COLTON COURIER Weekly
Vol 152, NO. 29
July 11, 2024
Assemblymember Eloise Reyes’ Young Legislators from the City of Colton visits the State Capitol
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Colton Residents Emilio Gonzalez Flores and Isis Wilson with Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes and other neighboring high school students at the State Capitol.
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ssemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes welcomed the 2024 cohort of Young Legislators from the 50th Assembly District to the California State Capitol. This educational program aims to provide local high school students with firsthand experience in government and leadership. The two-day program included a diverse range of activities
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designed to enhance civic engagement and policy understanding among these promising trailblazers. The trip included touring the Stanley Mosk Court and Library, attending workshops, and meeting with state officials to learn about policy-making and civic responsibility. The second day included attending the Assembly Floor Session, where Reyes recognized the cohort. Students observed
the legislative process, attended committee meetings, and toured the Capitol. “Active participation and engagement form the bedrock of our democracy. One of the most rewarding aspects of representing the 50th Assembly District is creating opportunities for our young students to feel empowered," said Assemblymember Reyes. "I hope that our Young Legislator’s trip to Young Legislators, cont. next pg.
Colton’s Yellowjacket Band Kicks off New School Year with Car Wash
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Colton High School Band Students with Dr.G, parents and Director Aron Campbell.
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n June 29, about 40 students from Colton High School's Yellowjacket Band gathered around Band Director Aron Campbell to kick off the new season with a fundraising event. With the school year approaching, the
band members organized a car wash to raise funds for essential musical equipment and supplies. “The costs of operating a band are high,” said Campbell. “Our students and their parents have to chip in and help with raising money so that we can have a successful season.” The summer car wash proved to be a simple, enjoyable, and effective way
to raise money and increase awareness of the band program. “We wanted to raise money for the band program,” said Brenda Uriarte, a volunteer parent and President of the Band Boosters. Uriarte, along with other parents, helped organize the students into groups to efficiently handle the car wash process. The CHS Band, cont. next pg.