Emily La Cagnin
Favorite Subject: AP Biology
School Memories: Toughest senior class, Physics. “I will always remember being part of the Soquel High Band and being a part of the wonderful community that exists within the music department.”
College: UC Berkeley
Parents: Stacy and Joel La Cagnin
Beau Baiocchi
Favorite Subject: Social Studies – International Affairs
School Memories: Track team long distance runner, School Band. “I’ll take with me the fun, the band trips, the hard work, the friends, the fire alarm evacuations and the excitement for learning I gained here.”
College: George Washington University, Washington, DC
Parents: Betsy D’Aezzo, Steve Baiocchi
Belen Vega
Favorite Subject: Chemistry, Language Composition
School Memories: “Trying new things and making new friends.”
College: UC Davis
Parents: Juan and Mana Vega
Miles Luhn
Favorite Subject: Math and Music
School Memories: Playing piano in the band and for my friends. “I’m going to take (with me) the great social skills and atmosphere that I got from the student body and especially the band here at SHS.”
College: UC Berkeley
Parents: Chris Luhn and Elaine Pinkernell
Kiana Charles
Favorite Subject: AP Biology
School Memories: The sciences and the time to think. “I will always cherish the lasting friendships and memories I made at Soquel High School.”
College: UCLA
Parent: Olga Gallardo
Gina Szychowski
Favorite Subject: AP Biology
School Memories: Great science department. “The sense of community and lasting friendship I have made.”
College: UC Santa Barbara
Parents: Esther and Mark Szychowski
Carly Kay
Favorite Subject: AP Biology
School Memories: Learning how to communicate. “Soquel High has taught me to always appreciate where you are and to take advantage of a supportive community.”
College: UC Santa Barbara
Parents: Andy and Kelly Kay
Amber Carlton
Favorite Subject: AP (Advanced Placement) Biology
School Memories: Senior Class President, Student Council, leadership opportunities. “The school’s strong sense of community and support has really allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and grow as a person.”
College: UCLA
Parents: Kim and Mike Carlton
Sanna Linnea Erikson Titus
Favorite Subject: Chemistry and Graphic Design
School Memories: Red Cross Club. “The tight-knit and loving community of Soquel High has shown me that life I what you make it!”
College: University of Washington – Seattle, WA
Parents: Li Erikson and Douglas Titus
Nicholas Vincent
Favorite Subject: Math
School Memories: Sports: football, basketball and track. “I’ll take with me al the good memories I have with my boys.”
College: Cal Poly – Engineering
Parents: Kathy and Dave Vincent
Editors Note: Our thanks to Viyada Weng of Soquel High School for making this possible each year.