May 10, 2013
Media Contact: Amber Chiang, 661-395-4256, 661-794-9684
Tehachapi Area Locals among 99th Graduating Class at Bakersfield College
On Friday evening, May 10, 2013, Bakersfield College will celebrate the achievements of the 2013 graduating class. This commencement marked the 99th annual event for the college, which opened its doors in 1913.
Dr. Sonya Christian, new president of Bakersfield College, is especially proud of this class, which is her first as president of the College of nearly 18,000 students.
“This is a major achievement for many students,” said Christian. “By earning their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, Bakersfield College’s class of 2013 is moving on to an exciting future. Less than 40 percent of Californians attain a college degree. Bakersfield College’s commencement celebrates a major life accomplishment not attained by a majority of the population.”
In total, Bakersfield College awarded associate degrees to 836 students this year. Women outnumbered men 572 to 264. Most notably, 550 of the 836 associate degree recipients plan to transfer to four-year schools in the fall.
Among those recognized for their completion of a degree or certificate program were Tehachapi area residents:
Allissa Messier
Betty Barnes
Caleb Geiger
Christian Torres
Elias Torres
Francisco Rodriguez
Holly Pettit
Jennifer Tweedy
Kalina Auch
Kathryn Elkins
Kristsen Tapia
Marisa Folse
Monica Evans
Robert Cochran
Sabrina Kurczeski
Sarah Horcher
Scott Lackey
Stephanie Hearn
Valorie Farquharson
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