National Charity League’s 2011 Debutantes Introduced at Lake Sherwood




Amanda Ruth Boone

Amanda Ruth Boone

National Charity League Inc. Conejo Valley Chapter introduced its 2011 Debutantes as part of its annual New Member and Debutante Announcement Tea on Sun., May 15 at Sherwood Country Club. The Debutantes, along with the senior Ticktockers, have contributed more than 11,000 collective hours during their six-year membership in the league. Incoming new Ticktockers and their mothers were also presented.

National Charity League is a nonprofit, mother-daughter organization supporting local community agencies and charities. The Conejo Valley Chapter assists 15 philanthropies in the area. The organization raises funds through its annual Day of Giving fundraiser and its Thousand Oaks thrift shop, Fibber McGee’s Closet.

Money raised is distributed among the philanthropies. In addition, college scholarships are awarded to young women at local high schools. Working together, mothers and daughters experience the rewards of volunteering their time and energy to help others. Girls typically enter the program as seventh-grade Ticktockers and continue through their senior year, when they may choose to become a Debutante.

This year’s Debutantes have made a large contribution to Conejo Valley. In celebration of their six years of service, they will be presented at the Conejo Valley Chapter’s National Charity League Ball in November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.

The following are the National Charity League Debutantes and senior Ticktockers for 2011.

Amanda Ruth Boone

Amanda Ruth Boone attends Viewpoint School where she has excelled in both athletics and academics. She is a member of the Science Honor Society, CORE (the school’s community service honor society), the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society and the Viewpoint VEX Robotics Club. She is art editor of the school’s literary magazine, The Aspects. Amanda is also a member of the Cum Laude Society. She is an AP scholar and has been on the headmaster’s list for all four years at Viewpoint. She has been on the varsity cheerleading squad and varsity swim team for four years. Amanda is also a lifeguard and certified professional rescuer. She is also on the Calabasas Waves Club Swim Team and is certified in open water scuba. Amanda excelled in National Charity League as well, logging more than 600 hours of community service in her six years in NCL. She plans to attend Rice University in the fall, where she will major in engineering. Amanda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boone of Westlake Village.

Chloe Elizabeth France

Chloe Elizabeth France attends Agoura High School where she is active as vice president of the Associated Student Body (ASB). She is the founder and organizer of the Acoustic Afternoon Awareness Concert for an on-campus organization. In NCL, Chloe has served as class president, as well as other offices, and has received many recognition awards and given more than 650 hours of community service. She plans to pursue a career in nonprofit administration and business. Chloe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Charles France of Westlake Village.

Catherine Jean Gebhardt

Catherine Jean Gebhardt attends Westlake High School where she is a scholar athlete in basketball for all four years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, ASB, French Club and California Scholarship Federation. She is a yearbook staff writer/ editor, member of the homecoming court, AP Scholar with honor and an ASG Unsung Hero. She is also a youth deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church and a youth commission participant. Catherine plans to study journalism at the University of Georgia in the fall, and pursue a career in writing and philanthropy. Catherine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Alan Gebhardt of Thousand Oaks.

Caroline Elizabeth Geckle

Caroline Elizabeth Geckle attends Viewpoint School where she is a member of CORE, the school’s community service honor society. She is the yearbook design editor as well as a member of French Club, Dance Conservatory and the dance team. She received the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award and was on the honor roll all four years of high school. Caroline is also active in the Centennial Teen Guild for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She plans to attend USC in the fall, where she will study liberal arts. Caroline is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy James Geckle of Westlake Village.

Andrea Noelle Kemp

Andrea Noelle Kemp attends Westlake High School where she serves as assistant editor and people editor on the yearbook. She is vice president of SADD, junior varsity spirit cheerleader, competition cheerleader and member of the California Scholarship Federation. She received a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship program and received a 100- hour pin/volunteer award from Los Robles Hospital. She has been involved with Relay for Life for six years. Andrea logged 800 hours of community service in six years in NCL, where she has received numerous awards. She plans to attend UC Santa Barbara in the fall where she will major in communication. Andrea is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffrey Kemp of Thousand Oaks.

Nicoletta Marie LaForgia

Nicoletta Marie LaForgia attends Oaks Christian High School where she is on the var- sity golf team. She received Best Photo Awards in her junior and senior year. Nicoletta traveled to foreign countries four times for mission work: Uganda twice, India and Guatemala. She plans to attend the University of the Pacific in the fall and pursue a career in teaching and psychology. Nicoletta is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Frank LaForgia of Westlake Village.

Nicole Rachel LaFountaine

Nicole Rachel LaFountaine attends Agoura High School where she has played volleyball all four years. She is captain of the varsity team. She has held leadership positions in club volleyball and youth programs at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Nicole plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall and pursue a career in speech therapy. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Alan LaFountaine of Agoura Hills.

Melissa Kate Levinsohn

Melissa Kate Levinsohn attends La Reina High School where she is yearbook editorin chief, Campus Ministry core team leader, and a student council and yearbook representative. She is a member of the California Scholarship Federation and a recipient of the Student Council Service Award. Melissa has danced en pointe ballet for 10 years and received numerous awards from NCL. In the fall, she plans to attend Southern Methodist University and pursue a career in elementary education. Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mitchell Levinsohn of Westlake Village.

Gillian Rachel Lloyd

Gillian Rachel Lloyd attends Oaks Christian High School where she is in National Honors Society and Lions Voice. She has been on the headmaster’s list every semester for four years, is a top 10-percent class Lions scholar, a four-year varsity letterman in track and field, and a member of the Oaks Christian equestrian team. She has received numerous awards for her track and field and academic achievements. She is the school record holder in the 4-by-400 relay. Gillian is a Eucharistic minister at St. Maximilian Kolbe Cathlic Church and a Foxfield little sister mentor. She is attending Wake Forest University in the fall. Gillian is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kenneth Lloyd of Westlake Village.

Claire Marie Martone

Claire Marie Martone attends Agoura High School where she is the junior varsity captain of the dance team and a member of Link Crew. She has held many offices in her Ticktocker class of NCL, and received numerous service awards. She plans to attend Humboldt State University and pursue a career in physical therapy. Claire is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Anthony Martone of Westlake Village.

Alexandra Michele Rice

Alexandra Michele Rice attends Oaks Christian High School where she is in National Honors Society. She is the yearbook editor, plays varsity basketball, a member of the Oaks Lion leadership program and an admissions ambassador. She made the headmaster’s list every semester and is in the top 5 percent of her class. Alexandra was the second-place award recipient in the American Math Competition in 10th and 12th grade. She is an active member of the Children’s Hospital Teen Guild. Alexandra received a certificate of merit from the Society of Women Engineers and a Conejo Valley Photography award. Alexandra plans to attend Georgetown University in the fall. She is the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. William Alan Rice of Westlake Village.

Melissa Nicole Ryan

Melissa Nicole Ryan attends Agoura High School where she will be in the first graduating class of the International Baccalaureate program. She is also captain of the varsity dance team and a gold seal bearer of the California Scholarship Federation. Melissa is active at Westminster Presbyterian Church. She will attend Loyola Marymount University in the fall. Melissa is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Randall Todd Ryan of Agoura Hills.

Jillian Joyce Stephens

Jillian Joyce Stephens attends La Reina High School where she is an AP scholar in four subjects and an Honor Thespian in the International Thespian Society. She is a KAIROS senior retreat speaker and leader. She is stage manager and tech president of the Regent Performers. Jillian is an acolyte at the Church of the Epiphany and a Shooting Star Award recipient at Los Robles Hospital. She plans to attend the University of Portland in the fall. Jillian is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Gordon Stephens of Oak Park.

Holly Catherine Grace Tavera

Holly Catherine Grace Tavera attends Viewpoint School where she excels in science. In the fall she plans to study premed at Arizona State University, and pursue a career as a surgeon. Holly is the daughter of Michael Anthony Tavera and Diane Michelle Weiss, both of Westlake Village.

Emily Rose Tejeda

Emily Rose Tejeda attends Agoura High School where she has held various positions in Student Council. She has been a member of the honor roll for four years, and an officer of the Math Honor Society. She is a member of the California Scholarship Federation and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. She will be honored as a salutatorian and CSF Gold Seal Bearer at her graduation in June. Emily has represented both the Westlake Village Rotary Club and the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation at leadership programs in the last few years. She will attend UCLA in the fall with a major in public health and a minor in Spanish. Emily is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth John Tejeda of Agoura Hills.

Ashley Rose Tesoriero

Ashley Rose Tesoriero attends Viewpoint High School where she is a member of CORE, the school’s community service honor society. She is also a member of the Children’s’ Hospital Los Angeles Teen Guild. Ashley plans to major in communications and business and become the creative director of Vogue! She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Tesoriero of Thousand Oaks.

Emily Jane Turner

Emily Jane Turner attends Westlake High School where she is a member of the National Honors Society and California Scholarship Federation Gold Seal Bearer. She has been a member of the varsity cross country and track team, choir, honors/AP student and scholar athlete for four years, as well as a Key Club Charity Ambassador. In addition to numerous awards in athletics and academics, Emily won the Ronald Reagan Legacy Foundation Freedom Fellow Award. She has given 770 hours to the community through National Charity League. Emily plans to major in psychology at UC Santa Barbara in the fall. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Turner of Thousand Oaks.

Taylor Marie Wong

Taylor Marie Wong attends Agoura High School where she is captain of the varsity tennis team. She was recently MVP of the team and reached the CIF finals. Taylor will attend Loyola Marymount University in the fall, majoring in film and production. She would like to pursue a career in producing, directing and editing in the entertainment field. Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wong of Westlake Village.

Congratulations to all the Debs and Ticktockers!


Chloe Elizabeth France

Chloe Elizabeth France

Catherine Jean Gebhardt

Catherine Jean Gebhardt

Caroline Elizabeth Geckle

Caroline Elizabeth Geckle

Andrea Noelle Kemp

Andrea Noelle Kemp

Nicoletta Marie LaForgia

Nicoletta Marie LaForgia

Nicole Rachel LaFountaine

Nicole Rachel LaFountaine

Melissa Kate Levinsohn

Melissa Kate Levinsohn

Gillian Rachel Lloyd

Gillian Rachel Lloyd

Claire Marie Martone

Claire Marie Martone

Alexandra Michele Rice

Alexandra Michele Rice

Melissa Nicole Ryan

Melissa Nicole Ryan

Jillian Joyce Stephens

Jillian Joyce Stephens

Holly Catherine Grace Tavera

Holly Catherine Grace Tavera

Emily Rose Tejeda

Emily Rose Tejeda

Ashley Rose Tesoriero

Ashley Rose Tesoriero

Emily Jane Turner

Emily Jane Turner

Taylor Marie Wong

Taylor Marie Wong

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