Jennifer Holder, 17, is a stylish blond with a fondness for fixing cars. She works part time at McDonald's. The Ventura High School student is planning for a career in either law enforcement or auto repair and plans to go to Ventura College next year.
Antwaine Richards, 18, a lanky, friendly teen, plays basketball at Ventura High School and wants to be a child psychologist. His top choices for college are San Diego State and Cal State Chico. Richards, a B-average student, participates in leadership at his school and sings at his church in his spare time. He has worked as a referee at the city's youth basketball camps.
Emily Adamick, 17, a tall, slender honors student at Westlake High School, dresses casually and speaks her mind freely. She is student body president and works part time at an ice-cream shop. She wants to attend Tufts or UC San Diego and become an elementary school teacher.
Diane Blackburn, 17, is a Westlake High School cheerleader. The quiet teen tutors and wants to be a Spanish teacher or a news anchor. She has an A average, is involved in student government and competes with the swim team. She wants to attend UCLA or UC Santa Barbara. "I'm excited, but I'm scared about leaving home," Blackburn said.
Brian Vianzon, 17, a Filipino-American, works as a deejay at parties and weddings in his free time. He is commissioner of technology at Simi Valley High School and enjoys fixing computers. A B-average student, Vianzon wants to attend San Diego State or Cal State Long Beach. He cites religion as one of the most important values in his life.
Sandra Silva, 17, who has a Mexican and Italian heritage, feels ties to both cultures. Silva, a senior at Simi Valley High School, works as a dance instructor and recently volunteered to raise money for cancer patients. She is student body vice president and is in the "Nosotros" club. She is planning for a career in business or marketing. "I have the ambition to get there, and I'll get there," Silva said.
Beth Allen, 18, a senior at Nordhoff High School, plays golf seriously but calls herself the class clown. Allen, a sandy blond with freckles, heads up the school's rallies. She prides herself on her school spirit. She said she is anxious to get out of Ojai and move to either Northridge or Monterey for college.
