Owl Spotlights: Profiles of Students and Alumni
Stevie Spencer
Stevie Spencer's resilience led her from a major knee injury to honors in athletics and academics at Citrus College, proving true student success.
Hamza El Lahib
Hamza El Lahib, a Citrus College political science major, presented at UC Berkeley's Honors Research Symposium and plans to transfer to a UC for his bachelor's.
Denicia Crutcher-Lyons
From Citrus College to published author, Denicia Crutcher-Lyons turned perseverance into purpose, co-writing a book on African American triumphs.
Julianna Gasca
Soccer player and student journalist Julianna Gasca thrived at Citrus College, speaking on a Women in Sports panel and preparing for a career in media.
Celine Ama
Celine Ama, Citrus College computer science student, is a semifinalist for the prestigious 2025 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
JiaJie Yang
JiaJie Yang, Citrus College computer science major, is a 2025 Cooke Transfer Scholarship semifinalist with plans to pursue AI and machine learning.
Sequoia Clark
Sequoia Clark, Citrus College EMT program graduate, passed her National Registry exam and is preparing for a future career in health care.
Ghadah "Gigi" Alobaidi
Architecture major Gigi Alobaidi found her passion at Citrus College and is working toward a future in innovative, sustainable community design.
STEM Innovators
Hands-on research led Citrus College STEM students to co-author a published study on plasma hydrogen combustion, showcasing real-world impact.
Ruby Kaiso D'Bansour
From Syria to Citrus College, Ruby Kaiso D'Bansour found community, learned English and is building a bright future through education and support.
Alexia Jimenez
First-generation college student Alexia Jimenez is thriving at Citrus College, leading projects, interning and preparing for a career in architecture.
Melissa Mendoza
Her journey wasn’t traditional, but Melissa Mendoza's perseverance led her to Citrus College nursing and a future as a NICU nurse.
Katie Stolo
Balancing full-time work and 19 credits, Katie Stolo persevered to earn her esthetician certificate and continues her degree at Citrus College.
Arlene Abundis
HarperCollins has published Into the Mighty Sea, the debut picture book by Citrus College alumna Arlene Abundis, inspired by her life journey.
Carol Contreras
USC-bound Carol Contreras, Citrus College graduate and criminal justice major, is pursuing her dream of becoming a licensed attorney.