STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

FRESHMEN NOMINEES SEPTEMBER 2014

DANIELA ESCORCIA AYALA GRADE GPA “Daniela has a great attitude and is a positive influence in Art 1. She comes prepared to learn every day. She is undaunted by any challenge.” -Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher

EMMANUEL FABIAN HERNANDEZ GRADE GPA “Emmanuel is a role model DA AVID student. He has the individual determination to do amazing in all aspects of his life.” “In the very short time of the first three weeks, Emmanuel has already managed to separate himself from the pack. So far, everything that he has done has been absolute perfection (as represented by his 100% in my room.)” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

LEO RAMIREZ GRADE GPA “ Leo is respectful and has a great attitude. He shows great leadership qualities and is a great role model for the rest of the students around him in Success 101.” -Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

MANJOT SANDHU GRADE GPA “ Manjot is always upbeat and ready to learn Spanish. He is an active participant in class and I appreciate his hard work.” -Ms. Vazquez, Nominating Teacher

SOPHOMORE NOMINEES SEPTEMBER 2014

ISABELLA AYARZAGOITIA GRADE GPA “She has the highest percentage in my sophomore class presently. Bella takes her education seriously, and it shows! -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

MARY LOPEZ GRADE GPA “ Mary is always pleasant and helpful to her classmates, which is why she deserves to be my first student of the month for the school year!” -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating Teacher

CRISTIAN MORA HERNANDEZ GRADE GPA “ Cristian has a great attitude and is very respectful. I enjoy having him in class.” -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

SHAAN NAGRA GRADE GPA “So far in the new, exciting, and all around challenging course that is Integrated Math II, Shaan asks great questions, shows all his work, and leads his group through the mire. His most recent test was slightly short of perfection and secured a location on the Smarty Bears board.” -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

CLARISSA ORTEGA GRADE GPA “ Clarissa 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

ROXANNE PEREZ GRADE GPA “ Roxy may be quiet in my PE class, but her maturity & determination are noticed & appreciated! Every day she dresses out for swimming and gives amazing effort in the water. She is a role model PE student!” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

GE XIONG GRADE GPA “Ge has shown nothing but respect in class! He always has his work done, and it shows on his quiz scores.” -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

JUNIOR NOMINEES SEPTEMBER 2014

GUILLERMO CRUZ GONZALEZ GRADE GPA “Guillermo is a very intelligent young man. He thinks outside the box.” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

MARCOS GUTIERREZ CAMARILLO GRADE GPA “Marcos takes pride in his education and works hard to do well in all his classes. He is the definition of AVID = advancement via individual determination!” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

MEGAN HENSLEE GRADE GPA “Megan is a very capable student. She knows what it takes to learn and be successful!” -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

CAITLYN JENSEN GRADE GPA “I really appreciate how helpful Caitlyn is to her group members, and I am so grateful for her positive attitude throughout each class period.” -Mrs. Alvarado, Nominating Teacher

JENNIFER PEREZ GRADE GPA “Jennifer is a responsible, punctual, and respectful student. She actively participates in class activities and discussions. Jennifer’s highly interested in improving her Spanish skills.” -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

DACIA TOVAR GRADE GPA “Dacia’s personality is awesome! She works hard with a smile on her face!” -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

SENIOR NOMINEES SEPTEMBER 2014

BRIANNA CERDA GRADE GPA “Brianna’s outgoing personality and her commitment to her work makes her a great pleasure to have in class.” -Ms. Luviano, Nominating Teacher

ALEXIS GOMEZ GRADE GPA “Each day, Alexis comes into class ready to learn with such a positive attitude and it shows in her class work.” -Ms. Luviano, Nominating Teacher

BAILEE HANSEN GRADE GPA “Bailee is a very intelligent young lady who presently has the highest percentage in my senior class. She is capable of greatness!” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

ABDELKAREEM MEQDAD GRADE GPA “Kareem is a very polite, well- mannered young man who gives 100% effort into every assignment and never once complains.” -Ms. Luviano, Nominating Teacher

PATRICIA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ GRADE GPA “ Patricia entered my PE class late, but that hasn’t stopped her from being focused on improving her skills in the water. Every day I see her determination to become a better swimmer and I know that is a reflection of how she is in all of her classes!” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

PAUL ROMERO GRADE GPA “ Paul’s attitude is contagious! He is upbeat, polite, respectful and I am so glad he is in my class.” -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2014

ANEESHA NAGRA SEPTEMBER FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - ANEESHA NAGRA SEPTEMBER 2014 SENIOR 3.67 GPA SPORT: WATERPOLO Stats: 21 Goals; 11 Assists; 14 Steals in 4 Games Ranked in the top 3 in goals, assist, and steals per game in the Central Section “Aneesha works hard and understands the game. She works with the younger players to improve their skills. She is our "go to" player." -Coach Wood

JACOB GRIJALVA SEPTEMBER MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - JACOB GRIJALVA SEPTEMBER 2014 JUNIOR 3.83 GPA SPORT: FOOTBALL Stats: 14 Tackles in 3 games; 1 QB Sack; 1 Interception; 1 QB Hurry “Jacob is one of our leaders on defense. As defensive tackle, he is a force to be reckoned with.” -Coach Crews

BEARS OF HONOR Bears of Honor Pledge: I do solemnly pledge that as long as I am a student at Selma High School, I will faithfully uphold its principles, guard it’s traditions, respect it’s values, and abide by the extracurricular code of ethics. I make this pledge to my fellow students, teammates, faculty, and parents, which signifies our mutual trust and resolve to keep our honor forever sacred.

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