Zulfa, Ed.D. Superintendent Kern High School District
Welcome to the PEAAK Awards!
The Kern High School District’s mission is to provide programs and services to allow students to graduate from high school prepared to succeed in the workplace and at the post secondary level. The Promoting Excellence in Athletics and Activities in Kern (PEAAK) Awards provides a chance to identify places our mission is being fulfilled.
Tonight, we celebrate excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. The dedication displayed by our students, staff, and volunteers inspire us all. To our nominees, congratulations on your outstanding achievements. Each of you represents the best of the Kern High School District. To the parents, teachers, and staff, thank you for your support and guidance. Your commitment shapes our students’ success.
Join me as we applaud everyone’s hard work and achievements.
Michael Zulfa, Ed.D. Superintendent Kern High School District
Michael
Welcome & Introductions
Presentation of Flags | Arvin High JROTC Bear Battalion
National Anthem | Bella Stine | Stockdale High School Student
Stan Greene | Director, School Support Services | Kern High School District
Awards
Greg Kerr | Sports Anchor, KBAK TV Channel 29
Della Bowles | Frontier High School Student
Performances
Greatest Community Supporter
Most Inspirational Award
Best Editing in Video/Film
Outstanding Leadership
Scholar Artist
Outstanding Artist
Scholar Photographer
Greatest Comeback
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theater
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best Public Event or Competition
Best Student Produced News Broadcast
Scholar Vocalist
Outstanding Scholar Thespian
Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student‑Athlete
Athletic Play of the Year
Best in Art
Best in Photography
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Best Community Service Project
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Best in Film/Video
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Tradition of Excellence
Scholastic Team of the Year
Excellence in Writing
Outstanding Beginning Choral Ensemble
Outstanding Advanced Choral Ensemble
Best News Story
Best Cheering Section
Best Design
Harvey Hall “Spirit of Bakersfield” Award
Kern High School District Superintendent’s Ambassador Award
Arvin High Mariachi Los Osos & Ballet Folklórico Mi Cultura
Greatest Community Supporter
Recognizes the community member or group that has contributed to the success of the mission of the Kern High School District.
Finalists
Helping Paws Club Arvin High School
Parent Teacher Student Organization Bakersfield High School
Blood Ambassadors Foothill High School
Red Cross Club Highland High School
Valley Strong Credit Union Kern High School District
Jovon Dangerfield South High School
Project B.E.S.T. South High School
Most Inspirational Award
Recognizes the student, group, or team that has persevered to inspire their school community.
Finalists
Helping Paws Club Arvin High School
Margarito Santacruz Santoyo Arvin High School
Grace Grijalva Centennial High School
Cross Country Team North High School
Isaac Tirado Albarran North High School
PODER (Providing Opportunities for Development Empowerment & Resilience) South High School
Project B.E.S.T. South High School
Tyme4Change South High School
Virtual Enterprise West High School
Scholar Artist
Recognizes an outstanding student artist based on GPA, leadership, artistic abilities, overall improvement, and campus involvement in and out of the classroom.
Finalists
Grace Velasco Arvin High School
Jeremiah Chong Centennial High School
Emma Carrillo East Bakersfield High School
Irene Serratos Foothill High School
Daniela Coronado Sanchez Golden Valley High School
Audrey Allred ‑ Highland High School
Amelie Helman Highland High School
Lilly Sauter ‑ Kern Valley High School
London Terrance South High School
Zion Rodgers West High School
Outstanding Artist
Recognizes an outstanding student artist based on leadership, artistic abilities, overall improvement, and involvement in and out of the classroom.
Finalists
Nevaeh Williams Centennial High School
Haley Swenson East Bakersfield High School
Adriana Delgadillo Foothill High School
Eduardo Lopez Pinedo Golden Valley High School
Amelie Helman Highland High School
Madelyn Kapral Pittack Kern Valley High School
Cynthia Flores South High School
Sairi Del Villar West High School
Scholar Photographer
Recognizes an outstanding senior based on GPA, performance in and out of the classroom, and mastery of skills across their entire body of work
Finalists
Andrea Medina Centennial High School
Robin Torres Centennial High School
Jayden Zepeda Del Oro High School
Greatest Comeback
Presented to an individual, team, or group that overcame obstacles or adversity to win a contest, season, or event.
Finalists
Virtual Business: Mirova Marketing Plan Team Centennial High School
Boys Varsity Basketball Team Del Oro High School
Varsity Football Team Frontier High School
Varsity Football Team Mira Monte High School
Varsity Softball Team Shafter High School
Most Memorable Moment
Selected from the most noteworthy events in the Kern High School District.
Finalists
Varsity Volleyball Team Centennial High School
Girls Varsity Tennis Team East Bakersfield High School
Wind Symphony Independence High School
Angel Zarate Mira Monte High School
Traveling Children’s Musical: Aristocats Ridgeview High School
Esports Fortnite Team South High School
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theater
Recognizes the achievement of an individual theater technician in the areas of set design, lighting, sound, costuming, make up, run of show design, and/ or execution of stage work.
Finalists
Denise Guerrero Serrato ‑ Arvin High School
Kamryn Thum Centennial High School
Francisco Jimenez Golden Valley High School
Giuliana West Highland High School
Noah Burdick Independence High School
Alaijah Brasley Mira Monte High School
Leah Froehlich Shafter High School
Natalie Gregorio Stockdale High School
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Presented to a student, group, or team that has exhibited sportsmanship to its finest degree.
Christopher Wells Frontier High School
While competing in the South Yosemite River League Cross Country Cham pionships, Christopher Wells (Frontier) and Elijah Zepeda (Stockdale) were head to head for two miles. During the last mile, Zepeda pushed through to pull ahead of Wells but fell to his knees just before the finish line. Without hesitation, Wells scooped him up to help make sure Zepeda crossed the fin ish line, giving up his 3rd place finish to help his peer. “I didn’t feel like it was right for me to pass him,” said Wells. “I helped him up and I got him across the finish line before me.”
Zepeda wasn’t just another competitor in Wells’ eyes, this was a racing com panion he had known and raced against for the last three years. “We defi nitely need more people like that,” said Zepeda. “It speaks a lot about your character to go out of your way to do these amazing acts.”
“I was very proud [of Chris]. It’s not always about coming in first, second, or third, it’s about how you finish the race,” said Frontier Athletic Director, Mike Gibson.
You can watch this incredible example of sportsmanship by scanning the QR code:
Best Male Athlete
Presented to the best junior or senior male athlete as measured by performance, athletic participation, and impact on the team and school community.
Finalists
Nsongbeh Ginyui Frontier High School
Brock Rios Frontier High School
Nathan Gonzales Mira Monte High School
Elijah Valdovinos North High School
Amari Amey Ridgeview High School
Joshua Encinas South High School
Vincent Carnegie Stockdale High School
Best Female Athlete
Presented to the best junior or senior female athlete as measured by performance, athletic participation, and impact on the team and school community.
Finalists
Alina Leyva East Bakersfield High School
Alexis Tinnin Frontier High School
Amya Amey Independence High School
Aspen Hacker Kern Valley High School
Hayden Gehring Liberty High School
Alayshia Wright South High School
Lauren James Stockdale High School
Hannah Pacheco Stockdale High School
Best Public Event or Competition
Presented to the school that conducted the best public event or competition of the year (eg: local band and color guard tournaments, theatrical performances, athletic contests, or other community events).
Finalists
Mariachi & Folklórico Showdown Arvin High School
Associated Student Body Bakersfield High School
Holiday Extravaganza Foothill High School
Jazz Coffee House Foothill High School
Link Crew: Trunk or Treat Foothill High School
Art Club and Ceramics Highland High School
Film Festival ‘24 Highland High School
Future Farmers of America: Fall Harvest Event Highland High School
Future Farmers of America: Leadership Class Independence High School
Future Farmers of America: Haunted Barn Kern Valley High School
Homecoming Event Liberty High School
Cans for Candy: Trunk or Treat Mira Monte High School
Kicksgiving Soccer Clinic Mira Monte High School
Spring Fling Prom Mira Monte High School
“14th Annual Dance Revue” Ridgeview High School
The Industrial Technology Skills Challenge ROC
Associated Student Body: Haunted House Shafter High School
Kern County Honor Theatre Shafter High School
Esports Fortnite Team ‑ South High School
Esports Team West High School
Best Student-Produced News
Broadcast
Recognizes a group of students that create and produce a regularly scheduled school wide news program that informs and educates students about current events on campus, throughout the district, and in the surrounding communities.
Finalists
Bear 9 News Arvin High School
Scots Weekly Highland High School
News Show Team Liberty High School
Gossip in the Galaxy North High School
The BPD Blue Review South High School
Scholar Vocalist
The Scholar Vocalist award goes to an individual who exemplifies scholarly excellence and participation in a school choral program.
Finalists
Amelia Isaac Bakersfield High School
Emily Driscoll Frontier High School
Michelle Kwan Stockdale High School
Sara Sepulveda Murillo Stockdale High School
Outstanding Scholar Thespian
Recognizes an outstanding senior thespian based on GPA, leadership, theatrical participation, and overall contribution to productions.
Finalists
Isabel Schmunk Centennial High School
Nicole Aguirre Del Oro High School
Jazmin Santos Del Oro High School
Emily Driscoll Frontier High School
Katherine Canales Hernandez ‑ Golden Valley High School
Emma Bell Independence High School
Quetzalli Garibaldo ‑ Mira Monte High School
Erykah Johnson Ridgeview High School
Jayna Pierucci Shafter High School
Natalie Mejia South High School
Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Recognizes an outstanding senior thespian based on leadership, participation in theatrical events, and overall contribution to productions.
Finalists
Blanca Aguilar Anaya Arvin High School
Jolie Wyatt Bakersfield High School
Paul Reynolds Centennial High School
Katherine Canales Hernandez Golden Valley High School
Lily Alvarez Highland High School
Olivia Miniard Independence High School
Jorge Morales Garcia, Jr. Mira Monte High School
Lily Andrade Ridgeview High School
Jayna Pierucci Shafter High School
Briana Alvarado Umanzor South High School
Allison Ladle Stockdale High School
Best Female Student-Athlete
Presented to the top senior female athlete based on GPA, rank in class, leadership, sports participation, and overall team performance.
Finalists
Lauryn Eldridge Centennial High School
Layla Vargas Frontier High School
Amya Amey Independence High School
Addyson Evens Independence High School
Aspen Hacker Kern Valley High School
Hayden Gehring Liberty High School
Vienna Perier Stockdale High School
Best Male Student-Athlete
Presented to the top senior male athlete based on GPA, rank in class, leadership, sports participation, and overall team performance.
Finalists
Thomas Woods, Jr. Bakersfield High School
Angel Gallardo Aguilar East Bakersfield High School
Quinlan Ray Frontier High School
Elijah Legan Highland High School
Gavin Hord Liberty High School
Camdin Dockery North High School
Daniel Reza, III South High School
Athletic Play of the Year
Presented to the student or team that had the greatest play of the year in an athletic contest, competition, or tournament.
Finalists
Gabriel Bocardo Del Oro High School
Boys Varsity Cross Country Team Del Oro High School
Kobie Watson Frontier High School
Girls Varsity Basketball Team Liberty High School
Mason Level and Jonathan Gutierrez Ridgeview High School
Best in Art
Recognizes an individual or group for their outstanding artistic achievements demonstrating mastery of the craft and the intrinsic motivation to exceed expectations artistically, academically, and to benefit our community.
Finalists
Stevie Gregory Centennial High School
Eduardo Lopez Pinedo Golden Valley High School
Art Club ‑ Highland High School
Amelie Helman ‑ Highland High School
Issac Martinez Highland High School
Stephanie Lomeli ‑ Kern Valley High School
Best in Photography
Recognizes an individual or group that has demonstrated exceptional photography skills including balanced composition and visual appeal, evokes emotion, and shows unique attributes personal to the artist(s).
Finalists
The Blue and White Bakersfield High School
Andrea Medina Centennial High School
Kailani Coronado CTEC
Antonio Garcia CTEC
Andrew Molden CTEC
Ashlynn Smith CTEC
Moises Valencia, Jr. CTEC
Alejandro Trujillo Ridgeview High School
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Recognizes a student that was a member of the cast or technical team that was part of a full length, musical production showing a combination of exemplary ensemble and technical work.
Finalists
Daisy Perez Leon Arvin High School
Amelia Isaac Bakersfield High School
Noah White Centennial High School
Cristina “Vicky” Carrillo Golden Valley High School
Cast and Crew of “Beetlejuice Jr.” Highland High School
Katelyn Schneider Highland High School
Annelyse Carmona Independence High School
Cast and Crew of “The 39 Steps” Mira Monte High School
Raven Hernandez Mira Monte High School
Cast and Crew of “A Year With Frog and Toad” North High School
Sophia Neff North High School
Aidan Romero Ridgeview High School
Joslyn Pierucci Shafter High School
Benjamin Ha Stockdale High School
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Non-Musical
Recognizes a student who was a member of the cast or technical team that was part of a full length, non musical production showing a combination of exemplary ensemble and technical work.
Finalists
Cast and Crew of “Chaves Ravine: An LA Ghost Story” Arvin High School
Yaquelin Acosta Vasquez Arvin High School
Claire Michael Bakersfield High School
Jack Prince Centennial High School
Ethan Crawford Frontier High School
Cristina “Vicky” Carrillo Golden Valley High School
Cast and Crew of “PUFFS” Highland High School
Xander Orozco Highland High School
Ciaran Lollar Liberty High School
Cristian Borunda Mira Monte High School
Cast and Crew of “12 Angry Jurors” Mira Monte High School
Fred Cline North High School
Josue Villalobos Shafter High School
Best in Film/Video
Recognizes an individual or group demonstrating a high skill level in film or video production. The film or video must exhibit a creative concept that is eye catching, unique, entertaining, and educational and must inspire its intended audience.
Finalists
“The Larry Hallum Documentary” by Bears Production Arvin High School
Mayra Hernandez Garcia Arvin High School
“Hunted” by White Prince Films Centennial High School
“Worth the Wait” by Advanced Theatre Students Centennial High School
“Bereavement” by Emma Stephens, Jacob Murray, Brooklyn (Cricket)
Mendoza, and Rudi Gutierrez CTEC
“The Briefcase” by Aksel Sais Mendivil, Adam Oceguer, Anthony Duarte, and Angelo Carrillo CTEC
“Crimson Entity” by Eric Mendez Guzman, and Angel Gonzalez CTEC
“Don’t Write Me Up to HR” by Jonathan Ramirez, Esteban Perez, Elvis
Jaimes Balladares, Michael Perez Sorroza, and Antonio Garcia CTEC
“Dried Out” by Jacob Murray, Jazmin Santos, Rudi Gutierrez, Kailani, and Coronado CTEC
“Eleutheromania” by Andrew Cardenas, Giselle Flores, and Lucia Halcon ‑ CTEC
“Forastera” by Deven Sullivan, Violetamarysol Morales, Nicolas Bolanos, and Moises Valencia CTEC
“The Heart and History of Soul Food” by Diego Lopez, Destiny Martinez, and Dallas Rogers CTEC
“Singularity” by Andrew Cardenas, Giselle Flores, and Lucia Halcon CTEC
“Better Late Than Never” by Morningstar Entertainment Highland High School
“Highland’s Hidden Treasure” by Scots Production Highland High School
“The Hidden Treasure Trailer Series” by Scots Production Highland High School
Lucia Halcon Independence High School
Film Club Kern Valley High School
“Crossings” by Film Society South High School
“Wondering Why” by Film Society South High School
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non-Musical
Recognizes the cast and production staff of a full length main stage production showing a combination of exemplary ensemble and technical work.
Finalists
“Turn of the Screw” Bakersfield High School
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Centennial High School
“The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered” Del Oro High School
“The Play That Goes Wrong” Frontier High School
“Wait Until Dark” Golden Valley High School
“The Nerd” ‑ Liberty High School
“The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens” North High School
“Flowers for Algernon” ‑ Shafter High School
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Recognizes the achievement of an individual or group that created and/or produced an original theatrical production.
Finalists
“Dead To Me” - Frontier High School
“From the Mechanicals with Love” Mira Monte High School
“14th Annual Dance Revue” Ridgeview High School
“Ginger’s Wish Upon a Cookie” South High School
“Mirror Mirror: A Day in the Park” Stockdale High School
Tradition of Excellence
Awarded to an individual, group, program, or team that maintains excellence over time representing the Kern High School District motto, “A Tradition of Excellence.”
Finalists
Army JROTC Arvin High School
Ballet Folklórico Mi Cultura Arvin High School
Link Leaders Centennial High School
Archiving Class East Bakersfield High School
Color Guard Frontier High School
Varsity Football Team Frontier High School
Boys Soccer Program Golden Valley High School
Bulldog Theatre Company Golden Valley High School
Red Cross Club ‑ Highland High School
Marching Band and Color Guard Independence High School
Wind Symphony ‑ Independence High School
Associated Student Body Liberty High School
Associated Student Body Mira Monte High School
Boys Varsity Basketball Team North High School
Construction Trades ROC
Black Student Union South High School
Color Guard South High School
Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) South High School
Mock Trial Team South High School
“Mirror Mirror” Stockdale High School
Scholastic Team of the Year
Awarded to those who have excelled in the classroom and were successful as a group or team.
Finalists
Forensics Program Bakersfield High School
Mock Trial Team ‑ Bakersfield High School
Girls Varsity Golf Team Centennial High School
Varsity Football Team ‑ Centennial High School
Scots Productions Highland High School
Varsity Volleyball Team Independence High School
Academic Decathlon Team Kern Valley High School
Robotics Program Liberty High School
Boys Varsity Cross Country Team Stockdale High School
Girls Varsity Tennis Team Stockdale High School
Speech and Debate Team West High School
Outstanding Advanced Choral Ensemble
Recognizes the achievement(s) of a group of advanced level choir students who exemplify superior performance overall.
Finalists
Chorale Bakersfield High School
Chamber Singers Centennial High School
Viva Voces Foothill High School
Advanced Treble Choir Frontier High School
Titan Chamber Singers Frontier High School
Jazz Choir North High School
Chamber Choir Stockdale High School
Best News Story
Recognizes the achievement of an individual(s) who uses exemplary journalistic standards to write a news story that informs students about current events on campus and in their community.
Finalists
“Deportation Effort Underway in Kern County” by Bears Production Arvin High School
Arline Pineda Bakersfield High School
Itzel Garcia Del Oro High School
Kayla Vaughn Del Oro High School
“The Liberty High School Wrestling Team” by Breanna Webber, Brody Santillan, and Jonathan Slaughter ‑ Liberty High School
Audrina Natividad Ridgeview High School
Sofia Ysabel Pasumbal ‑ Ridgeview High School
Abigael Chapa South High School
Harvey Hall “Spirit of Bakersfield” Award
Awarded to the student, group, or team who embodies Bakersfield, and surrounding communities. Mr. Harvey Hall was the longest serving mayor in Bakersfield and was the city’s biggest cheerleader. The recipient of this award will display the same celebratory nature for our Kern High School District community.
Kern High School District Superintendent’s Ambassador Award
Awarded to a student or group of students who exemplify the KHSD legacy. The recipient of this award must demonstrate ongoing involvement on campus, within the community, and leadership among their peers.
Finalists
Thomas Woods, Jr. Bakersfield High School
Jolie Wyatt Bakersfield High School
Lauryn Eldridge ‑ Centennial High School
Morgan George Centennial High School
Grace Grijalva ‑ Centennial High School
Mahdox Gantong Highland High School
Emma Bell Independence High School
English 12 Honors Class Kern Valley High School
Associated Student Body Liberty High School
Juan Alfaro Mira Monte High School
Isaac Tirado Albarran North High School
Amari Amey Ridgeview High School
Black Student Union South High School
2011 PEAAK Categories
Best Community Supporter
Best Community Service Project
Best Female Athlete
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Greatest Comeback
Play of the Year
Best Male Athlete
Best Cheering Section
Best Play or Theatrical Performance
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
Most Inspirational
Most Inspiration Staff Member
Best Musical Excellence
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
2012 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Best Community Service Project
Most Inspirational
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual
Best Cheering Section
Most Inspiration Staff Member
Most Memorable Moment
Most Memorable Production
Best Play or Theatrical Performance
Play of the Year
Best Public Event or Competition
Greatest Comeback
Best Musical Excellence
Best Actor
Best Actress
Team GPA
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2011 PEAAK Winners
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Senior Class (SOHS)
Alexandra Collatz (STHS)
Team Varsity Football Team (BHS)
Varsity Football Team (FHS)
Varisty Football Team (LHS)
Bryce Hammon (BHS) & Cody Kessler (CHS)
Girls Basketball Team (RHS)
Emanuel Aguire (SHHS)
Tavia Rutherford (FRHS) & Taylor Holiday (FRHS)
Bryce Keene (STHS)
Tyler Schilabel (IHS)
David Michael (FRHS)
Jazz Ensemble (WHS)
Mark Van Kopp (BHS)
2012 PEAAK Winners
Inclusion Films
Future Farmers of America/Daniel Aguilar (FHS)
Baltazar Ortega (MMHS)
Chris Hannible (BHS)
Meghan Shain (FRHS) Best Theater Technician Emily Smith (BHS)
Isaac Lopez (RHS)
Cheer & Sparkle Squad (NHS)
Darrell Miller (SOHS)
We the People Team (CHS)
Every 15 Minutes (AHS)
Drama Department (EBHS)
Javier Kirksey (RHS)
Earl Warren Cup (BHS)
Varsity Football Team (BHS)
Marching Band (FRHS)
Josh Lubatti (RHS)
Breanne Fowler (SHHS)
Girls Varsity Basketball Team (FRHS)
Brooke Dickens (STHS)
Ryan O’Leary (HHS)
Future Farmers of America Program (FRHS)
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2013 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Best Community Service
Most Inspirational
Outstanding Leadership
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best in Instrumental Music
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual
Best Example of Sportsmanship Team or School
Best Play or Theatrical Performance
Best Cheering Section
Most Memorable Moment
Most Original Production
Best Instrumental Music (Soloist or Small Ensemble)
Play of the Year
Best Public Event or Competition
Greatest Comeback
Tradition of Excellence
Best Musical Excellence
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Team GPA
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
2013 PEAAK Winners
The Bakersfield Jockey Club
Project Lifesavers (WHS)
Halloween MOVE (EBHS)
9GR Mentors (FHS)
Kamari Cotton Moya (RHS) & Preston Hodges (IHS)
Erica McCall (RHS)
Jazz Band (SOHS)
Robert MdDonald (FRHS)
Jordan Wood (AHS)
Boys Varsity Basketball Team (EBHS)
Bang Bang Your’e Dead (AHS)
The Red Zone (CHS)
Girls Soccer Team (HHS) & Return of PFC Roosevelt Clark (BHS)
Bear Pride Live News Cast (AHS)
Brian Liu (STHS)
Preveon Alexander (RHS)
Special Education Prom (CHS)
Boys Varsity Basketball Team (IHS)
Virtual Business Team (CHS)
“Music in Motion” Band & Color Guard Competition (CHS)
Jose Gutierrez (RHS)
Amelia Rogers (SOHS)
Girls Varsity Tennis Team (LHS)
Kathryn Cornford (FRHS) & Samantha Carbajal (SOHS)
Andrew Daughtery (CHS)
AVID Program (EBHS)
2014 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Best Community Service
Most Inspirational
Outstanding Leadership
Best Vocal Music
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual
Outstanding Theatrical Production
Best Cheering Section
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2014 PEAAK Winners
The Bakersfield Jockey Club
Project Future Farmers of America (HHS)
Mark Hernadez (CHS) & Varsity Soccer Team (SOHS)
IT Academy (RHS)
Chamber Choir (MMHS)
Sergio Alvarez (WHS)
Erica Ortega (GVHS)
Asauni Rufus (BHS)
Jorie Caneta (FRHS)
Chelsea Hatler (BHS)
Ashley Haycock (HHS)
In the Heights (GVHS)
Vikings on Valhalla (WHS)
Varsity Football Team, Tribute to John Wren (SOHS)
Neverland (FHS)
Best in Instrumental Music Soloist, Small Group or Large Ensemble Drumline (KVHS)
Athletic Play of the Year
Best Public Event or Competition
Greatest Comeback
Tradition of Excellence
Best Art, Photo, or Film Project
Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Best Team GPA
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
Asauni Rufus (BHS)
Earl Warren Cup (BHS)
Jesus Silvestre (GVHS)
Driller Football Program & Paul Golla (BHS)
Advanced Art Students (IHS)
Adam Games (FRHS)
Shayann Morris (SHHS)
Varsity Volleyball Team (STHS)
Savannah Berry (HHS)
Patrick Crowley (BHS)
Michael Cushine (IHS)
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2015 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Best Community Service
Most Inspirational
Outstanding Leadership
Best Vocal Music(Soloist or Small Ensemble)
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual
Best Example of Sportsmanship Team
Outstanding Theatrical Production “
Best in Vocal Music (Large Group)
Best Cheering Section
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Best in Instrumental Music (Large Group)
Athletic Play of the Year
Best Public Event or Competition
Greatest Comeback
Tradition of Excellence
Best Art, Photo, or Film Project
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Male)
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Female)
Best Team GPA
Best Instrumental Music(Soloist or Small Ensemble)
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
2015 PEAAK Winners
Kevin Harvick
Project Fun Fest (BHS)
Gina Fields (FHS)
Jason Whalen (WHS)
Ralph Zellers (NHS)
Cameron McDonald (WHS)
Cassidy Fraley (BHS)
Dalton Gallis (KVHS)
Morganne Hill (LHS)
Julian Velarde (FHS) & Alexis Aguire (HHS)
Connor Morrow (STHS)
Boys Varsity Soccer Team (RHS)
The Addams Family” (STHS)
Concert Choir (MMHS)
The Black Hole (STHS)
Boys Varsity Soccer Team (SOHS)
Tales of High School Torture: A Novel, A Poem, A Play (GVHS)
Falcon Marching Band & Color Guard (IHS)
Jose Vazquez, Jr. (SOHS)
Peg Pauly Shakespeare Festival & Invitations (FHS)
Boys Varsity Basketball Team (KVHS)
Agriculture Department (FRHS)
Bear 9 News (AHS)
Devon Lieske (FRHS)
Annie Murrell (HHS)
Boys Varsity Basketball Team (CHS)
Scots Pipes and Drums (HHS)
Tatum Collatz (STHS)
Sheldon Croney (RHS)
JROTC (SOHS)
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2017 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Most Inspirational
Best Editing in Video/Film
Outstanding Leadership
Scholar Female Artist
Scholar Male Artist
Best Vocal Music (Soloist or Small Ensemble)
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male
Best in Art
Best Female Athlete
Best Male Athlete
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual
Scholar Photographer
Most Memorable Moment
Best in Film/Video History
Best in Photography
Athletic Play of the Year
Best Public Event or Competition
Greatest Comeback
Best Example of Sportsmanship Team
Tradition of Excellence
Best in Vocal Music (Large Group)
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Female)
Best Student Produced News Broadcast
Scholastic Team of the Year
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Best Cheering Section
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Best Community Service Project
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
2017 PEAAK Winners
Kern Medical Free Sports Physicals
Daren Richardson Snider (WHS)
Salvador Ramirez, Jr. (RHS)
Link Crew & Assocated Student Body (SHHS)
Jaimie Kim (STHS)
Michael Saenz, Jr. (LHS)
Darl Esperanza (MMHS)
Rebel Theater Group (SOHS)
Destiny Chavez (EBHS) & Megan Jarrett (FRHS)
Noah Evans (STHS)
Kristin Parulan (CHS)
Alexis Keene (STHS)
Navonte Demison (BHS)
Morgann Hagar (FRHS)
Jacqueline Hiracheta (FHS)
Angela Ragus (FRHS)
Girls Varsity Basketball Team (IHS)
Day Team, Lost Headlines: Mendez vs. Westminster, (WHS)
Dylan Corral (RHS)
Justin McCall (RHS)
Honor Flight #26 (LHS)
Boys Varsity Basketball Team (WHS)
Swim Teams (IHS) & (SOHS)
Driller Football Team (BHS)
Chamber Singers (LHS)
Grace Calvillo (EBHS)
Hawk News (CHS)
Girls Tennis Team (STHS)
Jasmin Dixon (IHS)
Grant Fidler (CHS) & Tyler Bell (IHS)
“Fiddler on the Roof” (STHS)
Bleacher Creatures (EBHS)
“CLUE” (MMHS)
Future Farmers of America (KVHS)
Annmarie Narvaez (AHS)
2019 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Most Inspirational
Best Editing in Video/Film (Individual and/or Group)
Outstanding Leadership
Scholar Artist (Arts and Photography)
Greatest Comeback
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best Public Event or Competition
Best Student Produced News Broadcast
Scholar Vocalist
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Female)
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Male)
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
Athletic Play of the Year
Best in Art
Best in Photography
Outstanding Tenor/Bass Solo Performance
Outstanding Soprano/Alto Solo Performance
Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance
Outstanding Beginning Ensemble Performance
Tradition of Excellence
Scholastic Team of the Year
Outstanding Large Ensemble Performance
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female
Best Community Service Project
Best in Film/Video
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2019 PEAAK Winners
Liberty Christian Center Pastor Dale Cornell (GVHS)
Matthew Johnson (CHS)
Joshua Carolan (RHS)
The Three Amigos Wesley Gordon, Carson Parks,Tate Turner (BHS)
Angel Lopez (HHS)
Cynthia Pelayo (EBHS)
Boys Varsity Soccer Team (FHS)
Eva Lopez (SHHS)
Team Varsity Baseball Team (WHS)
Alexis Aguilar Bonilla (SHHS)
Helen Hayes (KVHS)
Cheer Competition Team (SOHS)
Bear 9 News Production (AHS)
Christopher (Tyler) Hart (NHS)
Sophia Fabrizio (HHS)
Omar Ramos (STHS)
Naomi Grace Jennings (STHS)
Daniel Viveros (LHS)
Boys Varsity Soccer Team (SOHS)
Memory Project (WHS)
Caleb Ramirez (ROC)
Jose Carrillo (CHS)
Itze Garcia (EBHS)
Chamber Singers (CHS)
Men’s Ensemble (CHS)
Virtual Enterprise Team (BHS)
History Day Team (CHS)
Chorale (BHS)
Ethan Simpson (STHS)
Mary O’Reilly (STHS)
Sidewalk Bulldogs: Jacelyn Gomez, Barbara Perez, and Jaime Flores (GVHS)
Leslie Aguilar Higuera (GVHS)
The Cast of “The Addams Family” (EBHS)
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical “Almost, Maine” (BHS)
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production “Achilles’ Heart” (HHS)
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
S.W.A.T. Team (Students Working Against Tobacco) (GVHS)
2022 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Most Inspirational
Best Editing in Video/Film
Outstanding Leadership
Scholar Female Artist
Scholar Male Artist
Scholar Photographer
Greatest Comeback
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Theater Technician
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best Public Event or Competition
Best Student‑Produced News Broadcast
Scholar Vocalist
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Female)
Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar Male)
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
Athletic Play of the Year
Best in Art
Best in Photography
Outstanding Tenor/Bass Solo Performance
Outstanding Soprano/Alto Solo Performance
Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance
Outstanding Beginning Ensemble Performance
Tradition of Excellence
Scholastic Team of the Year
Outstanding Large Ensemble Performance
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male
Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female
Best Community Service Project
Best in Film/Video
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Excellence in Writing
Best News Story
Best Cheering Section
Best Front Page
Harvey Hall: Spirit of Bakersfield Award
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2022 PEAAK Winners
Red Cross Club (HHS)
La’Don Denmark, Jr. (IHS)
Dylon Bibb (AHS)
Logan Abbott (CHS)
Savannah Rosas (FHS)
Diego Caceres (CHS)
Rebeca Chavez (RHS)
Future Farmers of America Market Sheep Team (FHS)
Varsity Boys Basketball Team (GVHS)
Janessa Carbajal (FHS)
Team Mock Trial Team (CHS)
Jason Oliver (LHS)
Laila Baameur (EBHS)
Spooktacular (EBHS)
EBTV News (EBHS)
Rebekah Lehndorfer (STHS)
Leslie Art (EBHS)
Carlos Garcia (IHS)
Janae Hutson (RHS)
Joshua Bell (IHS
Devon Sundgren (SHHS)
Tera Ellwein (NHS)
Shahad Albashiri (RHS)
Karsten Adeleye (STHS)
Marissa Almaguer (RHS)
Advanced Treble Ensmble (FRHS)
Bass Choir (AHS)
Varsity Girls Basketball Team (BHS)
Varsity Girls Tennis Team (STHS)
Chamber Singers (CHS)
Joshua Tiede (CHS)
Savannah Gregg (CHS)
Animal Club (IHS)
Humdrum (CTEC
“Into the Woods” (CHS)
“Radium Girls” (SHHS)
“The Very Un-Merry Attack on Santa Claus Mountain in Jingle Vision 4-D” (SOHS)
Kayla Vaughn (MMHS)
Jorge Arteaga (RHS)
Bruiser’s Block (GVHS)
PACK News (RHS)
Los Leones de Mira Monte, Mariachi (MMHS)
Alexander Fan (CHS)
2024 PEAAK Categories
Greatest Community Supporter
Most Inspirational Award
Best Editing in Video/Film
Outstanding Leadership
Scholar Artist
Outstanding Artist
Scholar Photographer
Greatest Comeback
Most Memorable Moment
Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theater
Best Example of Sportsmanship
Best Male Athlete
Best Female Athlete
Best Public Event or Competition
Best Student Produced News Broadcast
Scholar Vocalist
Outstanding Scholar Thespian
Outstanding Achievement in Theater
Best Female Student Athlete
Best Male Student Athlete
Athletic Play of the Year
Best in Art
Best in Photography
Outstanding Ensemble Performance
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 PEAAK Winner
AERA Energy (SHS)
Elijah Lidgett (CTEC)
“Overstayed” (CTEC)
Robotics Team 7983A (CHS)
Aaron Guerra (CHS)
Allison Darke (BHS)
Ixtaccihuatl Sanchez Acosta (BHS)
Varsity Football Team (SHHS)
Boys Varsity Soccer Team (FHS)
Jesus Miranda (GVHS)
Girls Varsity Soccer Team (CHS)
Brycen Tablit (FRHS)
Aspen Hacker (KVHS)
Agriculture Communication Class (FRHS)
HQTV NEWS (SHHS)
Armando Gil Rojo (STHS)
Katie Johnson (HHS)
JuanCarlos Arellano (MMHS)
Caelyn Armijo (STHS)
Jared Delgado (EBHS)
Baylin Statler (NHS)
Francis Escudero & Isabella Escudero (HHS)
Diego Arredondo (CTEC)
Mariachi Los Osos (AHS)
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Musical Maggie Lehman (BHS)
Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Best Community Service Project
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical
Best in Film/Video
Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical
Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production
Tradition of Excellence
Scholastic Team of the Year
Excellence in Writing
Best News Story
Best Cheering Section
Best Design
Harvey Hall “Spirit of Bakersfield” Award
KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award
Rei Ferrel (GVHS)
Red Cross Club (HHS)
“Chicago” (BHS)
“The Duel” (CHS)
“MACBETH” (GVHS)
“Black Bart and the Bakersfield Train Heist” (CHS)
Girls Varsity Soccer Team (IHS)
Girls Varsity Tennis Team (SHS)
Abigail Arellano (RHS)
Kayla L. Vaughn (DOHS)
Star Spirit Club (NHS)
GG Media by Hunter Burch & Adiel Dieguez (WHS)
Black Student Union (SHS)
Amy Haddad and Sofia Rubio (WHS)
Leo Holland Associate Superintendent of Instruction Kern High School District
Why PEAAK?
The Kern High School District is committed to providing its more than 42,000 students a comprehensive four‑year high school experience that includes academic, athletic, and extracurricular experiences.
As the Associate Superintendent of Instruction, I want to thank all Kern High School District Athletic Directors, Activity Directors, teachers, coaches, parents, volunteers, and others who have contributed to all our academic, athletic and activities’ successes. The PEAAK Awards program began in 2011 to formally recognize the accomplishments of our talented students.
Congratulations to all this year’s PEAAK Award winners. We are proud of you!
Sincerely,
Leo Holland
Associate Superintendent of Instruction Kern High School District
Thank You!
Thousands of Kern High School District students participated in sports and activities this year thanks to the efforts of the KHSD’s dedicated Athletic and Activity Directors
HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Arvin Chris Carlos (2023) Laura Liera (2019)
Bakersfield Tamara Maiocco (2022) Anna Lovan (2005)
Centennial
Del Oro
East Bakersfield
Tom Haskell (2010) Jayna Chapman (2013)
Shannon Secrist (2022) Desmond Ramey (2022)
James Dominguez (2021) Lori Ambrose (2023)
Foothill Mike Biezad (2016) Lisa Granata (2024)
Frontier Mike Gibson (2009) Lanette Cornford (2019)
Golden Valley
Robert Haskell (2015) Kirstie Park (2023)
Highland Justin Finch (2018) Meaghan Barber-Smith (2010)
Independence Derek LaRosa (2016) Karen O’Mullan (2024)
Kern Valley Brianna Mundy (2023) Brianna Mundy (2022)
Liberty Mark Erickson (2024) Brooke Slayton (1998)
Mira Monte Josue Valenzuela (2014) Marina Lopez (2022)
North Edward Moreno (2024) Alison Toy (2015)
Ridgeview Shane Koerner (2018) Deb Whitbey (2023)
Shafter
Brian Feaster (2015) Julia Garcia (2024)
South Dante Borradori (2017) Cecilia Pulido (2014)
Stockdale
Brandon Parks (2024) Lea Maclean (2011)
West Scott Davisson (2014) Christina Davis (2023)
