Roadrunner Roll Call Reconnects Hundreds of Alumni - Crafton Hills College

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Publish Date: June 25, 2026

Team 3 Roadrunner Roll Call

Throughout the month of April, Crafton Hills College launched its first Alumni Outreach Campaign, a fun and collaborative effort designed to reconnect with former students and strengthen relationships with our growing alumni community. From April 1–30, five teams participated in a friendly competition to help locate alumni, update contact information, and gather stories about the lasting impact of Crafton.

The results exceeded expectations. Through outreach efforts, 377 alumni were reconnected — including 218 who updated their information and 159 alumni who were “found” and added to the Alumni Network. These reconnections help us better understand who our alumni are, where they are now, and the role Crafton continues to play in their journeys.

Teams used an impressive variety of outreach methods to reconnect with Roadrunners. Alumni were contacted through social media, email, workplace connections, and community organization affiliations. Team members attended local events and weren’t shy about asking, “Are you a Crafton alum?” Creative outreach efforts even included placing an ad in the newspaper and setting up a table in front of a local Stater Bros., proving that reconnecting with alumni takes both persistence and community spirit.

Congratulations go to Team 3, this year’s Alumni Outreach Campaign champions! Led by team captain David Avila, the winning team included Judy Cannon, Amy Minjares, Jenny Cunvong, Ivan Pena, and Giselle Cruz, whose outreach efforts helped make the campaign such a success.

One of the most exciting discoveries was the breadth of alumni represented. Nearly half of those reconnected attended Crafton in 2010 or more recently, while 13% graduated between 1970–1980, highlighting the deep and lasting connection generations of students have to the college.

As alumni shared updates and reflections, common themes emerged. Many described Crafton as a launching pad to a four-year institution or a direct pathway into meaningful careers. Alumni also fondly reflected on the people and places that shaped their experiences. Some of the most frequently remembered faculty and staff included Judy Cannon, Jim Holbrook, Amanda Ward, Jimmy Urbanovich, Steve Hellerman, Sam Truong, Dr. Brink, and Ericka Paddock, whose impact clearly left a lasting impression on students.

Another theme echoed throughout alumni responses was appreciation for Crafton’s beautiful campus, with many recalling the setting as an important and memorable part of their college experience.

While the campaign has concluded, the work of reconnecting with alumni continues. Lessons learned from this outreach effort will help shape a future alumni campaign. In the meantime, Crafton is always collecting alumni contact information, updates, and stories through the Alumni page. Every story shared helps strengthen the Roadrunner community and celebrate the many paths that begin at Crafton. Please help us to stay connected by sharing your story or encouraging others to sign up for the FREE AlumniNetwork and stay connected at www.craftonhills.edu/alumni.