Bronco *GREAT* News
2022-23 9th Grade Edition- Semester 1
Recognizing Bronco Excellence in the 9th Grade!

First Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to these 9th grade students for their academic achievement first semester-
with GPA's of 3.5-3.74, they have made the honor roll!


Special Teacher Recognition- 9th Grade
Abigail Seman From Ms Selinger: Abby is an incredible writer! | Aiden Heaney From Ms. Jacobs: Aiden has lots of interesting questions and always tries to get his work done! | Airah Pozas From Ms. Selinger: Airah is a memorable creative writer and always adds important insight to class discussions! |

Special Teacher Recognition - 9th grade
Amelia Rollins From Mr. Bauleke: Amelia is highly engaged in all that she does. From working on task to entering the classroom, she is always locked on. I enjoy her dedication and enthusiasm in my class. She strives to for excellence and raises everyone around her up to the next level. | Atra Safari From Ms. Jenkins: Atra is always striving to be her best, and she brings quiet confidence to our English I class. | Ava Scattergood From Ms. Selinger: Ava is an incredible writer! |
Amelia Rollins
Atra Safari

Special Teacher Recognition- 9th Grade
Cameron Tijerina From Frau Nancy: Cameron is another quiet student, who almost always knows the answer! His vocabulary is phenomenal: when no-one in the class has any idea what a word means, he does! He should be a little more assertive, though, in tooting his own horn: Often I see too late that he has the answer! Cameron has really come into his own this quarter and is improving every day. Keep up the good work, Cameron!! | Cameron Vitale From Mr. Bauleke: Cameron has a great attitude every day. She comes into class well prepared and ready to learn. Her presence and energy makes the class fun for everyone. | Claire Sul From Ms. Conroy: Claire is fun! She cracks me up with her dry, sharp wit and her fun personality. She is a great participant in all the activities and she helps others bring the energy as well. She injects a lot of life into a first period PE class. |
Cameron Tijerina
Cameron Vitale

Ernie Buenvenida From Mr. Bauleke: Ernie has the ability to make people feel comfortable. He is a hard worker and works well with other students. I appreciate his insights and input in my classroom. AND from Mr. Litten: I've witnessed Ernie make a massive turn-around this year. He's taking creative, positive risks and has proven himself to be a hardworking, dependable member of Stagecraft. Last Semester Ernie started "blowing peoples' minds" when he stepped up and started working in the tech booth. I firmly believe that Ernie has all the potential in the world to succeed here at Northgate and far beyond. When he focuses his energies and commitment there is nothing he can't do. Ernie is a prime example of what inspiration can lead to. I want him to know that I'm proud of him and that I believe in him. Congratulations Ernie Buenvenida! You are validated, you are recognized, and you are seen. Continue on this path and watch and see as more accolades and awards roll your way! Meet challenges with the same level of commitment and passion as you have done in Stagecraft and you will overcome all that may stand in your way. | Evan Mendoza From Ms. Selinger: I appreciate Evan's distinct perspective on literature. | Jack Hoverson From Mr. Durazo: Jack has been doing GREAT in my PE class!! His participation, effort, sportsmanship & working well with others is GREATLY appreciated!! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!! |
Ernie Buenvenida

First Semester High Honors
Congratulations to these 9th grade students for their outstanding academic achievement in the first semester, earning high honors with GPA's of 3.75-3.99.


Special Teacher Recognition - 9th Grade
Harrison Ahn From Frau Nancy: Harrison is one of the quiet, strong students: always attentive, obviously wants to do well and learn the language. He's willing to go extra steps to accomplish all that, and participates really well in class. Gut gemacht, Harrison! | Ireland Lewis From Ms Conroy: Ireland is the best. She comes to class every day with enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude. She gives great effort and is a great teammate. Keep up the great work, Ireland! AND From Ms. Starr: Ireland has a heart of gold! She is kind, curious, creative and consistent. I appreciate the positive energy she brings to class and her enthusiasm for science. She works hard and never fails to see the good in others. | Ilsa Flynn From Frau Nancy: Although Ilsa doesn't find German easy, she tries her best, always has a smile on her face and loves the culture assignments where she can learn about Germany. She asks great questions and gets all her work in on time. Keep up the good work, Ilsa! Gut gemacht! |
Harrison Ahn
Ireland Lewis

Jaiden Olivera From Mr. Litten: Jaiden Oliveira has proven herself to be a natural born leader whose communication skills are second to none. She's witty, creative, and a delight to work with. Jaiden is highly dependable, punctual, articulate, and has the natural ability to project manage. Jaiden was tapped to be Drama I's student Director for our adaptation of Macbeth. She's a visionary who understands what it means to collaborate, co - create, initiate, and compassionately listen. Jaiden advocates for her fellow students and always thinks of others before herself. She is driven, determined, and focused. Jaiden I hope this recognition allows you to see your enormous potential. Continue the good work and the world will open up to you. | Jayden Lomboy From Mr. Bauleke: Jayden has made remarkable improvements to his focus on school. His improved attendance and concentration has been appreciated. | Jenna Liang From Ms. Jacobs: Jenna is smart and thoughtful and a good friend to her peers. |
Jaiden Olivera
Jayden Lomboy

Liam Van Note From Faur Nancy: Liam is a great addition to our class, tolerating all the teasing he gets, and gives out as well. He seems to really enjoy the challenge of the language, and is always engaged and working hard. He has a great sense of humor and keeps us all laughing, which in a beginning language class is greatly appreciated!! Danke, Liam: gut gemacht! | Luke Galloway From Ms. Lahey: Luke always works very hard in PE but even more impressive is his ability to encourage his classmates during our different PE units. Regardless of what we are doing in PE, Luke is patient, understanding and helpful in teaching others. His encouraging words don't go unnoticed. Keep it up Luke! | Marco Gonzalez From Ms. Costello: Marco is polite and works hard every day. He is patient and clear when helping other students who ask for help. |
Liam Van Note
Luke Galloway

The Principal's List
Congratulations to these 9th grade students for crushing this first semester. With GPA's of 4.0 and above they have made the Principal's List!


Mikayla Kelling From Ms.Jacobs: Works hard in class and encourages her friends to complete work and make their best effort. | Nadya Mubaraki From Ms. Costello: Nadya is kind to everyone! She always comes to class with a smile on her face and ready to learn. | Ozan Kavlak From Ms. Jacobs: Ozan is brave and participates in class discussions which encourages others to take risks and answers questions in class. |
Mikayla Kelling
Nadya Mubaraki

Patrick Colwell From Ms. Jenkins: Patrick demonstrates his understanding of texts and expectations of writing assignments regularly while remaining a constant participant in English I. | Sarah Yoo From Mr. Bauleke: Sarah is always ready to learn and very kind to her classmates. She is a stellar student and eager to learn. | Sariah Murphy From Ms. Conroy: Sariah is a great addition to my class. She is funny, friendly and outgoing, and is also a great participant. She gets others engaged with her enthusiasm and positivity. |
Patrick Colwell
Sarah Yoo
Sasha Perelman From Ms. Jacobs: She thinks deeply about subjects and takes learning seriously. She is sweet and friendly. | Shane Malloy From Mr. Kasdin: Shane's efforts and positive attitude shine each day. He is really motivated to succeed in and out of the classroom!! | Sidonie Elliott From Mr. Bauleke: Sidonie always has a smile on her face and she is kind. She makes her fellow students feel comfortable and is a fantastic team member to have in a group project. She is very smart and capable of handling any challenges that come along. |
Sasha Perelman
Shane Malloy
Academic Honors Awards
Students who earn a 3.5 or better each semester are celebrated in a progressive honor system, through their senior year. The tiers are as follows:
1 semester- Certificate of Accomplishment
2 semesters- Certificate of Commendation
3 semesters- Academic Letter- this is a tackle twill letter, similar to a Varsity letter for athletics- students who earn this achievement may select to purchase the letter for $10, and will be awarded a certificate as well.
4 semesters- Certificate of Academic Achievement
5 semesters- Certificate of Academic Excellence
6 Semesters- Certificate of Distinction *(skipped with COVID Spring 2020 semester)
7 semesters- Northgate Academic Honors Cord (Awarded at 6 semesters for those with Spring 2020 semester exemption)
Certificate of Accomplishment
These 9th grade student have earned their first honors award, the certificate of accomplishment, awarded to all students with a GPA of 3.5 or better in one semester.
Victor Villasenor From Ms. Selinger: Victor brings great energy into the class! | Will Spicer From Ms. Jacobs: Will is quick with an answer and makes an effort to be positive and grateful. |
Additional Kudos- From Ms. Carmon
- Hailey Liu
- Justin Reimer
- Taiga Korsgaard
- Zeon Hubp
- Kenzie Schloss
- Makenzie Brown
- Harrison Ahn
- Jackson Ferry
- Joy Deniston
- Abram Messiha
- Avanti Morucci
- Apollo Balagtas
- Babak Okhravi
- Brandon Lee
- Chris Dent
- Enzo Sbarro
Keep doing great things!
Freshmen are on a setting the bar!
Keep it up, Class of 2026. We are so proud of you!
Northgate awarded US News & World Report National Ranking- 7 Years in a Row!
