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MARK Manteca Unified School Board

Senior Edition May 2018

Who made the list for each high school?

Virly Trihna Abella Santos Lathrop

Kevin Michael Green East Union

Nila Olicia Vo be.tech

De’Angelo Rafael Caldera Manteca

Nadira Golalay Noor Sierra

Eyiwunmi Laseinde Weston Ranch

Where are they headed in their college and career life goals?

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Student Name Nila Olicia Vo Berkeley Torres-O’Callaghan Elma Jane Timbreza Matthias Jesus Alcala Gisselle Lopez Erik John Nixon, Jr.

What’s Next?

Cogswell Polytechnical to major in Game Design Culinary Institute of America to major in Culinary Arts Las Positas College to major in Digital Arts and Animation Cogswell College to major in Computer Science Police Academy to become a Homicide Detective US Air Force to learn Cyber Security

Koleene Alano US Air Force to become a Pilot or Paramedic Nicolas Allen Cantrell The Fab School to learn Metal Fabrication Porter James Wilder Modesto Junior College to become a Fire Fighter Jasmine Atengco Cogswell College to major in Video Game Design Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Joshua Allen Anthony Cozby Join the Operators and Engineers Union Jared Michael Thomas Undecided

“Despite what it may seem, I think there are still many beautiful and magical things in this world.”

“You should never be afraid to take the road less traveled.”

Berkeley Torres-O’Callaghan “Failure is the greatest teacher. Learn from your mistakes and move on.”

Nila Olicia Vo

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination, and everything you can imagine, is real.”

Elma Jane Timbreza

“You’ll never be where you are until you decide where you’d rather be.”

Porter James Wilder

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“One day I will open my own race shop.”

Nicolas Allen Cantrell

“Learn to apply yourself. Focus on developing as many skills as you can because once you are out in the real world, those are all that matter.”

Joshua Allen Anthony Cozby

Erik John Nixon, Jr.

Board Members:

Stephen J. Schluer, President Bob Wallace, Vice President Evelyn Moore, Clerk

Eric Duncan Kathy Howe Michael Seelye Nancy Teicheira

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his special Senior Edition of the Mark celebrates our academic top students from each of our high schools. This year, we also celebrate two honorable mention students of Student Name Marina Marron Athena Monique Maravilla Maria Aguilera Arias Alejandro Rocchild Kevin Torres Gilmarie Roman

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

each principal’s choice. The diversity of these students’ future career and college goals speaks very highly of them. Schools have been listed in alphabetical order.

What’s Next?

Delta College to major in Interior Design Delta College to major in Psychology Delta College to major in Fashion Design Modesto Junior College Delta College Delta College

Madison Bricky Delta College Sienna Ricki Olivetti Paul Mitchell to study Cosmetology Ethan Castner Delta College Ana Elizarraras Delta College to study Nursing Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Jacob Lavoie Undecided Randi Valdivia Delta College to major in Education

“The class that meant the most to me was Intro to Business because I learned how to be successful.”

Marina Marron

“Leadership and Yearbook meant the most to me because you have a big impact on the school.”

Jacob Lavoie

“You will never fail, if you never give up.”

Sienna Ricki Olivetti

“I want to become a teacher to help kids reach their goals and prepare for what the future holds for them.”

Randi Valdivia

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Student Name

What’s Next?

Kevin Michael Green Hunter Lee Maestretti Matthew David Pilkay Epifanio Santana Estrada Jacob Steven Sanchez Keona Joan D’ Souza

University of the Pacific to major in Computer Science UC Berkeley to major in Chemical Engineering Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in Civil Engineering CSU Monterey Bay to major in Biology UCLA to major in Pharmaceutical Sciences San Diego State to major in Aerospace Engineering

Jaysen James Reindel UC San Diego to major in Chemistry Victorio Michael Romo UC Davis to major in Philosophy Michael Alan Lee UC Santa Barbara to major in BioPsychology Josue Zuniga UC San Diego to major in Computational Physics Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Anthony Wayne Anacleto Jr. CSU Monterey Bay to major in Marine Science Grant Daniel Silva CSU Sacramento with an undeclared major

“Running with my team in places like Mammoth, Yosemite and Mount Diablo have been the most memorable times.”

Hunter Lee Maestretti

“Being part of the KIWIN’S Club means so much because knowing what we do as a club improves many of the lives in our community.”

Kevin Michael Green

“Don’t be afraid to work hard, it’s great when you can surprise yourself.”

Matthew David Pilkay

“I will remember most being on Cross Country and Track. They were such a direct illustration for hard work.”

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Epifanio Santana Estrada

“Track and Field meant the most because of all the memories I made.”

Jacob Steven Sanchez

“My dream job would be to be building, creating, and engineering planes.”

Keona Joan D’Souza

“I would like to tell future students to always stay positive and to never let anyone tell them who they are.”

Jaysen Reindel

MUSD Student Board Member “Cheer & leadership mean the world to me because of the memories made, the lessons they taught me, the friends they gave me, and the amazing advisers that guided me.”

Victorio Michael Romo

“MEChA club made me proud of my cultural heritage and helped me apply it in my education.”

“Don’t wait for opportunity to come to you.

Create it!”

Michael Alan Lee

Josue Zuniga

“I plan on trying to improve our oceans conditions and to control pollution.”

Anthony Wayne Anacleto, Jr.

“Being involved in band, sports, and my Portuguese culture, has helped me become a well rounded person.”

Grant Daniel Silva

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Student Name

What’s Next?

Chad Le Hoang Marissa Itzelle Briseno Miguel Angel Andrade-Salcedo Eden Elysse Baca Jenalyn Jaramillo Timbreza Melissa Andrea Sifuentes Andrade

UC Davis to major in Computer Science UC Berkeley to major in Chemical Engineering University of the Pacific to major in Education Northwest University to major in Accounting UC Davis to major in Genetics and Genomics UC Davis to major in Biological Science

Gwynneth Arnau Orlino UCLA to major in Microbiology and Immunology Erica Garlit Reyes Pacific Union College to major in Nursing Angela Lois Roldan Alegado New Era University to major in Nursing Naomi Reese Del Barrio Cal State Sacramento to major in Nursing Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Virly Trihna Abella Santos Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in Public Health France Arsen Bose Ruma San Jose State University to major in Aviation

“I plan on becoming a CPA and eventually going to law school to be an attorney.”

“In Cross Country / Track & Field I’ve learned that we need to keep moving forward regardless of the obstacles that life presents to us.”

Eden Elysse Baca

Miguel Angel Andrade-Salcedo

“Hey, don’t fret.

Don’t worry.

Don’t stress. Just breathe. You got this. I believe in you.”

Jenalyn Jaramillo Timbreza

“As founder of the Youth For Change club, I had the humbling opportunity to help those in need in my community.”

Gwynneth Arnau Orlino

“Band allowed me to form friendships that are forever—all through the beauty of the music. ”

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Melissa Andrea Sifuentes Andrade

“Tennis taught me to love the sport and introduced me to such amazing people who I consider family.”

Erica Garlit Reyes

“School can get difficult and it’s okay to fail. Just make sure you learn something from everything that happens to you.”

Angela Lois Roldan Alegado

“Softball meant the most to me because of the journey I’ve endured as an athlete and the memories shared with my teammates, on and off the field.”

Naomi Reese Del Barrio

“I want to work in San Francisco City Hall helping to make policies for health, and travel to countries like Africa or the Philippines to do research on preventing diseases.”

Virly Trihna Abella Santos

“I see myself in the air. Flying above the clouds where only lucky few can go. Being a commercial pilot is my dream, and seeing the world from the drivers’ seat of that cockpit is a lifetime of splendor.”

France Arsen Bose Ruma

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Student Name De’Angelo Rafael Caldera Runvir Singh Chouhan Diana Lisseth Torres Taylor Ann Reed Cassandra Alexia Vasquez Chandler Cheyenne Nieman

What’s Next?

Stanford university to major in Biology, Pre-med UC Davis to major in Bio-Chemistry Modesto Junior College to major in Business San Diego State to major in Biology USC to major in Architectural Engineering UC Davis to major in Biological Sciences

Rajwinder Singh UC Irvine to major in Computer Science Seth Timothy Owings De Anza College to major in Computer Science Vanesa Mae Ellks Point Loma Nazarene University to major in Nursing Joshua Shane Vega UC Davis to major in Civil Engineering Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Matthew Jerrold Ender UC Santa Barbara to major in Pre-Economics Sarah Brooke Inderbitzin UC Santa Barbara to major in Studio Art

“Tennis meant the most to me because it showed me the value of perseverance, integrity, and a clear vision.”

De’Angelo Rafael Caldera

“Don’t allow others to bring you down when you’re at the peak of the mountain.”

Runvir Singh Chouhan

MUSD Student Board Member “My four years spent serving as an officer in Leadership made me the person I am today. I discovered the joy of helping others and my passion for public speaking.”

Taylor Ann Reed

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“Embrace the positive experiences of your journey, but don’t forget to appreciate the negative ones because they are what allow you to better yourself every step of the way.”

Cassandra Alexia Vasquez

“Challenging curriculum such as AP Literature and Calculus helped me develop a more profound thought process.”

“Don’t do what you like, but like what you do. Be Creative.”

Rajwinder Singh

Chandler Cheyenne Nieman

“Football was the most important activity for me because the sport has taught me discipline, hard work, focus, and how to compete.”

Seth Timothy Owings

“Musical theatre had a significant impact on me because it taught me to get out of my comfort zone, and I conquered my stage fright.”

Vanesa Mae Ellks “For me, my AP Literature class meant the most.

It gave me the ability to interpret writing in ways I never thought conceivable.”

Matthew Jerrold Ender

“Don’t simply go the easy route, but seek challenges because those are what pay off in the long run.”

Joshua Shane Vega “Being an MHS basketball player fulfilled my childhood dreams, and created some of the greatest friendships I’ve ever known.”

Sarah Brooke Inderbitzin

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Student Name

“I want to gain skills in international relations to aid the economies of impoverished countries, like my parents’ motherland of Afghanistan.”

Nadira Golalay Noor Erick Ricardo Enriquez James Glenn Quiaoit Jr. Emily Ann Cunial Amber Jeanette Zarevich Huy Gia Huynh

What’s Next?

USC to major in Economics and Mathematics Stanford University to major in Computer Science UC Santa Cruz to major in Computer Science UC Santa Barbara to major in Physics UC Davis to major in Animal Science, Pre-Veterinarian UC San Diego to major in Physics

Lesley Marisol Carrillo Cazares UC Davis to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Science Isaias Hagos Ghezae UC Santa Barbara to major in Political Science Andie Marie Frances Gonzales California Baptist University to major in Psychology Alexander Lozano Asuncion Delta College, before a CSU to major in Biology, Pre-Med Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Brock Adam Willenbrink Arizona State University to major in Biomedical Sciences Angelica Villanueva UC Santa Barbara to major in Biological Sciences

“I want to contribute to the long-term growth of a small start-up company.”

Nadira Golalay Noor

Erick Ricardo Enriquez

“The class that meant the most to me was AP Physics because it taught me the value of patience and perseverance.”

James Glenn Quiaoit Jr.

“Athletics has shaped my high school career.

My commitment to practices and games gave me countless opportunities and memories.”

Emily Ann Cunial

“We don’t always feel like we have time to do all that we want. The nice thing about being human, we can MAKE time.”

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Amber Jeanette Zarevich

“My goal is to invent something that will be beneficial to everyone in the world.”

“We are the next generation. Our time has come to make our dreams realities and make a positive impact in society.”

Huy Gia Huynh

Lesley Carrillo Cazares

“Sierra High’s band offered me the opportunity to work in a unique way that was both challenging and rewarding.”

Isaias Hagos Ghezae

“HOSA has left such an everlasting impact on my high school experience.

My passion for improving lives through health care has been cemented.”

“Playing in the band meant the most to me because I could express my passion for music.”

Andie Marie Frances Gonzales

“A positive mind will lead to a positive life.”

Brock Adam Willenbrink

Alexander Lozano Asuncion

“If you set your mind to it, anything is possible.”

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Student Name Eyiwunmi Laseinde Angela Mai Anh Nu Ton Jianna-Mae Timbol Ico Timothy Thien Duong Crystal Lam Lily Mae Ortiz

What’s Next?

UC Berkeley to major in Bio-Chemistry University of the Pacific to major in Pre-Pharmacy UC Berkeley to major in Biology USC to major in Economics and Mathematics San Jose State to major in Nursing UC Santa Barbara to major in Biology

Laray Nicole Dacus UC Berkeley to major in Architecture Jella Mae Manansala Batac UC Davis to major in Psychology Supreet Kaur Sandhu UC Davis to major in Political Science Thrisha Thriveashley Reddy UC Irvine to major in Biological Sciences Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Jason Ranili Jabil UC Davis to major in Clinical Nutrition Judit Zamora Modesto Junior College to study Emergency Medicine

“Although we may not have everything that we want, appreciate what you have now and make the most out of it.”

“I hope to become a Cardiologist in order to make a difference in the lives of others.”

Angela Mai Anh Nu Ton

Eyiwunmi Laseinde

“Always believe in yourself!

We are all capable of accomplishing amazing things.”

Jianna-Mae Timbol Ico

“Cross country and track meant the most to me in high school because it taught me the important values of family, patience, discipline, and perseverance.”

Timothy Thien Duong

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“Be yourself, and don’t let anyone or anything be in your way of success.”

Crystal Lam

“Being an officer in HOSA and Key Club gave me a good feeling bettering the community and our school!”

Lily Mae Ortiz

“If your today is rough, just remember that life will move on.

Your tomorrow is just a dream away.”

Laray Nicole Dacus

“JROTC meant the most to me because it helped develop my character and gave me confidence that I didn’t know I had.”

“My long-term career goal is to become a politician after becoming a lawyer. I want to be your future president.”

Jella Mae Batac

Supreet Kaur Sandhu

“Though education kindles the spark that ignites our passion, it is up to us to keep the flame alive.”

Thrisha Thriveashley Reddy

“be.vital and HOSA meant the most to me as it motivated me to pursue my ambition. I will never forget the friends I made in this program along the way.”

Jason Ranili Jabil

MUSD Student Board Member “These 4 years have had many challenges, but I’ve overcome them by being true to myself and being the happy person I am.”

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Student Name

What’s Next?

Cesar Antonio Portillo Mendez Rosa Renee Alvarado Antonio Torres Gutierrez Jesus Ruben Madrigal Ezbeidy Salas Rodriguez Ricardo Ramirez

Delta College to major in Economics Delta College to major in the Arts Community College Community College Community College Military

Muhammed Mueen Alburati Community College Hussam Algahaim Skyline College to study Computer Science Alexis Trinity Hernandez Brown Las Positas College to major in Nursing Norin Chou Phlong San Jose State to major in Computer Science Principal’s Honorable Mention Awards Nico Jesse Orona Military Isidoro Raul Rivas-Arceo Community College

“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”

“I had a great Economics teacher who was always there for me. I learned many skills I can use in the future.”

Cesar Antonio Portillo Mendez “My long term goal is to work with children and move forward into the nursing field.”

Alexis Trinity Hernandez Brown

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SNAPSHOT

Rosa Renee Alvarado

“Never slack off kids, always stay focused.”

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Manteca Unified School District

Local Indicators Based on LCFF State Priorities

MUSD Graduation Rate

GRADUATION 100% 80%

Graduation Rate

60%

Year-over-year comparison

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92%

93%

92%

93%

2012/13

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

95.8% (2016/17 CA Dashboard = 96%)

SCHOOL CLIMATE

10.8% of the Class of 2018 AP students scored a 3 or higher on an AP Exam in 11th Grade!

Students with suspensions

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2017 AP Results

1,408 Students

“My ultimate dream would be to run my own landscaping company. My short term goal is to get a part time job I enjoy where I can continue to develop my job skills.”

“Don’t listen to negative people— only listen to yourself. Help other students anytime possible. Show respect to all people. Always follow your dreams and don’t give up.”

Magda Gonzalez

Anthony Rebelo

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.

School Graduates East Union 362 Lathrop 293 Manteca 331 Sierra 331 Weston Ranch 267 Create a digital hub.

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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At the MUSD District Celebration, we honored our Valedictorian and Salutatorians from each school, as well as many other deserving students who achieved great things academically, artistically, and athletically.

Walking their Path In the 2017-18 school year, students raised their voices in new ways both inside and outside the classroom. I am amazed and humbled to see the positive impact our high school students make on their schools and communities.

They stand up with integrity for worthy causes. They surpass expectations in their clubs and classes. 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.

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