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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

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Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez, Staff Writer

Alexander Sanchez is a sophomore. This is his 2nd year as a staff writer for the Pepper Bough. You can tell he’s a hard worker because of the bags under his eyes.

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Talent Show auditions are expanding to include video auditions due to the recent school closure.

Talent Show now accepting video auditions

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Hip-Hop Club hosted the 2024 PBIS assembly, putting on a show built around educating the student body about schoolwide expectations.

Worth the Wait

Alexander Sanchez, Staff Writer
August 19, 2024
CHS students play the memory game at the Earth Day event hosted by the Eco-Friendly Club on Apr. 27 during lunch.

Fun and games draw attention to conservation efforts

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Senior Matthew Cortes (middle) poses with the IT department to celebrate his winning entry in their logo creation contest.

CHS artist wins top prize in IT Department logo design competition

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Colton students check out postsecondary materials at the annual College Fair, held on Nov. 4.

CHS exposed to life after high school at annual College Fair

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 9, 2022

Wellness Club brings suicide awareness resources to CHS

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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 Colton's crimson, gold, and white color scheme.

Colton High is getting a facelift

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
Ms. Kelly Hutchins

[Photo] Ms. Kelly Hutchins

Pepper Bough Staff
April 20, 2022
Ms. Brennan Geraldo

[Photo] Ms. Brennan Geraldo

Pepper Bough Staff
April 20, 2022
Mr. Brice Randolph

[Photo] Mr. Brice Randolph

Pepper Bough Staff
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
During 6th period, Ms. Lin's students dance their way down the front of the school.

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

Melany Jimenez Prado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Students in Ms. Gomez's 6th period MRWC class collaborate to solve math problems integrating multiple maths disciplines.

MRWC prepares Colton students for college mathematics

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Pepper Bough Staff
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Officer Rich Randolph has been Colton High School's School Resource Officer for the past four years. His love for the job is evident in the relationships he builds with Colton's students.

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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
Walter Gish, a CHS alum, in 1964, playing around with math.

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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 17, 2021

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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
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