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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
Sadie Larios

Sadie Larios, Editor

Sadie Larios is a senior at Colton High School set to graduate in 2022. She is an avid movie watcher and music listener. When she is not at school she is talking to friends and playing video games, Sadie is passionate about writing and art, drawing and painting.
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Ms. Daisy Contreras has made a huge impact on her students in the AVID program and beyond.

Teacher Appreciation: Ms. Daisy Contreras

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
April 29, 2022
Nate Ramirez is pushing back against tradition as CHS' first ever non-binary Prom Court nominee.

Prom Court 2022: Nate Ramirez refuses to be defined

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
April 22, 2022
CHS students Duke Medina and Denise Diaz graduate from the Young Legislators program on April 9, 2022. Sharing the moment with them are CJUSD Superintendent Frank Miranda and CJUSD school board members Israel Fuentes and Frank Ibarra.

Colton students shine in Young Legislators program

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
April 18, 2022
Colton PD presents CHS standout with free prom tickets. Back row: Officer Rich Randolph, Police Chief Henry Dominguez, Captain Tim Heuesterburg; Front row: Lucy Lopez, Yvette Gonzalez, Mercy Mgbemere, Kimberly Ramirez Ramirez

CHS writers win prom tickets from Colton PD

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
April 5, 2022
With the lifting of indoor masking requirements at schools, students now have the choice to go maskless. Is this a good choice?

Opinion: Lifting of mask mandate is premature; puts more at risk

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
March 16, 2022
New lunch perimeter has security officers keeping students within the boundaries of the Cafetorium.

Opinion: Give the new lunch perimeter some time

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
March 3, 2022
Joseph Duran poses with his CIF awards at this year's event.

Joseph Duran has life pinned to the mat

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
March 1, 2022
"Flee" is an animated documentary about "Amin," an Afghani refugee who finally shares the real story about what happened when he fled his homeland.

Oscar Countdown: “Flee” inspires with its heartbreaking story about immigration and sexuality

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
February 25, 2022
On Feb. 17, John Abbott will become the next Principal of Colton High School.

Meet John Abbott, Colton High School’s next Principal

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
February 15, 2022
The Wellness Center is a campus resource to learn valuable strategies promoting strong social-emotional health.

CHS Wellness Center is a major resource for Colton students, community

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
February 4, 2022
The Colton High Marching Band performed at the Long Beach Parade in 1966.

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

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
February 3, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) recently signed a $12 billion dollar housing and homelessness package. What can we do to make sure we hear more stories like those of the men from Mary's Village?

Second Chances—Chapter 6

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
January 21, 2022
Daniel Macias

Second Chances – Chapter 5

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
January 12, 2022
Quincy Coleman

Second Chances—Chapter 4

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
December 24, 2021
Derek Robinson

Second Chances—Chapter 3

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
December 17, 2021
Ryan Costales

Second Chances—Chapter 2

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
December 10, 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.

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

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
December 4, 2021
Second Chances—Chapter 1

Second Chances—Chapter 1

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
December 3, 2021
Mary's Village is a transitional home for unhoused men in San Bernardino. The men who live here all receive a much needed second chance in life.

Second Chances

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
December 1, 2021
CHS students gather at the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony in 1952 to honor Mr. Edward J. Carrey, beloved CHS teacher.

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

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
November 29, 2021
HEAL Pathway students met after school on Friday, November 12 to package health supply kits for the local homeless residents at Mary's Mercy in San Bernardino.

CHS HEAL Pathway partners with CUSM to deliver “Street Medicine” to local homeless

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
November 17, 2021
Watching horror movies is the perfect way to deal with a wide range of fears and anxieties, especially when watched with family. (Featured, from left: Elsa Lanchester from "The Bride of Frankenstein," Janet Leigh from "Psycho," Daniel Kaluuya from "Get Out," Jason Vorhees from "Friday the 13th," and Linda Blair from "The Exorcist.")

Opinion: Horror movies are popular for many reasons, but only one matters

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
October 31, 2021
Principal's secretary, Adriana Agredano (left) and Assistant Principal Diyaira Durham (right) score the door for Dr. Cannaday's class, room 200, in the annual PBIS Unity Week Door Decoration Contest.

Winners announced for PBIS Unity Week Door Decoration Contest

Erin Dallatorre and Sadie Larios
October 27, 2021

Jackson Risner finds his place in the world of animation

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Editor
October 21, 2021
Our Homecoming 2021 coverage continues with the unveiling of the winners for the 2021 Homecoming Court.

Homecoming Court winners announced and honored on Friday

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
October 15, 2021
Sexta Generación (from left: Sergio Macias Duran of CHS, Ismael Martinez of GTHS, and Martin Perez Alvarez of CHS) play before the excited crowd of Colton High students during lunch on Thursday in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sexta Generación gets Colton High students dancing in celebration of Hispanic Heritage

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
October 15, 2021
Sadie Larios (center), with Dan Flores (second from left) and the men of Mary's Mercy Center.

Mary’s Mercy Center supports local homeless in San Bernardino

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
October 10, 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
The Wellness Center is seeing a rise in anxiety-related visits. Is self-diagnosing to blame?

Opinion: The thin line between anxiety disorder and feeling anxiety is a dangerous one to walk

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
October 3, 2021
Seniors watched an informative video, hosted by Colton High leadership, about a variety of essential information related to senior year and graduation.

Senior Info Meeting provides students with overview of senior events and expectations

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
September 27, 2021
Kenny Robbins was homeless, but after help from the community he found a home. Not all of our homeless residents are as fortunate.

Opinion: Helping the homeless find employment should be a priority

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 18, 2021
The CHS Mock Trial team has had great success in previous years.

Mock Trial season begins with upcoming informational session

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
September 10, 2021
Students who still need their photos taken will have their last chance on Sept. 13.

Last day for makeup photos for students and staff is next week

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
September 10, 2021
Students from ASB, Link Crew, and Renaissance joined together for a special Synergy event to build a stronger CHS leadership community.

Leadership students build bonds, community through Synergy event

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Editor
September 10, 2021
The author, with her older brother, BJ (left), began seeing the world through his eyes after reading Theodore Taylor's novel, "The Cay."

Classic children’s novel ‘The Cay’ as relevant today as ever

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 3, 2021
HEAL Pathway's flyer for the annual Blood Drive has a QR code link to sign up to donate.

HEAL Pathway to hold annual Blood Drive at CHS on September 15

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
Flyer for Junior Cheer Camp.

CHS Cheer hosting on site Cheer Camp in October

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
Pepper Bough is selling shout-outs, called "Buzzes," to students and community members for as low as $2/week.

Pepper Bough wants you to “Buzz” someone you love

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Arts Editor
August 31, 2021
Luca uses the idea of sea monsters to explore "coming out" themes.

Disney-Pixar’s “Luca” embraces queer coded theme, faces controversy

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 27, 2021
Ms. Brown in Work Experience needs your work permit renewals this week.

Last week until work permits expire and need to be renewed

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 26, 2021
Student schedules can be located in the Q Student Portal.

Deadline for schedule changes is fast approaching

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 25, 2021
Running out of time to purchase ASB cards at discounted price

Running out of time to purchase ASB cards at discounted price

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 25, 2021
Athletic Trainer, Meg Kelley (featured here), is recruiting students to join the athletic training program at CHS.

Meeting this Wednesday for students interested in volunteering as athletic trainers

Sadie Larios, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
August 23, 2021
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