Every month, Dinuba High School takes the time to recognize outstanding students who go above and beyond! Who can qualify? Any teacher, staff member, or employee can nominate a student who exhibits EMPS: Excellence, Maturity, Perseverance, or Safety. To honor these exceptional individuals, the school hosts a special breakfast exclusively for the Emperor of the Month nominees, providing them with a well-deserved moment of appreciation, each student that is nominated is invited along with their parents/guardians to attend this amazing breakfast. District representatives and the teacher who nominated the student(s) are also invited.
None of this would be possible without Sonia Villareal and Jenny Calderon. Both of them work tirelessly to ensure every family is notified. Emperor of the Month is so successful because of what they do each month. Students receive a t-shirt, a certificate, and a picture with DHS staff.
Here are our February Emperors and what they were nominated for:
- .Elizabeth Nunez Avila nominated for excellence
- Alejandro Alvarez nominated for Excellence
- Isabella Godinez nominated for Excellence
- Mariana Garces Florez nominated for Excellence
- Josue Rodriguez nominated for Excellence
- Dayana Gomez Carmona nominated for Excellence
- Kaylee Mercado nominated for Maturity
- Emily Alvarado nominated for Perseverance
- Emiliano Solorzano nominated for Excellence
- Bryan Lopez nominated for Excellence
- Chazz Gomez nominated for Maturity
- Matenueil Martinez nominated for Perseverance
- Olivia Pruneda nominated for Excellence
- Ricardo Trevino nominated for Excellence
- Maraya Gonzalez nominated for Excellence
- Lizett Mendez nominated for Excellence
- Miranda Mendez Guzman nominated for Excellence
- Angeline Medina nominated for Excellence
- Emily Carmargo Hernandez nominated for Perseverance
- Zaira Castillo nominated for Excellence
- Anali Jarquin Garcia nominated for Excellence
- Jesus Deniz nominated for Excellence
- Vanessa Santiago nominated for Excellence
- Ernesto Roque nominated for Excellence
- Isabella Agabo nominated for Excellence
- Andrew Garcia nominated for Excellence
- Naomi Rangel Ordonez nominated for Maturity
- Kaylee Leal nominated for Excellence
- Mia Lopez nominated for Excellence
- Viridiana Mata nominated for Excellence
- Xavier Sandoval nominated for Perseverance
- Faizayahh Barakat nominated for Maturity
- Ethan Lopez nominated for Excellence
- Jamileth Garcia nominated for Maturity
- Arianna Carbajal nominated for Maturity
- Emilio Lopez-Felix nominated for Maturity
- Lena Gutierrez nominated for Excellence
- Milly Pimentel nominated for Excellence
- Amie Galindo Gutierrez nominated for Excellence
- Clarissa Guadalupe Barojas-Rodriguez nominated for Maturity
- Darey Cabada Bautista nominated for Excellence
- Emily Olmos nominated for Excellence
- Ezekiel Garcia nominated for Perseverance
- Ramon Villagomez nominated for Excellence
- Samuel Kizirian nominated for Maturity
- Angelique Luna nominated for Excellence
- Isabella Gonzalez nominated for Excellence
- Nicola Lichtenwaldt nominated for Excellence
- Sasha Ramirez nominated for Excellence
- Arlene Rodriguez nominated for Excellence
- Valeria Ambriz Viveros nominated for Excellence
Several nominated students shared their thoughts on what this recognition means to them. We also would like to share what teachers had to say about them.
“I feel very proud of myself and thank Lieutenant Brandon and the NJROTC family” – Olivia Pruneda
“Olivia Pruneda is being nominated for her excellence. Olivia always brings a positive attitude to class. She is always eager to help others succeed. She is a joy to have in my class. She can always be counted on to provide inspiration and motivation to those she leads. Keep up the great work!” – Lt. Brandon
“I feel good; I was excited because I didn’t think I would ever get a reward but I did for reporting a missing wallet and that was, well great!” – Isabella Godinez
“Isabella demonstrated excellence by reporting a lost wallet during lunch time. She noticed the wallet and reported it to Mr. Popp. The wallet was returned to its owner who was very grateful. Thank you for demonstrating excellence!” – Mr. Popp
“This was a big surprise. I hope to tell people to keep going as a quote told me ‘The thief of Joy is comparison’ and I hope people can think about that to understand to keep on going” – Chazz Gomez
“Chazz exhibits maturity in class by continuing to work to improve his grade, and contributing to class discussions; his positive and thoughtful demeanor is a benefit to our classroom community.” – Mrs. Hoy
“I’m thankful for everything, I’m thankful for all my teachers and I think people should focus on all there school work, be kind and treat others how you want to be treated” – Darey Cabada Bautista
“Since Darey has been in my class his performance, knowledge, and help to his fellow classmates shows the person that he is. I have no doubt that Darey will be a lifelong learner and alway push himself.” – Mr. Sanchez
“This was unexpected, I didn’t expect this at all since I’m still a freshman but I feel really, really good” – Jamileth Garcia
“I can count on Jamileth Garcia every day. She is on time, ready to work, and helpful to her peers. I appreciate Jamileth’s positive attitude and desire to learn. Thank you, Jamileth for your mature approach to learning!” – Mrs. Hebert
“Honestly I feel very good right now and grateful to be here with my mother who cares for me to strive to keep going” – Andrew Garcia
“Andrew has been working hard all year. He is always prepared and extremely dependable. He has a great attitude and his peers enjoy being around him. I love seeing how hard he works and strives to do his best. Andrew is an ultimate Emperor.” – Coach Morrelli
Lastly, a thank you to our lovely staff who set up the breakfast and our cook Virginia, who made the amazing breakfast made possible for the students! A word from the lovely lady:
“I feel awesome doing these for the students and helping kids have better food here, and it’s always fun seeing them smile from a good meal. Everything is for the kids.”
