50 El Monte Union Seniors Receive Scholarships from Local Businesses
It was a night of celebration and recognition as 50 deserving El Monte Union seniors were honored with scholarships by the EKG Foundation, in partnership with C.B.M. Towing Inc., during a spirited senior scholarship banquet held on May 16. The EKG Foundation honors the enduring legacy of Edward-Kenneth F. Guerrero, an esteemed alumnus of Arroyo High School, whose profound impact on the El Monte community continues to resonate. The foundation’s merit-based scholarship program is offered to graduating seniors from diverse backgrounds who attend one of the six El Monte Union high schools. Each student received a $400 award.
When the Bonita High School boys swim team captured its first-ever CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 3 championship at Mt. San Antonio College on May 3, the triumphant Bearcat athletes gave coach Dillon Unsoeld the water polo version of the traditional Gatorade victory shower, celebrating the moment by playfully pushing their mentor into the swimming pool. The swim team’s CIF championship caps off the most successful year ever for Bonita swimmers, coming on the heels of the boys water polo team’s first-ever CIF-SS Division 3 title last November. For Unsoeld, a Bonita High Class of 2010 alumnus, the twin triumphs underscore the positive energy and stability he has brought to the program since he was hired in 2016.
Hacienda La Puente Celebrates Class of 2024 with Commencements
Fontana Unified School District’s Class of 2024 graduates marked their milestone achievement with a myriad of unique, dynamic celebrations, from business-like handshakes to fist pumps, selfies, and even dances, as they crossed the stage to accept their diplomas during their respective graduations. Over eight vibrant commencement ceremonies, FUSD honored more than 2,000 students in its Class of 2024 from seven high schools and one adult school from May 21 to 23. This year’s Fontana Unified class includes more than 580 high school seniors who will graduate with the California State Seal of Biliteracy for a high level of proficiency in bilingualism and biliteracy, marking a more than 200% increase for FUSD over the last two years.
Fontana Unified School District’s Class of 2024 graduates marked their milestone achievement with a myriad of unique, dynamic celebrations, from business-like handshakes to fist pumps, selfies, and even dances, as they crossed the stage to accept their diplomas during their respective graduations. Over eight vibrant commencement ceremonies, FUSD honored more than 2,000 students in its Class of 2024 from seven high schools and one adult school from May 21 to 23. This year’s Fontana Unified class includes more than 580 high school seniors who will graduate with the California State Seal of Biliteracy for a high level of proficiency in bilingualism and biliteracy, marking a more than 200% increase for FUSD over the last two years.
Lynwood Unified Scholars Break Barriers, Earn Gates Scholarship
Lynwood Unified School District seniors Alexandra Medina and Brigitte Lopez are breaking barriers as women of color who are looking toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Medina and Lopez are one step closer to fulfilling their dreams of higher education after being named 2024 Gates Foundation Scholars, two of just 750 students across the United States to win the prestigious full-ride scholarship. Medina and Lopez will attend Yale and Stanford universities, respectively. The Gates Scholarship is designed to support students in realizing their full potential.
El Monte High School Senior Receives Full-Ride to Georgetown
El Monte High School senior Nathalie Trigo Lopez is headed to Georgetown University in the fall after receiving a full-ride scholarship from the elite Washington, D.C. institution. Trigo Lopez came to the United States as a freshman in 2020 – at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – without speaking any English. In the four years since she left her childhood home in Guadalajara, Mexico, Trigo Lopez has not only mastered a new language but excelled academically, demonstrating a level of dedication and perseverance that has earned her a coveted spot at Georgetown. Trigo Lopez plans to major in psychology—a field of study that has captured her interest for the last seven years.
Bonita Unified School District to Honor Accomplished Class of 2024
Bonita Unified School District will conclude a successful academic year by celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024, which includes graduates headed to Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and Caltech, during commencement ceremonies for its two comprehensive high schools and continuation school. Chaparral High School will kick off the festivities with a 5 p.m. ceremony on Tuesday, June 4 at the Bonita Center for the Arts, 822 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas; San Dimas High School will follow with a spirited ceremony at 7 p.m. at the school’s stadium, 800 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas; and Bonita High School will close out the District’s commencement celebrations with a 7 p.m. ceremony on Thursday, June 6 at Glenn Davis Stadium, 3102 D St., La Verne.
Lynwood Alumni Center to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting
The Lynwood Unified community is invited to join the grand opening celebration of the Lynwood Alumni Center – which will serve as a dedicated space for networking, mentorship, educational support and collaboration for current students and graduates – at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting with leaders from Lynwood Unified and the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation, live entertainment by the Lynwood High School band, artistic displays showcasing the talents of alumni artists and performers, and catering prepared by Lynwood High School culinary arts students. Guests will also have an opportunity to tour the center. The Alumni Center is located at 11387 Bullis Rd., Lynwood.
Porterville College President Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib, inspired by her own pivotal experience with a compassionate staff member during college, brought Caring Campus to her school to foster a community where students feel recognized and valued, leading to increased success for all students. The Institute for Evidence-Based Change created Caring Campus to provide college and university staff and faculty with the tools and resources needed to create a welcoming environment for students. By establishing a culture of care on campus, students are empowered to persist and succeed in their educational goals.
The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Mountain View High School’s (MVHS) Stadium, featuring a new rubberized track and field, bleachers, concession stands and restrooms, upgraded parking, and a grand stadium entrance. Local dignitaries, school officials, students, and community members will be present for the ceremony, which will include student performances, honorary speeches, and complimentary refreshments and food.
