1. STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST MAY 1, 2015 SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

2. APRIL 2015 STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

3. FRESHMEN NOMINEES APRIL 2015

4. FRANCESCA DELGADO GRADE 9 3.85 GPA “ Frankie has a great personality and she tries hard in class. She has gotten better in so many things and I am extremely proud of her.” -Mrs. Sultenfuss

5. ALICIA GARCIA GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Alicia is a joy to have in my classroom and a great asset to Selma High’s campus.” -Mr. Stumpfhauser

6. FELIPE GARCIA BRAVO GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “Felipe is a quiet and dependable leader who sets a positive example for his classmates. He works hard each and every day, putting 100% effort into all of his assignments.” -Mrs. Silva

7. DELILAHHERNANDEZ GRADE 9 3.83 GPA “ Delilah has the self motivation and drive I wish more of my students possessed. She is goal driven…a wonderful example of the Doctor’s Academy Program!” -Mrs. Manter

8. MARIAH LOPEZ GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Mariah has become a shining star in her class. She is an instinctual leader and very smart. I will miss her upbeat personality and genuine smile next year when she goes on to impress other teachers on campus.” “Mariah always works hard to make sure all the members of her group succeed. She is on my Smarty Bears Board constantly, a frequent appearance on the HW Heroes, and she’s an academic mentor!” -Mrs. Saponara -Mr. Fredericks

9. SOPHOMORE NOMINEES APRIL 2015

10. SAMANTHA BAUTISTA GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “Samantha is a great example of a student athlete: she works hard in the classroom and in the pool. She does not settle or go half way at something; once she sets a goal she strives to achieve it!” -Mrs. Manter

11. SYDNEY CASE GRADE 10 4.17 GPA “Sydney has been an amazing student, starting from her first day as a freshman in Math 1 up to her success in Math 2. She has been putting those skills to great use by being an Academic Mentor during the tutorial time, helping students stay on task and get work done.” -Mr. Fredericks

12. MCKAYLA GONZALES GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “McKayla is determined to put forth her best effort and work all of the time.” -Mrs. Lambert

13. KEVIN HERNANDEZ GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “Kevin is the total package, fantastic in athletics and academics! ” -Mrs. Sultenfuss

14. PAOLA JIMENEZ GRADE 10 3.83 GPA “Paola is a polite individual who gives every assignment her best effort.” -Ms. Harris

15. MANMEET KAUR GRADE 10 3.5 GPA “Manmeet’s work ethic is exemplary. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her in my class.” -Mr. Lane

16. JUNIOR NOMINEES APRIL 2015

17. MARIA (TERRY) CORTEZ GRADE 11 GPA “Terry has shown tremendous progress in my class. I am so proud of her.” -Mr. Lane

18. KIMBERLY GARCIA GRADE 11 4.1 GPA “Kimberly completes her work in a timely fashion. It’s a privilege to have her in class.” -Mr. Lane

19. DIANA LOPEZ GRADE 11 4.02 GPA “It would be hard to find a student with the combination of intelligence, work ethic, athletic prowess wrapped in a package of class, poise, and integrity as that found in Diana Lopez.” -Mr. Castle

20. LIA LOPEZ GRADE 11 4.1 GPA Lia’s analysis in group discussions is thoughtful and focused. She demonstrates a mature approach to the classroom that has resulted in her growth into a top writer and contributor to discussions.” -Mr. Machnik

21. ESMERALDA NARANJO GRADE 11 4.1 GPA “Esmeralda works hard and I love having her in class.” -Mrs. Sultenfuss

22. GUADALUPE RAMIREZ TORRES GRADE 11 4.1 GPA “ Guadalupe is one of the most impressive students I have ever had. She tackles all of her English assignments with determination, which makes her work exemplary. I can tell that her goal is to earn an A, but the higher goal is to learn and give her best work.” -Mrs. Saponara

23. MANPREET SOMAL GRADE 11 4.1 GPA “Manpreet earned a spot on the Academic Decathlon team and performed admirably earning two medals! She also was voted Most Inspirational Decathlete!” -Mr. Highbaugh

24. GISSELL TORRES TORRES GRADE 11 2.17 GPA “ Gissell has come such a long way since her Freshman year. School may not come easy to her but she has been working hard to improve her grades.” -Mrs. Saponara

25. SENIOR NOMINEES APRIL 2015

26. ARMANDO CARRILLO GRADE 12 4.40 GPA “Armando earned the highest math score on the Academic Decathlon team and the second highest score overall (all ten subjects). He is smart, athletic, respectful, works hard, and I predict he will thrive in college next year.” -Mr. Highbaugh

27. DEYSI GARCIA GOMEZ GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Deysi always strives to do her best and never settles for anything less. She exhibits a high quality work ethic, built upon veneration and dignity for all, which is recognized by her peers and beyond.” -Mr. Alcoser

28. FRANK (JIOVANNI) HERNANDEZ GRADE 12 3.6 GPA “Jio is one of the most engaged and positive students I have in my classes. He comes in with a smile every day ready to discuss, participate, and complete any assignment given to him to the best of his abilities.” -Ms. Luviano

29. TESSA LOCKER GRADE 12 4.02 GPA “Tessa is a hard-working, well- rounded, dedicated young lady who is very successful in leadership, academics, and athletics. She’s a neat person.” -Ms. Harris

30. NAOMI OCHOA GRADE 12 3.4 GPA “ Naomi is such a hard-working and responsible student who comes to class each day eager to learn and who always tackles any assignment with a positive attitude. It is a joy to have her vibrant personality in class every day.” -Ms. Luviano

31. OSCAR RAMOS GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Oscar has made the most of his senior year: 2 AP courses, PE cross age tutor, CNA, track, and the list goes on. I am so proud of what he has accomplished and what he will accomplish in the future!” “Oscar does an amazing job in class and his students at Jackson love him!” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher -Mrs. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

32. JASMINE RODRIGUEZ GRADE 12 4.5 GPA “It is extremely rare for a student to write with the complexity of thought and the vocabulary of Jasmine. Yet, she continues to be committed to honing her skills as a scholar.” -Mr. Machnik

33. BALREET SINGH GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “I would not mind having a class full of Balreet’s. His great work ethic inside and outside of the classroom demonstrates his strive for excellence.” -Mr. Montemayor

34. MARISSA SMITH GRADE 12 4.0 GPA “Marissa shows up each and every day and works extremely hard. I truly appreciate her positive attitude and work ethic.” -Mrs. Silva

35. ATHLETES OF THE MONTH APRIL 2015

36. ANISAH NAVARRO APRIL 2015 -FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - ANISAH NAVARRO APRIL 2015 SOPHOMORE 3.17 GPA SPORT: SOFTBALL “Anisah has been an outstanding player and vital part of winning for our team. She is leading the pitching staff at 9-0 and is hitting in the heart of our lineup. She is a natural leader on the field, and has really stepped up to lead our team in the right direction. Anisah has a desire to win, that really rubs off on other players and coaches, has a great attitude, and is always wanting to get better on the field. -Coach Kubo

37. TARAN THAMRAIT APRIL 2015 -MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - TARAN THAMRAIT APRIL 2015 JUNIOR 2.67 GPA SPORT: TENNIS "Making the step up to Varsity is hard, coming from JV last year. I know that from personal experience but he’s taken it by storm and come out as a strong contender for us in Singles. Tennis is 2nd nature to him." -Coach Cortina