Nate Roodzant

Nate Roodzant at US Naval Academy

Nate Roodzant (FD Class 19’) has finished his Plebe summer at the United States Naval Academy. He has gone from a civilian to a Fourth Class Midshipman and is loving it. Way to go Nate! Read More...

Escape the Vape Newsletter

Escape The Vape – Curriculum

“Escape the Vape” donated their $250 Community Impact Aware to Emerson Middle School. The act of vaping is increasing in teenagers at an alarming rate. In 2018, about 3.8 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes. These devices are meant for adults trying to stop their bad habit of … Read More...

Hidden in Plain Signt

Hidden In Plain Sight Video – Team The Garlic Company

Team: The Garlic CompanyProject: In Plain Sight “Hidden In Plain Sight” was created by 8 high school seniors who participated in the student leadership program, Ford-Dream Builders (class of 2018). Their video and curriculum about this serious issue will be implemented in all health classes in the Kern High School … Read More...

Greetings from Bakersfield Book

Greetings from Bakersfield Book

CLICK HERER TO VIEW THE FULL BOOK IN FLASH “Greetings from Bakersfield” book was a photo book developed by the Dream Builder Area Energy LLC Team of 2019. By demonstrating the diversity, passion, and vibrancy of our community, we hope to improve Bakersfield’s image and promote pride in where we … Read More...

Escape the Vape

Escape The Vape – KGET 17 News Coverage

“Some local students paid a visit to Emerson Middle School to teach students how to escape the vape. The rally was held to educate younger students about the risks of vaping.Although vaping doesn’t product smoke like traditional cigarettes, health experts have been raising the alarm about the chemicals used.” “Escape the … Read More...