Each year, at a Spring reception, La Canada High School, along with the other four LCUSD schools and La Cañada Council PTA, gives Continuing Service and Golden Oak Awards to individuals who go “above and beyond” in supporting our school and our students. Parents, teachers, staff, and community members are eligible for the award and each year in the Fall we solicit nominations for the Founders Day Award. A committee headed last year by Sharon Grey reviewed all nominations and selected winners for last school year. Here are the winners for the 2020-21 school year:
Please join the LCHS PTSA in recognizing the 2021 Founders Day recipients, announced on February 23, 2021:
Jack has volunteered his time and talents to help the young people of our community in many ways since his children started kindergarten in 2001. His roles have spanned coach, fund raiser, teacher and volunteer leader.
He coached youth soccer and softball emphasizing good sportsmanship, hard work, and being a good teammate. He taught an extra-curricular Journalism class to interested 5th & 6th graders that led to the publication of a student generated newspaper. He has spent countless hours supporting the Choral Parents Association (CPA). Even in his role as co-President of CPA, he has found time to fundraise for the Spartan Booster Club. Mackenzie is an enthusiastic and generous volunteer who shares his time and talents with La Canada schools(Honorary Service Award unless otherwise indicated.)
| Year | Winner | Award Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kelly Armaly | |
| Sun R. Chung | ||
| Maria Videla Juniel | ||
| Jeremy and Julie Milbrodt | ||
| Bill Lively | ||
| Rachel Zooi | ||
| Alice Hastings | ||
| 2019 | Justin Valassidis | |
| Laura Deans | ||
| Susan Moore | ||
| Frances Delgatty | ||
| Judy Kwon | ||
| 2018 | David Haxton | |
| Bob Huson | ||
| Mike Kauffman | ||
| Natalie Kouyoumdjian | ||
| Lori Moody (Haxton) | Golden Oak | |
| Chris Roberts | Continuing Service | |
| 2017 | Sarah Beattie | |
| Sonia Bradley | Continuing Service | |
| Christie Clarkson | Continuing Service | |
| Laura Strametz | Golden Oak | |
| Victor Torres | ||
| 2016 | Leanne Forshager | |
| A.J. Jones | ||
| Ian McFeat | ||
| Rosanne Morrison | ||
| Linda Richman | Continuing Service | |
| Merissa Sadler | ||
| 2015 | Maureen Borland | Continuing Service |
| Carlos Martinez | ||
| Vineda Mitchell | ||
| Lucy Pelletier | ||
| Kathy Seuylemezian | ||
| 2014 | Reda Hanna | |
| Kathy Harb | Continuing Service | |
| Samantha Heer | Continuing Service | |
| Celina Lew | Continuing Service | |
| Gayle Nicholls-Ali | ||
| Vicki Schwartz | ||
| 2013 | Justin Eick | |
| Jennifer Herzer | ||
| Deena Keys | ||
| Lori Moody (Haxton) | Continuing Service | |
| Joy Smith | ||
| Jason Stone | ||
| 2012 | Christie Frandsen | Continuing Service |
| Becky Lankey | Continuing Service | |
| Jamie Lewsadder | ||
| Jackie Luzak | Continuing Service | |
| Sue Wright | Continuing Service | |
| 2011 | Jeff Brookey | |
| Shelley Buck | ||
| Linda Kimball | ||
| Anne Tryba | ||
| Steve Zimmerman | ||
| 2010 | Paul & Cindy Gilbert | |
| Mo Hurlbutt | ||
| Rick Mohney | ||
| Cayce Sheppard | Continuing Service | |
| Sally Spangler | ||
| The 2009 LCHS Grad Night Committee | ||
| 2009 | Claudia Alequin | |
| Damon Dragos | ||
| Hilary Gregg | ||
| Cynthia Roye | ||
| Daniel Yoder | ||
| 2008 | Christine Burrows | |
| Jim Cartnal | ||
| Karen Mathison | Golden Oak | |
| Deputy Todd Samms | ||
| Tom Traeger | ||
| 2007 | Jim Harvey | |
| Michele Listo | ||
| Linda Matchie | ||
| Randy Strapazon | ||
| Beth Waas | ||
| 2006 | Joanne Davidson | |
| Susan Fleming | ||
| Laura Hicklin | ||
| Melinda Horwith | ||
| Joanne Lew | ||
| 2005 | Jean Kawakami | Continuing Service |
| Mike Leininger | Continuing Service | |
| Mary Motia | Continuing Service | |
| Tom Reynolds | ||
| Lorie Marie Rios | ||
| 2004 | Judy Cosgrove | |
| Rita Harwood | ||
| Christine Kim | ||
| LCHS Music Parents | ||
| Aileen Peterson | ||
| 2003 | Kim Beattie | |
| Cathy Geisbauer | ||
| Mary Jane Hufstedler | Continuing Service | |
| Kathy Kumagai | ||
| Morgan Spiecker | Golden Oak | |
| 2002 | Terry Engler | |
| Jan Guerrero | ||
| Vicki Ho | ||
| Karen Kiefer | ||
| Lindsay Ward | Continuing Service | |
| Tanya Wilson | ||
| 2001 | Linda Fors | |
| Myrna McCune | ||
| Karen Mealiffe | Continuing Service | |
| Bob Miller | Continuing Service | |
| Ginny Wetzel | ||
| 2000 | Craig Franzen | |
| Kathryn Mayer | ||
| Georgia Moses | ||
| Wes Seastrom | ||
| Richard Weld | ||
| 1999 | Debra Dane | |
| Phil Despard | ||
| Lindsay Epstein | Continuing Service | |
| Mary Lou Langedyke | Continuing Service | |
| Javier Rocha | ||
| 1998 | Randy & Mike Bayard | |
| Michael Carney | ||
| Anthony Dicks | Very Special Person | |
| Julie Miller | ||
| Wendy Nicoll | Continuing Service | |
| Hope Ricewasser | ||
| 1997 | Pat & Harold Henderson | |
| John Kelsey | Continuing Service | |
| Julie Miller | ||
| Carol Mollet | Continuing Service | |
| 1996 | Patty Compeau | Continuing Service |
| Mary Ruth Dicks | ||
| Carri Pollock | Continuing Service | |
| Dallas Raines | Honorary Life | |
| Mimi Song | ||
| Lani Wile | Continuing Service | |
| 1995 | Sherrill Carbonetti | Golden Oak |
| Kavitha Krishnan | ||
| Nancy Pickett | ||
| Elizabeth Rose | Continuing Service | |
| Mary Walsten | ||
| 1994 | Jinny Dalbeck | |
| Cappy Mieding | ||
| Ellie Slack | ||
| 1993 | Louie Bilowitz | |
| Carol Brown | ||
| Martha Osher | ||
| 1992 | Charlene Cundey | |
| Mary Jane Huffstedler | ||
| Carol Pollock | Continuing Service | |
| Margo Walter | ||
| 1991 | Marina Chahine | |
| Tema Halpern | ||
| John Siegler | ||
| Cynthia Smither | ||
| 1990 | Doug Coe | Continuing Service |
| Bonnie Falin | ||
| Tom Hofman | ||
| Noreen Kukkonen | ||
| Carol Liu | ||
| 1989 | Evie Aguilar | |
| Nancy Evans | ||
| Susan Hamre | ||
| Fred Hansen | ||
| 1988 | Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bender | Certificate of Appreciation |
| Elizabeth Rose | ||
| Dede Whitney | ||
| 1987 | Voytek Dolinski | |
| Becky Gelhaar | ||
| Mary Lou Langdyke | ||
| Karen Mealiffe | ||
| Rosalie Plowaty | ||
| 1986 | Liz Argue | |
| Tanya Beglitsoff | Certificate of Appreciation | |
| Jane Cooney | ||
| Don Hagen | ||
| Julia Hastings | ||
| Gary Lievre | ||
| 1985 | Jan Downhower | |
| George Madatian | ||
| Margaret Pankratz | ||
| Don Schaafsma | ||
| Lourene Vail | Continuing Service | |
| 1984 | Iris Douglas | |
| Karen Johnson | ||
| Don Miller | ||
| 1983 | Mary Ann Andrews | |
| Glen Perrin | ||
| George Wartenberg | ||
| 1982 | Jane Malmgren | |
| Clover Moffat | ||
| Nancy Palermo | ||
| Wealthy Slattery | ||
| 1981 | Marilyn Colyar | |
| Jim Harvey | ||
| John Lusche, Sr. | ||
| Donald Nydam | ||
| Barbara Roberts | ||
| 1980 | Nancy Francis | |
| Marilyn Pieroni | ||
| Dennis Sanchez | ||
| Thelma Stanley | ||
| 1979 | Jerry Klocek | |
| Carolyn Northern | ||
| Wesley C. Seastrom | ||
| Helen Smith | ||
| 1978 | Silsby Eastman | |
| Joseph Kidushim | ||
| 1977 | Sue Schechter | |
| Richard Wilkinson | Continuing Service | |
| 1976 | John Beger | |
| Lois Brough | ||
| 1975 | John Kelsey | |
| Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Larsen | ||
| 1974 | Mary Jane Ellis | |
| James McDonnell | ||
| 1973 | Rahla Hall | |
| 1972 | Anne Christopher | |
| Robert Hoagland | ||
| 1971 | Sally Moore | |
| John Murphy | ||
| 1970 | Gerry Bittner | |
| Fred Hansen | ||
| 1969 | Richard DeGrey | |
| 1968 | Virginia Frank | |
| 1967 | Douglas Coe | |
| 1966 | James Eaton | |
| 1965 | Ruth Lindegren | |
| 1964 | Jane Hogle |
