STUDENT RECOGNITION

BREAKFASTOCTOBER 29, 2014

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

OCTOBER

STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

FRESHMEN NOMINEES

OCTOBER 2014

OSCAR DIAZOSCAR DIAZ

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Oscar is an enthusiastic student who participates daily

in Spanish class. He is a fast learner and always does his best!”

“Oscar has made it clear that he plans on being successful in high school, and he has the ability and drive to make it happen!”

-Mrs. Vazquez, Nominating -Mrs. Vazquez, Nominating TeacherTeacher

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

DANIELA ESCORCIADANIELA ESCORCIA

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Daniela is responsible, punctual, and

respectful student. She actively participates in class activities and is always attentive in class.”

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

NICHOLAS GARNICANICHOLAS GARNICA

GRADE 9 3.5 GPA “Nick has been a great student since day 1. He

has been able to work with different groups, adjust to different structures and styles of learning effortlessly, and maintain non-core classes like small engines, welding, and JROTC with ease.”

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

FELIPE GARCIAFELIPE GARCIA

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “I really enjoy having Felipe as a student.

He is a hard worker and is always willing to participate in lessons.”

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

JENNIFER HUARACHA JENNIFER HUARACHA HERNANDEZHERNANDEZ

GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Jennifer is self-motivated and focused on

her studies. She works hard and is committed to achieving her goal of attending a four year university.”

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

VICTOR VILLALOBOSVICTOR VILLALOBOS

GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Victor is responsible, respectful and

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

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

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES

OCTOBER 2014

ISABELLA AYARZAGOITIAISABELLA AYARZAGOITIA

GRADE 10 3.88 GPA “Isabella comes to class prepared to

work and learn. She works with patience, determination, and a high degree of creativity.”

-Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher

DAVID FERRERDAVID FERRER

GRADE 10 2.7 GPA “David is respectful to others and is a

very caring person. He loves to come to school.”

-Mr. Lomeli, Nominating Teacher-Mr. Lomeli, Nominating Teacher

AARON GOMEZAARON GOMEZ

GRADE 10 3.0 GPA “Aaron leads by example: he dresses

out every day, participates 110%, and gets along with his fellow classmates. I can always depend on Aaron to be on task and ready to go!”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

DAVID LOPEZDAVID LOPEZ

GRADE 10 2.0 GPA “I am so impressed with how David

will not hesitate to ask me questions after class, check in with me if he has a missing assignment, or go the extra mile to make sure that he completes his assignments correctly.”

-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating TeacherTeacher

VANESSA RAMIREZVANESSA RAMIREZ

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Vanessa presently has straight A’s

and is polite and respectful. She is doing very well at SHS!”

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

JANNA SANDOVALJANNA SANDOVAL

GRADE 10 3.58 GPA “Janna’s A+ in Algebra II is an

indicative of her willingness to work, her sense of responsibility, and high test scores.”

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

DANIELA SINGLETERRYDANIELA SINGLETERRY

GRADE 10 4.0 GPA “Daniela is a student whose tenacious

attitude towards hard work is only outshined by her cheerful demeanor. She is a wonderful student to have in class.”

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

JOCELYN VALENZUELAJOCELYN VALENZUELA

GRADE 10 3.2 GPA “Jocelyn has a great attitude and is

very respectful. I enjoy having her in class.”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

JUNIOR NOMINEES

OCTOBER 2014

ARIEL AVALOSARIEL AVALOS

GRADE 11 2.66 GPA “Ariel’s personality is awesome! She

works hard with a smile on her face!”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

LIZETTE CORTINA LIZETTE CORTINA RODRIGUEZRODRIGUEZ

GRADE 11 3.3 GPA “Lizette is a very talented, well-rounded

young woman. Because of her hard work, she is at the head of her class.”

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

JASMINE DELGADOJASMINE DELGADO

GRADE 11 3.17 GPA “Jasmine is doing very well in Algebra 2.

The improvement from last year to this year is very impressive.”

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

NICK MARISCALNICK MARISCAL

GRADE 11 3.7 GPA “Nick’s hard work and dedication in the

classroom are going to take him far in life, and I am so excited to see what the future has in store for him!”

-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating TeacherTeacher

PAOLA MARTINEZPAOLA MARTINEZ

GRADE 11 2.3 GPA “Paola is an awesome student who takes

great care in her work and learning. She is a leader among her group in class. I appreciate her motivation to learn as much as she can.”

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

JOCELYN SALAZARJOCELYN SALAZAR

GRADE 11 4.0 GPA “Jocelyn is a student athlete: she knows

her education is top priority, but works hard in her extracurricular activities too. She also is wearing a smile and brings energy to the classroom! “

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

LESLEY VALDEZLESLEY VALDEZ

GRADE 11 2.8 GPA “Lesley is an excellent student with a bright

future, and I am so blessed to have her in my class!”

-Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating TeacherTeacher

SENIOR NOMINEES

OCTOBER 2014

JASON ALVAREZJASON ALVAREZ

GRADE 12 2.5 GPA “Jason’s attitude is contagious! He is

upbeat, polite, respectful and I am so glad he is in my class.”

-Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating TeacherTeacher

ARMANDO CARRILLOARMANDO CARRILLO

GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Armando is a focused young man; I

have never seen him give anything less than 110% effort! He comes to class with a positive attitude and always demonstrates good sportsmanship. “

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

RICHARD GARCIARICHARD GARCIA

GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Richard is an extremely hard worker.

His drive and motivation to be successful is obvious, and I know he will be successful as whatever he sets his mind to!”

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

LYNEY SERRATO ZAMORALYNEY SERRATO ZAMORA

GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Lyney is a hard-working, bright

student whose positive attitude reflects in all of her school work.”

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

KAITLIN STEADMANKAITLIN STEADMAN GRADE 12 3.8 GPA “Kaitlin is a deep thinker. She takes her education

seriously; and, as a result, she is very successful academically.”

“The characteristics Kaitlin maintains will allow her to excel in her future relationships, workforce and beyond. She is also a great trashketball shooter.”

“I’m impressed with Kaitlin’s organizational ability, her perserverance, and her strong desire to aim high with her grades.”

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

--Mr. Alcoser, Nominating Mr. Alcoser, Nominating TeacherTeacher

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

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

OCTOBER 2014

-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - LIA LOPEZLIA LOPEZOCTOBER 2014OCTOBER 2014

JUNIOR 4.0 GPA SPORT: TENNIS Stats: Singles 7-3 league Doubles 6-4 

Ranked #2 Singles in CSL league #1 on Tennis Ladder 2nd Place in Singles League Tennis Tourney

& will compete in Valley on Friday “Lia works hard and she gets better

everyday.  She has a positive attitude and is a great role model for my younger players.  I LOVE having her on my team!”

-Coach Sultenfuss

-MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - ARMANDO CARRILLOARMANDO CARRILLO

OCTOBER 2014OCTOBER 2014 SENIOR 3.6 GPA SPORT: CROSS COUNTRY Ranked Top 10 in the Valley

“Armando is a leader with great work ethic. The rest of our athletes look up to him and follow him.”  

-Coach Hensen