Three Carpinteria High School seniors whose achievements span academics, leadership and community service have been selected as finalists for this year’s Jr. Carpinterian of the Year — each representing a unique story of perseverance, community impact and future promise.
The finalists — Crystal Echeverria, Edwin Hernandez and Valeria Pulido — all possess a deep commitment to giving back, from mentoring younger students and advocating for public health, to leading teams on and off the field and championing mental health awareness.While their accomplishments are extensive, what sets these students apart is how they’ve used their talents to uplift others — and how they plan to carry those lessons forward.
The Jr. Carpinterian of the Year will be announced at the upcoming Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 18, where one of the three seniors will be recognized…