Browse past news stories for Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, CA.

• High Desert Players to Present Plaza Suite (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on November 28, 2009 at 07:27:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - The Historical Society of the Upper Mojave Desert, in conjunction with Elena Vitale’s High Desert Talent Agency, will present the first performance of the newly formed High Desert Players in their production of Neil Simon’s hit Broadway show, Plaza Suite, a comedy in three acts.
• IWVCA Presents Golden Bough in Concert Dec. 1 (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on November 25, 2009 at 02:42:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - The Indian Wells Valley Concert Association presents “A Celtic Christmas” with the acclaimed Celtic trio Golden Bough on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parker Performing Arts Center at Burroughs High School.
• College president announces retirement (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:24:04 am
  A three-year tenure that saw community partnerships and some of the most difficult budget cuts in state history will cap a 34-year career in education as Cerro Coso Community College President Dr. Mary Retterer announced her plans to retire this spring.
• Burroughs student injured in school-bus collision (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:57:43 am
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - A Burroughs High School student sustained minor injuries when a Sierra Sands Unified School District bus collided with a pick-up truck at the intersection of Highways 14 and 58 Saturday night at 11:50 p.m.
• Multiple performances held this weekend (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:12:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - The community will have the opportunity to enjoy two theatrical performances this weekend - a “Short Plays Festival” by the newly formed Ridgecrest Theatrical Troupe as well as “The Story of Johnny Cash” presented by the Sherman E. Burroughs High School Drama Department.
• Valley Voices - Katrina Sherwood (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 01:42:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - Sept. 11, 2008, was more than just a day to remember the tragedy of the twin towers in New York. That was the day Katrina Sherwood found out that she had cancer — Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare neuroectodermal family of tumors, which had attacked the C3 to C5 vertebrae in her neck.
• Today's games, November 6 (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 07:59:42 am
  Overview: After winning four of its first five this season, Claremont didn't imagine it would be looking for its first league win with two weeks left in the season. The Wolfpack has scored at least 21 points in each of its league games but allowed an average of 43.
• Today's games, October 23 (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
  posted on October 24, 2009 at 09:54:06 am
  Overview: Upland's defense just keeps getting better. The latest evidence is last week's shutout of Los Osos. Alta Loma, with sophomore running back Donta Abron, has its work cut out against a defense allowing less than six points per game.
• Valley Voices - Teresa Cosgrove (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on October 21, 2009 at 12:42:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - Few things are as important to Teresa Cosgrove as the care and support of family and friends. That really became apparent in August 2008, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
• IWV Concert Association Opens Wednesday, Oct. 21 (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on October 17, 2009 at 02:12:48 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - When Chris Brubeck, Peter Madcat Ruth, and Joel Brown perform, it’s wild, it’s funky, it’s fun, and it’s memorable. This virtuoso jazz trio will perform Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parker Performing Arts Center at Burroughs High School.
• BHS Football:Barstow brings the noise in OT win (Desert Dispatch)
  posted on October 17, 2009 at 07:14:03 am
  RIDGECREST • When everything else failed — and there was much that failed in the first half — the Barstow High School football team simply brought some noise. The Aztecs opened Desert Sky League play with a 28-21 win in overtime against...
• Today's games, October 16 (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 08:29:30 am
  Overview: Claremont is better and healthier than the team that lost by 36 to Rancho Cucamonga last season. Cougars QB Greg Watson looks to build on his 371-yard, 5-TD performance of last week but Claremont probably would prefer turn this into a shootout.
• Calendar (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 06:52:53 pm
  Wednesday, Oct. 14 *** Coso Archery Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Casa Java. For information call 375-8361 or visit www1.iwvisp.com/archeryclub/. *** Family Planning Clinic, Kern County Dept. of Public Health, 250 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For info call 760-375-5157. ***
• Open Studio Tour - Burroughs High School (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 12:27:53 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - The students in Mark Archer’s Visual Arts classes at Burroughs High School are eager to show the community what they can do. The students will be part of this year’s Open Studio Tour on Oct. 24 and 25.
• Relay for Life to be held Saturday at Cerro Coso (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 07:08:02 am
  The Relay for Life that will last from 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, until 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, will be held at Cerro Coso Community College in memory of Savas J. DeLeon.
• Award-winning Author Dave Pelzer to Speak (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on September 26, 2009 at 07:38:27 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - Moving Forward presents Dave Pelzer, the award winning author of “A Child Called It,” who will be speaking in Ridgecrest on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at the Burroughs High School Auditorium, 6:15 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $25 (18 and over) and $15 for seniors over 60 and children.
• Open Studio Tour - Betty Spindler (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on September 25, 2009 at 03:42:46 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - Local artist Betty Spindler is known for the vibrant colors she instills into her ceramic fruits, vegetables, and other food items — such as ice cream sundaes, hot dogs, hamburgers with fries, a slice of cake, or chicken in a stew pot.
• Valley Voices - Gina Johnson (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on September 23, 2009 at 12:57:43 pm
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - Gina Johnson was not a happy camper when her family first came to Ridgecrest. Her father worked for Contel in Bishop when she was born. He later transferred to Kernville, then to Ridgecrest in 1981.
• Pair of Burros show off skills in front of collegiate coaches, MLB scouts (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on September 22, 2009 at 04:27:41 pm
  George Eckert and Adam Lindahl, both seniors at Burroughs High School and Varsity players on the baseball team, traveled to Ohlone College attending a Quakes Baseball Academy Top Prospect Instructional Camp on Aug. 22 and 23.
• Parade of 1,000 flags next week (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on September 1, 2009 at 04:45:31 am
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 is honored each year in Ridgecrest with what has become the traditional memorial of 1,000 flags. This display will once again fill the city’s Freedom Park next week, courtesy of the local Exchange Club.
• RICHARD “RICK” WALTON May 17, 1955 – August 16, 2009 (The Taft Independent)
  posted on August 21, 2009 at 09:39:46 pm
  A graveside funeral service will be held in the Bakersfield National Cemetery, 30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. for Richard “Rick” Walton, 54. Rick was born in Union City, Tennessee on May 17, 1955 and passed away at his sisters home in Fellows with his family by his side on August 16, 2009. Rick graduated from Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest ...
• Current Issue Links (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 05:47:28 am
  Walmart Store Manager Shellie Bilvado cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the store’s Aug. 5 grand reopening celebration. Celebrating the store’s inside-and-out facelift were city officials, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, store employees and other members of the community.
• Exchange gears up for second 1,000-flag parade (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 05:47:18 am
  The Ridgecrest Exchange Club is soliciting the residents of this patriotic community to participate in the second Parade of 1,000 Flags. The event is the centerpiece of the fifth annual Remembrance Field, held in memory of Sept. 11, 2001.
• Martin gets official MLB welcome after win (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on August 11, 2009 at 05:27:43 am
  Martin gets a nice surprise while being interviewed following Sunday's game
• Sailor returns to family from Afghanistan (The Ridgecrest News Review)
  posted on August 6, 2009 at 04:47:03 am
  A car carrying America’s top general in Afghanistan rolled through the streets of Kabul. In front the lead car’ s driver watched for improvised explosive devices.
• J.D. pitches in D.C. (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on July 21, 2009 at 08:08:18 pm
  BHS graduate Martin throws four innings for Washington Nationals
• Local boy to "The Show" (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on July 20, 2009 at 05:08:23 pm
  Former Burroughs High School standout pitcher J.D. Martin is now a major-league baseball player.  
• USMC: Kern Marine's death in Iraq was suicide (KGET 17 Bakersfield)
  posted on July 14, 2009 at 12:10:07 am
  At the time of his death, the Defense Department refused to explain how a Kern Marine was shot to death in Iraq. Now, just-released investigatory documents show the 20-year-old died...
• Marine Lance Cpl. Ray A. Spencer II, 20, Ridgecrest; died in a 'nonhostile incident' in Iraq (Los Angeles Times)
  posted on July 12, 2009 at 07:24:29 am
  He died a few days into his second tour in April after shooting himself in the chest, according to a Marine Corps investigation. When Marine Lance Cpl. Ray A. Spencer II and his future wife were first getting to know each other, they found a mutual interest in history.
• Presenting Planning Commission Chair Nellavan Jeglum (The Ridgecrest Daily Independent)
  posted on June 27, 2009 at 04:47:21 am
  Ridgecrest, Calif. - For Planning Commission Chair Nellavan Jeglum, Ridgecrest remains “the little town in the middle of the nowhere that is on the edge of everything.”