Senior Bios
Macy Boyle
Years of Dance Experience: 6
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: hard working, alpha male, jackhammer, merciless, insatiable
Favorite Dance Memory: That one time Ms.Velton pranked me SOOOO good by putting fake
cockroaches in my locker.
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan on attending Saddleback community college to
save money and then transferring to a UC!
Personal Motto: "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life
the way I want to." - Jimi Hendrix
Andrew Case
Years of Dance Experience: 3
Years in Pacifica Dance: 3
Three Words That Describe Me: Honest, Big-Hearted, Easy-going
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory is every year when we do line dancing because it is fun and I get to dress up like a cowboy!
Plans After Graduation: I plan to go to cypress college and I'll figure it out from there...
Personal Motto: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
Christina Duarte
Years of Dance Experience: 1
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Bad at following directions
Favorite Dance Memory: Getting the opportunity to choreograph dances for dance show
Plans After Graduation: I'm attending Cal State Fullerton but I'm hoping to transfer to a UC.
Personal Motto: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky" -Michael Scott
Jennavie Dulay
Years of Dance Experience: 12
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: emotional, weird, boring
Favorite Dance Memory: Competing with all 16 of my best friends!!
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan on attending OCC and then transferring to Long Beach to study forensic science.
Personal Motto: You will be found-Dear Evan Hansen
Jessica Fry
Years of Dance Experience: 6
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: unique, determined, and clumsy
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was meeting 3 of my best friends, Cassidy Granade, Leslie Maldonado, and Elizabeth Lavezzari, and being able to dance with them the past 4 years!
Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Cypress College right after high school then transfer to UCI to study Mathematics.
Personal Motto: "When I'm sad, I stop being sad and I be awesome instead!" -Barney Stinson
Hailey Gaitan
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: nonconformist, easygoing, openminded
Favorite Dance Memory: Gym practices. It is extremely fun to all be together and I feel those are huge part that builds the impeccable bond we have by the time of Dance Show!
Plans After Graduation: I will be going to college and majoring in political science in hopes of doing something in politics. Folks, Don't forget November 6, 2018 is midterm election day!
Personal Motto: "Be groovy or leave, man." -Bob Dylan
Cassidy Granade
Years of Dance Experience: 8
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: kind, outgoing, strong
Favorite Dance Memory: my favorite dance memory is being able to dance with all of my best friends everyday for the past four years.
Plans After Graduation: after graduation I am attending Cal State Northridge and majoring in Liberal Studies
Personal Motto: yolo
Jasmine La
Years of Dance Experience: 6
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Adventurous, Passionate, Motivated
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory is being able to dance next to my friends on stage, whether that is fall festival, basketball games, or dance show. Over the years I have grown immensely as a dancer, special thanks to Mrs. Velton for pushing me to my fullest potential, which also has shaped me to who I am today. I've been able to grow a strong passion for dance through Pacifica's dance program which I wouldn’t have been able to do anywhere else.
Plans After Graduation: I plan on attending Cal State Long Beach post graduation majoring in pharmaceutical studies in pursuit of being a pharmacist.
Personal Motto: Everything happens for a reason
Elizabeth Lavezzari
Years of Dance Experience: 14
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Ambitious, Independent, Hard-working
Favorite Dance Memory: Aside from all the friendships I've made and the chance to do what I love every day at school, my favorite dance memory is being on stage during each dance show and catching a glimpse of my family in the audience. My big Italian family is always there to support me and they have truly shaped me into the person I am today. I am so grateful that they have been there to encourage me as dance has helped me grow in confidence and as a leader.
Plans After Graduation: I will be attending Cal State Sacramento in the fall, majoring in Government. I plan to become a civil rights attorney and eventually run for public office!
Personal Motto: "She believed she could, so she did."
Leslie Maldonado
Years of Dance Experience: 12
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Independent, Persistent, and Reliable
Favorite Dance Memory: I will always remember the numerous friendships and bonds I've made because of this dance program. Additionally, each dance show I've been a part of is something I will always look back at. Also, thank you to my biggest arm wave fans who've continued to support me throughout these years.
Plans After Graduation: I will be attending Cal Poly Pomona this fall and majoring in Architecture.
Personal Motto: You gotta just go for it.
Hope Miller
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: outgoing, friendly, determined
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was from the closing number last year at the last show. Standing on stage with all your friends around you smiling and knowing you just put on an amazing show is one of the best feelings.
Plans After Graduation: I plan to go to golden west and transfer to Long Beach. At both schools I am pursuing acting and dancing.
Personal Motto: History has its eyes on you.
Karla Montiel
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: kind, patient, open-minded
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory is when we had three dance show days instead of one.
Plans After Graduation: I will attend CSUF, majoring in psychology.
Personal Motto: hey man
Giovannah Munoz
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Independent, Positive, cheerful
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was sophomore year when I joined pacificas beginning dance because I made new and incredible friends
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan on attending Golden West College then transferring to Cal State Fullerton to study Criminal Justice
Personal Motto: "All dream come true, if we have the courage to pursue them" -Walt Disney
Mai Nguyen
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Thoughtful, Curious, Trustworthy
Favorite Dance Memory: Fall Festival during freshman year. It was the first time I have ever been on stage before hundreds of people and the first time I have ever worn makeup on my face.
Plans After Graduation: I'm attending University of California, Irvine and majoring in economics. I also plan on going to grad school to study MBA after college.
Personal Motto: "Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Mahatma Gandhi
Emma Petersen
Years of Dance Experience: 14
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: independent, trustworthy, reliable
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was sophomore year when period 3 and period 4 got into a war with each other trying to be Mrs. Velton's favorite class.
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I plan on attending Cypress College.
Personal Motto: Fake it til you make it
Arely Santoyo
Years of Dance Experience: 5
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Positive, Fashionable, Independent
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was when Mrs. Velton told me I had made it to advance dance. I was so excited to finally perform in more routines.
Plans After Graduation: I will be attending OCC and majoring in Fashion design, hoping one day I work in the fashion industry in New York.
Personal Motto: "My goal in life is to enjoy what I do and never say I wish I would have done that." -Mila Kunis
Megan Smith
Years of Dance Experience: 15
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: passionate, creative, detail-oriented
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory is walking off stage at Nationals crying after my last time competing with PHSdt!
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I will be attending the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota and majoring in communication. I will also continue dancing on their fall and competition team.
Personal Motto: "Be the change that you want to see in the world" -Ghandi
Emily Valter
Years of Dance Experience: 8
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: outgoing, spontaneous, psychotic
Favorite Dance Memory: My junior year when I was doing the flickers dance I tripped on my skirt and fell on my head. It hurt but it was funny.
Plans After Graduation: I will be attending cypress community college and playing volleyball there.
Personal Motto: "Disregard love interest, acquire currency"
Elaine Vazquez
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: weird, loud, and funny
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was when I accidentally said a bad word in front of Mrs. Velton and becoming friends with amazing dancers.
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I will be attending Golden West, and work my way up into becoming a chiropractor and/or a physical therapist.
Personal Motto: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." -Dr. Seuss
Jordan Waterworth
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: creative, resilient, sarcastic
Favorite Dance Memory: My favorite dance memory was going to the practices before dance show because I got to hangout and become close with people that I didn't normally see everyday.
Plans After Graduation: After graduation I'm either attending CSUF or CUSD and then hoping to transfer to CSULB.
Personal Motto: "Hell yeah! I mean...heaven yeah!"
Grace Wu
Years of Dance Experience: 5
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: Bubbly, Passive, Responsible
Favorite Dance Memory: The closer dance for every dance show
Plans After Graduation: I plan on attending CSUF and getting my BA.
Personal Motto: "#yolo"
Yuliya Zabavska
Years of Dance Experience: 4
Years in Pacifica Dance: 4
Three Words That Describe Me: sarcastic, determined, perfectionist
Favorite Dance Memory: It is hard to place a single spotlight on what has happened over the years in dance, because truth is there have been so many good memories. From learning routines, modern Monday's, performing, connecting as a class, and all that Mrs. Velton has done, there is more memories in my mind box than I can express in text. It has been a journey to say the least.
Plans After Graduation: I will be attending CSULB, majoring in Accounting, to hopefully one day Work in a business or start my own.
Personal Motto: "Ice cream is cheaper than therapy"
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