Recipients of the Temecula Valley Student of the Month award for February are, from left Nicolas “Nic” Jepsen, Sydney Ford, Julius Brower, Dominick DiGrigoli, Koral Bleau Stewart-Fisher and Yolanda “Yoli” Santos. 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 a recent awards breakfast on Feb. 13 at the Murrieta Sizzler restaurant, 40489 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd.Sally Myers, founder of the nonprofit, 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 or the ability to persevere and overcome difficult life circumstances. They accomplish
