The visit opened in the gym with an energetic welcome from student-athletes, cheerleaders, band members, alumni and staff. Live segments throughout the morning included mentions of CIF athletes in football, aquatics, as well as girls and boys basketball, BSPN students, and more.
News crews then toured several instructional spaces, beginning with the drones program. Students demonstrated equipment and applications, including an outdoor advanced drone. Freshman Samantha and student Frankie explained how drones are used for aerial imaging and technical skill development, connecting classroom learning to engineering and aviation-related career pathways.
The tour continued at the school’s new Sports Medicine Learning Center, where senior Isabella Lara and student Michelle discussed coursework focused on anatomy, injury prevention and athletic care. Teacher Mimi Cash expressed her gratitude and excitement for the growing program.
In Culinary Arts, students and staff welcomed the crew into the kitchen for a live feature. Students Daniel and Tran spoke about the skills they are developing, while instructor Brandon Palmer highlighted the industry aligned course. A short live clip aired during the broadcast also featured students from Sierra Vista High School working alongside Baldwin Park High students, showcasing cross-campus collaboration. CBS News LA host Jasmine Vail sampled the dish of the day—fresh fried chicken and waffles—and went back for a second bite.
The visit continued in Automotive Technology, where students Olive and William demonstrated hands-on work on a vehicle while discussing their future plans supported by the program. Teacher Clay West explained how students are prepared for industry careers in automotive technology.
The final stop was the school’s new Esports classroom, led by teacher Peter Smith. Students David and Chris discussed teamwork, communication and technical skills developed through competitive gaming and the growing opportunities connected to esports and digital media.
“We are incredibly grateful to CBS News Los Angeles for taking the time to visit our campus and spotlight our students and programs,” BPHS Principal Deborah Madrigal said.
Throughout the morning, CBS News Los Angeles conducted live interviews across campus, capturing the breadth of programs available at Baldwin Park High School and highlighting the engagement, talent and school spirit of the Braves community.
View the Class Act segment and clips from the visit at:
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/baldwin-park-high-school-class-act/
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CBS News BPHS Visit 2026