Joanna Rowland of El Camino Fundamental High School’s Class of 1996 is a children's author. Photo courtesy of the San Juan Unified School District

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The San Juan Education Foundation honors exceptional San Juan Unified School District alumni at the annual “An Evening with the STARS” gala on Oct. 10.

The gala not only celebrates and honors individuals who have made an impact on the district but also supports the San Juan Education Foundation by raising funds to provide San Juan Unified teachers and students with the resources and opportunities essential to academic success.

Melissa Lloyd of Mira Loma High School’s Class of 1990 is a Child Protective Services deputy director with Sacramento County. Photo courtesy of the San Juan Unified School District

The STARS Hall of Fame shines a spotlight on alumni who show excellence and creativity in their careers, inspired by a San Juan Unified District education. Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by the community, making this recognition especially meaningful.

This year’s honorees are Melissa Lloyd, Mira Loma High School’s Class of 1990, Child Protective Services deputy director at Sacramento County; Joanna Rowland, El Camino Fundamental High School’s Class of 1996, children's author; and Josh Emmett, El Camino High Fundamental School’s Class of 2003, mixed martial arts fighter.

Josh Emmett of El Camino High Fundamental School’s Class of 2003 is a mixed martial arts fighter. Photo courtesy of the San Juan Unified School District

Join the San Juan Unified School District in celebrating these honorees at the “An Evening with the STARS” gala from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Center at 2300, 2300 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento.

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets for the gala, visit online sanjuaneducationfoundation.ejoinme.org/EWTS2025.