ALL ABOUT COLTON: Episode 1.1 – HEAL Pathway

On the premier episode of the Pepper Bough’s newest podcast, hosts Anetsa Perez and Jocelyn Lopez interview members of the HEAL Pathway about the program, opportunities, memories, and much more.

Jocelyn Lopez, Anetsa Perez, and Bianca Martinez • February 14, 2025

J. Dollins

Anetsa Perez, Bianca Martinez and Jocelyn Lopez are the team bringing you “All About Colton,” our podcast focused on CHS’ awesome programs.

CHS Pepper Bough

Welcome to the first episode of “ALL ABOUT COLTON,” the Pepper Bough’s newest podcast dedicated to covering Colton High’s organizations, pathways and clubs.

On this episode, Jocelyn and Aneta talk with Kaeley Diaz, Yvette Florez and Asia Rios of the HEAL Pathway about a wide range of topics. Here are a few of the questions you can expect to learn more about:

What’s the best part about being in HEAL?

What are the graduation requirements in the pathway?

Are there scholarships available for HEAL students?

How can students get into the HEAL pathway?

What are the biggest lessons learned in the program?

And that’s just a taste of what’s in store.

Next week, “ALL ABOUT COLTON” will be talking to students involved in AVID.

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About the Contributors

Jocelyn Lopez, Staff Writer

Jocelyn Lopez is currently a senior at Colton High School. This is her first year working on the Pepper Bough. Her activities are drawing, reading, and spending time with Kaeley Diaz. Not only is she in Pepper Bough, but also the HEAL Pathway/Club, and band. If she is not working on Pepper Bough she is in the band as band president. Outside of school, she works on her business creating pinatas and centerpieces and uploading them on Instagram Mariposa._.decor.

Anetsa Perez, Staff Writer

Anetsa Perez is a senior at Colton High School. This is her first and last year writing for the Pepper Bough. Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, she came to Colton and started at Colton Middle School. She spent a year being on the Falcon News as a reporter. She plays clarinet and enjoys playing as an ensemble with her class in concerts. She has the support of her parents and four amazing little sisters, and has a responsibility as the oldest. Despite all that responsibility, she also has the time to be a dog mom.

Bianca Martinez, Staff Writer

Bianca Martinez is a sophomore at Colton High School and this is her first year writing for the Pepper Bough. She has lived in Colton her whole life except for when she was a baby she lived in Loma Linda. Outside of school, she loves spending time with her friends, reading, and visiting places with her family. She likes writing about sports and the changes that are happening in the world. She’s also a part of the HEAL program and writing for the Pepper Bough will be a new experience for her.