Results released for Kern Codes competition

The Kern County Superintendents of Schools (KCSOS) hosted its inaugural Kern Codes competition yesterday wherein students from seven participating high schools and middle schools applied their knowledge about computer programming.

“The event was created to expose students to diverse job markets, promote hands-on learning experiences, and enhance problem-solving skills,” said KCSOS science coordinator Michelle Roy.

Competing schools included Career Technical Education Center, Centennial High School, Bakersfield High School, Stockdale High School, Fruitvale Junior High, and Valley Oaks Charter School.

The results of this year’s competition are as follows:

Individual Middle School

1^st place — Warren Woolf / Valley Oaks Charter School

2^nd place — Matthew Sudduth / Fruitvale Junior High

Group Middle School

1^st place — Hayliee Tat, Christian Mills, Caidence Hansen / Fruitvale Junior High

2^nd place — Barron Tran, Ethan Comstock, Piheng Chan / Fruitvale Junior High

3^rd place — Leonardo Alcaraz, Josef Rubinol / Fruitvale Junior High

Individual High School

1^st place — Ethan Conner / Centennial High School

2^nd place — Harjaisal Brar / Stockdale High School

3^rd place — Daniel Martinez / Bakersfield High School

Group High School

1^st place — Nik Jensen, Matty Witt, Sam Munoz / Bakersfield High School