Fall 2020 a Bakersfield Christian High School Community Magazine and Annual Report

A BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND ANNUAL REPORT | FALL 2020 A BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND ANNUAL REPORT

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Average Core Class 18.5 Size 13 Honors Classes 15 Advanced Placement Classes features 2 Eagle University Classes 5 ��Student Centered, Grace Forward (dual enrollment at CUI) 9 ��Still Soaring Above National Averages

16 ��All the Way to State: Q&A with Coach Carr Full & 19 Part-time 19 ��Undisputed Champions 35 Faculty

Accreditation sections 4 ��Message from the Board Chair Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 5 ��Academics Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 11 ��Student Life 14 ��Visual and Performing Arts 21 ��Athletics 23 ��Eagles Club 24 ��Class of 2020 29 ��Alumni Updates 5 32 ��Fiscal Year Giving “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, PUBLISHED BY that through endurance and Bakersfield Christian High School Advancement Department 12775 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93314 through the encouragement of the (661) 410-7000 • (661) 410-7007 Fax • [email protected] BakersfieldChristian.com

Scriptures we might have hope.” CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Emma Wilson, student photographer

Romans 15:4 GRAPHIC DESIGN Jessica Bloom Creative 14

BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 3 ACADEMICS MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

BCHS EXECUTIVE Now More Than Ever LEADERSHIP TEAM John Buetow President Now more than ever, BCHS is Student Centered, responding to a changing world while Karen Dierks remaining firmly rooted in the best of Vice President of Advancement our traditions. BCHS has never been more resolute in its mission to offer the Steven Chai Vice President of Academic Growth Bakersfield area a nondenominational Gr ace Forward school of excellence providing a biblically Nate Thiessen based education. Although we now Vice President of Student Life find ourselves with challenges and Blake Van Der Schaaf opportunities that have never before been Athletic Director n March, as the realization grew that imagined, BCHS continues to be intently COVID-19 (COVID) could upend education focused on, and appreciative of, its as BCHS knew it, the school reimagined growing relevance in Christian education. BCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Iand reinvented teaching and learning. COVID This begins with our families and extends Tim Scanlon, Chair to every aspect of the school. Never Tim Scanlon, Chair impacted every aspect of life, especially personal interactions. However, it did not stop before has BCHS’ continued success John Penrose, Vice Chair been so dependent upon the coordinated teamwork and effort of our entire BCHS from providing an excellent academic community, and the unselfish response of each and everyone involved been Jenn DeBoer, Secretary experience for its students. so critical. At the onset of the pandemic, BCHS ably shifted John D. Duffield, Treasurer from on-campus classroom delivery to remote God continues to bless our campus with the talent, leadership, and vision Joel Andreesen digital instruction. Student learning remained to serve our constituents at the highest levels. I hope that you will join me strong and teachers discovered innovative in continuing to give strong support to the ongoing growth and vitality of Carrie Balfanz ways to engage with their classes. Through a BCHS by engaging with us in whatever ways you are able. Now more than variety of digital platforms, the school provided ever, your time, expertise, insight and financial support are critical to ensure Courtney (Mayo) Dunbar asynchronous learning with limited interruption that BCHS fills the needs of our families in ways that God has ordained. Now to curriculum, and initiated opportunities for Paul Pavletich more than ever, Bakersfield needs BCHS to maintain its role as a leader in social engagement and enrichment. Additionally, education while striving to be accessible to all families that desire a Christian Dave Rooke spiritual formation was supported through education. Thank you for your continued blessings on this very special frequent devotions and virtual conversations. school! Mike Sampley Through perseverance and God’s grace, the BCHS community not only survived the 2019-20 school Marci Wattenbarger Sincerely, year, but also thrived. Impact Magazine interviewed Becky Wilson, Math Department; Jacob Montecino, English Department; and Steven Chai, Vice President of Academic Growth to get their perspectives on this challenging time period. Tim Scanlon STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND NONPROFIT: Bakersfield Christian Chair, BCHS Board of Directors High School shall not discriminate continued on page 6 against any applicant, according equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, sex, color, ethnic or national origin. BCHS is a nonprofit corporation established July 24, 1986 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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who might miss a significant period of time and academically. COVID made such We supplied catered “to go” meals from due to COVID. I look forward to repurposing relationship-building difficult. However, our Frugatti’s for all of the families of seniors these same tools in the future to help my teachers remained committed to making being honored. As a school family, we classes.” relationship-building a cornerstone of our watched the awards ceremony from digital platform.” home, cheering for each other from the Educational Delivery Wilson shared her thoughts and comfort of our living rooms!” Chai reported, “In the spring, we observations on her students’ mental Overall, this global pandemic has completed significant research and health, “Watching the process of online given BCHS the opportunity to see things determined that video-conferencing learning roll out, I saw how much more in a new way. Chai concluded, “We can (synchronous) was not the most effective empathetic I needed to be to my students. dream again. We can rewrite. We can way to engage in digital learning. Instead, we I think the untold story in all of this is the start fresh. What a blessing it is to be in chose to utilize almost entirely asynchronous negative impact on our teenagers which a place where we can dream about what education – where students received daily COVID will likely have…especially long- can be, rather than complain about what lessons from their teachers and completed term. There’s anxiety among our students we can’t do.” the work at their own pace as their household now…it’s something we’ll have to be aware realities allowed. The feedback we received of as teachers.” from our parents and students relating to our usage of asynchronous education was Creativity quite positive. Generally, they enjoyed the As the months unfolded, organizational Spring Cancellations Mr. Monetecino Teaching Style autonomy which this mode of learning and programmatic creativity was crucial. n All Spring Sports – Basketball State holds office hours “Transitioning to digital learning pushed provided.” Chai shared a few ways this creativity was Championship game, swim, dive, baseball, and facilitates Zoom evidenced, “The production of chapel was a meetings with me back to being a first-year teacher again,” softball, boys golf, and boys tennis remarked Montecino. “It made me think of great example of resourcefulness. It evolved students. Social and Emotional n Boondog Olympics how to present things in a relevant way… Challenges from a quick daily devotion to a full-blown n how do I make things interesting; how do The social and emotional challenges video production that incorporated students Prom I communicate things properly; how do I sparked through the COVID pandemic have and faculty. It was truly impressive how n Powder-Puff been acute. Chai remarked on this challenge, quickly our spiritual life team pivoted from interact with my students and let them know I n Iron Man care about their well-being?” “Each teacher maintained daily virtual a traditional to a non-traditional delivery n Spring Musical Reflecting upon her evolving instructional office hours – these times allowed not only method. Another example of programmatic methods, Wilson indicated, “My teaching for academic coaching to occur, but also creativity could be seen in our Eagle n Travel Club trip to Greece Excellence Banquet – where seniors are style obviously had to change from my for needed emotional support to be made n Honors Academy college tour traditional classroom flow to the development available for our students. We know that honored with scholarships and awards. n Hamilton field trip of new technology-driven strategies – positive relationships are critical in student The traditional catered banquet in the gym methodologies which would benefit students development – emotionally, spiritually transformed into a YouTube premier event. n Talent Show

TIMELINE MARCH 8 executive MARCH 11 first MARCH 11 faculty MARCH MARCH 13 MARCH 15 MARCH 17 MARCH 18 MARCH 30 leadership met communication to gathered to 12 faculty dress rehearsal decision to close non-instructional remote digital announcement to OF EVENTS to discuss how parents regarding establish a remote prepared for students school and day for faculty to learning began in continue remote COVID might impact COVID and California digital learning remote digital and teachers in operate virtually prepare for remote earnest digital learning education Public Health game plan lessons remote digital digital learning until May 4 guidelines learning

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Life Can Change In An Instant AP EXAM & SAT SCORES COVID had an immediate impact on student life. Just “It was an adjustment. However, it was an easy transition Still Soaring Above National Averages as students were making plans for spirit week and going because of how well BCHS prepared us even before it to the state championship basketball game, the reality of began. We had days where we practiced what it would be COVID intervened. like if we were digital learning. Plus, our teachers stayed The change in outlook was stark. Junior Lilah Lucas in close contact with us. So, while it was definitely an While schools across America struggled to meet shared her thoughts. As a people-person, Lilah struggled adjustment socially, academically the transition was pretty the challenges of COVID in the Spring of 2020, with the isolation from her peers: “It took away the social smooth.” Bakersfield Christian students and teachers once aspect of school-life which I really enjoyed. And it affected Lilah was quick to point out a silver lining during the again scored above national averages on Advanced the very close one-on-one learning that is such a privilege lockdown as well, “One good thing that can stem from it Placement Exams and the SAT. Despite having to at BCHS. I think what impacted me the most, though, (the lockdown) is learning how to work on my own and be adapt to a myriad of changes, BCHS students not was that social side and not having close relationships more independent. That is something that definitely has only averaged 19 percentage points higher than with other students and teachers as we had prior to the helped me and I know it will continue to help me in the national averages on AP Exams, but also exceeded shutdown.” future…becoming somebody who can be self-motivated its own pass rate from the prior year. This only Aside from the social life slowdown, Lilah said she was and who can be driven on my own without being pushed further cements that BCHS is truly a school where able to fully engage in her academics even from home. from behind by my teachers.” success is not defined by past laurels, but by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to improvement every year.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not

your hearts be troubled, PARENT PARTNERSHIP CLASS OF 2020 AP EXAM PASS RATE SAT SCORE neither let them be afraid.” BCHS Average National Average BCHS Average National Average

John 14:27 Dear BCHS Staff and Teachers, 83% 85% 1170 1170

74% 1140 I wanted to thank you personally for investing in my daughter over the past four years. The 1068 1059 66% 1051 countless hours of prepping, teaching and tutoring have been outstanding. The “therapy 64% sessions” and “advice chats” have been priceless! My daughter has loved BCHS for so many 57% reasons…but as a mom I have seen her spiritual boldness and relationship with Jesus grow exponentially. The office staff treat her like a daughter and I’m forever grateful. I know this year is ending not as we expected, but selfishly, I’m so glad to have her home…I haven’t seen her in three and a half years and this time as a family warms my heart. Thank you for expecting excellence and pushing my girl to be more and do more! We love BCHS!

Love in Him, 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Class of Class of Class of BCHS Senior Parent 2020 2018 2019 2020 AP Pass Rate is the percentage of test takers who scored 3 or above on a 5-point scale Based on a maximum score of 1600

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FORENSICS Follow First … Then Lead hristian spiritual growth is indeed emphasized on a daily basis at BCHS. The Forensics team participated in local tournaments primarily C However, during Spiritual Emphasis Week, an additional focus is placed in Policy and Congress debate. The top speaker was Abigail Cook; upon this vital aspect of school ministry. During this specific time period, Joe the top debater was Sam Baldovinos. Both of these students were Cabalka, Director of Spiritual Formation, plans a daily chapel and schedules also involved in various public speaking positions throughout the additional opportunities for community prayer and reflection. With the focus community. of the week being “Therefore, Go” from Matthew 28:19, Mr. Cabalka lined Cook was an officer in FFA and Baldovinos is currently a member of up guest speakers for each day who each shared God’s Word and personal the City Youth Commission with our Bakersfield City Council members. stories of “Therefore, Go” moments in their lives. “It’s our desire to create Christ followers who are mature and confident in their faith to go and spread the Gospel as commanded in the Bible,” remarks Cabalka.

ROBOTICS

The Robotics students focused on improving their skills and set-up new programming software. Five teams, representing 21 students, competed in tournaments throughout the school year. Their results in these tournaments provided essential motivation for their ongoing success. One team comprised of students Dylan Amos, Josh Cox, Mason Hoover, and Luke Perri finished runner-up in the alliance league championship. Additionally, BCHS was honored to be named as a host for one of the league’s tournaments.

FFA n Emily Wise earned Champion Black Cross, overall n Mia Torigiani earned Champion Dark Cross, Supreme Grand Champion Market Steer, and 2nd place Champion FFA, Supreme Grand Champion Stand Up to Cancer Club in Showmanship. Independent Showmanship. Every year, in partnership with the local chapter of the n Holly Rudnick earned 2nd in her class and Reserved n Aly Rooke received 3rd in her market class with her Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), 12-15 county-wide Breed Champion Open Beef Replacement Heifer. steer, Louise. “Student of the Year” teams compete, all with the goal of n Savanah Downs earned 1st and 4th in class with her n Olivia Penner received 2nd and 5th place in Clover raising money for blood cancer research. Mikaela Bidart and Iman market hogs. With her petite floret, she received 1st Leaf Barrel Pattern, 5th in Pole Bending, 3rd in Speed Abumeri represented BCHS and took first place in Kern County place and Best of Bridal Bouquet arrangements also Barrels and 4th in Bi-Wrangle and Quad-Wrangle by raising $116,612. earned 1st place, Best of Class, and Best in Division. Her Challenges. We are so proud of their hard work and efforts to raise such Shabby Chic arrangement also received 1st place, Best n Emma Fabbri received 3rd in English Equitation, a tremendous amount of money for LLS. Well done! of Class, Best of Division and Best of Show. 1st in English Pleasure and Hunter Track.

10 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 11 Community Service Every year we provide our Bible classes with community service opportunities. This year we equipped our students to serve Campus Project at Rosewood Senior Care, Munsey Elementary School and even Community Service their own BCHS community with beautifying the campus. Bible Class Homecoming Fun

Munsey Elementary School Outreach

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DEMO E L A GRAPHICS M n Caucasian 52% (Non-Hispanic Origin) 483 n Hispanic 13% “We love because Total Student ENROLLMENT n Asian 8% Enrollment BY GRADE LEVEL n Other 4% he first loved us.” n Domestic, Full-time (end of year) n African American 3% Students 95% Seniors . . . . . 91 n Native American 1% 1 John 4:19 n International Students 2% Juniors . . . . .137 No response 19% n Independent Academic Sophomores . . 123 Program (IAP) Students 3% Freshmen . . . 132 12 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ROBIN HOOD VIA ARTE In her first year at BCHS, theatre teacher Mendy Leyendecker directed A Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, written by Mary Lynn Dobson. This comedic The Bakersfield Museum of Art hosts the take on the classic Robin Hood story was narrated by Sonnet Haddad and featured Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival, held at the talents of Cade Schweitzer, as Robin Hood, with his Lady The Marketplace, in the fall of each year. Under Marian, played by Sydney Dameron. Opposite the hero were the banner of the BCHS Art Club, students the Sheriff of Nottingham, played by Gabe Garcia, and the evil Hailey Amos, Emma Bloemhof, Hannah Pierce, Prince John, played by Austin Dunn. Melissa Shaffer, Amelia Sorci, and Sarah Energetic, joyful, and supported by a large cast, this Washburn participated in the annual event which production was a welcome introduction to the vision encourages young artists to publicly display their Mendy Leyendecker has for the program at BCHS. talents to share with the community. BCHS is honored to participate in this community activity.

KERN COUNTY AP ART HONOR BAND For the second consecutive year, Kern County Superintendent of Schools provides 100% of the BCHS AP Drawing class advanced music students the opportunity to passed the AP Drawing Exam. The perform with other youth throughout the area artists of the AP Art program are through the Honor Band program. BCHS musicians able to focus on their process and Christopher Allen, Mallory Phillips, and Madison connection to art. Under the tutelage Porter had the privilege of performing for the of faculty member Scott Joseph, community at the 2020 Grand Night concert. It was artists are encouraged to push their a great success – way to go, Eagles! skills forward, as well as reflect on their progress. “It’s not enough to just create art of a high standard. We are looking at how we get to that point – how we, as artists, make conscious decisions while creating our art and what we want our art to convey to Fine others,” says Joseph. Arts 61% 21 Student Fine Arts 6 Visual Arts Classes Participation Classes 4 Technical Arts Classes in Visual & 11 Entry Level 4 Theater Classes Performing Arts 10 Advanced Level 7 Music Classes

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Early in the season, did you feel there was the only thing that differed week in and week out was that we noticed the weather changing! something special about this team? Every year I create a bracket in my office; on I definitely knew these guys had that “it”… top of every game on the bracket was a puzzle that special quality inside of them. There are piece of a championship ring. So, every time years as a coach you just get blessed with the we won a game in the playoffs, David Steele right mix of players, attitudes, competitiveness, (’20) would come in and place that puzzle piece and passion. These guys loved to lift; they together. I’ll never forget the night we won our loved to play ball; they constantly competed second Valley title in five years. Steele put that in everything; they loved when each other had puzzle piece together…the kids had a blast, had their own personal success…the 2019 Eagles music playing…it was a ton of fun! had that “it” factor for sure. When we won the following week and punched our ticket to the state championship Tell the readers about your season. game, it was one of the most exciting times. After the game, as we watched the guys It was legendary! It was an honor to bring this celebrate, meet in the endzone, and then heard school its first state championship in football. them talk to each other about it not being Earlier in the season, we had a letdown versus over…I knew whomever we played next was Ridgeview and lost our first league game in six going to have a rough time with us. Our young years. That was an eye-opening experience. It men’s attitudes and mindsets were those of “There are years as a coach you just get blessed with the right showed these men that they could be beat at champions. any time if they did not bring their A game every mix of players, attitudes, competitiveness, and passion.” day. The moment I knew this was going to be — Coach Darren Carr a different year was after that game. The guys What does this state title mean to our school? “For the moment all were very upset with themselves. I have never Well, hopefully, it means something to seen a group of young men take their game to everyone. We are so appreciative for anyone discipline seems painful the next level in terms of staying late, coming who has mowed the field, chalked the lines, early, and watching more film. Long story short, fed our young men, wrapped an ankle, tutors, rather than pleasant, but this season was determined by a fork-in-the- teachers, and every faculty and staff member later it yields the peaceful road that night at Ridgeview. They had to decide that ever did anything for these young men… to not let it happen again, or to feel sorry for hopefully they can look at that banner on the fruit of righteousness themselves. They decided to take the harder gym every day and know they helped put that All the Way to State: Q&A with Coach Carr road, the less traveled road, of facing adversity there. Our students can walk around town and to those who have been and not running from it, and then, they never wear their BCHS gear with pride, knowing that trained by it.” find its footing. “All the guys just got hot at the looked back. their team is a champion. We appreciate all the ur Bakersfield Christian High School football team won crazy Eagle students. We heard you every game same time,” said BCHS Athletic Director, Blake Hebrews 12:11 Oits first state football championship, defeating the Van Der Schaaf. A strong balance of running and Tell the readers about your postseason and the and we thank you! Rancho Cotate Cougars 42-21 on December 14, 2019. The passing allowed the Eagles to dominate and take road to the championship game. control of the game. What does this state title mean for you game was played north of San Francisco at the Rancho Preseason, league, postseason, etcetera, are Coach Darren Carr has taken the Eagles to personally? Cotate home field. the state championship game twice now with all the same to us…they really are. I’m the kind two very different outcomes. In 2016, the Eagles of guy who truly doesn’t care one bit about who Personally, I felt incredibly blessed. When you The competition got off to a tough start for BCHS hosted the state title game but came up short by we play – where or when – and we preach that to reach the pinnacle of your job, you automatically as penalties and turnovers set the team back 14-7 at a 31-7 score. But 2019 was the Eagles’ moment! our young men…it doesn’t matter. We coach the go right back to work to get there again. halftime. However, in the second half, the Eagle defense “I’m really happy for that group of seniors. same; we practice the same; we are very much After the game and during the drive home, shut-down the Cougars, allowing the BCHS offense to Ultimately, when you win your last game you creatures of habit on this campus. We constantly you have time to think. I recalled all the late ever play, it’s always a good feeling,” stated Van compete with ourselves. Come out; do what we nights and early mornings that people don’t Der Schaaf. ask you to do every day; play with passion and see – the time that is put in by all of our Coach Carr sat down with Impact Magazine – make sure you bring it on Friday night. Honestly, coaches and players, the hours upon hours here’s what he had to say: continued on page 18

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upon hours of film we watched as coaches, the writer’s cramps from drawing up plays and coverages, and the headaches from thinking too much about what we should and shouldn’t put into the game plan. The smiles on all the coaches’ and players’ faces were so incredible…that made all those mornings and nights worth every second. UNDIUNDISPUTEDSPUTED “for while bodily Tell me a story about a particular game training is of some or student. It’s so hard to pick one story. All I can value, godliness is of say is that all these guys were a bunch one league game in five years, and have played of characters. I don’t think I ever laughed value in every way, as in two state championship games (winning CHACHAMPIONSMPIONS so much in one season. We liked to work one). It’s up to the young men coming up to extremely hard, but when doing that you it holds promise for the carry on this legacy. That’s done by putting God he boys varsity basketball season have to make it a fun environment. I’ll never first in everything they do, on and off the field, began rather nondescriptly with present life and also for forget the faces, laughs, talks, funny stories and working extremely hard in the classroom. conditioning in the fall followed by told, the roast sessions on Saturdays during T the life to come.” film – you definitely had to have thick skin early season practices. Coach Garrett and a great attitude on Saturdays with this How did your team prepare spiritually? Brown recognized the potential of his 1 Timothy 4:8 squad. We had ups and downs as all teams Every Tuesday we would start our week student-athletes in those early weeks and do. But just the smiles and the laughs and with a team Bible study. Coach Wingle would the possibility of a record-breaking season. the relationships that were built go further share a scripture, a video, or invite a speaker. The team went through growing pains than 2019. I hope these young men never We emphasized to these young men that their early on – one team’s success can be another forget the great times they had here! It was walk with Christ was the most important thing. team’s challenge. As the varsity football team as authentic and as real and as loving as you As a coaching staff, we modeled that by putting continued its state championship season, dual get on an athletic team. it first before anything we did on the field. sport athletes were delayed from starting their Before practice on Wednesdays, our coaches basketball campaign. But as December rolled What does this mean for the future of would rotate and share a word with the team into January, the team’s performance gelled as that was on their heart. I’m so thankful for the it quickly went from a .500 record to winning football at BCHS? coaches who poured their hearts into these 24 of the next 26 games – completing an The bar has been set. We’ve won over young men this season. We had a prayer circle undefeated league season. 50 games in five years, have been to three before we ever did ANYTHING – every day. We continued on page 20 Valley title games (winning two), have lost always took Jesus with us and tried our best to represent Him. Anything else you want to add? I’m just so thankful to be a part of this school. We do things the right way and God has richly blessed us. Hopefully we carried ourselves in a way that makes our school proud. We aren’t always perfect and we’ve had ups and downs, but we’ve never lost sight of what’s important and that’s Jesus Christ. t Jayden Huggins rises p Ben Yurosek caps a dual above his opponent from championship senior Tulare Western. athletic campaign.

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The momentum continued as the team enjoyed a Buetow said. “When we are able to celebrate, due to the 62-44 win against Hoover High School in the Valley lifting of social distancing, we absolutely will. But to stop THE SCOREBOARD Championship game at Selland Arena in Fresno. This there…to not be able to declare these student-athletes as Valley title sealed the several year pursuit of such an co-champions, stops a very significant step short of what accomplishment, with the previous two campaigns they deserve.” having ended with a runner-up showing. The CIF has subsequently steadfastly held to its The team’s success then continued in the state decision to leave the championship title vacant. We at playoffs with three consecutive home victories before BCHS, though, proudly celebrate the 2019-20 BCHS boys packed crowds, followed by a road victory over basketball team as our state champions. According to Pallisades in the state semifinal. Then, three days before Brown, “We believe we had an excellent chance to win it. the Eagles’ state championship game, COVID realities Obviously, that’s difficult to say, and we don’t control it. came into play. Official news from the CIF indicated I’m looking forward to next year’s season and doing it all the cancellation of the state championship game. over again. Next time, hopefully we’ll get to play the game Coach Brown was at work when the news broke, “I was in Sacramento and the only thing better than doing it once devastated. We were so focused on the task at hand and is doing it twice! We will be really good again. The only what we were trying to do. Nothing was going to get in thing harder than winning is sustaining it, so that’ll be the the way of us completing what we set out to accomplish. goal for us.” Starting point guard Seth Marantos shares But then a global pandemic got in the way.” his feelings, “Although we didn’t get to play the game, we Further upsetting our students and coaches, the knew what was going to happen…we would have come CIF soon announced they would not even recognize out victorious. We’ll always be state champions at heart.” the teams who made it to these final games as co- Our BCHS community couldn’t agree more! champions. School President John Buetow reacted With this basketball championship in hand, the football to this news with great disappointment, stating: “I’ve and boys basketball programs completed a rare sweep been encouraged by the CIF to focus upon celebrating of two state titles, putting BCHS in the record books for the regional championship victory with our city and this incredibly rare feat. We are so proud of these student- STATE community… in other words, focus upon the positives,” athletes! CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 DECLARED CIF Central Section Title Volleyball 1 UNDECLARED CIF CHAMPIONSHIPS LEAGUE TITLES 3 4 INDIVIDUAL LEAGUE TITLES FIRST TEAM “I have said these things to you, that in me you may JIM TYACK AWARD LEAGUE SELECTIONS 3 have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. (KERN COUNTY’S BEST ATHLETE) 32 BEN YUROSEK But take heart; I have overcome the world.” *2nd athlete ever in Bakersfield FIRST TEAM ALL-AREA SELECTIONS history to win All-Area POY in both football and 11 John 16:33 basketball FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE SELECTIONS 20 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 3 ATHLETICS

California Interscholastic Federation All-Area First Team Selections League First Team Selections State Title Boys Basketball Girls Tennis Boys Basketball Boys Soccer Football coached by Darren Carr Lendl Henderson Lauren Buetow Lendl Henderson (MVP) Julius Salinas Thank You Eagles Club Members, Seth Marantos Breanna Hiebert Seth Marantos Girls Soccer Undeclared California Interscholastic Ben Yurosek (POY) Volleyball Ben Yurosek Federation State Title Sydney Carrieri Sponsors and Donors Girls Basketball Ashley Herman Christina Evans Boys Basketball coached by Garrett Brown Girls Basketball Dami Sule Dami Sule Volleyball EAGLES CLUB 2019-20 $2,500 and above $500 and above Debbie Becket Wes McDonald Football Gwyneth Bouma Kirk Bowyer Casey Minnear California Interscholastic Federation Football EXECUTIVE BOARD Heather Cook Randy Bloemhof Central Section Titles Donovan Foster Evan Cloyd Ashley Herman (MVP) Aaron Breaux Jeff Murphey Megan Raymond Ted Bloemhof Boys Basketball coached by Garrett Brown Chris Gutierrez Noah Doss Alexandra Johnson Angelica Cervantes Phil Pierre President Mattie Hunsaker Football coached by Darren Carr Dylan Parcher Donovan Foster Lexie Reynish $1,000 and above Heather Cleveland Devin Radney Ben Yurosek (POY) Addie Schaefer Mark Kovacevich Volleyball coached by Matt Touchstone Dominic Gamboni Derek Yurosek Andy Anzaldo Sharon Cory Heidi Rangel Chris Gutierrez Vice President John Miller Boys Water Polo Craig Braun Bill Davis Mark Ratekin Carter Lynch Lance Patton South Yosemite League Titles Michael Rahal Stacy Parcher Mike Dillon Dirt Designs Julia Salinas Dylan Parcher Jill Pickett Boys Basketball coached by Garrett Brown Brian Schuler Secretary Andrew Dreyer Jose Gonzales Jake Sherley Isaiah Rubio Mark Schaefer Football coached by Darren Carr Class of 2020 Athletes playing in Travis Ellis Ronnie Simril Girls Water Polo Jennifer Faughn Luciano Gonzalez Juliet Smith Girls Tennis coached by Tyler Thoms College Donald Fowler Leo Selgado David Steele Chloe McKay Treasurer Gilbert Granillo Michelle Torigiani Volleyball coached by Matt Touchstone Christina Evans, The Master’s University John Underwood Carter Lynch, University of California, David Stevensen Emily Wise Marisol O’Neil Benjamin Ha Cristobal Torres Matthew Wilson Up to $500 Berkeley Ben Yurosek (MVP) Advertising, Marketing, Field Signs Don Hargis Ismael Villalobos ABCA Academic Excellence Award Elizabeth Rehkopf, Fresno Pacific University Brittany Amos Jaime Jimenez Sonya Villalobos Baseball Girls Golf COMMITTEE CHAIRS Ben Yurosek, Stanford University Scott and Lisa Apple Rin Kimsey Cliff Watts Kendall Chao The family’s name is Julius Salinas, Rose Hulman University Julia Salinas combined with the Peter Ashton Lauren Daniel Mikaela Cadena Mary Knopf William White Individual League Titles business name when more Rochelle Balaban Maddy DeBoer Due to the pandemic, Membership than one family member Michael Knopf Justin Wilson Sheri Ballard Girls Tennis Ava Versteeg Spring 2020 sports is a voting member of the Debbie Macioci Jennifer Young Jodi Russell Eagles Club. Debbie Banducci Breanna Hiebert Coach Awards did not finish their Social Media Kristin Maniaci Jacqueline Benshoof and Hannah Kratt Garrett Brown, All Area Coach of the Year, league play. (doubles) boys basketball Rae Anne DeBoer Darren Carr, All Area Coach of the Year, Barn Dance Wrestling football Brian Schuler

All-State First Team Selections Football Ben Yurosek Boys Basketball Player of the Year & 2019-20 Purchases Lendl Henderson (4A All State 1st Team) Cal-Hi Sports Honors to Enhance the Athletic Program Ben Yurosek (4A All State 1st Team) 2019-20 FUNDS RAISED BVarsity All-Area Football EQUIPMENT AMOUNT Defensive Player of the Year Ben Yurosek Spirit Kits $12,378.31 rships & Sp be ons Uniforms $19,192.29 em or Cal-Hi Sports Grid-Hoop State M sh Equipment $20,928.46 ip Player of the Year s 71% STUDENT

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F 3 u 7 Player of the Year Bank Charges $1,993.69 n d $94,770 IN ATHLETICS Ben Yurosek ra Hudl $10,496.76 i se rs Supplies/Other $410.74 $ 27 NUMBER OF SPORTS 22 Van Lease $7,254.84 ,399 BOYS SPORTS 11 Wish List - Asset Purchases $0.00 M GIRLS SPORTS 11 Total Expenses $81,551.78 erchandise $234 TOTAL TEAMS 37 VARSITY TEAMS 22 JV OR FROSH/SOPH TEAMS 15 24 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 BCHS | IMPACT | FALL 2020 23 CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020 Class of 2020 College Acceptances

University of Alabama in Huntsville Loyola Marymount University The University of Alabama Luther College Arizona State University-Tempe Marquette University The University of Arizona University of Maryland Augustana College University of Mississippi Baylor University University of Missouri Boise State University Montana State University California Lutheran University University of Nebraska California State Polytechnic University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas Pomona North Carolina State University California State Polytechnic University, Northern Arizona University San Luis Obispo Occidental College California State University, Bakersfield Ohio University California State University, Channel Islands Oklahoma State University California State University, Chico Oregon State University California State University, Fresno Class of 2020 Graduation University of the Pacific California State University, Long Beach Pennsylvania State University California State University, Northridge Pepperdine University California State University, Sacramento Point Loma Nazarene University University of California, Davis OVID dramatically altered the course of the school year. In Purdue University University of California, Irvine few places was this more evident than in the lead up to the “Traditional” graduation exercise of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of California, Los Angeles C graduation of the Class of 2020. Due to the uncertainty of the Class of 2020. Rochester Institute of Technology University of California, Riverside holding a traditional in-person graduation, the senior class first Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of California, San Diego celebrated their completion of high school through a special San Diego State University University of California, Santa Barbara “Senior Send-Off” on Saturday, May 23 – a socially-distanced San Francisco State University University of California, Santa Cruz event held on the football field. San Jose State University Cedarville University COVID conditions then provided a narrow window on Santa Clara University Chapman University Saturday, June 13 to hold a more traditional graduation Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Clarkson University exercise – though instead of being held indoors, the ceremony Southern Utah University University of Colorado was transitioned to the baseball field. An unusual graduation Stanford University Colorado School of Mines experience including assigned circles of family seating, limited Stony Brook University Colorado State University attendance, mask requirements, and social distancing all made COVID-style Senior Send-Off Texas A&M University Cornell University this day truly unique. However, a commonality to other BCHS The Master’s University and Seminary Creighton University graduations could be clearly felt and seen – students walking United States Military Academy at West Point Dominican University of California across the stage receiving their well-earned diplomas, a University of Oregon wonderful graduation address given by former Board Chair Jack Drexel University Utah State University Pandol, insightful student addresses, stellar music compliments Duquesne University Class of 2020 University of Utah of Liberty Roche (’20), and lasting memories made. Florida Institute of Technology Vanguard University “Though they were a small class, they were a mighty class! Georgia Institute of Technology Graduation Washington State University The Class of 2020 is filled with academic, athletic, and fine arts Grand Canyon University 100% Rate University of Washington, superstars. They are also incredibly kind individuals of great Grand View University Whittier College Christian character who look out for each other. I have loved Hillsdale College Willamette University working with this class and will miss every one of them,” shares College Humboldt State University Acceptance United States Naval Academy Susan Chandler, the Class of 2020’s Academic Counselor. University of Illinois 98% Rate University of Wisconsin Iowa State University University of Wyoming Johnson & Wales University

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Ashton Gaines

College Acceptances: Naval Academy; Baylor; UCLA; Cal Poly San Luis Obispo he Class of 2020 graduated 91 students. College Attending: West Point Graduates Alison Reeves, Ashton Gaines, Intended Major: Political Science or Mechanical Engineering Cole Gaines, Isaiah Hessler, and Nathan High School Achievements/Honors Awards: Salutatorian; Department Awards T for History and English; National Honor Society; AP Scholar with Honors Smidt sat down with Impact to share some of High School Involvement: Honors Academy; Tennis (4 years and Coach’s Award Junior Varsity); Vice President Conservative League of Friends; their experiences at BCHS. Pro-Life Club

Q: What is the single most important thing you learned during your time here? A: Mr. Chai always told us to put Jesus first above everything. Even though Mr. Chai is very academically oriented, he always Alison Reeves said, “Put Jesus first.”

College Acceptances: Texas A&M; University of Q: How has BCHS helped you grow academically? How have Wisconsin Madison; Colorado State; Colorado School of your experiences at BCHS prepared you for college? Mines A: BCHS’ basic level is college prep, but the school also offers College Attending: University of Colorado Boulder Cole Gaines higher level classes that are very similar to college courses. So, Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering I feel very prepared for the future. The SAT Prep catapulted my College Acceptances: University of Michigan; Washington & Lee; Baylor; William & Mary; Purdue High School Achievements/Honors Awards: academic learning and was especially important for getting me Valedictorian; AP Honors with Distinction; Department into college. College Attending: University of Nebraska Awards for English and Science; Daughters of the Intended Major: Bioengineering, Computer Science, American Revolution Citizens Award; Bakersfield Political Science, or Economics Republican Women Sara Takai Award. High School Achievements/Honors Awards: High School Involvement: Honors Academy; Swim Team Salutatorian; Department Awards for Science, World (two BCHS Swim Records, Team Captain, MVP), Water Language, Bible, and Math; National Honor Society; Polo (Team Captain and Coach’s Award); Soccer AP Scholar with Honors High School Involvement: Honors Academy; Tennis Q: How have your BCHS teachers, coaches (4 years) and/or administrators influenced you? A: They showed me they genuinely cared. Q: What is the single most important thing Teachers in my classes pushed me to my limits you learned during your time here? and challenged me. I’m better prepared for A: I used to get mad when playing tennis, college because they encouraged me to take but Mr. Buetow taught me to accept that the next step and get that higher grade. I’m not going to be perfect; I can’t expect to be a pro. I learned how to forget about Q: How has BCHS helped you grow my mistakes and work on getting better. I academically? learned to deal with the pressure and accept A: I’ve always been a straight A student, but where I was in order to get where I wanted BCHS showed me how to work hard and put to be. my best foot forward to achieve goals. Q: How has BCHS helped you grow spiritually? A: I gained a rational process for why faith in Jesus is real and well-founded. When sharing my faith, I know I must provide reason to go with it.

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Isaiah Hessler 2019-20 College Graduates

College Acceptances: University of Maryland Graduate Degrees n Madison (Anderholt) Wilson obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice and College Attending: Cal Poly Pomona (2013): California State University, specialize in palliative/hospice care. Bakersfield; Master of Arts in Intended Major: Computer Science, Linguistics n John Buksa (2012): California State n Rachel (Christian) Burchstead (2010): University Maritime Academy; education, emphasis in curriculum Bakersfield College; Associate Degree High School Achievements/Honors Awards: Salutatorian; President’s Award for Master of Science in Transportation and instruction. of Registered Nursing and Associate of Educational Excellence; National Honor Society; AP Scholar with Honors; Department and Engineering Management with Science in human biology. She is working Awards for Science, Bible, and English; First place BCHS Science Fair. a concentration in transportation at Mercy Hospital in the ICU. management. Undergraduate Degrees High School Involvement: Cross Country (4 years and Varsity Captain); Founder of the n Genna Edwards (2014): Bakersfield n Tamara Cecala (2011): Loyola n College; Associate Degree of Registered BCHS eSports Club University of Maryland; Master of Sarah (Gardner) Bergan (2016): Iowa State University; Bachelor of Science Nursing. She plans to continue her Education in Montessori Education; education at Grand Canyon University to Graduate of the Southwest Institute of in hospitality management. She is Q: How has BCHS helped you grow spiritually? working as an event coordinator in obtain her BSN. She is currently working Montessori Studies with a certification in the emergency room at Dignity Health. A: All of the faculty and staff members, not just Bible teachers, provided from the Association Montessori Des Moines, IA. She opened her own n a clear Christian example. Everybody is kind, and that reflects back onto International. She is continuing to antique rental company for events Allison Epperly (2014): Maranatha and weddings called Vowed Vintage. Baptist University; Bachelor of Science in the students. It creates a culture and environment that is friendly, teach early childhood education with the Montessori philosophy in a public n Amanda Bianco (2016): California interdisciplinary studies with a minor in welcoming and respectful. I always felt teachers wanted to help and school in Arizona. Polytechnic State University, San science. that I was not alone. n Gabriella Cipolletti (2013): University Luis Obispo; Bachelor of Science in of the Pacific; Master of Arts in Health, agribusiness. Q: How have your experiences at BCHS prepared you for college? Exercise and Sport Sciences/Sport n Raeanne Bloemhof (2016): Point A: In terms of preparation for college, I’ve learned respect, communication Management; summa cum laude. She is Loma Nazarene University; Bachelor currently the Assistant Director of Fan of Arts in graphic design with an and responsibility. Those are main points that BCHS, as a whole, supports. Experience at Stanford University. emphasis in marketing; magna cum Mr. Buetow is dedicated to teaching students how to articulate themselves n Danielle Gregory (2012): Baylor laude, dean’s list. and support their own opinions. This will be extremely helpful to me in college and the University; Master of Science in n Casey Bloomquist (2012): California real world. BCHS holds us to high standards that reflect the requirements of college. Communication Sciences and Polytechnic State University, San Disorders. She is currently working Luis Obispo; Bachelor of Science in at Encompass Health as a speech agricultural business. He was drafted language pathologist. by the Chicago Cubs in 2015. He is n currently working for Grimmway Nicole (Bianco) Murphy (2012): Raeanne Bloemhof Casey Bloomquist Western Governors University; Farms. Nathan Smidt Master of Science in Curriculum and n Brooke Brown (2016): Belmont Instruction. She is currently working University; Bachelor of Science College Acceptances: University of Washington; Baylor; Cal Lutheran; Cal State University Long as the territory manager for Zynex in nursing. She is working as a Medical and is a realtor for Miramar Beach; University of Colorado Boulder registered nurse on the geriatric International on the side. floor at Vanderbilt University Medical College Attending: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo n Bethany (Barber) Rivera (2010): Center Hospital. She aspires to Intended Major: Business and Biology Talbot Theological Seminary at Biola University; Masters in Spiritual High School Achievements/Honors Awards: Eagle of the Year; ASB President; National Honor Formation and Soulcare. She has Sarah Bergan Amanda Bianco Society; Department Awards for Fine Arts and Science; Mary Barbara Price Lutheran National moved back to Bakersfield and will be Scholarship; Glendon Rogers Optimists Award seeking employment at a local church. High School Involvement: Football (4 years and State Champion); Basketball (4 years, State n Patrick Stewart, D.D.S. (2012): Loma Linda University School of Dentistry; Champion, Freshman of the Year, Most Improved); Dive (4 years, Coach’s Award, Most Improved) Doctor of Dental Surgery. He is currently practicing general dentistry in Q: How has BCHS helped you grow spiritually? eastern Tennessee. A: I think I was pretty spiritual before high school; I grew up in church youth groups. I’d sing the songs and listen to the sermons, but BCHS helped me Brooke Brown John Buksa Rachel Burchstead Tamara Cecala understand my spiritual life. I learned a lot of new things about the Bible. I learned how to understand other people’s faith. I learned how to live out my faith.

Q: How has BCHS impacted your life and family, i.e., how are you different now from when you first came here? A: BCHS helped me become who I wanted to be. My goal was to do well in school and get involved in sports so I could be a good role model for my little brothers.…If not for BCHS, I wouldn’t be a 4.0 student. My spiritual life wouldn’t Gabriella Cipolletti Genna Edwards Allison Epperly Tyler Ferris Gabriel Garcia Delaney Goltry be what it is. I now have a stronger foundation for where I’m about to go.

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2019-20 College Graduates, continued Bakersfield Christian High School Alumni Bakersfield Christian High School Alumni Group Bakersfield Christian Alumni

n Tyler Ferris (2016): Colorado School n Kennedy McClain (2016): University Harry and Marjorie Ann Slim Memorial school at the The University of Texas of and a minor in integrated marketing business. He is currently working for his of Mines; Bachelor of Science in of San Diego; Bachelor of Business Scholarship recipient, dean’s list, the Permian Basin. communications. She will be moving to family’s business. graduated top of class. Irvine, CA to work for Western Digital mechanical engineering. He is Administration in marketing with a minor n Elizabeth Steele (2016): The n Payton Yee (2016): University of in a rotational program as a marketing currently an engineer at Northrop in sociology. She is currently working n Madison Reyneveld (2013): California University of Alabama; Bachelor of Southern California; Bachelor of communications coordinator. Grumman’s rocket propulsion facility at an interior design firm on the central Baptist University; Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in Science in business administration in Utah shooting for the moon! coast. Science in business administration international studies. n Christopher Wallace (2015): Elmhurst and a minor in web technologies and n n and entrepreneurship. She is currently College; Bachelor of Arts in history application. Gabriel Garcia (2015): California State Johnmark Montoya (2016): Grand n Caroline Stone (2016): The interning for Gallo Winery on the with a minor in biology; graduated University, Bakersfield; Bachelor of Canyon University; Bachelor of Science University of Alabama; Bachelor of Central Coast. with honors. He is currently attending Science in business administration in healthcare administration. Communication Sciences in advertising. with a concentration in finance; North Central College in Naperville, IL n Abigail Mullins (2015): San Francisco n James Rossi (2016): Christendom She is currently working for Tom James 2-time NCAA academic all-conference pursuing a master’s in higher education. State University; Bachelor of Science in College; Bachelor of Arts in political Company in Dallas, TX. recipient. He plans to attend Arkansas science and economics and philosophy; n Lena Claire Wilson (2015): California nutrition and dietetics. n Madison Thorp (2017): University of Tech University to pursue a master’s dean’s honor list. He plans to be an State University, Bakersfield; Bachelor n Jacob Mullins (2016): California Mississippi; Bachelor of Arts in political degree in data analytics. advocate for conservative issues and of Science in business administration. Polytechnic State University, San Luis science. She is pursuing a career in n Delaney Goltry (2014): Oregon State work on Republican campaigns. She is currently working at CalCom Obispo; Bachelor of Science in business politics with a goal of getting more University; Bachelor of Science in Energy. administration with a concentration n Noah Sheetz (2016): California women elected to Congress. kinesiology; Marymount University; Polytechnic State University, San n Benjamin Wind (2016): California in accounting. He is currently working n Sarah Toothman (2014): Taft College; Bachelor of Science in nursing. She Luis Obispo; Bachelor of Science in Polytechnic State University, San Luis virtually for Anderson (tax firm) in San Dental Hygiene Program; Associates is currently an ICU nurse but plans agricultural and environmental plant Obispo; Bachelor of Science in dairy Francisco. Degree in liberal studies and allied to pursue a master’s in nursing and science with a concentration in fruit science with a minor in agricultural n Amy Petris (2016): San Diego State health; with honors, class president, become a family nurse practitioner. and crop science. He is currently an University; Bachelor of Science in California Dental Hygiene Association Abigail Mullins Jacob Mullins n Daisy Gutierrez (2016): Grand Canyon operations and viticulture intern at E computer science, magna cum laude. Leadership Award. She is planning to University; Bachelor of Arts in child & J Gallo Winery in Healdsburg, CA She plans to continue her education at work full-time as a dental hygienist adolescent and family studies. She and is planning to go into a vineyard SDSU in the Big Data Analytics Program. while furthering her education. is currently working as a special management role. n Sarah Powell (2016): University of n Milena Triana (2016): California education teacher in the Greenfield n Kelsey Sottile (2016): Point Loma Notre Dame; Bachelor of Arts in political Polytechnic State University, San Luis Union School District. Nazarene University; Bachelor of Arts science and business economics; Obispo; Bachelor of Arts in political n Jack Han (2016): Clark University; in elementary education; magna cum certificate in international security science with a concentration in pre-law Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry and laude. She will be finishing the teaching studies. She is working at Avascent molecular biology; “Jack Han Award” credential program in elementary (management consulting company) in given by Clark Emergency Medical education and mild/moderate special Washington, D.C. Services. He plans to begin dental needs at PLNU. She plans to get Nicole Murphy Amy Petris Sarah Powell Hannah Reese school at the University of California, n Hannah Reese (2016): Point Loma a teaching job in San Diego at an San Francisco. Nazarene University; Bachelor of Arts elementary school. in Christian studies. She is planning to n Logan Harris (2016): Grand Canyon n Raegan Staib (2015): Metropolitan pursue a career in social work. University; Bachelor of Science in State University of Denver; Bachelor communications; National Society n Spencer Reynen (2015): University of of Science in exercise science; student Collegiate Scholars nominee, dean’s California, Irvine; Bachelor of Arts in athlete playing soccer. She is currently list. He is an associate video editor music with an emphasis in jazz studies; living in Texas and began nursing for The Western Journal in Anthem, AZ. His future career goal is to work in media production or broadcasting for a Spencer Reynen Madison Reyneveld Bethany Rivera James Rossi Noah Sheetz Kelsey Sottile professional sport, preferably NFL. n Symantha Lazerson (2016): Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona; Bachelor of Science in forensic psychology; summa cum laude, Psi Chi Honor Society. She plans to work as a criminal investigator in federal law enforcement. n Angelica Mashburn (2015): Grand Danielle Gregory Daisy Gutierrez Jack Han Logan Harris Raegan Staib Elizabeth Steele Patrick Stewart, D.D.S. Caroline Stone Madison Thorp Sarah Toothman Canyon University; Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She is pursuing her master’s degree and plans to teach kindergarten or first grade next year.

More grad details: BakersfieldChristian.com/Alumni Symantha Lazerson Angelica Mashburn Kennedy McClain Johnmark Montoya Milena Triana Christopher Wallace Lena Claire Wilson Madison Wilson Benjamin Wind Payton Yee

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2018-19 Revenue Tuition (75%) and Fees International Tuition (8%) and Fees “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, Institutional Development (Annual Fund) (10%) “Turn on a Dime”Other Income (7%) 2018-19 Expenses Financial (12%) Aid which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” General & Administrative (7%) By Karen Dierks, Vice President of Advancement (5%)Operations r ga (8%) Program Salaries and Bene ts (68%) 2 Corinthians 9:11 ost of us have used the expression show“to as turn two charts on One could argue that due to the isolation our families 12th Annual a dime” to signify a quick resolve to a dilemma. were feeling, extra effort was put in to make the night THE KEY EVENT M This season of COVID-19 adjustments has made a joyful celebration of togetherness, but we believe the term a common response at BCHS. The Key Event it’s more than that. We truly have the most supportive GOLD KEY SPONSORS n was one of the first hurdles we encountered to which community and the easiest fundraising challenge because John & Beverly Allen n John & Rosemary Bidart we could choose to raise a white flag, or we could we share common values: transparent goals, meaningful n JD Rush Company, Inc. demonstrate our ability to adapt and shine amidst the use of resources, and the highest standards in Christian n Jack & Carolyn Pandol - Grapery uncertainty. education…this list could go on! We know our success is a Timing is everything. With the procurement of reflection of God’s love and provision for the ministry we SILVER KEY SPONSORS auction items done, we did a brief happy dance, then call Bakersfield Christian High School. n John Balfanz Homes, Inc. pivoted into utilizing our Zoom skills to reimagine the I’ll close with another saying I find quite fitting at such a n Maple Dairy n Mission Bank event to not only remain profitable, but also to be a time as this. It’s not in the Bible, at least not in these exact n Western Sky Dairy great experience for our guests. We did it! Between words, but I use it quite often… “Blessed are the flexible, Finance and Operations the online silent auction and the live Zoom auction, we for they shall not be broken.” Hopefully this attitude will BRONZE KEY SPONSOR 2018-19 Revenue raised $360,000 in financial aid for our students. continue long after the pandemic’s end. n Jeff & Michelle Huckaby Tuition and Fees (75%) International Tuition and Fees (8%) Institutional Development (Annual Fund) (10%) Other Income (7%)

2018-19 Expenses Financial Aid (12%) General & Administrative (7%) Operations (5%) Program (8%) Salaries and Bene ts (68%) 2019-20 show as two charts The Key Event Eagle Excellence Eagle Golf Classic TOTAL GIVEN FINANCIAL AID Annual Fund FINANCIAL AID YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO $794,452 wilight in $363,437 $378,786 $52,229 Tuscany SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M. STOCKDALE COUNTRY CLUB

$150 PER PERSON | BLACK TIE ENCOURAGED FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 16th AnnualBAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL 12TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION EAGLE GOLF CLASSIC Program 6% GOLD SPONSORS n Lakeview Farms Other Income 6% 5% Operations n JD Rush Company n T & W Farms Institutional n Chris Hayden Family n Valley Baptist Church 6% General and n Olive Drive Church 2019-20 9% Development 2019-20 Administrative (Annual Fund) SILVER SPONSOR REVENUE EXPENSES n Bloemhof Valley Ranches GOLF CART SPONSOR 4% International 12% Financial Aid n Mission Bank Tuition and Fees BRONZE SPONSORS 81% n Adventist Health HOLE IN ONE Tuition and Fees 71% n Salaries and Benefits n Fritch Enterprises BMW of Bakersfield

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Orvella Franzen Steve Peterson John and Karen Fritch Keith and Jill Pickett Thank You Business Donors Thanking and Recognizing Our Donors Marvin Fuller Judith Pierce John and Molly Gamboni Brittany Pisar The following list of donors is reflective of our giving records from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. We have made every effort to be accurate in Barbara Garner Robert Port $10,000 and over $500 and over this listing. However, if we have made a mistake or omission, please bring it to our attention and accept our apology. Mark Giangiorgi Dan Prentice Bloemhof Valley Ranches, LLC Alpha Produce Troy and Mystie Goodban Jose Ramirez Chips Bees B & B Surplus, Inc. Kathy Green Randy and Megan Raymond JD Rush Company B & G Hay North, Inc. $10,000 and over John and Jennifer Buetow $1,000 and over Erika A. Romanini Gary Grove David and Dawn Reed Maple Dairy Bellissima George and Jenn DeBoer Phil and Cindy Russell Matthew and Audra Guinn Todd and Stacy Reeves Paxton Dairy II Club Pilates John and Beverly Allen Mike and Alice Abril Andy and Lori Dreyer Steve and Sue Sabaloni Joe Haggerty Scott and Melissa Reynish T & W Farms Fossil Creek Land Company Greg and Tatum Balfanz Mel Atkinson Alan Esla David and Eileen Simpson Carlo Hammond Dan and Janet Rickard Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. John and Carrie Balfanz Sheri Benninghoven Dave and Judy Fritch John and Raquel Steele Arthur and Susan Handy Susan Ricker $5,000 and over Holders Air Conditioning and Jeff and Debbie Banducci Robert and Charlotte Brandt Heating, Inc. Pete and Laurie Hronis Bo and Amy Sutherland Scott and Kerri Hanson Sherman and Martha Roodzant 3R Cattle Company John and Rosemary Bidart Craig and Annemarie Braun House of Moseley Richard and Skyla Karraker Jeanne Tatsuno Brent and Renea Hansston Paul Sadowsky B & D Morris Farms Steve and Melissa Bloemhof Clayton and Karrie Camp LR Wealth Management, Inc. Shawn and Laura Kerns Darin Hargis Lexi Scanlon California Resources Corporation Ted and Lorraine Bloemhof Joe and Debra Carrieri Restaurant Runner Mark and Abigail Kovacevich Ryan and Alison Hickman Stephanie Schmidt Daniel Farms A.J. and Kate Bos Don and Vicky Carter up to $500 Schuil & Associates Wayne and Deanna Lugo Iliff and Kimberly Hicks John Schoneveld John Balfanz Homes, Inc. Peter and Dana Bouma Jeff and Susan Chandler Imad and Feda Abumeri Stuarts’ Petroleum Brodie and Allison McClain Darrin and Nicole Hiebert Douglas and Rosemary Shaffer Mission Bank Tracey and Christy Chance Bill and Linda Davis Cyrus Amirfar Troost Hay Sales, Inc. Rick and Minda Owens Dennis and Judy Hilken Emad and Rania Shafic Poso Creek Family Dairy Randy and Nancy Coulter Mark and Stacy DeVries Chad and Brittany Amos Urner’s Chris and Marnee Reeves Gerrit and Debbie Hilvers Cece Shanyfelt Robinson Calf Ranch David and Amie Daniel John and Melanie Duffield Robert and Joanne Arellanes Wilson, Paves & Associates Ruby Risi Kyle Hogg Dan Shanyfelt Vanden Berge Dairy Cal and Wilma De Jager Travis and Amber Ellis Peter and Michelle Ashton Vince Roche Gina Holenstein Holenstein Josh Sherley VB Ranch Michael and Melissa Hair Jeff and Laura Gaines Sue Atchley Ben and Rhonda Slegers Tim and Shannon Hough Barbara Slack Western Sky Dairy, LLC Up to $500 Chris Hayden Joan Huckaby Robert and Sue Backer Dave and Melody Spalinger Jeff Hughes Trevor and Janie Slegers Wizard Property Management, LLC Aquatic Aviation Jeff and Michelle Huckaby Wisam and Sherin Jouda John Bair Jon and Wendy Tkac Jason and Gina Jordan Nate and Hailey Smidt Bloemhof Farms Marjorie R. Lindsey (Charitable Michael and Roxann Komin Jack and Sharon Balfanz Matt Touchstone Rod Kane Thomas and Patricia Smith CALM Foundation Trust) Pete and Michelle Leveroni Robert and Norma Blain $2,500 and over Matt and Kassy Towery Mike and Sandi Keese Geraud and Cindy Smith Captain Crawfish Restaurant Jeff and Amy Meger Derick and Michelle Martin Mark and Nancy Bledsoe Adventist Health Darrell and Loanne Vanden Berge Wade Kirschenman Cory and Jennifer Smith Coyote Club Wrestling Donnie and Elma Morris Julia Pelz Doris Boshers ARRC Technology Jess and Gail Visser Joshua and Aryn Langley Richard and Sue Snedden Family Motors Auto Body & Paint, Inc. Bud and Joyce Mouw Lowell and Lana Pollema Bella Bouma Fritch Enterprises Bryson and Sara Wind Alan and Cheryl Larsen Frank and Maris Sosa Fred DeBoer Farming Deborah Noble Lynn and Genie Reade Sharlet Briggs Lakeview Farms Ernie and Kris Leal Roy and Jerene Stephenson Giuliana Vista GP Jack and Carolyn Pandol Shirley Burke Lengthwise Brewing Company Scott and JoAnn Reade Thomas and Mendy Leyendecker Michael and Jillian Stump Inspire Salon and Spa Brent and Valerie Paul $2,500 and over Jeff Burlison Motor City Lexus of Bakersfield Greg and Denise Reynen Jim Leyendecker Daniel and Suzanne Taylor JJ’s Legacy Steve and Krista Roodzant Bob and Diane Allen Mark and Fabiola Butcher Ross Fabrication & Welding Inc. Ryan and Nikki Rice Dawn Lindsay Nate Thiessen Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Tim and Nichole Scanlon Reza and Diane Bashirtash David Butler West-Star Dairy David and Heather Rooke Tanya Love Thai and Ana Tieu Larry Bashor Sandblasting B.J. and Jolene Schoneveld Michael and Jeanette Bidart Family Scott and Jennifer Buys Mike and Deanne Sampley Robert and Amber Lucas Jim and Michelle Torigiani LVL Fitness Ernie and Joellyn Schroeder Foundation Lawrence and Mikaela Cadena Mark and Julia Schaefer Tiffany K. Lupul Phyllis Towery $1,000 and over Mike’s Fencing Marri Tillema Mike and Amy Bloemhof Harold and April Cantley Shelly Sottile Brooke Luter Mike Udell AAA-1 Western Incident Support LLC Nicole Giumarra MS, RDN Maynard and Marie Troost Larry and Denise Boshers Steve and Shannon Chai Joseph and Tasha Thompson Leland and Carolyn Luttrell John and Kari Underwood AgNow, Corp Olivelle Jim and Joanne Varner Ron and Shelley Cauzza Steven and Darcy Chen Rodney and Sheri Wallace Gene and Kindra Lytle Nick Vehlewald Alternative Medical Management Orangetheory Fitness Neil and Ina Visser Stephen and Nancy Dinger Giezi and Teresa Cintron Becki Whitson Richard and Zenida Mansoor Edward Velasquez Company Rejuvenating Beauty Office of Mike and Brenda Webb Bret and Suzy Kingsbury Ray and Kelly Clanton Geordy and Debbie Wise Michael and Karen Martinez Marc and Micaela Venegas BMW of Bakersfield Dr. Alan Esla MD Brian and Sharla Wind Anthony and Paula Levins Kristen Clark Jim and Christina Witmyer Jonathan McCormick Randal and April Verhoef Bolthouse Properties Rosemary’s Family Creamery Sherrie Raymond Brent and Heather Cleveland Ian and Maria McGilvray Rachel VerSteeg Bord A Petite Catering Second Amendment Sports Shelley Romanoff Steve and Heather Cook $5,000 and over $500 and over Carla McGowan Chad and Stephanie Walsh Brachena Ag Services Inc. Seven Oaks Country Club Carolyn teVelde Tony Courtis Dewar’s Ice Cream and Candy Shop Fred and Kim Amirfar Carlos and Amy Baldovinos Tom McQueen Greg and Gina Wegis Thomas Refuse Service Greg and Marci Wattenbarger Todd and Tarilyn Crabtree John A. Miller Farms Joel and Connie Andreesen Carissa Cady Amir and Amira Meshreky Larry Wells Today Cleaners Dave and Gail Williams Carey Crain Overland Stockyard David and Stephanie Bloemhof Kheng and Connie Chao Bryan and Kathleen Meyer David and Amiee Whitson Victoria’s Boutique Jeff and Cholli Williams Michael and Sheena Crider ProTool Zack and Anna Clark Stan Moe Scott and Gina Whittaker Pete and Ida DeBoer Reade Ranch Tim and Susanna Cox Joe Mueller Coby and Rona Williams Pete and Rae Anne DeBoer Reece Homecare Services Inc. Gilbert and Norma Granillo Joel Napoles Gabe and Staci Woodward Candido and Sara Delgado Star Electric Dave and Jacqueline Higdon Edward and LouAnn Noltner Cassie Wright Business donors in this list sponsored Leonard and Jackie Denney Subway (Pete and Michelle Leveroni) Jarrett and Tara Jamieson Freddie and Liliana Ortega Carol Yingst a BCHS fundraising event, matched an Brian and Heidi Denney The Wonderful Company Kelly Lazerson Chris and Lizzie Osburn Derek and Kellie Yurosek employee gift, or donated in-kind gifts Thousands of dollars have been given George Denney Valley Republic Bank Wesley and Meggan McDonald John Owens Marko S. Zaninovich or services. Zale and Karen Dierks Wise Farms and Livestock, LLC Jim and Judy Meger Linda Pandol Gina Ziemann Ziemann to our endowment thanks to the Matt and Kristin Digirolamo Jacob Montecino Richard and Nancy Parrott Mike and April Dillon generosity of these donors in 2019-20 Jonathan and Mary Mueller Liviu and Mihaela Pasaboc Clayton and Courtney Dunbar John and Sandra Penrose Lance and Felicia Patton Maynard and Marie Troost Ray and Doris Duquette Jack and Carolyn Pandol Phil and Judy Pierre Mark Pavletich Gary and Karen Engel In addition to those mentioned in this list, we thank those who have faithfully supported Lloyd Plank Pat and Diane Perri Steve and Krista Roodzant T & W Farms Felix Etcheverri Mark and Kristi Ratekin Adam and Justine Peterson a student and made it possible for them to attend BCHS. Aaron and Amber Eyraud Trevor and Jessica Ricker Allan and Jennifer Faughn

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