1. STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
NOVEMBER 20, 2014

2. STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
CONGRATULATIONS!
NOVEMBER
STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

3. FRESHMEN NOMINEES
NOVEMBER 2014

4. KATHARINE 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 Teacher

5. EMMANUEL FABIAN HERNANDEZ
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

6. EMMANUEL 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 Teacher

7. JENNIFER 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 Teacher

8. ANGELICA 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

9. DANIEL 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 Teacher

10. HENRY 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 Teacher

11. ERIK 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 Teacher

12. JUAN PABLO RODRIGUEZ-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 Teacher

13. JONATHAN TORRES-LARA GRADE 9 3.5 GPA
“Jonathan is an exemplary student showing that hard work and dedication pays off.”
-Mrs. Loucks, Nominating Teacher

14. JULIA 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

15. SOPHOMORE NOMINEES
NOVEMBER 2014

16. JESSICA CALVILLO GRADE 10 3.4 GPA
“Jessica comes to class with a competitive, hardworking attitude. She demonstrates sportsmanship, drive, and dedication.”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

17. SYDNEY 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 Teacher

18. JASMEEN 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

19. MIGUEL 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 Teacher

20. DESIREE 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

21. DANIELA 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

22. JUNIOR NOMINEES
NOVEMBER 2014

23. MIGUEL 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 Teacher

24. ADRIENNE 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

25. JOHNNY 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

26. LAUREN ROCHA
GRADE 11
3.17 GPA
“Lauren is an incredibly sweet, responsible student. I love having her in class.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

27. JENNIFER 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 Teacher

28. SENIOR NOMINEES
NOVEMBER 2014

29. STEPHANIE 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 Teacher

30. LUIZA 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

31. RICKY 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 Teacher

32. ROSALBA 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 Teacher

33. MARICELA 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 Teacher

34. ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER 2014

35. -FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - GISSELLE CORONA NOVEMBER 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

36. -MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - JERRY SUMPTER NOVEMBER 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