Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:

Comprised of sophomores, juniors and seniors from 13 area high schools, the 2008 Class of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce’s award-winning Youth Leadership Bakersfield program completed an intensive six-session curriculum, devoting approximately one day per month studying diverse aspects of our community. Graduation ceremonies, sponsored by Mid State Development Corporation, were held May 2 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.

It is with pride that the Chamber salutes: Claire Bainbridge, Centennial; Anna Cartmell, Centennial; Derrick Chan, Highland; Garrett Croney, Ridgeview; Sydnie Espiritu, Garces; Cederek Feltus, West; Sarah Frankhouser, Stockdale; Karlee Grundeis, East; Ashley Hackney, Garces; Jake Lerma, BHS; Kelsey Linford, Centennial; Cristina Martin, Golden Valley; Ashley Martinez, South; Jazmin Martinez, South; Eric Mercado, Foothill; Nicole Mercado, East; Alex Mitchell, BHS; Marilisa Montano, Foothill; Tyler Murray, Stockdale; Katie Niday, Liberty; Adam Nielsen, Liberty; Jami Ordiz, BHS; Jacqueline Phillips, Ridgeview; Michael Reuland, Stockdale; Marlene Reynoso, Golden Valley; Steven Sargent, Ridgeview; Seth Schilhabel, Ridgeview; Bryce Sterling, Centennial; Ben Walker, Frontier; Hannah Warren, Stockdale; Emma Watson, Centennial; and Caroline Yabiku, East.