KHSD 2025 PEAAK Program

PEAAK 2025

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.

Michael Zulfa, Ed.D. Superintendent Kern High School District

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

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PEAAK 2025

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

Arvin High Mariachi Los Osos & Ballet Folklórico Mi Cultura

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

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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

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Best Editing in Video/Film

Recognizes an individual or group for their exceptional skills in video/film editing, utilizing advanced techniques to create structure and enhance the overall video/film.

Finalists

“Hunted” by White Prince Films - Centennial High School “Lamb” by Angelina James - Centennial High School “The Anthem” by Deven Sullivan & Nicolas Bolanos - CTEC “Eleutheromania” by Andrew Cardenas, Giselle Flores, and Lucia Halcon - CTEC “Forastera” by Deven Sullivan - CTEC “Punish” by Ashlynn Smith and Finnick Young - CTEC “Windowpane” by Lucia Halcon - CTEC Jayden Zepeda - Del Oro High School “Highland’s Hidden Treasure” by Scots Productions - Highland High School Video Production Team - Liberty High School Jorge Morales Garcia, Jr. - Mira Monte High School Valeria Merino - South High School

Outstanding Leadership

Recognizes the student or group that has exhibited leadership that inspired students in the classroom, on the field, and/or in the community to achieve excellence during the year.

Finalists

Army JROTC - Arvin High School Helping Paws Club - Arvin High School Margarito Santacruz Santoyo - Arvin High School Eva Haverstock - Bakersfield High School Associated Student Body - Centennial High School Grace Grijalva - Centennial High School Ruby Lizarraga - Centennial High School Unity Rally - Centennial High School Aaron Esquivel - Del Oro High School Anali Martinez - Del Oro High School Jasmine Partida - Golden Valley High School Taylor Burrows - Highland High School Red Cross Club - Highland High School Associated Student Body - Liberty High School Juan Alfaro - Mira Monte High School Associated Student Body - Mira Monte High School Elijah Valdovinos - North High School Black Student Union - South High School Principle of Education Class - South High School

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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

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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

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PEAAK 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ‑ 15 ‑

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Best Community Service Project

Awarded to the student, group, or team whose efforts have resulted in a greater benefit to the community of Kern County.

Finalists

Associated Student Body & Army JROTC - Arvin High School Helping Paws Club - Arvin High School Future Farmers of America - Bakersfield High School Theatre Hawks, ITS Troupe #6537 - Centennial High School The Blade Closet - East Bakersfield High School Associated Student Body - Highland High School Red Cross Club - Highland High School Future Farmers of America: Cares Project - Kern Valley High School Associated Student Body: Basketball Sock Toss - Mira Monte High School Cans for Candy: Trunk or Treat - Mira Monte High School Kicksgiving Soccer Clinic - Mira Monte High School Read Across America - Mira Monte High School Construction Trades - ROC PETS Clinic - ROC Dreams Over Drugs - Shafter High School Project B.E.S.T. - South High School Student Advocacy Center - South High School Little Librarians’ Club - West High School

Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical

Recognizes the cast and production staff of a full-length main stage musical production showing a combination of exemplary ensemble and technical work.

Finalists

“Mean Girls (High School Edition)” - Arvin High School “Hadestown” - Bakersfield High School “Big Fish” - Centennial High School “Alice in Wonderland” - Del Oro High School “The Jungle Book” - Del Oro High School “Once Upon A One More Time” - Frontier High School “Mean Girls (High School Edition)” - Golden Valley High School “Spamalot” - Independence High School “Little Shop of Horrors” - Ridgeview High School “Mean Girls” - Shafter High School “Shrek the Musical” - Stockdale High School

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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

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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

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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

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Excellence in Writing

Recognizes the achievement of an individual for their written work containing compelling ideas, coherent writing structure, tactful verbiage, and a voice that is individual and representative of the author.

Finalists

Abel Varela, Jr. - Arvin High School Arline Pineda - Bakersfield High School Ava Finney - Centennial High School Angelo Carrillo - CTEC Violetamarysol Morales - CTEC Elisevette Narciso - CTEC Ashlynn Smith - CTEC Michael Perez Sorroza - CTEC Kayla Vaughn - Del Oro High School Mia Vittoria - Kern Valley High School Audrina Natividad - Ridgeview High School

Outstanding Beginning Choral Ensemble

Recognizes the achievement(s) of a group of beginner-level choir students who exemplify superior performance overall.

Finalists

Treble Choir - Bakersfield High School Treble Choir - Foothill High School Bass Choir - Mira Monte High School Treble Choir - Ridgeview High School Bass Choir - Stockdale High School

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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

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Best Cheering Section

Awarded to the best cheering section, group, or squad in the Kern High School District.

Finalists

Drill Crew - Bakersfield High School Titan Noise Team (TNT) - Frontier High School Black Watch Brigade - Highland High School Pat Riot Crew - Liberty High School RoarZone - Mira Monte High School Star Spirit Squad - North High School The Bunker - Shafter High School

Best Design

Recognizes an individual or group of students for a print or digital design (ex: front page for a traditional newspaper, a stylistic graphic used on social media, a flier for a school event, etc.) that is student-made and published.

Finalists

The Blue and White - Bakersfield High School Anna Marie Iturriria - Centennial High School The Sunburst Staff - Del Oro High School Fernanda Alba De La Cruz - Ridgeview High School Pack News - Ridgeview High School

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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

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2011 PEAAK Categories

2011 PEAAK Winners

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

Chevron 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 Categories

2012 PEAAK Winners

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

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)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2013 PEAAK Categories

2013 PEAAK Winners

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

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)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2014 PEAAK Categories

2014 PEAAK Winners

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 Best in Instrumental Music Soloist, Small Group or Large Ensemble 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

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) Drumline (KVHS) 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)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2015 PEAAK Categories

2015 PEAAK Winners

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

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)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2016 PEAAK Categories

2016 PEAAK Winners

Greatest Community Supporter 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 Outstanding Theatrical Production 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) Scholastic Team of the Year Best Instrumental Music(Soloist or Small Ensemble) Best Female Student Athlete Best Male Student Athlete Best Cheering Section Best Community Service Project KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award

Greg Kerr, KBAK Ricardo Jaramillo (GVHS) Agriculture Department (NHS) Alec Fore & Ally Bryant (LHS) Jarrin Pruett (FRHS) Mayre Vite (FHS) Chance Cooper (HHS) & Lawrence White (RHS) Alexis Keene (STHS) Vivian Anfoso (SOHS) Gilbert “Bubbs” Varela (IHS) “Beauty and the Beast” (EBHS) History Day Competition (WHS) In our Lives: 9/11 Through Shafter Eyes (SHHS) Crimson Bear Brigade Marching Band (AHS) Lawrence White and JaMar Trimble Moya (RHS) Sunrise Showdown Talent Show (EBHS, FHS, MMHS) Girls Varsity Tennis Team (HHS) Academic Decathlon Team (STHS) Bear Pride Productions NEWS (AHS) James White (FRHS) Stephanie Lopez (GVHS) Mock Trial Team (WHS) Nicholas Hernandez (EBHS) Rebecca Gallis (KVHS) & Alexis Paredez (MMHS) Jonathan Hunter (GVHS) & Jaeden Watson (STHS) The Black Hole (STHS) You’re Worth More, The Ford Dimension Boys Varsity Soccer Team (SOHS)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2017 PEAAK Categories

2017 PEAAK Winners

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

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)

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2018 PEAAK Categories

2018 PEAAK Winners

Greatest Community Supporter Most Inspirational Best Editing in Video/Film Outstanding Leadership Scholar Female Artist Scholar Male Artist Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production

David Marcus and the Thumbs Up Campaign (CHS) Alejandro Cuevas (RHS) Stars on Point, Link Crew (NHS) Meigan Wu (IHS) Vanessa Garcia Millan (STHS) Jacob Jessee (BHS) Shelby Perlis, “She Persists”, (FRHS) & The Time Travelling Love Paradox of Camp Punikaka in 4-D (SOHS) Mariah Padilla (FHS) Abraham Mejia Sanchez (EBHS) & Joseph “JP” De Leon (RHS) Adalberto Davalos (BHS) Aaliyah Wilson (STHS) & Kahlaijah Dean (IHS) Cade Sakamoto (HHS) & Trent Tracy (FRHS) Frank Ramirez (GVHS) & Alex Estelle (SOHS) Miranda Vasquez (RHS) Boys Varisty Soccer Team (MMHS) Heidi Caldera (SOHS) Nathan Delgado (RHS) Seth Krauss (LHS) SDD Track Meet (CHS) Scots Varsity Football Team (HHS) Shafter-Wasco Rivalry Week (SHHS) Grace Cecil (EBHS); David Celio (GVHS); Nathaniel Vega (IHS) 93 Rebel News (SOHS) Girls Varsity Tennis Team (STHS) Hailee Sliter (NHS) Ahmed Baameur (EBHS) “Godspell” (HHS) Pat - Riot - Crew (LHS) “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” (GVHS) Trojan Thrift (FHS) Light Horse Evaluation Team (FRHS)

Outstanding Achievement in Acting Female Outstanding Achievement in Acting Male Best in Art Best Female Athlete Best Male Athlete Outstanding Theater Technician Scholar Photographer Most Memorable Moment Best in Film/Video Best in Photography Athletic Play of the Year Best Public Event or Competition Greatest Comeback Tradition of Excellence Outstanding Achievement in Theater (Scholar) 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

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2019 PEAAK Categories

2019 PEAAK Winners

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

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) “Almost, Maine” (BHS) “Achilles’ Heart” (HHS) S.W.A.T. Team (Students Working Against Tobacco) (GVHS)

Best in Film/Video Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Musical Outstanding Live Theatrical Production: Non Musical Outstanding Original Live Theatrical Production KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2020 PEAAK Categories

2020 PEAAK Winners

Greatest Community Supporter Most Inspirational Best Editing in Video/Film Outstanding Leadership Scholar Female Artist Scholar Male Artist Greatest Comeback Most Memorable Moment Best Example of Sportsmanship Individual Best Male Athlete Best Female Athlete Best Public Event or Competition Best Student-Produced News Broadcast Scholar Vocalist Best Female Student Athlete Best Male Student Athlete Athletic Play of the Year Best in Art Best in Photography Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance Outstanding Beginning Ensemble Performance Tradition of Excellence Scholastic Team of the Year Outstanding Large Ensemble Performance Scholar Photographer Best News Story Best Community Service Project Best Front Page Best in Film/Video Best Cheering Section KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award

K&S Food Store - Kuljit S. Ghuman (GVHS) Josiah Hill (BHS) Alicia J. Rizer (ROC) Lydon Olivares (KVHS) Anastasia Rimer (BHS) Joshaua Jimenez (BHS) Trojan Marching Band (FHS) Chamber Singers (NHS) Dominick Leon (GVHS) Josiah Hill (BHS) Alyssa Valdivia (FRHS) Skills USA Competition (ROC) 93 Rebel News (SOHS) Bailey Cabrera (RHS) Hailee Julius (IHS) Ased Adus (RHS) Judy Pulido (AHS) Art Club (HHS) Erubiel Monterrosa Romero (ROC) Chamber Singers (CHS) Bass Choir (NHS) Girls Varsity Basketball Team (BHS) Girls Varsity Tennis Team (RHS) Chamber Choir (FHS) Jordan Branscum (RHS) Raul Padilla, Jr. (RHS) Associated Student Body (RHS) Hawk Times (CHS) Erubiel Monterrosa Romero (ROC) Blade Band (EBHS) YES! (Youth Empowering Success!) (BHS)

(Covid-online only)

2021 PEAAK No in-person events - PEAAK not held

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2022 PEAAK Categories

2022 PEAAK Winners

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

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)

Excellence in Writing Best News Story Best Cheering Section Best Front Page Harvey Hall: Spirit of Bakersfield Award KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award

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PREVIOUS WINNERS 2023 PEAAK Categories

2023 PEAAK Winners

Greatest Community Supporter Most Inspirational Award Best Editing in Video/Film

Project BEST/Premier Barber Parlor (SHS) Best Buddies (EBS) “Lonesome Bounty” by Zack Frank, Thomas Goff, Patrick Carter, and Aaron Romero (CTEC) Breana Brackett (ROC) Camila Figueroa (FHS) Isabella Williams (BHS) Laila Ranger (IHS) Lady Lions Soccer Program (MMHS) “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (HHS) Rylynn Coble (FHS) Aron Guardardo (WHS) Miguel Estrada II (FRHS) Naomi Roby (GVHS) 10th Annual Kern High Film Festival Red Carpet & Awards (CTEC) Scots Weekly (HHS) Rebekah Lehndorfer (STHS) Emma Adams (BHS) Eleanore Friedman (CHS) Emma Fredrick (LHS) Grant Buckey (LHS) Varsity Football Team (AHS) Art Club (HHS) Adiel Dieguez (WHS) Jaelin Moore (SHS) Lisela Olegario (STHS) Chamber Singers (CHS) Bass Chorus (STHS) Chamber Singers (RHS) Musical Garrett Redstone (CHS) Non-Musical Alvaro Cardona Herrera (GVHS) Sun Shack (DOHS) “Pushing the Frontiers of Weightlifting: From the High School Gym to Professional Sports” by Johnie Burch, Paulene Dela Cruz and Aaron Williams (WHS) “The Addams Family” (HHS) “The Play that Goes Wrong” (GVHS) “Telephone” by Graciana Lyday and Isabelle Bravo (FHS) Forensics Team (STHS) Virtual Business Team (CHS) Aaron I. Romero (CTEC) Jack Ho (HHS) The Black Hole (SHS) Kern County Career & STEM Expo (CTEC) Unity Week (SHS) Kasey Lassen (KVHS)

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 (Junior or Senior) Best Female Athlete (Junior or Senior) Best Public Event or Competition Best Student-Produced News Broadcast Scholar Vocalist Outstanding Scholar Thespian Outstanding Achievement in Theater Best Female Student-Athlete (Senior) Best Male Student-Athlete (Senior) 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 Outstanding Large Ensemble Performance Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Outstanding Performance in a Live Theatrical Production: Best Community Service Project Best in Film/Video Outstanding Live Theatrical Production (Musical) 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 ‑ 34 ‑

PREVIOUS WINNERS 2024 PEAAK Categories

2024 PEAAK Winner

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 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 Best News Story Best Cheering Section Best Design Harvey Hall “Spirit of Bakersfield” Award KHSD Superintendents Ambassador Award

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) Maggie Lehman (BHS) 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)

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PEAAK 2025

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!

Leo Holland Associate Superintendent of Instruction Kern High School District

Sincerely, Leo Holland Associate Superintendent of Instruction Kern High School District

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PEAAK 2025

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

Tom Haskell (2010)

Jayna Chapman (2013)

Del Oro

Shannon Secrist (2022)

Desmond Ramey (2022)

East Bakersfield

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)

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PEAAK 2025

The Kern High School District would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the 2025 PEAAK Awards.

Thank You! The Kern High School District’s 2025 PEAAK Awards Ceremony was a team effort with many individuals, groups, and companies contributing to make this a memorable evening.

Kern High School District Board of Trustees Dr. Mike Zulfa, Kern High School District Superintendent Valley Strong Credit Union

A Special Thanks to: Dignity Health Arena, Theater, and Convention Center Fabiola Lopez Haley Maxwell Ashley Ortega Victor Lizarraga Quiroz Deanna Ribbons Jon Rose Hannah Smith Alejandra Torres Javier Valdes Danielle Williamson