Sponsored by Union Bank February 23, 2013 I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity. As I humbly stood waiting for my name to be called [at the Scholarship Awards ceremony], I walked proud and full of emotion as I heard my name through the loud speakers. After I was photographed, I sat down and then opened up the brochure in order to see my name once more, and that is when it hit me; I was overcome with an immense feeling of appreciation as I thought to myself about what a prestigious recognition I just received. The feeling of accomplishment that I felt at that moment will remain with me forever.

It is people like you who give me the strength and motivation to keep my dream alive of earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I am inspired like never before. Your thoughtful donation helps me as I continue my plight to better myself and those around me. Helping this world to become a better place is my ultimate goal in life, and you have lit a fire beneath me! I extend my heart out to you to say ‘thank you’ for helping me in my time of need.

--Cypress College Scholarship Recipient

Minds. Motivated. You inspire the future.

You believe in the transformational power of a classroom. You light the way for a new generation of students. Your commitment creates the leaders of tomorrow. For your dedication to education, we salute you.

Union Bank is proud to support Cypress College and sponsor the Americana Awards.

Cypress Branch – 4125 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 Miriam Melville, Branch , 714-826-0577

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©2013 Union Bank, N.A. Thank you from a Cypress College Scholarship Recipient

September 18, 2012

Dear Cypress College Scholarship Committee,

I am honored to be one of the recipients of a scholarship. I would like to thank you for the generous award. I know it will be a tremendous help in my continued academic success at Cypress College.

I am currently majoring in psychology and am going into education. After I receive my degree, I plan to work at an elementary school and focus on encouraging youth to pursue higher education. I did not have this encouragement myself. Still, I know its importance and plan to motivate youth to dream big.

I assure you that now, with this help, I will be able to focus on my studies. It has taken so much weight off of my shoulders. I can come to school with confidence knowing that I have my bills taken care of.

It can sometimes be difficult to balance my academic life with my personal life. However, I continue because I think about individuals like you who walked the same path and became successful.

Thank you again for your generosity,

L.J. Cypress College Scholarship Recipient

Americana 2013 1 Welcome

to the

2 Americana 2013 Cypress College and the Cypress College Foundation

Gratefully Acknowledge

Title Sponsor Union Bank

Patriots Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks

Founders Care Ambulance Service CR&R Hilgenfeld Mortuary Kaiser Permanente Knott’s Berry Farm North Orange County Community College District Silver Horse Winery Southern Edison Yamaha Motor Corp, USA

Benefactors AT&T, Bank of America, Buena Park Noon Lions, City of La Palma, City of Stanton, Cypress College Associated Students, William Dalton Family, Golden State Water, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Theresa Murphy Family, Payden & Rygel, Irv Pickler Family, Precious Life Shelter, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Southern CA Gas Company, Warland Investments Company

Star Sponsors Bill Ayres, Kathryn Barr, Terry and Barbara Barton, Tom and Barbara Blackman, Paul and Carol Bostwick, Walt and Ethel Bowman, Dr. Sonia Cartagena, Steve and Elise Donley, Jim and Lou Ann Dunn, Barbara Dunsheath and Jim Finn, Dale Eichman, Chuck and Sharon Feenstra, Bill and Martha Garcia, Jackie Gomez-Whiteley, Andrea and Richard Hannon, Ulla and Larry Herman, Cliff and Becky Ishii, Mike and Jana Kasler, Harry and Erline Krebs, Margie Lewis (2), Richard and Joan Lutz, George Mast, Terry and Sandie McCarthy, Allen and Lauri McLean, Leroy and Mary Ann Mills, Memory Garden Memorial Park, Jim and Theresa Murphy, Scott and Cathy Newton, Brian and Radhi O’Neal, Orco Block, Stan and Theresa Pawlowski, Dennis and Christiann Salts, Donald and Mary Shoemaker, Bob and Denise Simpson, Jay and Lydia Sondhi, Toyota Motor Sales, Ruth and Tom Walp, Johanna Zinter

Americana 2013 3 Cypress College Americana Awards Sponsored by Union Bank

February 23, 2013

National Anthem ...... Tonia Stephens Student, Cypress College

Invocation ...... Darin Drabing Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries

Dinner & Auction

Message from Student ...... Jennifer Caspellan

Greetings from the Chair ...... Jenelle Godges 2013 Americana Chair

Greetings from Cypress College ...... Dr. Robert Simpson President, Cypress College

Message from Title Sponsor ...... Robin Preciado-Narike Union Bank

Presentation of Citizens of the Year ...... Phil Hulett KFWB News

Presentation of Distinguished Business Partner ...... Phil Hulett

Acceptance...... Sylvia Everroad and Albert Hermogeno Kaiser Permanente

Presentation of Man of the Year ...... Phil Hulett

Acceptance......

4 Americana 2013 From the Foundation President . . .

Dear Americana Guests:

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Cypress College Foundation, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2013 Americana Awards. Cypress College and the Cypress College Foundation are proud to serve as hosts for this special evening.

This year’s honorees are extraordinary examples of the best our community has to offer. They share in common a heart for others and an unselfish commitment to building a Sandra K. McCarthy better future. We are proud to recognize, honor and thank these remarkable men and women.

The Cypress College Foundation helps place the American Dream within reach of countless students, giving them the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families. Your attendance tonight plays an essential role in making this life-changing work possible.

Thank you for your generous participation. It is a pleasure to count you among the best of our good friends.

Sandra K. McCarthy President Cypress College Foundation

From the Cypress College President . . .

Dear Friends:

As we mark the 38th annual Americana Awards, I am privileged to welcome you on behalf of the entire faculty and staff of Cypress College.

Cypress College is your community college, and Americana is the College’s signature event. Its purpose is to honor and celebrate community members and businesses that contribute day-in and day-out to improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods, cities and county. Dr. Robert Simpson In addition, the event raises funds to support our students. In the past year alone, the Foundation has supported scholarships, student emergency assistance, book loans, mini-grants for faculty and staff, our Veterans Center and numerous other projects.

My very special thanks to Union Bank for its Title Sponsorship, which is indicative of a deep and long-standing commitment to education at all levels.

Thank you again for your support of Cypress College – your community college.

Robert Simpson President Cypress College

Americana 2013 5 Menu

First Course Forest Mushroom Bisque Parmesan Crisp

Second Course Petite Mache & Young Frisee Caramelized Sun Dried Cherries, Toasted Pecans Sugared Port Wine Paint Meyer Lemon Mist

Third Course Grilled Rib Eye Steak & Herb Crusted Mahi-Mahi Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake Haricot Vert and Summer Squash Bordelaise Sauce, Classic Buerre Blanc

Fourth Course Duo Dessert – Milk Chocolate, Soft Caramel Banana Cake and Fromage Blanc Cheesecake Flight with Strawberry Jelly

6 Americana 2013 Distinguished Business Partner

Thrive. Kaiser Permanente has long exemplified the notion of living a healthy and whole life. Its story began at the height of the Great Depression with a single inventive young surgeon and a 12-bed hospital in the middle of the Mojave Desert. When Sidney Garfield, MD, looked at the thousands of men involved in building the Aqueduct, he borrowed money to build Contractors General Hospital and began treating sick and injured workers.

In no time, the hospital’s expenses were far exceeding its income. Enter Harold Hatch, an engineer-turned-insurance agent. Hatch suggested that the insurance companies pay Dr. Garfield a fixed amount per day, per covered worker, up front. For five cents per day, workers were provided this new form of health coverage. For an additional five cents per day, workers could also receive coverage for non-job related medical problems. Thousands of workers enrolled.

In the 1940s, America’s entry into World War II brought tens of thousands of workers pouring into the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California. Henry J. Kaiser faced a challenge: providing health care for these 30,000 workers. Kaiser was convinced that Dr. Garfield could solve his problem. Garfield and his health care delivery system came to the San Francisco Bay Area and formed the association with Kaiser. In 1952, the organization known today as Kaiser Permanente was born.

Cypress College is proud to honor Kaiser Permanente as the 2013 Distinguished Business Partner. A long-time College partner, Kaiser Permanent’s commitment to higher education is unsurpassed, and none have benefited more than the students at Cypress College. Kaiser’s financial support of the College is remarkable.

Since 2007, over $100,000 has been donated to the College for student scholarships. Another $100,000 worth of radiologic technology equipment was donated by Kaiser in 2011. But this is only part of the story. In the last 25-plus years hundreds of Cypress students from a wide variety of disciplines (including Nursing, Health Information Technology, Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography) have fulfilled clinical practice requirements at Kaiser Permanente facilities.

In addition, Kaiser employees teach as adjunct faculty members, and serve on several Health Science Advisory Committees. Hospital employees also attend courses offered by the college—with Kaiser covering the cost of tuition.

Most of the coders working for Kaiser in Orange County graduated from Cypress College—including the program’s director. Some of Kaiser’s best Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography employees are Cypress College alumni.

Cypress College thanks Kaiser Permanente for providing students with an invaluable opportunity: the opportunity to thrive.

Americana 2013 7 Man of the Year

While he spent the past 18 years of his life as one of ’s shining stars, Trevor Hoffman still glows when he talks of his days playing for Cypress College.

Then an infielder and hitter, he smiled broadly when telling of the time when Coach Scott Pickler allowed him to try something he’d always wanted to do – take the mound. “He allowed me to throw once,” he said. While he says that initial attempt was not exactly successful, Trevor later developed into one of baseball’s outstanding .

Trevor has other fond memories of his two years at Cypress College, especially that he and Coach Pickler “were a natural fit.” Growing up in Anaheim, Trevor said the Trevor Hoffman Hoffman and Pickler families knew each other. Trevor’s older brothers Greg and Glenn, a baseball player with the Red Sox, went to with both Scott and Brad Pickler. “It was a natural step to go to Cypress since “Pick” was there. “Having known the Pickler family, the respect factor was built before even going on campus,” he said.

“It is a beautiful campus – it was comfortable, the faculty was inviting and was engaged in higher learning, and it was close to home. I was fortunate to be on a campus where I felt safe and was able to spread my wings. The staff allowed me to flourish – to learn to be in charge of my own destiny. Coach was committed to the team; it was fun, a great environment to be in. I enjoyed the program and grew mentally over those two years,” he said.

Trevor was offered a full scholarship to attend the University of Arizona. However, since he only had one kidney, the university was understandably concerned about the liability. “I told them the one kidney I have is on my right side. That’s not the side that faces the when I hit, so it was O.K. They bought it,” he said.

When he was only six weeks old, surgeons removed his damaged kidney because of an arterial blockage had formed there. Although his family was sports-oriented, they did not allow him to play football or to wrestle, but he did play baseball. At seven, he knew he wanted to be a ballplayer to follow in his older brothers’ footsteps. While Scott had also been concerned, he knew Trevor had baseball in his blood. “Coach Pickler went to bat for me.” The , who wore number 8 on his Cypress College jersey, was finally at the University of Arizona. A standout with the Wildcats, he was drafted in the 11th round by the . The worry about his one kidney was definitely over.

After a season and a half with the Reds, Trevor got another chance on the mound. This time it was a success and he was converted into a pitcher, throwing up to 95 miles per hour. He was acquired by the Florida Marlins in the 1992 expansion draft and he pitched there until he was traded to the mid-season in 1993.

Trevor recorded 20 saves in 1994 in his first season as a Padres closer, and in the following years he collected at least 30 saves each year for the next 14 years, except in 2003 when he missed most of the year recovering from shoulder surgery. Trevor pitched two years with the Brewers before retiring in 2011.

During his MLB career, Trevor was selected for the All-Star team seven times and twice he was the runner-up for the National League . He retired with Major League Baseball records of fifteen 20-save seasons, fourteen 30-save seasons and nine 40-save seasons. He also retired with the highest career strikeout rate of any reliever. In addition, he was the major leagues’ first player to reach the 500 and 600-save milestones and was the all-time saves leader from 2006 to 2011.

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Born in Bellflower and now a resident of Rancho Santa Fe, Trevor has been heavily involved in the local community since joining the Padres in 1993. Due to his own history of kidney problems, he has worked extensively with the National Kidney Foundation as well as with the Rady Children’s Hospital, where he has visited the children for decades and helped raise funds to improve the facility.

Trevor also donates his time and resources to the Padres Scholars program, the San Diego Family Justice Center and numerous military outreach programs. He is especially involved in raising funds to provide scholarships to local kids through the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.

While he works hard to help others, he puts his family first. Trevor and his wife, Tracy, enjoy the outdoors and playing baseball, basketball, beach volleyball as well as surfing with their three sons: Brody, 16, Quinn, 14, and Wyatt, 12.

“Trevor is truly a special person on and off the field, and will definitely be a Hall of Famer in baseball and truly is Hall of Fame caliber as a person. If you talk to any of his teammates, they have glowing reviews of him as a man,” said his friend and coach, Scott Pickler.

His efforts in the community as well as for baseball have brought him several honors. Trevor was the recipient of the Padres Chairman’s Award in 1999, given to the player who best exemplifies the community spirit of the club chairman, John Moores and his family. On six different occasions, he was named the local recipient of the . This award is given annually to a player who demonstrates the values displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others. Each club nominates a player in September. The winner is selected from 30 nominees during the World Series.

He was honored in 2006 with the Teammates for Kids Award as well as with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, established by Lou Gehrig’s college fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, at Columbia University. The award is presented annually to the Major League baseball player who both on and off the field best exemplifies the character of Lou Gehrig.

In 2008, he received the Branch Rickey Award for humanitarian efforts. Created by the Rotary Club of Denver, the award is a nationally prestigious and coveted honor that recognizes professionals in Major League Baseball for exceptional community service. The award was named in honor of Branch Rickey, known as “Mr. Baseball,” who was voted “Most Influential Person in Sports in the 20th Century” by ESPN’s SportsCentury panel. Perhaps foremost among his accomplishments, Rickey was credited with breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. As president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945, he signed the first black player, Jackie Robinson. However, Rickey was also dedicated to community service, encouraging the expansion of the “Knothole Gang” program to offer underprivileged kids who could not afford a ticket a chance to attend Major League Baseball games.

In 2005, Trevor earned the Hutch Award. Created in 1965 in honor of the late Reds pitcher , it is given to the Major League ballplayer that best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Hutchinson. “Hutch” found out he had cancer, told no one and continued playing almost to the end.

Trevor announced his retirement from the playing field in January 2011 and has become special assistant to the club’s president and chief executive officer. At ceremonies on August 21, 2011, the Padres retired Trevor’s number 51 jersey at Petco Park in a pre-game ceremony. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders declared it “Trevor Hoffman Day.” Among the notables attending was his Cypress College coach Scott Pickler. “I have never seen a retirement celebration for a baseball player that was done any better, and I think the Padres wanted to make this event very special, for a very special man,” said Scott.

Americana 2013 9 City of Anaheim

Born and raised in Anaheim, Becky Areias was a teenager when she joined the family business – the fourth generation to do so.

Founded by her great-grandparents, The Rev. Samuel and Mrs. Lydia Hilgenfeld, the mortuary has served Anaheim and the surrounding communities for the past 85 years. For 32 of those years, Becky has worked for her family. She now oversees the daily operations at the mortuary.

Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, Melvin Hilgenfeld, she not only runs the family business but she gives back to her community through her own check- book as well as through the Hilgenfeld Mortuary Family Foundation, established to support the community by giving back through grants, scholarships and financial Becky A. Areias contributions, especially to Cypress College. The mortuary and college have had a strong relationship since Melvin, the former educator/owner of the Los Angeles College of Mortuary Science, moved the school to the Cypress campus.

Becky’s integrity and compassion lead her to assist families during crucial times in their lives. She has become an integral part of the community, creating positive memories for the families the mortuary serves. Her interest in supporting the bereaved has led her to establish a program conducted at the mortuary, allowing grief-stricken families to express their feelings and speak about their loved ones in a safe and nurturing environment.

In addition to her work at the mortuary, Becky is active in Friends Christian Church, volunteering her time in the day care center once a month. In the 1980s, Becky and her mother, Margie Hilgenfeld Field, began a bereavement support group at Anaheim United Methodist Church. She also works alongside the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire Department with “Every 15 Minutes,” a program designed to educate students on the dangers of driving under the influence and the consequences that may occur as a result. The presentation includes a simulated traffic accident followed by a memorial service with an actual casket on display. Students at local high schools, including Katella, Magnolia, Loara, Canyon, Savanna, Western, Villa Park and Anaheim attend the sessions.

Becky is also involved in numerous community organizations, serving terms as secretary and treasuer for both Altrusa and Ebell. For the past three years, she had been a board member for the Anaheim Family YMCA, and assists on the Good Friday Breakfast Committee. She serves on the Anaheim Police Officers’ Honorary Association, and for the past dozen years she has been active with Anaheim Beautiful, serving as secretary, treasurer and on the “Green Ribbon” committee, a program geared to stop graffiti in the city. She also works on the annual Anaheim Beautiful gala.

She is a member of the Cypress College Mortuary Science Advisory Board, and for 25 years has been an active board member for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division, which honored her in 2009 with the prestigious Annie Accolade Award for her ongoing community service. “I love helping wherever I am needed. I love being around people and it gives me great joy to help my community,” she said.

Numerous organizations are also beneficiaries of Becky’s financial generosity, including the Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim, Anaheim Arts Council, Foundation, Anaheim Family Justice Center, Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and the Orange County Catholic Churches.

After graduating from , Becky entered Chapman College (now University), graduating four years later with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a degree crucial to her work at the family business. She, and her husband, Jim, also an Anaheim native, continue to live in the city with their two children: Brittney and Jacob.

10 Americana 2013 City of Buena Park

Whether he’s out riding on his motorcycle for enjoyment or charity, on his dirt bike in the desert, or playing with the grandkids, Dale Eichman doesn’t leave his community responsibilities far behind.

An avid Harley Davidson rider, Dale participates in several annual charity rides to help the less fortunate in Southern California. Most recently, he participated in a ride to collect gifts for Toys for Tots, and on 9/11 he was involved in an outing to benefit families of fallen firefighters and police officers.

Not only does he enjoy riding his Harley, Dale also enjoys camping, boating and traveling with his family and friends. While he loves to travel, when he’s in town Dale spends numerous hours volunteering. “I enjoy giving back to the community Dale Eichman that has been so good to me by providing service to those in need,” he says. “I especially enjoy helping the sight and hearing impaired.”

A long time member of the Buena Park Noon Lions Club, Dale led the group as president from 1999 to 2001, and has been treasurer continuously since 2005. He served as general chairman of Buena Park’s annual Silverado Days in both 1998 and 1999, and was Silverado Days Parade chairman from 2000 to 2006. He also provided leadership as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Buena Park Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2008. In 2011, he accepted the position as chairman of the Endowment Review Committee, Jaynes Endowment Commission for the Buena Park Historical Society.

As well, Dale is active in the financial planning profession. He has been employed as a registered representative and registered investment advisor, with Financial Network and Cetera Advisor Networks, Gardena Branch since 1980, where he holds the Series 7, 24 & 63 Securities Registrations. From 1997 to 2000, he was chairman of his profession’s Southern California Financial Planning Conferences.

Born in Los Angeles, he was raised in Torrance and graduated from South High School there. He attended El Camino College from 1971 to 1973, where he majored in Public Administration. He later majored in Political Science at California State University, Long Beach. After college, he worked as a key account manager for the food brokerage firm of Kelley-Clarke in South Pasadena, covering the South Bay and later Southern California areas. In 1978, he began his career in the financial services industry with The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In 1986 he enrolled at the College for Financial Planning in Denver. Here he earned the professional designation of “Certified Financial Planner” (CFP) and has since earned the “Certified Retirement Counselor” (CRC) designation.

Dale’s involvement in youth, community and professional organizations has garnered him several awards. In 1968, while a student in high school, he earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award, and in both 1973 and 1974 he received the City of Torrance Legislative Intern Award. He was twice named the “Lion of the Year” by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club, in both 2005-2006 and 2007-2008.

Professionally, he was named to the Financial Network Investment Corporation’s Century Club in 1990, 1997, 1998 & 1999 and their Regent’s Club in 2007. Dale is also listed in “Who’s Who in Finance and Industry”, Twenty-sixth Edition, 1989-1990.

Dale has lived in Buena Park for the past 27 years and has been involved in the community for the past 25 of those years. He is the father of three children. Son Christopher and his wife, Stephanie, live in Yorba Linda. His son Nicolas and wife, Kendra, live in Garden Grove, and his daughter Brittany Eichman-Worden resides in Buena Park. His grandchildren are: Christopher, Trinity, Serenity, Liberty, Jonah, Garrett, Kaleb Eichman and Connor Worden.

Americana 2013 11 City of Cypress

While Haze Saliture has the distinction of being the only person in the with that name, she also has the distinction of being a tireless volunteer spreading the word about the consequences of drinking and driving.

One Friday night, more than 1,300 drivers were herded through a sobriety checkpoint on Valley View at Phyllis Drive in Cypress. For six hours, Haze and other Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) volunteers joined the police as they stood on the traffic median and talked to drivers, looking in car windows for drugs, alcohol and guns. Their goal was to impart a simple message--Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. Since then, Haze has continued to join the police at countless checkpoints, not only in Cypress, but in Garden Grove, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Fountain Valley. Haze Saliture Haze first joined the MADD organization after her 16-year-old twin daughter, Allison, was killed in Cypress by a drunk driver in 1994. Since then her efforts to carry out MADD’s mission of increasing public awareness of the dangers of drunk driving has occupied much of her time.

“My main involvement in the community centers around keeping my daughter Allison’s memory alive and helping in any way I can to prevent this tragedy from happening to another child and family,” she said.

Since Allison’s death, Haze’s efforts in the community have been instrumental in helping the police. One of her first successes was obtaining funds from Mitsubishi Motors to obtain the first in-car video camera for the Cypress Police Department in 1995. When the police car was retired, the video camera and plaque in recognition of Allison was framed and presented to her. She has continued to support the police by participating in the recognition of Cypress Police Officers and other police departments on behalf of MADD at city council meetings and other police recognition events.

Although she is not a member of Soroptimist International of Cypress, she is the liaison between that group and MADD, securing donations in Allison’s memory for more than ten years.

For the MADD organization, she has been a major fundraiser for the annual Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition Luncheon for the past 14 years. This Orange County event salutes police who have arrested at least 100 drivers for driving under the influence (DUI), as well as deputy district attorneys who have worked to uphold those efforts. Haze raises funds for the event, collects items for the silent auction and often pays for the officers’ lunches. She has also served on the MADD Designated Golf Tournament Committee.

Her volunteerism has earned her much recognition. She was honored in 1995 by the Cypress Police Department for dedicated service. In 2006 she was recognized with the Orange County Volunteer Center’s Spirit of Volunteerism award as a distinguished fundraiser and advocate for MADD’s mission. In 2010, she was presented the Heart of MADD Award for Extraordinary Service to the organization.

Haze was born in Espanola, New Mexico, and was raised in San Pedro, graduating from San Pedro High School. During her working career in Long Beach, she was both executive secretary to the vice president of operations at Security Pacific Bank, and worked at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.

For the past 24 years, Haze and her husband, John, have resided in Cypress. They are the parents of three surviving daughters, all of whom live locally. Kimberly and husband, Mike Wurmlinger, and children, Matthew and Timothy, live in Seal Beach. Jennifer and husband, Jeff Piper, and children, Jacob and Julia, live in Cypress, and Kristian and husband, Alex Scott, reside in La Palma.

12 Americana 2013 City of Garden Grove

When taking an oath to “Protect and Serve,” police officers promise to preserve the dignity and respect the rights of all individuals, and to act with honesty, courtesy and regard for the welfare of others. William J. Dalton, who served Garden Grove for 26 years as a policeman and for 14 years as both city councilman and mayor, still lives by that motto.

Bill was born and raised in San Francisco, graduated from Sacred Heart High School there and attended San Francisco City College. He settled in Garden Grove in 1967 when the plastics company he was working for sent him to Los Angeles to manage their plant.

“I had always wanted to be a police officer,” he said. Shortly after moving to the William J. Dalton area, he took the exams, passed, and was hired by the Garden Grove Police Department. While both working varying shifts and raising a family, he returned to college, earning a bachelor of arts degree in Administration of Justice at California State University, Fullerton, graduating with honors. In 1998, after 26 years on the force, he retired as a lieutenant.

The same year, and still believing in “Protect and Serve,” he won election to the Garden Grove City Council, serving until 2004. Respected by both his peers and the citizens of Garden Grove, Bill was elected to the position of mayor, a post he held until 2012.

During his tenure on the city council, he worked to bring the various ethnic communities together. He attended the Tet Festival, Korean Festival and Arab Festival as well as the annual Strawberry Festival, while also representing Garden Grove at numerous civic and community events, parades and functions. Bill has also been involved with the Rotary, Garden Grove Lions and Elks Clubs and has worked with Meals on Wheels and at St. Columban Church, where he’s been a member since 1967.

As mayor, he visited the city’s elementary schools where he read books to the children. “At Career Days, I talked about what it is like to be a mayor and what it is like to be a police officer,” he said. A highlight, he said, “was presenting a plaque from the city to young men earning their Eagle Scout Award. Over the years I made more than 150 such presentations.” He also implemented a New Business Breakfast to which the owner of each new business in the city was invited and encouraged to speak about their business. In addition, he personally visited more than 200 new and established businesses throughout the city.

Bill’s efforts in Garden Grove have not gone unrecognized. Last year, he was presented a large key from the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce. It is inscribed: “For your tireless efforts and being the key that makes Garden Grove a better place to live, work and play and to do business.” Another award for which he is proud is the “Medal of Valor” he received in 1974 for risking his life to save a hostage during an attempted armed robbery. The “Medal of Valor” is the highest award a police officer can receive.

Bill has represented the city of Garden Grove on many boards and commissions. He has served as chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority, chairman of the West Orange County Water Board, member of the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors, board member of the North Net Fire Training Joint Powers Authority, board member of the Orange County Public Library Advisory and currently, chairman of the Garden Grove Oversight Board.

Bill and his wife, Sandy, have been married for 51 years, and they raised their six children in Garden Grove. They have 14 grandchildren and four great-grandsons.

Americana 2013 13 City of La Palma

After 38 years of being an educator in the elementary schools of the Cypress Elementary School District, John M. Alvis formally retired. He didn’t, however, stop working with students.

Once retired, he said “I began looking for new ways to contribute to my community with the belief that I could assist others. I have participated in the selection process for awarding scholarships to Kennedy High School seniors through the Scholarship Foundation of John F. Kennedy High School.”

John also joined the La Palma Kiwanis Club. “This allowed me to gain a means to volunteer within my community to help children, schools and the community with efforts best achieved through group action,” he said. He served as president of this John M. Alvis group from 2011 to 2012.

A resident of La Palma for 35 years. For 17 years he was a Centralia School District Trustee, and a member of the Greater Anaheim Special Education Local Planning Area Board for 14 years, serving as president four times. Between 1984 and 1994, he was PTA auditor or treasurer at Luther School, Walker Junior High, and JFK High School. He was Cypress Teachers’ Association president in both 1975 and 1980.

As a member of both the La Palma Volunteers in Policing and Traffic Safety Committee, he says, “My participation is based on the same premise that these activities are additional opportunities to be an active volunteer in my community.”

John was first honored in 1970, when he received the PTA Honorary Service Award. He also received the “We Honor Ours” award from the Cypress Teachers’ Association in 1982. He was Teacher of the Year at King Elementary School in both 2002 and 2003, and was named Outstanding Character Educator of Orange County by the Passkeys Foundation in 2004. That same year, he was named Outstanding Educator of Orange County by the Orange County Board of Education.

John was born in Big Spring, Texas, and was raised on a chicken ranch in Dairy Valley, now a part of Cerritos. After graduating from Artesia High School, he enrolled in Long Beach State College (now California State University, Long Beach). He then studied at Chapman College (now University) from 1963 to 1967, earning a bachelor’s degree in History, as well as a teaching certificate and master’s degree in Education.

Reflecting on his younger days, John said, “My father was my first role model. From him I learned that it is important to participate actively in my passions and interests as well as my community. I wanted to positively influence my organizations through participation. Change is inevitable and I did not want to be only a critic, but rather a contributor.”

John has continued to be a positive influence. When he was a student at Chapman, he traveled through Europe as a guest of state with a 16-voice, a cappella group in 1965. As a teacher, he had his students sing daily in his classroom. “I organized and led school chorus groups for over three decades. Once retired, I have helped elementary students improve their singing skills as they participated in King School’s yearly musical,” he said.

Contributing to schools as a classroom teacher, an elected member of the Centralia School Board, and as a negotiator representing teachers for 30 years were especially rewarding for him. Also rewarding is his family, wife Sally, and their children. Their son, Logan, lives in Lakewood, while their daughter, Tiffany, and her husband, Troy Martinez, live in East Highland with their son, Trenton.

14 Americana 2013 City of Los Alamitos/Rossmoor

In 24 years, Theresa E. Murphy has moved from volunteer to board member to president/CEO of Precious Life Shelter, an organization that has always been close to her heart.

It was 1989 when she began working at the shelter as volunteer coordinator, training individuals seeking to work with the group. In 1990, she joined the organization’s board of directors, and four years later she resigned from the board when she was asked to become executive director and then elected president/CEO upon the founder’s retirement.

In addition to writing grants, recruiting board members and generally running the nonprofit organization, Theresa still finds time to be involved in the city of Los Theresa E. Murphy Alamitos, where she and James, her husband of 42 years, raised their children and have continued to make a home for 29 years.

While running a nonprofit organization is a full-time job, Theresa stays active in the community as well. She is currently a director of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and a past director of the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce. She’s a member of the Legislative Committee of the West Orange County Chambers of Commerce and Education Committee of the Los Alamitos Chamber. She was also a member of the Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force, the Shelter Providers Forum and the Partnership for Responsible Public Policy. As well, she is involved with West Coast Maternity Home Association, the Perinatal Substance Abuse Network, and Crisis Pregnancy Network of the Diocese of Orange.

Over the years, she has participated in the Orange County Social Services Task Force for Welfare Reform and the Task Force of a 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, the Multi-Service Center Force Committee, Orange County Supervisor Jim Silva’s community advisory committee. In addition, she helped form a collaborative in Los Alamitos for a Family Resource Center, Partnership 4 Solutions, and is a member of the Los Alamitos/Seal Beach Rotary Club. She was a founding member of Grad Night Committee and served as the treasurer for 14 years.

Theresa is a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach, and has been a Eucharist Minister, RCIA catechist, confirmation instructor and speaker on life issues for numerous local parishes.

Both her professional and community involvement have earned her awards. In 2004, she was named Woman of the Year by Assemblyman Tom Harmon for the 67th district, and in 2005 she was recognized by Soroptimist International of Long Beach as the “Women Helping Women” Honoree. In 2007, she was honored by Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach as the Woman of Distinction for Human Rights & Status of Women. In 2009 she was the Woman of the Year of the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce and three years later received the same award from the Cypress Chamber. She was honored by the California PTA in 1998 with the Honorary Service Award, and as the Care Provider of the Year by HomeAid Orange County in 1999.

Theresa was raised in Ojai, attended the Academy of St. Catherine in Ventura, and earned a B.A. in Psychology/ Counseling at California State College, Long Beach. She and her husband, James, have been married 42 years and have resided in Rossmoor, where they raised their four children, since 1983. Son, Ryan, and wife, Heather, live in Hacienda Heights with children Reilly and Hannah; daughter, Erin, and husband, Shawn Kelly, live in Long Beach with children Patrick, Conor, Grace and Finnegan; Leslie lives in Lakewood and Brendan resides in Los Alamitos.

Americana 2013 15 City of Seal Beach

“As I was growing up I observed my parents in their volunteer activities and in their involvement in the community and the satisfaction it gave them. Now, it is just natural for me to take an active role in working to bring enrichment to other people’s lives and make our community a better place to live,” said Esther Cummings.

Having spent most of her career working in a library, she found that after retirement it was fun to be involved as a volunteer for the local library. “In these times of economic crisis, the public library and the used book shops fill many needs of our community at prices anyone can afford,” she said.

Before becoming a library volunteer, Esther was an employee at the Burlingame Public Library in Burlingame, Northern California. From 1974 to 1978 and Esther S. Cummings again from 1988 to 2000, she worked in many capacities, including those of cataloger, reference librarian and reference supervisor/library services manager.

While she has been a resident of Seal Beach for the past 12 years, the area is not new to her as she was raised just a few miles away in Long Beach. After graduating from Wilson High school in 1956, she attended Scripps College in Claremont and the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in Geography in 1961. Ten years later she had a master’s degree in Library Science from San Jose State University. Along the way, she also earned certificates from College of San Mateo, qualifying her as both a computer operator and computer programmer. In 1978, she also received two California Community College credentials, one as a librarian and the other as an instructor in Library Science and Computer Related Technologies.

Since moving to Leisure World, Esther has served for ten years as president of Mutual 10, one of the governing bodies for the retirement community. She also served as president of Leisure World’s Presidents’ Council for two years. Her interest in books continued into retirement and for 11 years she has been book shop manager for the Friends of Mary Wilson Public Library, as well as serving as a board member.

For the past nine years Esther has also spent her time as a volunteer at the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Her work here gets her back into the local libraries where she arranges displays designed to educate the public about the resources available in the community, “a refuge for people as well as animals,” she said.

“It is wonderful to be out observing the birds, coyotes, rabbits and other creatures in their natural habitat and to make it possible for others in our community to share this joy,” she said. Esther’s work with the refuge has recently earned her a pin for contributing more than 1,000 hours.

The city of Seal Beach has also made use of Esther’s talents. For two years she was involved on the Civil Service Board, and for one year she worked with the Environmental Quality Control Board. Currently, she is serving a two-year term on the city’s Planning Commission.

While Esther enjoys working in the community, she takes time to relax by reading, sewing, knitting and working jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoys repair work. “I love to fix things: repair a torn garment for my five year-old great-niece; glue something together that fell apart; build something in the Leisure World woodshop; or bring new life to an old piece of furniture with paint and fabric,” she said.

Esther is the mother of two children. Her daughter, Catherine, lives in New Jersey, while her son, Christopher, lives in Citrus Heights.

16 Americana 2013 City of Stanton

David M. Ronnenberg has been working with his parents at the family business since his youth, and like his father he also gives both time and financial support to local community organizations.

Born in Garden Grove, David spent his early years in Stanton and later moved to Sunset Beach. While in elementary school he spent afternoons and weekends at the Stanton Boys & Girls Club, an organization long supported by the Ronnenberg family.

David worked at the family business in Stanton, learning from the ground up, literally. “My first job was sweeping the yard, washing trucks and windows,” he said. David’s father, Cliff, is the founder and owner of CR&R Waste & Recycling David M. Ronnenberg Services, which this year is celebrating 50 years in business.

David attended Huntington Beach High School, all the while continuing to work. While a student at the University of Southern California, he drove the company trucks at night and on weekends, learning more about the business. In 1989, following his graduation with a bachelor of science degree in Finance, he went to work full-time, first managing the company’s recycling facility.

Nineteen years later, in 2008, David became president of the company which had grown from one truck in 1964 to 1,000 trucks serving seven Western states. The company also grew from one employee to 1,500.

In addition to being generous in the community, the Ronnenbergs have a tradition of being generous with their longtime employees. For those working more than 25 years, their reward is a family trip to Hawaii. One employee, who had already been to the islands, received a new Cadillac on the anniversary of her 40 years with the company.

Since attending the Boys & Girls Club of Stanton, it has continued to be close to David’s heart. For the past 27 years, he has been a member of the board of directors and was invited to join the Board of Governors six years ago. He also supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast Area, Capistrano Valley and Southwest Riverside County

A charter member of Kiwanis of Greater Stanton, David served as president in 2004, following a year as vice president. Through Kiwanis, he supports other community events such as the annual City of Stanton Easter Egg Hunt and Santa Siren, a program that ensures each needy child in the city receives a toy from Santa. In past years a fire truck made the deliveries, but now a truck from CR&R brings Santa and all the toys to the waiting children. David was also involved with Kiwanis as a member of the Key Club in high school, and as a charter member of the Kiwanis Club developed to support Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

A longtime member of the Orange County Chapter of the California Refuse and Recycling Council, David served two terms as secretary/treasurer, and a term each as vice president and president. He is also an active member of the Stanton Chamber of Commerce and a member of Chambers of Commerce in the cities serviced by CR&R. Among other organizations and events he supports are: the Orange Community Foundation, Tustin Community Foundation, Relay For Life, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Casa Romantica Cultural Center, Dana Point Zero Waste, Earth Ocean Society, San Clemente Ocean Festival, Festival of Whales, Laura’s House, and Mary Erickson Community Housing.

For his three daughters, twins Alexandra and Emily, 14, and Chloe, 10, David coached each of their American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) teams. Although he no longer coaches, he can be found sitting on the sidelines cheering them on while they play volleyball and lacrosse.

Americana 2013 17 Citizens of the Year

Anaheim Sarah Fay Pearson Miriam Kaywood Martin Sklar Herbert Leo Allan Hughes 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Violet Wheeler Jacqueline Terrell Paul Pink Eleanor Bay William Taormina 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Stan & Theresa Pawlowski Mel Miller Robert Kuznik Mary Bouas 1986 1987 1988 1989

Arlene Taormina-Ready Arthur W. Gray, Jr. Mary Anne Mang Andrea Manes Naylor Ned Snavely 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

18 Americana 2013 Citizens of the Year Anaheim

Bill O’Connell Irv Pickler Elsie Reed Jeff Bowman Paul Kott 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Margie Field Vince Taormina Carol Latham Bruno Serato Frank & Sally Feldhaus 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Shirley McCracken Johrita & Bruce Solari Frank Garcia Angeline Bevins & Dorothea Stephenson 2006 2007 2008 Katheleen Florence 2010 2009

Pat Piña Paul & Carol Bostwick 2011 2012

Americana 2013 19 Citizens of the Year

Ralph Hinds R. Patrick Donnelly James Jarrell Jessie Davis Elva Liesch Hughes 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Buena Park

Patsy Marshall Jerry Matillo Gail Dixon Jon Dowell Don Griffin 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Edith Rehnborg Joseph Klockgether, Jr. Benjamin Sportsman Pat Clark White Brenda Miller 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Kenneth Jones Donna Bagley Bob Lindsay Bea Botelho Fred Smith 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

20 Americana 2013 Buena Park Citizens of the Year

Steve Knott Donna Chessen Buck & Emily Levine Richard Tefank Sharon Smith 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Ruth Walp Mary Sutherland Jerry Sigler Traycee Mayer Ellyn Clark 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Stephen W. Smith, D.C. Dennis Salts Stan Ault Michael Davis Dr. Diane Scheerhorn 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Art Brown 2012

Americana 2013 21 Citizens of the Year Cypress

Christine Swain Gloria Livingston Harold Lindamood Alvin Weinberg Jim O’Hara 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

John Kanel Grace Lachina Hiroko Morio Tony Nieto Bobbie Bloch 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Hillard Warren Jeanne Hawkins Richard Anderson Jane Guest Philip Wendel 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Jaunetta Strohmyer Terry Hartshorn John Lawler Andrew Lachina Marlene Pilichi 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

22 Americana 2013 Cypress Citizens of the Year

Rick Gaede Darrell Essex Nick Eighmy Gay & Bill Hannah Cindy Warren 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Gary Tekely Walter Bowman George Hallak Frank Sabato Tammy & Chris Sherrin 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Karl & Penny Dash Brian & Linda Sunley Louie Giampapa Christy Schopp Frann Shermet 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Jeanne St. Clair 2012

Americana 2013 23 Citizens of the Year

2011

James Whitesides Gwen Weisner Kathryn Barr Don Jordan Walter Donovan 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Garden Grove Garden

Stan Smolin Robert Main Frank Kellogg, Jr. Marge Swenson Barbara Burby 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Fran Jennings-Rafanovic Ken Slimmer Jan Dunn Jonathan Cannon Richard Hain 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Jerry Margolin Diane Donovan Paul Scott Barbara Sulzbach Harold Wall 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

24 Americana 2013 Citizens of the Year Garden Grove

Wendy Yoo Harry & Erline Krebs Steven La Fond Connie Margolin Wanda Leyes 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Jack Wallin Tony & Emma Lombardi Virginia & Leo Zlaket Marge & Tom England Ruth Smith 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Dr. Sheldon Singer Mallory Vega Jay & Eleanor Mastroianni Linda and Lon Cahill Pat Halberstadt 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Sandy Thomas 2012

Americana 2013 25 Citizens of the Year

La Palma Tom Wright Ronald Dallas Eugene Mascoli Norman Hansen Burton Wesenberg 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

John Burns Gloria Scanlon Frank Foster Edna Ethington William Holman 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Sharon Gutjahr Dale Hedtke Dan Collins Don Fosnight Carl Eriksen 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

Duane Schuster Alta Duke Chris O’Neal Tino Romero Keith & Chris Nelson 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

26 Americana 2013 Citizens of the Year La Palma

Larry Herman David Barr Frances Klepl Louie & Irene Yamanishi Ron Burford 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Brian O’Neal Richard & Joan Lutz Lauree Aragona Herb Carson Ulla Herman 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Becky & Cliff Ishii Jay & Sherrie Goldberg Kitty Mallet & Kenneth Blake Ron and Elfriede Maciver 2007 2008 Rosemary Scichilone 2010 2011 2009

George & Barbara Mast 2012

Americana 2013 27 Citizens of the Year

Dorothy Lane Stella Castillo Shelley Gabler Ray Sutton Charles Sylvia 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Leo Greene Charles Allen Mickie Foster Myldred Jones Kenneth Zommick 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Los Alamitos/Rossmoor

Margrit Kendrick Lew Webb Johanna Zinter Ron Castillo Wendi Rothman 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

John & Anita Spinell Judy Klabouch Jim Guess Murl Fast Richard Kichline 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

28 Americana 2013 Citizens of the Year Los Alamitos/Rossmoor

Germaine Erskine Anthony Selvaggi Kay Koford David Appling Don Bedard 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Dixie Fried Thomas Stretz Dave Dugan Margaret Reep Michael McCrary 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Marilynn Poe Allen and Lauri McLean Luciann Maulhardt Dr. Nancy Kimber Alice B. Jempsa 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Shirley & James Bailey 2012

Americana 2013 29 Citizens of the Year

Seal Beach From the first Americana Awards in 1976, Seal Beach was included with the neighboring areas of Los Alamitos and Rossmoor. In 2004, it was determined that residents of Seal Beach should be recognized separately. Since that time, there have been eight Citizens of the Year from Seal Beach who were chosen by a committee of that city’s residents.

30 Americana 2013 Seal Beach Citizens of the Year

Jim Klisanin Chuck Feenstra Tom Blackman Bob Eagle Scott Newton 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009

Bill Ayres James C. Caviola, Jr. Donald Shoemaker 2010 2011 2012

Congratulations to Esther S. Cummings Seal Beach Citizen of the Year 2013

Americana 2013 31 Citizens of the Year

2011 Stanton

Sharon Borden Robert Brown Paul Harrison Martha Weishaupt Charles Rell 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

2011

Norman Ross Harry Dotson Frank Marshott Alan Perry Manuel Marquez 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985

Cliff Ronnenberg Peter Muth Robert Pralle Vance Durnil Edward Allen 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990

David Shawver Lahoma Snyder Joan Thomas Mary Navarrette Richard Juline 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

32 Americana 2013 Citizens of the Year Stanton

Irene Shone Neal Hopkins Boyd & Diane Coddington Sandy Hemphill Rick Muth 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000

Bea DeArmond Alicita Lewis-Yonker Mary Lara George & Judy Fenton Dave & Debbie Morse 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006

Jim Nelson Ann Nguyen Pam Schoonover Nancy Heitman Sandra Stubban 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Andreas Psaras 2012

Americana 2013 33 Americana 1976-1984

Roger Armstrong, Ray Bolger, Howard “Hap” Graham, Louis Nye Tom Tully Gene Autry Herbert Stanley Dunn, Ella Mae Morse, Eugene Eagles 1977 1977 1977 1976

Henny Youngman Joyce McKenzie Hassing John McGreevey Ferd Johnson Leland Cooley 1977 1977 1978 1978 1978

Will Geer Sterling Holloway Edgar Bergen Marion Knott George Gobel 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979

Mickey Mouse Milburn Stone Al Lohman & Julie Adams Peter Marshall 1979 1979 1979 1980 1980

Stubby Kaye J.D. Morgan Mr. Blackwell Roy Campanella Billy Daniels 1980 1980 1980 1981 1981 34 Americana 2013 Americana 1976-1984

Tom Sullivan Rudy Vallee Gloria DeHaven Paula Kelly 1981 1981 1981 1981 1982

Carl Karcher Buddy Ebsen Dr. Sammy Lee Lola Montes Jack Smith 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982

Tony Romano William Shallert Mildred Vessels Geri Jewell John Raitt 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983

Florence Arnold Mel Blanc Ken Carpenter John Haretakis Don Meadows Sons of the Pioneers

Don Newcombe 1984 1983

Americana 2013 35 Men & Women of the Year

Don Karcher Mary B. Jones Ralph Clark Louise Pomeroy Peter Ochs 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

Ron Dominguez Tom Nielsen Marion Knott Carl Karcher John & Donna Crean 1990 1991 1992 1992 1993

Peter & Mary Muth Stan Pawlowski Betty Belden-Palmer Margaret & Lew Webb Mark Chapin Johnson 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997

Myldred Jones Judith Swayne Stan Oftelie Bishop Jaime Soto Isabelle Villaseñor 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

36 Americana 2013 Men & Women of the Year

Ed & Dixie Arnold Vince Ferragamo Bill Wood Irv Pickler Bill Medley 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Margie Lewis Jan Harp Domene Jack Scott Tommy Lasorda Frank Garcia 2008 2009 2009 2010 2011

Bruno Serato 2012

Americana 2013 37 Americana Committee

Jenelle Godges Robert Simpson Michael Cooper David Shawver Southern California Edison President Disneyland Resort City of Stanton Chair Cypress College 2010 Chair 2012 Chair

Miriam Melville Sandra K. McCarthy Walt Bowman Steve Shanahan Union Bank Community Volunteer Bowman Real Estate La Palma City Council 2004, 2006 Americana Chair 2003 Americana Chair City Committees

Anaheim Pat Pina, Chair Carol Latham, Bill O’Connell, Stan Pawlowski, Irv Pickler, Martha Rosmus

Buena Park Duane Townsend, Chair Art Brown, Karla Galindo, Russ Knibbs, Dennis Salts

Cypress Phil Wendel, Chair Walt Bowman, Darrell Essex, Jackie Gomez-Whiteley, Miriam Melville, Leroy Mills, Johnnie Strohmyer, Dave Wassenaar

Garden Grove Pamela Scherer, Chair Kathryn Barr, Paul de Dios, Jeremy Harris, Sandy Thomas, Mallory Vega

38 Americana 2013 Americana Committee

Darin Drabing Johnnie Strohmyer Phil Wendel Margie Lewis Forest Lawn Los Alamitos Chamber Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., ret. President Emeritus Memorial Parks of Commerce 1995, 1996 Americana Chair Cypress College 1998 Americana Chair 1997 Americana Chair

Becky Ishii Lydia Sondhi Lynette Young Raul Alvarez Kickoff Chair Auction Chair Patrons of the Arts Executive Director Cypress College Foundation City Committees

La Palma Keith Nelson, Chair Ulla Herman, Becky Ishii, Richard Lutz, Brian O’Neal, Steve Shanahan

Los Alamitos Allen McLean, Chair Michele Finney, Marilynn Poe, Johanna Zinter

Seal Beach Bill Ayres, Chair Barbara Barton, Tom Blackman, Jim Caviola, Ellery Deaton, Chuck Feenstra, Jim Klisanan, Scott Newton

Stanton Mayor David Shawver, Chair Elizabeth Ash, Mavis Ethans, Nancy Heitman, Carol Warren

Americana 2013 39 Cypress College Foundation Board of Directors

President Walt Bowman Danielle Nava Sandie McCarthy Walter K. Bowman Real Estate CA Conference for Equality and Community Volunteer Dr. Kay Bruce Justice Cypress College, Retired President-Elect George O’Hara Tracy Thurber Dr. Steve Donley Colony-West Insurance SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Cypress College Irv Pickler Secretary Darin Drabing Irv Pickler and Associates Jackie Gomez-Whiteley Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks Cypress Police Chief Pat Scanlon Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Golden State Water Company Treasurer NOCCCD Board of Trustees John Goodnight Steve Shanahan Knott’s Berry Farm Darrell Essex City of La Palma Cypress City Manager, Retired Immediate Past President David Shawver Michael Cooper Jenelle Godges City of Stanton Disney Worldwide Services Southern California Edison Dr. Lydia Sondhi Dr. Robert Simpson Frank Garcia CSULB President La Casa Garcia Restaurants Cypress College Johnnie Strohmyer Becky Ishii Los Alamitos Chamber of Raul Alvarez Ishii Engineering Commerce Executive Director Cypress College Foundation Alex Kim Phil Wendel Southern California Gas Company Yamaha Motor Corp, Retired Members Richard Lutz Lynette Young Paul Bostwick Community Volunteer Patrons of the Arts Community Volunteer Cypress College Miriam Melville Union Bank

North Orange County Community College District

Board of Trustees Donna Miller, President Jeffrey Brown, Vice President M. Tony Ontiveros, Secretary Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Leonard L. Lahtinen Michael Matsuda Molly McClanahan Alie McCaskill, Student Trustee, Cypress College Gabael Botello, Student Trustee, Fullerton College

Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor Robert Simpson, Ed.D., President, Cypress College

40 Americana 2013 Spirit of Americana

Master of Ceremonies

Phil Hulett is the co-host of “LA’s Morning News” heard weekdays on KFWB News Talk 980 in Los Angeles from 5 to 9 a.m. Phil’s voice can be heard on various local and national radio and television commercials, corporate presentations, and top-selling video games.

Phil has served as the public address announcer for the since 1997 and over the years has manned the public address microphone for the of Anaheim, Anaheim Thunder, Long Beach Ice Dogs, Los Angeles Blades and a variety of tournaments and charity sports events. Phil Hulett Phil was a key player in the dot com revolution. In 1998 he co-founded internet-only radio station KNAC.COM, and was a founding member of Enigma Digital where the streaming model was developed and various channels streamed to several million early fans of live, online music radio.

Phil is also an adjunct professor at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Phil continues his enthusiasm for all things “e” by being a booster for social media and connectivity. Free time is at a premium for Phil, but what there is of it, he spends focused on his wife and three daughters.

2012 Graduate of the Year

“I am the product of a second chance,” Caspellan wrote in an essay authored as part of her application to USC, where she began in the fall as a Cypress College transfer student. “It took me 27 years to figure out what I wanted to do with my life….Now, I am 29 and it has never been clearer as to where I want to go and what I want to accomplish. I have learned many important lessons along the way but one of the most significant is that it is never too late to better your education and follow your dreams.”

She first enrolled in college immediately following her high school graduation, attending sister campus Fullerton College in 2001. Caspellan said she failed her first class, dropped out and Jennifer Caspellan spent the ensuing seven years making bad decisions. “I lost hope that I would ever accomplish anything,” she said.

In 2009, Caspellan enrolled at Cypress College, and after taking an American Ethnic Theater class, she decided to major in Theater. She served as the stage manager for at least one show every semester that she was at Cypress—a path on which she continued at USC. “I finally found something that I want to do with my life.”

During her years at Cypress College, Caspellan was a member of the Associated Students and served as Student Trustee for North Orange County Community College District. She was on the President’s Honor Roll, received the “Rising Leader Award,” was named “Outstanding Woman who goes Above and Beyond” as well as “Most Influential Student.” She was the recipient of several academic scholarships as well.

Americana 2013 41 In Their Own Words…

The Cypress College Foundation assists students through scholar- ships, emergency and book grants/loans, faculty and program grants, and other programs. Here’s what some student scholarship winners had to say:

“…I am a single mother facing economic hardships; I am seeking an education to return to the workforce and because I want to be able to be helpful to my community.”

“One day, I want to be able to see my present situation as a tough experience that encouraged me to seek a better lifestyle, which will include a career, financial stability and independence, and which will help me show my children how to accomplish things: through hard work and dedication.”

”Education is very valuable to me because I know it’s the only way that I’ll make my parents’ sacrifices worthwhile…I know I will accomplish my dreams with just a little help.”

“If I would not have received assistance, I would not have made it this far in college...”

“I’m constantly working, involved in school, maintain a 4.0 GPA, help out at my family’s store, and do extracurricular activities. A scholarship means so much to me, to my family and to my future.”

42 Americana 2013 Minds. Motivated.

On September 12, 1966, Cypress College opened its doors with 1200 students.

Since then, Cypress College has grown to the beautiful 112-acre campus it is today, one of the most attractive in the state of California. Now, 15,500 students attend Cypress College each semester, taking courses as varied as advanced calculus, computer science, nursing, automotive technology, theater arts and mortuary science.

Cypress College students have gone on to succeed in four-year institutions, where they consistently have done better academically than those who began as freshmen there. In addition, graduates of Cypress College technical programs, some of which are ranked among the best in the nation, have advanced to successful careers in many fields.

The success and achievements of its graduates are a testimony to the exceptional education available at Cypress College, which now provides 145 career-training programs, associate’s degrees in 55 areas of study and 58 bachelor’s-degree transfer programs.

Americana Awards

The Cypress College Americana Awards were established in 1976 to mark America’s Bicentennial.

The event was held on campus for the first nine years. Some of the celebrity entertainers during those years were Ray Bolger, Henny Youngman, Edgar Bergen, Lohman and Barkley, Will Geer, Stubby Kaye, Gordon MacRae and the Sons of the Pioneers.

In 1985, then-president Dr. Jack Scott (who went on to become State-wide Chancellor and 2009 Americana Man of the Year) saw the Americana Awards program as an opportunity to raise funds, and the current format was instituted. The event was moved off campus and has been held at the Disneyland Resort since 1986.

In 2005, as the 30th anniversary of the Americana Awards was being celebrated, an Emeritus program was implemented, as over 200 past honorees were recognized. They were presented with bronze medallions attached to red, white and blue ribbons. Since then, each year’s honorees are presented with their own medallions.

Americana has become Cypress College’s signature event, recognizing many community volunteers and, since 2000, has raised over $1.3 million in support of the College.

Americana 2013 43 The Accomplishments of Our Alumni

In 1996, the Cypress College Foundation initiated the “Alumnus of the Year” Award in celebration of the college’s 30th anniversary. Every year since, the Alumnus of the Year has been honored at graduation. The award serves as recognition for the personal/professional achievements of our alumni and their contributions to the community and to society. Past recipients, with their position at the time, include:

1996 - Stan Oftelie, CEO, Orange County Business Council

1997 - Dwayne , M.D., Emergency Care Physician

1998 - David Holmquist, Athletic Director, Biola University

1999 - Robin Yaffe Tschumper, Executive Director, Houston County Women’s Resources

2000 - Tom Stretz, Executive Director, Los Alamitos Youth Center

2001 - Nancy K. Smith, Registered Nurse, Los Alamitos Medical Center

2002 - Mike Sellers, Chief of Police, City of Fullerton

2003 - Andy Fu, Service Manager, Irvine Toyota

2004 - Mark Eaton, Retired NBA Basketball Player

2005 - Geri Jewell, Actress, Comedienne, and Advocate for the Disabled

2006 - Walter K. Bowman, Owner, Bowman Real Estate

2007 - Mark Feitelson, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Biotechnology Center, Temple University

2008 - Sheila Carlon, Ph.D., Program Director & Associate Professor, Regis College Health Services Administration and Management

2009 - Danielle Nava, Director, Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino Counties

2010 - James Savage, Ph.D., Professor of Politics, University of Virginia

2011 - John Moore, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Westmont College

2012 - Pierre Habis, Senior Executive Vice President, Union Bank

44 Americana 2013 Alumnus of the Year

Pierre P. Habis, a senior executive vice president for UnionBanCal Corporation and its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., has been selected as Cypress College’s Outstanding Alumnus for 2012.

Pierre, who has 25 years of consumer and business banking experience, was named to his current position in 2010 after joining the bank in 2008 to head branch banking.

In this role, he manages all aspects of Consumer and Business Banking, with ultimate oversight of more than 400 retail branches in California, Oregon, and Washington. He is a member of the bank’s Executive Committee, which Pierre P. Habis is the company’s primary policy-making forum.

Pierre is widely recognized as an innovative leader and passionate advocate for increasing financial literacy education among youth and adults. He is a former member of Operation HOPE’s National Board of Directors, an organization that empowers under-served communities through unique public/private partnerships, such as its Five Million Kids (5MK) initiative to empower youth, teachers and parents with tools to take control of their financial futures. Pierre was instrumental in securing Union Bank’s founding sponsorship of the 5MK program in 2010. Additionally, through his leadership Union Bank’s first student-run bank branch opened in March 2011 on the campus of McLane High School in Fresno, California. The branch will provide students, who primarily live in low-to moderate-income communities, with real-world financial education and experience.

In February 2011, Pierre received the Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award from the West Angeles Community Development Corporation, which is presented to a corporation that has distinguished itself as a leader in innovation, charitable giving and diversity in the community.

In 2011, he received two Silver Davey Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts for Union Bank’s ten Community Matters (SM) videos, which air on KCET in Los Angeles and KQED in San Francisco as part of the bank’s sponsorship with these public television stations. These can be viewed on the Union Bank Community YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/unionbankcommunity.

Pierre returned to Chapman University in 2009, where he received an MBA in finance, to teach an undergraduate financial literacy course. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Southern California. Pierre, who is one of the highest ranking Arab Americans in the financial services industry, is a member of the California Science Center Foundation’s Board of Trustees, director-at-large and board treasurer of the American Heart Association’s Western States Affiliate Board of Directors, and member of the board of directors at KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station. He is also a member of the Union Bank Foundation’s board of directors.

Americana 2013 45 In Memoriam Through the years we have seen the passing of these friends, former “Men and Women of the Year” and “Citizens of the Year,” who devoted much of their lives to helping others.

Citizens of the Year Anaheim Chris Sherrin Los Alamitos/Rossmoor/ Eleanor Bay Christine Swain Seal Beach Allan Hughes Hill Warren Stella Castillo Miriam Kaywood Bob D. Eagle Herb Leo Garden Grove Mickie Foster Sarah Fay Pearson Barbara Burby Leo Greene Dorothea Stephenson Jan Dunn Myldred Jones Violet Wheeler Richard Hain Anthony Selvaggi Don Jordan Margaret “Peggy” Reep Buena Park Steve LaFond Ray Sutton Stan Ault Sheldon Singer, M.D. John Spinell Jesse Davis Barbara Sulzbach Kenneth Zommick James Jarrell Marge Swenson Kenneth Jones Gwen Weisner Stanton Elva Liesch Hughes Harold Wall Sharon Borden Buck Levine James Whiteside Boyd Coddington Bob Lindsay Bea De Armond Edith Rehnborg La Palma Harry Dotson Jerry Sigler Ron Burford Paul Harrison Ben Sportsman John Burns Richard Juline Dan Collins Manuel Marquez Cypress Ron Dallas Peter Muth Richard Anderson Dale Hedtke Alan Perry Nick Eighmy Bill Holman Robert Pralle Jeanne Hawkins Frances Klepl Irene Shone John Kanel Chris O’Neal Alicita Lewis-Yonker Grace Lachina Gloria Scanlon Jim O’Hara Duane Schuster Burton Wesenberg

Men and Women of the Year Ralph Clark Carl Karcher Donna Crean Don Karcher John Crean Mary Muth Jan Harp Domene Peter Muth Mary B. Jones Louise Pomeroy Myldred Jones

46 Americana 2013 President’s Circle Members Gold Circle Members $1,500 + Annual Gifts

v Kay and Mal Bruce Craig and Carla Tomooka v Terry and Sandie McCarthy v Andrea and Richard Hannon v Steve and Elise Donley v Union Bank / Miriam Melville Bob and Denise Simpson Warland Investments / Heather Tuomala Rob Friedman

President’s Circle Members $1,000 Annual Gifts v Raul and Nan Alvarez v Margie Lewis v Forest Lawn Memorial Parks / Darin Drabing Ned and Leige Doffoney Anonymous Stan and Theresa Pawlowski Pat Ganer Bank of America / John Dupuy Santanu and Komal Bandyopadyhay SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union / Tracy Thurber Bill and Martha Garcia Darrell and Clare Essex Paul and Carol Bostwick John Sciacca and Tina Appleton Pat and Frank Humpres Richard and Jennifer Fee Walt and Ethel Bowman v Dave and Lou Wassenaar Mike and Jana Kasler Darlene Fishman Art and Chris Brown Mariellen Yarc and Paul Lussman v Knott’s Berry Farm / John Goodnight v Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA / Chris Stehman v Disneyland Resort / Michael Cooper

v = Charter Member

Americana 2013 47 Our Donors *Donors in multiple categories are listed only once Special Gifts Eggink, Dean Yarc, Mariellen and Lussman, Paul Contributed at least $10,000 to the Endurant Energy Foundation in 2012 Essex, Darrell and Clare College Level Boeing Company Farmers & Merchants Bank Contributed at least $500 to the Bruce, Mal and Kay Fee, Richard and Jennifer Foundation in 2012 Disneyland Resorts FPPS AALRR Forest Lawn Memorial Parks Ganer, Pat Alonzo, Rick Foundation for CA Community Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce Anaheim Transportation Network Colleges Gober, Joel Aragona, Joe and Lauree Friedman, Robert Godshalk, Ron Badal, Gloria Kaiser Permanente Golden State Water Barr, Katheryn Southern California Edison Grande, Jolena Barton, Terry and Barbara Union Bank Groothius, Halina Bay Town Realty Waltmar Foundation Habis, Pierre Bedard, Don Yamaha Motor Corp, USA Hannah, Bill and Gay Beeler, Ron Hannon, Andrea and Richard Berry, Mark and Kathy Chargers Level Henry, Diane Bevins, Angeline Contributed at least $1,000 to the Heritage Memorial Services Bottiaux, Paul Foundation in 2012 Hilgenfeld Mortuary Bouas, Mary Alexander, John Hillside Memorial Parks Bower, Glenn Alvarez, Raul and Nan Humpres, Pat and Frank Buena Park Police Department Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Jones, Kevin Byrnes, Nancy Association Kasler, Mike and Jana Cant, Karen Anonymous Knott’s Berry Farm Carrigan, Joyce Anonymous Lewis, Margie Cartagena, Sonia Assistance League Anaheim Los Alamitos Medical Center Chris Norby for Assembly AT&T McCarthy, Terry and Sandie City of Buena Park Bailey, James and Shirley Mitts, Lynn City of Seal Beach Bandyopadhyay, Santanu and Komal NOCCCD Cypress Kiwanis Foundation Bank of America P2S Engineering David C. Maddox, Inc Bostwick, Paul and Carol Pacific Western Bank deDios, Paul Bowman, Walt and Ethel Payden & Rygel Deutsch, Nancy Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim Phillips, Jim and Catherine Dickey, Cherie Brown, Art and Chris Piburn, Beth Dunsheath, Barbara and Finn, Jim Buena Park Noon Lions Piper Jaffray Faessel, Stephen Card Integrators Pound, Nancy Feenstra, Chuck and Sharon Care Ambulance Service SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Felos, Char City of Garden Grove Sciacca, John and Appleton, Tina First Class Vending City of La Palma Sidhu, Parwinder Forman, Mary City of Stanton Simpson, Bob and Denise Friedman, Walter Cooper, Michael and Sandra St. Clair, Jeanne Gallo, Joe and Arleta CR&R The Gas Company Gomez-Whiteley, Jackie Cypress College Associated Students Tomooka, Craig and Carla Greico, Laura Day, Keith and Dawn Total Environmental Management Haas, Margie Dellinger, Patricia Toyota Motor Sales Han, Yongmi Demarkey, Bernard and Nina Tran, Henry Hazelrigg, Arlene Diamond, Reginald Warland Investments Company Herman, Larry and Ulla Doffoney, Ned and Leige Wassenaar, Dave and Lou Herzog, Anna Donley, Steve and Elise West Anaheim Medical Center Ishii, Cliff and Becky

48 Americana 2013 Our Donors

Jacobs, Mike Anaheim Family YMCA McBride, Marla Jianto, Susan Austin, Peggy McGee, Donna Johnson Controls Ayon, Violet McKown, Jim and Anita Kauffman, Douglas and Delores Ayres, Bill and Gail Mintzer, Alex and Carole Ken Babb Insurance Banneck, Steve Mohr, Margaret Klyde, Michael Bilyeu, Peggy Mollison, Dennis Knott, Stephen Bolstad, Gregory Mottershead, Allen L&N Costume Services Burch, Deann Munoz, Irene Lahood, Wynona City of Cypress Nelson, Keith and Chris Llanos, Kathleen City of Los Alamitos Novak, Vincent and Elizabeth Martin, Jane Coad, Thomas and Cynthia O’Hara, George and Martha McClanahan, Molly Cobb, Keith O’Neal, Brian and Radhi McLean, Allen and Lauri Combs, Caroldeen Posner, Marc and Karen Miller, Donna Crofts, Timothy Preusch, James Moore, Mary Dang, David Republic Services Newport Diversified Decoro, Helena Saldana, Jesse O’Brien, Pat Dibsey, Joe and Arleta Schaefer, Sandra Odebumni, Fola Doak, Les Solari Enterprises Orco Block Drake, Linda Subramaniam, Brinda Pease, Jon Dunn, Jim and Lou Ann Tamparong, Gerard Preston, Manya Fairhaven Memorial Parks Valencia, Wendy Rams, Rick Feldhaus, Frank and Sally Vega, Bill and Karin Ribak, Boris and Irene Fischer, Erich and Leslie Vega, Mallory Rotary Club of Cypress Flynn, Russell Warmbradt, Francis and Susan SA Recycling Franklin, Catherine Wiersma, Joseph and Nydia Salts, Dennis and Christiane Fullerton College Foundation Woolner, Brian and Barbara Seal Beach Lions Club Gray, Arthur and Doreen SEM Department Scholarship Grose, Dean and Wendy Century Level Donations Harrington, Bev Contributed at least $100 to the Sondhi, Jay and Lydia Hilton Worldwide Foundation in 2012 South Coast Front Runners Hvizdos, John and Barbara Anderson, Collette State Farm Companies Jew, Kathryn and Fulton Angevine, Julie Stephens, Craig and Laura Jones, Sarah Areias, Jim and Becky Student Insurance Kavanaugh, Mike Arif, Nabil The Youth Center Kishimoto, Kaz Armale, Ron Tutton Insurance Services Klein, Susan Bacarella, Russ Wesseln, Hank Kott, Paul and Lisa Bangor Lions Club of PA Westberg+White Architects Krebs, Harry and Erline Barilla, Al and Vicki Williams, Fred Lahtinen, Leonard and Jan Bartlett, Tom and Kim Wissman, Robert and Karen Landis, Donna Beard, Michael Xerox Corporation Landis, Lenore Beyer, George York Insurance Services Lawrence, Roberta Boettger, Kathleen Young, Eldon Lutz, Richrd and Joan Bonsangue, Martin MacIver, Ron and Elfriede Boydstun Realty Associates Level Manker, Melvin and Carol Brown, Jeff Contributed at least $250 to the Mao, Chaolin Campellone, Bonna Foundation in 2012 Mast, George Caplan, Frieda Alamitos Eye Care Mast, Mike and Doris Carr, Jody Ann Amodeo, Michael Maulhardt, Tom and Luciann Chiplunkar, Sujata

Americana 2013 49 Our Donors

Chi, Hong Hernandez-Saul, Cynthia Paris, Michael Chuchua, Brian Heuer, Alice Patrons of the Arts City of Anaheim Hobson, Michael Patti, Joyce Clancy, Lee Hutton, RT and Judy Payne, John Contreras, Gil Irvine Valley College Pickler, Irv Counseling & Student Development Izadi, Ben Pickler, Scott and Sharon Departments Jempsa, Marv and Alice Pierce, Rita Crozier, Peter and Frances Jepson, Jane Pinkham, Bill Culbertson, Christopher and Brittany Johannsen, Christina Plete, Christina Dahl, Elizabeth Johnson, Sue Poe, Marilynn Dalton’s Restaurant Jordan, Steven and Ethel Porter, Deidre Dash, Karl and Penny Jorgensen, Muriel Pratt, John and Laurie Davis, Mick Kanaan, Jay Priori, Joseph and Teresa Deaton, Ellery Kehoe, John Radey, Sandy Deland, PN and SK Kendrik, Margrit Ramos, Jaime Derakhshanian, Virginia Kerby, Gregory and Kay Reid, Kate Dolch, Alan Kim, Mijeong Remax Tiffany Real Estate Dowdle, Temperance Kiwanis Club of Anaheim Renaker Klockgether Mortuary Drake, Lidia Koeppel, Liana Ricci, Joyce Duke, Alta Koyama, Timothy and Jodi Robertson, Alison Duncan, Steve Lahood, Mary Rojas, Becky Dykstra, Phil Leopold, Maureen Sanchez, Patricia England, Tom and Marge Lester, Cliff Santana, Teresa Ennis, Mark Lubin Fertilizer and Equipment EOPS Program Office Majarian, Mark Sawyer, Ed and Randi Farias, Monica Marquis Escrow Schenk Professional Services Fischer, Thomas and Nicole McCament, Dave Sheridan-Solis, Ann Floyd, Becky McCaskill, Ali Shiner, David Ford, Mary Lou McClellan-Hultman, Virginia Shocklee, Marion Gerits, Johannes McCracken, Shirley Shrout, Cynthia Giang, Kelly Mendoza, Armando Simoes, Nora Giraud, Hans and Janet Miller, Denise Smead, Gail Godoy, David Miller, Ron and Nancy Smith, Dean and Lancy Gold, Stephen Mills, Leroy and Mary Ann Smith, LD and S Goldberg, Jay and Sherry Millward, Andrew Smith, Shirley Golden Star Technology Miranda, Albert Smith Chiropractic Gomez, Rebecca Miranda, Sandra Snook, Dan Gorzeman, Peter Moreno, Peter and Lorraine Sonne, Kathryn Gotoh, Allison Mosqueda-Ponce, Therese Stephens, Dan Green, Carol Nabahani, Melanie Stephenson, Dorothea Grimes, Kelly Nelson, Jann Stockman, Kenneth and Julia Grisotti, Phillip Nelson, Louelle Strata Information Group Gore, Martin and Joyce Nusbaum, David Stricklin, Douglas and Krista Gutierrez, Ruth Okawa, Dave Stroud, Lily Hackman, Roy and Rya Oriental Moo-Do School Suphamark, Grace Harvey, Carol Pacheco, Elizabeth Swanson, Gary and Sandy Heasley, Beverly Paek, Sylvia Swanson, Keri Heath, Carolyn Paiement, Paul Swanson, Kyle and Siri Hemsley, James and Erin Palicz, Alice Swytak, Judith

50 Americana 2013 Our Donors

Taylor, Gail Ford, Regina Moady, Ali Terry, Vernon and Chris Forkel, Gary and Lynn Morales, Paolo Tran, Christopher and Nguyen, Freer, Carolee Mulhern, Mary Tiffany Fried, James and Elizabeth Nakamura, George and Lucy Troop, Jane Fullerton Joint Union High School Nelson, Kris Tyrrell, Don District Oh, Tami Vazquez de Diriye, Esmeralda Garcia, Henry and Denise Olimberio, Joanne Vescial, Keith Garcia, Rod O’Toole, Michael and Catherine Villasenor, Doreen Gardner, Marisa Owens, Todd Wahbe, Randa Glover-Hill, Makisha Pagni, David and Terri Waheed, Abe Hardash, Peter Pelachik, Patricka Walker, Jane Harper, Ian Pierce, John and Tresa Welsh, Carol Hauge, Susan Piercy, Anna Wiggins, David Heinbuch, Danielle Pimental, Pam Woo, Donna Huesser, Will Rams, Harold Young, Lynette Hibbard, Mary Recinos, Jose Zusman, Dan Horsley, Jeff Reiland Beck, Kathleen Howard, Stacey Reza, Alan Sustaining Level Hunter, Jerry Ritchie, Ronald and Barbara Other contributions in 2012 Jeffredo, Marcia Rosenberg, Stuart Acosta, Stephanie Jones, Laquita Rydalch, Ina Armstrong, Eric Jones, Steve Sabato, Frank Armstrong, Thom Kalen, Jim Sain, Stephen Ashburn, Shirley Kenyon, Esther Sakuda, EF and LC Atkins, Blanca Kinrade, Kathleen Sato, Dee Ann Bandak, Michelle Krebs, Louis and Yvette Scanlon, Patrick Barretto, Jacqueline Kruse, Kathleen Scheerhorn, Steven and Diane Bennett, Richard and Paula Laguana-Ferinac, Renay Shawver, Dave and Jenny Billings, Ryan Lambros, John Sherrin, Tammy Bolduc, Camellia Latham, Lindsay and Carol Shettler, Teddy and Phyllis Bortz, Steven and Suzanna Lauderback, Sharon Shiner, Letitia and Larsen, Andrew Brandts, Joel Laveaga, Rebecca Silva, Obed Brosamer, Michael and Karleen Lawson, Velia Smith, Alan Brydges, Michael Lee, Hugh Spooner, Stephanie Cabillo, Patrick Letterman, Richard and Gloriane Stearns Moore, Kai Carter, Kelly Lichtman, Martin and Donna Stokes, Beth Carter-Johnson, Judy and Johnson, Lusch, Rod Strohmyer, Harry and Johnnie Ron Mana, Michael and Sandra Villagomez, Anissa Castle-Donovetsk, Victoria Marrocco, Gina Vurdien, Rajen Chen, Li-Yuan Marshall, Barbara Wada, Kathy Clark, Lisa Martinez, Aggie Walker, David and Kathleen Clay, Cathleen Martinez, Erlinda Wallace, Nadia Clear, Michael McGann, Michele Wendel, Phil and Barbie Cortez, Margaret McIntosh, Lisa Wesley, Helaine David, Frances and Jean McKnight, Richard Woodside, Sylvia De Roo, Robin McNealy-Hempstead, Beverly Zager, Gary Do, Dao Memole, Mr. and Mrs. Zakala, Carol Do, Neil Michelle, Deborah Dunn, Jennifer Mirmak, John and Dorothy

Americana 2013 51 Forest lawn Proudly Salutes

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We believe health isn’t an industry—it’s a cause. And there’s no better feeling than working together for a worthwhile cause. That’s why we’d like to thank the Cypress College Foundation. Because they share our dedication to helping make our community a healthier place to be.

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54 Americana 2013 proudly joins the Cypress College Foundation in congratulating this year’s honorees

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Americana 2013 55 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Salutes

Trevor Hoffman Man of the Year Kaiser Permanente Distinguished Business Partner

And the outstanding Citizens of the Year For their contributions to their community

Anaheim - Becky A. Areias Buena Park - Dale Eichman Cypress - Haze Saliture Garden Grove - William J. Dalton La Palma - John Alvis Los Alamitos/Rossmoor - Theresa E. Murphy Seal Beach - Esther S. Cummings Stanton - David Ronnenberg

Thank you for making a difference!

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Congratulations to Dale Eichman, Buena Park’s “Citizen of the Year”, Trevor Hoffman, “Man of the Year”, Kaiser Permanente, “Distinguished Business Partner” and all honorees at the 38th annual Americana Awards

Americana 2013 57 The Board of Directors and Staff of Precious Life Shelter Congratulate our Executive Director, Theresa Murphy Los Alamitos /Rossmoor Citizen of the Year 2013 Americana Awards!

Precious Life Shelter is a three phase residenƟal sup- porƟve services program for the homeless, pregnant, adult woman. The shelter is a private 501(C)3 non- prot located in Los Alamitos, California. Precious Life provides a safe, loving environment for the woman who has no such place to have her child. Our clients have chosen to work toward self-reliance for herself and her child. Whether she parents or places her child for adopƟon, PLS supports her throughout the process. For more informaƟon visit us online at www.preciouslifeshelter.org

58 Americana 2013 Americana 2013 59 60 Americana 2013 Edison International congratulates Trevor Hoffman Man of the Year

Kaiser Permanente Distinguished Business Partner

And the outstanding Citizens of the Year

Anaheim- Becky Areias Buena Park- Dale Eichman Cypress- Haze Saliture Garden Grove- Bill Dalton La Palma- John Alvis Los Alamitos/Rossmoor- Theresa Murphy Seal Beach- Esther Cummings Stanton- David Ronnenberg   

Americana 2013 61 62 Americana 2013 Congratulations

John Alvis

La Palma’s Americana Citizen of the Year 2013

You are a very deserving recipient of this prestigious award

You have been a great role model throughout your life as a teacher, community volunteer, public servant and always a true friend.

Joe & Lauree Aragona

Americana 2013 63 Congratulations to all of the 2013 Americana Honorees

Please join us for the Cypress College Foundation 28th Annual Golf Classic Monday, October 7, 2013 SeaCliff Country Club

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66 Americana 2013 Americana 2013 67 The North Orange County Community College District

CONGRATULATES

Trevor Hoffman Man of the Year

Kaiser Permanente Distinguished Business Partner

and the Citizens of the Year

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68 Americana 2013 Buena Park Noon Lions Congratulate Dale Eichman Recipient of 2013 Americana Citizen of the Year

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Congratulations to all of the Cypress College Foundation Americana Award recipients

Enjoy a happy & healthy celebration!

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Minds. Motivated. Associated Students of Cypress College

would like to thank all the patrons for their time, dedication, and financial support during these difficult times. AS is dedicated to promoting higher education while representing and supporting the students’ will and advocating their needs and concerns with passion, trust and teamwork.

Americana 2013 71 Congratulations From The City of Stanton

DavidAndreas Ronnenberg Psaras For Being Selected as Stanton’s Citizen of the Year

THE ENERGY OF » EDUCATION

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) salutes the Cypress College Foundation and its 38th Annual Americana Awards for its tireless work to enhance the developmental potential of students through excellence in care, education and advocacy. We believe that when every student is treated with dignity and compassion, the entire community benefits. Our support is one of the ways SoCalGas partners with the communities we serve. Natural gas is part of the clean energy solution.

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72 Americana 2013 power of u We’re proud to support the Cypress Community College Foundation.

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Warland Investments Company Congratulates Americana Man of the Year… Trevor Hoffman Special Thanks to all of the Citizens of the Year for Continuing to Make a Difference in so Many Lives within Your Community!

Americana 2013 73 Congratulations to all the Americana Honorees

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74 Americana 2013 Congratulations to Haze Saliture on being named Cypress Citizen of the Year by the Cypress College Foundation! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Mothers Against Drunk Driving and to Orange County! You are an inspiration to all those around you. We are privileged to have someone Todd Spitzer like you in our county. Orange County Supervisor Third District

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Americana 2013 75 Thank you for your exemplary commitment to education and our community.

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The City of La Palma Congratulates John Alvis on his selection as the

La Palma Citizen of the Year

76 Americana 2013 Congratulations Becky!

Congratulations Becky Areias!

We are so proud of our own Vice President on her You are a true inspiration as a Citizen of Anaheim wife, mother, friend, business Americana Award! owner and today especially a CITIZEN OF ANAHEIM! Our mission is to initiate, encourage, promote and actively participate to preserve and enhance the Our love, beauty of Anaheim. The Xanthos Family

Congratulations

BECKY AREIAS BECKY AREIAS Congratulations on being named Citizen of the Year for Anaheim. We are so proud of you and your Your commitment to the community is an well-deserved Americana Award amazing example for us all. We love you. From Everyone at Mike, Christine, Ryan & Courtney Barth Hilgenfeld Mortuary Rich, Debra, Alyssa & Jenna Powers Darrell, Jerry, Brett, Robert, Sergio & Pat Pina, Chuck, Alice, Denise, Patty R., Patty G., Rachel & Ruby Christiansen Susan, Stacy, Chris, Leise, Jason, Jessica & Jaxon English Carl, and Jimmy Eric, Leslie, Tyler & Tori Thompkins Joe, Nadine, Allie & Sammie Miller

Americana 2013 77 La Palma Kiwanis Congratulates John M. Alvis La Palma Citizen of the Year

78 Americana 2013 You inspire the future.

You believe in the transformational power of a classroom. You light the way for a new generation of students. Your commitment creates the leaders of tomorrow. For your dedication to education, we salute you.

Union Bank is proud to support Cypress College and sponsor the Americana Awards.

Cypress Branch – 4125 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630 Miriam Melville, Branch Manager, 714-826-0577

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©2013 Union Bank, N.A. Sponsored by Union Bank February 23, 2013 I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generosity. As I humbly stood waiting for my name to be called [at the Scholarship Awards ceremony], I walked proud and full of emotion as I heard my name through the loud speakers. After I was photographed, I sat down and then opened up the brochure in order to see my name once more, and that is when it hit me; I was overcome with an immense feeling of appreciation as I thought to myself about what a prestigious recognition I just received. The feeling of accomplishment that I felt at that moment will remain with me forever.

It is people like you who give me the strength and motivation to keep my dream alive of earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I am inspired like never before. Your thoughtful donation helps me as I continue my plight to better myself and those around me. Helping this world to become a better place is my ultimate goal in life, and you have lit a fire beneath me! I extend my heart out to you to say ‘thank you’ for helping me in my time of need.

--Cypress College Scholarship Recipient

Minds. Motivated.