As a celebration in our film photography class, students were assigned the Jose Nino Hero Project, in his honor. They were to photograph, develop, print images, and write about an influential person in their life, which included staff members, family, and even friends. Below is only a glimpse of some of the images captured by our students about some of our staff, as well as select quotes.
- “He inspired me so much to do better in my life and give myself a purpose in life.”
~~ Beily Esquivel about Mr. Martin
- “I feel that there should be more students out there that look out for their students.”
~~ Lisset Hernandez about Mrs. Meyers
- “His kindness allowed me to feel comfortable with my class.”
~~ Jose Romero about Mr. Banuelos
- “I’m glad I had him in my life, and thanks to him I’m going to be a proper adult.”
~~ Eddy Corona about Mr. Martin
- “Studying under his teaching has been a true blessing to me.”
~~Mohammad Qureshi about Mr. Martin
- “He has guided me throughout high school by giving me insightful advice that I follow.”
~~ Cassandra Bausa about Mr. Hartman
- “She’s literally the world to me because when I needed help she was always there.”
~~Arturo Tobon about Mrs. Valencia
- “She is the perfect example of what Latinos are capable of doing.”
~~ Alan Brito about Mrs. Valenica
- “She is a great teacher and role model.”
~~Abuid Ortega About Mrs. Ahn
- “I was never taught more responsibility from any other teacher.”
~~ Edwin Santon About Coach Gueringer
- “He took the time to teach me and didn’t move on until I fully understood.”
~~ Yoeny Reyes about Mr. Procko
- “He always made sure I was okay at school and at home.”
~~Kayla Barton about Mr. Blanchett
- “In all 12 years I have attended school I have never learned as much as I did in his class.”
~~ Pablo Sahagun about Mr. Martin
- “She wants to see all her students succeed.”
~~ Elizabeth Eguizabal about Mrs. Reinhart
- “He changed my way of thinking and widened my perspective on life.”
~~Mariam Munoz about Mr. Blanchett
- “She is a person that I trust and I know I can always go to her for advice or anything.”
~~ Ricardo Perez about Ms. Kacura
- “She is always telling me to try my best and to never give up on my goal.”
~~ Ana Gama about Mrs. Valencia
- “I see him as a big brother and he always has a smile on his face.”
~~Edgar Perez about Mr. Guzman
- “He tells students how proud he is of them.”
~~ Adrian Montes about Mr. Doerr
- “She told me that even though I don’t learn and think like everyone else I can push myself to any level.”
~~ Emmalee Whaley About Mrs. Rudd
- “She helped each and every one of her students and made an effort to make sure the students all did their best.”
~~ Aneah Carter about Mrs. Southward
- “When you are having a bad day he can turn that around real quick.”
~~Nicholas Gutierrez about Coach Dennis
- “He supports me fully whatever I choose to do.”
~~Xavier Gonzalez about Mr. Winn
- “He can be a friend to many that need someone to talk to.”
~~Xavier Reyero about Mr. Beck “Tom”
- “He speaks with patience that no one else matches.”
~~Isaiah Rodriguez about Mr. Sutherland
- “I would sit alone at lunch and he’s always walk up to me and ask how my day was going.”
~~Stevie Gledhill about Mr. Beck “Tom”
