Press Releases
Every year Members of Congress have the privilege of nominating local high school seniors to attend one of our U.S. Service Academies. These students strive for greatness and go above and beyond in their desire to serve our country.
Bakersfield, California– Congressman Kevin McCarthy held a meet and greet Saturday with seven local high school students who have accepted appointments to United States Service Academies.
Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy announced the winners of the 38th Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for high school students in our congressional district. Winners and participants were acknowledged during a reception at the Metro Galleries in Bakersfield.
Today, Congressman Kevin McCarthy presented students from Kern County with the 23rd Congressional District of California Merit Award.
Congressman McCarthy hosts this annual event to recognize students and teachers from the 23rd Congressional District who display excellence in and out of the classroom.