Colton High Celebrates Commencement by Bekka Wiedenmeyer - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

MARCH
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 01 02 03 04
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Colton High Celebrates Commencement

By Bekka Wiedenmeyer, Staff Writer
June 19, 2016 at 06:42pm. Views: 54

COLTON >> Colton High School celebrated its commencement ceremonies Tuesday, June 7, sending graduating seniors off to the next stages of their lives with one final hurrah. The ceremony began with a musical prelude performed by the Colton High School Band, led by Director Dr. Lisa Nicolay. The band then serenaded the audience, made up of families, friends and graduating students, with Edward Elgar's arrangement of "Pomp and Circumstance." The students then made the processional march to the stage. Kevin Jaquez performed the National Anthem, and A.S.B. President Jacob Rivera led the audience with the Pledge of Allegience. Principal Joda Murphy gave the welcome and introduction, and President of the Board of Trustees gave the board president message. Valedictorian Adriana Bravo and Salutatorian Cynthia Carrillo gave their individual addresses to the crowd of students, admonishing them on their lives after graduation, and Senior Class President Steven Machado gave the final graduation address and presented the senior class gift. Murphy then presented the class of 2016 and conferred the diplomas to the students with the help of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Jerry Almendarez. The commencement exercises ended with the ceremonial turning of the tassels and recitation of the alma mater, led by the class officers. With one final class yell, Colton High School sent another cohort of students out into the world.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Shani Hamilton Thillet

By Greg Zerovnik, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 271

“I am excited to leverage my extensive network of Inland Empire actors, dancers, and models to bring exceptional talent to advertising projects at Dameron Communications,” said Shani Hamilton Thillet

Photo Courtesy of: Moreno Valley Unified School District

By Anahi Velasco, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 349

Left to Right: The Moreno Valley Unified School District team earned 3 CalSPRA Awards of Excellence and a President's Award. School Board Vice President Sammie Luna, Digital Media Specialist Isaiah Garcia, Director of Communications and Community Engagement Anahi Velasco, Digital Video Specialist Naival Cartagena, and School Board Member Justin Jackson.

Photo Courtesy of: Moreno Valley Unified School District

By Anahi Velasco, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 340

Valley View High School earns California Distinguished School Award

Photo Courtesy of: City of Loma Linda - Government

By Eric Montgomery , Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 404

We’re excited to welcome the newest member of the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce — Upmost Barber Shop!

Photo Courtesy of: Thomas Jackson of Redlands, CA.

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 474

Pioneertown, established in 1946, is known as a prime filming location and tourist destination, offering an 1880s-themed experience with its Old West style buildings.

Photo Courtesy of: Redlands Conservancy

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 667

As spring warms the hills and trails around Redlands, another familiar sign of the season is making its return: rattlesnakes.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 392

A person wearing yellow cleaning gloves wipes a glass window with a cloth, removing soap and water during routine household cleaning.
Mayor Ulises Cabrera is encouraging residents to embrace the season as an opportunity for a fresh start while taking advantage of City resources designed to make spring cleaning easier, safer, and more convenient.

Photo Courtesy of: Redlands Conservancy

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 426

As spring warms the hills and trails around Redlands, another familiar sign of the season is making its return: rattlesnakes.

Photo Courtesy of: The City of Moreno Valley Government

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 402

Get ready to hop to MoVal’s annual Springtastic Festival and Egg Hunt!

Photo Courtesy of: City of Grand Terrace

By Judith J. Garcia, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 429

The City of Grand Terrace is hosting their Annual Blue Mountain Festival event on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Photo Courtesy of: Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

By Ross Goldberg, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 318

Children suffering from brain injury find pathways to recovery thanks to the highly-trained professional team providing care at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’ s acute and subacute rehabilitation units.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Colton Community Services Department

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 317

No school? No problem! Skip the boredom and pull up to the Teen Hub. We’ve got you covered all break long.

--> -->