Transcript selma high school student of the month nominees

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT
RECOGNITION
BREAKFAST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
SEPTEMBER
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
 ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
 PARENTS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS
FRESHMEN
NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
JACOB ALATORRE
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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 Teacher
KAYLA BALLEW
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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 Teacher
JASMEET BRAR
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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 Teacher
AMBER CARO
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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 Teacher
MARCUS CORTEZ
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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 Teacher
HEMAN GILL
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GRADE 9
4.0 GPA
“Good going, Heman! Keep up
the good work and continue to
make your teachers proud!”
-Mr. Gann, Nominating Teacher
MEGAN HENSLEE
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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
GURLEEN KAUR
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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
GURMAN MANN
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GRADE 9
3.83 GPA
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“Gary is a responsible and
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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
SUSAN RAMIREZ
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GRADE 9
2.33 GPA
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“Susan has performed well on all
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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 Teacher
CAMBRIA SCOTT
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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 Teacher
SOPHOMORE
NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
GISELLE CORONA
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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
JEANETTE GARNICA
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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 Teacher
RAMNEET PANNU
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GRADE 10
4.17 GPA
“Ramneet is a model student.
She is responsible, driven and
truly enjoys learning and
helping others.”
-Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating Teacher
MAXIMILIANO RIOS RUIZ
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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 Teacher
ROSALBA RUIZ
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GRADE 10
3.5 GPA
“Rosalba is responsible and
actively participates in class.
She has a positive attitude.”
-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher
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“Rosalba has a desire to learn
and improve in her English
speaking skills. She is polite
and respctful to everyone
around her.”
-Mrs. Reed, Nominating Teacher
MICHAEL SALINAS
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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 Teacher
LESLIE TINAJERO
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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 Teacher
CYNTHIA URIETA
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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
MEGAN WELLS
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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 Teacher
SHELBY ZARATE
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GRADE 10
3.5 GPA
“I really appreciate Shelby’s
dedication and hard work in my
classroom.”
-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating Teacher
JUNIOR
NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
TARYN ARAKI
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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
JESUS FRUTIS
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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 Teacher
RICKI GARCIA
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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 selfmotivated and very disciplined.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
GISELL HERNANDEZ
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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 Teacher
JANEE MARTINEZ
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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 Teacher
ELIDA MEDRANO
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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 Teacher
ROGASIANO MORALES
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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
STEPHANIE TOSTE
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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
HORACIO VALLE
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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 Teacher
SENIOR
NOMINEES
SEPTEMBER 2012
MITCHELL BANUELOS
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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
KANE COOPER
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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
MARIA GARCIA
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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 Teacher
MIKAYLA GRIJALVA
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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 Teacher
MIREYA GUZMAN ALVAREZ
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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 HARO
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GRADE 12
4.0 GPA
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“Sierra
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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 McDANIEL
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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 QUINONEZ
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GRADE 12
3.83 GPA
“Samantha is always on task
and going beyond what I
expect her to do.”
Mr. Fedele, Nominating Teacher
GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ
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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 SANCHEZ
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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 SINGLETERRY
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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 VASQUEZ
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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 PLAZA
SEPTEMBER 2012
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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 MACHADO
SEPTEMBER 2012
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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