Bakersfield High School

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A view from the science building looking out on Griffith Field

Bakersfield High School (BHS) is a high school located in Bakersfield, California, USA.

First founded in 1893 as Kern County High School, changed to Kern County Union High School in 1915, and finally to Bakersfield High School in 1945. Most of the original architecture has been demolished and replaced by new structures to accommodate the growing number of students over the years. BHS has the most diversity of all the campuses of the Kern High School District, serving students of many ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. With a student population just under 3000, it is also one of the largest schools in the district.

1 Notable alumni
2 Fine arts
3 Other sources
4 External links

[edit] Notable alumni

Ric Drasin - professional wrestler, actor, author, and designer of Gold's Gym logo
Frank Gifford - NFL Hall of Fame and Monday Night Football
Robert Swift - Current NBA player
Earl Warren - Chief Justice of the United States and chairman of the Warren Commission

[edit] Fine arts

The Driller Marching Band has more than two years of experience and is placed 4th in the 2A division in the state of California by the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA).

The Blue & White is the official, student-run newspaper and is recognized in the National Scholastic Press Association's Hall of Fame.