Music
Nominated by Professor Kim Kamerin
'Bobby is a multi-talented musician. He is earning degrees in Music Industry Studies and Music and has distinguished himself in Chamber Singers, Music Theory, Piano, and MIS-1. Bobby is energetic, dependable, well-liked, and respected by his peers and instructors. He has remained steadfast in his goals through the pandemic and continues to be an asset to the Music and MIS programs at Norco College.'-Kim Kamerin
Kinesiology
Nominated by Professor Ruben Aguilar
'Brittney embodies the definition of being a servant leader. Through her empathetic leadership as Vice President of the Kinesiology Student Association (2022.) Brittney is a natural leader, and it showed last semester when she planned and organized a two-day conference at Cal State Long Beach with the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association.) With her leadership, 11 of our KSA students received a Foundations of Coaching Lifts certificate. Brittney is now our club President this semester and has grown our Kinesiology club from 23 members to over 40 new members. Brittney is a woman of honesty and integrity whose depth of character is a model for others to emulate: she is a success-driven, results-oriented, committed, hard-working individual who possesses determination when faced with adversity and reflects caring and empathy in her interactions with others. With all these leadership qualities, Brittney Sanchez is our 2023 Student of Distinction in the Kinesiology Department.'-Ruben Aguilar
Chemistry
Nominated by Professor Jody Tyler
'Clarissa decided to come back to school after staying at home to help raise her children. I had her in my Che-1B class in Spring 2022 and was excited to find out that she was a Chemistry major. She is a hard working student but she also has a delightful personality. She always has a smile on her face and enjoys interacting with others. Clarissa really enjoyed lab and she was always thorough in her work. After watching her positive interactions with others and seeing how she excelled in chemistry (she received an "A" in the class), I asked her to be my embedded Tutor for Fall 2022. In addition, I was able to obtain funds for her to also be a TA in my Che-1B lab. Students really loved her and felt comfortable asking her for help. Clarissa was such a huge support for me and students in the lab as it is very difficult for one instructor to be available for 32 students in a lab when the experiments are complex and students need extra support. Clarissa is a very intelligent individual, has an infectious personality and is a joy to be around. I hope you will support her in recognizing her as a Norco College Student of Distinction for 2022.'-Jody Tyler
Music Industry Studies
Nominated by Professor Brady Kerr
'Christopher “Marty” Sanchez is an exceptional example of what it means to be driven and dedicated. He currently holds down four jobs and a full academic schedule. He is the president of Battery, Norco College’s Drumline club, which he launched this semester. Not only did he spearhead the club’s creation, but he has also been dedicated to recruiting and building a community of inclusiveness, just like in his everyday life. His peers admire Marty for his artistic prowess, drum skills, positive energy, knowledge, and self-motivation. As his instructor, supervisor, and club advisor, I think Marty is, without question, a student of distinction with superpowers. Music Industry Studies is blessed to have him as an integral part of our program and a core member of the Studio Arts Ensemble.'-Brady Kerr
Architecture
Nominated by Professor Farshid Mirzaei
'Though Mesbah is the first time taking course with me, her great team playing, hard work and dedication to her study can be recognized easily. She is working part time also supporting her classmates when they need help. She is very active and aware of her class as whole. Always prepare herself before the class and goes beyond expectations. She should be recognized for all her hard work to be a light for her life and others.'-Farshid Mirzaei
English as a Second Language
Nominated by Professor Margarita Shirinian
'I met Teresa in class in Fall 2022. She enrolled in my advanced Grammar/Writing class. It was her first class at Norco College; actually, it was her first college class ever, and it was rather challenging for her. However, Teresa did her best every single day. She never missed any classes and was always ready in the morning with her completed assignments, questions, and a big smile on her face. She was always positive, motivated, and determined to listen and understand complex language phenomena. The most important was her realization that she didn't imagine her life without school any longer even though she was very busy with her family responsibilities, kids' activities, and a job as a cafeteria worker at the CNUSD. This semester, Teresa is in my class again. She exhibits the same great attitude and work ethics, and she is a pleasure to have in class. Teresa definitely deserves to be recognized.'-Margarita Shirinian
Physics
Nominated by Professor Lindsay Owens
'Zoey was the top student in my Physics 4B class (a calculus-based introductory-level course covering electromagnetism) in the Fall 2022 semester at Norco College. She is an incredibly hard worker and takes her schoolwork seriously while pursuing a degree in physics. Her 4.0 GPA provides evidence of her success. While she was my student, Zoey was always excited to share with me what she had heard about physics the media and often sought additional explanations or to talk through “what if’” scenarios. She is currently my embedded tutor for 4B this semester and represents all the hallmarks of a Norco student and a budding physicist.'-Lindsay Owens