End of SHS era for class of 1989 in Shafter
The SHS graduating class of 1989 marks the end of four years of memories with finals, baccalaureate, and Grad Nite. The writer reflects on personal growth, teachers, coaches, and moments from gym to football field as the senior year closes and a new class steps up.
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SHS
Rekosh
Fortenberry
Herb Nuefeld
Bac
Lakers
Pistons
School and Finance Office
Bakersfield
Neyland
Shafter
Biggies
Generals
Shafter Pride
Wasco Tigers
Rudy Miranda
Jeanne Jarret
Christie of
David Armendariz
Time
Pat Bryant
Shafter Press
Yea
Accumu
Pat
Press
David
Susan Valdez
Stephen McFadden
Don Reed
Senior honors for Kim McCurdy at Shafter High
Kim McCurdy earns multiple scholarships at SHS including Bakersfield College President's Scottish Rite and Nichols Memorial awards. She maintains a 4.0 GPA, led SADD as president, served as CSF member and Colorguard captain, and plans to study liberal arts at Bakersfield College after summer survey work with Kern County Citrus Pest Control District.
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Kim McCurdy
Kern County Citrus Pest Control Dist
Bakersfield College
McCurdy
Howard and Mamie Nichols
Bank of America
Shafter Rotary
California Scholarship Federation
Kern County
Shafter High School
SHS
SADD
CSF
Steele
SHS student Bender to pursue college near English major
SHS student Bender earned a 3.26 GPA while active in bands Honor Choir yearbook staff newspaper and mock trial. She plans a summer job and aims for college majoring in English and German with a focus on foreign language, praising Mr Nichols for making math engaging.
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Bender
SHS
Haven from 6A to enjoy club’s family hosting
Patrick and Bryan have built confidence by organizing a pool play off and helping stage a club community dance for the Sober Graduation theme of Shafter High graduates. Plancencio says the environment is nurturing open and family oriented.
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Patrick
Bryan
Shafter High
Plancencio
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Harvest
High St
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Richland
Central Ave
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HAVEN
Santa Barbara Savings
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Columbus
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Center ST
Frazier Park
Los Padres OR
Wasco
7Th ST
Mojave
K” ST
Tehachapi
S. Robinson ST
Mountain Mesa
Lake Isabella
Kernville
Piate OR
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