When Moses Kimock ’29 was six years old, he watched gymnast John Orozco pursue his Olympic dream and thought, "I want to make it to the Olympics."

Years later, the Viewpoint freshman is taking a major step toward that goal.

Kimock recently competed at the USA Gymnastics Men's Development Program National Championships in Oklahoma, where he won the national title on rings and finished fifth in the all-around competition, earning a spot on the U.S. National Team.

"It was awesome," Kimock said. "I got to compete against people I've never competed against before and see a bunch of different skill levels."

For Kimock, the experience reinforced the importance of continuing to improve and challenge himself.

"Being the best in the region means nothing if you're not good enough to compete against everybody else in all the different regions," he said. "That really motivates me to get better and train harder."

Gymnastics has been a part of Kimock's life since he was three years old. What started as a way to channel his energy quickly became a passion. Today, he trains four hours a day after school before heading home to complete homework.

However, his journey has not been without challenges. Over the years, Kimock has battled multiple injuries, experiences that taught him the importance of listening to his body and prioritizing recovery.

"When I was younger, I would always push through pain," he said. "Once I started having bigger injuries, I realized I needed to take a step back. Recovery is more important than people think."

Despite the demands of balancing school, training, and recovery, Kimock remains focused on the dream that first inspired him to pursue gymnastics.

“My goal is to make it to the Olympic trials in 2028,” he said.

Looking ahead, Kimock hopes to continue his gymnastics career at the collegiate level. For now, his priority is staying healthy, continuing to improve, and making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead.

These seniors are still in the game, and ready to continue their athletic journeys at the collegiate level. As a beloved and annual tradition at Viewpoint, nine scholar-athletes were recognized for their peak performance and path to college sports on Tuesday, May 19.

• Anniston Aragon (Softball/Amherst College)
• Derek Kessler (Cross Country/Track/Chapman University)
• Monty Koonce (Basketball/Cal State University San Marcos)
• Anna Lee (Lacrosse/Colgate University)
• Neo Mishan (Soccer/UCSB)
• Olly O’Connor (Cross Country/Track/UCLA)
• Noah Oduwole (Soccer/Sarah Lawrence College)
• Emjay Peck (Softball/Washington University, St. Louis)
• Tanner Tyminski (Football/Moorpark College)

Our college-bound athletes were joined by students, teammates, faculty, coaches, counselors, and their families in the Paul Family Athletic Center (PFAC) as they ceremoniously “signed” to their respective schools. The program kicked off with a heartwarming and nostalgic slideshow featuring each athlete through the years of their sports journey. 

The program was emceed by Tanaz Nourian, Associate Director of College Counseling, and Travis Kikugawa, Associate Athletic Director, Director of Tennis Operations, and Director of College Bound Athletes, who collaborate closely to guide students through their recruiting journeys. 

“We have the unique privilege of seeing these students from multiple perspectives,” said Nourian and Kikugawa. “We’ve watched them compete under the lights, on the courts,  on the field, and beyond—but we’ve also seen the discipline behind the scenes: the late nights balancing academics and athletics, the resilience through setbacks, the leadership shown to teammates, classmates, and younger students, and the commitment required to pursue their goals at the next level."

Josh Frechette, Director of Athletics delivered congratulatory remarks and words of wisdom for these seniors. 

“Each of you has earned the opportunity to compete at the next level — across all 3 divisions of the NCAA and the CA Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) — and that is no small achievement,” said Frechette. “Only a small percentage of high school athletes go on to play in college. In fact, we know from the NCAA that only 6% of high school athletes nationally go on to compete at the NCAA level. And you're among that group because of your drive, your discipline, and your love for the game.”

Next, Tanaz and Travis helped mark the moment by announcing each senior, facilitating their signing to commemorate the moment, and presenting each athlete with a graduation cord. In an annual tradition, each athlete’s parents read a personal note to them as they signed and posed for photos. 

Our Head of School, Mark McKee closed the program with inspirational words for each college-bound athlete:

“This school year, we have spent a great deal of time talking about excellence as one of Viewpoint’s core values,” said McKee. “And today, we see that value fully alive in the students seated before us. You have earned this moment. You have represented Viewpoint with pride, determination, and heart. And while today celebrates what you have accomplished, it also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter filled with even greater opportunities for growth and achievement.”

We applaud these students for their passion and perseverance, and wish them luck in their college journey.

Viewpoint sophomore Marin Purdy ’28 has been recognized with two major honors through the 2025-26 Positive Athlete program, earning both the title of 2026 Most Positive Girls Swimming Athlete in Los Angeles and the inaugural Tayden Ripple Effect Award.

Positive Athlete selected Marin from a pool of more than 15,000 nominated student-athletes and coaches representing over 6,000 high schools nationwide. According to the organization, only approximately five percent of nominees receive award recognition.

Marin was recognized not only for her accomplishments in the pool, but also for her leadership, advocacy, and resilience beyond athletics. A Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador and recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Marin’s nomination highlighted her positive mindset, dedication to her teammates and community, and ability to navigate personal challenges with resilience.

“Marin brings an infectious energy and positivity to the pool and combines that with an incredible work ethic,” Head Coach Greg Bisheff said. “She can always be counted on to give 100% in every race and is a tremendous teammate who is always on the side of the pool cheering on everyone else on the team.”

Positive Athlete also selected Marin as the recipient of the inaugural Tayden Ripple Effect Award, a newly established honor recognizing a student-athlete whose impact extends beyond traditional measures of success and who fosters connection, belonging, and positivity while navigating life with a disability. The award was created in memory of Tayden Tomblin, a senior at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara County and a Positive Athlete nominee whose optimism and ability to bring people together left a lasting impact on those around him.

Bisheff said Marin’s leadership, positivity, and determination have made a lasting impression on Viewpoint’s swim program.

“Marin is a special student-athlete who has impacted our team in so many ways,” Bisheff said. “She is an incredible person, teammate, and swimmer.”

Marin will be formally recognized alongside other Positive Athlete award winners during a celebration at the Verizon Innovation Lab in Playa del Rey on June 16.

Viewpoint’s student-athletes capped off an impressive season, with multiple league championships and all spring teams qualifying for the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Leading the way were the Boys and Girls Swim Teams, who continued their remarkable dominance in the Gold Coast League. Competing at Brentwood School on May 1, the Boys Swim Team captured its 21st consecutive league title, while the Girls Swim Team earned its 19th straight league championship.

Track and field also celebrated another successful league season. At West Los Angeles College on April 28, the Boys Track and Field Team secured its third consecutive Gold Coast League title, while the Girls Track and Field Team claimed its second straight championship.

Varsity Girls Softball added to the spring success by clinching its fourth consecutive league title after finishing undefeated in Gold Coast League play.

The accomplishments extended into postseason play, with several Viewpoint teams advancing to the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Congratulations to Boys Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Varsity Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Swim, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Varsity Baseball, Boys Volleyball, and Boys Tennis on advancing to the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Several teams are still continuing their postseason runs:

• Varsity Baseball will host its first-round CIFSS playoff game on Friday, May 15 at Birmingham Community Charter High School.
• Varsity Girls Softball will compete in a first-round playoff game against Providence at George Izay Park on Thursday, May 14.
• Track and Field athletes will compete in the CIFSS Finals this Saturday, May 16 at Moorpark High School.
• Boys Golf will participate in the CIFSS playoff tournament on Monday, May 18 at Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Other spring teams, including Lacrosse, Swimming, Boys Tennis, and Boys Volleyball, have already completed their playoff competition.

Congratulations to all of our teams on an outstanding season!