Ford Junior Youth of the Year 2018
Adaliz Rodriguez was named Ford Jr. Youth Of The Year 2018. Dan Hay, Mikie Hay, and Ford Dream Builders students presented the award at a special ceremony held at the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County. Thank you Adaliz for being a role model to other youth. You have a bright future and your […]
Student Update – Karla Guzman – Naval Academy
Karla Guzman, 18, of Ridgeview High School, has received an early offer of admission for the Naval Academy and has chosen to accept that appointment. Karla was also accepted to the Military Academy at West Point. The Nomination has come from our Congressman, Kevin McCarthy. It’s her way of saying thank you. Thank you to […]
Student Update – Bryce Jackson Humboldt State University
Bryce Jackson, a senior at Stockdale high school was recruited by colleges for his success inside the classroom and on the basketball court. On April 16, he committed to play basketball at Humboldt State University, on a full ride scholarship!
Student Update – Noe Garcia Awarded Gates Scholarship
Noe Garcia is 1 of 300 students in the nation to be awarded the Gates Scholarship! This prestigious full ride scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school seniors making a difference in their community. Noe will attend UCLA in the fall and is the first Ford Dream Builder to become a Gates Scholar. Congratulations Noe!
State Of California Volunteer Of The Year 2018
Emily Aldritt, Ford Dream Builder Student, was named the State Of California Volunteer Of The Year 2018.
Salute to Dealers
Salute To Dealers is a Ford Motor Company initiative that recognizes and honors Dealer Principals who dedicate their time and resources to help improve the lives of those in need. The impact these Dealers have on their communities is extraordinary! Each year, as a group, they provide support for so many worthy causes. You can […]
Service Over Self
Meet our 5 students, who received special recognition for “Service Over Self” at the Awards Night. Michael Del Mundo – Mikie Hay Scholarship Caleb Garcia – Jim Burke Education Foundation Scholarship Bailey Sweaney – Jim Burke Education Foundation Scholarship Molly Soper – Valley Republic Bank Scholarship Jada Ochoa – Valley Republic Bank Scholarship Watch live […]
In Plain Sight – Team The Garlic Company
Team: The Garlic Company Project: In Plain Sight Caleb Garcia, current Dream Builder student, and his team are working with the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking in creating a film to combat human trafficking. This film will be incorporated in some Kern High School curriculums to help students identify and protect themselves and their loved […]
Senior Targeted Exercise Program S.T.E.P – Team Bank of the Sierra
Team: Bank of the Sierra Project: Senior Targeted Exercise Program S.T.E.P Andrea Hansen of Kern Dance Alliance introduces Mikaela Cardenas, current Ford Dimension student who is working on project “Team S.T.E.P.”. The goal of the project is senior targeted reduction of muscle degenerative deceases in Kern County using physical therapy including dance therapy. You can […]
Great Kindness Challenge – Dignity Health
Team: Dignity Health Project: Best Buddies Kindness has no age limit. Several local schools have banded together with Dignity Health as part of a world-wide kindness movement. Students are learning about each other, finding out how much they have in common. The Best Buddies Program pairs a general education student to a student with special […]