Capistrano Coast National Charity League Honors Graduating Seniors

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), recently honored their 21 graduating seniors in an elegant evening of dinner, dancing and memories. These young ladies, from south Orange County, have completed over 3200 hours of community service for local philanthropies throughout their six year NCL experience.

Over 350 friends, family and other Chapter members gathered at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point to recognize these seniors in a ceremony that included tributes to the girls and their families. Those in attendance were enriched by each senior’s personal speech and video slide show highlighting the hallmarks of her life and her favorite memories of her participation in NCL with her mother. Family and friends joined in the celebration with dancing until midnight.

The graduating seniors are: Anneka Allert of Dana Hills High School; Katelynn Baird of Capistrano Valley Christian School; Kelin Benrubi of Dana Hills High School; Brianna Berkson of Saddleback College; Natalie Craig of Dana Hills High School; Caroline Fallon of Dana Hills High School; Hannah Getz of Santa Margarita Catholic High School; Bailey Howe of Orange County School of the Arts; Gillian Klabouch of Dana Hills High School; Jessica Larson of San Juan Hills High School; Alexandra Lee of San Juan Hills High School; Emily Moran of JSerra Catholic High School; Madison Myers of Dana Hills High School; Morgan Nusz of Dana Hills High School; Annika Roe of Dana Hills High School; Kendra Shreve of San Juan Hills High School; Leah Ten Eyck of Dana Hills High School; Emma Tilton of San Juan Hills High School; Sydney Toole of Dana Hills High School; Katherine Whitham of Dana Hills High School; and Caroline Wyckoff of San Juan Hills High School.

National Charity League, Inc. is a mother/daughter organization dedicated to serving 28 local philanthropies while fostering the mother/daughter relationship. Members commit to a six-year program, from 7th to 12th grade, centered on community service. They participate in philanthropic work, educational activities, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL was honored as the Most Outstanding Chapter by its national organization in 2010 and 2015. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL represents the areas of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo.

Picture white dresses: Back row, left to right; Hannah Getz, Katelynn Baird, Emma Tilton, Jessica Larson, Brianna Berkson, Madison Myers, Kate Whitham, Morgan Nusz, Anneka Allert, Caroline Wyckoff, Emily Moran, Gillian Klabouch, Natalie Craig. Front row, left to right; Alexandra Lee, Bailey Howe, Kendra Shreve, Annika Roe, Kelin Benrubi, Caroline Fallon and Sydney Toole. Not pictured: Leah Ten Eyck

Photo credit: Leslie Bird, Bird Studios