Recipients of the Temecula Valley Student of the Month award for October are, from left, Charlotte Myers, Katelyn Kitzerow, Izaiah Goldberg, Alexis Jones and Kameron Wilson. Valley News/Courtesy photo
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since 1993, held its most recent recognition breakfast Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Sally Myers, founder of the nonprofit program, welcomed everyone and shared the mission of the local high school recognition program which sets the criteria for the students who are chosen.“We are honoring students that are college bound seniors for their character, their love of learning and how these students juggle numerous activities such as campus events, athletics or community service. Or how they have persevered through challenging life circumstances, all in a setting that honors God, our country, community, family and fre