Summer School Drives Teens to Skip Vacations
Michael Noble, 15, enrolls in geometry summer school to jump ahead to calculus, while 14-year-old Brenda Gonzalez repeats geometry to lift her B grade. Bakersfield students from the Step JPTA program work in the community for class credit and are paid minimum wage, with several proficiency courses in reading writing and math offered to prepare for the high school exam.
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City of Shafter Plans Task Force Change Drive
The City of Shafter has hired Jones to guide change under new conditions. A steering committee met to set five task force topics, assign chair staff divisions, and plan training logistics. Task force members were to be notified Thursday and steering staff meet Friday at the Veteran's Hall.
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Romero Named Assistant Principal at Primary School
Rosa Romero selected as assistant principal for the fall 1996 97 term at the Richland Lerdo district primary school. She serves as Title VII Coordinator of English Language Development Programs. She will replace Frances Garcia who moves to the junior high as associate principal.
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Trial testimony centers on Rollins case at Rodriguez Park
A market cashier described Rollins and his mother as potential witnesses while Tauzer argued witnesses could render a fair verdict. Rodriguez planned to meet Rollins at Rodriguez Park in Shafter after a phone call. Family testimony says Rodriguez prepared for the meeting, appeared in a good mood, and showered before. the defense claims no hard evidence ties his client to Rodriguez's death as the trial, expected to last four to six weeks, continues.
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