Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for October are, from left, Joshua Ramirez, Olivia Lopez, Ubaldo Puente, Daniel Mendoza, Isabella Rivera, Melissa Jimenez and Brooke Benford. Valley News/StylePhotography by Alex Tapia
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Maze Stone at Soboba Springs Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 26. 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 circumstances. And they do everything in a setting that honors God, country, family, community and free enterprise. Students are nominated by teachers or other school personnel for making a difference in their homes, schools and communities.Local program founder and event facilitator Karena Zermeno also represents one of the sponsors, Altura Credit Union. Backpacks filled with gifts, a Student
