Masonic Life Network

Since 1920, Freemasons in California continue to celebrate free, public education. Then Grand Master of Masons of California and Superintendent of Public Education, John Swett, declared the month of April as Public Schools Observance Month and urged all Lodges and the Brethren to conduct programs which support their local schools. Temescal Palms Lodge #314 Free and Accepted Masons in Corona has a long-standing relationship with the Corona-Norco Unified School District in this endeavor. The evening of April 28, 2015 saw Worshipful Master Virgil Mink and the Brethren honor eight students, one from each of the District high schools, Teachers of the Year, and other exemplary adult employees.  Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Brethren and Ladies of the Lodge, each student was awarded  two hundred dollars towards their future endeavors, and each honoree received certificates from the Lodge, City of Corona, State Senator Richard Roth, and Congressman Ken Calvert. Among those present were School Board members John Zickefoose, Cathy Sciortino, and Mary Ybarra; Superintendent Michael Lin, Deputy Superintendent Sheri Mata, Assistant Superintendents Sam Buenrostro and Lisa Simon, and Assistant to the Superintendent Linda White.