La Quinta High

10372 McFadden Ave.

Westminster 92683-7098

(714) 663-6315

* Enrollment: 1,560

* Established: 1963

* Team name: Aztecs

* Principal: James Monahan

* Valedictorians: Daniel Kai-Wen Chan, Julie Huynh, Angelica Than Nguyen, Khoi Xuan Thai and Joanne Thuy-Van Vu

* Winning moments: Two computer centers; new student dropoff and pickup area; Disney Teacher of the Year Steve Hensley; city Teacher of the Year Kathryn Griffith; Disney Writing Award winner Trang Trieu

* In the works: Curriculum adapted to meet new state education standards; preparation for high school exit exam; integrate computer technology into curriculum

* Graduation: 3 p.m. June 20 at Bolsa Grande High stadium

SENIOR STANDOUT

Sarah Elizabeth Villasenor of Santa Ana

* Achievements: Named Associated Student Body president; junior class president; freshman class vice president; drama club president; varsity cheerleading co-captain; Honor roll; Aztec of the Month; Senior Girl of the Month; drama award for performance in “The Miracle Worker”; listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students”

* Connections: Participated in Mock Trial; Girls’ League; Vietnamese and French clubs; enjoys painting, dancing, writing; volunteered at Acacia Adult Day services; Broadway on Tour Children’s Theatre

* Ambitions: Attend Marymount Manhattan College in New York; pursue career as an actress, marine biologist, cheer coach, French teacher and activities director at Acacia Adult Day services

* Family: Father is Larry; mother is Maureen; brothers are Mark, Mike, Kevin, Larry and Greg; sisters are Monique, Stephanie, Maureen, Jennifer, Tina and Kelly

* Claim to fame: Appeared on OCN in seventh grade

THE SENIOR CLASS: 312