2025 Inductees
Randy Ariey
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Randy Ariey (Class of 1981)
Randy Ariey was a multisport athlete at West High and an elite one, especially in track and field, ultimately earning a scholarship at Auburn University. Ariey’s 61’6” shot put throw remains the school record at WHS. Dave Bolar (Class of 1977) Dave Bolar is one of the finest golfer’s West High has ever produced. He is also a benefactor and long time supporter of West High’s golf teams for over 25 years, providing both facilities and inspiration to the next generation of golfers. Denise Duncan Chesney - Posthumous (Class of 1982) Denise Duncan Chesney was a three sport varsity athlete who received numerous all league selections as well as All Valley in basketball. Her senior year she was a member of the Valley Champion volleyball team and won the Jim Tyack Award for best female athlete in Kern County. Diane McGee Diane McGee served the students, staff and community, for 46 years as West High’s Campus Security. McGee founded or advised many groups on campus, including: the Rally Club, The Black Student Union (BSU), Mecha, and Young Women Empowered for Leadership (YWEL). Cherie Shoemake (Class of 1982) Cherie Shoemake was a three sport athlete at WHS, who used the lessons of sport to turn her life into one of service and community. Shoemaker umpired softball for 40 years, served as president of the Kern County Officials Association (KCOA), officiated basketball, worked as the Community Services Director for Kern County of the American Cancer Society, served at Optimal Hospice, and helped over 1,800 children who experienced the death of a loved one attend a grief camp. Keith Williams (Class of 1984) Keith Williams was a football, basketball and track star athlete at West High, graduating in 1984. He went on to play football for Taft and UNLV, earning many honors. 1980 Valley Championship Football Team The 1980 Valley Championship football team achieved a perfect 13-0 season to win the Valley Championship, but it took a miracle play with 32 seconds left to come from behind to win the final game. Only two West High football teams have completed the journey of an undefeated season: 1977 and 1980. 1981 Valley Championship Football Team Coming off a 13-0 undefeated season in 1980, the 1981 team entered preseason with plenty of skeptics, who thought a repeat Valley Championship would be impossible, but the 1981 team proved themselves elite. With a fantastic playoff run, against ready-and-waiting northern teams, the 1981 Vikings repeated and silenced the critics. 1981 Valley Championship Volleyball Team Only one player from the 1981 Valley Championship volleyball team went on to play at the collegiate level, but head coach Kermita Myers extracted every ounce of talent and grit this undersized group could muster, to beat their rival, Highland, and win it all. 1981 Valley Championship Boys Tennis Team The WHS 1981 tennis team was one that many consider a premier team in Bakersfield history. Richard Titus and Russ Geer dominated the doubles category, while Bill Wakefield and Ronald Titus never surrendered a single set, the entire season, in singles play. |
