SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT
RECOGNITION
BREAKFAST
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
NOVEMBER
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
 ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
FRESHMEN
NOMINEES
NOVEMBER 2014
KATHARINE BOJORQUEZ
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GRADE 9
3.5 GPA
“Jonathan is an exemplary student
showing that hard work and dedication
pays off.”
-Mrs. Loucks, Nominating Teacher
JULIA TORRES
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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GRADE 11
3.17 GPA
“Lauren is an incredibly sweet, responsible
student. I love having her in class.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
JENNIFER REYES
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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
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GRADE 12
4.17 GPA
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“Stephanie believes in putting forth
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only her best effort in order to achieve
the highest academic standards
possible.”
-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher
LUIZA PY
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GRADE 12
4.0 GPA
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“Luiza is a delight to have in class.
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She came all the way from Brazil to
study in Selma, and she’s doing an
outstanding job!!!”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
RICKY QUIROZ
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GRADE 12
3.6 GPA
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“Ricky is a such a hard-working young
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man who is also great role model for
other students, both in and out of the
classroom.”
-Ms. Luviano, Nominating Teacher
ROSALBA RUIZ CUEVAS
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GRADE 12
3.8 GPA
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“Rosalba is a very responsible, young
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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
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GRADE 12
4.0 GPA
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“Maricela is a role model student:
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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
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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
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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