It doesn t seem possible that Centennial is entering its eighth year. As we said farewell to 528 graduates of the class of 2000 in June, it seemed that there would be ample time to complete the necessary upgrades, repairs, ordering, and hiring for the 2000-01 year. Our maintenance staff, headed by plant supervisor Tim Landeros, has done a marvelous job readying the campus for the new year. Barbara Friese, Centennial office supervisor, has diligently worked with the office staff to register students, mail transcripts, order supplies and equipment, issue work permits, ready I D cards, issue schedules, collect books, complete summer mailings and generally deal with the multitude of requests that come through our doors.
Centennial is favored with an excellent support staff.
We have added eleven teachers and two counselors to our staff. Mr. Lloyd Fries began July 1 as the Assistant Principal of Administration. Lloyd replaces Lee Vasquez, an original Golden Hawk staff member, who has accepted a position as Director of Pupil Personnel Services for the Kern High School District. We are anticipating an excellent year for the 2150 Golden Hawks. Centennial continues to improve on SAT-9 scores, performing above the scores for California, Kern County, and the Kern High School District in all categories at all grade levels.