San Jacinto Valley students honored in March

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for March are, from left, Desiree Herrera, Kaitlyn Turner, Kevin Perales, Soowut Rodriguez, Sean Fuentes, Cataryna Acevedo and Salem Walsh. Photo by Blake Booth Photography
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its final recognition breakfast of the current school year at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course, March 16. Seven local high school seniors were recognized and honored for their character, love of learning and commitment to academics in addition to their involvement in school and community activities and their ability to overcome difficult life challenges. And they do this all in a setting that honors God, America, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.Program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Stude
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