The Malibu Optimist Club hosted its annual Youth Appreciation Week to recognize 18 local students for their academic achievements. More than 100 family members, school administrators and Optimists paid tribute to the students’ accomplishments.
Students honored include Saisha Brody of Malibu High School, Oscar Curiel of Webster Elementary, Sophia Kitay of Malibu Middle School, Alonso Olvera-Gonzalez of Malibu Middle School, Jenika Wenzel of Our Lady of Malibu School, Lucas Sickner Our Lady of Malibu School, Amelia Gouldzwaard of Pt. Dume Marine Science Elementary School, Jane Sidley of Malibu High School , Michael Jacobson of Malibu High School, Steven Handal of Malibu High School, Kristen Pietro of Malibu High School, Carson Meyer of Malibu High School, Madeline Rotman of Malibu Middle School, Adina Berg of Pt. Dume Marine Science School, Christian Pierce of Malibu Middle School, Hathaway White of Our Lady of Malibu School, Nikki Gelb of Webster Elementary School and Sophia Williamson of Our Lady of Malibu School.