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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Briana McMullen

Briana McMullen, Staff Writer

Briana McMullen is a freshman at Colton High School. She likes listening to music, watching anime, playing Minecraft, purple, and talking to friends. She is a Libra and loves asking people about their Zodiac signs (specifically sun signs).

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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

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

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

April 22, 2022
Mr. Michael Esquivel

Mr. Michael Esquivel, Link Crew

April 20, 2022
Ms. Karen Terry

Ms. Karen Terry, Mathematics and Social Science

April 20, 2022
Ms. Launa Kennedy

Ms. Launa Kennedy, Mathematics

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

April 16, 2022
Diana Fernandez sees herself as an underdog for this years Prom Queen.

Prom Court 2022: Diana Fernandez embraces what makes her unique

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

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

March 10, 2022

ColtonCast – Episode 1.1 – Dr. Luis Gonzalez

March 7, 2022
Gabriel Aparicio returned for Senior Night, but it wasnt enough to defeat the Carter Lions.

Colton celebrates seniors, plays tough against Carter

January 28, 2022
Mr. Bud Allan applies makeup to a student backstage for CHS Dramas March 1973 production of Fiddler on the Roof.

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

January 27, 2022

Choir delivers holiday cheer to CHS students during caroling event

December 24, 2021
Boys Golf was a part of the CHS sports program in 2008.

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

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

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

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

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

November 13, 2021
Joseph Durans dedication to Colton High School makes him an excellent nominee for the 2021 Homecoming King.

Joseph Duran loves being involved at Colton High

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”

October 7, 2021
Colton High students engage in an active listening activity at Wednesdays schoolwide Synergy event at the Hubbs Gym.

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

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

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

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

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

September 9, 2021
ASB leader Ariel Ortiz (grade 12) throws candy into the crowd at last Fridays pep rally.

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

August 30, 2021
Despite low turnout, CHS history teacher, Dr. Jennifer Cannaday, was excited about the attempt to keep the event safe for Coltons families.

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

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

August 25, 2021
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