student recognition breakfast september 26, 2012 selma high school
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STUDENT RECOGNITION
BREAKFASTSEPTEMBER 26, 2012
SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER
STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
PARENTS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS
FRESHMEN NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
JACOB ALATORREJACOB ALATORRE
GRADE 9 3.17 GPA “Jacob came out to PE ready to
work out from day one . He has an outgoing attitude that allows him to get along with everyone; he is a positive asset to my freshmen PE class!”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher
KAYLA BALLEWKAYLA BALLEW
GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Kayla is very outgoing and is
so much fun to have in my classroom. She helps out in various ways and has also shown that she wants to start her 9th grade year by doing well in her classes.”
-Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating -Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating TeacherTeacher
JASMEET BRARJASMEET BRAR
GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Jasmeet is earning the highest
score in her Spanish 1 class! She is a delightful student who is always eager to learn.”
-Ms. Vasquez, Nominating -Ms. Vasquez, Nominating TeacherTeacher
AMBER CAROAMBER CARO
GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Amber has the highest grade in
Geometry at this point. She earned a perfect score on the first test!.”
-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating TeacherTeacher
MARCUS CORTEZMARCUS CORTEZ
GRADE 9 3.0 GPA “Marcus is a very hardworking,
respectful young man. He comes in each morning with a smile on his face, and he willingly participates in all class discussions.”
-Mrs. Silva , Nominating -Mrs. Silva , Nominating TeacherTeacher
HEMAN GILLHEMAN GILL
GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Good going, Heman! Keep up
the good work and continue to make your teachers proud!”
-Mr. Gann, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Gann, Nominating Teacher
MEGAN HENSLEEMEGAN HENSLEE
GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Megan is not only an
excellent student, her positive attitude actually enhances the learning environment of the class.”
-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher
GURLEEN KAURGURLEEN KAUR
GRADE 9 3.66 GPA “Gurleen has shown that she
is dedicated to her studies. She not only completes assignments but she answers questions with attention to detail.”
-Mrs. Pena, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Pena, Nominating Teacher
GURMAN MANNGURMAN MANN
GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Gary is a responsible and
intelligent student who always completes his homework thoroughly and on time. He is also always willing to share and participate in
the class with a positive attitude.”
-Miss Wall, Nominating Teacher-Miss Wall, Nominating Teacher
SUSAN RAMIREZSUSAN RAMIREZ
GRADE 9 2.33 GPA “Susan has performed well on all
classroom tasks thus far. She has also demonstrated the kind of leadership and maturity that will allow her to be not only successful
in this class, but in the future.”
-Mr. Machnik, Nominating -Mr. Machnik, Nominating TeacherTeacher
CAMBRIA SCOTTCAMBRIA SCOTT
GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Cambria kicked butt on my
last test, proving that she can handle anything that comes her way. She always has a smile on her face and LOVES being in my class sixth period!”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating TeacherTeacher
SOPHOMORE NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
GISELLE CORONAGISELLE CORONA
GRADE 10 3.33 GPA “Giselle’s enthusiasm for
learning Spanish is contagious. She is doing a wonderful job in Spanish.”
-Mrs. Lewis, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Lewis, Nominating Teacher
JEANETTE GARNICAJEANETTE GARNICA
GRADE 10 3.67 GPA “Jeanette comes to class every
day with a smile and a little sass. Although she sometimes forgets her last name, she is a hardworking student who brings her best.”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating TeacherTeacher
RAMNEET PANNURAMNEET PANNU
GRADE 10 4.17 GPA “Ramneet is a model student.
She is responsible, driven and truly enjoys learning and helping others.”
-Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating -Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating TeacherTeacher
MAXIMILIANO RIOS RUIZMAXIMILIANO RIOS RUIZ
GRADE 10 3.67 GPA “Max comes to class prepared,
focused, and with a positive attitude. He is a hard worker that inspires me to be a better teacher!”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher
ROSALBA RUIZROSALBA RUIZ
GRADE 10 3.5 GPA “Rosalba is responsible and
actively participates in class. She has a positive attitude.”
“Rosalba has a desire to learn and improve in her English speaking skills. She is polite and respctful to everyone around her.”
-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating TeacherTeacher
-Mrs. Reed, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Reed, Nominating Teacher
MICHAEL SALINASMICHAEL SALINAS
GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Michael always gives 110% in
class. He has a great attitude and he is fun to be around.”
-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher
LESLIE TINAJEROLESLIE TINAJERO
GRADE 10 4.17 GPA “Leslie has shown exemplary
skills in Algebra 2. Her 104.64% is the highest in all of my Algebra 2 Classes at this point.”
-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating TeacherTeacher
CYNTHIA URIETACYNTHIA URIETA
GRADE 10 3.67 GPA “Cynthia takes academics very
seriously. She works hard to do her best, and it certainly shows.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
MEGAN WELLSMEGAN WELLS
GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Megan’s great work ethic and
ability to take a proactive stance toward her education will lead her to a great future. She’s worthy of emulation by her peers!”
-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating TeacherTeacher
SHELBY ZARATESHELBY ZARATE
GRADE 10 3.5 GPA “I really appreciate Shelby’s
dedication and hard work in my classroom.”
-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating TeacherTeacher
JUNIOR NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
TARYN ARAKITARYN ARAKI
GRADE 11 4.33 GPA “Taryn is one of Selma High
School’s most talented and well-rounded students, achieving at high levels with humility and grace.”
-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher
JESUS FRUTISJESUS FRUTIS
GRADE 11 4.0 GPA “Jesus comes to class prepared
and with a positive attitude. I can always count on him to be on task and to help others.”
-Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating -Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating TeacherTeacher
RICKI GARCIARICKI GARCIA
GRADE 11 3.67 GPA “Ricki is a teen mom who
presently has the highest percentage out of both of my junior classes. She is self-motivated and very disciplined.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
GISELL HERNANDEZGISELL HERNANDEZ
GRADE 11 4.167 GPA “Gisell has really made an effort
to improve her already strong writing skills. She is determined to be successful in college and is working to get the most out of this class.”
-Mr. Machnik, Nominating -Mr. Machnik, Nominating TeacherTeacher
JANEE MARTINEZJANEE MARTINEZ
GRADE 11 2.5 GPA “I really appreciate all of
Janee’s active participation in a class full of very quiet students.”
-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating TeacherTeacher
ELIDA MEDRANOELIDA MEDRANO
GRADE 11 2.83 GPA “Elida is such a hard worker
who truly cares about her education. She balances being involved in extracurricular activities and focusing on her school work.”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher
ROGASIANO MORALESROGASIANO MORALES
GRADE 11 3.5 GPA “Rogasiano is responsible,
respectful and punctual in class. He is a positive influence for others in class.”
-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher
STEPHANIE TOSTESTEPHANIE TOSTE
GRADE 11 3.83 GPA “Stephanie has been there to
support Creative Writing Circle from day one. She puts words into actions and has taken it upon herself to check in with the advisor to see how she can help.”
-Ms. Sickler, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Sickler, Nominating Teacher
HORACIO VALLEHORACIO VALLE
GRADE 11 2.67 GPA “You can’t ask for a better
upperclassman. He gets work done, does well on assessments and is helpful to his group.”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating TeacherTeacher
SENIOR NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
MITCHELL BANUELOSMITCHELL BANUELOS
GRADE 12 3.5 GPA “Mitchell has shown dedication
to class. He currently has the highest grade in my class and has demonstrated that he is responsible, hard-working, and intelligent.”
-Mrs. Pena, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Pena, Nominating Teacher
KANE COOPERKANE COOPER
GRADE 12 3.67 GPA “Kane is a very determined,
hardworking, and polite young man. He walks into class with a smile on his face everyday, and he is always willing to help his peers.”-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher
MARIA GARCIAMARIA GARCIA
GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Maria has a very admirable
desire to succeed. She came here from Mexico for a better educational opportunity, and she will be successful!”
-Mrs. Harris, Nominating -Mrs. Harris, Nominating TeacherTeacher
MIKAYLA GRIJALVAMIKAYLA GRIJALVA
GRADE 12 3.14 GPA “Mikayla’s positive attitude
makes me want to be a better person and work harder. She is easy going and works hard at the same time!”
-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher
MIREYA GUZMAN ALVAREZMIREYA GUZMAN ALVAREZ GRADE 12 3.67 GPA “Mireya works hard to
accomplish her goal of going to a four year university. She is focused, determined, and is always willing to lend a hand to her fellow classmates!”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher
SIERRA HAROSIERRA HARO GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Sierra is a leader in class.
She is dedicated, focused, hardworking and pleasant young lady who expresses herself well. She will be an excellent teacher one day.”
Mrs. Reed, Nominating Teacher
DONTE McDANIELDONTE McDANIEL GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Donte is intelligent,
responsible and driven to succeed. I am honored to have Donte in AP chemistry.”
Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating Teacher
SAMANTHA QUINONEZSAMANTHA QUINONEZ GRADE 12 3.83 GPA “Samantha is always on task
and going beyond what I expect her to do.”
Mr. Fedele, Nominating Teacher
GABRIELA RODRIGUEZGABRIELA RODRIGUEZ GRADE 12 2.5 GPA “Gabby works so hard in
class and she is an incredible athlete. Her smile always brightens my day.”
Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher
KRISTI SANCHEZKRISTI SANCHEZ GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “If a lesson is moving too
fast, Kristi is not afraid to ask for help or for her teacher to slow down. I love that about her!”
Mrs. Quintanilla, Nominating Teacher
JACOB SINGLETERRYJACOB SINGLETERRY GRADE 12 4.29 GPA “A consumate professional
who has been an inspiration to the community and the school district. He leads from the front while never forgetting those in need.”
1st Sgt. Romero & Sgt. Maj Fullard
KAREN VASQUEZKAREN VASQUEZ GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Karen is an excellent role
model for Selma High School. She exemplifies how sacrifice and hard work are rewarded in education.”
Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 2012
-MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - JONATHAN PLAZAJONATHAN PLAZA
SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012 SENIOR 3.85 GPA SPORT: WATERPOLO Position: Center Leading Scorer
“Jon has a great attitude and work ethic. He’s always smiling and willing to work hard. He wants the ball every time, and doesn’t back down. He’s fun to watch in the pool.”
-Coach Wood
-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - LINDSAY MACHADOLINDSAY MACHADO
SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012 JUNIOR 2.83 GPA SPORT: WATERPOLO Position: Center Leading Scorer
“Talk about intense. I have to remind her that those are teammates she’s beating up on in practice. Lindsay works hard and it shows. She is a huge asset, and I can’t wait to see her lead the team next year!”
-Coach Wood