Owl Spotlights: Profiles of Students and Alumni
Alexis Carlin
From motherhood in a pandemic to college success, Alexis Carlin is building a future in cosmetology and psychology to help others feel confident inside and out.
Rene Babich
After years of balancing school and motherhood, Rene Babich graduated from Citrus College and is now pursuing psychology at Cal Poly Pomona.
Jessie San
Student leader Jessie San began Citrus dual enrollment at 13, excelled in ASCC and PTK, and now plans to transfer from Citrus College to UCLA.
Emilio Pichardo
Emilio Pichardo, a music and history double major and Citrus Singer, shares his Citrus Story and goals to inspire, teach and continue his studies at CSU Fullerton.
Nayiri Baghdassarian
Citrus alumna Nayiri Baghdassarian turned campus leadership into a career in public policy, now serving the San Gabriel Valley with vision and drive.
Kevin Fermin
Once unsure of his path, Kevin Fermin found purpose at Citrus College. Now transferring to UCLA, he hopes to inspire future students as a history teacher.
Jennifer Castaneda
Inspired by childhood challenges, Jennifer Castaneda graduated from Citrus College and will transfer to Cal Poly Pomona to pursue her dream in education.
Christina Adamo
From a 23-year pause to new beginnings, Christina Adamo reignited her dream at Citrus College and is now on her way to Cal Poly Pomona this fall.
Daniel Hall-Macias
Citrus College grad Daniel Hall-Macias, who began dual enrollment at 13, earned two degrees and two certificates before transferring to UCLA this fall.
Isaac Lum
Citrus College student Isaac Lum, Phi Theta Kappa leader and Service Leader Award recipient, will transfer to UCLA to continue his academic journey.
Matthew Vinciguerra
One of six recipients chosen from nearly 500 applicants, Matthew Vinciguerra earned a Comevo scholarship that supports his education as he prepares for UC Irvine, medical school and a future in neurology.
Laura Diaz
Laura Diaz rebuilt her future through counseling, education and service, advancing from Citrus College to Cal Poly Pomona and earning a CSU Trustees' Award as she prepares for a career helping others.
Euin Lee
Academic excellence, honors achievement and community leadership helped Citrus College graduate Euin Lee secure a renewable UCLA scholarship and return to advise Alpha Gamma Sigma students.
Elina Hughes
With assistive communication technology and a distinctive historical perspective, Elina Hughes became the first student with a disability to present at HTCC and received an award for outstanding achievement.
Philippe Schicker
One of 10 Hites Transfer Scholarship recipients and 20 All-USA Academic Team members, Philippe Schicker earned national recognition for academic excellence, PTK leadership and community engagement.