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Bronco *GREAT* News

2022-23 10th Grade Edition- First Semester

Bronco*GREAT* News2022-23 10th Grade Edition- First Semester

Recognizing Bronco Excellence in the 10th Grade!

First Quarter- Road to the Honor Roll

Congratulations to these 10th grade students for their academic achievement first quarter-

with GPA's of 3.5-3.74, they are on their way to the honor roll!

Special Teacher Recognition- 10th Grade

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Zechariah Akbari

From Ms Selinger: Zachary's writing is powerful and he contributes thoughtfully to discussions!
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Ashlyn Victa

From Ms. Jenkins: Great work this fall beautifully balancing school and your competitive sport. Thanks for amazing participation in English class.

From Mike Ahn: Ashlyn is a fierce competitor in Team Sports. She has a lot of ability and is not afraid to let it show.

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Carmen Urmson

From Mr. Durazo: Carmen has been doing GREAT in my PE Aerobics class!! Her participation, effort, hard
work, sportsmanship & working well with others is GREATLY appreciated!! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!!

Special Teacher Recognition - 10th grade

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Aidan Cairns

From Ms. Selinger: Aidan not only participates consistently in class, but he also listens carefully to his peers and acknowledges their strengths. Keep it up!
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Collin Gailmard

From Frau Nancy: Collin has taken great strides in improvement this year! He's bright and learning German at an extraordinary rate. He still tends to be a bit of a goof ball, but he knows when to be engaged and is really picking up the material well. Danke, Collin: mach nur weiter so!
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Dominic Levy

From Sam Kasdin: Dom is a gentleman and a joy to work with! He leads by example!!!

Athletic Awards

Congratulations to the following athletes on their outstanding contributions in the Fall Season!


Girls Waterpolo


MVP: Evalinne Vecchio


Coaches Award:

Sophia Weise

Josie Croy


Captains awards:

Sarah Kindorf

Ainsley Castillo

Sophia Weise

Claire Mohrland


Most Improved:

Geetha Chandrasekaran



Boys Waterpolo


DAL MVP: Ben Forer (3 time league MVP)

DAL 1st Team: Cal Albright, Timmy Martin and Colin Parker

DAL 2nd Team: Jack Emelson and Tate Stein

DAL Honorable Mention: Aiden Chenault


Girls Tennis


Varsity MVP: Zuzana Duris

Most Improved: Sofia Sharp

Coaches Award: Tade Scheid

JV awards

MVP: Keira Indick

Coaches Award: Devayani Batra

Most Improved: Sydney Young



Girls Golf


Captains:

Ellexis Mingming

Izzy Gollehon


Team MVP:

Ellexis Mingming


Most Improved Player:

Cami Barajas



Girls Volleyball


Co-MVPs Grace Dausses and Ela Ismen

Most Improved : Maya Collins


MVP Offense : Siera Pence

MVP Defense : Lauren Philips




Coaches award : Jackie Lee

Coaches award : Fea'o Saluni




Diablo Athletic League 1st team - Ela Ismen

Diablo Athletic League 2nd team - Lauren Philips

Diablo Athletic League Honorable Mention - Grace Dausses

Special Teacher Recognition- 10th Grade

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Ali Alkahem

From Ms. Selinger: Ali is a critical thinker and awesome writer!
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Emerson Sison

From Frau Nancy: German does not come easy to Emerson, but he refuses to give up! He has taken on the challenge of German 3, and is improving steadily. He works hard, turns in homework, participates in class and is doing well. Keep up the good work, Emerson!! Gut gemacht!
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Emma Pokorney

From Mr. Ahn: Emma has done a great job in Team Sports. She has a great personality with others and displayed timing and talent during the Ultimate unit.

Student Mentors

Our student mentors work hard to assist others, having spent five weeks in training to be able to serve as tutors and academic mentors to their peers. These sophomores are serving as mentors, and we are so grateful for their work!



  • Mark Burenko
  • Makenna Kress
  • Naomi Lee
  • David Makedonsky
  • Claire Mohrland
  • Anthony Shen
  • Sarah Zhao
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Sophia Mac

From Mr. Taylor: Being a great friend when your friend needed your support.
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Theo Shuster

From Ms. Honey: Theo is thoughtful, enthusiastic, well prepared, and always engaged. I appreciate the way that Theo is able to connect historical events to contemporary happenings as well as their deep knowledge of and excitement for European history!
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Tristen April

From Frau Nancy: Tristen has really stepped up this year in German. He is attentive in class, does his homework, is improving in his language acquisition and always greets me upon entering the class. His interest in German history is infectious and I love having him in class! Danke, Otto!

First Quarter Road to Academic High Honors

Congratulations to these 10th grade students for their outstanding academic achievement

first quarter, on the road to the high honors list with GPA's of 3.75-3.99.

Special Teacher Recognition - 10th Grade

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Andrew Dinh

From Ms. Selinger: Andrew comes to class prepared and he is kind! Keep it up!
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Ethan Lewis

From Mr. Ahn: Ethan brings energy and desire to each day of class. During the Ultimate unit, he established himself as a defender to be reckoned with.
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Jeremy Lewis

From Ms. Casillas: Jeremy's participation in class has skyrocketed, as well as his performance.
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Blake Powers

From Ms. Selinger: Blake is thoughtful and always willing to participate!
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Grayson Boustead

From Mr. Ahn: Grayson is all about Team Sports. Whether with partners or teammates, he competes to the fullest, but treats everyone well.
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Kiana Rubio Moreira

From Mr. Kasdin: Kiana is a kind, caring and hard working student. We are very proud of her efforts each day!

Road to The Principal's List

Congratulations to these 10th grade students for crushing this first quarter, with GPA's of 4.0 and above. They are on their way to the Principal's List!

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Elyse Wood

From Ms. Selinger: Elyse works very hard and she is always willing to participate...keep it up!
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Kirin Harish

From Dr. Clemmons: Kirin is a straight A student and helps and supports his classmates
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Olivia Walson

From Mr. Ahn: Olivia brings the fire and desire every day in class. She is full go all the time and ups the level of competition no matter the sport.

More student recognition!

From Ms Selinger:


  • Keira Lund- Keira is hard working and upbeat! I appreciate her class participation...keep it up!
  • Naomi Martin- Naomi is an original thinker! Keep thinking outside of the box!
  • Kyle Kengla- Kyle is a hard worker and he has high expectations for himself. Keep it up!
  • Owen Fruchtenicht- Owen consistently comes to class prepared and he is always participating! Keep it up!
  • Sophie Gorstein- Sophie works very hard in English II and I appreciate her efforts!
  • Sarah Chan- Sarah comes to class ready to learn! She is thoughtful and takes the time to closely read!

More to come!

We look forward to honoring more sophomore excellence at the semester!

Keep it up, Class of 2025. Way to set the bar!

Northgate awarded US News & World Report Top Ranking- #7!

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Northgate High School

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Website: northgatehighschool.org
Location: 425 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: 925 938-0900
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