2009 Coronet Award Winners

By Sabrina Syed, Student Life Editor

“History books tell us that the Coronet or small crown was used as early as the ninth cenutry as a “symbol of nobility.” Beginning with the fourteenth century the Barons wore the Coronet as a symbol of authority which they had achieved either through service to their country or by exceptional valor on the field of battle. The Coronet was worn only on significant occasions; consequently, as time passed, it was made from gold or silver and decorated with precious stones. The Coronet Award thus became the Baron\’s most prized and valuable possession.

The Coronet Award presented on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 is also a symbol of nobility, of it is the highest recognition that Fountain Valley High School can bestow upon a student. It has been attained through either outstanding achievement or service, or both. Some students have excelled in and are honored in more than one subject. However, a student may only win one Coronet Award in any given year. It is hoped that his Coronet Award will become their most prized and valuable possession.” – FVHS Coronet Award description

Congratulations to the 2009 Coronet Award Winners!

Publications
Victoria Yee

Business
Sabrina Solouki

Consumer and Family Studies
Tracy Jimenez

Foreign Language – French
Caitlin MacKenzie

Foreign Language – Japanese
Jacqueline Ho

Foreign Language – Spanish
Susie Toumanian

Vocal Music
Andrew Campos

Social Science
Luke Bonham

Instrumental Music
Richard Ludlow

Performing Units
Sophia Lam

Language Arts
Megan Garrity

School Service and Leadership
Jesse Dalton

Math
Anthony Pham

Theater Arts
Carisa Marino

Visual Arts
Rachel Meads
Kristin Stoyanova

Science
Sean Trinh

Girls Athletics
Amanda Young

Boys Athletics
Arthur O\’Keefe

Duo-Finalists
Melissa Beasley-Henderson
Zongwei Li
Alan Nguyen
Panayota Rigas
Tim Xue

Prix d\’Honneur
Zongwei Li
Victoria Yee