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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
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The Colton High Pepper Bough Staff of 1950 enjoys going through their papers.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 7

Johnathan Linares, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
John Fisher gets ready to give blood at the 1983 Blood Drive.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 6

Mark Rodriguez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 6, 2022
Ted Smith set Colton High track records as a senior with the class of 1975.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Sept. 2

Elizabeth Pablo, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
At the age of 13 in 1953, Norma Holcombe became the youngest student in the history of Colton High School up to that point.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Aug. 31

Brandon Salvato, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
In 1960, the old CHS Administration building was torn down, ending years of wondering when the day would finally come.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – May 18

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
The 2014 Pepper Bough Staff took 1st place from the American Scholastic Association's annual newspaper contest.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – May 17

Pepper Bough Staff
May 17, 2022
The Pepper Bough published an April Fool's edition in 1999 that featured several wild headlines.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – May 9, 2022

Joseline Ortega Delgado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
A group of young Folklorico dancers performed in the Whitmer Auditorium for students in celebration of Cinco de Mayo in 1997.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – May 5

Emmanuel Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Doug and Linda Whiteman, owners of George's Shell in Fontana, present a check in the amount of $1,500 to the Colton High Mock Trial Scholarship Fund. There to receive the reward were adviser Lucy Leyva, principal Joda Murphy, and assistant principal Brian Pope.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Apr. 21

Pepper Bough Staff
April 21, 2022
The CHS Drama department put on the "Schoolhouse Rocks!" musical in March 2012.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Apr. 11

Pepper Bough Staff
April 11, 2022
Tom Thomas slides into home, beating the tag by the Notre Dame catcher. Yellowjackets won 19-4.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Apr. 7

Sarah Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Health Care workers P.J. Peterson and Kim Lind supported CHS students during the mid-80s.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Apr. 5

Emmanuel Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
In 1983, CHS Drama performed "Anne Frank" for Colton High.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Mar. 15

Misael Terriquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
The Victory Bell made its first appearance in 1959 after being salvaged from the old Grant Elementary site.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Mar. 10

Emmanuel Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
Carmelina De Loura was crowned the 1952 Basketball Queen at the game against Pomona in Feb. 1952.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Mar. 9

Joseline Ortega Delgado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
In 1952, Colton's public speaking class participated in the annual Student Congress event in San Bernardino.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Feb. 16

Pepper Bough Staff
February 16, 2022
Steve MacKey (name misspelled in the 1983 yearbook), left his position as drama instructor after only 15 months. He was the fifth drama teacher over 6 years.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Feb. 9

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
The Colton High Marching Band performed at the Long Beach Parade in 1966.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Feb. 3

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
February 3, 2022
The 1958 Pepper Bough staff looks over the paper.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Feb. 1

Joseline Ortega Delgado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
The 1997-1998 Cheer squad built an incredible resume that season.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 31

Melany Jimenez Prado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
Mr. Bud Allan applies makeup to a student backstage for CHS Drama's March 1973 production of "Fiddler on the Roof."

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

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
Vanity Martinez tags a Cajon runner out at third base during the 2009 season.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 26

Melany Jimenez Prado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
The 1941 Colton Baseball squad was the top team in the Tri-County League.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 25

Edgar Lopez Perez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 25, 2022
The Whitmer Auditorium, under construction in January, 1954.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 18

Corinne Miranda Anton, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Yell leaders Betty Homeyer, Philip Tilden, and Maxine Whitfield pose for the 1937 yearbook.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 14

Aireanna Romo, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
The 1966 boys' varsity Cross-Country team. Bottom: Mike Gomez, Rudy Reyes, Bill Macias. Top: Jerry Leon, Albert Ake, Art Prado, Fred Campa, Mark Suchil.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 13

Misael Terriquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
In 2009, the CHS JV girls' soccer team had a memorable season.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Jan. 12

Misael Terriquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
Senior Victoria Molner is caught at home in 1994, blowing bubbles as she talks on the phone.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 13

Emmanuel Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
The 1973 Cross-Country team takes off at an Ivy League meet.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 10

Misael Terriquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Mr. A.C. McDonald taught at CHS from 1924-1937. The 1937 Crimson & Gold was dedicated to him.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 9

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Ms. Roxanne Berch (left) sings "Señor Santa Claus" with the help of friends Robert Carrasco and Jay Villars at the 1978 Christmas Production.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 8

Samantha Reynoso, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Boys' Golf was a part of the CHS sports program in 2008.

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

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Pete Castro served as custodian at CHS for 28 years until 2005. He was also a graduate from the Class of 1966.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 6

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Olive E. Clark, featured here to the far right, served at Colton High from 1917-1947. She was Vice-Principal in the 1946 school year.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 4

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
December 4, 2021
Blossom George, pictured here with her newborn son, Stevie, worked at Colton High from 1934-51, where she served in a number of capacities.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 3

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Ms. Frances Galloway served the Colton Union High School District for 25 years as Board President. The 1963 yearbook was dedicated to her.

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

Briana McMullen, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
The 1979 Crimson & Gold is dedicated to former groundskeep E. Fayne "Mickey" Young.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Dec. 1

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Ms. Vivian Shaw (pictured bottom left) remembers the first time she broke a school rule as a teacher at Colton High School, only to be busted by Principal Rollin Grider.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 30

Pepper Bough Staff
November 30, 2021
CHS students gather at the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony in 1952 to honor Mr. Edward J. Carrey, beloved CHS teacher.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 29

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
November 29, 2021
Eugene LaPlante was a world-renowned art teacher at CHS from 1961-1989. Here he is in 1987.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 23

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
The 1994 Crimson & Gold is dedicated to Ms. Elinor Neafsey. Here is the inscription from the front endsheet.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 22

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
The Colton High Forensics (debate) team in 1934-35 was coached by champion debater Blossom Mills and veteran teacher J.A. Gillaspie. The team experienced great success that season.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 19

Emmanuel Ramos, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Choir Director, V. Marguerite Brooks, leads the students in singing the alma mater in 1958.

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

Alexander Sanchez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
In 2001, under the guidance of adviser Eileen Potterton (inset), the CHS AVID program was crowned as a national demonstration school. Featured in this image are AVID students from the class of 2001.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 16

Pepper Bough Staff
November 16, 2021
Here's Leslie back in 2001, goofing off with campus supervisor Andre Roberson and a few other friends.

[Photo] Leslie Cruz is a world-class juggler

Yajaira Alvarado, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Ms. Ina-Marie McCortney wore many hats as she served at CHS for 40 years, from 1945-1985. For many, though, she was an exceptional School Psychologist.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 14

Erin Dallatorre, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 14, 2021
Charles Jordan served as CHS Principal from 1963-1970. Here he is receiving a celebratory hug from the 1964 Homecoming Queen.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 12

Jicell Gutierrez Urenda, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Tracie Ramirez was a beloved teacher at CHS. She passed away in 2010.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 11

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Jesus Carreon, Colton High guidance counselor from 1974-1987, was born and bred in Colton and lived to serve the community.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 8

Pepper Bough Staff
November 8, 2021
Mr Eugene Owen taught civics and life planning at Colton High School from 1959 until his retirement in 1984.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 5

Alexander Cespedes Montiel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
November 5, 2021
M. Jeannette Parkinson, loving known as "Parky," She was an inspirational advocate for girls' sports. She taught at Colton High School from 1922 until she passed away from complications of scarlet fever in 1933.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 4

Pepper Bough Staff
November 4, 2021
Mr. Frank Miller, who started at CHS in 1973, gets playful with a tricycle in this Homecoming week activity.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Nov. 2

Pepper Bough Staff
November 2, 2021
Homecoming Queen Katya Dominguez enters the parade route seated regally in a convertible Corvette during the 2013 Homecoming Parade.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 29

Pepper Bough Staff
October 29, 2021
As the culminating moment of the 2008 Homecoming halftime show, Alexandra Santoyo was crowned Homecoming Queen. Here she stands with her father shortly after the announcement.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 28

Pepper Bough Staff
October 28, 2021
Joey Romero and Jimmy Casillas enjoy a candid with the 1999 Homecoming Queen, Serena Martinez.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 27

Pepper Bough Staff
October 27, 2021
In 1996, Jason Avila and Toni Gray were crowned Colton High's Homecoming King and Queen.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 25

Pepper Bough Staff
October 25, 2021
The Senior Powderpuff football team celebrates their triumphant 14-0 victory over the Junior squad during Homecoming week 1993.

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

Pepper Bough Staff
October 24, 2021
At the 1991 Homecoming Game, senior Rosa Salazar was crowned Homecoming Queen.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 23

Pepper Bough Staff
October 23, 2021
The Class of 1986 had their Homecoming Parade float destroyed before the parade, but their school spirit was not to be denied.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 22

Pepper Bough Staff
October 22, 2021
Sophomore Claudia Reyes hoists the trophy for Best Float, awarded to the Class of 1987 at the 1984 Homecoming Parade.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 21

Pepper Bough Staff
October 21, 2021
The Pan American Dance was a popular event hosted by the Mexican Youth Club, which was started in 1940. This photo shows students striking a piñata at the 1947 dance in the MacIntosh Gym.

[Photo] Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Oct. 13

Pepper Bough Staff
October 13, 2021
Keeping our campus clean has long been of importance.

[Photo] CHS has a haunting history

Jasmine Sotelo, Reporter
November 14, 2017
This banner, featuring 2011 senior Cesar Robles, was part of the PRAXIS "Excellence Campaign" that worked at Colton High School starting in Jan. 2010.

[Photo] Colton High School Strives for Excellence

Nathan Morgan, Staff Writer
March 5, 2012
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