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