Recipients of the Temecula Valley Student of the Month award for March, including from left, Marinne Sheldon, Matthew Rezkalah, James Trutalli, Lainey Hoopingarner, Allison Dobron and Elizabeth Ludwig. Valley News/John P. Hess photo
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since 1993, held its monthly recognition breakfast Thursday, March 9, 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.She said college or trade school bound seniors are honored for their character, their love of learning and their willingness to participate in numerous activities such as campus events, athletics and community service as well as how they have persevered through challenging life circumstances. They accomplish all this in a setting that honors God, cou
