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2022-23 10th Grade Edition- First Semester
Recognizing Bronco Excellence in the 10th Grade!
First Semester- Honor Roll
Congratulations to these 10th 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- 10th Grade
Ahi Ma'ake From Mr. Durazo: Ahi has been doing GREAT in my PE Wts & Conditioning class!! Her participation, effort, & working well with others is GREATLY appreciated!! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!! | Mateo Gonzalez From Ms. Selinger: Mateo works hard and is a convincing writer! He is an asset to our English II class! | Audrey Casassa From Ms. Reimer: Audrey is incredibly thorough in her work for sociology. She is attentive, engaged, and thoughtful! |
Ahi Ma'ake
Mateo Gonzalez

Special Teacher Recognition - 10th grade
Ava Elgazzar From Ms. Selinger: Ava has grown as a writer so far this year! She has an organized way of keeping track of her homework and she often makes many of us smile! | Owen Fruchtenicht From Claire Weer: Owen is always focused in class and on task, ready and willing to answer questions - just a joy to have in class and an overall rock star math student! | Sarah Zhao From Doc Weinstock-Mehl: Sarah goes the extra mile to find a way to accomplish a task as the best TA ever! |
Ava Elgazzar
Owen Fruchtenicht

Special Teacher Recognition- 10th Grade
Hana Neuman From Ms. Selinger: Hana thinks deeply about literature and her writing is always thorough and compelling to read! | Sarah Midensky From Claire Weer: Sarah is a very mature math student, willing to ask questions and challenge herself to be better each day, an absolute joy to teach! | Suhaila Ariba From Ms. Jenkins: Meet Suhaila, an insightful reader, a detailed writer, a confident participant and an incredible person who arrived at Northgate mid-semester. What a wonderful addition to English II. Welcome! |
Hana Neuman
Sarah Midensky

Mischa Pena From Ms Selinger: Mischa is a valued class participator! I appreciate how organized she is and how clearly and powerfully she speaks! | Zechariah Akbari From Claire Weer: Zechariah is so positive and attentive, has great focus in class, and always willing to answer questions. | Lexie Ongpin From Ms. Jenkins: Lexie pushes through no matter what, completing assignments, bringing creativity and originality along with her and demonstrating what an effective communicator she is. |
Mischa Pena
Zechariah Akbari

First Semester High Honors
Congratulations to these 10th grade students for their outstanding academic achievement
first semester, earning high honors list with GPA's of 3.75-3.99.


Special Teacher Recognition - 10th Grade
Keira Indick From Ms. Weer: Keira's work is always amazing, her attention to detail and effort was outstanding! | Giana Papas From Mr. Kasdin: Giana is a well rounded student and athlete who is a natural leader to those around her! | Kiefer Wisecarver From Mr. Taylor: Perfect score on the Honors Chemistry final. |
Keira Indick
Giana Papas

Carter Paloutzian From Frau Nancy: Carter really stepped up to the plate second quarter and started to shine in German. Although it is A period and hard to be awake for, Carter is always on time and engaged in the lessons. After he started getting his homework in, he aced the final! Great work, Carter! Gut gemacht! | Makenna Choi From Mr. Ahn: Makenna is the definition of a true competitor in our 5th period Team Sports class. She truly strives to do her best in all of the sports and activities. She is driven and tough, and I appreciate that a bunch! | Justin Chen From Ms. Honey: Justin is kind, hard working, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable about European History. I always appreciate his wise insights, and I admire his dedication and enthusiasm. |
Carter Paloutzian
Makenna Choi

The Principal's List
Congratulations to these 10th grade students for crushing this first semester, with GPA's of 4.0 and above. They have made the Principal's List!


Eva Trujillo From Ms. Holmgren: Eva is a skilled writer and thoughtful class member. Her work consistently impresses me and I admire her great attitude and kind presence. AND From Doc Weinstock: Not only does Eva hold the highest personal standards which enables her to really perform, she is a tremendous help to her peers in all partnering activities. Eva takes the lead to teach and answer questions for many. Additionally, she keeps up with a very challenging performance schedule after school and on weekends showcasing her talents in competitive dance. Go Eva! | Rachel Slarve From Ms. Lineweaver: Rachel not only completes all assignments and does a great job, she has a wonderful attitude every day. She contributes to class discussions and is a positive influence on those around her. I'm lucky to have her in my class. :) | Andrew Kim From Mr. Corbett: Andrew is among the kindest students I have ever taught. His sincerity and positivity makes a difference at Northgate. |
Eva Trujillo
Rachel Slarve

Lucy Leininger From Mr. Ahn: Lucy is a great student in our Team Sports class. She puts in full effort every day no matter what. She is cordial, respectful, and a great teammate for everyone. AND From Ms. Honey: Lucy is conscientious, responsible, and always engaged in our learning activities. I am thankful for her empathy, wise insights, kindness, and leadership. | Sophia Mitchell From Ms. Honey: Sophia is brave, justice minded, and incredibly well prepared each day. She elevates our class conversation with her insightful contributions. | Juju Yoshii From Ms. Holmgren: Juju is an excellent English student and a wonderful visual artist! She is a hard-working and talenented student who brings great positivity and energy to class. She is communicative and excells at critical thinking and writing. I love her drawings so much that I commissioned two large pieces over Winter break. They came out beautifully, exceeding my expectations! |
Lucy Leininger
Sophia Mitchell
Juju Yoshii
Perseverance Award
This is given to students who through their efforts and hard work have increased their GPA by .5 or more.

Audrey Cheng From Mr. Ahn: Audrey is an outstanding student in our 5th period Team Sports class. She excels at everything that we do, competes hard, and treats everyone with respect. | Conor Walsh From Ms. Lineweaver: Conor goes above and beyond in my class to be successful and to keep the discussions moving along. He volunteered to read the part of Macbeth for the entire play last semester. He volunteers to make vocabulary quizzlets for the whole class to use as a study guide for our quiz, and he always completes his work and contributes in every way possible. Conor is a superstar. | Jimmie Jackson From Mr. Ahn: Jimmy has done a great job in our 1st period Team Sports class. Even though it might be early in the morning, Jimmy gives it all no matter what we are playing. He might not be loud, but he lets his actions do the talking and has been impressive. |
Audrey Cheng
Conor Walsh
Academic Honor 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 Commendation
This list is long and mighty! Click below to see students who have earned their certificate of commendation for two semesters of a 3.5 GPA or better.
Academic Letter
174 students in the sophomore class have earned their academic block letter with three semesters of a 3.5 GPA or better.

More to come!
Keep it up, Class of 2025. You make us proud to be Broncos!
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