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June 8, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 33
Crafton Hills College veteran graduates.
Crafton Hills College’s Veterans Resource Center honors Class of 2022 veteran grads. By Desert Star Staff YUCAIPA, Calif. -- Crafton Hills College’s (CHC) Class of 2022 veteran graduates were recognized during a lively ceremony on May 17. Hosted by the Veterans Resource Center (VRC),
the event was planned to honor each grad’s academic achievements and their service to the United States. “These are the veterans who stuck around through COVID, and because of their hard work, we are here today,”
remarked VRC services coordinator Steven Rush to kick off the celebration. Lisa Mills, a VRC counselor, and Cody Long, a mental health counselor at the center, took turns sharing stories about each graduate. In addition,
each veteran received a customized stole and cords from wearing during CHC’s campus-wide commencement ceremony on May 25. Alumni in attendance included Michael Hendrix, a Marine Corps veteran focused
on business administration, and Steve Rodriquez, an Army veteran studying radiologic technology and recently accepted into a rad tech program to continue his studies. Continues on Page 2
Mama’s House Hits A Winning Combination To Rave Reviews By Madeline Zuckerman Guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the recent Mama’s House First Annual Charity Golf Classic and Rat Pack Dinner Show held at the Indian Wells Country Club in Indian Wells. The event was indeed a party with a purpose, encompassing a day of golf followed by an elegant dinner show, proving to be a winning combination! The event was magical, the brainchild of three visionary Co-chairs, including Dr. Vincent Nola, Board Member of Mama’s House, Jeroen Sparreboom, and Yin Tchen. “With a great team dedicated to its success,
this First Annual Golf Classic & Dinner Show benefitting Mama’s House was indeed just that!” said Jan Lupia, Founder & Executive Director of Mama’s House. “We are thrilled to have a new signature event that will be even better year after year. We plan to sell out early for the 2023 Golf Classic and Dinner Show, with many guests having already set aside Friday, March 24, 2023, on their calendars! On behalf of our residents, Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, I am most grateful for the outpouring of support from so many, including many new
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LtoR: Dr. Vincent Nola, Event Co-chair, Patricia McDonnell, Honorary Co-founder, Art Lupia, Founding Partner, Yin Tchen, Event Co-chair, and Jeroen Sparreboom, Event Co-chair. Photo by Loretta Vlach.