STUDENT RECOGNITION

BREAKFASTFEBRUARY 26, 2016

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

JANUARY AND DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

FRESHMEN NOMINEES

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

BRIANNA ANTUNEZBRIANNA ANTUNEZ

GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Brianna is one of the hardest

working, most intelligent, most humble, and most respectful students you will ever meet.”

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

STEPHANIE BRAVOSTEPHANIE BRAVO

GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Stephanie is a highly intelligent

student who exemplifies what it means to be a Selma Bear. I appreciate her kind and positive attitude.”

-Mrs. Saponara, Nominating Teacher

JORDAN CORTEZJORDAN CORTEZ

GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Jordan is an amazing student who has

a quiet confidence. She comes into class, gets busy, takes care of what she needs to, and that is why she has been so successful.”-Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

DULCE GONZALEZDULCE GONZALEZ

GRADE 9 3.40 GPA “Dulce demonstrates much

determination and is committed to her studies and her future.”

-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

MAJENTA HARPERMAJENTA HARPER

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “She is a great, hard-working student

and is a joy to have in the classroom.”

-Ms. McDougal, Nominating Teacher

NABHIA IFTIAZNABHIA IFTIAZ

GRADE 9 3.62 GPA “No other student works as hard

demonstrating what it takes to succeed in Art. She is also very encouraging and supportive of other students who need help.”

-Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

HARJOT KAURHARJOT KAUR GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Harjot is inspiring to others

through her hard work, dedication, and desire to excel in everything she does.”

-Ms. Staal, Nominating Teacher

KOBLH MOHAMEDKOBLH MOHAMED GRADE 9 3.4 GPA “Koblh’s enthusiasm for learning is

exhibited through her participation and quick smile.”

-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

KILEY REETZKILEY REETZ GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Kiley is responsible, mature, and

goal driven. She isn’t afraid to challenge herself academically or athletically.”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

FATIMA TORRESFATIMA TORRES GRADE 9 3.00 GPA “Fatima is a wonderful student with

these attributes: dedication and honesty. She will not give up during her assignments and perseveres until she understands the content.”

-Mrs. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

LIZETTE VENEGASLIZETTE VENEGAS GRADE 9 3.80 GPA “Lizette is respectful and

organized. She is always on time and ready to learn.”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

RACHEL VIEIRARACHEL VIEIRA GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Rachel gives 100% effort on a

DAILY basis! She has a work ethic that teachers and coaches love, along with her fantastic attitude. I am lucky to have her in my class.”

-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

JOCELYN ZAMORAJOCELYN ZAMORA GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Jocelyn is making great gains in

her development of the English Language. Jocelyn is not afraid of obstacles but views these as another learning opportunity. Congratulations Jocelyn!”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

CIELO CRUZ ROSASCIELO CRUZ ROSAS

GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Cielo comes to class each and

every day ready to give her best. She is a role model P.E. student with her positive attitude, maturity, and determination.”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

LILLIANA FLORESLILLIANA FLORES

GRADE 10 3.66 GPA “Lilly always comes to class with a

great attitude and fantastic effort! I love having her in class.”

-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

JENNIFER HUARACHAJENNIFER HUARACHA

GRADE 10 4.00 GPA “Jennifer always has a positive

attitude in class. She works with enthusiasm. Jennifer is a respectful, hard-working and punctual student.”

-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZCHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ GRADE 10 3.16 GPA “Chris, Junior, “the Hulk” Martinez

always brings his best to the table. I’ve seen him grow over two years and am excited to continue to watch him grow through high school.”

--Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

ISRAEL MERINOISRAEL MERINO GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Israel always tries hard, works a lot and

never gives up. He is really a strong individual.”

- Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

MICHAEL ROMEROMICHAEL ROMERO GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Michael is amazingly polite. He is also a

great student who wants to be successful in the classroom, on the football field, in ROTC, FFA, and in life!”

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

ERICK RUBIOERICK RUBIO GRADE 10 3.60 GPA “Erick has character features that are

especially important for studying: his strength of will and diligence. He always tries hard and never gives up.”

-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

DIEGO SANCHEZDIEGO SANCHEZ

GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Diego is diligent to a fault. If you need

someone to get something done and done with quality, you call Diego.”

-Mr. Montemayor, Nominating Teacher

JUNIOR NOMINEES

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

TANIA ALTAMIRANOTANIA ALTAMIRANO

GRADE 11 3.94 GPA “Tania is a humble and soft-

spoken young woman, but her performance in and out of the classroom and her attitude of the heart loudly exclaim excellence.”

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

JESSICA CALVILLOJESSICA CALVILLO

GRADE 11 3.60 GPA “Jessica has quickly become a

leader in her English 3 class. I appreciate that she is positive, kind, and encouraging to everyone around her.”

-Mrs. Saponara, Nominating Teacher

ALAINA MARSHALLALAINA MARSHALL

GRADE 11 3.83 GPA “Alaina gives 110% in and out of

the pool. Her work ethic and drive makes her a true student athlete.”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

RICARDO MIJANGOSRICARDO MIJANGOS

GRADE 11 3.50 GPA “Ricardo always takes the time to

check with his team when working through problems. His character is unmatched.”

-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

ZAHIRA NAVARROZAHIRA NAVARRO

GRADE 11 4.20 GPA “Zahira has the highest grade in

my Integrated Math 3 classes. I appreciate her quiet spirit, and her willingness to work.”

-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

SAVANNAH PENASAVANNAH PENA

GRADE 11 3.50 GPA “Savannah is a hard worker. She

always wants to improve and get better! I wish I had 20 more exactly like her!”

-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

JORDAN RIOSJORDAN RIOS

GRADE 11 3.80 GPA “Jordan is a very smart, polite,

mature young lady who always goes the extra mile in every assignment she is given. She is a responsible student who will be very successful in life..”

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

SENIOR NOMINEES

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

MIGUEL ALCALAMIGUEL ALCALA

GRADE 12 4.33 GPA “Miguel never settles, but works

hard and is determined to reach his goals. He sets high standards for himself and has the individual determination to be successful.”

-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

KIMBERLY GARCIAKIMBERLY GARCIA

GRADE 12 3.33 GPA “Kimberly does a great job at

Jackson. She is well-organized and is a fantastic role model for her students! I love having her in class.”

-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

PAVIN JOHNSONPAVIN JOHNSON

GRADE 12 4.60 GPA “Pavin scored 6,492.8 points in the

Fresno County Academic Decathlon, the highest score on the Selma team. He also earned 3 medals in Speech, Interview and Essay.”

-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

GUADALUPE RAMIREZGUADALUPE RAMIREZ

GRADE 12 4.20 GPA “She is a perfect representation of

what it takes to be a BEAR. Her belief in achieving high expectations is demonstrated through her hard work and dedication to helping others.”

-Mrs. Lewis/Mr. Rangel, Nominating Teachers

GABRIEL RIOSGABRIEL RIOS

GRADE 12 3.16 GPA “Gabriel is a conscientious student

who pays close attention to detail and strives for excellence in all of his classes. Congratulations!.”

-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teachers

MANPREET SOMALMANPREET SOMAL

GRADE 12 2.83 GPA “Manpreet has an awesome

disposition – one that is perfect for ASB Leadership. I truly appreciate her as a member of our Leadership class.”

-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH -LYDIA SCOTTLYDIA SCOTT

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 12th grade 3.25 GPA SPORT: Soccer “She started the season as one of the

last players to make varsity squad and has worked her way into the starting lineup over the final 5 games. In our last league game against the best team, she didn’t come off the field for the whole 100 minutes."

-Coach Vivian

-MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH -ERICK RUBIOERICK RUBIO

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 10th grade 3.60 GPA SPORT: Soccer “As a sophomore, Erick is a starter. He has

been playing with a broken nose for a month that was broken twice in two separate games against Dinuba. He wouldn’t even leave the game until it was over. While recovering, he has been working harder than anyone. He is a quiet leader who everyone knows puts everything into every game. ”  

-Coach Norman