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Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Keeping Colton High School Informed Since 1917

The Pepper Bough
Daphne Marquez

Daphne Marquez, Editor in Chief

Daphne Marquez is currently a junior at Colton High School. This is her third year on the Pepper Bough staff, and her first as Editor-in-Chief.

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Trio (From Left to Right: Cyril Alberto, Ferdy Montiel, and Felipe Mena) sing "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas" together

Bringing Back Tradition

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2024

50 Years of Endless Smiles

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2024
New Club is Feeling the Rhythm

New Club is Feeling the Rhythm

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
Yearbook Staff poses for a picture with The Full Circle Boys backstage

[Photo] Backstage Interview With The Full Circle Boys

Caleb Cabrera, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
After a backstage interview, The FUll Circle Boys pose together

NJROTC waves their flags as everyone stands tall for the Pledge of Allegiance

Big Wins For Colton High Overshadow Minor Accident

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024

Meet Your 2024 Homecoming Court Nominees

Anetsa Perez, Bianca Martinez, Rudy Ruiz, and Daphne Marquez
October 10, 2024
Students Otis Vargas and Lelan Trejo pose for a picture together after both receiving Honor Roll up on stage.

Colton High Recognizes Student Success at Fall Awards Ceremony

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
This is where the most recent robbery took place in the Mechatronics class in room 507.

Series of Break-Ins Causes losses for the STEAM program and Mechatronics

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
September 30, 2024
Joe Baca Middle School distributes meals for CJUSD students who need the support.

State of Emergency Fires Shut Down CJUSD Schools

Daphne Marquez, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024
Fall Awards Assembly Gets Rescheduled to Sept. 26

Fall Awards Assembly Gets Rescheduled to Sept. 26

Daphne Marquez, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024
Colton High Senior Christopher Acero paves the way for his cross-country teammate as he takes the lead in front of Yahir Contreras from Entrepreneur High

SWARM Celebrates It’s 55th Anniversary

Daphne Marquez, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
Adrian Estrada gets the most out of his job at the Magic Kingdom in Florida, enjoying special events, like this one featuring Disney's "Tron."

From ‘The Colton Way’ To ‘The Disney Way’

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 6, 2024
The 2024 Prom Court nominees: Yolanda Leos, Aiden Smith, Kassandra Alonso, Carlos Alberto, Anna Bailey, Natalie Diaz, Melanie Bravo, Patrick Angulo, Uriel Morales, and Lillie Jimenez.

The Many Sides of Prom Court

Pepper Bough Staff
April 12, 2024
Seniors cheered and carried students over their heads as they celebrated their final Pep Rally on the court at the Hubbs Gym

Last pep rally of the year surprises

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
April 10, 2024
The Pepper Bough editorial staff and the owners of the Inland Empire Community News went into a partnership designed to expand their reach in the Colton community. From left: Matthew Monge-Cortez, Daphne Marquez, Brandon Salvato, Erin Dallatorre, Jeremiah Dollins, Denise Berver, Manny Sandoval.

Pepper Bough joins forces with IECN

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
February 26, 2024
Miriam Oliveros teaches parents about mindfulness with their kids.

Colton High Provides a New Workshop for Multilingual Parents

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
February 16, 2024
The Dragon Dance crew takes a quick break to show off their impressive puppet.

CHS rolls out Lunar New Year celebration for Year of the Dragon

Daphne Marquez and Jade Gil
February 12, 2024
Colton High sophomores pose with their Dunkin gift cards and fruit refreshers by the food truck.

Yellowjackets run on Dunkin

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
January 22, 2024
Students honored at the semester one Renaissance Awards ceremony.

Yellowjackets honored at semester one Renaissance Awards

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
December 11, 2023
The games will be held at the Ken Hubbs Gym Colton High School, 777 West Valley Boulevard, Colton.

Colton High JV and Varsity Basketball is Hosting a Veteran/First Responder Recognition Game

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 17, 2023
Joshua Home will be hosting their event at The CENTER located on West Hanna Street in Colton.

Joshua Home an LGBTQ Safe Haven Hosts a Pop Up Shop

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 15, 2023
Donations can be dropped off at Student Services on East Washington Street in Colton on the second floor.

Donations needed for 13th annual Jacket Drive

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 15, 2023
The culinary arts building groundbreaking featured a ceremony with the CJUSD board of education. From left board member Dan Flores, board member Israel Fuentes, CHS CHAMPS student Aiden Arroyo, board vice-president Frank Ibarra, board member Patt Haro, board member Bertha Flores, Superintendent Dr. Frank Miranda, and CHS principal John Abbott.

Colton breaks ground on new culinary arts building

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 10, 2023
Community members came out on Nov. 4 in support of the 5th annual Aristrong Kickball Tournament and Car Show.

Aristrong brings out the community at 5th annual event

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 8, 2023
Colton High Seniors celebrate Homecoming with their class chant while holding a different banner than last year. This year the Seniors held up a flag featuring Hasbulla, a social media personality from Russia.

Homecoming casts a fairy tale experience

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
October 27, 2023
Halloween Movie Tournament - #2 Let the Right One In vs. #7 Hush

Halloween Movie Tournament – #2 Let the Right One In vs. #7 Hush

Pepper Bough Staff
October 23, 2023
Halloween Movie Tournament 2023 - #1 Get Out vs. #8 The Ring

Halloween Movie Tournament 2023 – #1 Get Out vs. #8 The Ring

Pepper Bough Staff
October 19, 2023
The CHS Dance Team will be selling aguas frescas at this Friday's game, on Oct. 20th.

The Dreamer Allies Club and CHS Dance Team partner up again to bring good food at our Homecoming game with a tailgate this Friday, Oct. 20th.

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
October 18, 2023
Recording artist Austin atrain Lanier inspires a crowd of Colton freshman during the Rescue a Generation assembly on Sep. 15.

Local organization Rescue A Generation hypes up Colton freshman

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
September 18, 2023
Annette Patterson, founder and Executive Director for the Joshua Home, stands in front of the massive display of brand new shoes donated by Amazon for distribution to local LGBTQ+ youth.

Out of the Closet

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 30, 2023
The Joshua Home is a non-profit organization that supports local LGBTQ+ youth. They are hosting a Back-to-School event on Saturday to provide free clothes, shoes and supplies for kids.

Local center for LGBTQ+ youth to host back-to-school event on Saturday

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 24, 2023
Hurricane Hilary has moved up from the south to provide an unprecedented storm in the history of Southern California. [Courtesy ABC News]

CJUSD schools shut down as Hurricane Hilary sweeps southland

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 20, 2023
Students are in the crowd of people after lunch as they rush to fourth period. [Courtesy of Yearbook Staff]

Lunch schedule changes get more controversial

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 17, 2023
All Colton High Students spend time at lunch on the first day of School with the new policy.

Colton High Makes Controversial Changes to Lunch Schedule

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
August 3, 2023

Graduation Day

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
May 26, 2023
Seniors from multiple CHS organizations were honored by the Colton City Council on May 16 in a special ceremony. From left: Victor Vasquez, Ash Morales-Zuniga, Angel Romero, Julio Jauregui, Annaleigha Garcia, Samay Ramachhita, Vivian Guevara, Leslie Padilla-Galvan, Allison Favela, and Adrianna Bissonnette.

City Council recognizes CHS Seniors for Colton Youth Leadership Day

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
May 17, 2023
Ms. Badillo and Pepper Bough Editor Daphne Marquez.

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Jamie Badillo

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
May 2, 2023
Prom Court 2023: Going with the Flow

Prom Court 2023: Going with the Flow

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
April 24, 2023
Ashley Galvan teaches Colton students about UC Riverside at the annual AVID College Fair.

College Fair helps students see what’s outside their “local zone”

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
High school students from Colton, Bloomington, and Grand Terrace collaborated at the annual CJUSD Festival of Bands.

All-star bands from across CJUSD join forces for Festival of Bands concert

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
March 1, 2023
Ms. Woodson loves inspiring her students.

Colton teacher dedicated to inspiring new perspectives

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
February 23, 2023
We see kids across the country, and in CHS classrooms, hiding under desks during a lockdown drill. But do we see what impact this experience has on them and their ability to learn?

Opinion: Lockdown drills should not be mandatory in schools

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
February 6, 2023
Aiden Smith shares information with some inquisitive future Yellowjackets at the Club Rush event as part of the Incoming Freshman orientation on Jan. 23-24.

Middle schoolers invade CHS to learn about high school

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
January 28, 2023

CHS talks safety with students and families at “Safety Matters” meetings

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 3, 2022
CHS Drama Club students gave their classmates quite the scare at their "Haunted Maze" event during 4th and 5th periods on Halloween.

Drama Club scares up fun for CHS on Halloween

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
November 1, 2022
Horror goes franchise in 1984 with "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Ghostbusters," and "Gremlins."

The Best Years of Horror: 1984

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
October 25, 2022
The winner of this year's PBIS Unity Week door decorating contest was Link Crew's door in room 505B.

Link Crew wins annual door decoration contest

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
October 24, 2022
And now we have "The Rivera." The CHS multi-purpose room, which opened in Feb. 2022, was officially named after Dr. Tom Rivera in a dedication ceremony on Oct. 18.

Colton legend Dr. Tom Rivera honored at Multi-Purpose Room dedication ceremony

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Editor
October 20, 2022
Samay Ramachhita and Stephanie Alvarez bask in their moment of glory after being crowned Homecoming King and Queen for 2022.

Colton goes ‘all-in’ for Homecoming

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Nathaniel Martinez is the starting running back from the varsity boys football team and works as a copy editor for the Crimson & Gold Yearbook. He is running for 2022 Homecoming King.

From ‘Dropping Out’ to ‘Staying In’

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
The Inland Solar Challenge is an annual event held at Yucaipa Regional Park each May. Colton will be competing for the first time in school history in 2023.

Colton set to make waves in 2023 solar boat competition

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Colton fans will not be able to cheer for their Yellowjackets at home against Big Bear this season; the game was rescheduled for Sept. 21 in Big Bear.

Big Bear game rescheduled with a change of venue

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
Plans for the new Culinary Arts Building as presented to the CJUSD school board.

CHS cooking up something good with old cafeteria

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 9, 2022
CHS students are welcomed to lunch at the newly named Dr. Tom Rivera Multi-Purpose Room. The temporary sign was hung on the MPR at lunch by CJUSD facilities. An official naming ceremony will happen in late October.

Cafetorium to be named for Dr. Tom Rivera

Myles Garza, Daphne Marquez, and Isabella Winter
September 1, 2022
Football captain and quarterback Gabriel Aparicio waves the Colton spirit flag during the introduction of the football team.

CHS goes all out for first pep rally of 2022-23

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 26, 2022
Families make the rounds on campus during Back-to-School Night.

Colton High hosts families for annual Back-to-School Night

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 25, 2022
The Whitmer Auditorium is a landmark at Colton High, but what do we know about its namesake, Charles F. Whitmer?

Colton High “Fact of the Day” – Aug. 21

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 22, 2022
Officer Devan Hussey (left) with his award as Optimist Club Police Officer of the Year. He is joined by firefighter Dominic Luna, who was named Firefighter of the Year.

Colton champ wins Officer of the Year

Daphne Marquez, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 12, 2022
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