OCTOBER STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST

OCTOBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES SENIOR OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEES TEACHERS OF THE WEEK

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES OCTOBER 2008

JOBANJOT AULAKH GRADE 10 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Joban continuously volunteers to take on additional leadership responsibilities on top of her already demanding schedule. She is a well rounded and an extremely balanced young woman!” “Joban continuously volunteers to take on additional leadership responsibilities on top of her already demanding schedule. She is a well rounded and an extremely balanced young woman!” -Ms. DeCanio, Nominating Teacher

SAMANTHA ARMSTRONG GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 3.83 GPA “She is consistent, focused, and always does her best at work. Samantha helps and tutors students in class. She’s a member of Mensa and many other clubs on campus.” “She is consistent, focused, and always does her best at work. Samantha helps and tutors students in class. She’s a member of Mensa and many other clubs on campus.” -Mr. Barbick, Nominating Teacher

BRYANNA BECERRIL GRADE 10 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “Bryanna is a role model for her classmates inside and outside of the classroom. Her positive demeanor makes those around her feel lucky to be a part of her life. At any time you can observe Bryanna being a good student and a good member of the Selma High Student Body.” “Bryanna is a role model for her classmates inside and outside of the classroom. Her positive demeanor makes those around her feel lucky to be a part of her life. At any time you can observe Bryanna being a good student and a good member of the Selma High Student Body.” -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

BRYANT CALDERON GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “He is one of the best 9 th grade students I’ve ever had! He brings people up & makes them want to perform at their best. No matter what team he is on or activity we are doing, those around him are successful and having fun. His upbeat attitude is addictive!” “He is one of the best 9 th grade students I’ve ever had! He brings people up & makes them want to perform at their best. No matter what team he is on or activity we are doing, those around him are successful and having fun. His upbeat attitude is addictive!” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

BREANNE CURWICK GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Breanne always has a positive attitude and is a very hard worker. She is always willing to help her peers and takes on the leadership role. Breanne tutors for me after school and is always very positive with the students.” “Breanne always has a positive attitude and is a very hard worker. She is always willing to help her peers and takes on the leadership role. Breanne tutors for me after school and is always very positive with the students.” -Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating Teacher

ANDREW CERVANTES GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “Andrew is always very respectful and interested in what’s going on in class. He’s not afraid to ask questions.” “Andrew is always very respectful and interested in what’s going on in class. He’s not afraid to ask questions.” -Mrs. O’Brien, Nominating Teacher

SONIA GILL GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.1 GPA “Sonia works hard to understand new topics and it’s evident she studies at home because she proves she “gets it” the very next day.” “Sonia works hard to understand new topics and it’s evident she studies at home because she proves she “gets it” the very next day.” “She is motivated, responsible and intelligent. She wants to learn material and does. Sonia enjoys school and is cooperative with her classmates. She is excelling in 3 AP classes, physics, trig and Clarion!” “She is motivated, responsible and intelligent. She wants to learn material and does. Sonia enjoys school and is cooperative with her classmates. She is excelling in 3 AP classes, physics, trig and Clarion!” -Mr. Hushek, Nominating Teacher -Mr. Jett, Nominating Teacher

ALEXANDER HARRINGTON GRADE 10 GRADE GPA 3.5 GPA “Alex is a class leader and is great in fitness and sports. He always works hard in class and does everything that is asked of him.” “Alex is a class leader and is great in fitness and sports. He always works hard in class and does everything that is asked of him.” -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

ROHINI JAGGI GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “Rohini is a conscientious, hard-working student who completes all work and is willing to go above and beyond minimum assignment requirements.” “Rohini is a conscientious, hard-working student who completes all work and is willing to go above and beyond minimum assignment requirements.” -Mr. Jones, Nominating Teacher

CHELSEA MACHADO GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 3.33 GPA “She’s an outstanding student, is always in a good mood and has an infectious laugh.” “She’s an outstanding student, is always in a good mood and has an infectious laugh.” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

JOSE NARANJO GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Jose makes sure that he gets his work done. He takes the extra step to make sure he comprehends what the assignment is and how he can do it better. He works very hard and is a pleasure to have in class.” “Jose makes sure that he gets his work done. He takes the extra step to make sure he comprehends what the assignment is and how he can do it better. He works very hard and is a pleasure to have in class.” -Mr. Lane, Nominating Teacher

ISAIAS PACHECO GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “Isaias is a person of good moral values. He recently found a flash drive at his computer that didn’t belong to him. He choose to turn it in rather than keep it.” “Isaias is a person of good moral values. He recently found a flash drive at his computer that didn’t belong to him. He choose to turn it in rather than keep it.” -Mrs. Caraker, Nominating Teacher

JASMINE QUINTANA GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 3.78 GPA “Even though Jasmine began the year with outstanding writing and analytical skills, she continues to challenge herself to prepare for college curriculum. Jasmine is a natural leader who will go out of her way to help fellow classmates comprehend tasks and grow as students. Having a student like Jasmine makes my job as a teacher enjoyable. Her positive attitude and insight are inspiring.” “Even though Jasmine began the year with outstanding writing and analytical skills, she continues to challenge herself to prepare for college curriculum. Jasmine is a natural leader who will go out of her way to help fellow classmates comprehend tasks and grow as students. Having a student like Jasmine makes my job as a teacher enjoyable. Her positive attitude and insight are inspiring.” -Mr. Machnik, Nominating Teacher

LAURENCIO RAMIREZ GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Laurencio works hard at everything he does. He comes in for extra help and is willing to help others around him. He even offered to change seats so he could help other students in geometry.” “Laurencio works hard at everything he does. He comes in for extra help and is willing to help others around him. He even offered to change seats so he could help other students in geometry.” -Ms. Jost, Nominating Teacher

MELINDA RIOS GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 3.33 GPA “She is very dependable and always willing to go the extra mile, with a smile.” “She is very dependable and always willing to go the extra mile, with a smile.” -Ms. Filgas, Nominating Teacher

GURBHUPINDER (GARY) SAHOTA GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Gary is ranked number 1 in his class. He is involved in Indian Club and FBLA.” “Gary is ranked number 1 in his class. He is involved in Indian Club and FBLA.” -Mr. McGill, Nominating Teacher

PERLA SANJUAN GRADE 10 GRADE GPA 3.3 GPA “Perla is extremely hard working and always willing to help others. She has a positive attitude and is very encouraging.” “Perla is extremely hard working and always willing to help others. She has a positive attitude and is very encouraging.” -Ms. Lafferty, Nominating Teacher

MONICA SEGURA GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 3.67 GPA “Monica is an excellent student: dedicated, hard- working, motivated, and considerate of others. She always goes above and beyond the requirements to turn in high-quality work. She is a very kind and caring student with a wonderful personality.” “Monica is an excellent student: dedicated, hard- working, motivated, and considerate of others. She always goes above and beyond the requirements to turn in high-quality work. She is a very kind and caring student with a wonderful personality.” -Ms. Vang, Nominating Teacher

GURPRAN SINGH GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.33 GPA “He is always willing to help his fellow students with material. He is very knowledgeable about what we are covering and explains it to students who struggle. He has a positive attitude and is a very sweet kid.” “He is always willing to help his fellow students with material. He is very knowledgeable about what we are covering and explains it to students who struggle. He has a positive attitude and is a very sweet kid.” -Mrs. O’Brien, Nominating Teacher

SANDEEP SINGH GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 3.33 GPA “Sandeep has changed his focus to become a better student this year. He completes all classroom and homework assignments.” “Sandeep has changed his focus to become a better student this year. He completes all classroom and homework assignments.” -Mr. Lopez, Nominating Teacher

ELIZABETH URIBE GRADE 9 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Elizabeth is one of the rising stars at SHS. She is a superior student. Her work in English 1 Honors is exemplary, and her writing reflects the skills of an insightful thinker.” “Elizabeth is one of the rising stars at SHS. She is a superior student. Her work in English 1 Honors is exemplary, and her writing reflects the skills of an insightful thinker.” “The most notable traits Elizabeth has are her high character and her kind treatment of others. Elizabeth is and excellent student, a positive role model, and is a valuable member of the Selma High School’s community.” “The most notable traits Elizabeth has are her high character and her kind treatment of others. Elizabeth is and excellent student, a positive role model, and is a valuable member of the Selma High School’s community.” -Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

The October “STUDENT OF THE MONTH” Award goes to ……………..

STUDENT OF THE MONTH EMILY HARRIS GRADE 11 GRADE GPA 4.0 GPA “Emily arrives every morning at 7:00 a.m. ready to sing with the chamber singers. She not only works hard but she strives and excels at being a positive leader for others inside and outside of the choir program. Her smile and enthusiasm is endless!” “Emily arrives every morning at 7:00 a.m. ready to sing with the chamber singers. She not only works hard but she strives and excels at being a positive leader for others inside and outside of the choir program. Her smile and enthusiasm is endless!” -Mrs. Allen, Nominating Teacher

SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES OCTOBER 2008

NEAMA ALAMRI SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.5 GPA 4.5 GPA “Neama is an extremely hard worker and has devoted many hours tutoring students after school for me for the past three years. Neama cares about others, she cares about her grades, and she is willing to help in any way.” “Neama is an extremely hard worker and has devoted many hours tutoring students after school for me for the past three years. Neama cares about others, she cares about her grades, and she is willing to help in any way.” -Mrs. Carrasco, Nominating Teacher

ROBERT BEJARANO SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.0 GPA 3.0 GPA “Robert always completes his work. I like his attitude towards school and his politeness to all others.” “Robert always completes his work. I like his attitude towards school and his politeness to all others.” -Mr. Fedele, Nominating Teacher

TANISHA CALDERON SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.3 GPA 3.3 GPA “Tanisha is caring, good spirited, considerate, and giving. She recently volunteered to help a student with special needs without being asked.” “Tanisha is caring, good spirited, considerate, and giving. She recently volunteered to help a student with special needs without being asked.” -Mrs. Caraker, Nominating Teacher

JORDAN FRANCO SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.4 GPA 4.4 GPA “Jordan goes above and beyond the requirements for everything. He has an excellent work ethic and a great attitude. He is always learning!” “Jordan goes above and beyond the requirements for everything. He has an excellent work ethic and a great attitude. He is always learning!” -Mrs. Rowe, Nominating Teacher

SIERRA GREEN SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.83 GPA 3.83 GPA “Sierra is a hard worker and has a great attitude. She’s a bright light in my class.” “Sierra is a hard worker and has a great attitude. She’s a bright light in my class.” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

BETHANY HERNANDEZ SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.0 GPA 4.0 GPA “Bethany has always been a positive influence and role model on the SHS campus. She is a compassionate person. Academics are an important part of her life and she is able to balance it with extra-curricular activities.” “Bethany has always been a positive influence and role model on the SHS campus. She is a compassionate person. Academics are an important part of her life and she is able to balance it with extra-curricular activities.” -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

JESSICA KATAOKA SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE GPA GPA “She balances Ag activities, leadership activities, golf and academics. She excels at all of them! She is patient and willing to help others learn. Jessica is intelligent, motivated and responsible!” “She balances Ag activities, leadership activities, golf and academics. She excels at all of them! She is patient and willing to help others learn. Jessica is intelligent, motivated and responsible!” -Mr. Hushek, Nominating Teacher

MARVIN MIJANGOS SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.33 GPA 3.33 GPA “Marvin has made great progress in US History. He currently has a 92% in my class and has a great attitude.” “Marvin has made great progress in US History. He currently has a 92% in my class and has a great attitude.” - Mr. McGill, Nominating Teacher

TRAVIS NEUFELD SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.17 GPA 3.17 GPA “Travis has a great attitude and is a class leader in PE Tutoring. He always has a smile on his face and gives 100%. He has grown so much since his sophomore year. I am so proud of him!” “Travis has a great attitude and is a class leader in PE Tutoring. He always has a smile on his face and gives 100%. He has grown so much since his sophomore year. I am so proud of him!” -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

ELIZABETH REYES SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.17 GPA 4.17 GPA “She is an active participant every day. She has the desire to learn and to better herself beyond what a normal student has. Elizabeth is a passionate person and not only wants to be successful, but helps those around her. She leads by example.” “She is an active participant every day. She has the desire to learn and to better herself beyond what a normal student has. Elizabeth is a passionate person and not only wants to be successful, but helps those around her. She leads by example.” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

MICHAEL RUIZ SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.0 GPA 4.0 GPA “Michael is a man of his word. When he says he is going to do something, he follows through.” “Michael is a man of his word. When he says he is going to do something, he follows through.” -Ms. Filgas, Nominating Teacher

VANESSA RUIZ SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.5 GPA 3.5 GPA “She is such a sweet and caring person. I have seen Ms. Ruiz show empathy towards others. She is currently working outside of school and holding a 3.5 GPA.” “She is such a sweet and caring person. I have seen Ms. Ruiz show empathy towards others. She is currently working outside of school and holding a 3.5 GPA.” -Mr. Fedele, Nominating Teacher

NATALIE XAVIER SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 4.0 GPA 4.0 GPA “Natalie’s ‘take charge’ attitude and diligence to getting the job done has made a huge impact on my class. I appreciate her work ethic as well as her positive and caring attitude. It makes me proud when students say Natalie looks like she could be my daughter.” “Natalie’s ‘take charge’ attitude and diligence to getting the job done has made a huge impact on my class. I appreciate her work ethic as well as her positive and caring attitude. It makes me proud when students say Natalie looks like she could be my daughter.” -Ms. DeCanio, Nominating Teacher

The October “SENIOR OF THE MONTH” Award goes to ……………..

SENIOR OF THE MONTH JOSE LINARES SENIOR NOMINEE SENIOR NOMINEE 3.5 GPA 3.5 GPA “Jose strives to learn new things and he gets his classmates involved as well. Jose always puts forth his best effort and goes above and beyond what he is asked to do.” “Jose strives to learn new things and he gets his classmates involved as well. Jose always puts forth his best effort and goes above and beyond what he is asked to do.” Mrs. Rowe, Nominating Teacher Mrs. Rowe, Nominating Teacher “Jose works very hard in my class. He is concerned about improving as a writer, and is, in fact, one of the most talented writer’s in my English class.” “Jose works very hard in my class. He is concerned about improving as a writer, and is, in fact, one of the most talented writer’s in my English class.” Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher Nominated by: Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Castle

SELMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEES OCTOBER 2008

-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- BRENDA BRAVO GRADE: 12 GRADE: GPA 3.5 GPA SPORT: TENNIS SPORT: TENNIS Coach’s Award Winner Coach’s Award Winner “Brenda has done a great job this year. She is an extremely HARD worker and she doesn’t quit! She practices on her own time and always wants to improve her skills. She is a very positive influence on our team.” -Coach Sultenfuss, Tennis

-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- JESSICA KATAOKA GRADE: 12 GRADE: GPA GPA SPORT: GIRL’S GOLF SPORT: GIRL’S GOLF Team Captain Team Captain Team MVP Team MVP Responsible for slightly less than half of teams total points Responsible for slightly less than half of teams total points Helped team tie for 2 nd place going into the final tournament Helped team tie for 2 nd place going into the final tournament “Jessica has been a stalwart for the girl’s golf team for the last 4 years. Her willingness to work hard, both at practice and on her own, has paid off. Jessica is talented enough to play in college and will be a great addition to any program. She exudes a “positive attitude” and makes those around her want to play their best.” -Coach Garcia, Girl’s Golf

-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- MARTIN ROWELL GRADE: 10 GRADE: GPA 3.66 GPA SPORT: CROSS COUNTRY SPORT: CROSS COUNTRY Team Leader Team Leader Has won 3 Invitational Meets Has won 3 Invitational Meets “Marty is a strong leader. He shows by doing and is a great example to others. He is extremely dedicated and would do anything for his team.” -Coach Henson, Cross Country

-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH NOMINEE- NATALIE XAVIER GRADE: 12 GRADE: GPA 4.0 GPA SPORT: VOLLEYBALL SPORT: VOLLEYBALL Team Leader Team Leader “Natalie has become a leader on the court. She is a hard worker and brings fun to the game of volleyball. She worked well with her teammates to overcome obstacles in tough league games.” -Coach Jost, SHS Varsity Volleyball

The October “ATHLETE OF THE MONTH” Award goes to ……………..

OCTOBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH BROOKS PATTERSON GRADE: 12 GRADE: GPA 3.5 GPA SPORT: FOOTBALL SPORT: FOOTBALL Team Captain Team Captain Defensive Leader Defensive Leader All League Selection All League Selection “Brooks simply does things right on and off the field. He epitomizes what a “student athlete” is all about.” -Coach Fowler, Football

TEACHERS & STAFF MEMBERS OF THE WEEK OCTOBER 2008

STAFF MEMBERS OF THE WEEK OCTOBER 6-10 JEANETTE BAUGHMANANNE ROBLES

STEPHEN FEDELE TEACHER OF THE WEEK OCTOBER 13-17

FOREST CASTLE TEACHER OF THE WEEK OCTOBER 20-24

YOLANDA SANCHEZ TEACHER OF THE WEEK OCTOBER 27-31

CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS AND STAFF! Teachers: Thank you for your nominations and comments!