Local Students Honored During Chamber Of Commerce 'Rising Stars' Event

ENCINITAS, CA — Four Encinitas students were honored during the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce's fourth Rising Star of the Month event of the school year.

The event recognized Hannah Eghtedari from Canyon Crest Academy, Michael Christensen from La Costa Canyon High School, Gloria Mateo Martinez from San Dieguito High School Academy, and Nataly Medina from Torrey Pines High School.

The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District. The students have "shown a promise and passion for community leadership and involvement, and embody outstanding qualities such as integrity, a commitment to their education, and the ability to overcome adversity," according to the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce partnered with MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus this school year to host and sponsor the monthly breakfasts. The students were recognized Dec. 6 and joined by their families, as well as school and government officials.

All Rising Star students will have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship that will be awarded in May at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce's annual Salute to Education event.