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Local students explore D.C through GEAR UP Pr og ram
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Seven high school students were selected from Cal State’s GEAR UP program to attend the National Council for Community and Education Partnership Conference (NCCEP). From left: Brianna Lopez, Pacific High School student; Ronald William, San Gorgonio High School student; Aria Honore, Middle College High School student; Jennifer Rubio, San Bernardino High School student; Brad Bolluyt, Cajon High School student; and Anthony Cipres Torres, Indian Springs High School student. By Shelby Horton
Boys & Gir ls Club to host Day for Kids
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an Bernardino City Unified School District high school students went on a trip of a lifetime to
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ARMC to host free cancer scr eenings
Washington D.C with the help of Cal State San Bernardino’s GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). Seven high school students were select-
ed from the program to attend the National Council for Community and Education Partnership Conference (NCCEP). GEAR UP program coordinators at their school nominated stu-
dents and were chosen based on attendance, GPA, personality and participation in the program. After being selected the seven students packed their bags for the GEAR UP, cont. on next pg.
SBHS 2018 - 19 Miss Cardinal contestants
Allysa Duque
Stephanie M. Galaviz
Lucia Vejar
Karina Leanos
Lucero Beltran
Karyna Robles
Katie Ortiz
Sofia Dominguez
Rosa Santana
Jessica Navarro
Biviana Vega
Marianela Vivar
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