Recipients of the Temecula Valley Student of the Month award for October are, from left, Kennedy Holley, Madison Jantz, Austin Alexander, David Stanfill, Emma Sutton and Juliet Thrapp. Valley News/John P. Hess photo
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month program, recognizing and inspiring academic excellence since the 1992-1993 school year, held an awards breakfast on Oct. 3 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Emcee Aimee Ricken, Director of Secondary Education at Temecula Valley Unified School District after 20 years at Great Oak High School, welcomed everyone and shared the mission of the local high school recognition program which sets the criteria for the students who are chosen.Supported by the community, college or vocational/trade school bound seniors are acknowledged and honored for their character, their love of learning and their willingness to participate in numerous activities such as campus events, athletics and community service
