STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST

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STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
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CONGRATULATIONS!

• OCTOBER
• STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
• SENIOR OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
• ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
• STUDENT OF CHARACTER

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES

• OCTOBER 2009

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JUANITA BARRITA

• GRADE 9
• 2.83 GPA
• Juanita has a strong work ethic and is balancing
  her study schedule with her sports schedule. She
  is always helpful and meets lesson objectives
  cheerfully. She is modeling a positive team
  attitude.

• -Mr. Jones, Nominating Teacher

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APOLLO CHA

• GRADE 11
• 3.83 GPA
• Apollo participates in class on a daily basis,
  comes to class prepared and willing to help
  others.

• -Mrs. Quintanilla, Nominating Teacher

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GUADALUPE GARCIA

• GRADE 10
• 3.83 GPA
• Guadalupe has excellent leadership abilities and
  is self motivated. I can count on quality work
  every time he turns in an assignment.

• -Mrs. OBrien, Nominating Teacher

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NOEMI GUTIERREZ

• GRADE 11
• 3.5 GPA
• Neomi comes to class ready to learn and
  participate. She does everything without being
  asked and always gives her best.

• -Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher

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ROHINI JAGGI

• GRADE 10
• 3.8 GPA
• Rohini is an excellent, hard working, and
  dedicated student who excels in all academics and
  extra-curricular activities. She has many
  leadership qualities and is a role model for her
  peers.

• -Ms.Vang, Nominating Teacher

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KARINA MARQUEZ

• GRADE 11
• 3.83 GPA
• Karina is always on time and on task. She is
  honest, respectful, responsible, and
  intelligent.

• -Ms. Rubio, Nominating Teacher

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XOCHITL RODRIGUEZ

• GRADE 9
• 3.83 GPA
• Kaela is so respectful in class and tries very
  hard in EL Algebra Readiness. For not being in
  the U.S. very long, she is doing very well.

• -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

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KARINA SALINAS

• GRADE 10
• 3.0 GPA
• Karina always wears a smile on her face and has
  a positive attitude in PE. She gives great
  effort no matter if we are swimming, running, or
  playing a sport!

• -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

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CESAR SANCHEZ

• GRADE 10
• 3.33 GPA
• Cesar always helps out. He is polite and has a
  positive attitude! He gives 100 at any activity
  we do.

• -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

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SANTIAGO TORRES

• GRADE 10
• 3.5 GPA
• Santiago is an excellent student athlete. He
  manages to maintain good grades and work hard on
  the field. He is an excellent role model for all
  football players. If he misses chemistry on a
  game day, he stays after school the following
  Monday to catch up.

• -Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating Teacher

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ELIZABETH URIBE

• GRADE 10
• 4.17 GPA
• Elizabeth is 100 dependable in the classroom.
  Her assignments reflect thoughtfulness and
  intelligence.
• Elizabeth is a wonderfully insightful and
  articulate writer for the Clarion, and has
  produced some excellent stories the last two
  issues.

• -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

• -Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

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SENIOR OF THE MONTH NOMINEES

• OCTOBER 2009

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JOSH CONTRERAS

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.83 GPA
• Josh has the highest grade in Algebra 2. Josh
  has consistently shown quality work, while
  juggling the extra time football takes.

-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher
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BREANNE CURWICK

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 4.2 GPA
• Breanne is a conscientious editor for the school
  newspaper. She is driven to make her Sports
  Section in The Clarion the best it can be. She
  holds reporters accountable to high standards.
  Breanne is an exceptional writer herself, and one
  always comes away informed or enlightened when
  reading her work.

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher
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JOSE GUTIERREZ

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.67 GPA
• Jose comes prepared to learn everyday. He is
  always upbeat and positive. He is not afraid of
  challenges and rises to the occasion

• -Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher

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ERIK HERRERA

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.8 GPA
• Erik works very hard and makes others work hard
  too. He has very strong leadership qualities.

-Mr. Garcia, Nominating Teacher
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ROBERT BOBBY LOPEZ

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.0 GPA
• Bobby has a high level of maturity, yet he is
  able to have fun with his classes, and be a great
  role model. He is dependable, smart, athletic,
  and has a great personality.

• Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

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ALEXIE MENDEZ

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.67 GPA
• She is a perfect example of an unofficial class
  leader by her excellent behavior, interest, and
  deportment in class. She leads by example! Lexie
  is always prepared for class and asks intuitive
  questions.

-Mr. Bradshaw, Nominating Teacher
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JOSE NARANJO

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.83 GPA
• He is consistent in his excellence, drive, and
  push to go beyond. He helps others, offers help
  at tutorial, and always has a can do attitude
  which encourages others to succeed.

-Mr. Barbick, Nominating Teacher
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JESSICA PADILLA

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.8 GPA
• She is always in a good mood, takes her
  academics seriously, and assists me with whatever
  I need.
• Jessica is passionate about school. She wants
  to attend a 4-year university and is working very
  hard to obtain that goal.

-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher
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JESSICA RAMOS

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.8 GPA
• Jessica is a positive role model in class. She
  tries hard and has a positive attitude in class.
  Jessica is willing to help others whenever needed
  and is a dedicated student.

-Mrs. Plaza, Nominating Teacher
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SUNITA SHERGILL

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 3.6 GPA
• Sunita is full of perseverance. She tries to do
  her best even with the most arduous English
  assignments. Her assignments are turned in on
  time, and she is a dependable individual and
  group member in the classroom. I have enjoyed
  her in my class as a sophomore and as a senior.

-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher
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ARTURO ZARAGOZA

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 2.5 GPA
• Arturo shows the up most respect and
  responsibility for his own education. He
  continues to impress me with his ability to
  inspire others to do the same.

-Mr. Moz, Nominating Teacher
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEES

• OCTOBER 2009

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-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- SIMRAN BAL

• GRADE 12
• 4.75 GPA
• SPORT TENNIS
• Strong 2 Player
• TEAM CO-MVP
• She is a great player with a fantastic attitude!
  She always comes through when needed at singles
  or doubles.

-Coach Sultenfuss
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-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- ERIK HERRERA

• GRADE 12
• 3.8 GPA
• SPORT FOOTBALL
• TEAM LEADER IN
• Receptions
• Rushing Yards
• Scoring
• He is a focused young man who excels in a
  competitive environment.

-Coach Crews
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-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- ANDREA CARRILLO

• GRADE 11
• 4.0 GPA
• SPORT VOLLEYBALL
• Andrea is an encourager and a hard worker. She
  is always ready for practice and gives her best
  efforts.

-Coach Ramming
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-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- HATZIDI RIVAS

• GRADE 12
• 3.83 GPA
• SPORT GOLF
• She brought an excellent work ethic that
  inspired other golfers to work hard also. She
  would not let others quit hitting golf balls
  until she was done. Her efforts forced many of
  the girls to improve their game.

-Coach Garcia
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SHS STUDENT OF CHARACTER

• 2009-2010

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STUDENT OF CHARACTER NOMINEES

• Bryan Felix
• Sonia Gill
• Emily Harris
• Alexie Mendez
• Lorraine Salinas

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 5 DESERVING NOMINEES!
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SELMA HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENT OF CHARACTERBRYAN
FELIX

• SENIOR, ASB PRESIDENT
• 4.33 Weighted GPA
• Bryan has been an extremely involved student for
  four years. Academically, he strives to maintain
  extremely high standards while balancing all of
  his extracurricular activities. Bryan is the
  type of student who reaches out to all students,
  and never appears intimidating or above others.
  He is a positive role model and respected by
  many.
• As ASB President, Bryan is dedicated to the
  mission and goals of our student leadership
  class. He is committed to impacting the lives of
  all students by promoting school-wide involvement
  and influencing each individual to succeed. He
  does this by both his words and actions. I am so
  proud of Bryan for choosing to be a very
  productive leader on the Selma High School
  campus.

-Ms. Mechigian, Dean of Instruction
-Ms. DeCanio, Activities Director
CONGRATULATIONS BRYAN!
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CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS AND STAFF!
Teachers Thank you for your nominations and
comments!
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STUDENT OF THE MONTH WINNERS

• OCTOBER 2009
• Selected by a committee of
• teachers and administrators.

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH ELIZABETH URIBE OCTOBER
2009

• GRADE 10
• 4.17 GPA
• Elizabeth is 100 dependable in the classroom.
  Her assignments reflect thoughtfulness and
  intelligence.
• Elizabeth is a wonderfully insightful and
  articulate writer for the Clarion, and has
  produced some excellent stories the last two
  issues.

• -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

• -Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

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STUDENT OF THE MONTH BREANNE CURWICKOCTOBER
2009

• SENIOR NOMINEE
• 4.2 GPA
• Breanne is a conscientious editor for the school
  newspaper. She is driven to make her Sports
  Section in The Clarion the best it can be. She
  holds reporters accountable to high standards.
  Breanne is an exceptional writer herself, and one
  always comes away informed or enlightened when
  reading her work.

-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher
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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH SIMRAN BAL OCTOBER
2009

• GRADE 12
• 4.75 GPA
• SPORT TENNIS
• Strong 2 Player
• TEAM CO-MVP
• She is a great player with a fantastic attitude!
  She always comes through when needed at singles
  or doubles.

-Coach Sultenfuss
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MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH ERIK HERRERA OCTOBER
2009

• GRADE 12
• 3.8 GPA
• SPORT FOOTBALL
• TEAM LEADER IN
• Receptions
• Rushing Yards
• Scoring
• He is a focused young man who excels in a
  competitive environment.

-Coach Crews