13-02-2025
Hundreds of Bakersfield students walk out of school to protest mass deportations, current administration
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Classrooms across Bakersfield were a bit less full Wednesday morning.
A student-led protest by Kern High School District students invited everyone to walk out in support of immigrants.
'My mom is from El Salvador and my dad is from Mexico, and it just…it breaks my heart to see all the families get broken apart,' said Del Oro High School student, Jacqueline Garnica.
'I'm born in Guatemala, and I'm here to protest for the people who are being taken back to their country, because it's not fair for us,' said Nallely Perez Ramirez. 'We've been feeling sad because most of the people who live here are the ones who put more effort into this country.'
Students were seen walking out of Del Oro, Bakersfield, South, Golden Valley, and Mira Monte high schools among others. School staff and parents followed the walk to watch out for the students who were headed to the Liberty Bell Downtown to rally.
Seen in front of the crowd guiding the walk out, is Hector Hernandez Jr., who organized this protest.
'Whatever they try to do to impact our education or our communities, our students as they can see right here, our students are going to be ready and prepared to stand up for what's right,' said Hector Hernandez Jr. 'It's like a big movement, we're making history as students and this generation.'
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