COLTON COURIER We ekly
May 25, 2023
Vol 151 , NO. 18
Inland Empire Community News Honored at San Ber nardino County Museum Association's 2023 Buck y Ball Gala
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IECN’s new Co-Owners and Publishers Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval, pictured with Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison, San Bernardino County Museum Director David Myers and San Bernardino County Museum Association Executive Director Brandon Mulder.
By Manny Sandoval
he San Bernardino County Museum Association's annual Bucky Ball Gala was held on May 13th, drawing attention to the vital work of the nonprofit organization in supporting the San Bernardino County Museum and its branch, the Victor Valley Museum. Among the esteemed honorees was Inland Empire Community News (IECN), recog-
nized with the prestigious Good Egg award for its outstanding contributions to the community. Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison spoke passionately about the origins of IECN, stating, "We started El Chicano in the 1960s as a way to combat negative ethnic stereotypes and to uplift Latino voices." Macias Harrison, a pioneer in community journalism, has played a significant role in providing a platform for
underrepresented communities in the Inland Empire.
Joined on stage by new co-owners and publishers Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval, Macias Harrison handed over the spotlight to share their thoughts. Sandoval emphasized the importance of community news, remarking, "Our community is in that in-between space - we're not necessarily Los Angeles, and we're not necessarily Museum, cont. next pg.
Colton City Council Recognizes Student Leaders
Annnaleigha Hernandez-Garcia – grade 12, a student leader in Yearbook Program. She plans on joining the Army National Guard after her 18th Birthday. Julio Jauregui – grade 12, a student leader in Wellness Program. Plans on attending RCC with a major in photography.
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Ash Morales-Zuniga – grade 12, a student leader in Band. Plans on attending Chaffey College with a major in Art Design.
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Victor Vasquez, Ash Morales-Zuniga, Angel Romero, Julio Jauregui, Annaleigha HernandezGarcia, Samay Ramachhita, Vivian Guevara, Dr G, Council Member, Leslie Padilla-Galvan, Allison Favela, Adrianna Bissonnette.
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By Dr. G (Dr. Luis S. González) community writer
t the recent Council meeting, members of the Colton City Council recognized (10) high school students and proclaimed May 16 as Colton Student Leadership Day.
As Dr. G read off their names, he also presented them with a certificate from the Council and talked about their post-graduate plans. Each student has excelled in their respective programs at Colton High School and was identified by their teacher as a student leader. Leaders from Band, Graphic Communications, Link Crew, Yearbook, and Wellness Program were represented.
The Youth Leadership program, sponsored by the City of Colton, was established in 2016 to recognize student leaders
who, based on the recommendation of their teachers, have demonstrated excellence in leadership for their respective school programs. In attendance were all ten students, their parents, members of their families, and three of their teachers; Mr. Dollins, Mr. Taber, and Ms Villa. The recipients of this recognition were as follows; Adrianna Bissonnette – grade 12, a student leader in Graphic Communications. Plans on attending Cal-Baptist with a major in Nursing.
Allison Favela – grade 12 student leader in Graphic Communications, Plans on attending RCC with a major in Education. He wants to teach Art in a High School.
Vivian Guevarra – grade 12, a student leader in Wellness Program. They plan on attending UC Riverside with a major in music and film.
Leslie Padilla-Galvan – grade 12, a student leader in Link Crew. Plans on attending SBVC with a major in nursing.
Samay Ramachhita – grade 12, a student leader in Link Crew. Plans on attending UC San Diego with a major in Sociology and Economics.
Angel Romero – grade 12, a student leader in Yearbook Program. Plans on attending college/university with a major in Zoology
Victor Vasquez – grade 12, a student leader in Band. Plans on attending RCC with a major in Automotive Engineering.
The program’s founder, Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González), explains that “the basic philosophy of the student leadership recognition program is that young people will be adults shortly. Therefore, the more academic and social experiences they have, and the more skillful they become in leadership roles, the better they are prepared to be knowledgeable, competent, and productive adult citizens in our community.”