

Gina & Justin Petrikas

James & Gretchen Radzwell

James & Libby Hawkes

Jann & Daniel Hinkle

Jeffery & Amy Abbott

Jimmy James & Carrie Balloue

Jon & Kelly Small

Jose & Rosemarie Gadea

Justin Pope

Kathleen Leonard

Lain & Joelie Buchan

Lynn Hiner

Mark & Angelica Amico

Michael & Dagny Cassidy

Michelle Brislen

Mike & Kathy Conlon

Pedro & Gina Rosselle

Phillip & Stacy Knapp

Prescott & Wilma Cogswell

Randall & Bernadette Perlow

Robert & Elizabeth Rumph

Robert & Keiko Adel

Robert & Sandra Lloyd

Ryan & Michelle Neely

Sean & Kirsten Hagarty

Stacy Gerkin

Steve Sandstrom

Steven & Jennifer Purzycki

Surfin Chicken/Jose & Margarita

Martinez

Suzanne Snyder

Todd & Heather Gormick

Todd & Jill Gavin

Tom & Elena Benge

Tommy & Andrea Suttles

Tony & Karen Smetona

Vanessa Riegling

Vern M. West

John & Carol Winkler

Kari & Tor Hall

Regina Rossi

Barbara Craft

Cynthia Prizant

David & Kristine Trenary

Estrella Olmos

Flowers and Friends

James & Debbie Serpa

Jason & Amy Jolly

Jay & Shannon Ruby

Jay Akar

Kenneth & Delia Van Kampen

Kevin & Krista Bates

Kevin & Kristen Nelson

Kim Reichert

Liz Koos

Marlene Vlesides

Nina Mihalik

Richard & Ellen Lodyga

Richard & Sheila Armistead

Robert & Pamela Richardson

Robert Matthews

Rodney & Susan Finney

Roger & Mindy Rhoades

Thomas & Melissa Potwora

Barton & Laura McCorvey

Jeffery & Chrystal Farrow

Jennifer Presley

Kendall Family Trust

Lise Wahlin

Lori Swenson

Mandy Einhorn

Mark & Kelli Hudelson

Michael & Jennifer Clark

Paul & Karen Butt

Rod & Danielle Snyder

Jeff & Lori Fletcher

Karen Wall

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Tuesday | 19

NEEDLEWORK CIRCLE

12:30-2:30 p.m. Join the Needlework Circle on Tuesdays as they knit and crochet for a community service project. San Clemente Library, 242 Avenida Del Mar. 949.492.3493. www.ocpl.org.

Wednesday | 20

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KNUCKLEHEADS

9 p.m.-1 a.m. All levels of musicians are welcome to perform at this weekly open

mic. Bring your instruments, or voice, and show off your talent. 1717 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.492.2410. www. knuckleheadsmusic.com.

UPCOMING: THURSDAY 21

SUMMER BEACH CONCERT: FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK

6-8 p.m. The San Clemente Summer Concert Series kicks off with the band Flashback Heart Attack. The concerts are free throughout the series. San Clemente Pier, 622 Avenida Del Mar. 949.361.8200. www.san-clemente.org.

At the Movies: ‘Ocean’s 8’ is for Those Who Just Want Fun

BY MEGAN BIANCO, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Ihate the term “mindless fun.” I think it’s an insult to audiences’ intelligence and a cheap phrase for studios to use to market mediocre blockbusters. Movies like A Quiet Place and Hereditary don’t doubt how smart their viewers are and have done well critically and financially. On the week Hereditary opened, Warner Bros. released their mildly anticipated, gender-swapped sequel, Ocean’s 8 In an era with forgettable, phoned-in, “mindless” remakes, was anyone really checking for another Ocean’s flick?

Debra Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is released from a five-year prison stint for theft and fraud with an elaborate plan to steal the most expensive necklace in the world. Her scheme involves old friend and fellow criminal Lou (Cate Blanchett), has-been fashion designer Rose Weil (Helena Bonham Carter), profiteer Tammy (Sarah Paulson),

jewelry maker Amita (Mindy Kaling), pick-pocket Constance (Awkwafina) and a hacker who goes by “EightBall” (Rihanna). They’re conspiring to snatch the necklace at The Met Gala while starlet Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway) is wearing it.

Ocean’s 8 is directed by Gary Ross, who’s had an interesting career starting with Big (1988) and Pleasantville (1998), to adapting The Hunger Games (2012). Now, I guess he’s directing a handful of Oscar-nominated actresses in a goofy heist comedy. Outside of Debra being Danny Ocean’s sister and a couple of cameos, there’s barely a connection to the previous films. The movie is legitimately mindless fun, although not in an entirely asinine way. I don’t think anyone involved with the production was planning on award nominations or the like. So, if you’re just looking for something to do with a date or friends, Ocean’s 8 could be for you. SC

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SC Rider Supply

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The Art of Service

War veteran, Camp Pendleton Marine returns to Paint San Clemente

BY EVAN GERDISCH, FOR THE SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Each person is composed of many identities, some distinct and some overlapping, but all shaped by perspective and experience. The same hands that fire a weapon during combat may also create art or nurture a child.

The hands of Ryan Jensen, former sniper in the Marine Corps and current artist and father of two, know all three. I set out to learn about his experiences as an artist and as a Marine, but when I contacted him for an interview, I was first introduced to Ryan the father.

About a minute into our phone interview, which began while Ryan drove his kids home, Ryan paused, listening to another voice.

“My son is yelling at me from the back seat (of the car),” Jensen said. After a short but unsuccessful negotiation, he said, “Sorry, I’m going to have to call you back—my son is just going crazy.”

No problem. I was not on a tight schedule, and I appreciated that Ryan the Marine and Ryan the artist must temporarily take a back seat to Ryan the parent. He called me back, and I set out to understand facets of Ryan’s personality.

Growing up in San Jose, Ryan was surrounded by art. His father, Dave Jensen, was an illustrator and his mother, Molly, a graphic designer. From the time he could hold a pencil, he was drawing.

“I drew a lot growing up,” Jensen said. “I always had a sketch book with me, and I always liked drawing fast.”

When I asked him what his father taught him about art, Ryan paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts.

“He taught me how to look and observe. Painting is one thing—being able to see and observe something and translate it into art is another,” he said.

Certainly, Jensen’s observational skills

served him well in the Marine Corps in which he served two tours in Afghanistan and one in Iraq as a sniper, pursuing photography whenever time permitted.

A sketch artist, a photographer and a Marine—all these identities are consolidated in Jensen’s art. His impressionistic style conveys the urgency of a sketch artist; his eye for composition evidences his experience as a photographer; and his scenes and subjects, sometimes based on his own war-time photographs, reveal a Marine.

Ryan’s relationship with painting is inextricably linked to his service in the Marines, as he first started painting while stationed at Camp Pendleton. Inspired by the spare beauty of the coastal-desert environment that encompasses Pendleton, Ryan developed an immediate passion for painting en plein air.

In 2013, he joined the San Clemente Art Association’s Military Artist Program (MAP), painting whenever his schedule would permit. That same year, he participated in Paint San Clemente, a week-long plein air festival. Although he did not win any awards for his entry of the cluttered, colorful lot of abandoned appliances behind Nic’s Vacuums & Small Appliances, he did make his first sale—to the owner of Nic’s Vacuums. His offbeat entry also characterizes his penchant for finding beauty in the everyday.

“When I see it, I’ll know,” Jensen said, describing his choice of subjects. “Something just has to grab me—a good balance between warm and cool, good atmosphere, lighting.”

Jensen’s art is not only a culmination of his professional and personal experiences, it is also a way for him to process them. Like the more than 100,000 veterans,

Jensen fights an ongoing battle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“It can be hard to sleep,” Jensen said of life after three tours of combat duty. “You have issues from combat that are unresolved.”

For Jensen, art is much more than a career.

“When I’m in my right brain and creating art and connecting with nature, it helps so much,” he said. “It’s my therapy.”

Of course, there is no panacea for something as complex and personal as PTSD, but art can provide some measure of relief to those suffering from the invisible scars of war. When asked if he has any messages for those considering art as a hobby, therapy, or both, Jensen responded, “Paint like your life depends on it. Paint with authority, because it’s always interesting to see what comes from that.”

Although he now lives in Blue Lake, a small town about 10 minutes east of Humboldt State University, his painting career will come full circle this summer as he returns to South Orange County to participate in Paint San Clemente. From June 23-30, see Ryan, along with local and other visiting artists, paint the town as this week-long plein air event celebrates its 17th year.

Paint San Clemente is San Clemente Art Association’s annual fundraiser. Money raised will benefit MAP as well as other Art Association activities. For more information, visit www.paintsanclemente.com/ events/paint-san-clemente/.

Evan Gerdisch is an editor and freelance writer based out of San Diego, who specializes in education and financial literacy. He has been volunteering with the San Clemente Art Association’s publicity division since April 2018. SC

Shindigs and Sock Hops

San Clemente Rotary Club hosts 26th annual Big Band Swing Night

BY ERIC HEINZ, THE SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

A blast from the past went off June 9 at the San Clemente Community Center, as hundreds of people donned their finest wear from the 40s and danced to swing music. The event was hosted by the San Clemente Rotary club for the 26th year in a row. Live music was performed by the Swing Cats.

GUEST OPINION: On Life and Love after 50 by Tom

Blake

‘Book Club’ Date Night I

don’t often go to the movies. My partner Greta loves movies, and usually goes with friends or alone. I surprised her—and myself—by suggesting we go on Saturday over the Memorial Day weekend to the movie, Book Club, at Cinepolis in Ocean Village Ranch. It was a date night for us.

The TV ads for Book Club suggested that the movie dealt with topics that I often write about: The need for seniors to have social interaction, to get out with friends, and to keep their minds active. The genre was romantic comedy, nothing too heavy, which appealed to me.

By Tom Blake

My target audience is women ages 60-80. The four primary characters were mid-60s women who had been in a book club together for years. The actresses who played those characters—Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen are in their 70s— and, Mary Steenburgen is 65. I knew Book Club would be primarily a “chick flick,” but thought it would be entertaining. Greta belongs to a book club that meets once a month. She enjoys socializing with her 11 book club women friends.

Most of the laughter in the movie audience, and there was plenty to laugh about, came from women. From the male perspective, I thought the movie was great. Very funny.

Keaton plays a widow of one year, who had been married 40 years.

Fonda plays a single woman who wants no strings attached to any man because years before, she had gotten hurt.

Bergen plays a divorcee who has been celibate since her marriage ended 18 years before.

Steenburgen plays a married woman, whose 35-year marriage is in a rut.

There is a scene where Keaton, who has a fear of flying, climbs over an airplane seat, in which the male passenger is asleep, which is hilarious.

Much of the movie’s book club discussion is based on the members reading the book, Fifty Shades of Grey, and the book’s two sequels. The books inspire the actresses to reexamine their lives.

There were approximately 20 songs in the movie’s soundtrack. I loved the nostalgia of Paul Simon singing, “Late in the Evening,” Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,’ “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” and Meatloaf’s

“I’d Do Anything For Love.”

Life messages for seniors I got from the movie:

• Don’t worry about what others think. Do what’s right for you

• Don’t let your children make decisions for you because they think they know better than you

• Give love a chance in later years

• If you’re too set in your ways, lighten and loosen up

• You are never too old to enjoy life. Go for it. Spice it up. Don’t worry about tomorrow

• Change your routines occasionally. Have fun. Venture out.

After the movie, as we walked next door to Hendrix restaurant, Greta took my arm and said, “What a great date night! I loved it.”

As we sat at the bar, enjoying a drink and snacks, I took out a sheet of paper and jotted down some notes about the movie. The bartender said, “I know you owned Tutor and Spunky’s Deli in Dana Point; I hope you aren’t writing a critique of our service.” I smiled and said, “Nope, I’m just making notes for my column about Book Club, the movie we just saw.”

A 60-ish woman, Cindy, and her husband, Jim, were sitting next to us. She heard my comment to the bartender and said, “Oh my gosh. We read your columns in the Dana Point Times.”

I said, “You’ll read about Book Club in an upcoming issue.”

I thought about our date night. I had changed my routine and it had paid off—my partner was happy, and we made new friends, with a bartender, and a couple, who live in the same neighborhood where Greta has had a home for 35 years.

Good things happen when you get out of the house.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point resident and a former Dana Point businessman who has authored several books on middle-aged dating. See his websites www. findingloveafter50.com; www.vicsta.com and www.travelafter55.com. To receive Tom’s weekly online newsletter, sign up at www.findingloveafter50.com. Email: tompblake@gmail.com. SC

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

This Ole Hanson home, located at 205 S. Calle Seville, was built in 1927 and purchased by Domenic and Juli Isola in 1993. “This photo came with the home and we cherish it by displaying it as it was left to us,” the family said. “Photo looks to be around the same time it was built. What a view from the tower room the home must have had back then!”

Every week, the San Clemente Times will showcase a historical photo from around the city. If you have a photo you would like to submit for consideration, send the photo, your name for credit as well as the date and location of the photo to editorial@sanclementetimes.com.

Pet of the Week: Patty

Sudoku

BY MYLES MELLOR

Last week’s solution:

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

This happy girl is Patty, a 1-yearold bundle of fun. An overgrown puppy, Patty has lots of energy and just loves to exercise. Once she’s ready for some down time, you’ll find Patty is very influenced by treats, motivated and takes instruction well. Patty would thrive in an active home where she can continue her training. If you would like to know more about Patty, call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with her at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente. SC

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STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES AND MORE

San Clemente High School Athletes of the Year

BY ZACH CAVANAGH, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

Chosen with input from the San Clemente athletic department and Picket Fence Media sports editor Zach Cavanagh, these are the San Clemente Times’ San Clemente High School boys and girls athletes of the year.

Chris Kane, Football/Basketball

Chris Kane used his 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame completely to his advantage on the gridiron and basketball court in his senior season with the Tritons.

In the fall, Kane was a key cog for the San Clemente football team.

As a tight end, Kane was second on the Tritons in pass receptions and receiving yards. He also posted an average of 16.9 yards per reception and three touchdowns.

Kane closed the season strong. On Oct. 27, Kane caught three passes for 86 yards including a 17-yard touchdown pass to open a league win over Trabuco Hills. On Nov. 10, Kane pulled in five receptions for 90 yards including a 35-yard touchdown pass for the first points of San Clemente’s CIF-SS firstround game at Rancho Cucamonga.

In the winter, Kane provided a post presence for the San Clemente basketball team.

Kane added to the size that made the Tritons successful and bodied up for rebounds. Kane wasn’t just a bruiser and was able to move the ball in the offense and knock down jump shots.

Kane signed on to play football at the Air Force Academy in the fall.

Shae Waters, Basketball

Shae Waters had an eye for the net for the San Clemente basketball team.

Waters was one of just two Tritons to average double-digit points with 10 per game. She was also second on the team in points scored (291), field goals (100), field goal attempts (288) and field goal percentage (35 percent).

The senior captain’s biggest strength was as an outside shooting ace for the Tritons.

Waters led the team with 43 three-pointers made this season, which is more than four times as many as her nearest teammate. She also attempted more than three times as many three-pointers as her nearest teammate (147) for a 29-percent clip.

Waters’ highlight game came against Fountain Valley on Dec. 11. She shot a perfect five-for-five on three-pointers for a season high in three-pointers made and in total points with 19. She also posted a double-double on Jan. 3 against Glendora with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Waters was also an accomplished club soccer player as a defender for Slammers FC.

Waters signed on to play soccer at the College of Idaho. SC

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SCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

Championship Week Is Here

NSSA Nationals, USA

Surfing Championship land on local beaches this week

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES

For America’s top amateur surfers, the next week in South Orange County could mean the world. With the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) and USA Surfing both holding their annual championships in the area, there’s plenty of reasons to fire it up for our local rising stars.

From June 16-18, the NSSA National Interscholastic Championships will take place at Salt Creek. This competition will feature the country’s top middle school, high school and college teams battle it out to determine who really is, in the words of the Beach Boys, true to their school. Shortly thereafter, the NSSA will head up to Huntington Beach for the National Championships for the open, explorer and airshow divisions. “We have competitors coming from 11 conferences across the nation, Barbados and Puerto Rico. The conferences are: Southwest, Gold Coast, Northwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast/ North, Southeast, Florida Gulf, Hawaii, Barbados and Puerto Rico,” said NSSA Director Janice Aragon. “Every year, the level of these young surfers is through the roof. This year’s class is no different. The performances and both the national

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GROM OF THE WEEK BODHI AGUILAR

interscholastic and nationals are sure to bring out some of the nation’s future pros. The nationals are famous for that. It’s the crystal ball of surfing.”

As far as local talent goes, there will be plenty of hometown heroes vying for the top spot on the podium.

“San Clemente’s Kade Matson is a very skilled, hardworking and seasoned young surfer. His surfing has tons of power. Although he has come close, he has never won a national title,” Aragon said. “He has earned many conference and regional titles throughout his competitive years and just claimed back-to-back West Coast Regionals Open Juniors titles a couple of weeks ago. I have no doubt Kade will kick it into overdrive to try and sweep double titles this year. He’ll be competing in both the open juniors and stepping up in age category to the premier open mens division. I would see him as a top contender in both divisions. And it always seems there are a red-hot crew of groms from San Clemente. Hayden Rodgers and Kade’s brother Dane just came off of winning performances at the West Coast Regionals a couple of weeks ago.”

But competing in the NSSA Nationals requires more than just a solid top turn and competent air game. An important aspect of the NSSA program is that it also requires the surfers to perform academically.

“The NSSA requires that all of its competitors are students carrying a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to compete,” Aragon said. “We also put out an annual list of surfer/ scholars who are members of the organization and achieve a 3.5 GPA or above. We present a special award annually at the National Championships to the NSSA Surfer/Scholar of the Year. For 2018, this honor goes to San Clemente resident Nolan Rodgers who earned a 4.45 GPA from Capistrano Connections Academy.”

Once the spray settles at Salt Creek and

the south side of the Huntington pier, it will be time to direct attention to Lower Trestles for the upcoming USA Surfing Championship. The contest will run from June 15-20 and will not only crown new national champions, but also give us a glimpse of the development of the U.S. national surf program as it starts to ramp up for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

On Wednesday, June 20 (finals day), there will be a special Expression Session featuring “Olympians vs. Olympic Hopefuls.”

Top pros such as Kolohe Andino, Griffin Colapinto, Courtney Conlogue and Caroline Marks will be on hand to showcase their talents. Gold medalist snowboarders Red Gerard, Kyle Mack and Lindsey Jacobellis will also be there, as will water polo gold medalist and surfer Kaleigh Gilchrist, along with Winter and Summer Paralympic gold medalist Alana Nichols.

“It’s been an amazing year, and we’re really proud of the progress all of the surfers and competitors have made. It takes a lot of work and dedication to compete at this level and that deserves a lot of respect and admiration,” USA Surfing President Greg Cruse said. “The Olympic movement is moving forward, and we’re really excited about everything that’s coming up. We’ve seen the impact that the Olympics has had on snowboarding for athletes like Red Gerard, and to elevate the sport of surfing in the same way, it’s just a really exciting time for the sport and we wouldn’t be here without the commitment of so many amazing young athletes.”

According to Surfline.com, it looks like there’s plenty of fun-sized southwest swell on tap for the next 10 days. The conditions for both the NSSA Nationals and the USA Surfing Championship should be ideal, so head down to the beach and support your favorite groms. After all, they are the future. SC

San Clemente’s Kai McPhillips has already had a successful spring season after winning the WSA West Coast Surfing Championship under 16 division in May. He’ll have a chance to pick up more hardware at the NSSA events in the next couple of weeks. Photo: Courtesy of Kurt Steinmetz/NSSA San Clemente Times

BY JAKE HOWARD, SAN CLEMENTE TIMES here’s no stoke like grom stoke. Case in point, 7-year-old Bodhi Aguilar.

T“Getting long waves with good turns inspires me because it makes me feel good and makes me want to go back the next day,” Bodhi said after being asked what fires him up about riding waves. “Surfing with my friends inspires me…and I always want to see a whale out in the water.”

The next-gen San Clemente ripper first got on the board at the ripe old age of 3 when his pop taught him to surf at San Onofre. These days you’ll probably find him shredding the inside wedges at Lowers.

“I look up to John John Florence because he does good airs and layback snaps,” Bodhi said. “I also look up to my dad because when he does turns, he drifts sometimes and it looks really cool. I really look up to Kelly Slater, Jordy Smith, Yadin Nicol—I’m going to ask Yadin if he will teach me to do airs—all of the San Clemente shredders, like Kolohe Andino, the Colapintos, all of the Gudauskas brothers. I also look up to my little sister, Sunshine, because she tries really hard and is always smiling and having fun when she surfs.”

Bodhi’s froth level is high, as is his appreciation for the ocean in which he rides.

“I wish people would not litter and keep the ocean and Earth clean, so we can keep surfing,” Bodhi said. SC

SURF FORECAST

Water Temperature: 66-68 degrees F

Water Visibility and Conditions: 5-8’ Fair

Thursday: Fading SSW southern hemi swell, lingering NW swell and traces of leftover tropical swell. Surf is running waist-head high (3-5’) in the morning, then down just slightly in the afternoon. Calm winds for the morning, turning to light onshore for the afternoon.

Outlook: Modest blend of SSW swell and NW windswell into the weekend with waist-chest high (3-4’) surf. SSW swell rebounds Sunday and early next week with shoulder high+ (4’+) sets at top breaks. Minor NW swell mixes in the background then. Lightest winds and most favorable conditions for the morning hours. Be sure to check the full premium forecast on Surfline for more details and the longer range outlook.