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Eighty-six students graduated from Berean Christian High School just a few short months ago. With the onset of an historic pandemic, the pride we feel in these students' accomplishments and in the way they conduct themselves as disciples of Christ was more difficult to express compared to other years. Nevertheless, we are honored that these students have gone out into the world to represent their faith and the values that BCHS has taught them.
With that in mind, we recognize the distinction that some of these students earned through excellence in academic achievement and outstanding character.
Principal's Award
The highest award bestowed on a student at Berean Christian High School is the Principal's Award. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has strengthened the spiritual atmosphere of Berean through (1) a sincere devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ, (2) outstanding leadership, (3) consistent character, (4) a desire to excel in every undertaking for God's glory, and (5) dedication to the welfare of fellow students. The 2020 Principal’s Award was presented to Joey Utomo.
National Merit Scholar Awards
Two Berean students were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. A Letter of Commendation signifies designation as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students have achieved a high Selection Index score which places them among the top 50,000 of over 1.5 million students who entered the 2020 National Merit Program by taking the 2018 PSAT. We are happy to recognize Hayden Alwan as a Commended Student.
Of the top 50,000 students with high Selection Index scores, a nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of US high school seniors, is selected from among the highest-scoring entrants in each state. After submission of a detailed scholarship application, Semifinalists are able to advance to Finalist level. We are pleased to recognize Joey Utomo as a National Merit Finalist.
Berean Christian High School Top Honors
Twenty-one students from the Class of 2020 have completed seven semesters of high school with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. These students are receiving medals to signify that they are graduating with top honors.
- Hayden Alwan - University of Washington
- Alexandra Dudziak - California Baptist University
- Slayden Fernandes - University of California, Berkeley
- David Enzo Florendo - Azusa Pacific University
- Mitchel Hansen - Grand Canyon University
- Tiara Hardisty- Biola University
- Connor Howard - Southern Methodist University
- Juna Hwang - University of the Pacific
- Elinor Jensen - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Sophia Maestri - California Baptist University
- Ryan McCormick - University of California, Davis
- Casey Rittenhouse - University of Washington
- Rachel Robbins - Gap Year
- Isabella Rotzin - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- William Sauter - Northeastern University
- Tyler Seeley - Diablo Valley College
- Jessica Sipes - Gap Year
- Anne Sowers - California Baptist University
- Caitlyn Werner - California Baptist University
Class of 2020 Valedictorian
Joey Utomo
Joey has demonstrated excellent character during his time at BCHS. According to his teachers and guidance counselor, Joey has dreams of earning a medical doctorate as a means of helping people. He plans to attend Yale University this fall. His goal is to study neuroscience.
Class of 2020 Salutatorian
Jack Towson
Jack worked very hard on multiple college admissions and scholarship applications during his senior year. His teachers and classmates hold him in the highest regard. He is creative, driven, and motivated to make an impact for God in this world.
President's Award for Educational Excellence
The purpose of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence is to recognize academic success in the classroom. This award is given to graduating seniors who have met the following criteria:
- Achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 based upon all four years of high school
- Scored in the 85th percentile or higher on recent SAT or ACT
The following students are receiving the 2020 President’s Award for Educational Excellence:
- Hayden Alwan
- Kyle Antonson
- Patrick Chellakan
- Paul Chillemi
- Slayden Fernandes
- Enzo Florendo
- Mitchel Hansen
- Connor Howard
- Juna Hwang
- Ellie Jensen
- Grace Maloney
- Kendall Matrisian
- Ryan McCormick
- Devin Peterson
- Casey Rittenhouse
- Rachel Robbins
- Bella Rotzin
- William Sauter
- Jessica Sipes
- Anne Sowers
- Jack Towson
- Joey Utomo
- Caitlyn Werner
AP Scholar Awards
Forty-two students from Berean were named AP Scholars in 2019. We are proud to recognize 16 students from the class of 2020 for their achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams.
The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. We were pleased to present this award to the following students:
- Alexandra Dudziak
- Erik Greisen
- Connor Howard
- Grace Maloney
- Kendall Matrisian
- Jessica Sipes
The AP Scholar with Honor Award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
We were very pleased to present this award to the following students:
- Patrick Chellakan
- David Enzo Florendo
- Elinor Jensen
- Owen Peterson
- William Sauter
- Jack Towson
The AP Scholar with Distinction Award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. It is with great pleasure that we presented this award to the following students:
- Slayden Fernandes
- Ryan McCormick
- Casey Rittenhouse
- Joey Utomo
California Scholarship Federation
The California Scholarship Federation is a member-based organization that recognizes academic achievement. To be eligible for membership, a student must apply each semester with qualifying grades from the previous semester. A student who applies and qualifies for four semesters during the sophomore through senior years, at least one of which must be in the senior year, allows the student to become a lifetime member of CSF. Lifetime members of CSF will receive the federation lifetime certificate and the CSF gold cords to wear at baccalaureate and graduation. We were pleased to recognize the following lifetime members of the California Scholarship Federation:
- Abigail Allen
- Paul Chillemi
- Paige Conforto
- Airiana Dargan
- Alexandra Dudziak
- Erik Greisen
- Lauren House
- Connor Howard
- Ryan McCormick
- Ava Miller
- Tiffany Monteiro
- Devin Peterson
- Owen Peterson
- Casey Rittenhouse
- Rachel Robbins
- William Sauter
- Megan Sharp
- Nicholas Whaley
- Brandon Wong-Delizo
The following students qualified for every semester of eligibility and received recognition for lifetime membership with highest honor:
- Hayden Alwan
- Kyle Antonson
- Brynna Bond
- Michael Eriksen
- Slayden Fernandes
- David Enzo Florendo
- Lily Greenfield
- Mitchel Hansen
- Tiara Hardisty
- Juna Hwang
- Elinor Jensen
- Sophia Maestri
- Grace Maloney
- Joy McGuire
- Bailey Moutier
- Isabella Rotzin
- Tyler Seeley
- Jessica Sipes
- Anne Sowers
- Jack Towson
- Joey Utomo
- Caitlyn Werner