STUDENT RECOGNITION

BREAKFASTMARCH 27, 2015

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

MARCH 2015

STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

FRESHMEN NOMINEES

MARCH 2015

LUIS ALMENDAREZLUIS ALMENDAREZ

GRADE 9 3.1 GPA “Luis is creative and uninhibited. He strives

to do his best in a class that calls for creativity, performance, and analysis; he combines all three at a high level.”

-Mrs. Saponara, Nominating -Mrs. Saponara, Nominating TeacherTeacher

HARSIMRAN BASSIHARSIMRAN BASSI

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Simran is an extremely hard working and

ambitious student who goes out of her way to help others. Her curiosity and drive are a great model for other students.”

-Mrs. McDougal, Nominating -Mrs. McDougal, Nominating TeacherTeacher

BRIANNA COLADOBRIANNA COLADO

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Brianna is responsible, punctual, and

respectful student. She actively participates in class activities and is always attentive in class.”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating TeacherTeacher

ESVEIDY OCEGUERA NAVAESVEIDY OCEGUERA NAVA

GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Not only does she win regularly in

Homework Hero drawings, Esveidy also schools the rest of the class with test scores and homework discussions that are top notch.”

-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating TeacherTeacher

GABRIELA SANCHEZ RIOSGABRIELA SANCHEZ RIOS

GRADE 9 3.17 GPA “Gabby is a role model DA student. I

have never seen her give anything but her best, she has a positive attitude, and always overcomes obstacles that try to stop her from pursuing a college education. It is a true honor to have her in my class!”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher

NATALYA PADILLANATALYA PADILLA

GRADE 9 3.5 GPA “Natalya has a positive attitude in

class. She is responsible and actively participates in class discussions. She is always on time and prepared before class begins.”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating TeacherTeacher

NATALYA PADILLANATALYA PADILLA

GRADE 9 3.5 GPA “Natalya has a positive attitude in

class. She is responsible and actively participates in class discussions. She is always on time and prepared before class begins.”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating TeacherTeacher

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES

MARCH 2015

ASHLYN ARAKIASHLYN ARAKI

GRADE 10 3.8 GPA “Ashlyn exceeds all expectations.

She is a brilliant student who comes to class on time, prepared, and ready to work.”

-Mr. Montemayor, Nominating -Mr. Montemayor, Nominating TeacherTeacher

CAMILLA BARZENCAMILLA BARZEN

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Camilla is the dream Physical

Education student. She works hard, has a great attitude and is extremely athletic!”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JUAN GARCIAJUAN GARCIA

GRADE 10 3.95 GPA “Juan accepts every challenge and

performs at a high level of quality everyday. He is a model student.”

-Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher

ISAAC GONZALEZ SALASISAAC GONZALEZ SALAS

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Isaac puts forth a tremendous

amount of effort in class. He is always on my homework hero board, the Smarty Bears board, and is a captain and a leader of the class.”

-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating TeacherTeacher

RAVINDER SANDHURAVINDER SANDHU

GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “Ravinder Sandhu is a leader by example:

he always dresses out for PE, follows the rules, and demonstrates good sportsmanship. His maturity and hard work is much appreciated!”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher

KARAN SINGHKARAN SINGH

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “He is a great kid to have in class!”

-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher

JEWLIA WINTERJEWLIA WINTER

GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “Jewlia does her best in everything she

does if it’s in the classroom or on the ag farm. She is an amazing young woman.”

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

JUNIOR NOMINEES

MARCH 2015

ISAIAH AYARZAGOITIAISAIAH AYARZAGOITIA

GRADE 11 2.33 GPA “Isaiah is respectful and I enjoy having

him in my class.”

-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher

ELISEO BRITO-NARANJOELISEO BRITO-NARANJO

GRADE 11 2.0 GPA “He always has a smile on his face.”

-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher

LIZETTE CHAVEZ MUNOZLIZETTE CHAVEZ MUNOZ

GRADE 11 4.0 GPA “Lizette works hard and has a great

attitude! I love having her in class.”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

CRISTIAN HERRERACRISTIAN HERRERA

GRADE 11 3.1 GPA “Cristian is a delite in class. He is

very funny, respectful, and bright. I enjoy his happy demeanor, and his peers enjoy his light-hearted attitude. Plus, his school work is exemplary.”

-Mrs. Saponara, Nominating -Mrs. Saponara, Nominating TeacherTeacher

MARIA JASSOMARIA JASSO

GRADE 11 3.33 GPA “Maria has picked up her grades and

seems more focused on school. She demonstrates individual determination which AVID strives for the students to do!”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher

GURMAN MANNGURMAN MANN

GRADE 11 4.33 GPA “Gary is so respectful and hard

working! He earned the 3rd highest score on Selma’s team at Academic Decathlon, and he is only a junior.”

-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating TeacherTeacher

SELENA PEREZSELENA PEREZ

GRADE 11 3.6 GPA “Selena is a very conscientious

student: she makes sure every assignment is in and is done well. She also has a wonderful smile.”

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

CAMBRIA SCOTTCAMBRIA SCOTT

GRADE 11 4.02 GPA ““She is an excellent student who not

only wants to do well but is genuinely interested in learning”

-Mr. Johnson, Nominating -Mr. Johnson, Nominating TeacherTeacher

SENIOR NOMINEES

MARCH 2015

YESENIA BUENROSTRO YESENIA BUENROSTRO RAMIREZRAMIREZ

GRADE 12 4.1 GPA “Yesenia is a very diligent student.

Her GPA reflects her hard work and determination to do well academically.

-Mr. Montemayor, Nominating -Mr. Montemayor, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JONATHAN CERVANTESJONATHAN CERVANTES

GRADE 12 3.0 GPA “Jonathan is one of the highlights of

my 6th period. He is fun, a good sport, and participates every day.”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating -Mrs. Manter, Nominating TeacherTeacher

DELIA GUZMAN HERNANDEZDELIA GUZMAN HERNANDEZ

GRADE 12 3.2 GPA “Delia works hard EVERY DAY! She

has a positive attitude and always wants to get better!”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

RAMNEET PANNURAMNEET PANNU

GRADE 12 4.8 GPA “Ramneet performed extraordinarily at

the Academic Decathlon, winning 7 medals, a scholarship, and earning the highest score in school history.”

-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating TeacherTeacher

RONI PEREZRONI PEREZ

GRADE 12 3.92 GPA ““She does not make a lot of noise;

she just does her work at a very high level.”

-Mr. Johnson, Nominating -Mr. Johnson, Nominating TeacherTeacher

PAUL THOMASPAUL THOMAS

GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Paul is a great guy who is passionate

about athletics and academics. He gives his best to both areas; as a result, he is incredibly successful in each.”

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

MARCH 2015

-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - GRACIE FIGUEROAGRACIE FIGUEROA

MARCH 2015MARCH 2015 FRESHMEM 3.17 GPA SPORT: WRESTLING Stats:

Undefeated (34-0)

111 lbs. Central Section Champion

111 lbs. California State Champion

“Gracie comes with a chip on her shoulder, she’s always prepared for every tournament and she is not shy about putting in extra work.”

-Coach Lopez

-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - ALLEIDA MARTINEZALLEIDA MARTINEZ

MARCH 2015MARCH 2015 FRESHMEN 2.67 GPA SPORT: WRESTLING Stats:

Undefeated (33-0)

101 lbs. Central Section Champion

101 lbs. California State Champion

“Alleida is a calm, soft spoken, and unstressed individual; but once that whistle blows she turns into a ferocious  storm of takedowns, near-falls and pins.”

-Coach Lopez

-MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - JOEY ALVAREZJOEY ALVAREZ

MARCH 2015MARCH 2015 SENIOR 2.67 GPA SPORT: WRESTLING Stats:

CSL League Champion Div. II Valley Champion 3rd Place Central Section Masters CIF California State Wrestling Runner-up

 “Joey I know I have been very hard on you and I have held you to a higher level. I want you to understand I did it because I care for you and love you. Now I can truly say I AM PROUD OF YOU!!!!”

-Coach Lopez