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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez, Staff Writer

Alexander Sanchez is a freshman at Colton High School. This is his first year as a staff writer for the Pepper Bough.

All content by Alexander Sanchez
In 1960, the old CHS Administration building was torn down, ending years of wondering when the day would finally come.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – May 18

May 18, 2022
Principal John Abbott stands in front of a sample of the paint job coming to Colton High this summer. This paint is a more traditional mix of Coltons crimson, gold, and white color scheme.

Colton High is getting a facelift

May 11, 2022
Ms. Kelly Hutchins

[Photo] Ms. Kelly Hutchins

April 20, 2022
Ms. Brennan Geraldo

[Photo] Ms. Brennan Geraldo

April 20, 2022
Mr. Brice Randolph

[Photo] Mr. Brice Randolph

April 20, 2022
Ms. Eva Hernandez meets with a student during a door talk to invite participation in the CHS SAIL program.

SAIL program supports seniors at-risk of missing graduation

April 7, 2022
Students line up to purchase the 1983-84 Crimson & Gold yearbook. Featured from left: Dolly Jimenez, Gina Zamudio, Toni Jimenez, and Vicky Aboytes

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Mar. 16

March 16, 2022
King Richard tells the story of Richard Williams, father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, whose vision for his girls inspired greatness.

Oscar Countdown: ‘King Richard’ is an inspiring rollercoaster

March 16, 2022
The CHS Pom-Pom Girls unveiled new uniforms in Jan. 1952. Featured are, from left, kneeling: Kit Fesmire, Bonita Park; back row: Jeanette Musick, Shirley Evans, and Pauline Stembridge.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Feb. 23

February 23, 2022
Anthony Aguayo hits a double in the first inning against the San Jacinto Tigers. He scored 2 runs and drove in 5 more in the Yellowjackets 10-4 victory.

Baseball gets first victory of season, tames San Jacinto Tigers 10-4

February 18, 2022
During 6th period, Ms. Lins students dance their way down the front of the school.

[Photo] Mandarin students celebrate Lunar New Year at Colton High

February 1, 2022
Students in Ms. Gomezs 6th period MRWC class collaborate to solve math problems integrating multiple maths disciplines.

MRWC prepares Colton students for college mathematics

January 31, 2022
The Colton High Girls PE area was built as a result of a bond measure passed in 1972.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 24

January 24, 2022
Students, like Lucino Becerril, read every day in classes. The Literary Advisory Committee ensures they are reading the best material.

New round of books being vetted by district Literary Advisory Committee

December 8, 2021
Choir Director, V. Marguerite Brooks, leads the students in singing the alma mater in 1958.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 18

November 18, 2021
Officer Rich Randolph has been Colton High Schools School Resource Officer for the past four years. His love for the job is evident in the relationships he builds with Coltons students.

School Resource Officer Rich Randolph wants to change the way people see cops

November 4, 2021
Students in grades 9 and 10 will be taking the PSAT during periods 1-3 on Oct. 13.

CHS students in grades 9 and 10 to take PSAT on Oct. 13

October 12, 2021
Ivy League and C.I.F. all-star, Bob Llamas, takes on a pack of Fontana Steelers. He led the 1965 Yellowjackets in scoring with 19.6 ppg.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 8

October 8, 2021
Walter Gish, a CHS alum, in 1964, playing around with math.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 6

October 6, 2021
Students take a stroll outside the picaresque admin building in 1953. It would be burned down in a mysterious event in 1966.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 4

October 4, 2021
Tom Morrow taught at Colton High School from 1947-1976 as both a Spanish teacher and basketball coach.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 1

October 1, 2021
Christina Beeson served as Pepper Bough adviser for 43 years. During that time, the newspaper received over 400 awards.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 29

September 29, 2021
The Whitmer Auditorium, recently updated with these distinguished site murals, has been standing since 1953, when it was constructed for dual use by the Colton community.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 25

September 25, 2021
George H. Jantzen served as principal from 1914-1926. He was also the first president of San Bernardino Valley College.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 24

September 24, 2021
Henry Sakato was the first Japanese-American student at Colton High School. He went on to become an American hero in WWII.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 22

September 22, 2021
Ms. V. Marguerite Brooks started the Marching Band at Colton High School during her tenure from 1930-1964.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 17

September 17, 2021

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 15

September 15, 2021
Colton High alum Rich Dauer played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1976-1985, winning a World Series title in 1983.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 11

September 11, 2021
Camilo Carreon, shown here in his Chicago White Sox uniform, played eight seasons in the major leagues from 1959-1966.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 10, 2021

September 10, 2021
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