Recipients of the Temecula Valley Student of the Month award for September are, from left, Erik Skallerud, Rameen Vahdat, Maya Rivera, Francesca Cabangcala, Ines Yanez and Rayaan Kiramba. Valley News/John P. Hess photo
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held its first awards breakfast of the 2025-2026 school year on Sept. 11 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Sally Myers, founder of the nonprofit program that partners with the Chamber, welcomed everyone and shared the mission of the local high school recognition program, which sets the criteria for the students who are chosen.Supported by the community, college or vocational/trade school-bound seniors are acknowledged and honored for their character, their love of learning, and their willingness to participate in numerous activities such as campus events, athletics, and community service, or the ability
