Laguna Beach High School Student Athletes Pursue Athletics at the Collegiate Level

News release from the Laguna Beach Unified School District:

Thirteen student athletes are pursuing athletics at the collegiate level in their chosen sport.

LBHS Athletic Director Mike Churchill commends the dedication of these athletes.

"These student athletes represent the best of the best at Laguna Beach High School. They have excelled on the field of competition and in the classroom. We are very proud of them and wish them all the best of luck in college."

The athletes include:

• Samer Alkateb, Water Polo - UC Santa Barbara
• Yoshiye Andersen, Water Polo - Harvard
• Katharine Barton, Rowing - Harvard
• Avery Bush, Volleyball - Loyola Marymount
• Erik Henrikson, Water Polo - Johns Hopkins
• Caroline Holte, Volleyball - Harvard
• Rachele Killian, Volleyball - Brown
• Melena Masson, Water Polo - Stanford
• Nolan McConnell, Water Polo - Cal State Long Beach
• Lauren Michaels, Tennis - Cornell
• Allison Palmer, Volleyball - Arizona State
• Marina Paul, Soccer - Georgetown
• Thomas Renner, Water Polo - Johns Hopkins

LBHS Principal Dr. Joanne Culverhouse applauds their commitment to excellence in the athletic and academic arenas.

“These students have worked hard both academically and athletically. I am very proud of all of their accomplishments and wish them every success.”