From a young age, books were more than just stories—they were lifelines. For Dalton Saban, reading offered comfort during tough times and ignited a lifelong passion for the written word. That love of literature grew into a calling: to uplift and inspire others through storytelling.
An English major with a minor in Creative Writing, Dalton describes writing as a window to serve others with new perspectives. “For me, writing is a way to connect with people—to help them feel seen, understood, and inspired,” he says.
His ultimate goal? To become a New York Times Best-Selling author and, one day, a Creative Writing professor, mentoring the next generation of storytellers.
A graduate of Irvine High School, Dalton chose to stay local after learning about IVC’s exceptional academic reputation.
“It was a no-brainer,” he says. “IVC is highly respected by UCs and other universities across the country.” His choice paid off: after excelling at IVC, he was accepted into UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Cal State Fullerton, and Brigham Young University—where he will transfer this fall.
His time at IVC has been marked by leadership, service, and academic excellence. Dalton has been named to the Dean’s List, works as a Student Ambassador for the Outreach department, and has played a key role in Preview Night, IVC’s signature event welcoming thousands of local high school students. He also had his work published in The Ear, IVC’s literary journal—an early milestone on his path to literary success.
One of the most defining experiences of Dalton’s life came before he even began college: a two-year volunteer mission in Honduras, where he learned resilience, compassion, and the power of connection—values that now inform his writing and approach to life.
His advice for future students is thoughtful and grounded in experience: “Remember that your time is precious. Balancing academics and personal life is essential. For me, success came from building a schedule, sticking to it, and giving myself time to both study and recharge. Trust the process. Stay organized, stay focused, and success will follow.”
With a heart for helping others and a gift for storytelling, Dalton Saban is ready to write the next chapter—one filled with purpose, inspiration, and bold ambition.