GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - Grand Junction High School

Grand Junction High School
1400 N. 5 th Street
The Home of the Tigers
Main Office 254-6900, Counseling 254-6914, Attendance 254-6911
Jon Bilbo Carol Coburn Jason Eidinger Jami Moore Ned Pollert
Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal Asst. Principal Activities Director
June 2012 http://gjhs.mesa.k12.co.us 2011 – 2012 No. 7
A Message from the Principal:
On May 15, 2012, 364 members of the 100 th senior class from Grand Junction High School and several early
completers from the Class of 2013 received their diplomas in a bright, sunny ceremony held at Stocker Stadium.
On behalf of the entire staff and faculty and administrative team of GJHS, I want to personally thank all of the
parents/guardians and significant others who raised our seniors for the love, encouragement, and support they
provided their student over the past twelve years, and more specifically for the time they spent at Grand
Junction High School. It is our hope that we lived up to the expectations you had for us and that you feel that
the value of a Junction education and the preparation given to our graduates is priceless.
Graduates, we are so proud of you! Over the past four years you set the standards for the student body in many
areas to include: student leadership; your behavior in and out of school; academics; service learning contributions
to the community; sportsmanship at home and away sporting events; and your involvement and level of
excellence is our co-curricular programs. I also commend you for an outstanding Baccalaureate Service and a
truly wonderful Commencement Ceremony. They were the best I have seen in my five years as the principal at
Grand Junction High School!
As we say good bye to the Class of 2012, here IS just a part of the legacy of excellence the Class leaves behind
as we send them off to meet the challenges of the future:
� Over 40, 332 service learning hours,
� 144 students recognized as Millennium Club honorees, who completed 112 or more service learning
hours,
� 33 Superintendent Scholars with a 4.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) in all four years of high
school,
� 8 students who graduated early,
� 131 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher,
� 57 students were members of one or more of our four honor societies,
� 16 graduates plan to serve our Country in the military, and
� 65 graduates received one or more of 129 scholarships
See the inserts for a list of the graduates of the Class of 2012 and Class of 2013. We have also included
students who were recognized at the All School Awards Ceremony, students who earned Honor Roll
recognition for the 4 th quarter, students who had perfect attendance for the 4 th quarter, and our athletic and other
co-curricular accomplishments during the spring.
As we say good bye to this school year, our master schedule is almost complete, with some fine tune
adjustments to be made. Before we know it, August and student check-in will be here. Please check the
calendar at the back of the newsletter for some important dates in August and September.
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I closing I would like to thank all of you for another great school year. It has been a pleasure working with our
great students and watching them grow, mature, and excel. I wish you and your family a wonder, safe summer
and we are looking forward to seeing you in August.
Go Tigers! Go Orange and Black!
Jon F. Bilbo
Principal
Personnel Cuts Have a Slight Impact on Junction
The latter part of May and the early part of June were traumatic for many schools across the district as
principals met with certified and classified personnel to pass on budget cuts that resulted in the loss of either
teachers, teacher aides, or support staff. At Junction, we did not completely escape the budget cuts, but we were
spared some of the heavy cuts other schools faced.
In the end, we lost three classified and one certified personnel. The former positions were directly related to the
budget cuts. They were Denise Wille, our library secretary; Penny Martens, our Special Education Secretary;
and Steve Latta, our LEAG Advocate. Denise will be replaced by another secretary who had more seniority and
whose position in one of the middle schools was eliminated. Penny’s position will not be filled, but we did pick
up an additional special education teacher to offset her loss. Steve’s position will not be filled, but we may
receive additional support in August if a grant is approved.
The full time equivalent (FTE) teaching position (certified position) is really a combination of two half time
positions that were being vacated through retirements. One half of the FTE came from Mrs. Pat Holcomb’s
retirement as our part-time Latin teacher, and the other ½ FTE came from the Student Learning Center/Business
Department and Mrs. Gladys Kelher’s retirement. The programs that were affected because of these cuts will
be adjusted accordingly. Students who selected Level I Latin will be placed in another level one world
language course. Level 2 and higher students may be provided online opportunities to complete the level of
Latin they requested for next year. The coverage of the Student Learning Center will be provided by other
teachers from the Business Department.
Junction Says Good Bye
Each year a number of staff and faculty retire or move on to take another step in their life’s journey. This year
we say fond farewell and best wishes to the following staff and faculty:
LeAnn Abram, Special Education Teacher Rick Jussel, English Teacher
Gwynn Barrows, Secretary to the Assistant Principals Gladys Kelher, Business Teacher
Andrew Bilger, Custodian Olivia Krzmarzick, Science Teacher
Emily Bollinger, Business Teacher Steve Latta, LEAG Advocate
Stuart Church, Math Teacher Danielle Love, Spanish Teacher
Elizabeth Elliott, Special Education Assistant Penny Martens, Special Education Secretary
Vicki Farmer, Instructional Assistant Jean McFadzen, English Teacher
Dustin Giesenhagen, Counselor Megan McFarland, Math Teacher
Zeb Hayward, Social Studies Teacher Charlotte McNabb, Special Education Teacher
Pat Holcomb, Latin Teacher Mallory Schmalz, Physical Education Teacher
Amy Johnson-Lambert, Math Teacher Denise Wille, Library Secretary
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Tigers Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Congratulations to the following members of the GJHS Professional Learning Community for their
contributions both in and out of the classroom.
Tiger and Tigress
The Alpine Bank Students of the Month for April are Genesee Young and Jacob Below. Genesse is the
daughter of Robert and Jennifer Young. Jacob is the son of Adrianne Senatore and Steven Below.
Kiwanis Student of the Month
Allisyn Thompson is the Kiwanis Student of the Month for April. Allisyn is the daughter of Lorena and Lynn
Thompson.
Daily Sentinel Student of the Week
The Daily Sentinel Student of the Week nominee for April is Lewis Gillis. Lewis is the son of Russ and Julie
Gillis.
The Daily Sentinel Student of the Week nominee for May is Jenna Maneotis. Jenna is the daughter of Angela
Maneotis-Miller.
Super RAD Art Jam
The seventh annual Super Rad High School Art Show opened on Saturday, April 7, at the former
Culinary Corner location in Mesa Mall. The exhibit was on display from Aril 9-14 and featured
artwork by School District 51 students in 9th through 12th grades and computer graphic students
from Western Colorado Community College and photography students from the Career Center. The
following Tigers were recognized for 1 st thru 3 rd place finishes in the below listed categories:
Non-Function Ceramics: 1 st Josh Hughes, 2 nd Megan Gromke
Functional Ceramics: 1 st Daniel Lionberger
Printmaking: 1 st Miranda Hardy, 2 nd Carson Brown, and 3 rd Sabree Stuart
Black and White Drawing: 1 st Jacob Below
Photography: 1 st Catheryn Stephenson
Graphic Design: 1 st Alex Mills, 2 nd Noe Gomez
See the insert for a list of all of the Tigers who displayed their art at the Super RAD Art Jam.
Altrusa Art Show
The following Tigers won ribbons at the Altrusa Art Show held at the Art Center in late April:
Functional Ceramics: Rebecca Roskowski, Jory Knez
Painting; Kasey Leftwich, Melissa Weeks, Raymonde Ugalde,
Bryenna Workman
Mixed Media; Kylie Pond, Keith Rockwood
Fiber/Textile; Isadora Nizalowski
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Printmaking; Tristan Bate, Kaitlyn Konocz, Sabree Stewart
Photography; Vinny Sweet, Amanda Eckert, Krystal Foust
LEAG Awards
On Monday, May 14, 2012, the annual LEAG Award Ceremony was held in the high school library. During the
ceremony the following LEAG students were recognized for their academic excellence and attendance in the
program.
Academics: Attendance:
Senior- Andrew Gomez, Alycia Vasquez Senior- Andrew Gomez
Sophomore- Brendan Castro Sophomore- Roberto Quintana
Freshman- Reyes Enriquez, Alyssa Cadwell Freshman- Jaime Garcia, Alma Olivas
HOSA Rocks Again
Twelve students and the advisor from the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapters from
Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College recently participated in the HOSA
National Leadership Conference, held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, in Orlando Florida, from June 20-
23, 2012. Celebrating its 35th anniversary as a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) this year,
HOSA includes 138,000 active members in the U.S. and its territories and boasts 2.1 million alumni. The top
5300 students gathered this year in Orlando to compete in over 50 events.
The state of Colorado was represented by 113 members. Twelve of those members were from the HOSA
Chapters of Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College. Nine of the twelve students
were competitors. The other three individuals were members of the National Courtesy Corps. At the awards
ceremonies on Saturday, Colorado had ten students place in the top ten as National Finalists - six of those top
ten were from programs at CMU/WCCC. Competing against over 60 other teams in Public Health
Emergency Preparedness, the team of Mikayla O'Brien, Maya Freismuth, and Laura Bloom (all three
Junction Tigers) and Kyra Dowd (Vision) received a top ten finalist recognition and finished in 7th place in the
nation.
In addition, Kyra Dowd received a Presidential Service Award for community service and Theresa Bloom was
honored as the outstanding advisor from Colorado. This is the second year in a row that our programs were
responsible for all of Colorado's medals and most of its finalists!
Rounding out the competitors and receiving certificates for attendance and participation were: Kylie Haas,
Vision, Prepared Speaking; Rachael Trogdon, Grand Junction High School, 2nd round finalist Physical
Therapy; and Jessie Hicks, FMHS, Medical Photography. Working as courtesy corps members and representing
Colorado were Mariah Lopez, PHS; Melissa LaPlant, Grand Junction High School, and Kristi
Standback, GRVA.
The state of Colorado also received two medals - both are from our post-secondary programs. Kaitlyn Bloom,
who recently graduated from WCCC's first Medical Assisting Program, was awarded the Gold Medal for her
first place finish in Medical Assisting! Jenny Hicks, a CMU student and Med Prep grad, received a Bronze
Medal for third place finish in Physical Therapy!!
FCCLA
In April, the GJHS Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to
the State FCCLA Conference held in Denver. Members attending were required to develop a plan to better
help their school, community or family in which they would then create a project and present it to a panel
of judges at the competition. Among 1000 other FCCLA members from across Colorado, our own
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sophomore Victoria Lara, junior Tia Williams, and junior Sage Copenhaver received Silver Medals for
their accomplishments. Victoria’s project focused on comparing Day Care Centers in town to see which
one would provide the best educational opportunities for children attending. Tia and Sage’s project
focused on collecting food for the Kid’s Aide Backpack Program as well as helping to make others aware
of the amount of students without access to food over the weekends.
August 6 Band Camp at Cedaredge
Boys Golf-1 st Day of Practice
New Student Registration @7:30 a.m. in the Counseling
Center
Important Dates Important Dates
August 7 Band Camp at Cedaredge
Senior Check-In from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the Student
Commons
Freshman Check-In from noon until 4:00 p.m. in the Student
Commons
August 8 Band Camp at Cedaredge
New Student Registration @7:30 a.m. in the Counseling
Center
August 9 Band Camp at Cedaredge
Junior Check-In from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the Student
Commons
Sophomore Check-In from noon until 4:00 p.m. in the
Student Commons
August 13 Freshman Orientation, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., GJHS
Make-up Check-In
Teacher Workday
1 st Day of Fall Sports Practice
Tiger Booster Club Meeting, Room 115, 6:30 p.m.
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August 23 AM Assembly Schedule
Junior and Sophomore Class Meetings
Senior and Freshman – Advisory Meetings
August 30 Fall Sports Parent Night, 6:30 p.m. Auditorium
and Designated Rooms
Sep 3 Labor Day Holiday
NO SCHOOL
Sep 6 Back to School Night, 5:30 p.m. Auditorium
and multiple locations
Sep 19 Music Department Preview Concert
August 14-16 Teacher In-Service Sep 20 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Senior Family Night, 5:30 p.m., GJHS Library
August 17 Teacher Workday
Sep 22 RMASS/ZAPS PSAT-SAT Preparation
Seminar, 8:00 a.m., GJHS Library
August 20 1 st Day of School for Students Sep 25 PLAN Test for Sophomores
August 22 AM Assembly Schedule
Freshman and Senior Class Meetings
Junior and Sophomore – Advisory Meetings
Sep 28
Sep 29
PM Assembly Schedule
Homecoming Pep Assembly
Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.

Micah Alan Abeloe
Jeffrey Scott Achierno* H
Kaitlin Reann Adleman**^
Kierra Faye Aiello***^ MAH
Alexandra Rae Anderson***
Cierra Hope Anderson**
Cody James Anderson^
Jeffery Alic Anderson
Lyndee Mae Andrews
Nicole Marie Arja**^
Ryan Francis Arnold
Morgan Rae Atchley*^ H
Kali Ilena Aubert
Ashleigh Nikole Avila
Teresita Devon Baca^
Kenneth Ray Bailey Jr.^
Stephen Daniel Baldwin
Shawna Marie Barnes
Keaton Jay Baugh
Chandon Christopher Beasley-
Rose
Steven Becerra
Kayla Rene Beilke^
Karissa Anne Belden^
Jacob Preston Below**^ A
Dylan Jacob Bennett*^
Terence Anike Bercume
Katherine Liane Berland Ω *^
Kimberly Ann Bernard
Kiffanie Eva Elizabeth Binkley^
Alisha Ann Blanton
Harrison Tyler Boardwine*
Tyrone Frederick Bockmiller^
Katelyn Ann Boelke*^ MH
Audrey Rose Bolton*
Emily Marie Booth*
Brittany Ann Borgard
Bettina Alma Bostelman^
John Dale Boulware
Noah Elliot Bradford***^
Jacob Patrick Bradshaw**
Courtney Megan Brady
Tyler Andrew Brennan***
Dawna Jene Brigner
Makaylah Figlia Ann Brownson
Alexis Christine Brumbaugh^
Austin John Brunner
Casey Christopher Burns
Daniel Allen Burns^
Jarod Thomas Butchko
Brittany Elizabeth Cahill Ω*^
June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
Mollie Anna Cale
Omar Gabriel Campos
Christopher Cardenas
Anders Matthew Carlson^
Gage Shea Casey^
Meghan Ann Casey**^ MH
Crystal Castillo Castillo^
Erica Rae Catlin^
Kaeleigh Violet Cervenak
Rachel Michelle Chamberlain
Kaylene Shelby Chessani
Carmen Lexis Cisneros
Dalton James Coleman^
Clarissa Aileen Cooper***^ H
Alicia Leigh Copp
Acacia Kayla Cordova**^ H
Viviana Alejandra Coronado
Brianna Lynn Corsi**
Lucas Scott Corsi**
Tamara May Corsi*
Cierra Raquel Cosslett**^
Robert James Costin
Tyler Montgomery Courtney**^ H
Danielle Katrina Cox^
Katherine Anne Cox**^
Ari Joseph Charles Crossan
Phillip James Cyr
Abigail June Dailey^
Devon Michael Case Davis
Ashley Marie Day
Damaris Lynne Deines
Jerreon Vincent Dennis
Jamie Rae Derrieux**^
Colten James Deters^
Kara Ashley Diemer**^ M
Devon Quinn Dorsey** H
Thomas James Downey*^
Brandi Patricia Drake
Evan Jennings Duff***^ H
Jennifer Lynn Dunn*^
John Jeffrey Dunn^
Tivalia Cherelle DuPont
Morgan Nicole Emmons*^
Celena Judith Eneboe
Oswaldo DeJesus Ericiga
Garrett David Fante***^ H
Tiffany Ann Farley^
Tyler John Findlay
Marayna Lanae Flemming**^ H
Krystal Foutz***^ MAH
Xavier Brian Francisco
Benjamin Jeffrey Franklin
Angel Suzanne Frazier
Katie Marie Freeman *^
Shane Dillon Freeman
Jennifer Ann Fritzel
Ashley Leigh Funke*
David Jordan Garcia^
Tyler Craig Gastineau*
Caden Todd Gaurmer
Justin James Gedstad
Benjamin Serigao Gemoya
Rebecca May Gerry^
Kyle Joseph Gibbons
Katie Nicole Gibson
Yvonne Flo Gibson***^
Lewis Russell Gillis*** M
Christine Myra Gillispie***^ H
Kymeesha Raquai Gilmore
Rogelio Giner
Payton Willis Glasoe
Jacob Nathaniel Goakes
Shelby Victoria Goff-Foster
Andrew Joseph Gomez II^
Alexzandra Gabriela Gonzalez^
Phillip Michael Goyen
Rachel Christine Ann Graydon Ω
Tyler Aaron Griffiths*
Aracely Noemy Gutierrez Ω
Jordan Gutierrez
Marcus Anthony Gutierrez^
Ruby Gutierrez
****Valedictorian
White Tassel
Honor Stole
Medallion with Gold Ribbon
***(4.0 and above)
Honor Stole
Medallion with Silver Ribbon
**(3.75-3.99)
Honor Stole
Medallion with Orange & Black
Ribbon
*(3.50-3.74) Gold Cord
Ω 2013 Early Graduates
T National Technical Honor Society
M Tri-M Music Honor Society
H National Honor Society
A National Art Honor Society
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Stephany Lizbeth Gutierrez Ω
Tora Marie Guzman
Jayme Louise Hagedorn**^ H
Jeffrey Thomas Hansen*** H
Dustin Glenn Harbert
James William Harper
Garrett Robert Harrison**^
Andrew Golden Hays**
James Robert Hays**
Danielle Marie Hecht*^ M
Kassandra Kay Hedgecock**^
Ricardo Hernandez
Jose Efrain Herrera*
Jason Brian Hilbert^
Bailey Kay Hilty****^ MH
Devon Royce Hoffman***^ H
Jessie James Hoffschneider**
Elizabeth May Huskinson
Ashley Marie Hutto^
Zachary Kennith Inman*
Griselda Islas^
Kelly Rae Izett*^
Brianna Marie Jacquez
Chloe Elizabeth Jagelski***^
Andrew Patrick James^
Rachel Ruth James**
Daniel Geronimo Jaramillo
Aaron Timothy Jenkins*^ M
Jeremy Allen Johann
Alexandria Lynn Johnson^
Amanda Joy Johnson***^ MH
John Henry Johnson Jr.
Michael Blake Johnson
Jordan Paul Jones
Kathy Nicole Jowell-Hadland M
Christopher John Kadel^
Grant Richard Kampa*
Christopher Lee Kazokas^
Julie Lee Kembel***^ MH
Thomas Patrick Kenyon
Kori Jo Kerkman**^
Tessa Madalyn Kester***^ H
Alix Emma Knight**^
Shayden Teal Kochevar
Tyler Zachary Kovach^
Will Woodward Kuhlman^
Kathryn Danika Kukus
Brett Edward LaBonte***^
Michael Craig Lacy^
Anthony Isaiah Lambros
Brian Daniel Lange^
June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
Melissa Faith LaPlant*
Ariana Leigh Larsen Ω *
Monica Kathy Lassak
Zachary Dennis Lebsock
Luke Allan Ledebur*
Kylie Alexandria Lee^
Trevor Wesley Leech
Emma Elizabeth LeFebre
Christopher John Reeds Liddle**^
Vincente Benjamin Joey Lind^
Destry Allen Littlefield
Shayna Nicole Livingston
Laura Elaine Lockwood***^
Keira Burkhart Lusby
Micheal Macias^
John Marshall Maier**^
Jenna Marie Maneotis***^ H
Anthony Robert Manuppella^
Abbey Elizabeth Marchant**^
Kali Morgan Martinez
Letticia Carmen Martinez
Rio Lynn Mason*
Cierra Kashmir Maxson
Jacob Tyler Leroy McCann
Corey Wayne McCauley
Christopher Raymond
McKenney*
Susan Abbie McKenney
Brittany Rose McLeod^
Mitchell Allen Meens
Holly Kaitlin Meer**^ H
Anna Victoria Mercado
Marisa Antoinette Millard*^
Arlo Davidson Miller
Mariah Chantell Miller^
Marshall Allen Miller
Rebecca Marie Miller***
Zane Ean Miller**^
Alexa Marie Mills*
Brandon Andrew Mills**
Aaron Michael Minnick^
Lauren Lisa Miranda*
Jose Antonio Miranda-Soto
Samuel Justus Monahan
Troy James Monger
Mayra Cristina Morales^
Anthony Evan Mosinski* Ω
Andrew Traverse Murdock*
Elisa Esmeralda Murillo^
Royce Pierce Neely
Isadora Desiree Nizalowski** MH
Amy Alicia Ochsner**^ H
Brayden Douglas O’Donnell^
John Paul O’Donnell
Keegan Michael McKim Olson
Alma Liliana Ortega^
Amber Michelle Ortega
Isaac Paul Ortiz^
Katie Lynn Ozga
Adam Robert Pacheco**
Regina Lynn Papas H
Kathryn Lea Paregien*
Joshua Matthew Petersen*
Lindsay Renee Petersen**
Melissa Jordan Peterson***^ MH
Jasmine Nichole Phillips
Nicole Michelle Phillips
Jenna July Pierce^
Mallory Elizabeth Pilcher***^ H
Emily Patricia Pipkin**^ M
Kylie Mizuki Pond**^ H
Ayisha Otaga Pope
Riley Aaron Porter^
Shane David Powers
Victoria Claire Powers^
Constance Noel Pudlewski
Roman Olegovich Puzey**
Erika Nicole Quintana
Gracie Anna Raaum^
Agustin Kenneth Radke
Harleigh BreeAnn Ramos
Kimber Lee Rand*^
Melina Rascon-Rodriguez*
Nadine Jessica Reid
Felicia Kay Renteria
Cesar Rafael Reyes
Azure Eva Richardson
Austin Ryan Rickard
Austin Mitchell Ridgway
Jacob Hunter Ritter^
Mikayla Genee Rivera
Emily Faith Robbins**^
Kimani Jamir Robinson
Keith William Rockwood***^ H
Christopher Alexander Romero
Zachary Will Romero^
Justine D’nae Roof**
Rebecca Kathryn
Roskowski***^ MH
Sean Matthew Rubalcaba**^
Jared Scott Rue
Angel Andres Santiago
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Logan David Sarao
Paul Scot Scherping
Nicolett Cordelia Scott*^
Heather Grace Seacrest***^ M
Nathaniel Alden Sellers* M
Zachary Jon Severin^
Brittnee Renee Severson*^
Sierra Elizabeth Simmons***^ H
Justin Edward Skaer
Stephanie Joan Skinner**^ M
Kelsey Sullivan Slauson***^
Jacquelyn Jade Smith
Nicol Marie Somerlot
Elizabeth Jayne Southern*^
Nikayla Lee Speakman
Matthew David Stavast^
Spencer Logan Stephenson
Tiffany Rae Steward
Tyler Mackenzie Stewart*^
Ashleigh Nicole Strahan
Nikolas Michael Sulley*
Brian Alexander Sweeney
Jeslyn Nicole Szabo*^
Shelby Madelynn Talbert*
Christopher Patrick Teal
Alexandra Christine
Tennant***^ H
Rebeca Nicole Teves***^
Bishal Magar Thapa
Allisyn Danielle Thompson**^
Cameron Zane Thompson
Dylon Christian Thompson*^
Dallas Lynn Tibbetts
Kurtis Michael Topai
Hannah Nicole Trackler**^
Nicole Brooke Travis***^ MH
Dominick Trujillo
Sabrina Jo Trujillo*^
Jamicae Meilani Valdez^
Meagan Christine Valvoda*
Briana Darlene VanDenHeuvel^
Alycia Maria Vasquez
Hutten Drew Veatch^
Shawnee Rayne Videlock
Mikaela Ianna Vigil
Sonia Marie Vigil’*
Tyler Martin Wacker**^
Zachary Daniel Wagner
Katie Lynn Walker*
Micah Michelle Washington Ω^
Cortney Elaine Waters
June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
Rayna Lee Watkins
Kanisha Rain Watson
Kyle Kenneth Watts
Tayler Renee Weaver
Rebeccah Louise Webster
Daniel Patrick Wehner
Rowdie Dean Wemple
Danielle Sierra Weybright*
Gabrielle Rose Wezensky*
Carlee Cristine White
Justin Tanner Whiting
William Tobert Whittenberg III
Joshua Adam Wickre
John Daniel Wieseler**^
Morgen Renae Wilder^
Brandon Donald Wileman
Joshua Caleb Wille
Sydney McCall Willer
Ashley Michelle Williams
Jessica Monet Wilson^ MH
Megan Lee Spencer Wilson
Sarah Rachel Wilson
Danyelle Francine Wiman*^
Kaitlyn Jean Wiman
Dyson Carl Winters
Marcus Gabriel Wirth
Tarran Nicole Witte
Jacob Daniel Wolter
Bryenna Taylor Workman***^
Genesee Summer Young**^ H
Gabrielle Oriana Ziola***^ H
Alexandria Kathryn Zirger***^ H
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Senior Superintendent’s Scholars Award
In April, the following seniors were recognized as Superintendent’s Scholars. This award is
presented by the Superintendent to those seniors who earned a cumulative grade point average of
4.0 during all four school years.
Kierra Aiello Bailey Hilty Mallory Pilcher
Cierra Anderson Devon Hoffman Keith Rockwood
Noah Bradford Chloe Jagelski Rebecca Roskowski
Tyler Brennan Amanda Johnson Sierra Simmons
Clarissa Cooper Julie Kembel Kelsey Slauson
Evan Duff Tessa Kester Alexandra Tennant
Garrett Fante Brett LaBonte Rebeca Teves
Krystal Foutz Laura Lockwood Nicole Travis
Yvonne Gibson Jenna Maneotis Bryenna Workman
Lewis Gillis Rebecca Miller Gabrielle Ziola
Jeffrey Hansen Melissa Peterson Alexandria Zirger
Senior Academic Letter Recipients
At our annual All School Awards Ceremony in May, the following seniors were presented an Academic
Letter. Academic letters are presented to full time students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 to
3.74 (Honors) and those students who earn a grade point average of 3.75 or higher (High Honors). The
former students receive a letter and a year bar for their first year and the latter receive a letter with a start
and a bar for their first year. Students who earn subsequent academic letters receive a bar and a year pin
or a bar, a star and a year pin.
High Honors (3.75 and Higher)
Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman James Hays Melissa Peterson
Kierra Aiello Kassandra Hedgecock Mallory Pilcher
Nicole Arja Bailey Hilty Emily Pipkin
Jacob Below Devon Hoffman Kylie Pond
Noah Bradford Jessie Hoffschneider Emily Robbins
Clarissa Cooper Chloe Jagelski Keith Rockwood
Brianna Corsi Amanda Johnson Justine Roof
Lucas Corsi Julie Kembel Rebecca Roskowski
Cierra Cosslett Tessa Kester Sean Rubalcaba
Katie Cox Brett LaBonte Heather Seacrest
Jamie Derrieux Christopher Liddle Sierra Simmons
Kara Diemer Laura Lockwood Stephanie Skinner
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High Honors (3.75 and Higher)(Continued)
Devon Dorsey John Maier Kelsey Slauson
Evan Duff Jenna Maneotis Rebeca Teves
Garrett Fante Abbey Marchant Hannah Trackler
Marayna Flemming Holly Meer Nicole Travis
Krystal Foutz Zane Miller John Wieseler
Yvonne Gibson Brandon Mills Bryenna Workman
Jayme Hagedorn Isadora Nizalowski Genesee Young
Jeffrey Hansen Amy Ochsner Gabrielle Ziola
Andrew Hays Adam Pacheco Alexandria Zirger
Honors (3.5 to 3.74)
Jeffrey Achierno Danielle Hecht Joshua Petersen
Morgan Atchley Zachary Inman Lindsay Petersen
Harrison Boardwine Aaron Jenkins Nathaniel Sellers
Katelyn Boelke Michael Lacy Tyler Stewart
Audrey Bolton Melissa LaPlant Ashleigh Strahan
Emily Booth Rio Mason Jeslyn Szabo
Meghan Casey Christopher McKenney Sabrina Trujillo
Acacia Cordova Marisa Millard Sonia Vigil
Tyler Courtney Alexa Mills Danyelle Wiman
Tyler Griffiths Royce Neely
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All School Awards Ceremony
May 8, 2012
School Advisory Council Awards
- Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) Arthur Gilbert, Class of 1939
- Distinguished Educator Award (DEA) Clarence Ross
- Volunteer of the Year Award (VOYA) Carter and Lena Elliott
- Distinguished Volunteer Service Award Erica Eng
- Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Kelly Bamford, Main Office; Dana Clingman, Drama Department;
Randy and Janice Lange, Band; Janet Gardner, MESA;
Tracy Johnson, Football, Seanna Nelson, Football
District Academic Awards
-Superintendent’s Scholars
Kierra Aiello, Cierra Anderson Noah Bradford,
Tyler Brennan, Clarissa Cooper, Evan Duff, Garrett Fante
Krystal Foutz, Yvonne Gibson, Lewis Gillis, Jeffrey Hansen,
Bailey Hilty, Devon Hoffman, Chloe Jagelski,
Amanda Johnson, Julie Kembel, Tessa Kester, Brett LaBonte,
Laura Lockwood, Jenna Maneotis, Rebecca Miller,
Melissa Peterson, Mallory Pilcher, Keith Rockwood,
Rebecca Roskowski, Sierra Simmons, Kelsey Slauson,
Alexandra Tennant, Rebeca Teves, Nicole Travis,
Bryenna Workman, Gabrielle Ziola, Alexandria Zirger
GJHS Academic Awards
-High Honors (3.75 and Higher) Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman, Kierra Aiello, Nicole Arja, Jacob Below,
Noah Bradford, Clarissa Cooper, Brianna Corsi, Lucas Corsi,
Cierra Coslett, Katie Cox , Jamie Derrieux, Kara Diemer
Devon Dorsey, Evan Duff , Garrett Fante, Marayna Flemming,
Krystal Foutz, Yvonne Gibson, Jayme Hagedorn, Jeffrey Hansen,
Andrew Hays, James Hays, Kassandra Hedgecock, Bailey Hilty,
Devon Hoffman, Jessie Hoffschneider, Chloe Jagelski ,
Amanda Johnson, Julie Kembel, Brett LaBonte, Christopher Liddle,
Laura Lockwood, John Maier, Jenna Maneotis, Abbey Marchant,
Holly Meer , Zane Miller, Brandon Mills, Isadora Nizalowski,
Amy Ochsner, Adam Pacheco , Melissa Peterson, Mallory Pilcher,
Emily Pipkin, Kylie Pond, Emily Robbins, Keith Rockwood,
Justine Roof, Rebecca Roskowski, Tessa Kester, Sean Rubalcaba,
Heather Seacrest, Sierra Simmons, Stephanie Skinner,
Kelsey Slauson, Rebeca Teves, Hannah Trackler, Nicole Travis,
John Wieseler, Bryenna Workman, Genesee Young, Gabrielle Ziola
Alexandria Zirger
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-Honors (3.5 to 3.74) Jeffrey Achierno, Morgan Atchley, Harrison Boardwine, Katelyn
Boelke, Audrey Bolton, Emily Booth, Meghan Casey,
Acacia Cordova, Tyler Courtney, Tyler Griffiths, Danielle Hecht,
Zachary Inman, Aaron Jenkins, Michael Lacy, Melissa LaPlant,
Rio Mason, Christopher McKenney, Marisa Millard, Alexa Mills,
Royce Neely, Joshua Petersen, Lindsay Petersen, Nathaniel Sellers,
Tyler Stewart, Ashleigh Strahan, Jeslyn Szabo, Sabrina Trujillo,
Sonia Vigil, Danyelle Wiman
Part Time Students Who Qualify for the Academic Letter if in Full Time Status
-High Honors (3.75 and Higher) Tyler Brennan, Carmen Cisenros, Jacob Gioakes,
Kimber Rand, Melina Rascon-Rodriquez, Megan Wilson
-Honors (3.5 to 3.74) Jose Herrera, Tyler Kovatch, Kathryn Paregien,
Katherine Berland (Class of 2013)
Department Academic Awards
-Art Department
� Outstanding Underclassman Artist Award Edgar Garcia-Jimenez
� Senior Artist Award Jacob Below
� Al Ligrani Memorial Photo Award Catheryn Stephenson
-Business Department
� Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate - Word
Steven Adams, Rachel Black, Amber Broad,
Darby Corn , Larissa Cox, Ryland Curtsinger,
Stephen Michael Foster, Shiloh Fox,
Rebecca Gerry, William Grace, Jacob Hart,
Donny Kinnaman, Sabrina Litzelman,
Rubin L. Martinez, Joshua C. Nelson,
Joel Nicholson, Emons Omelia, Eric Pipkin,
Michael J. Poland, Madison Polhamus,
Maverick Robertson, Cierra Smith, Jessica Sopher,
Hunter Whaley, Katherine Whiteside
� Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate - Excel
Patrick A. Baier, Noah Bradford, Dillon Fante,
Rachel Gallagher, Michael J. Hansen, Brian Jacob,
Hunter Mannion
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-Drama
� Mark J. Wilson Award Keira Lusby
� Alissa Thompson Award Allisyn Thompson
-English Department
� Outstanding Freshman Award Hunter Whaley
� Outstanding Sophomore Award John Wiman
� Outstanding Junior Award Ellen Atkinson
� Vandenberg Memorial Award Laura Lockwood
� Flo Gallagher Memorial Award Tyler Kovach
-Family and Consumer Science
� Family/Consumer Science Student of the Year Jasmine Phillips
� Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Member of the Year Award
Alexa Mills
-Instrumental and Vocal Music
� Performing Arts Award Amanda Johnson
� John Phillip Sousa Band Award Julie Kembel
� Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Arlo Miller
� National School Orchestra Award Kierra Aiello
� Semper Fidelis Award Meghan Casey
� Marion Jacobs Award Arlo Miller
� National School Choral Award Aaron Jenkins
(Outstanding Senior)
� Darell C. Blackburn Award Lane Melott
(Outstanding Junior)
-Journalism
� National Awards
� American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) Contest and Critique – 1 st Place
� National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Journalism Honor Roll - Newspaper
Newspaper
Nicole Arja Orange and Black Editor-in-Chief,
Jenna Maneotis Orange and Black Editor-in-Chief
Clarissa Cooper Orange and Black Features Editor
Katherine Gibson Orange and Black Student Life Editor
Erin Lielkoks Orange and Black Student Life Editor
Stephanie Skinner Orange and Black Sports Editor
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Jessica Deters Orange and Black Reporter
Caleb Gartner Orange and Black Reporter
Maxwell Proietti Orange and Black Reporter
Luciana Madison Orange and Black Health Editor
Clarissa Cooper Orange and Black Web Editor
Kacie Sams Orange and Black Staff
Yearbook
Mallory Pilcher Co-Editor
� State Awards
� Colorado High School Press Association (CHSPA) – All Colorado Newspaper
� Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Media Day Award - Best Large School Newspaper,
� Other Awards
� The Journalism Student of the Year Kacie Sams, Sophomore
� The Orange & Black Staff Awards
Jenna Maneotis Most Valuable Staff Member
Katherine Gibson Best Section Editor
Jessica Deters Best Reporter
Luciana Madison Best Writer
Tessa Kester Best Designer
Benjamin Skinner Most Valuable Graphic Department Member
Emma Holt Most Valuable Photojournalist
Noel Edkin Most Improved Staff Member
Katherine Gibson Outstanding Junior
� The Tiger Yearbook Advisor Awards
Courtney Brady Co-Editor
Mallory Pilcher Co-Editor
Charleen Strother Most Valuable Staff Member
Annika Raaum Best Photographer
Savannah Smith Best Photographer
Molly Findlay Best Page Designer
� The Tiger Yearbook Staff Acclaim Award Jesse Esqueda
Math 1 Ridge Droskin, Jasmine Sawyer
Math 2 Tyler Jones, Kenzi Medina
Math 3 Benjamin Arja, Shannon Reeve
Trigonometry Kassidy Flick, Preston Jull
Advanced Statistics Ryan Beshai, Jessica Green, Kalen Potter
Pre-Calculus Andy Bowen, Greg Gibson, Nicole Seibold
AP Calculus Jessica Deters, Lewis Gillis, Johnathan Kyle,
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Daniel Lionberger
AP Statistics John Wiman, Alexandria Zirger
-Science
Geophysical Science Freshman- Stockton Rock
Biological Science Freshmen- Kathryn Sufka,
Sophomore- Darby Corn, Edgar Gutierrez, Noah Jaramillo,
Brennon Keller, Michael McKnight,
Cheyenna O’Brien, Theron Verna, Zeb Wagner,
Sarah Wilkinson, Milla Wong, Zoe Wright
AP Biology Sophomore- River Adams, Soraya Morales
AP Environmental Science Freshman- Mary King,
Sophomore- Larissa Cox
Junior- Luciana Madison
Senior- Tessa Kester
Chemistry in the Community
Junior- Katherine Berland, Jacob Knight, Josh Moore
Chemistry
Sophomore- Andrew Bowen Johnathan Kyle Erika Meister
Darcy Dackonish Zachary Lamberty Kalen Potter
Junior- Kyler Beasley-Rose Katherine Gibson Michael Merluzzi
Sofie Black Erin Lielkoks Christopher Thornton
Emily Dederick
Senior- Yvonne Gibson Jenna Maneotis
Anatomy-Physiology Sophomore Carissa Russell
Junior Sofia Robinson
Senior Terence Bercume, Troy Monger,
Lindsay Petersen, Melissa Peterson
Outstanding Senior Physical Science Student John Wieseler
Outstanding Senior Life Science Student Terence Bercume
American Chemical Society Outstanding Science Award Adam Heldmyer
-Social Studies Award
Mt. Garfield Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Katelyn Boelke
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-World Language
� The World Language Outstanding Student Award
French I Soraya Morales, Kathryn Sufka
French II Aracely Gutierrez, Sandra Gutierrez
French III Madison Hansen
French IV Tessa Kester
German I Lewis Gillis, Lindsay Gnesios, Brennon Keller,
German II Larissa Cox
German III Alexandria Zirger
German IV Stephanie Wahlers
Latin I Milla Wong
Latin II Sarah Wilkinson
Latin III Joshua Petersen
Latin IV Bettina Bostelman
Spanish 1 Mary King, Gabrelle Stanford, Viviane Turman
Spanish II Darcy Dackonish, Jordan Quintana,
Morgan Zanski
Spanish III Sierra Simmons, Micah Washington
Spanish IV Kelsey Slauson
Native Speakers Abigail Rojas
� The Multiple Language Learner Award
French/Spanish Jonathan Hernandez, Christopher Liddle,
Johana Quant
French/German Devlin Schultz
French/Latin Sydney Willer
German/Spanish David Bjorklund
French/German/Spanish Mariah Miller
Special Awards
� National Merit Scholarship – Commended Students- Lewis Gillis, John Maier
� National Merit Scholarship Corporation – Special Scholarship-
FedEx Freight Scholarship Chloe Jagelski
� National Arts and Science Award Edgar Garcia-Jimenez
� National Forensics League Academic All-American Award Justine Roof
� EnCana Scholarship Evan Duff
� Society of Women Engineers-Recognizes three years of excellence in science and math.
With Highest Honors- Rachel Stahl
With High Honor- Kelsey Slauson
With Honor- Marayna Flemming
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� Clarkson School Scholars Award Stephanie Wahlers
� Clarkson Leadership Award Katherine Gibson
� Clark Achievement Award Kyler Beasley-Rose
� Colorado University (CU) Outstanding Junior Award Luciana Madison
� Grand Junction (GJ) Wellesley Club Book Award Greta Gebhard
� New College of Florida Math and Science Award Jessica Deters, Luciana Madison
� J. Robert Young Scholarship Micheal Macias
� Rachel Carson Book Award Annealea Flynn
� Masonic Teacher of the Year Award Rick Jussel
� Masonic Junior Male and Female of the Year Award Caleb Gartner, Jessica Deters
� Outstanding Educators/Honor Teachers Amy Johnson-Lambert,
Ann Kuhlman, Robbie Owens,
Lorena Thompson
� Clyde Granere Memorial Award Jordan Quintana
� Jane O’Connor Memorial Award Nicole Seibold
� Shannon McGee Memorial Award Jamie Derrieux
� Bob Adams Memorial Award Sean Rubalcaba
� Emma Groom Memorial Award Stephanie Skinner
� Robert James Memorial Award Garrett Harrison
� John A. Hinton Memorial Award Jeslyn Szabo, Colten “CJ” Deters
� The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Jeslyn Szabo
� Freshmen Recognition Award Mary King, Donny Kinnaman
� STRIVE Freshman Overcoming Barriers Award Taylor Rivas
� STRIVE Sophomore Overcoming Barriers Award Kayla Vigil
� STRIVE Junior Overcoming Barriers Award Alem Ramirez
� Turn - Around Achievement Award- Terence Bercume, Erika Quintana
� Foreign Exchange Students Host Family
Olivia Bobillier France Amanda and Jon Seymour
Sara Picozzi Italy Amanda and Jon Seymour
Kelly Wang Taiwan Mary and Clark Atkinson
Cynthia and Earl Rhodes
Kari and Todd Mitchell
(Current Host Family)
� DECA International Competition- Audrey Bolton
� Principal’s Achievement Awards
o NASSP Principal’s Leadership Award- Evan Duff
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o GJHS Leadership Awards-
Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman Jeffrey Hansen Elisa Murillo
Kierra Aiello Garrett Harrison Mallory Pilcher
Nicole Arja Devon Hoffman Emily Pipkin
Acacia Cordova Jessie Hoffschneider Sean Rubalcaba
Jamie Derrieux Amanda Johnson Stephanie Skinner
Evan Duff Jenna Maneotis Gabrielle Ziola
o Daily Sentinel Student of the Month-
September- Jeffrey Hansen January- Kelsey Slauson
October- Evan Duff February- Sean Rubalcaba
November- Rebecca Roskowski March- Tessa Kester
December- Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman April- Lewis Gillis
May- Jenna Maneotis
o Alpine Bank Student of the Month Award-
September Jamie Derrieux Garrett Harrison
October Emily Robbins Devon Hoffman
November Jeslyn Szabo Garrett Fante
December- Stephanie Skinner Keith Rockwood
January – Not presented this month
February Kaitlin “Kricket” Aldeman Jessie Hoffschneider
March Mallory Pilcher John Wieseler
April Genesee Young Jacob Below
o Kiwanis Club Students of the Month Award-
September Bailey Hilty January Terence Bercume
October Arlo Miller February Amy Ochsner
November Acacia Cordova March Melissa Peterson
December Jacob Bradshaw April Allisyn Thompson
Athletic Awards
� L.V. Turner Award- Shafer Rubalcaba, Greg Eccher
� Scott E. Lambuth Award- Mikayla O’Brien, Kyler Beasley-Rose
� Lewis Dawson Award- Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman, Jeffrey Hansen
� Joe Biggs Award- Jamie Derrieux, Sean Rubalcaba
� Michael Bamford Memorial Award- Luke Ledebur
� Michael Bamford Foundation Scholarship- Garrett Harrison, Keith Rockwood
� Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award- Holly Meer, Jessie Hoffschneider
� US Army Reserve National Scholar Award- Sabrina Trujillo, Brett LaBonte
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� Alex Bennett Scholarship- Garrett Harrison
Special Recognition-Retirees
Vickie Farmer Instructional Aide 21 Years in the District
(Copy Room/Library) 21 years at GJHS
Pat Holcomb World Language 13 years in the District
(Latin) 13 years at GJHS
Rick Jussel Journalism 13 years in the District
4 years at GJHS
Amy Johnson-Lambert Math 24 years in the District
11 years at GJHS
Gladys Kelher Business 32 years in the District
27 years at GJHS
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GPA 3.5 to 3.74
Freshmen (42)
David Arcady
Brittany Arcieri
Meeka Bass
Trent Blickenstaff
Holden Boggs
Rachel Campbell-Osborne
Gabriela Chacon
Taylor Chaffetz
Jonathan Dorr-Widdop
Alexandria Dorsey
Reyes Enriquez
Travis Fritzel
Luis Garcia-Jimenez
Austin Gray
Jose Gutierrez
Olivia Huffaker
Nolan Inger
Thomas Jacobs
Joselle Jacobs
Sarah Jennings
Emmett Johnson
Jesse Lanzl
Jessica Leeds
Jesse Lopez
Bryan Luke
Jasmine Luna
Angelica Martinez
Ciara Martinez
Chance Mims
Jackson Parsons
Tiffany Petty
Jubilee Quigley
Madison Ragar
Christopher Reilly
GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - 2012
Brooke Ruble
Chelsea Stoddard
Leah Swander
Joshua Townley
Jaxon Trimm
Caleb Vagher
Hailee Wemple
Jason Wood
Sophomores (60)
Alayna Adamson
Brieanna Baker
Ryan Baker
Michelle Baldwin
Tresa Balerio
Nicklas Beightel
John Blanton
Rebecca Bryan
Nathan Bryner
Kylie Burns
Nichole Butler
Taylor Cadden
Shyanne Carpendale
Keegan Carrethers
Ciara Carver-Gallegos
Shannia Case
Darby Corn
Matthew Costigan
Sierra Coutts
Blythe Crow
Jacob Dodd
Daniel Dodero
Matthew Erickson
Kassandra Fuller
Edgar Gonzalez
Darian Green
David Harbert
Kyle Hardy
Sarah Harvey
Elizabeth Havlik
Jennifer Herrera
Kaleb Johnson
Nickolas Jones
Eric Kotris
Victoria Lara
Lundi McGolrick
Michael Mora
Tristan Noel
Cheyenna O’Brien
Jalen Onsrud
Kyla Oracion
Blake Orr
Richard Penny
Ashley Preuss
Caitlyn Pridmore
Sasha Prudence
Delaney Robison
Jayce Settles
Cierra Smith
Savannah Smith
Jake Strother
Owen Taylor
Makenna Tuttle
Amanda Valvoda
Kayla Voeltzel
Kenneth Welling
Isaiah White
Taylor Wood
Kiana Ziola
Cynthia Zuniga
Juniors (38)
Cameron Betz
Kenna Brown
Joeanna Cisneros
Alec Cowan
Preston Creel
Lexa Denke
Casey Farnsworth
Derric Ferguson
Laura Fielding
Carsyn Fritzler
Rachel Gibson
Urian Gonzales
Rachel Goodrich
Jessica Green
Megan Gromke
Madison Hansen
Briana Hendrickson
Mitchell Hiler
Cameron Honnen
Taryn Irvin
Whitney Jackson
Brian Jacob
Kacie Jay
Zachary Kiel
Krista Lally
John Mariz
Devyn McCallum
Lane Melott
Alice Nelms
Mikayla O’Brien
Brenda Ortega
Sara Picozzi
Tsinnijinnie Russell
Sierra Savage
Justin Segura
Brenden Tafoya
Madeline Toolen
Matthew Vigil

GPA 3.75 to 5.0
Freshman (117)
Allen Adair
Steven Adams
James Antonucci
Benjamin Arja
Melissa Atchley
Patrick Baier
Ashley Baker
Kristen Balke
Victoria Baltzell
Thomas Beightel
Joslin Berg
Kayla Berry
Samantha Betzen
Shyanne Bisnett
Rachel Black
Cassidy Bordon
Sydni Brandon
Courtney Brennan
Madelynn Brillhart
Amber Broad
Rebecca Butler
Blaine Cahill
Julie Campbell
Abigail Casey
Milena Castaneda
Gabriella Cecere
Ryland Curtsinger
Parker Davis-
McDougal
Carman Devereux
Francesca DiPaola
Lillian DiPaola
Ridge Droskin
Omelia Emmons
GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - 2012
Robert Fairbanks
Jake Farnsworth
Stephen Foster
Ashley Fox
Max Fransen
Hannah Galvan
Ty Gardner
Jaryn Gibb
Gregory Gibson
Megan Glymph
Aryana Gorman
Aaron Gossage
Jordan Hahn
Michael Hansen
Katy Hargraves
Anna Harris
Hayden Herbert
Seaira Hickman
McKenna Hiler
Claire Hobika
Brittany Houtris
Jonah Howe
Jacob Howell
Damian Johann
Tyler Jones
Taylor Kidd
Mary King
Donny Kinnaman
Taylor Kochevar
Kacie Kuhlman
Dillon Lanzl
Alexander Lee
Kasey Leftwich
Abigail Leinbach
Maria Guadalupe Leon-
Torres
Brian List
Sabrina Litzelman
Camille Lohr
Juan Lucero-Salinas
Ryland Mahre
Kia Marez
Connor Martin
Alicia Maslyk
Tanner Mast
Samantha Melchor
Shianne Mooers
Joshua Nelson
Scott Nielson
Briggs Oakley
Eric Pipkin
Michael Poland
Madison Polhamus
Marisol Quintana
Caitlin Ray
Shannon Reeve
Taylor Rivas
Kassidy Roberts
Stockton Rock
Nathan Rockwood
Jaime Rodriguez-
Roggie
Keri Rogers
Jacob Romero
Charles Ruckman
Jasmine Sawyer
Madison Schlechten
Benjamin Shettler
Marina Silva
Jessica Sopher
Nicole Stahl
Gabrelle Stanford
Caroline Straw
Kathryn Sufka
Kaitlyn Talley
Anjana Thapa
Bao Tran
Nicole Troester
Viviane Turman
Benjamin Volkmann
David Wells
Hunter Whaley
Abigail Whiseant
Jonah Wilson
Richard Wise
Ryan Zinke
Sophomores (76)
Trevor Abbott
Joshua Abshear
River Adams
Andrew Bowen
Lyssa Caires
Baylee Christopher
Larissa Cox
Darcy Dackonish
Jenna Dandurand
Tina Day
Jordin Early
Molly Findlay
Kassidy Flick
Sophia Fortner
Andrew Foutz
Rachel Gallagher
Alexus Gallegos
Taren Garcia
Lindsay Gnesios
Cassandra Grigware
Edgar Gutierrez
Meghan Haynes
Elisha Jahnke

Hunter Keichline
Brennon Keller
Johnathan Kyle
Zachary Lamberty
Samuel Lapkin
Andrew LaPlant
Jonah Larson
John Lewis
Emily Luker
Madison Marsh
Erin Martin
Autumn Mason
Deserae McDermott
Michael McKnight
Kenzi Medina
Erika Meister
Soraya Morales
Joshua Murdock
Joel Nicholson
Brandon Perry
Kalen Potter
Mariah Prinster
Maxwell Proietti
Aleah Quast
Jordan Quintana
Kayla Roberts
Shafer Rubalcaba
Carissa Russell
Neil Ryan
Nicole Seibold
Megan Sherman
Trinity Simmons
Madison Slater
Katharine Smith
Bluesinda Spivey
Harley Stafford
Carly Staidl
GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - 2012
Madalyn Stewart
Jessica Strothman
Domonic Tafoya
Theron Verna
Zeb Wagner
Matthew White
Katherine Whiteside
Sarah Wilkinson
Natashia Willden
John Wiman
Milla Wong
Aubrie Wood
Zoe Wright
John Wright
Whitney Young
Morgan Zanski
Juniors (76)
Mariah Anderegg
Ellen Atkinson
Zachary Barger
Kyler Beasley-Rose
Austin Berk
Ryan Beshai
Sofie Black
Laura Bloom
Olivia Bobillier
Katie Bremner
Amanda Cook
Emily Dederick
Jessica Deters
Rachel DeWitt
Arrianna Diaz
Paul Dohm
Noel Edkin
Joshua Felix
Chancelie Fink
Kolton Flick
Annealea Flynn
Scott Foster
Maya Freismuth
Juanita Galvan
Caleb Gartner
Greta Gebhard
David Gibb
Katherine Gibson
Sandra Gutierrez
Rebecca Hansen
Miranda Hardy
Margaret Harris
John Hegstrom
Adam Heldmyer
Emma Holt
Max-Olivier Houtris
Forrest Huffaker
Richard Jull
Benjamin Kelsey
Lacee Kilgore
Matthew King
Kasey Kostelecky
Travus Lammot
Alexander Langley
Nichole Lanzl
Erin Lielkoks
Daniel Lionberger
Donna MacInnes
Luciana Madison
Arianne Martin
Brenna McAtlin
Matthew McKay
Michael Merluzzi
Colton Miller
Noah Miller
Joy Moran
Eric Oakley
Carmen Pipe
Johana Quant
Bailey Reiners
Christian Richardson
Sofia Robinson
Andrew Schlechten
Benjamin Skinner
Tyler Smith
Rachel Stahl
Charleen Strother
Natalie Sufka
Amanda Summers
Elizabeth Switzler
Christopher Thornton
Samuel Videlock
Stephanie Wahlers
Daniel Walsh
Anna Wedekin
Grayson Young

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Tigers Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Baseball
The Tiger Baseball Team finished the season with an overall record of 13 wins and 7 losses, with
a Southwestern League record of 7 wins and 3 losses. The Tigers finished third in the Southwestern
League behind Montrose and Durango. The Tigers were the top 5A team in the league
and thus earned a 1 st round playoff game against Ralston Valley, which we subsequently lose
3-0. The following senior Tigers were selected to the 1 st Team All Southwestern League:
Sean Rubalcaba, Jeffrey Hansen, and Steven Baldwin. Seniors Marcus Wirth and Tyler
Gastineau were selected to the 2 nd Team All Southwestern League. Sean Rubalcaba was also
selected as the Southwestern League Player of the Year, and he was selected to the Denver Post
Class 5A Honorable Mention Team.
With Sean’s selection as the Southwestern League Baseball Player of the Year, he joins only a
handful of student-athletes who have won two Player of the Year honors in the same year.
Coach Rush Steps Down
After twelve seasons at the helm of the Tiger baseball program Coach Kyle Rush decided to
step down. Under Coach Rush’s leadership the Tigers compiled a record of 182 wins and 73
losses. During his tenure, the Tigers won eight (8) Southwestern League titles, and Coach Rush
was voted by his peers as the SWL Coach of the Year six (6) times. His teams made twelve
straight play-off appearances, and earned three final eight appearances in the state play-offs.
In 2005, Coach Rush lead the Tigers to the Class 5A State Championship crown, and was named
the 2005 Colorado High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year for all classifications.
Also, in 2005, Coach Rush was selected as Head Coach of the All-Colorado All-Star Game.
Coach Rush also coached the 2005 Colorado Player of the Year, Dane Hamilton, as well as eight
other All-State players. Coach Rush has also been instrumental in building Grand Junction High
School’s Fanning Field into one of the gems of high school baseball diamonds in western
Colorado. Over the past twelve years he has raised close to $70,000 to make improvements to the
Tiger’s home field.
Girls Golf
This year’s Lady Tiger Golf team was a young team with two seniors and ten (10) 9 th and 10 th
graders. The Lady Tigers placed first at the Fruita Tournament, and finished in the top 5 in the
team standings in most of the other tournaments.
Lacrosse
The Tiger Lacrosse Team finished the season with an overall record of 10 wins and 3 losses and
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selected to the 1 st Team All Mountain League: Megan Gromke and Holly Meer. Kacie Jay
and Mallory Pilcher were selected to the 2 nd Team All Mountain League.
Soccer
After winning the Southwestern League Championship in 2011 and losing nine starting seniors,
2012 was going to be a rebuilding year for the Lady Tigers. However, a group of outstanding
freshmen and a rookie interim head coach had something to say about that notion. The girls
went on to have a very good season with 10 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie and a 2 nd place finish in the
Southwestern League behind Durango. Key conference victories included wins over Fruita
twice and Durango on the road and another tremendous road victory against Valor Christian, the
2011 Class 4A State Champions. The Tigers earned a 1 st round playoff game against Fairview,
which we subsequently lose. Five Tigers earned all-league recognition. Rabbit Hansen, Taylor
Chaffetz, and Leah Swander were named to the 1 st Team All Southwestern League while Lexi
Anderson and Sam Melchor were selected to the 2 nd Team All Southwestern League. Freshman
Leah Swander also led the league in scoring with 15 goals.
Swimming
The D51 Griffith Men’s Swim and Dive Team is composed of student-athletes from all four
district high schools. The 2012 swimming and diving season was a very successful season for
the Griffiths. The team won the West Slope Team Championship for the fifth straight year, and
first year coach Jessica Haley was named the West Slope Coach of the Year. The following boys
qualified to compete in the state championship tournament: Austin Acree-100 fly relay, 100
back relay; Tyler Fair-100 back and 100 breast relays; Carlos Matthews-100 fly and 500
freestyle; Eric Jacobs-all relays; Nick Stubler-diving, and CJ Gonzales-diving alternate and
Nathan Seller. Nick Stubler was awarded the Southwestern League Swimmer/Diver of the
Year. Beside a successful league championship, the Griffins took 12 swimmers/divers to the
Class 5A State Championship at the EPIC Center in Fort Collins, CO. The Griffiths had two
relay teams and two individuals finish in the Top 20 finishers at state. They included: the 200
Medley Relay Team which finished 15th, the 200 Freestyle Relay Team which finished 19th,
Tyler Fair, who finished 17th in the 100 Backstroke; and Nick Stubler who finished 19th in
diving
Track and Field
This year’s track and field season was very successful with the boys’ team winning the
Southwestern League Championships and the girls’ team finishing in second place. Individually,
six Tigers qualified to compete in the state championships in eight different events. After two
full days of competition, Colton (CJ) Deters finished in 2 nd place in the shot put and 5 th place in
the discus. On the last throw of the competition and the last throw of his high school career, CJ
set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 56 feet, 1.75 inches. Junior DeShawn
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in the 100m hurdles and the 300m hurdles. She was also a member of the 4X100 Relay Team
and 4X200 Relay Team. Other members of the 4X100 Relay Team were Whitney Jackson,
Emily Robbins and Sabrina Trujillo. Other members of the 4X200 Relay Team were Sydni
Brandon, Whitney Jackson, and Sabrina Trujillo. Our 4X200 Relay Team placed 11 th and set
a new school record with a time of 1:44.31. Sabrina Trujillo also competed in the triple jump,
and Whitney Jackson placed 8 th in the long jump.
Tennis
The Lady Tiger Tennis Team completed their season with an overall record of 9 and 1, and a
Southwestern League (SWL) record of 8 and 0. The Tigers were undefeated in league play, and
repeated as the SWL Champions. At the Regional Tournament, the Tigers finished in second
place, ten points behind Heritage High School which finished with 60 points. #1 Singles Kyle
Pond finished in 2 nd place; #2 Singles Nicole Arja finished in 2 nd place, #3 Singles Anne
Hughes won her championship match; and our #3 Doubles Team of Carsyn Fritzler and
Natalie Sufka also won their championship match. All five players qualified and completed in
the State Class 5A Championship Tournament.
Junction Welcomes New Cross Country Coach
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Kim Dobson to the Tiger Coaching Staff. Coach Dobson is a
2001 graduate of Arapahoe High School where she competed on the cross country team. She
attended Colorado State University, and graduated in 2006 with an Early Childhood Teacher
License. She has been a second grade teacher at Fletcher Elementary School in Aurora the past
four years. She is an avid runner and is one of the most successful female runners in Colorado.
She has competed and won numerous races in Colorado. Most recently, she qualified for the
U.S. Olympic Marathon Team and competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Houston. We are
excited about her leadership, enthusiasm, and running knowledge that Coach Dobson brings to
our Tiger Cross Country Program. We look forward to seeing her out running with our cross
country athletes.

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Tigers Roar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Relay for Life
On Saturday, June 16, the GJHS POMs finished their first-ever Relay for Life. The girls wanted
to give back to the community and thought this would be an outstanding way to do it. They
earned well over a thousand dollars to go towards the American Cancer Society search for a
cure. Out of our 21 girls, 18 were in town to participate. They walked non-stop from 6 PM to 9
AM (over 120 laps). Of our 17 ladies, 15 had been effected by the devastation of cancer (Rayvin
Decker lost her father only 2 years ago). Most of the girls were celebrating the survivors, but
some were celebrating the lives of loved ones who perished. I was in awe of the ladies, their
commitment and dedication to live as proud Tigers. In addition to the POMS, three other teams
from GJHS participated in the relay. How impressive that GJHS had this many organizations
that were present and represented GJ. Great job to the other organizations who participated in
this worthy activity.
Siemens “We Change the World” Challenge
For the second year in a row, a group of Junction students participated in the Siemens “We
Change the World” Challenge and were selected as the top team in Colorado. The Siemens
“We Change the World” Challenge is a free, project-based sustainability competition for
grades 9-12. Using a project-based science inquiry approach teams of students are given the
tools to research and recommend solutions to address environmental issues with a global impact
while gaining 21 st century skills.
The Junction Team, named the Bigfoot Carbonators, included senior Rebecca Roskowski,
sophomore Rachel Martin, sophomore Trevor Abbott, and sophomore John Wiman. The
faculty advisor for the team was Mr. Steve Brown. By using only half lighting in classrooms
for four hours a day, Team Big Food Carbonators reduced Grand Junction High School’s energy
usage and caused a significant reduction in the CO2 produced to generate the original power.
Special Note: This is Rebecca Roskowski’s second such state level award. Last year she and
Daniel Lionberger were selected as the Colorado Finalist for their project on the reclamation
and rejuvenation of spent oil shale.

June 2012 Newsletter
Changes in Transportation Services
Walking distances for all students will be expanded by 1 mile for the 2012-2013 school year.
This change is the result of further budget reductions the District is facing. Bus services will be
provided for students living beyond 2 miles for elementary schools and 3 miles for middle and
high schools.
The District is currently working out the new routes. Hazards will be taken into account and
may result in transportation being provided to students who are within these new boundaries. All
federal statutes will still be observed for special education students with transportation needs.
Specific information for your student(s) will be available via the District website
(www.d51schools.org) in early August and at Back-to-School nights.
Cambios En los Servicios de Transporte
La distancia a pie a las escuelas será más larga para todos los estudiantes por una milla, para el
año escolar 2012-2013. Este cambio es el resultado de más reducciones al presupuesto que el
Distrito está enfrentando. Servicios de camión serán proporcionados para los estudiantes que
vivan a más de 2 millas para las escuelas primarias y tres millas para las escuelas secundarias y
preparatorias.
El Distrito actualmente está planeando las nuevas rutas. Se tomarán en cuenta los riesgos y
podría resultar en proporcionar transporte a estudiantes que están dentro de estos nuevos límites.
Todos los estatutos federales seguirán siendo observados para estudiantes en educación especial
con necesidad de transporte.
Información específica de su estudiante(s) estará disponible a través de la página web del Distrito
(www.d51schools.org) a principios de agosto y en la Noche de Regreso a Clases.

June Newsletter-Perfect Attendance 4th Quarter 2011-2012
Freshmen (23)
Bongar Joseph-Ian
Copenhaver Coral
Davis-
McDougal Parker
Diaz Forrest
Fairbanks Robert
Galvan Hannah
Gaona Ernesto
Garcia Alexandra
Gibson Gregory
Grant David
Hahn Jordan
Hansen Michael
Hart Jacob
Johann Damian
Lee Alexander
Luke Bryan
Martinez Angelica
Martinez David
Ormsby Jacob
Rogers Keri
Stewart Sabree
Turman Viviane
Wilson Preston
Sophomores
(14)
Baker Taylor
Bradshaw Noah
Eckert Amanda
Grace William
Herrera Jennifer
Kotris Eric
Mariolle Chellsea
McSwain Jacob
Mora Michael
Nicholson Joel
1911 – 2011
100 Years of Excellence
Perry Brandon
Quintana Jordan
Ryan Neil
Stafford Harley
Juniors (8)
Fairbanks Benjamin
Farnsworth Casey
Gibson Rachel
Gutentag Benjamin
Lally Krista
Reichen Montana
Spence Michael
Switzler Elizabeth
Seniors (9)
Achierno Jeffrey
Berland Katherine
Bernard Kimberly
Corsi Lucas
Eneboe Celena
Graydon Rachel
Larsen Ariana
Malone Micah
Mosinski Anthony
Two Quarters This Year
Three Quarters This Year
Four Quarters This Year
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