San Bernardino Valley College hosted a robust cohort of over 600 high school students during its annual Senior Day event on April 10, offering a compelling glimpse into the collegiate experience as an SBVC Wolverine. Invitations were sent from the Outreach team to local high schools in the San Bernardino, Colton, and Rialto Unified School Districts as early as December 2023.
Attendees were treated to an enriching itinerary, encompassing keynote presentations, interactive workshops, a comprehensive resource fair, guided campus tours, and a luncheon. These curated activities aimed to provide prospective students with an introduction to the diverse academic, extracurricular, and support services available to students at SBVC.
The event garnered participation from a multitude of programs, including Athletics, Allied Health, and EOPS, underscoring a campus-wide commitment to student engagement and success that has been instrumental in amplifying the reach and impact of Senior Day. SBCCD Vice Chancellor of Educational and Student Support Services Dr. Nohemy Ornelas served as the keynote speaker at Senior Day. Her message to students was that “when times get tough, hang in there and believe in yourselves — because we believe in you!”
Justine Plemons, Outreach Coordinator, lauded the collaborative effort that underpinned the event’s success. The event is truly a “campus wide collaboration,” Plemons said. “We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the departments, divisions, and community vendors that made this event a success. A special thank you to our FYE Department for their continued contributions to our recruitment efforts. We are looking forward to Senior Day 2025.”
Since its inaugural inception in 2019, Senior Day has burgeoned into a hallmark occasion on SBVC’s academic calendar, witnessing a steady increase in attendance each year. Senior Day 2025 is anticipated to showcase the continued committment of SBVC in helping students get involved and succeed academically through community partnerships.
