Daily Bulletin
| Independence High School Thursday, March 9, 2023 |
Good morning, Falcons! In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be recognizing the important achievements of women in Kern County! Check out the information about Grace Van Dyke Bird, President of Bakersfield College in 1921, at the end of these announcements!
Testing continues today - we won’t have announcements over the loudspeaker on testing days, but teachers will receive an emailed copy every day. You can also find the daily bulletin on the IHS Instagram page and the school website. Students scheduled to test will report straight to their testing session and be cleared by the attendance office daily.
The Asian Student Union will meet in room 1006 today during lunch.
Bill Williams Elementary school is looking for volunteers to help with their school Carnival on May 12th, from 4-8pm. Sign up in the counseling office with Mrs. Moreno.
Sophomores and juniors--if you are interested in attending ROC or CTEC for the next school year, the deadline to apply is tomorrow! Please go to roc.kernhigh.org to apply.
Attention Mathletes and Math Nerds! CSUB will be holding a Math Field Day Competition this Saturday. If you are interested, please see Ms. Flores in room 1007 for more information!
It’s not too late to sign up to play boys’ tennis! No prior experience is necessary - come by the athletics office for more details!
Come check out our talented band and orchestra this evening at 7pm in the PAC!
Have a great day, Falcons!
From Bakersfield College:
Bakersfield College is committed to empowering women through inspirational support and education. In alignment with the College's institutional mission, vision, and core values, we champion for the next generation of female leaders throughout Kern County and our world.
Grace Van Dyke Bird
Deeply rooted in the history of Bakersfield College, a woman named Grace Van Dyke Bird first came to teach in 1917 and was appointed as College Chief Executive, the position now known as President, in 1921. She was among the first to suggest using the term "community college" instead of junior college, arguing that community was more descriptive of the institution's role.
A woman of vision, she encouraged instruction in job skills as well as quality education for students transferring to four-year colleges which remains a primary goal and focus of the College. As the first woman to lead a public community college in California, Bird was popular and widely respected as an educator and administrator.
Today, under the leadership of Dr. Sonya Christian, Bakersfield College continues to support women's leadership development throughout the College and the community. Panels, workshops and advocacy ensure student success and provide a platform for community engagement and mentorship. This contributes to a healthier, stronger, and more diverse future for women seeking pivotal leadership roles.