1. STUDENT RECOGNITION BREAKFAST FEBRUARY 26, 2016 SELMA HIGH SCHOOL

2. JANUARY AND DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH NOMINEES ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

3. FRESHMEN NOMINEES JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

4. BRIANNA ANTUNEZ GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Brianna is one of the hardest working, most intelligent, most humble, and most respectful students you will ever meet.” -Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

5. STEPHANIE BRAVO GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Stephanie is a highly intelligent student who exemplifies what it means to be a Selma Bear. I appreciate her kind and positive attitude.” -Mrs. Saponara, Nominating Teacher

6. JORDAN CORTEZ GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Jordan is an amazing student who has a quiet confidence. She comes into class, gets busy, takes care of what she needs to, and that is why she has been so successful.” - Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

7. DULCE GONZALEZ GRADE 9 3.40 GPA “Dulce demonstrates much determination and is committed to her studies and her future.” -Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

8. MAJENTA HARPER GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “She is a great, hard-working student and is a joy to have in the classroom.” -Ms. McDougal, Nominating Teacher

9. NABHIA IFTIAZ GRADE 9 3.62 GPA “No other student works as hard demonstrating what it takes to succeed in Art. She is also very encouraging and supportive of other students who need help.” - Mr. Stumpfhauser, Nominating Teacher

10. HARJOT KAUR GRADE 9 4.0 GPA “Harjot is inspiring to others through her hard work, dedication, and desire to excel in everything she does.” -Ms. Staal, Nominating Teacher

11. KOBLH MOHAMED GRADE 9 3.4 GPA “Koblh’s enthusiasm for learning is exhibited through her participation and quick smile.” -Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

12. KILEY REETZ GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Kiley is responsible, mature, and goal driven. She isn’t afraid to challenge herself academically or athletically.” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

13. FATIMA TORRES GRADE 9 3.00 GPA “Fatima is a wonderful student with these attributes: dedication and honesty. She will not give up during her assignments and perseveres until she understands the content.” -Mrs. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

14. LIZETTE VENEGAS GRADE 9 3.80 GPA “Lizette is respectful and organized. She is always on time and ready to learn.” -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

15. RACHEL VIEIRA GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Rachel gives 100% effort on a DAILY basis! She has a work ethic that teachers and coaches love, along with her fantastic attitude. I am lucky to have her in my class.” -Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

16. JOCELYN ZAMORA GRADE 9 4.00 GPA “Jocelyn is making great gains in her development of the English Language. Jocelyn is not afraid of obstacles but views these as another learning opportunity. Congratulations Jocelyn! ” -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

17. SOPHOMORE NOMINEES JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

18. CIELO CRUZ ROSAS GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Cielo comes to class each and every day ready to give her best. She is a role model P.E. student with her positive attitude, maturity, and determination.” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

19. LILLIANA FLORES GRADE 10 3.66 GPA “Lilly always comes to class with a great attitude and fantastic effort! I love having her in class.” -Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

20. JENNIFER HUARACHA GRADE 10 4.00 GPA “Jennifer always has a positive attitude in class. She works with enthusiasm. Jennifer is a respectful, hard-working and punctual student.” -Mrs. Ramos, Nominating Teacher

21. CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ GRADE 10 3.16 GPA “Chris, Junior, “the Hulk” Martinez always brings his best to the table. I’ve seen him grow over two years and am excited to continue to watch him grow through high school.” - -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

22. ISRAEL MERINO GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Israel always tries hard, works a lot and never gives up. He is really a strong individual.” - Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

23. MICHAEL ROMERO GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Michael is amazingly polite. He is also a great student who wants to be successful in the classroom, on the football field, in ROTC, FFA, and in life!” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

24. ERICK RUBIO GRADE 10 3.60 GPA “Erick has character features that are especially important for studying: his strength of will and diligence. He always tries hard and never gives up.” -Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teacher

25. DIEGO SANCHEZ GRADE 10 3.50 GPA “Diego is diligent to a fault. If you need someone to get something done and done with quality, you call Diego.” -Mr. Montemayor, Nominating Teacher

26. JUNIOR NOMINEES JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

27. TANIA ALTAMIRANO GRADE 11 3.94 GPA “Tania is a humble and soft- spoken young woman, but her performance in and out of the classroom and her attitude of the heart loudly exclaim excellence.” -Mr. Castle, Nominating Teacher

28. JESSICA CALVILLO GRADE 11 3.60 GPA “Jessica has quickly become a leader in her English 3 class. I appreciate that she is positive, kind, and encouraging to everyone around her.” -Mrs. Saponara, Nominating Teacher

29. ALAINA MARSHALL GRADE 11 3.83 GPA “Alaina gives 110% in and out of the pool. Her work ethic and drive makes her a true student athlete.” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

30. RICARDO MIJANGOS GRADE 11 3.50 GPA “Ricardo always takes the time to check with his team when working through problems. His character is unmatched.” -Mr. Fredericks, Nominating Teacher

31. ZAHIRA NAVARRO GRADE 11 4.20 GPA “ Zahira has the highest grade in my Integrated Math 3 classes. I appreciate her quiet spirit, and her willingness to work.” -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

32. SAVANNAH PENA GRADE 11 3.50 GPA “Savannah is a hard worker. She always wants to improve and get better! I wish I had 20 more exactly like her!” -Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

33. JORDAN RIOS GRADE 11 3.80 GPA “Jordan is a very smart, polite, mature young lady who always goes the extra mile in every assignment she is given. She is a responsible student who will be very successful in life..” -Ms. Harris, Nominating Teacher

34. SENIOR NOMINEES JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

35. MIGUEL ALCALA GRADE 12 4.33 GPA “ Miguel never settles, but works hard and is determined to reach his goals. He sets high standards for himself and has the individual determination to be successful.” -Mrs. Manter, Nominating Teacher

36. KIMBERLY GARCIA GRADE 12 3.33 GPA “ Kimberly does a great job at Jackson. She is well-organized and is a fantastic role model for her students! I love having her in class.” -Ms. Sultenfuss, Nominating Teacher

37. PAVIN JOHNSON GRADE 12 4.60 GPA “ Pavin scored 6,492.8 points in the Fresno County Academic Decathlon, the highest score on the Selma team. He also earned 3 medals in Speech, Interview and Essay.” -Mr. Highbaugh, Nominating Teacher

38. GUADALUPE RAMIREZ GRADE 12 4.20 GPA “She is a perfect representation of what it takes to be a BEAR. Her belief in achieving high expectations is demonstrated through her hard work and dedication to helping others.” -Mrs. Lewis/Mr. Rangel, Nominating Teachers

39. GABRIEL RIOS GRADE 12 3.16 GPA “Gabriel is a conscientious student who pays close attention to detail and strives for excellence in all of his classes. Congratulations!.” - Ms. Montoya, Nominating Teachers

40. MANPREET SOMAL GRADE 12 2.83 GPA “Manpreet has an awesome disposition – one that is perfect for ASB Leadership. I truly appreciate her as a member of our Leadership class.” -Mrs. Lambert, Nominating Teacher

41. ATHLETES OF THE MONTH JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2016

42. LYDIA SCOTT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 -FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - LYDIA SCOTT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 12 th grade 3.25 GPA SPORT: Soccer “She started the season as one of the last players to make varsity squad and has worked her way into the starting lineup over the final 5 games. In our last league game against the best team, she didn’t come off the field for the whole 100 minutes." -Coach Vivian

43. ERICK RUBIO NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 -MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - ERICK RUBIO NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 10 th grade 3.60 GPA SPORT: Soccer “As a sophomore, Erick is a starter. He has been playing with a broken nose for a month that was broken twice in two separate games against Dinuba. He wouldn’t even leave the game until it was over. While recovering, he has been working harder than anyone. He is a quiet leader who everyone knows puts everything into every game. ” -Coach Norman