COLTON COURIER We ekly
June 2 2, 2023
Vol 151, N O. 2 2
B l o o m i n g t o n H i g h S c h o o l B a s e b a l l Te a m C h a m p s B r e a k 4 0 - Ye a r - O l d Drought in San Andreas League, Making CIF and State Semifinals
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San Bernardino Symphony Concert Under the Stars with Fireworks, July 1 at SBVC Pg. 4
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The 2022-2023 Bloomington High School Bruins are the San Andreas League Champions.
By Manny Sandoval
he Bloomington High School baseball team made history this season as they emerged as the San Andreas League Champions, making it to the CIF and State semifinals, a feat the school has yet to accomplish in the past 40 years.
Under the guidance of Varsity Head Coach Carlos Contreras, now in his sixth season, the team's 2022-2023 season was
nothing short of exemplary. Comprising twenty players, they broke records and redefined the culture and spirit of baseball in the community.
"This season, we played six games through the CIF and State Tournament. We are proud of our boys for their grit, determination, and team spirit," said Contreras. The Bloomington Bruins' journey ended in the CIF semi-finals against Castaic High School on May 16th with a final score of 6 to 1, and they lost to Ganesha High School
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(Pomona) in the state semifinals on June 1st.
"The support from our coaching staff, grounds crew, parents, and community have been instrumental in our success," Contreras added. "When the field looks good, and players feel good, they perform better. This is our first year with immense parental involvement, and they've been vital in facilitating uniforms and other logistics. Most importantly, our boys Baseball, cont. next pg.
J u n e t e e n t h C e l e b r a t i o n o f F r e e d o m E v e n t a t S a n B e r n a r d i n o Va l l e y College Draws 1000s of High-spirited Community Members
SBCUSD, Elected Officials and Employers Celebrate Two Gold-Certified Linked Learning Pathways at San Andreas High Pg. 8
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(Left photo) Ronnie Miller (center) is founder and CEO of Sista's Making a Difference and vice-president of the San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee. (Right photo) I Love San Bernardino Founder Robert Porter and his family celebrating Juneteenth and bringing awareness to the national holiday.
By Manny Sandoval
he San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom: Stomp the Yard Edition, drawing approximately 1,000 attendees at the San Bernardino Valley College on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
The event filled four parking lots with vehicles and saw a bustling outdoor event space featuring live performances, artisan and food vendors, and free clothing distrib-
ution for those in need. The vibrant atmosphere was filled with high spirits and hope for the future.
"It's our Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom and our Stomp The Yard Edition. There are many vendors, tons of people, and lots of food, and we're out here recognizing and celebrating Juneteenth," said CEO and Founder of Sista's Making a Difference Ronnie Miller. Juneteenth, celebrated nationwide every year on June 19, acknowledges the emanci-
pation of African Americans. The holiday provides an understanding of the Black community's past struggles and triumphs that continue to bring hope today.
The Celebration of Freedom Committee, founded by Edwin Johnson, the Committee President, and co-founded by Lue Dowdy, Operations Director, aims to raise awareness about the Juneteenth holiday. The event began with a libation ceremony led by Reverend Bronica Martindale and a song selection by Marla Matime. Juneteenth cont. next pg.