Class of 2025: Bakersfield Christian High School valedictorian, Megan Bloemhof
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Graduation season is upon us and 17 News Sunrise celebrated Bakersfield Christian High School valedictorian, Megan Bloemhof's achievements and future aspirations.
Bloemhof's plan includes attending Bakersfield College for a year then transferring to one of the California State Universities with the ultimate goal of majoring in business administration.
Her awards are as listed below:
CSF member and gold seal bearer
National Honors Society Member
Class of 2025 Valedictorian
Bakersfield Jockey Club Tennis Award Recipient
3 year varsity athlete
Flight student of the month 2024
Varsity Tennis flight award
SYVL Doubles Champion 2023-24
SYVL Doubles champion 2024-25
SYVL Doubles 4th place 2022-23
World Language Department most outstanding award
History Department outstanding effort award
Presidents list honor roll all times possible
Pro life club member
Vice President of Turning Point USA
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