Mark Senior Edition 2019

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MARK Manteca Unified School Board

Senior Edition May 2019

Who made the list for each high school?

Mandeep Garcha

Kelly Francesca Ball

Lathrop

East Union

Renny Manansala Weston Ranch

What message do they share?

Where are they going next?

How has high school impacted them?

Bryanna Gavino Sierra

Solman Aniss Manteca

Sophia Schmiedt Sierra

Julia Tang Manteca

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Board Members:

Karen Pearsall Marie Frietas Cathy Pope-Gotschall Bob Wallace

Stephen J. Schluer, President Eric Duncan, Vice President Kathy Howe, Clerk

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his special Senior Edition of the Mark celebrates our academic top students from each of our high schools.

Student Name

Superintendent Dr. Clark Burke Deputy Superintendent Roger Goatcher Senior Director Secondary Ed Clara Schmiedt

We also celebrate two honorable mention students of each principal’s choice.

What’s Next?

Tristan Hofstad UC Merced to major in Computer Science & Engineering Jessica Ann Boyd Academy of Art University to major in 3D Design or Animation Demitrius Joseph Valle-Daigle United States Air Force for Engineering or Mechanics Crystal Lynette Coronel Columbia Junior College to major in Nursing Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Colton Rikki Cowan Holt ThinkBIG Program to apprentice with Caterpillar Tractors Asiah David Scott Modesto Junior College to major in Fire Science

“AP US History was the hardest class I ever took. I worked hard and got an A. It showed me that I can do anything I set my mind to.”

“If comrades that you trust gather around you, hope can take a physical form and become visible.”

Jessica Ann Boyd

Tristan Hofstad

“In Industrial Fabrication, I learned my most valuable lessons doing the things I love.”

“Happiness, aspiration and many amounts of laughter can get you closer to success.”

Demitrius Joseph Valle-Daigle “I’ll try things I’ve never done because I’m not ashamed of doing wrong the first time, because eventually, I’ll do it right.”

Colton Rikki Cowan

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Crystal Lynette Coronel

“Giving up on your goal because of one setback is like slashing your other three tires because you got a flat.”

Asiah David Scott

MUSD Vision: Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.

MUSD Mission: Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate.

“Our work program meant the most to me at school. I was able to job train at various job sites and gain valuable experience.”

Kevin Egholm

Our Traditional High Schools

By the Numbers Tips for Success Your brain is not your day planner.

Prioritization develops when you can see what’s coming next.

To get plugged in, unplug.

Put down the phone. Raise your hand. Speak. Ask. Listen.

Your most valuable currency: ideas.

Time spent developing an original idea is as crucial as time spent executing it.

Syllabus = law.

Read the contract with the professor.

Handwritten thank you notes > emails > likes.

Old-school communication shows that you care enough to do a little extra.

Relationships > GPAs. Grades should feel secondary to the process of working with your peers and professors. Do not use this to excuse your absence from class.

Think of college as seven years.

Build relationships with professors, alums, students ahead and behind you for 7-years worth of networking.

Learn a world language.

Learn computer programming or effective writing in addition to Spanish or Chinese.

“You will learn more here in the next four years than you can even imagine.

Don’t let other people limit you on what you can learn.”

Naomi Velasquez

School Graduates East Union 377 Lathrop 316 Manteca 300 Sierra 336 Weston Ranch 270 Create a digital hub or portfolio.

Put all of your best work and your social accounts in one place. Employers want to see your personal brand in a sort of digital elevator pitch.

Find a workout pal.

Part of stress management is having enough energy to do quality work. You need good food, regular exercise, and lots of sleep.

Success = style + substance.

Skills are your substance. Your unique voice and creativity is your style.

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Student Name Kelly Francesca Ball Dustin Phong Ngo Christian Tapia Valeria Amaya Savannah May Hudson Steffy Mathew

What’s Next?

UC Berkeley to major in Chemical Engineering Cornell University to major in Computer Science UC San Diego to major in Business Management UC Irvine to major in Engineering UC Berkeley to major in Science San Diego State to major in Biology

Alexis Allen Delta College, undecided major Zachary Naguit UCLA to major in Biochemistry Emmanuel Perez San Jose State to major in Computer Science Madison Theiss UC Santa Barbara, undeclared major Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Rachel Weaver William Jessup University to major in Mathematics Samantha Lee Loprieato Modesto Junior College to major in Animal Science

“My goal is to create a company that specializes in installable autopilot for any car.”

Dustin Phong Ngo

“Work for what you love.

Passion takes patience and persistence.”

Kelly Francesca Ball “Soccer, track, and cross country allowed me to create many unforgettable memories and lasting friendships.”

Christian Tapia

“Respect and kindness will take you further than anything else.”

Valeria Amaya

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“Despite what others want you to do with your life, just do what makes you happy.”

Savannah May Hudson

“At the end of the day, it’s not how much money you make but how much you enjoy what it is that you’re doing.”

Steffy Mathew

“Kiwins club gave me a place to socialize with my friends while making a difference in the community.”

Alexis Allen

“JROTC has been my most meaningful class because it taught an anxiety ridden me how to be a confident and competent leader.”

Zachary Naguit “In band, I made lifelong friends and learned important life skills while having a lot of fun.”

“Do things that make you happy and don’t be afraid to fail because there is something always gained from those experiences.”

Madison Theiss

Emmanuel Perez

“Keep your head up and enjoy it!

High school will be over fast so make sure that you make the most of it!”

Rachel Weaver

“The FFA program helped set me on the path to achieving my dream job and offered me a second family where I could always be myself.”

Samantha Lee Loprieato 5

Student Name Mandeep Garcha Nikolle Sanchis Eghosa Elyse Ogbeide Micaela Isidra Estavillo Jesse Moebius Ashleene Kaur

What’s Next?

UCLA to major in Nursing UC Davis to major in Biochemistry UCLA to major in Human Biology UCLA to major in Neuroscience Delta College to major in Social Science UC Davis to major in Biological Sciences

Ruksaar Buksh CSU Sacramento to major in Psychology America Cisneros Delta College to major in Nursing Karnjit Singh UC Davis to major in Managerial Economics William Robert Smith United States Navy Nuclear Program Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Joshua Riley Flores Delta College to major in Agricultural Education Matthew Carlos Julien San Diego State University to major in Civil Engineering

“Volunteering at my local hospital has left an everlasting impact on me because it allowed my passion for nursing to flourish.”

“Don’t be afraid to dream big, and be ready to put in the work to achieve those dreams.”

Nikolle Sanchis

Mandeep Garcha

“I hope to become a physician working for Doctors without Borders and the United Nations administering healthcare to foreign countries in need.”

Eghosa Elyse Ogbeide

“Track was more than a sport to me. It was an opportunity to better myself as an athlete, as well as creating memories with people I call family.”

Micaela Isidra Estavillo

MUSD Student Board Member “After obtaining my necessary degrees and credentials, I plan to become a high school teacher and give back to the Manteca Unified community in the near future.. ”

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Jesse Moebius

“I started the NAMI club with four of my friends. It is the first club on my campus that advocates mental health awareness.”

Ashleene Kaur

“It’s important to balance your grades, sports, and extra-curriculars. I promise you, high school will be way more fun if you get involved!”

Ruksaar Buksh

“Link Crew helped me grow into the person I am today and allowed me to create the most valuable friendships and memories.”

“I plan on working as a financial advisor at Microsoft.”

Karnjit Singh

America Cisneros

“Make the most of the opportunities that are thrown your way, don’t leave your potential behind.”

William Robert Smith

“I would love to come teach at LHS since it has given me the best opportunities to succeed that I could have asked for.”

Joshua Riley Flores

“Student Council taught me many life lessons and overall made me a better person.”

Matthew Carlos Julien 7

Student Name Solman Aniss Julia Tang Kurtis Ma Brianna Lyzette Rodriguez Taylor Ranae Brim Stacy Le

What’s Next?

Stanford University to major in Bioengineering UCLA to major in Psychobiology UC San Diego to major in Computer Engineering UC Berkeley to major in Nutrition George Washington to major in International Relations UC Irvine to major in English Teaching

Harshawn Singh UC Santa Cruz to major in Computer Science Navina Mann UC Davis to major in Biological Sciences Amy Martinez Guzman USC to major in Political Science Katrina Acoba Garcia San Jose State to major in Business and Marketing Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Jessica Giampietro UC Irvine to major in Biological Sciences Kaitlyn Morenzone Modesto Junior College to major in Mathematics

“Playing tennis taught me the importance of discipline, collaboration, and patience in explaining to people how the scores work.”

“I hope to pursue a career in the medical field and have aspirations of becoming an immunologist.”

Julia Tang

Solman Aniss

“I want to pursue a job relating to computer engineering. The goal is to not stress over my career.”

Kurtis Ma

“I hope to one day work for the United Nations or become a diplomat.”

Taylor Ranae Brim

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“Procrastination is the thief of time. Learn to overcome the urge to put off your responsibilities.”

Brianna Lyzette Rodriguez

“National Honor Society helped me connect with people. This taught me the best and most beautiful things come from the heart.”

Stacy Le

“Everything will take care of itself if you have the correct mentality and put in the work.”

Harshawn Singh

“With every failure one experiences, there is an underlying opportunity for self-discovery which can steer one to greater feats of success.”

Navina Mann

“AP Government and AP Literature enhanced my understanding of different cultures, and heightened my curiosity.”

“My goals include bringing brands that I appreciate to another level through marketing.”

Amy Martinez Guzman

Katrina Acoba Garcia

“Being on varsity volleyball for four years, I made incredible friends and memories I will never forget.”

Kaitlyn Morenzone

“Equality Club solidified how important activism is and how being an ally in a vast community requires more room for knowledge.”

Jessica Giampietro

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Student Name Bryanna Gavino Sophia Schmiedt Bhupinder Kaur Yasmin Ballew Areej Choudhry Oriana Fortune

What’s Next?

UC Berkeley to major in Biochemistry Oregon State to major in Civil Engineering UCLA to major in Biomedical Engineering Cornell University to major in Industrial and Labor Relations UC Davis to major in Biological Sciences UC Berkeley to major in Cognitive Science

Sartaz Singh Thind UC Davis to major in Biochemistry Jocelyn Nadia Plascencia UCLA to major in Pre-Psychology Ariana Rodriguez UC Davis to major in Life Sciences Alejandra Quiaoit San Diego State to major in Interior Architecture Design Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Karina Giselle Berber UC San Diego to major in Human Biology Mallale Mahmood Lewis University to major in Biological Sciences

“Try the things that scare you and learn the things that oppose you.”

“Keep fighting until the very end because you’ll never know all the possibilities until you have achieved them.”

Bryanna Gavino

“Although the competition was intimidating in AP Calculus BC, we were all one team and worked together to get through the class with flying colors.”

Bhupinder Kaur

Sophia Schmiedt

MUSD Student Board Member “Sometimes being a leader starts with a simple smile. Kindness is contagious; treat people with compassion and you will touch the lives of many.”

Yasmin Ballew

“My AP English class meant the most to me. We’re like a little family and it’s an accomplishing feeling to complete the rigorous course and see our growth.”

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Areej Choudhry

“Theatre opened new doors to friendships and skills. I developed a passion for acting and was able to help lead other students to feel the same.”

“Failure is part of the journey, and without it, we would not be who we are today and cannot be who we hope to become.”

Oriana Fortune

Sartaz Singh Thind

“Dare. Risk. Strive.

Don’t sell yourself short. You determine your worth. Your only limit is you.”

Jocelyn Nadia Plascencia

“Dance gave me an outlet to express my emotions, challenged me to overcome obstacles, and gave me a second family.”

“The Community Leaders of America showed me how rewarding it is to make someone else’s day a little better.”

Ariana Rodriguez “In my four years of band, I was taught responsibility and work ethic, met my best friends, and discovered a love for music I didn’t know I had.”

Alejandra Quiaoit

Karina Giselle Berber

“Greatness is not achieved by accomplishments but the oppositions one overcomes to reach their goals.”

Mallale Mahmood

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Student Name

Weston Ranch High School

What’s Next?

Renny Manansala Ezequiel Contreras Martinez Josh Ico Jason Alve Carolina A. Mendez Garrett Kmiec

UC Berkeley to major in Integrative Biology UC Santa Barbara to major in Physics UCLA to major in Economics and Accounting Cal Poly SLO to major in Computer Science UC Davis to major in Neurobiology UOP to major in Computer Science

Julia Belle Martinez Cal Poly SLO to major in Biological Sciences Yeng Vang UC Davis to major in Mathematics Paola Aguila CSU East Bay to major in Nursing Lance Lloyd Sabio Bunyi UC Davis to major in Neurobiology Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Armando Mendoza Sacramento State to major in Kinesiology Tony Arteaga Sacramento State to major in Psychology

“Don’t let fear hold you back from living in the present and striving for the future.”

Renny Manansala

“It was an honor to participate in CSF, M.E.Ch.A, Cross Country, Soccer, and talent shows because they taught me to simply have fun.”

Ezequiel Contreras Martinez

“Remember to always trust in God, always believe in yourself, and never stop working hard.

Hard work beats talent.”

Josh Ico “JROTC means the most to me because it helped shape who I am today.”

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Carolina A. Mendez

“Live in the moment; life is lived in the days that you experience, not the ones you plan to.”

Garrett Kmiec

“Thank you for all the memories and laughs. I wish the best for each person to live a successful career.”

Julia Belle Martinez

“Don’t settle for less. There are many opportunities along the way.”

Yeng Vang

“Cherish your four years of high school and don’t take it for granted, because it will be over before you know it.”

“HOSA and Orchestra allowed me to learn and grow while also helping me realize my passions.”

Paola Aguila

Lance Lloyd Sabio Bunyi

MUSD Student Board Member “Volleyball and leadership taught me the valuable skills I have and turned me into the man I became.”

Armando Mendoza

“Just relax. Life isn’t as hard as we make it to be; just enjoy it and make fun memories that will last you forever.”

Tony Arteaga 13

Student Name

What’s Next?

Elaine Alvarado Robert Leyva Alyssa Barragan Reeves Juan Alfredo Vazquez Avila Norteno Moreno Arianna Angel Avila Harmon

4 year College or University Military Community College UTI to study Collision Repair Working Community College

Ginalyn Oreiro Community College Edgerin Charles Community College Christian Nordel Delta College to study Veterinary Medicine Gagandeep Mangat Military Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Melanie Rangel-Magana Delta College and then UCLA to study Law Dayna Bousquet-McCleary Delta College to study Photography

“Algebra class meant a lot to me because no matter what job, everything has mathematics involved.”

Juan Alfredo Vazquez Avila

“ALWAYS keep pushing even when you doubt yourself you have to keep pushing because you will eventually get there.

Because I did!”

Arianna Angel Avila Harmon

“Things happen for a reason, so acknowledge them.”

Melanie Rangel-Magana

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“The vital-to-life skills of Discipline and Perseverance go hand in hand.

Without one of them, you won’t be able to retain the other.”

Christian Nordel

Student Name

What’s Next?

Ruby Mendoza Robert “Ash” Bricky DeAndre Kaufman Jocelynn De La Cruz Miranda Gaitan Jacqueline Mendoza

Calla High School

Delta College to major in Nursing Modesto Junior College to study Audio Engineering Modesto Junior College to major in Fire Science Delta College to major in Radiology Delta College Modesto Junior College

William Pamatigan Modesto Junior College to major in Automotive Technology Jylene De La Riva Delta College to major in Criminal Justice Chyanne Smith City College of San Francisco to major in Cosmetology Ana Meneses Ramirez Delta College to major in Early Education Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Mariah Zigabarra Delta College Andrea Pena Paul Mitchell School to study Cosmetology

“Robotics had a way of bringing out the best of me. I’m going to miss that class the most.”

Ash Bricky

“If you want something in life, make sure to put 110 percent effort and to keep a great group of friends who encourage you to be the best you can.”

DeAndre Kaufman

“It’s going to be hard and difficult. Be the best you and don’t care what anyone else says or thinks. Everyone holds their own powers and strengths, including you.”

Jocelynn De La Cruz

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At the MUSD District Celebration, we honored many deserving students who achieved great things academically, artistically, and athletically.

We Are Proud Of All Our Students The 2018-19 school year has been a very significant and special year personally for me. I have a daughter who is a senior graduating from Sierra High. Over the last four years, I have been able to very personally see the Class of 2019 students making a positive impact on their school and communities. I continue to be amazed and humbled to see the positive impact our high school students make in many unique ways. For example, by the many unique service projects our students complete in order to give back to their community.

They excel in academics, music, the arts, and sports both individually and as a team. To empower them, MantecaUSD continues to provide teachers and learning environments that meet their innovative needs.

Our students take different—and often multiple—paths towards their life goals. Each is valuable in their unique way. Some have chosen career technical education and hands-on classes that provide miles of experience along their chosen road. These students often earn recognition through FCLA, FFA, HOSA, and Skills USA as they compete against local and regional peers. We know these students leave us ready for the work force because their course work has prepared them with rigor.

Other students focused on a path that furthers their education. Many aggressively challenged themselves with advanced placement courses while seeking college acceptance in California or at prestigious schools across the nation.

On the court or on the field, many students have athletically grown over the past four years. They have walked the paths of triumph and defeat while learning life-long lessons of teamwork, self-sacrifice, and the sheer joy of giving their all.

Each step for every student, every day, has helped them learn and grow to become who they are at graduation day. It is an honor to be one of those who walk that path beside them, a member of the educational family that helps shape these students into who they are. We are proud of all our students, and proud to be MUSD.

Clara Schmiedt Senior Director of Secondary Education