Colton, CA—At the monthly Colton city council meeting on May 20, 17 students and the CHS solar boat team were honored for their success and achievements during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
The student leadership awards were presented by Council Member DrG, who received the student names via nomination by their CHS teachers. DrG introduced each student leader and information about what their plans for after high school are.
The following students were recognized in front of a packed room full of peers and family.
Sarah Bautista
Anthony Castellanos
Kaeley Diaz
Hailey Dubon
Emily Estrada
Sienna Fernandez
Alexandra Gomez
Joceline Lopez
Ash Mendoza
Edith Orta
Ignacio Parra
Ghael Pasos
Abel Perez
Emily Perez
Melany Jimenez Prado
Anthony Reveles
Genesis Rodela Uriarte
Following the student leaders, Cecilia Griego of the City of Colton’s department of Water and Power shared about the recent success of CHS’ solar boat team, whose boat design took top honors at this year’s SoCal STEAM Challenge event on May 2-4.
The entire solar boat team was presented certificates by the city council. The team included:
Leilanee Gomez Panduro
Cristian Heredia
Elizabeth Hernandez
Izak Landero
Tommy Lopez
Ezra Ochoa
David Olvera
Diana Ruvalcaba Nunez
Hiliana Serrano
Adrianna Silva