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

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

FRESHMEN NOMINEES NOVEMBER 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES NOVEMBER 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

JUNIOR NOMINEES NOVEMBER 2014

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

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

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

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

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

SENIOR NOMINEES NOVEMBER 2014

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

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

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

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

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

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2014

-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

-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