Each year the Homestead High School PTSA recognizes outstanding service to children and youth in our community. We asked for nominations from our school community, and we are proud to announce the 2020 award recipients for their service to the Homestead Community. Due to the public health restrictions, the CFTCPTA is not able to host a celebratory ceremony to honor the recipients in person. Please join us in congratulating them.
Golden Oak Service Award (GOSA) – This award is given to recognize, as the most prestigious of the Honorary Service Awards, an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in our school or community.
Dawn Ying, Parent - For many years of endlessly working and advocating for the community, providing leadership, knowledge, and dedication in myriad roles on the PTSA and other school boards.
Kay Zeren, Parent - For key leadership, dedication, loyalty, strategic mindset, and community building. She built long-lasting partnerships with the administration and staff that will continue long after her departure.
Honorary Service Award (HSA) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for outstanding service to children and youth in our community, going above and beyond what is asked of them.
Samuel Fung, Teacher - For giving so much of his time to working with students in the classroom and clubs. Sam is always excited to help students in any way possible, and cares deeply to offer support even without being asked.
RI-Chee Chou, Parent - For being team manager for Homestead Cross Country and Track and Field for the past 5 years, organizing local and regional events, travel events around CA and OR, and supporting the coaches.
Lisa Fourkas, Parent - For leadership, knowledge, and dedication to Homestead PTSA and Athletic Boosters, her time helping others beyond her official roles, and her positive attitude.
Very Special Person Award (VSP) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for their service to to recognize an individual or organization for their service to PTSA.
Toby Mockler, Staff - For being attentive and supportive to all PTSA events and needs, improving the overall efficiency of the school's logistics and appearance, ensuring the campus is clean. well maintained, and organized. Toby is fun and easy to work with, and finding creative solutions for every issue.
Continuing Service Award (CSA) – This award is given to recognize an individual or organization for ongoing or long-time service to children and youth, providing support year after year.
Marilyn Wright, Parent - For her dedication to Homestead Choir for the last 5 years, including organizing parent volunteers; arranging travel for field trips; chaperoning; organizing performance uniforms; and coordinating fundraisers, concerts, potlucks, day trips, and choir's 3-day trip to Disneyland. She was also the GNP chair for the class of 2019.