Bronco *GREAT* News
2022-23 11th Grade Edition- Semester 1
Recognizing Bronco Excellence in the 11th Grade!

First Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to these 11th 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- 11th Grade
Akash Abedin From Ms Holmgren: Akash is a kind person and an exceedingly hardworking and talented student in English class! His classmates and I absolutely loved his recent poem that he read in front of the class. His use of wordplay throughout was relective of his clever and bright mind. | Alaina Sims From Frau Nancy: Alaina is a language-learning machine! She is attentive, does her homework, understands the material, participates in class and does well in all of her work! Ausgezeichnet, Alaina! | Anahita Aftabsavar From Ms. Starr: Even though she faced challenges at the beginning of the year, Anahita has persisted. She is resilient and has a strong work ethic. I have seen tremendous growth in the past 5 months and I am very proud of how far she has come. |
Akash Abedin
Alaina Sims

Special Teacher Recognition - 11th grade
Armando Covarrubias Llamas From Ms. Valle: Very motivated to learn | Arthur Gainant From Ms. Starr: Arthur is curious and consistent. I can count on him for insightful questions and thorough work. He also packs a lot of personality into every activity we do - he brings the hard work work but also the fun! | Ashna Aggarwal From Ms. Weer: Ashna is an excellent student, hard worker, and joy in class - she impressed me more than once with her mental math skills. |
Arthur Gainant

Special Teacher Recognition- 11th Grade
Ava Chakalozian From Frau Nancy: Ava is another one of the "quiet ones" who sits in class and absorbs the material. She always seems interested and engaged and does well on any kind of formal or informal assessment: but it's always a little hard to gauge her because she is so quiet! She is a great student, and a great member of our class. Danke, Ava! | Beckett Hayes From Mr. Taylor: Top score on the AP Chemistry final. | Ben Hosler From Mr. Biundo: Ben worked hard and put in a strong final effort to finish the semester with an A |
Ava Chakalozian

Charlotte Feehan From Ms. O'Neil: Charlotte is a rock star writer and has been killing our in class timed writes. | Emron Alefi From Mr. Kasdin: Emron is a true gentleman and a pleasure to have in class each day! He leads by example! | Finn Carlson From Sr. Tubio: Intelligent and smart (very meticulous). Polite, good student and athlete. Finn got the highest score on the final in her class (99%) |
Charlotte Feehan
Emron Alefi

First Semester High Honors
Congratulations to these 11th 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 - 11th Grade
Gavin Chang From Ms. Carmon: Congrats on Passing the Adobe Certified Professional for Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop on your first attempt! | Grace Cannon From Ms. Chesnut: She has improved immensely in her willingness to speak out in her classes which had previously been a huge anxiety to her. She also has participated fully with her dance class, again something that she had been reticent to do in the past. I've seen such huge strides in her | Jacob Berger From Ms. Reimer: Jacob's work in AP US History is thorough, complete, and insightful. I appreciate his attention to detail, commitment to excellent work, and thoughtful contributions. |
Gavin Chang
Grace Cannon

Luke Hill From Ms. Carmon: Congrats on Passing the Adobe Certified Professional for Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop on your first attempt. | Jacqueline Lee From Mr. Durazo: Jacqueline has been doing GREAT in my PE class!! Her participation, effort, sportsmanship & working well with others is GREATLY appreciated!! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!! | Jada Tillman From Ms Starr: Jada is easy going but hard working. She makes connections with content and people easily. I appreciate that she is thoughtful about her work and how she treats others. |
Luke Hill
Jacqueline Lee
Perseverance Awards
These students, through committment, hard work, and perseverance, have raised their GPA by truly significant amounts!



Jase Olvera: From Ms. Krnich: Jase has worked so hard this year to create good habits and figure out ways to be successful in my class. | Jordan Jewell From Ms. O'Neil: Jordan always participates in class and makes everything we do so fun. I really appreciate her positive attitude and humor. | Justin Faustini From Ms. Starr: Justin works hard and brings lots of positive energy to first period. I really like the way he encourages others and approaches any challenge with enthusiasm. |
Jase Olvera:
Jordan Jewell

The Principal's List
Congratulations to these 11th grade students for crushing this first semester. With GPA's of 4.0 and above they have made the Principal's List!



Kaylee Azcueta From Ms. Krnich: Kaylee always has a great attitude and is one of my most thoughtful and kind students--I am so grateful she is part of my day! | Kerzten Mabanag From Ms. Krnich: She is so kind and helpful to all, including me! | Lola Medina From Ms. O'Neil: Lola is an awesome writer and has been killing our timed writes in AP. |
Kaylee Azcueta

Luke Hill From Ms. Holmgren: Luke is a great student in English class. He is extremely creative, loves writing, and has personal writing goals far beyond his schoolwork. He also has a sparkling personality that brings me joy daily. AND from Ms. Weer: Luke is always very respectful and kind. I am proud of his efforts in math and appreciate his willingness to always ask questions and keep thinking about a problem until it clicks! | Maryola Caroll From Ms. Reimer: Maryola is new to NHS and had to complete all of the summer homework for AP US History while also keeping up on the current work and adjusting to a new school. She did fabulously, and we are so happy to have her in our APUSH community! Keep up the awesome work, Maryola! | Mia Montifar From Mr. Tubio: Fun, polite, ready to work at 7:33 (A period) and got the highest grade on the final in her class (99%) |
Luke Hill
AND from Ms. Weer: Luke is always very respectful and kind. I am proud of his efforts in math and appreciate his willingness to always ask questions and keep thinking about a problem until it clicks!
Maryola Caroll
Nadia Cartier From Ms. O'Neil: Nadia is a rock star writer and class participator. She always asks the most thoughtful questions and provides the best insight. | Nyomi Mejia From Mr. Biundo: Nyomi powered through a difficult semester to turn in all of her assignments and finish the term strong with an A | Penelope Griffin From Mr. Biundo: Penelope is a talented creative writer with great potential. I look forward to reading more of her writing this year! |
Nadia Cartier
Nyomi Mejia
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

Certificate of Commendation
These 11th grade students have earned their Certificate of Commendation with a 3.5 GPA or better for two semesters!


Academic Letter
These Juniors have earned their Academic Letter with a GPA of 3.5 or above for three semesters!

Piper Stientjes From Ms. Starr: Piper is curious and asks thoughtful questions. She looks for ways to connect to the topic and is a great support for others who need help. | Raya Sabzevari From Mr. Carlile: Bringing a positive attitude to class everyday. Also for filling in for an absent student on a debate and holding his own despite no preparation! |
Piper Stientjes
Certificate of Academic Achievement
These Broncos earned their Certificate of Academic Achievement after four semesters of 3.5 GPA or better!
Click below for the full list!

Certificate of Academic Excellence
These Juniors earned their Certificate of Academic Excellence after five semesters of 3.5 GPA or better!
Click below for the full list!
Keep doing great things!
Juniors are on a roll!
Keep it up, Class of 2024. We are so proud of you!
Northgate awarded US News & World Report Top Ranking- #7!
