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  • Ava Villacorte was a recipient of the Lovis Foundation Hero Award
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    Ava Villacorte was a recipient of the Lovis Foundation Hero Award
    Ava Villacorte (MT, ‘27) was a recipient of the Lovis Foundation Hero Award for her volunteer work in surrounding communities. The Lovis Foundation aims to bring joy to overlooked youth – especially those with disabilities – through events, awards, and supporting community programs.
  • OCSA Students performed in production of "Something Rotten"
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    OCSA Students performed in production of "Something Rotten"
    The students listed below took part in the Ingrid Green Performing Arts’ 2025 production of “Something Rotten.”

    Bella Dorman (MT, ‘27) as Beatrice
    Mali Molina (MT, ‘28) as Minstrel
    Ella Paulsen (IA, ‘29) - Ensemble
    Sophie Paulsen (MT, ‘27) - Ensemble
    Sasha Tolkachev (MT, ‘27) as Portia
    Jake Villanueva (MT, ‘27) as Nigel Bottom
  • Logan Bailey made his feature film debut as the voice of Pandy Paws in “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie"
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    Logan Bailey made his feature film debut as the voice of Pandy Paws in “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie"
    Logan Bailey (MT, ‘29) made his feature film debut as the voice of Pandy Paws in “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” which premiered in theatres worldwide in September 2025. Ahead of the release, Logan walked the red carpet and celebrated with cast and crew at the official premiere event at The Grove in Los Angeles.
  • Noelani Pese won the Miss Placentia’s Teen Pageant
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    Noelani Pese won the Miss Placentia’s Teen Pageant
    Noelani Pese (MT, ‘26) won the Miss Placentia’s Teen Pageant in February 2025. Miss Placentia’s Teen Pageant is a program for young women ages 14 to 28 that serves as a stepping stone to competing at the state and national levels, with the goal of earning scholarships and participating in community service.
  • Savannah Grace Mosley was cast as Jasmine in Northwest Theater Lab's production of "Aladdin"
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    Savannah Grace Mosley was cast as Jasmine in Northwest Theater Lab's production of "Aladdin"
    Savannah Grace Mosley (MT, ‘29) was cast as Jasmine in Northwest Theater Lab’s Summer 2025 production of “Aladdin,” directed by Gill Vaughn-Spenser. Located in Puyallup, Washington, Northwest Theater Lab is a theatre-rich, education-forward environment built just for kids and teens.
  • Vivian Gutierrez was elected and installed as the Far West Regional Teen Secretary of Jack and Jill of America Inc
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    Vivian Gutierrez was elected and installed as the Far West Regional Teen Secretary of Jack and Jill of America Inc
    Vivian Gutierrez (MT, ‘28) was elected and installed as the Far West Regional Teen Secretary of Jack and Jill of America Inc. She ran against four other candidates and succeeded with majority votes in two ballots.
  • Yunah Choi played the role of Belinda Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol”
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    Yunah Choi played the role of Belinda Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol”
    Yunah Choi (MT, ‘29) played the role of Belinda Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Repertory from late November to December 2025.
  • Ava Gray and Jake Villanueva were selected for Candle Masterclass with Hugh Jackman
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    Ava Gray and Jake Villanueva were selected for Candle Masterclass with Hugh Jackman
    Ava Gray (FTV, ‘29) and Jake Villanueva (MT, ‘27) were selected by Segerstrom Center for the Arts to receive personalized coaching from Hugh Jackman in a Candlelight Master Class, as well as performing alongside him in a special concert event in December 2025.