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“Palomar made it possible for me to pursue my dream of helping people through research.” SAN MARCOS — When Joel Marroquin came to Palomar College at the age of 33, it was still difficult for him to walk. He had broken his back six months earlier in a workplace injury that forced him to re-evaluate…

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“Palomar made it possible for me to fulfill my dream of serving in law enforcement.” SAN MARCOS — Fourteen years ago, Jesus Montes came to Palomar College fresh out of high school and enrolled in his first Criminal Justice class. Within the year, he was manning the radio as a part-time dispatcher for the Palomar…

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“Palomar made it possible for me to earn my transfer degree while raising kids and using VA Benefits.” SAN MARCOS — When Lydia Keaty first arrived at Palomar College, the mother of two had already served five years in the Marine Corps, traveled the world, and discovered the career she wanted to pursue. Now all…

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“Palomar made it possible for me to determine my path to a rewarding career.” SAN MARCOS — From his first English class at Palomar College to his walk across the stage to receive his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), the path that Abelino Gregorio started following more than a decade ago on this campus has led…

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‘Palomar made it possible for me to earn my Bachelor of Science in a highly challenging field.’ SAN MARCOS — Jose Valencia graduated high school in 2007 like so many other students: not knowing what to do next, let alone what to do with the rest of his life. Fast forward 12 years, and Valencia…

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“Palomar made it possible for me to get a job in a male-dominated industry.” SAN MARCOS — For Ingrid Putman, the decision to pursue a career working on diesel-powered machines came easy. Born and raised in San Marcos, Putman grew up watching her father drive semi trucks and tackle complex mechanical projects. “I’ve always been…

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Kena Haun grew up on a farm in Southern Indiana and never went to high school. She came to Palomar in 2017, graduated last month with a 4.0 grade-point average, and will transfer to UC Berkeley this fall. SAN MARCOS — It was a cold day in Palmyra, Ind. when Kena Haun packed her car…

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