San Jacinto Valley students honored in January

Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for January are, from left, Isabelle Lee, Kaylee Lopez, Angelise Jones, Emily Gates, Valerie Barajas, Valerie Flores and Grace Truslow. Valley News/Blake Booth Photography photo
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course, Jan. 19. 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 all this 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 award,
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