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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

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Briana McMullen

Briana McMullen, Editor

Briana McMullen is a junior at Colton High School. Some of her interests include skating (both rollerskating and skateboarding), reading and hanging out with friends. She loves listening to music. Some of her favorite artists are the Beatles, the Doors, Pink Floyd, $uicideboy$, Tyler the Creator, The Police, Nirvana, Pantera, Metallica and Megadeath.

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HEAL Club's Marcos Juarez, Jocelyn Lopez and Ashly Rojas Mallqui talk to Ms. Griffith's 6th period Zoology class about the dangers of smoking as part of their Great American Smokeout presentation.

HEAL Club Spreads Awareness About Lung Cancer in Honor the Great American Smokeout

Briana McMullen and Christopher Bowden
December 1, 2023
Step-Up Saturday school will happen this Saturday, September 23th.

StepUP Saturday School opportunity on Sep. 23th

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Editor
September 22, 2023
ASB's "Graduation" theme set a colorful stage for an otherwise overcast morning at the annual Senior Sunrise event.

Seniors prepare for final year at annual Sunrise event

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Editor
August 15, 2023
Work permits are essential for high school students to work legally. Deadline for district-issued permits is Aug. 15.

Work permits are set to expire

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Editor
August 15, 2023
Look at all those proud faces! On Aug. 1, the CHS Solar Boating Team was recognized by the Colton City Council for their efforts in competition and towards educating the community about water conservation. Featured (from left): Front: Mayor Frank Navarro, Adrianne Rogers, Mia Zamora, Nicole Valadez, Junior Morales, Briana McMullen, Josiah Diggs, Tom Wurz, Chris Barta, Daniel Hearon, Cecilia Griego. Back: city councilman David Toro, city councilwoman Kelly Chastain, city councilman Luis "Dr. G" Gonzalez, city councilman John Echevarria.

STEAM Club honored by Colton Water and Power at City Council

Briana McMullen
August 3, 2023
Michael Franks serves Colton High as its Computer Lab Instructional Assistant. He cares deeply about students' education: "Every day you gotta learn something. It may be a new way to cook things, it may be a new way to do things; but either way, you gotta be learning something.”

Classified Staff Week Focus: Michael Franks will find a way to fix it

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
Itaty Morales takes sometime for self-care at the Bubbles Booth during the 2022 Wellness Fair.

All’s well at Colton High during two-day Wellness Fair event

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Pronouns have become an essential part of sharing identity. Yet sometimes they can seem confusing. How can we learn and still respect others?

Opinion: Respecting pronouns is about respecting the individual

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
Mr. Michael Esquivel

Mr. Michael Esquivel, Link Crew

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff
April 20, 2022
Ms. Karen Terry

Ms. Karen Terry, Mathematics and Social Science

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff
April 20, 2022
Ms. Launa Kennedy

Ms. Launa Kennedy, Mathematics

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff
April 20, 2022
The spring pep rally brought out school spirit as it embraced a glow-in-the-dark theme.

Colton High glows-in-the-dark during spring pep rally

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 16, 2022
Diana Fernandez sees herself as an underdog for this year's Prom Queen.

Prom Court 2022: Diana Fernandez embraces what makes her unique

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Adrian Colunga smacks a perfect forehand in his 6-0 second set victory against San Gorgonio.

Men’s Tennis narrowly misses victory against San Gorgonio, falls 10-8

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Seniors Leea Palma and Nate Ramirez donate blood at the ASB Blood Drive on Mar. 9.

ASB Blood Drive draws blood from concerned CHS students

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
March 10, 2022

ColtonCast – Episode 1.1 – Dr. Luis Gonzalez

Erin Dallatorre and Briana McMullen
March 7, 2022
Gabriel Aparicio returned for Senior Night, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Carter Lions.

Colton celebrates seniors, plays tough against Carter

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Mr. Bud Allan applies makeup to a student backstage for CHS Drama's March 1973 production of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 27

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 27, 2022

Choir delivers holiday cheer to CHS students during caroling event

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 24, 2021
Boys' Golf was a part of the CHS sports program in 2008.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 7

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Sonia Hernandez has worked with students in special education for 23 years. Why does she have to work two jobs?

Opinion: Special education resource aides deserve paid health care

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 5, 2021
Ms. Frances Galloway served the Colton Union High School District for 25 years as Board President. The 1963 yearbook was dedicated to her.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 2

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
In August, the CA Department of Education released updated guidelines for disciplining students as in-person education resumes. They want to see a reduction in suspension and expulsion and an emphasis on providing mental health services.

Opinion: Suspension and expulsion do more harm than good

Jicell Gutierrez Urenda and Briana McMullen
November 18, 2021
Dr. C. Weynard Bailey (left) served as CHS Principal from 1960-1962 before becoming CJUSD superintendent. In this photo, he is joking around with Dr. Paul J. Rogers and Judge Elmer W. Heald during the dedication of Paul J. Rogers elementary school in 1967.

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 13

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff
November 13, 2021
Joseph Duran's dedication to Colton High School makes him an excellent nominee for the 2021 Homecoming King.

Joseph Duran loves being involved at Colton High

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
October 25, 2021
Colton PD recognized five Colton football players today for their contributions on the field as part of their Cops N Jocks program. Students featured (from left): Michael Razo, Gabriel Aparicio, Xavier Sandoval, and Steven Medina.

Colton PD recognizes Yellowjacket football stars for “Cops N Jocks”

Sadie Larios and Briana McMullen
October 7, 2021
Colton High students engage in an active listening activity at Wednesday's schoolwide Synergy event at the Hubbs Gym.

Link Crew hosts first Synergy event for 2021-22 to encourage student connection, empathy

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
As students get set to take the MAP test, the frustrations mount with the new testing interface.

MAP testing frustrates both students and teachers

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
In "Moxie," Vivian (Hadley Robinson) combats the forces of sexism, transphobia, and racism by publishing 'zines that expose the ugliness under the surface at her high school.

Movie Review: “Moxie” highlights real world problems facing high school students, even at Colton High

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
Wellness Club adviser Evelyn Villa and Vice President Brooke Carlson enjoy an icebreaker at the start of the club meeting.

Wellness Club provides safe space for students to relax and support peers

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
Israel Galindo (grade 11) works on a project in the metal shop after school in the Welding Club.

Welding Club invites students to learn about an exciting career path

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
ASB leader Ariel Ortiz (grade 12) throws candy into the crowd at last Friday's pep rally.

First pep rally of the school year celebrates “Sweet Colton Pride”

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 30, 2021
Despite low turnout, CHS history teacher, Dr. Jennifer Cannaday, was excited about the attempt to keep the event safe for Colton's families.

Back-to-School Night poorly attended as virtual platform causes confusion for families

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 27, 2021
CHS teachers, like Ms. Leticia Gomez, are hard at work preparing for a virtual Back-to-School Night this year.

Back-to-School Night to be held virtually at Colton High School

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 25, 2021
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