Academic All-Stars

Fresno Bee's 2013 Academic All-Stars

Athleticism, commitment to extracurricular activities such as 4-H, Boy Scouts, drama and music, a passion to help others -- these are all traits of the 2013 Academic All-Stars. And, of course, good grades.

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ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

12th grade, Rami Gabriel, Clovis West

Rami Gabriel is the No. 1 student in the Clovis West class of 2013. By the time he graduates, he will have completed four advanced courses and 13 advanced placement courses. That raises his GPA to 4.7857, tops among 479 seniors.
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11th grade, Carson Michelle King, Fowler

There's only been one person pressuring Carson King to accomplish more -- herself. The daughter of a school teacher, she works hard because it's something she wants to do.
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10th grade, Maribeth Villanueva, Minarets

When Maribeth Villanueva arrived at Minarets High, she didn't know much about Apple's Mac computers. But just as with the rest of her academic work, she quickly adapted and flourished.
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Ninth grade, Abby Corgiat, Clovis West

Abby Corgiat has a gift for connecting with people and a strong desire to help her peers. That combination led Abby to become one of a handful of freshmen ever selected to be a member of Clovis West High's award-winning Peer Counseling Program.
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Sixth grade, Patrick Berry, Mountain View Elementary

Some kids savor the attention of excelling in athletics and academics, but not Patrick Berry. For him, it's all about the team -- he plays football, baseball, and basketball -- or about supporting his peers in class.
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Seventh grade, Sydney Fox, Alta Sierra Intermediate

Sydney Fox is always crunching numbers in her head. Whether it's doing schoolwork at Alta Sierra Intermediate, counting tempos and beats in tap and acting lessons, or times and distances while running cross country and track, Sydney is always drowned in digits.
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Eighth grade, Danielle Pacheco, Kerman Middle

Don't tell Danielle Pacheco that an eight-grader can't break school records. She'll prove you wrong.
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Fifth grade, Alexandra Cota, Fugman Elementary

Alexandra Cota can always be spotted helping others, whether they have two feet or four. The fifth-grader is a cross-age tutor, scientist, animal shelter volunteer, singer, dancer and athlete.
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Fourth grade, Jacob David Lucero, Riverview Elementary

Those who know 9-year-old Jacob Lucero say he's a jack of all trades. He named World Eskrima-Kali-Arnis Federation world champion in 2012 when he traveled to the Philippines and won gold, silver and bronze medals in Filipino stick-fighting martial arts.
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Third grade, Jonah Dacanay, Woodland Elementary

Jonah Dacanay would make you think he's been playing piano and guitar for most of his life, and that's because he has. The third-grader has been playing piano since he was 3 and guitar since age 5.