Recipients of the Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month award for November are, from left, Rey Urtiz, Sunshine Alvarado, Luke Wright, Sahid Aguilar, Rhianna Salazar, Trillis Payne and Isaiah Suso. Valley News/ StylePhotography by Alex Tapia photo
The Hemet/San Jacinto Student of the Month program held its most recent recognition breakfast at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Nov. 16. 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 this all 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 of the Month aw
