McCarthy Congratulates Kern County Recipients of California’s 20th Congressional District Merit Awards | Representative Kevin McCarthy Skip to main content AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWater Image HomeMediaPress ReleasesMcCarthy Congratulates Kern County Recipients of California’s 20th Congressional District Merit AwardsJune 1, 2023 Press Release Image Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Representative of California’s 20th Congressional District and Speaker of the House, congratulated the recipients of the 20th Congressional District of California 2023 Merit Award and Inspirational High School Educator Award for Kern County. McCarthy released the following statement: “I want to congratulate our bright, young students who have demonstrated success in the classroom and who remind us that the future is in good hands. I am also pleased to recognize our wise educators who, each and every day, encourage their students to strive for excellence. The commitment to academics by both our students and teachers is inspiring, and it is an honor to recognize their hard work and dedication." Image 2023 Merit Award Recipients for Kern County: Miss Hannah Ward – Bakersfield Christian High SchoolMiss Emma Adams – Bakersfield High SchoolMiss Zoe Stanford – Sherman E. Burroughs High SchoolMiss Vaishvi Joshi – Centennial High SchoolMr. Owen Cacal – Desert High SchoolMr. Ethan Losa – Frontier High SchoolMiss Ella Shaw – Garces Memorial High SchoolMiss Emily Lizarraga – Independence High SchoolMiss Kasey Lassen – Kern Valley High SchoolMr. Aiden Young – Liberty High SchoolMiss Yadira Garcia – Maricopa High SchoolMiss Melissa Lopez – Mojave Junior-Senior High SchoolMiss Kaylee Tripp – North High SchoolMr. Lane Smith – Rosamond High Early College CampusMiss Lauren George – Stockdale High SchoolMiss Maycie Barrett – Taft Union High SchoolMiss Gabriela Gutierrez – Tehachapi High School 2023 Inspirational High School Educator Award Recipients for Kern County: Mrs. Rachel Welch – Bakersfield Christian High SchoolMr. Ryker Solano – Bakersfield High SchoolMr. David Vigneault – Sherman E. Burroughs High SchoolMrs. Marlana Orr – Centennial High SchoolMs. Valarie Truehill – Desert High SchoolMr. Jeff Reller – Frontier High SchoolMrs. Jennifer Kloock – Garces Memorial High SchoolMr. Cameron Ford – Independence High SchoolMrs. Erin Woodward – Kern Valley High SchoolMr. Andy Hicks – Liberty High SchoolMs. Mersades Cruz – Maricopa High SchoolMrs. Erika Chavez Simmons – Mojave Junior-Senior High SchoolMrs. Natalie Schuessler – North High SchoolMs. Mari Cox – Rosamond High Early College CampusMs. Gabriela Scully – Stockdale High SchoolMrs. Sarah Long – Taft Union High SchoolMs. Heidi Skeels – Tehachapi High School Background on the awards process:Awards were presented to students, nominated by their principal, who have demonstrated academic excellence, community service, involvement in extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. Awards were also presented to educators who were recognized by Merit Award nominees as their most inspirational academic influence during their high school careers.TopWashington DC Office2468 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-2915Fax: (202) 225-2908Bakersfield District Office4100 Empire DriveSuite 150Bakersfield, CA 93309Phone: (661) 327-3611Fax: (661) 637-0867Clovis District Office2187 Herndon AvenueSuite 101Clovis, CA 93611Phone: (559) 701-2530AboutContactE-Newsletter SubscriptionOffice LocationsWebsite ProblemServicesArt CompetitionCommemorative GreetingsConsumer ProtectionDisaster PreparednessFederal Business OpportunitiesFlagsFor BusinessesGovernment ResourcesHelpful ResourcesIdentity TheftInternshipsIn the Event of an EmergencyMilitary PersonnelParentsPassportsSenior Citizens' ResourcesStudent Financial AidStudentsTours and TicketsU.S. Service Academy NominationsVeterans History ProjectVeterans' ResourcesWashington DC VisitorsMediaPress ReleasesIssuesAgricultureEconomyEducationEnergyForeign AffairsGovernment SpendingHealth CareImmigrationNational SecuritySpace and AeronauticsTaxesTransportationValley FeverVeterans IssuesWaterCopyrightPrivacyHouse.gov
