Kern County High School’s first graduates celebrated 1894
The article recalls Kern County High School’s 1894 graduation with three graduates. It notes Principal E F Goodyear and speakers May Stark Ella Fay and Adaline Nicolson, honors the early dream of a county high school, and outlines initial staffing budgets, building plans, and the school’s modest start before expanding to Kern High School District with 16 campuses and 16,000 students today. It also mentions the 1928 Shafter High School site approval with 15 acres on Central Avenue and bids from Symmes and Cuilimore.
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Kern County High School
Kern High
E.F. Goodyear
May Stark
Ella Fay
Adaline Nicolson
Californian
Kern County
Alfred Harrell
Catherine M. Crusoe
Philip Eden
Board of Education
E. F. Goodyear
University of California
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
F. W. Hickox
Elm Grove
G Street
14Th Street
F Street
13 Street
Bakersfield High School
Kern High School
Kern Coun
Shafter High School
The
Shafter Progress
Symmes and Cuilimore
Bakersfield
Central Avenue
W. B. Camp
Richland School District Launches Bilingual Classes
Richland School District forms bilingual classes for next year to enroll both bilingual and non bilingual students. Test scores show bilingual students match conventional programs academically and gain Spanish language and cultural enrichment. To enroll call 746-3904. contact Chris Frazier, program Specialist, for questions.
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Richland
Chris Frazier
Christian Business Men's luncheon speaker in Shafter
Doug Thompson, owner of Bakersfield Environmental Sanitation, will speak at Shafter Christian Business Men's Committee luncheon this Thursday May 24 at Yee's Steak House 563 James Street. Buffet lunch starts 12 noon, program 12:30 to 1. Open to all men. no invitation needed. Thompson grew up in Shafter and is well known locally.
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Doug Thompson
Bakersfield
Shafter
Christian Business Men's Committee
Thompson
Yee
James Street
Debs Twirl-A-Thon Planned in Kern County Park
The Desperado Debs of Kern County host a Twirl-a-thon at Stringham Park on May 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Twirlers from Bakersfield Shafter and Lake Isabella perform with ten minute breaks each hour. Proceeds fund members' summer baton camp. information via Sue Anderson at 366-4041 or the Shafter Recreation District.
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Desperado Debs
Kern County
Stringham Park
Bakersfield
Shafter
Lake Isabella
Sue Anderson
Shafter Recreation District
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery
Commission On Families
Cabot, Ltd
Board Room
E. Brundage Lane
Phil Keaggy
Randy Stonehill
Magic Mountain
Anderson Motor Parts to Retire After 26 Years
Elmer Anderson announces retirement effective June 1 1984 with Kenneth Paul of Ken Paul Farms taking over. Paul also runs Peterson Auto Supply Wasco and will keep the Anderson Motor Parts name. Alvidrez and residents are thanked for support. Wasco and Shafter accounts to be honored cross town.
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Elmer Anderson
Anderson Motor Parts
Kenneth Paul
Ken. Paul Farms
Peterson Auto Supply
Wasco
Elmer
Frank Alvidrez
Shafter
Ken Paul
Community events calendar Bakersfield area May June
Local listings by Pat Bryant outline events in Bakersfield and Kern County. Highlights include the Great American Melodrama Mercy Dodd at 206 China Grade Loop Bakersfield, Cal State Bakersfield theatre Shakespeare productions, Tehachapi Lilac Faire, Mavericks social dances, and various CSB Fine Arts performances. Also noted are book signings, park tours, and bus tours hosted by area groups with contact numbers for details.
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Pat Bryant
Mercy Dodd
China Grade Loop
Bakersfield
California
Madigan Gallery
Cal State Bakersfield
Hillman Memorial Aquatic Center
Buddy Landrum
Doug Davis
CSB
Dore Theatre
Cal State
Cal State Bakersfield English
Filoli Gardens
Woodside
Sunset Magazine
Silverton
Lower California
Arizona
Bryce and
Zion Parks
Shafter Aarp
Morro Bay
AARP
China
Ferry-Morse GT-A75 Grain Sorghum Seed Value
Ferry-Morse GT-A75 sorghum seed promises purity and germination from seed to sale. GT 475 proven heavy yields under stress, medium maturity for single or double cropping with area proven results and added profit potential.
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Ferry-Morse
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USDA
Debs
Wilson Rd
Tehachapi
Friends of Fact
Wible Road
Pete Deluna
Joel Bergman
Historical Society
Jarse
Paul Wiebe Shatter
Calif
Curtis Bergman Shatter
San Joaquin
Modesto
Bob Walston
Buttonwillow
Peter Andreotti
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