STUDENT RECOGNITION

BREAKFASTNOVEMBER 20, 2014

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

NOVEMBER

STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

FRESHMEN NOMINEES

NOVEMBER 2014

KATHARINE BOJORQUEZKATHARINE BOJORQUEZ

GRADE 9 3.6 GPA “Katherine is a hard working student who

participates daily in class discussion. She tries her best every day and her academic progress is improving.”

-Ms. Vazquez, Nominating -Ms. Vazquez, Nominating TeacherTeacher

EMMANUEL FABIAN EMMANUEL FABIAN HERNANDEZHERNANDEZ

GRADE 9 3.8 GPA Emmanuel has come in to my class at

lunch—voluntarily, no less—to improve his reading skills, resulting in his reading lexile increasing 165 points—eight times greater than most students in my class! “

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

EMMANUEL FRANCOEMMANUEL FRANCO

GRADE 9 3.1 GPA “Emmanuel is an awesome student in

many ways, but the thing I appreciate most is his friendliness. He always makes it a point to say hello to me before class begins and goodbye before he leaves, and it makes my day.”

-Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating -Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JENNIFER HUARACHAJENNIFER HUARACHA

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Jennifer has a positive attitude in class.

She is responsible and actively participates in class discussions. She is always on time and prepared to start the class.”

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

ANGELICA MORFINANGELICA MORFIN

GRADE 9 3.17 GPA “She is one of the most respectful,

hardworking students that I have ever taught. I am so thankful for students like Angelica who are willing to step up and help their classmates when needed!”

-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher

DANIEL PALMERDANIEL PALMER

GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Danny every day comes to class prepared

to learn. He is an individual, not a follower, and is passionate about reaching his full potential as a student & an overall well rounded young man.”

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

HENRY RAMIREZHENRY RAMIREZ

GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “A hardworking student, Henry always

shows up ready to work with his group and ready to learn. His scores reflect all that hard work.”

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

ERIK RODRIGUEZERIK RODRIGUEZ

GRADE 9 3.8 GPA “Erik is a great student who maintains a

high GPA. However, what I like most about Erik is his happy demeanor and his caring attitude toward those around him.”

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

JUAN PABLO JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ-GARCIARODRIGUEZ-GARCIA

GRADE 9 3.17 GPA “Juan Pablo is intelligent, responsible,

respectful and punctual in the classroom. He is a positive influence for others in class.”

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

JONATHAN TORRES-LARAJONATHAN TORRES-LARA

GRADE 9 3.5 GPA “Jonathan is an exemplary student

showing that hard work and dedication pays off.”

-Mrs. Loucks, Nominating -Mrs. Loucks, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JULIA TORRESJULIA TORRES

GRADE 9 3.5 GPA “When I asked Julia if I could place her

with two students who needed help in class, she was more than willing to work with them. She has such a caring, helpful personality, and she is an absolute joy to have in class!”

-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher-Mrs. Silva, Nominating Teacher

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES

NOVEMBER 2014

JESSICA CALVILLOJESSICA CALVILLO

GRADE 10 3.4 GPA “Jessica comes to class with a

competitive, hardworking attitude. She demonstrates sportsmanship, drive, and dedication.”

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

SYDNEY CASESYDNEY CASE

GRADE 10 4.17 GPA “Sydney obviously applies high

expectations and standards for herself when it comes to her academics. That is what makes having her as a student so pleasurable!”

-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JASMEEN DADRAJASMEEN DADRA

GRADE 10 3.8 GPA “Jasmeen has worked hard and

showed great improvement in my class. She exemplifies Selma High’s 5.”

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

MIGUEL GUERRAMIGUEL GUERRA

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Miguel is an extremely hard worker who

always focuses on excellence. His dedication to the classroom makes him invaluable to his group.”

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

DESIREE GUTIERREZDESIREE GUTIERREZ

GRADE 10 3.7 GPA “Desiree is the kind of student teachers

would like to clone. She is sweet, kind, always smiles, and does her best academically.”

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

DANIELA SINGLETERRYDANIELA SINGLETERRY

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “As Layout Editor of The Clarion,

Daniela has several times come in at lunch and after school, dishing out hours of fiery page design. Her positivity and enthusiasm is so refreshing.”

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

JUNIOR NOMINEES

NOVEMBER 2014

MIGUEL ALCALAMIGUEL ALCALA

GRADE 11 3.5 GPA “Miguel is a self-motivated individual who sets

goals from himself and sees them through until they are accomplished. He is not afraid to overcome obstacles that may get in his way!”

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

ADRIENNE ORTEGAADRIENNE ORTEGA

GRADE 11 3.5 GPA “Adrienne’s performance on the first several

essays of the year proves that she is a gifted, observant, thought-provoking writer, able to turn a phrase with craft and artfulness. She’s only just beginning to tap her talent as a thinker and expresser of big ideas.”

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

JOHNNY McGUIREJOHNNY McGUIRE

GRADE 11 3.5 GPA “Johnny has demonstrated all of the pillars

of success. He is silent, but his work speaks for him.”

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

LAUREN ROCHALAUREN ROCHA

GRADE 11 3.17 GPA “Lauren is an incredibly sweet, responsible

student. I love having her in class.”

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

JENNIFER REYESJENNIFER REYES

GRADE 11 3.8 GPA “Jennifer is in the Top Five of all of my

Algebra 2 classes! She knows what it takes to succeed and learn.”

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

SENIOR NOMINEES

NOVEMBER 2014

STEPHANIE GUZMANSTEPHANIE GUZMAN

GRADE 12 4.17 GPA “Stephanie believes in putting forth

only her best effort in order to achieve the highest academic standards possible.”

-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating TeacherTeacher

LUIZA PYLUIZA PY

GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Luiza is a delight to have in class.

She came all the way from Brazil to study in Selma, and she’s doing an outstanding job!!!”

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

RICKY QUIROZRICKY QUIROZ

GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Ricky is a such a hard-working young

man who is also great role model for other students, both in and out of the classroom.”

-Ms. Luviano, Nominating -Ms. Luviano, Nominating TeacherTeacher

ROSALBA RUIZ CUEVASROSALBA RUIZ CUEVAS

GRADE 12 3.8 GPA “Rosalba is a very responsible, young

lady who cares very much about her school work and always puts forth her best effort in any task given to her.”

-Ms. Luviano, Nominating -Ms. Luviano, Nominating TeacherTeacher

MARICELA VARGAS LOPEZMARICELA VARGAS LOPEZ

GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Maricela is a role model student:

respectful, focused, & hardworking. No matter what activity we are doing, her attitude is positive & she gives 110% effort….she is AMAZING!!!!”

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

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

NOVEMBER 2014

-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - GISSELLE CORONAGISSELLE CORONA

NOVEMBER 2014NOVEMBER 2014 SENIOR 3.33 GPA SPORT: GOLF Stats: Plays in the #2 Slot  8th in the CSL with 93 total points Lead the team in the D3 Championship with

her best ever stroke score of 107.

“Gisselle is the "Spark Plug" for this team. Her positive energy ignites everyone. She put up her career best ever score when it counted most in the Valley Championship.”

-Coach Wolfe

-MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - JERRY SUMPTERJERRY SUMPTER

NOVEMBER 2014NOVEMBER 2014 SENIOR 3.43 GPA SPORT: WATER POLO Co-MVP on Team 1st Team All League Leading Scorer on team

“Jerry was one of our top offensive and defensive players. His hard work and great attitude was an example to the whole team.”

-Coach Wood