student recognition breakfast february 26, 2016 selma high school
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FRESHMEN NOMINEES JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016TRANSCRIPT
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