Grand Junction High School

Grand Junction High School
1400 N. 5th Street
The Home of the Tigers
Main Office 254-6900, Counseling 254-6914, Attendance 254-6911
Jon Bilbo
Principal
Carol Coburn
Asst. Principal
June 2012
Jason Eidinger
Asst. Principal
http://gjhs.mesa.k12.co.us
Jami Moore
Asst. Principal
Ned Pollert
Activities Director
2011 – 2012 No. 7
A Message from the Principal:
On May 15, 2012, 364 members of the 100th 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:
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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 4th quarter, students who had perfect attendance for the 4th 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
Gwynn Barrows, Secretary to the Assistant Principals
Andrew Bilger, Custodian
Emily Bollinger, Business Teacher
Stuart Church, Math Teacher
Elizabeth Elliott, Special Education Assistant
Vicki Farmer, Instructional Assistant
Dustin Giesenhagen, Counselor
Zeb Hayward, Social Studies Teacher
Pat Holcomb, Latin Teacher
Amy Johnson-Lambert, Math Teacher
Rick Jussel, English Teacher
Gladys Kelher, Business Teacher
Olivia Krzmarzick, Science Teacher
Steve Latta, LEAG Advocate
Danielle Love, Spanish Teacher
Penny Martens, Special Education Secretary
Jean McFadzen, English Teacher
Megan McFarland, Math Teacher
Charlotte McNabb, Special Education Teacher
Mallory Schmalz, Physical Education 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 1st thru 3rd place finishes in the below listed categories:
Non-Function Ceramics:
Functional Ceramics:
Printmaking:
Black and White Drawing:
Photography:
Graphic Design:
1st Josh Hughes, 2nd Megan Gromke
1st Daniel Lionberger
1st Miranda Hardy, 2nd Carson Brown, and 3rd Sabree Stuart
1st Jacob Below
1st Catheryn Stephenson
1st Alex Mills, 2nd 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;
Photography;
Tristan Bate, Kaitlyn Konocz, Sabree Stewart
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:
SeniorSophomoreFreshman-
Attendance:
SeniorSophomoreFreshman-
Andrew Gomez, Alycia Vasquez
Brendan Castro
Reyes Enriquez, Alyssa Cadwell
Andrew Gomez
Roberto Quintana
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 2023, 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.
Important Dates
Important Dates
August 6
Band Camp at Cedaredge
Boys Golf-1st Day of Practice
New Student Registration @7:30 a.m. in the Counseling
Center
August 23
August 7
Band Camp at Cedaredge
August 30
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
Fall Sports Parent Night, 6:30 p.m. Auditorium
and Designated Rooms
August 8
Band Camp at Cedaredge
New Student Registration @7:30 a.m. in the Counseling
Center
Sep 3
Labor Day Holiday
NO SCHOOL
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
Sep 6
Back to School Night, 5:30 p.m. Auditorium
and multiple locations
August 13
Freshman Orientation, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., GJHS
Make-up Check-In
Teacher Workday
1st Day of Fall Sports Practice
Tiger Booster Club Meeting, Room 115, 6:30 p.m.
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
1st 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
PM Assembly Schedule
Homecoming Pep Assembly
Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.
Sep 29
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AM Assembly Schedule
Junior and Sophomore Class Meetings
Senior and Freshman – Advisory Meetings
June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
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 BeasleyRose
Steven Becerra
Kayla Rene Beilke^
Karissa Anne Belden^
Jacob Preston Below**^ A
Dylan Jacob Bennett*^
Terence Anike Bercume
Katherine Liane BerlandΩ*^
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 CahillΩ*^
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 GraydonΩ
Tyler Aaron Griffiths*
Aracely Noemy GutierrezΩ
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
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2013 Early Graduates
National Technical Honor Society
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Tri-M Music Honor Society
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National Honor Society
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National Art Honor Society
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June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
Stephany Lizbeth GutierrezΩ
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-HadlandM
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^
Melissa Faith LaPlant*
Ariana Leigh LarsenΩ*
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 PapasH
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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June Newsletter- Graduates of the Class of 2012
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**^
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 WashingtonΩ^
Cortney Elaine Waters
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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
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
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
Kierra Aiello
Nicole Arja
Jacob Below
Noah Bradford
Clarissa Cooper
Brianna Corsi
Lucas Corsi
Cierra Cosslett
Katie Cox
Jamie Derrieux
Kara Diemer
James Hays
Kassandra Hedgecock
Bailey Hilty
Devon Hoffman
Jessie Hoffschneider
Chloe Jagelski
Amanda Johnson
Julie Kembel
Tessa Kester
Brett LaBonte
Christopher Liddle
Laura Lockwood
Melissa Peterson
Mallory Pilcher
Emily Pipkin
Kylie Pond
Emily Robbins
Keith Rockwood
Justine Roof
Rebecca Roskowski
Sean Rubalcaba
Heather Seacrest
Sierra Simmons
Stephanie Skinner
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High Honors (3.75 and Higher)(Continued)
Devon Dorsey
John Maier
Evan Duff
Jenna Maneotis
Garrett Fante
Abbey Marchant
Marayna Flemming
Holly Meer
Krystal Foutz
Zane Miller
Yvonne Gibson
Brandon Mills
Jayme Hagedorn
Isadora Nizalowski
Jeffrey Hansen
Amy Ochsner
Andrew Hays
Adam Pacheco
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
Kelsey Slauson
Rebeca Teves
Hannah Trackler
Nicole Travis
John Wieseler
Bryenna Workman
Genesee Young
Gabrielle Ziola
Alexandria Zirger
Joshua Petersen
Lindsay Petersen
Nathaniel Sellers
Tyler Stewart
Ashleigh Strahan
Jeslyn Szabo
Sabrina Trujillo
Sonia Vigil
Danyelle Wiman
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All School Awards Ceremony
May 8, 2012
School Advisory Council Awards
- Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA)
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Distinguished Educator Award (DEA)
Volunteer of the Year Award (VOYA)
Distinguished Volunteer Service Award
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
Arthur Gilbert, Class of 1939
Clarence Ross
Carter and Lena Elliott
Erica Eng
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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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
 Senior Artist Award
 Al Ligrani Memorial Photo Award
Edgar Garcia-Jimenez
Jacob Below
Catheryn Stephenson
-Business Department
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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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Alissa Thompson Award
Keira Lusby
Allisyn Thompson
-English Department
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Outstanding Freshman Award
Outstanding Sophomore Award
Outstanding Junior Award
Vandenberg Memorial Award
Flo Gallagher Memorial Award
Hunter Whaley
John Wiman
Ellen Atkinson
Laura Lockwood
Tyler Kovach
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Member of the Year Award
Alexa Mills
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Performing Arts Award
John Phillip Sousa Band Award
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
National School Orchestra Award
Semper Fidelis Award
Marion Jacobs Award
National School Choral Award
(Outstanding Senior)
Darell C. Blackburn Award
(Outstanding Junior)
Amanda Johnson
Julie Kembel
Arlo Miller
Kierra Aiello
Meghan Casey
Arlo Miller
Aaron Jenkins
Lane Melott
-Journalism
 National Awards
 American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) Contest and Critique – 1st Place
 National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Journalism Honor Roll - Newspaper
Newspaper
Nicole Arja
Jenna Maneotis
Clarissa Cooper
Katherine Gibson
Erin Lielkoks
Stephanie Skinner
Orange and Black Editor-in-Chief,
Orange and Black Editor-in-Chief
Orange and Black Features Editor
Orange and Black Student Life Editor
Orange and Black Student Life Editor
Orange and Black Sports Editor
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Jessica Deters
Caleb Gartner
Maxwell Proietti
Luciana Madison
Clarissa Cooper
Kacie Sams
Orange and Black Reporter
Orange and Black Reporter
Orange and Black Reporter
Orange and Black Health Editor
Orange and Black Web Editor
Orange and Black Staff
Yearbook
Mallory Pilcher
Co-Editor
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State Awards
 Colorado High School Press Association (CHSPA) – All Colorado Newspaper
 Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Media Day Award - Best Large School Newspaper,
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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
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3
Trigonometry
Advanced Statistics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Ridge Droskin, Jasmine Sawyer
Tyler Jones, Kenzi Medina
Benjamin Arja, Shannon Reeve
Kassidy Flick, Preston Jull
Ryan Beshai, Jessica Green, Kalen Potter
Andy Bowen, Greg Gibson, Nicole Seibold
Jessica Deters, Lewis Gillis, Johnathan Kyle,
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Daniel Lionberger
John Wiman, Alexandria Zirger
AP Statistics
-Science
Geophysical Science
Biological Science
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
FreshmanFreshmenSophomore-
Stockton Rock
Kathryn Sufka,
Darby Corn, Edgar Gutierrez, Noah Jaramillo,
Brennon Keller, Michael McKnight,
Cheyenna O’Brien, Theron Verna, Zeb Wagner,
Sarah Wilkinson, Milla Wong, Zoe Wright
SophomoreFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior-
River Adams, Soraya Morales
Mary King,
Larissa Cox
Luciana Madison
Tessa Kester
Junior-
Katherine Berland, Jacob Knight, Josh Moore
Chemistry in the Community
Chemistry
Sophomore-
Andrew Bowen
Darcy Dackonish
Johnathan Kyle
Zachary Lamberty
Junior-
Kyler Beasley-Rose
Sofie Black
Emily Dederick
Katherine Gibson
Erin Lielkoks
Senior-
Yvonne Gibson
Jenna Maneotis
Anatomy-Physiology
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Erika Meister
Kalen Potter
Michael Merluzzi
Christopher Thornton
Carissa Russell
Sofia Robinson
Terence Bercume, Troy Monger,
Lindsay Petersen, Melissa Peterson
Outstanding Senior Physical Science Student
Outstanding Senior Life Science Student
American Chemical Society Outstanding Science Award
John Wieseler
Terence Bercume
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
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National Merit Scholarship – Commended Students- Lewis Gillis, John Maier
National Merit Scholarship Corporation – Special ScholarshipFedEx 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 HonorsRachel Stahl
With High HonorKelsey Slauson
With HonorMarayna Flemming
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Clarkson School Scholars Award
Clarkson Leadership Award
Clark Achievement Award
Colorado University (CU) Outstanding Junior Award
Grand Junction (GJ) Wellesley Club Book Award
New College of Florida Math and Science Award
J. Robert Young Scholarship
Rachel Carson Book Award
Masonic Teacher of the Year Award
Masonic Junior Male and Female of the Year Award
Outstanding Educators/Honor Teachers
Stephanie Wahlers
Katherine Gibson
Kyler Beasley-Rose
Luciana Madison
Greta Gebhard
Jessica Deters, Luciana Madison
Micheal Macias
Annealea Flynn
Rick Jussel
Caleb Gartner, Jessica Deters
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 AwardsKaitlin “Kricket” Adleman
Kierra Aiello
Nicole Arja
Acacia Cordova
Jamie Derrieux
Evan Duff
Jeffrey Hansen
Garrett Harrison
Devon Hoffman
Jessie Hoffschneider
Amanda Johnson
Jenna Maneotis
o Daily Sentinel Student of the MonthSeptemberJeffrey Hansen
OctoberEvan Duff
NovemberRebecca Roskowski
DecemberKaitlin “Kricket” Adleman
o Alpine Bank Student of the Month AwardSeptember
Jamie Derrieux
October
Emily Robbins
November
Jeslyn Szabo
DecemberStephanie Skinner
January –
Not presented this month
February
Kaitlin “Kricket” Aldeman
March
Mallory Pilcher
April
Genesee Young
o Kiwanis Club Students of the Month AwardSeptember
Bailey Hilty
October
Arlo Miller
November
Acacia Cordova
December
Jacob Bradshaw
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay-
Elisa Murillo
Mallory Pilcher
Emily Pipkin
Sean Rubalcaba
Stephanie Skinner
Gabrielle Ziola
Kelsey Slauson
Sean Rubalcaba
Tessa Kester
Lewis Gillis
Jenna Maneotis
Garrett Harrison
Devon Hoffman
Garrett Fante
Keith Rockwood
Jessie Hoffschneider
John Wieseler
Jacob Below
January
February
March
April
Terence Bercume
Amy Ochsner
Melissa Peterson
Allisyn Thompson
Athletic Awards
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L.V. Turner AwardScott E. Lambuth AwardLewis Dawson AwardJoe Biggs Award-
Shafer Rubalcaba, Greg Eccher
Mikayla O’Brien, Kyler Beasley-Rose
Kaitlin “Kricket” Adleman, Jeffrey Hansen
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
(Copy Room/Library)
21 Years in the District
21 years at GJHS
Pat Holcomb
World Language
(Latin)
13 years in the District
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
Brooke Ruble
Kyle Hardy
Joeanna Cisneros
Chelsea Stoddard
Sarah Harvey
Alec Cowan
Leah Swander
Elizabeth Havlik
Preston Creel
Joshua Townley
Jennifer Herrera
Lexa Denke
Jaxon Trimm
Kaleb Johnson
Casey Farnsworth
Caleb Vagher
Nickolas Jones
Derric Ferguson
Hailee Wemple
Eric Kotris
Laura Fielding
Jason Wood
Victoria Lara
Carsyn Fritzler
Lundi McGolrick
Rachel Gibson
Michael Mora
Urian Gonzales
Tristan Noel
Rachel Goodrich
Cheyenna O’Brien
Jessica Green
Jalen Onsrud
Megan Gromke
Kyla Oracion
Madison Hansen
Blake Orr
Briana Hendrickson
Richard Penny
Mitchell Hiler
Ashley Preuss
Cameron Honnen
Caitlyn Pridmore
Taryn Irvin
Sasha Prudence
Whitney Jackson
Delaney Robison
Brian Jacob
Jayce Settles
Kacie Jay
Cierra Smith
Zachary Kiel
Savannah Smith
Krista Lally
Jake Strother
John Mariz
Sophomores (60)
Taylor Chaffetz
Alayna Adamson
Jonathan Dorr-Widdop
Brieanna Baker
Alexandria Dorsey
Ryan Baker
Reyes Enriquez
Michelle Baldwin
Travis Fritzel
Tresa Balerio
Luis Garcia-Jimenez
Nicklas Beightel
Austin Gray
John Blanton
Jose Gutierrez
Rebecca Bryan
Olivia Huffaker
Nathan Bryner
Nolan Inger
Kylie Burns
Thomas Jacobs
Nichole Butler
Joselle Jacobs
Taylor Cadden
Sarah Jennings
Shyanne Carpendale
Emmett Johnson
Keegan Carrethers
Jesse Lanzl
Ciara Carver-Gallegos
Owen Taylor
Devyn McCallum
Jessica Leeds
Shannia Case
Makenna Tuttle
Lane Melott
Jesse Lopez
Darby Corn
Amanda Valvoda
Alice Nelms
Bryan Luke
Matthew Costigan
Kayla Voeltzel
Mikayla O’Brien
Jasmine Luna
Sierra Coutts
Kenneth Welling
Brenda Ortega
Angelica Martinez
Blythe Crow
Isaiah White
Sara Picozzi
Ciara Martinez
Jacob Dodd
Taylor Wood
Tsinnijinnie Russell
Chance Mims
Daniel Dodero
Kiana Ziola
Sierra Savage
Jackson Parsons
Matthew Erickson
Cynthia Zuniga
Justin Segura
Tiffany Petty
Kassandra Fuller
Jubilee Quigley
Edgar Gonzalez
Madison Ragar
Darian Green
Cameron Betz
Christopher Reilly
David Harbert
Kenna Brown
Brenden Tafoya
Juniors (38)
Madeline Toolen
Matthew Vigil
GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - 2012
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 DavisMcDougal
Carman Devereux
Francesca DiPaola
Lillian DiPaola
Ridge Droskin
Omelia Emmons
Robert Fairbanks
Sabrina Litzelman
Kaitlyn Talley
Jake Farnsworth
Camille Lohr
Anjana Thapa
Stephen Foster
Juan Lucero-Salinas
Bao Tran
Ashley Fox
Ryland Mahre
Nicole Troester
Max Fransen
Kia Marez
Viviane Turman
Hannah Galvan
Connor Martin
Benjamin Volkmann
Ty Gardner
Alicia Maslyk
David Wells
Jaryn Gibb
Tanner Mast
Hunter Whaley
Gregory Gibson
Samantha Melchor
Abigail Whiseant
Megan Glymph
Shianne Mooers
Jonah Wilson
Aryana Gorman
Joshua Nelson
Richard Wise
Aaron Gossage
Scott Nielson
Ryan Zinke
Jordan Hahn
Briggs Oakley
Michael Hansen
Eric Pipkin
Katy Hargraves
Michael Poland
Trevor Abbott
Anna Harris
Madison Polhamus
Joshua Abshear
Hayden Herbert
Marisol Quintana
River Adams
Seaira Hickman
Caitlin Ray
Andrew Bowen
McKenna Hiler
Shannon Reeve
Lyssa Caires
Claire Hobika
Taylor Rivas
Baylee Christopher
Brittany Houtris
Kassidy Roberts
Larissa Cox
Jonah Howe
Stockton Rock
Darcy Dackonish
Jacob Howell
Nathan Rockwood
Jenna Dandurand
Damian Johann
Jaime Rodriguez-
Tina Day
Tyler Jones
Roggie
Jordin Early
Taylor Kidd
Keri Rogers
Molly Findlay
Mary King
Jacob Romero
Kassidy Flick
Donny Kinnaman
Charles Ruckman
Sophia Fortner
Taylor Kochevar
Jasmine Sawyer
Andrew Foutz
Kacie Kuhlman
Madison Schlechten
Rachel Gallagher
Dillon Lanzl
Benjamin Shettler
Alexus Gallegos
Alexander Lee
Marina Silva
Taren Garcia
Kasey Leftwich
Jessica Sopher
Lindsay Gnesios
Abigail Leinbach
Nicole Stahl
Cassandra Grigware
Maria Guadalupe Leon-
Gabrelle Stanford
Torres
Edgar Gutierrez
Caroline Straw
Meghan Haynes
Kathryn Sufka
Elisha Jahnke
Brian List
Sophomores (76)
GJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll – 2011 - 2012
Hunter Keichline
Madalyn Stewart
Kolton Flick
Eric Oakley
Brennon Keller
Jessica Strothman
Annealea Flynn
Carmen Pipe
Johnathan Kyle
Domonic Tafoya
Scott Foster
Johana Quant
Zachary Lamberty
Theron Verna
Maya Freismuth
Bailey Reiners
Samuel Lapkin
Zeb Wagner
Juanita Galvan
Christian Richardson
Andrew LaPlant
Matthew White
Caleb Gartner
Sofia Robinson
Jonah Larson
Katherine Whiteside
Greta Gebhard
Andrew Schlechten
John Lewis
Sarah Wilkinson
David Gibb
Benjamin Skinner
Emily Luker
Natashia Willden
Katherine Gibson
Tyler Smith
Madison Marsh
John Wiman
Sandra Gutierrez
Rachel Stahl
Erin Martin
Milla Wong
Rebecca Hansen
Charleen Strother
Autumn Mason
Aubrie Wood
Miranda Hardy
Natalie Sufka
Deserae McDermott
Zoe Wright
Margaret Harris
Amanda Summers
Michael McKnight
John Wright
John Hegstrom
Elizabeth Switzler
Kenzi Medina
Whitney Young
Adam Heldmyer
Christopher Thornton
Erika Meister
Morgan Zanski
Emma Holt
Samuel Videlock
Max-Olivier Houtris
Stephanie Wahlers
Forrest Huffaker
Daniel Walsh
Soraya Morales
Joshua Murdock
Juniors (76)
Joel Nicholson
Mariah Anderegg
Richard Jull
Anna Wedekin
Brandon Perry
Ellen Atkinson
Benjamin Kelsey
Grayson Young
Kalen Potter
Zachary Barger
Lacee Kilgore
Mariah Prinster
Kyler Beasley-Rose
Matthew King
Maxwell Proietti
Austin Berk
Kasey Kostelecky
Aleah Quast
Ryan Beshai
Travus Lammot
Jordan Quintana
Sofie Black
Alexander Langley
Kayla Roberts
Laura Bloom
Nichole Lanzl
Shafer Rubalcaba
Olivia Bobillier
Erin Lielkoks
Carissa Russell
Katie Bremner
Daniel Lionberger
Neil Ryan
Amanda Cook
Donna MacInnes
Nicole Seibold
Emily Dederick
Luciana Madison
Megan Sherman
Jessica Deters
Arianne Martin
Trinity Simmons
Rachel DeWitt
Brenna McAtlin
Madison Slater
Arrianna Diaz
Matthew McKay
Katharine Smith
Paul Dohm
Michael Merluzzi
Bluesinda Spivey
Noel Edkin
Colton Miller
Harley Stafford
Joshua Felix
Noah Miller
Carly Staidl
Chancelie Fink
Joy Moran
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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 1st 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 2nd 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 10th
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
placed third in the Mountain League behind Aspen and Durango. The following Tigers were
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selected to the 1st Team All Mountain League: Megan Gromke and Holly Meer. Kacie Jay
and Mallory Pilcher were selected to the 2nd 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 2nd 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 1st 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 1st Team All Southwestern League while Lexi
Anderson and Sam Melchor were selected to the 2nd 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 2nd place in the shot put and 5th 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
Harris finished in 4th place in the shot put and 6th place in the discus. Jami Derrieux competed
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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 11th 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 8th 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 2nd place; #2 Singles Nicole Arja finished in 2nd 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 21st 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.
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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.
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Freshmen (23)
Bongar
Copenhaver
DavisMcDougal
Diaz
Fairbanks
Galvan
Gaona
Garcia
Gibson
Grant
Hahn
Hansen
Hart
Johann
Lee
Luke
Martinez
Martinez
Ormsby
Rogers
Stewart
Turman
Wilson
Sophomores
(14)
Baker
Bradshaw
Eckert
Grace
Herrera
Kotris
Mariolle
McSwain
Mora
Nicholson
Joseph-Ian
Coral
Parker
Forrest
Robert
Hannah
Ernesto
Alexandra
Gregory
David
Jordan
Michael
Jacob
Damian
Alexander
Bryan
Angelica
David
Jacob
Keri
Sabree
Viviane
Preston
Taylor
Noah
Amanda
William
Jennifer
Eric
Chellsea
Jacob
Michael
Joel
Perry
Quintana
Ryan
Stafford
Brandon
Jordan
Neil
Harley
Juniors (8)
Fairbanks
Farnsworth
Gibson
Gutentag
Lally
Reichen
Spence
Switzler
Benjamin
Casey
Rachel
Benjamin
Krista
Montana
Michael
Elizabeth
Seniors (9)
Achierno
Berland
Bernard
Corsi
Eneboe
Graydon
Larsen
Malone
Mosinski
Jeffrey
Katherine
Kimberly
Lucas
Celena
Rachel
Ariana
Micah
Anthony
Two Quarters This Year
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Four Quarters This Year
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100 Years of Excellence
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