Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves.

Jessica Bruno Jessica Bruno, daughter of Phillip and Susan Bruno, has a passion for the performing arts. While at Santa Su, Jessie participated in the dance, theater and choir departments and served as president of the Musical Theater Club, treasurer of the Choir Club, and vice president and fundraising chair of the Thespian Club.

She was also active in her church youth group.

With a 3.8 GPA, Jessie earned a certificate of recognition in vocal music, honors in musical theater and high honors in theater. She graduated with chords from the International Thespian Society.

Jessie called theater teacher Melissa Albertson her mentor.

"She's been integral in my development as an actress and as a person."

The 18yearold said that besides her drama classes, her favorite classes in high school were English classes—in particular, poetry with John Beck and British literature with Pamela Bradley.

Sree Chinreddy Jessie will major in theater at either Cal State Northridge or Moorpark College. If she attends Moorpark College, she plans to transfer to UCLA. Her ultimate goal is to act on the stage and screen and to teach at the high school or university level.

Sree Chinreddy, daughter of Ramireddy and Padma Chinreddy, was president and founder of Model United Nations on campus, editor of the school newspaper, vice president of the Magazine Club and treasurer of the California Scholarship Federation.

The academic awards she's won include the National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award, Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, Caltech Signature Award and Rensselaer Medal.

Sree worked as a tutor at Kumon Learning Center and is proficient in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form.

Sree is heading to UC Berkeley in the fall to study physical sciences. She's considering medical or business school for the future.

Anne Welker, daughter of Gregg Welker and Beth Perry, had a cumulative 4.3 GPA in high school. Her favorite subject was math, calculus in particular because it is logical.

Anne Welker Anne served as secretary for the Rotary International service club called Interact and was a member of Santa Su's prom committee. She is a lifetime member of the California Scholarship Federation.

In her spare time, she volunteered for knitting charities, including Warm Woolies and Afghans for Afghans. Anne said her mother has had the biggest impact on her life so far.

"My mother has taught me compassion and to love crafts of all types."

The 17-year-old will attend Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo in the fall. In 10 years, Anne hopes to have a career in genetics, devoting her time to helping people with genetic disorders. An animal lover, she plans to have "tons of pets," too, including cats, dogs, chickens and sheep.

Jennifer Mairose, daughter of Arthur and Sarah Mairose, prefers to stay behind the scenes rather than in front of the camera. While at school, the aspiring professional producer served as president of the Video Club, producer of KSSHS broadcasting and producer of the spring musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

Jennifer Mairose She also organized two film festivals, shot film for the Cajun Festival and produced video for Simi Sunset Rotary Club, which selected Jennifer to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

The 18yearold said her favorite instructor at Santa Su was Irene Silbert, who teaches stagecraft and broadcasting.

"She's been the one to push me to expand on my cinematography, editing and producing skills," Jennifer said. "She's not only pushed me, but also arranged for doors to be opened to me in the video world and (built) up my contacts."

Jennifer plans to attend the New York Film Academy to learn how to make documentaries. Her career goal is to be working as a producer in a broadcast studio in Hollywood.

Himani Nadgauda, daughter of Shankar and Reshma Nadgauda, hopes to one day be a successful scientist. She got a head start on this goal her junior year when she volunteered in Simi Valley Hospital's intensive care unit.

Himani Nadgauda During high school, Himani held leadership positions in Key Club, mock trial team, International Club and California Scholarship Federation.

In addition, she began a battery collection and disposal project her junior year, was a representative on the Simi Valley Youth Council her senior year and performed in the Indian Friends Association's annual fundraiser.

Himani's favorite subjects were AP chemistry and AP calculus, which she said helped her realize her love for math and science. This fall the 17-year-old will head to UC Berkeley, where she will major in bioengineering.

When asked who has had the biggest influence on her life so far, she named her dad.

"He's been a role model for me throughout my life and I aspire to live by the same ideals and morals as my dad," Himani said.