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Malibu Woman’s Club, Nurturing Leaders of Tomorrow, annually awards Malibu students in fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades for outstanding work. For academics, community service, and noteworthy participation in areas of their interest, we give scholarships to high school seniors who attend our local high school or one of the private schools in the surrounding area.
We have found that students benefit from recognition by our community for their achievements. Even though some encounter chronic illness, handicaps, or family crises, still they achieve excellence. Many tell us years after how much it meant to them to be recognized and honored.
For six decades, Malibu Woman’s Club members have raised funds, served on reading committees, and donated for the sake of the students of our community. We get continual feedback that many of our recipients prize our recognition as a milestone in their self-esteem and development. Our sole purpose is to reward outstanding achievements by Malibu students. The City of Malibu supports our efforts with a generous donation. As we raise money for these annual scholarships, would be honored to have Malibu businesses join in support of our worthy pursuits. Those who donate can apply our 501 (c) (3) designation. Federal Tax ID #95-6111663
2021 High School Senior Scholarship Awards: Graduating Seniors of Malibu
BRILLIANT, TALENTED, GENEROUS, AND HANDSOME: In May 2021, Malibu Woman’s Club awarded annual $1000 scholarships to 11 Malibu graduating seniors for their academic achievement, school participation, and community service. This year the recipients attended Malibu High School and Viewpoint School. Considered only by number and selected out of a field of outstanding applicants, these young people exhibit excellence in many endeavors. They inspire us to approach the future with optimism. They are all exemplary.
Top Row (L to R): Francesca "Frannie" Cloete, Ava Bradley, Ava Ray, Daria Shcherbatykh, Emma Sudmann
Second Row: Alexander Sudmann, Hamish Buran, Maggie Flores, Madison Smith, Teage Johnson, Trinity Drummond
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2021 Malibu Middle School Eighth Grade Poetry Contest Awards
In 2020, the Malibu Woman’s Club sponsored a Poetry Contest in which all eighth graders in Mrs. Katy Lapajne's class participated.
There are two categories: individual and group. Students may submit poems they write on their own, or students may submit poems written in partners/ groups.
The theme this year is “Belonging.” People feel a need to belong: to a family, a group of friends, school, club, religious group, team, or perhaps with others who share a special interest or cause they feel strongly about.
Write about where you belong or where you wish you belonged.
Winners are (in the order of First Place, Second Place, Honorable Mention) :
Period 2: Maya Guzman, Irina Columbeanu, Riley Hill
Period 3: Hank Norby, Coco Boling & Emma Yoffe
Period 4: Delaney Holliman, Abby Keisler
Period 5: Chloe Loquet, Jude Cupp, Logan Epstein, Ava Bernstein & Isabel Morriss
Period 6: Gigi Quartararo, Kylie Epstein & Mackenzie Walser
2021 Fifth Grade Contest Awards
Top Row (L to R): Ava Behr, Gia Baranick, Violet Rae Keenan, Sophie Falvai, Roux Bee Sanders, Grace Drobny, Freyja Jacobsen, Apar Kaur, Lily Folkerts, Rivington Baldwin
Second Row: Alex Rostampor, Jake Uznis, Natalia Diaz, Finlay Wells, Emerson Brady, Parker Kaplan
This year we are returning to our traditional, annual Fifth and Eighth Grade Essay Contest.
Malibu Woman’s Club encourages Malibu fifth and eighth graders to continue their good work in an essay contest. We assign a specific prompt to the teachers from Malibu Middle School, Malibu Elementary, Our Lady of Malibu, Webster Elementary School, and Sycamore School, students will write their essays in school.
Malibu Woman’s Club Committee members will select a first and second prize in each class. Identified only by number during the judging process, the winners will receive $150 and the second places $100. After presenting at our annual awards ceremonies, the first- and second-place winners from each class receive a certificate and a check, we listen to them read their creative and charming essays.
We are thrilled when, a few years later, some of the winners return to receive a senior scholarship award.
"Create a Persuasive Campaign to Convince People to Use Renewable Energy for Electric Generation."
Since 2021, California has experienced above average temperatures and record warmth during the hottest days of summer. The State uses almost 300,000 gigawatt hours of energy each year to keep California energized. Sixty-six percent of our electricity is made from non-renewable energy sources, such as coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, and large hydroelectric plants. Only thirty-four percent of our electrical energy is made from renewable sources, such as biomass, geothermal, small hydroelectric generators, solar and wind power. What can we do to convince the voting citizens of Malibu to use more renewable resources?
The Malibu Woman’s Club invites all fifth and eight grade students to develop a persuasive campaign for our Malibu community. Teach the target of your letter about the renewable resource you’ve researched--solar energy, wind energy, biomass, geothermal, or small hydro. Convince them that your reasoning is correct using facts, and motivate them to change their practices of buying non-renewable energy sources.
Persuade your audience to do something to conserve energy. Using the honor system, all work must be done by students without adult assistance.
Fifth Grade Chair Pam Feldsted; Eighth Grade Chair Karen Verham
Sparky the Raccoon
"Sparky the Raccoon" by Roux Bee Sanders, First Place, Our Lady of Malibu School
Lily the Mouse
"Lily the Mouse" by Grace Drobny, Second Place, Our Lady of Malibu School
Stinky the Skunk
"Stinky the Skunk" by Finlay Wells, Honorable Mention, Our Lady of Malibu School
Ash the Owl
"An Important Message from Ash the Owl" by Freyja Jacobsen, First Place, Ms. Kristina London's class, Webster Elementary
Skyler the Screech Owl
Skyler the Screech Owl "Clear the Brush: Save Environment. Save Community. Save Lives." poster, Lily Folkerts, First Place, Ms. Kelly Morris' class, Webster Elementary
Hi, I am Skyler the screech owl and I like flying over the Santa Monica Mountains.
About two years ago I saw frightening flames covering the mountains and hills in Malibu. I know it was a scary time for you, too.
I want to share some easy ways to protect your home...my home...OUR home. (See poster)
By following these steps and clearing the brush, you will make the fire hush.
Also, let’s not forget to say thank you to our local Malibu Los Angeles County Fire Department Stations 70, 71, 88, and 99. Thank you!
Let’s work together, Malibu!
GOpher It!
"GOpher It!" poster by Ava Behr, First Place, Ms. Nancy Levy's class, Malibu Elementary
A mule deer and consequences from a fire
"A Mule Deer and Consequences from a Fire" film by Violet Rae Keenan, First Place, Ms. Jill Matthews class, Malibu Elementary
FIRE SAFTEY
"FIRE SAFTEY" poster by Rivington Baldwin, Second Place, Ms. Kelly Morris' class, Webster Elementary
Essay on Fire Prevention by Gia Baranick, Second Place, Ms. Nancy Levy's class, Malibu Elementary
Original Essay here
Two years ago Malibu suffered a massive wildfire called The Woolsey Fire. It burned 97 thousand acres. People were forced out of their homes and many found that they did not have a home to return to. My best friends are still unable to return. Luckily, my family got to go back to our house after 29 days of staying in hotels. I know for a fact that I never want to experience something like that again. We all need to help prevent wildfires. We can truly make a difference and stop fires before they start. So, please join me in this cause.
Causes of some fires
There are many wildfires in California. Some fires are caused by cigarettes/cigars being thrown out of cars or chucked in the middle of nowhere. So for people that smoke and litter, you need to stop. It is bad for the environment and good to start fires. 95% of wildfires in California are caused by humans.
Help yourself and others
If you stop smoking, it's a win, win. Smoking causes unhealthy lungs and fires. So if you stop, you can help prevent wildfires happening and your lungs won’t turn black and start to disintegrate. It may be hard to give up, but if you give it up your life will be longer and healthier.
Help animals
When fires happen, some caused by cigarettes/cigars, animals are also affected. They too are forced to leave their homes. Not all of them survive. For example, a coyote has cubs, but they are trapped around fire and their mom is unable to get to them. She has no choice but to run away and try to survive, leaving her cubs to die. Their homes burn too, they have to run and run to save themselves from the fire. The fire destroys their homes causing them to relocate. So, help animals by banning yourself from smoking and littering your cigarette/cigar.
My Mascot
I chose a Coyote for my mascot. They are deeply affected by wildfires. My mascot encourages you to be smart for your own safety and the safety of our environment.
My mascot can be featured on T-shirts that can be sold outside of schools and at local sporting events. All profits will be donated to the local fire department. My T-shirts will look like this:
In conclusion, I hope all of you that have read this will stop smoking. I also hope that you will protect yourself, others and animals from wildfires. We are just as strong as wildfires, we are Malibu Strong, so everyone do your part and help prevent wildfires. Thank you for reading.
Falco the Falcon
"Falco the Falcon" Fire Prevention PowerPoint by Alex Rostampor, Honorable Mention, Ms. Nancy Levy's class, Malibu Elementary
Brotye the Coyote
"Brotye the Coyote" poster by Jake Uznis, Honorable Mention, Ms. Nancy Levy's class, Malibu Elementary
Cody the Coyote
"Cody the Coyote" Storyboard by Sophie Falvai, Second Place, Ms. Jill Matthews' class, Malibu Elementary
Claymation of Forest Fire and Wildlife
Claymation Slideshow of Forest Fire and Wildlife by Natalia Diaz, Honorable Mention, Ms. Jill Matthews' class, Malibu Elementary
Wildfire Prevention
Wildfire Prevention video by Apar Kaur, Second Place, Ms. Kristina London's class, Webster Elementary
Wild fire prevention campaign
"Wild fire prevention campaign" by Parker Kaplan, Honorable Mention, Ms. Kristina London's class, Webster Elementary
Screeching Loud Is Not Enough
Howly the Hawk for the poem "Screeching Loud Is Not Enough" by Emerson Brady, Honorable Mention, Ms. Kelly Morris' class, Webster Elementary
Screeching Loud Is Not Enough
My name is Howley Hawk and my job makes me very proud.
In times of emergencies, I screech warnings that are really loud.
What helps me is my high flying and my view.
I become more alert when I see something strange and new.
When I feel that danger is coming my way,
I fly toward it with speed as if it were prey.
My goal is to see what’s true so we can cope.
Yes, humans have again created fire and smoke.
As fast as I can fly, I scream all the way.
If my screams are not heard, our entire world will pay.
I’ve already lost both family and friend.
We wish human mistakes would come to an end.
My terror rises as I see my home as it burns.
And helplessly look down as the animals take wrong turns.
I screech, “NO!” “GO THAT WAY!” “TURN AROUND!” “GO BACK!”
But, their fear causes panic from another attack.
As I cry and I cry and watch in despair,
I still hope that some humans will care.
Too often, they have caused our destruction and pain.
Will humans stop this from happening again?
Humans seem good, some cry just like me.
Why don’t they use their power to do more than see.
We animals keep hoping that humans will change.
As we try to return to a home that is strange.
Just like my screeches, human sounds alone can’t save all.
They must do more than just hear our frantic call.
So I beg you to help us with more than just talk.
Please take action and walk where we walk.
As I fly over hot blackened branches and flaming trees,
Please help save all us animals, bushes and leaves.
I know some human homes and lives are taken by fire.
Shouldn’t this make solving the problem more dire? (Drawing attached)