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Bakersfield High School May 23, 2025

Driller Drama wins big at 2025 Kern High PEAAK awards

by Analeigh Walgamotte, Staff Writer

Bakersfield High School won two awards at the Kern High School District PEAAK award ceremony on May 14. Driller Drama and Amelia Isaac won awards for their performance of “Hadestown.” With approximately 40 categories for PEAAK, BHS was a finalist in a noteworthy 22 of them.

BHS finalists BHS students and programs were finalists in the following categories:

-“Hadestown,” Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical

-“Turn of the Screw,” Outstanding Live

Theatrical Production: Non-Musical -BHS PTSO, Greatest Community Supporter -Associated Student Body, Best Public Event or Competition

-Amelia Isaac, Scholar Vocalist -Amelia Isaac, Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Musical

-Jolie Wyatt for Outstanding Achievement in Theater

-Jolie Wyatt, KHSD Superintendent’s Ambassador Award -Thomas Woods, Jr., Best Male StudentAthlete

-Thomas Woods, Jr., KHSD Superintendent’s Ambassador Award -The Blue and White,

Best in Photography

-The Blue and White, Best Design

-Claire Michael, Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Non-Musical

-Future Farmers of America, Best Community Service Project

-Forensics, Scholastic Team of the Year

-Mock Trial, Scholastic Team of the Year

-Arline Pineda, Excellence in Writing

-Arline Pineda, Best News Story -Treble choir, Outstanding Beginning Choral Ensemble

-Chorale, Outstanding Advanced Choral Ensemble

-Drill Crew, Best Cheering Section -Eva Haverstock, Outstanding Leadership

What is PEAAK?

PEAAK is an award ceremony in the Kern High School District. During March to the first 2 days of April, Teachers and Program Leaders nominate students/ groups to receive a reward and acknowledgment.

How the winners are selected

For all of March, plus an additional two-day extension in 2025, the PEAAK awards begin accepting nominations. Teachers, program leaders, and other staff are invited during this time to nominate individual students

and/or groups to receive an award and acknowledgement in their respective categories.

The nomination process is controlled by Stan Greene, Director School Support Services at the Kern High School District, and his team.

As the process continues, students are invited to vote on the nominations and the respective supporting evidence that comes with them. However, it is unclear what exactly is done with the results of the students’ votes.

According to Greene, his team works together to select the winners in all but one category; the category they do not choose was left unspecified. Greene wrote to The

and White that his team works together and discusses their top choices for each award until they can come to a consensus on a winner. After that, finalists for awards and student representatives are invited to the ceremony. Each KHSD site’s Activities Director recommends several ASB students to present the awards during the ceremony.

Once a winner has been announced, the individual or group goes on stage to collect their trophy. The winners are then invited backstage to take pictures and complete interviews.

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Photo by the Kern High Network.

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Changes to the U.S. Department of Education under President Trump’s second term

By Arline Pineda, News Editor

Since the commencement of President Donald Trump’s second term in Jan. 2025, significant changes have been implemented within the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) reflecting his administration’s commitment to decentralizing educational authority.

Dismantling the Department of Education

On March 20, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to initiate the dismantling of the DoE. The order mandates the closure of key departmental functions and the redistribution of educational responsibilities to state and local governments. This move aligns with Trump’s long-standing controversial position that education policy should be managed at the state level, reducing federal control over educational matters.

Promotion of school choice

President Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding educational opportunities for American families. The order encourages states to utilize federal funding to support K-12 scholarship programs and prioritizes school choice initiatives within the Department’s optional grant programs.

Additionally, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services to guide how states can use block grants to support educational alternatives, including private and faithbased options.

Impact

on higher education institutions

The Trump administration has extended its influence to higher education institutions by freezing federal funding for universities that do not comply with its educational directives.

Harvard University, among others, has faced significant funding cuts due to its refusal to align with the administration’s policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

These actions have sparked legal challenges and debates over the balance between federal oversight and institutional freedom. One example includes Harvard’s decision to take legal action against the Trump administration following the freezing of over $2.2 billion in federal research grants.

The administration’s demands included overhauling admissions policies, inspecting campus diversity views, ceasing recognition of certain student clubs, and disciplining protesters.

Harvard President, Alan Gaber publicly stated the university would not yield to the administration’s demands, claiming violations of First Amendment rights and the Civil Rights act.

The conflict centers on the administration’s allegations that universities,

By Adam Armstrong, Sports Editor

During the early months of the 20242025 school, students and staff returned from summer break with the south wing of Warren Hall under construction.

The classes located in the construction zone had to move to the Griffith field portables in Gleaners Field temporarily for the fall semester, but the completion of the south wing has allowed them all to return to their rooms.

Teachers have expressed a variety of opinions about their newly renovated classrooms.

“Everything is great!” Marisela Gonzalez, a BHS Spanish teacher, said. It was noted that there were less accessible power outlets in the rooms after the renovation, but instructors like Gonzalez are determined to make it work.

The focus for many teachers as they move back in and get their rooms set up is to make the space feel more lively again.

“Everything looks clean, but it also looks very bland” Katie Brewer, also a BHS Spanish teacher, said. Brewer is working on decorating the space and making it feel like her own again. As most students know, it is

including Harvard, allowed antisemitism during protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. Harvard’s refusal to comply with the administration’s demands led to the funding freeze.

The university argues that the government’s actions are an unlawful overreach and threaten academic freedom.

Conclusion

The changes enacted by President Trump’s administration signify a substantial shift in the federal government’s role in education. By disman-

tling the DoE and promoting school choice, the administration aims to transfer educational authority to state and local bodies.

It is unclear at this time exactly what the lasting impact of the dissolution of the DoE will be; education officials at state and local levels will continue to monitor the situation as the changes continue.

This is a developing story.

each teacher’s individual styles and decor that make the rooms feel so special– and no one expects these rooms to seem “bland” for long.

Chris Crane is one of many teachers looking forward to adding his own personal flair to the seemingly brandnew room.

“I love everything about this room! I just need to decorate it a bit more,” Crane, a BHS English teacher, said.

Along with the renovated classrooms and hallways, the reopening of the south wing has seen the addition of a new entry point. An additional door with ramp access was added on the western wall and will give students and staff another way to enter via the lowest floor.

The renovations will continue with the middle wing, as those classes have now been temporarily relocated to the portables. These rooms are currently

estimated to be reopened by the end of the spring semester. This will allow construction to move to the northern wing, and will also create a similar additional entryway into the building. This is a developing story.

The revival of Warren Hall’s South Wing in 2025

Photo by Adam Armstrong

May 23, 2025

Drillers Express Disappointment OverStarbucks Menu Cuts

By Natalie Orozco-Gonzalez, Opinions Editor

Starbucks officially discontinued 13 drinks on March 4 as a part of their plan to downsize their menu.

The coffee chain has publicly stated that it plans to reduce its menu by 30%; this will include a variety of beverages and food items being removed from its stores by the end of 2025.

Starbucks explains on its website that the removal of these selected drinks is the result of them being the “less popular beverages from our menu.”

The now-removed drinks include

-Iced Matcha Lemonade

-Espresso Frappuccino

-Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino

-Java Chip Frappuccino

-White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

-Chai Crème Frappuccino

-Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino

-Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino

-Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino

-White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino

-White Hot Chocolate

-Royal English Breakfast Latte

Wildfires Spark Harsh Responses From The General Public

By Jackeline Ocegura Gutierrez, Staff Writer

Los Angeles has recently been going through devastating fires leaving many people homeless.

“As of [Jan. 12], an estimated 12,000 houses, businesses, schools and other structures have been damaged or destroyed, at least 24 people have died and about 150,000 people were ordered or warned to evacuate,” the Calmatters Visiuals Team writes. However, many U.S. residents have expressed that they have limited sympathy for the victims of the fire for various reasons.

One individual, an anonymous reader from cultura colectiva, mentions that they can’t bring themselves to feel sorrow for the homes being lost in the fire.

“These people- with their vast resources and access to the best insurance- will likely rebuild,” the anonymous reader wrote.

Social media posts about the fire have been met with large groups, including Californians, explaining that these are people who have plenty of money to rebuild– or have made the choice to move away from what has

Opinions

-Honey Almondmilk Flat White

See your favorite drink here? If you’re disappointed by this list, you’re not alone.

People have had strong opinions regarding this list, as these menu items do not appear to be as unpopular as Starbucks believes.

“They got rid of the only thing I drink. When I first had Starbucks, the first ever drink I ever got was the Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino and that’s what really made me like Starbucks. But since they got rid of it I’m not going there anymore,” Lilly Mendez, a BHS junior, said.

While some students are disappointed that their favorite drink was one of the cut items, some Drillers found theirs have been spared– for now.

“They didn’t take my drinks off the menu so that’s great, however, I’m scared they will,” Natalia Castillo, a BHS junior, said. While Starbucks fans like Mora and Issac are optimistic about being able to still get the cut beverages through custom orders, not every Driller is feeling calm about the change.

“I’M CRASHING OUT,” Anabela Medina, a BHS sophomore, wrote. These drinks that Starbucks removed because they weren’t “popular enough” have left people confused and slightly upset as Drillers’ responses show.

Some people whose drinks have not been removed will be on the lookout

become a high-risk area for fires in recent years.

I am bewildered by the lack of empathy these people have, and their willingness to admit that they do not feel bad. These southern California residents are people; they did not only lose houses, they lost homes. Homes where memories were made and homes containing sentimental valuable items that cannot be replaced.

A prime example is the internet’s response to Paris Hilton’s reaction to watching her home burn down on national television.

I’ve seen multiple people on social media comment on how rich people in Los Angeles can just easily buy a new house.

“I am finding it hard to have empathy for any of these celebrities crying about their homes being destroyed by the #LosAngelesFires,” user @ DevThePatriot wrote on X.

He claims that these people are massively rich and that they can easily afford a new house within hours or days. Many others agree with him and claim to have zero empathy for such wealthy people.

However, not everyone agrees with this harsh outoutlook.

“Making fun of celebrities for losing their homes or deciding that you will not feel sorry for them due to their

for theirs possibly being removed next. Some have not been affected by this new menu reduction. A good point was made; customizing a drink could potentially still be a way for customers to get their preferred drinks that were removed.

“I never got those drinks so it doesn’t affect me, but I feel like you could order it by customizing a drink,” Samantha Mora, a junior at BHS, said.

Some BHS staff shared Mora’s outlook on the situation and are confident they can get the drink another way instead.

“Well I am pretty bummed out about it, they removed my favorite drink. But I don’t really care that much. I’ll probably still be able to get my favorite drink just slightly different by customizing my own drink,” Amanda Issac, the choir teacher at BHS, said.

When Drillers were asked if their favorite drink had been cut in a poll published on The Blue and White’s

wealth is truly the height of cruelty. It’s okay to feel bad for someone regardless of their wealth,” user @ meralee727 wrote on X.

We also must remember that it is not just wealthy people who live in those areas. There are also a lot of working-class members who cannot afford another home, and some can’t even afford to evacuate.

According to Time Magazine, over 57,000 acres (89 miles) have been burned by these fires. Including Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes.

At this time, numerous groups have begun working to gather supplies to help those affected by the fire start over. One campus example is the campus-wide school supply drive being hosted by the BHS Class of 2027; all supplies gathered will be donated to schools in the area impacted by the fires.

Not only have properties been damaged but lives have been lost. As of Jan. 27, at least 29 lives have been taken due to these fires. Yet people continue to dismiss the gravity of the situation.

Personally, I believe that no feelings should ever be invalidated no matter how wealthy the person may be. Everyone has a right to mourn what they have lost even if they can replace it wealthy people who live in those

Instagram, 55% of respondents marked that their beverage of choice had been cut while only 45% said their drink was still available.

areas. There are also a lot of working-class members who cannot afford another home, and some can’t even afford to evacuate.

According to Time Magazine, over 57,000 acres (89 miles) have been burned by these fires. Including Palisades, Eaton, and Hughes.

Not only have properties been damaged but lives have been lost. As of Jan. 27, at least 29 lives have been taken due to these fires. Yet people continue to dismiss the gravity of the situation.

Personally, I believe that no feelings should ever be invalidated no matter how wealthy the person may be. Everyone has a right to mourn what they have lost even if they can replace it.

Graphic by Ash Gonzalez.

Drillers dance the night away at oprom on April 26.

Photo by Destiny Meza Drillers dance the night away at oprom on April 26.

Photo by Adam Armstrong

The PEAAK Award winning performance, “Hadestown.”

Photo by Adam Armstrong

The PEAAK Award winning performance, “Hadestown.”

Photo by Destiny Meza

Sofia and Guy play at the talent show.

Photo by Isabelle Amezua Sludge performs at the talent show.

Photo by Isabelle Amezacua

May 23, 2025

Elections

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Student Council election results for 2025-2026 are released

The Bakersfield High School Student Council election results for the 2025-2026 school year have been released. All student representatives were voted on by current BHS students on March 21.

ASB Executive Board

-Donovan Louden, ASB President

-Presley Navejas, ASB Vice President

-Anabel Alvidrez-Tovar, ASB Secretary

-Kameryn Chavez, ASB Treasurer

-Joseph Frank, Student Board Member Representative

-Janayah Meeks, ASB Commissioner of Athletics

-Davis Olson, ASB Commissioner of Athletics

-Raudel Medina-Portillo, ASB Commissioner of Clubs & Culture

-Lily Rodriguez, ASB Commissioner of Clubs & Culture

-Claire Michael, ASB Commissioner of Community Service

-Allison Salazar, ASB Commissioner of Community Service

-Tylie Allen, ASB Commissioner of Dances

-Camille Hamm, ASB Commissioner of Dances

-Nadine Arreola, ASB Commissioner of Digital Media

-Claire Carrisalez, ASB Commissioner of Digital Media

-Treasure Washington, ASB Commissioner of Music

-Kineti Marchand, ASB Commissioner of Public Relations

-Chanel Plantillas, ASB Commissioner of Public Relations

-Nicholas Corpuz, ASB Commissioner of Rallies

-Clara Stevens, ASB Commissioner of Rallies

-Rylee Arnold, ASB Commissioner of Spirit

-Jaclynn Dumatrait, ASB Commissioner of Spirit

-Shawn Prince, ASB Commissioner of Spirit

-Edwin Vidal, ASB Commissioner of Spirit

-Joseph Frank, Danny Driller

-Samantha Wilson, Dottie Driller

-Lilly Nolan, Driller Mascot

-Angela Corado, ASB Representative

-Analise Gil, ASB Representative

-Jackson Golding, ASB Representative

-Galal Jobah, ASB Representative

-Anthony Lopez, ASB Representative

-Denim Simmons, ASB Representative

-Riley Taft, ASB Representative

-Ryann Arnold, Athletics Assistant

-Zach Wheeler, Athletics Assistant

-Sabir Cuhendis-Klass, Community Service Assistant

-Hanna Maldonado, Community Service Assistant

-Ava Persel, Community Service Assistant

-Amoretta Rodriguez, Community Service Assistant

-Mallory Ashe, Dance Assistant

-Nicole Flores, Dance Assistant

-Nailah Guyness, Dance Assistant

-Genesis Barrera, Media Assistant

-Natalia Castillo, Media Assistant

-Julian Ramos, Media Assitant

-Sandy Alfaro, Rally Assistant

-Elaina Estrada, Rally Assistant

-Andee Galyan, Rally Assistant

-Samantha Mora, Rally Assistant

-Sonia Pankey, Rally Assistant

-Monserrat Vicente Lopez, Rally Assistant

Senior Class of 2026

-Joseph Frank, President

-Samantha Wilson, Vice President

-Ria Kelsey, Secretary

-Segen Von Flue, Treasurer

-Juliecia Cruz, Social Media Manager

-Eduardo Marin, Social Media Manager

-Brooke Parks, Spirit Manager

-Amelia Wood, Spirit Manager

-Amary Amey, Class Representative

-Wyatt Bassett, Class Representative

-Jack Dunlap, Class Representative

-Miguel Ramos, Class Representative

-Mia Salazar, Class Representative

-Gavin Walker, Class Representative

Junior Class of 2027

-Nathaniel Woods, President

-Jose Zambrano, Vice President

-Natalie Vazquez, Secretary

-Isaac Ornelas, Treasurer

-Faith Emily Perez, Social Media Manager

-Jacqueline RamirezJuarez, Social Media Manager

-Siana De Los Santos, Spirit Manager

-Lillie Martin-Corona, Spirit Manager

-Aubrey Bell, Class Representative

-Mia Clifford, Class Representative

-Everett Hess, Class Representative

-Katelyn Kaff, Class Representative

-Yesenia Martinez, Class Representative

-Eric Nahama, Class Representative

-Anna Claire Nord, Class Representative

-Christopher Ramirez, Class Representative

-Erick Ruvalcaba, Class Representative

-Yulibeth Sanchez, Class Representative

-Jaelynn Tercero, Class Representative

Sophomore Class of 2028

-Fernanda Perez, President

-Samantha Salazar, Vice President

-Alexis Bishop, Secretary

-Jenae Saucedo, Treasurer

-Citlali Flores, Social Media Manager

-Bailey Murano, Social Media Manager

-Carly Arambula, Spirit Manager

-Corissa Valero, Spirit Manager

-Rania Afifi, Class Representative

-Georgia Bassett, Class Representative

-Eleanor Bowling, Class Representative

-Allison Bye, Class Representative

-Lauren Clough, Class Representative

-Paula Cruz, Class Representative

Peter Dunlap, Class Representative

-Reese Eubanks, Class Representative

-Dallas Flores, Class Representative

-Cody Galyan, Class Representative

-Gio Hernandez, Class Representative

-Holly Kelsey, Class Representative

-Olivia Kobe, Class Representative

-Sydney Lewis, Class Representative

-April Lopez, Class Representative

-Priscilla Lopez, Class Representative

-Danni Mendez, Class Representative

-Lucy Oesch, Class Representative

-Emmy Parks, Class Representative

-Eva Records, Class Representative

-Rosemary Rodriguez, Class Representative

-Lillian Stevens, Class Representative

-Fatima Valencia, Class Representative

-Sterling Vasquez, Class Representative

Senior Life

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BHS seniors commit to college, military, and trade school paths

The following BHS seniors have signed with their respective colleges, trade schools, and military branches.

The Blue and White would like to congradulate the graduating class of 2025.

Names with ** have signed as athletes with their respective universities.

Cal Poly SLO

-Noemi Alatorre

-Abraham Diaz

-Ali Hall

-Rhyen Moses

-Miguel Orozco

-Sydney Roy

-Alex Valencia

-Naima Vasquez

CSU Bakersfield

-Thalia Ceja

-Savannah Chavez

-Ruby Hernandez

-Marian Jones

-Rosibel Lemius

-Caleb McElroy**

-Vanessa Perez

-Maliyah Rangel

-Adam Stanley**

-Dilyn Stewart

-Kimberly Torres

CSU Channel Islands -Sofia Fulenwider

CSU Fresno -Tionnie Lucas

CSU Fullerton -Dasia Harrison

CSU Northridge -Nevaeh West

CSU San Bernardino -La Sheau Hayden**

Northern Arizona University

-Tessa Marquez

-Kylee Robertson

Oregon State University -Josiah Johnson

San Jose State University

-Melany Aragon

UCLA

-Angeles Garcia

Santiago

-Liam McKnight

-Arline Pineda

Simpson University -Isaiah Richards** -Harvey Rogers**

UC Merced -Yasmin Escobar

UC Riverside -Ezekiel Farfan

-Kimberly Fullmer

UC San Diego -Thomas Woods

UC Santa Barbara

-Janesse Camarena

-Jocelyn Cisneros -Laura Ramirez -Taylor Elizabeth Sellers

UC Santa Cruz -Celeste Sanchez

Dickinson State University -Bella Urias**

Jamestown University -Issac Ronquillo**

Athletes commit to play

Wrestling

-Bella Urias, Dickinson State University

-Isaac Ronquillo, Jamestown University

-Caleb McElroy, CSU Bakersfield

-Adam Stanley, CSU Bakersfield

Football

-Isaiah Richards, Simpson University

-Harvey Rogers, Simpson University

Track & Field

-La Sheau Hayden, CSU San Bernadino

University of Oregon

-Haydn Chambers

-Eva Haverstock

-Lucas Meszaros

-Nathan Oesch

University of Portland

-Eli Noel

University of North Carolina

-Justice McCollum

University of South Carolina

-Charles Gless

Bakersfield College

-Hector Aguilar

-Reece Barreneche

-Alex Cardona

-Marissa Casarez

-Georgina Cervantes

Chavez

-Daniela Chavez-Mojica

-Kevin Ferrer

-Talina Herrera

-Julian Jimenez

-Maryann Lopez

-Silvia Lozano

-Jackeline Oceguera

Gutierrez

-Robert Perez

-Angelique Reyes

-Ivy Rivera

-Christopher Romero

Nunez

-Dayanna Sanchez

-Gerardo Sanchez

-Jasmine Sosa

-Camryn Stephens

-Hoa Tran

-Jolie Wyatt

-Alyssa Ybarra

-Ahmonie Young

City College of San Francisco

-Keyeon Cornelious

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Houston Community College -Alexia Walle

Santa Barbara City College

-Jesse Estrada

Taft College

-Carmen Rodriguez

Milan Cosmetology School

-Leeza Velasquez

North West Trade School

-Eveleen Ambriz Hernandez

U.S. Air Force

-Evette AguinagaGranados

-Davyd Martinon

U.S. Army

-Inzo Martinez

-Jasmine Medina

-Katori Quidachay

U.S. Marine Corps -Diego Ayala

U.S. National Guard

-Adelin De La O

U.S. Navy

-Joshua Mendez

Photo by Ash Gonzalez

Graphic provided by Tamara Maiocco

May 23, 2025

Driller Dining

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Creamy Mexican cheesecake

by Natalie Orozco-Gonalzez, Opinions Editor

For those looking to make a quick and easy dessert, a creamy Mexican cheesecake is perfect. The recipe is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth, and it only requires 5 ingredients!

Yield: 2 cheesecakes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

-Three eggs

-One 8-ounce block of cream cheese

-One can of evaporated milk

-One can of Nestle’s La Lechera

-Vanilla extract, to taste

Instructions:

First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, crack the eggs into a blender, and then add the block of cream cheese. Add the entire can of evaporated milk along with the entire can of Lechera. Lastly, add one spoonful of vanilla extract.

After you have poured all the ingredients in, run the blender for about 45 seconds or until it’s

completely blended. Once everything is blended thoroughly, start to pour it into the pie crust.

While this recipe uses store-bought pie crust rather than homemade for the sake of time and simplicity, bakers are welcome to make the crust from scratch; there are a ton of crust recipes available online.

Once the cheesecake mixture is in the pie crust, put it in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

While the cheesecake should be ready when the time is up, be sure to double-check with a toothpick; the toothpick should be poked in the cheesecake, and it should come back with minimal filling attached.

Allow the cheesecake to cool off and enjoy!

Breakfast for one

by Jolie Wyatt, Editor-in-Chief

Making breakfast without cooking enough to feed a small army can be a struggle, but the meal is essential for anyone trying to spend eight hours a day at work or school. Here’s one dish that is perfect for someone who is looking to enjoy their breakfast solo!

Yield: 1 serving

Prep time: 5-6 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Total time: 31-36 minutes

Serve with: Toast and/or an English muffin

Ingredients:

-Two medium-sized potatoes

-One egg

-One frozen sausage patty

-Two tablespoons butter

-One teaspoon Lawry’s seasoning salt

-One teaspoon garlic salt

-One teaspoon salt,

-One teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Start by rinsing both potatoes in warm water. Once cleaned, cut them both into similar-sized pieces; this will help them cook evenly.

Once the potatoes are prepped, melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the potatoes, and then apply all of the

seasonings. Cover the pan with a lid to steam; this will make the cooking process faster and result in better texture.

While the potatoes are cooking, add a sausage patty to the pan. Allow the patty to cook until crispy; you can flip the patty halfway if desired to ensure more even browning.

Remove the potatoes and sausage from the pans after they are crispy and browned. Set them aside for now.

In the sausage pan, crack the egg and cook to the desired consistency. When the egg is done, add it to the plate with the potatoes and sausage.

Optional: serve with toast or an English muffin to round out the meal. Once everything is cooked, enjoy!

Serve the cheesecake once cool. Photo by Natalie Orozco-Gonzalez.

Gather the ingredients. Photo by Natalie Orozco-Gonzalez.

Gather the ingredients.

Photo by Jolie Wyatt

This recipe is scaled to feed one individual.

Photo by Jolie Wyatt

May 23, 2025

The Blue & White Staff Volume 111, Issue 2

Jolie Wyatt, Editor-in-Chief Destinee Sims, Advisor

News

Arline Pineda, News Editor

Sydney Lewis, Staff Writer

Jaxon McKay, Staff Writer

Jackeline Oceguera Gutierrez, Staff Writer

Evelyn Aguirre, Staff Writer

Ricardo Yanez, Staff Writer

Allona Webb, Staff Writer

Features Allison Salazar Features Editor

Nayely Garcia, Staff Writer

Isabelle Amezcua, Staff Writer

Abigail Lafradez, Staff Writer

Gabriella Lopez, Staff Writer

Analeigh Walgamotte, Staff Writer

Opinions

Natalie Orozco-Gonzalez Opinions Editor

Yasmin Escobar, Staff Writer

Aly Bueno, Staff Writer

Camila Medel Montano, Staff Writer

Christopher Romero Nunez, Staff Writer

Sports

Adam Ryan Armstrong Sports Editor

Azuliris Flores, Staff Writer

Destiny Meza, Staff Writer

Valerie Reyes, Staff Writer

Jaylin Dyer, Staff Writer

Keiyn Jones, Staff Writer

Gisselle Rosales Padilla, Staff Writer

Media

Ash Gonzalez Media Editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor may be sent to blueandwhitebhs@gmail.com.

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Questions and advertistment purchases at destinee_sims@kernhigh.org.

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Views and opinions expressed in The Blue and White are not necessarily those of the editors, staff or Bakersfield High School.The staff of The Blue and White reserve the right to refuse or omit any advertising or material.