Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for December are, from left, Jonathan Bartlett, Rebekah Becerra, Ava Guerrero, Eliana Parts Fragata, Macayla Jones and Issabella Castaneda. Valley News/Blake Booth Photography photo
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the newly refurbished Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course, Thursday, Dec. 15. Six 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 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 Student of the Month aw
