1. STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
SELMA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
OCTOBER 2016

2. STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
CONGRATULATIONS!
OCTOBER
STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

3. FRESHMEN NOMINEES
OCTOBER 2016

4. JORGE ALCOCER GRADE 9 3.80 GPA
“Jorge is quickly becoming a leader among his peers. He works well with others, but also finds motivation when working individually.”
-Mrs. Saponara Nominating Teacher

5. ANNA ARMSTRONG GRADE 9 4.00 GPA
“Her mind is certainly one that is ‘wide awake,’ and her perspective on what we study in class is always insightful and invigorating. She is a woman of intellect, integrity, and grace, and it is an honor to have her as a student.”
-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

6. SARINA BATTH
GRADE 9
3.83 GPA
“Sarina has been a fantastic academic mentor, working side-by-side with students during enrichment. I’d be drowning without her.”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

7. AMERICA LOYA
GRADE 9
3.30 GPA
“America always has a great attitude, and I am grateful for her positive impact on the climate in my classroom.”
– Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

8. CHRISTOPHER MELGOZA GRADE 9 3.67 GPA
“Christopher is a meticulous student who is always ready to work. He sets a good example for the other students in our class.”
-Ms. McDougal, Nominating Teacher

9. CLARISSA MORENO GRADE 9 4.0 GPA
“Clarissa gives a new definition to the word ‘persevere,’ as well as being an extremely positive young lady who goes out of her way to help others.”
-Mr. Teran, Nominating Teacher

10. ARMANDO QUEZADA
GRADE 9
“Armando comes to PE ready to work hard and have fun no matter if we are playing a game or working out. He is a pleasure to have in my 2nd period class!”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

11. LESLY TINAJERO GRADE 9 3.33 GPA
“Lesly is always punctual and ready to learn. She has a positive attitude in class. Lesly is organized and responsible.”
-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

12. SOPHOMORE NOMINEES
OCTOBER 2016

13. XOCHITL CARRANZA GRADE 10 3.80 GPA
“Xochitl is an awesome person, as well as a fantastic PE student! I love having her in class!”
-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

14. KHORI CRANFORD GRADE 10 4.0 GPA
“Khori is a great example of what it takes to be a Selma High BEAR.”
-Mr. Gutierrez, Nominating Teacher

15. JOHN GARCIA
GRADE 10
3.70 GPA
“John is an extraordinary gentlemen. I can count on him to get the job done!”
-Mr. Montemayor, Nominating Teacher

16. JAVEN GRIJALVA GRADE 10 3.50 GPA
“Javen is competitive, demonstrates good sportsmanship, and just has an overall AWESOME attitude in PE.”
-Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

17. CORBIN HERNANDEZ GRADE 10 3.70 GPA
“Corbin is a great student and a fantastic Atticus Finch. He has the highest percentage in my sophomore classes presently.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

18. FATIMA LOPEZ
GRADE 10
3.85 GPA
“Fatima is extremely positive in her outlook, prepared to learn, and motivated to achieve.”
-Mr. Cox, Nominating Teacher

19. CHRISTIAN MARQUEZ GRADE 10 3.00 GPA
“Christian is a great person with a fantastic attitude! He makes me want to be a better teacher”
-Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

20. AUDRIE NARANJO GRADE 10 3.30 GPA
“Audrie is a hard-working student. She respects others and is always motivated to learn new things. Her participation in class is extraordinary.”
-Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

21. ENRIQUE PACHECO GRADE 10 4.0 GPA
“Enrique puts all of himself into his school work. So much so that I have to keep him focused on math!”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

22. XOCHITL RODRIGUEZ GRADE 10 3.90 GPA
“Xochitl is a #Beast in all her classes, especially math, never quitting and always helping those on her team.”
-Mr. Teran, Nominating Teacher

23. JUNIOR NOMINEES
OCTOBER 2016

24. IRVING CORTEZ GRADE 11 3.16 GPA
“I have been impressed with what Irving has been doing in IM II. He is a fantastic team member, taking the time to explain his thinking in a way that makes sense to everyone.”
-Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

25. LUCY CHAVEZ
GRADE 11
3.67 GPA
“Lucy demonstrates individual determination on a daily basis. The transformation Lucy has made as a student is quite impressive and demonstrates if you put your mind to do something, success is bound to come!”
-Mr. Machnik, Nominating Teacher

26. JONATHAN TORRES LARA GRADE 11 3.7 GPA
“Jonathan is a very conscientious student. He really cares about doing well academically and athletically.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

27. HANNAH MITCHELL GRADE 11 4.0 GPA
“In my Clarion class, she has been nothing short of extraordinary as Webmaster. And that she does everything with humility, teamwork, grace, and a smile only adds to Hannah’s legacy in room 1505
-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

28. CAYLIN LOPEZ
GRADE 11
3.50 GPA
“Caylin is a hardworking young lady. It is a joy having her as a student.”
-Mr. Montemayor, Nominating Teacher

29. MARIA SANCHEZ GRADE 11 3.54 GPA
“Maria is a quiet student, but a hard worker! She has the highest grade in Integrated Math 3 right now.”
-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

30. KARANJEET SINGH GRADE 11 2.33 GPA
“Karanjeet Singh has an enthusiasm for learning. He sets goals for himself and then he works hard to meet his goals. Congratulations!”
-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

31. KATELYN “KATIE” SORENSEN
GRADE 11
4.00 GPA
“Katie is one of the most conscientious, hard-working students you will meet, and she has demonstrated great resolve to meet the challenges of this, her first year at Selma High School. Katie is a courageous, intelligent young woman, and I have immense respect for her.”
-Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

32. SENIOR NOMINEES
OCTOBER 2016

33. ERIC CERVANTES GRADE 12 3.2 GPA
“Honest, hard-working, and dedicated to excellence – that describes Eric.”
-Mr. Moz, Nominating Teacher

34. DAVID A. FERRER GRADE 12 2.7 GPA
“David is always respectable to all staff and students. He is willing to help anyone at anytime.”
-Mr. Lomeli, Nominating Teacher

35. MIKAYLA GOMES GRADE 12 4.00 GPA
“Mikayla has the highest grade in Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and earned a perfect score on the last test. She never gives up, works hard, and is a delight to have in class!”
-Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

36. BIANCA GONZALEZ GRADE 12 4.0 GPA
“Bianca has all the true characteristics of a leader – dependability, integrity, grit, honesty – only to name a few. There have been many times that Bianca has stood up for her principles in class, knowing that there was a chance her peers wouldn’t like what she had to say, especially if it has been the truth.”
-Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

37. JORDAN RIOS
GRADE 12
4.20 GPA
“Jordan is an amazing student. She always gives her best effort on every assignment.”
-Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

38. EVA VASQUEZ
GRADE 12
2.71 GPA
“Eva Lopez Vasquez is a hard worker on a daily basis in class. She is always polite, attentive, and strives to do her best. Congratulations!”
-Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

39. ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER 2016

40. -FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - SAMANTHA HITCH OCTOBER 2016
12th grade
4.00 GPA
SPORT: GOLF
She is a four Varsity Letter earner and 3rd low medalist in the CSL with a 25.0 stable ford point average. In league finals at Kings River Country Club, she lead all scorers with 45 stable ford points and a stroke score of In 2014, she was part of the first Girls Golf Team in history to qualify to play for a Valley Championship.
-Coach Wolfe

41. -MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - EFRAIN VASQUEZ OCTOBER 2016
11th grade
4.00 GPA
SPORT: Cross Country
“Efrain comes to practice and is a natural born leader. He works hard everyday at practice and in the classroom as well. During practice and competitions, he encourages others. He also excels in the classroom holding a 4.0 GPA while taking AP/Honors classes. He assists his teammates in their classwork when needed.”
-Coach Reyes