Automotive technology prep students earn scholarships and valuable knowledge
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) automotive technology tech prep students participated in the 2011 Edelbrock Carburetor Challenge at the AutoRama Show held at the IX Center in Cleveland on Saturday, March 19. Six ACWHCC students competed in teams of two. West Holmes students, Kyle Hoover (senior) and Ryan Mitchell’s (junior) team placed second, earning each of them $4,000 scholarships. Kyle and Ryan’s time with their written test scores factored in was 10:53. The first place team was only 37 seconds faster at 10:16, with third place 2:26 behind Kyle and Ryan.
All students participating were guaranteed at least $1,500 scholarships. Other ACWHCC students who competed were Ashland juniors, Nevin Finley and Ken Robertson; Hillsdale junior, Seth Heldenbrand; and West Holmes junior, Colin Shriver.
Jon Burkholder, automotive technology tech prep teacher, said, “The day went very well and students learned a lot about carburetors, competition and teamwork. Everyone won.” Burkholder, a former career center graduate, has taught there since 1992.
The competition was sponsored by Ohio Technical College, who provided carburetors and a PowerPoint presentation to each participating school for training purposes. Schools can keep these items for training future classes.
Students were required to bring their own tools and the carburetor supplied to the competition. A written test which took 20-30 minutes was required to be done prior to the carburetor assembly heats.
Twenty-two teams competed with scholarships awarded as follows: First place, $5,000 per member; second place, $4,000 per member, and third place, $3,000 per member. All others received $1,500 each.
All students participating were guaranteed at least $1,500 scholarships. Other ACWHCC students who competed were Ashland juniors, Nevin Finley and Ken Robertson; Hillsdale junior, Seth Heldenbrand; and West Holmes junior, Colin Shriver.
Jon Burkholder, automotive technology tech prep teacher, said, “The day went very well and students learned a lot about carburetors, competition and teamwork. Everyone won.” Burkholder, a former career center graduate, has taught there since 1992.
The competition was sponsored by Ohio Technical College, who provided carburetors and a PowerPoint presentation to each participating school for training purposes. Schools can keep these items for training future classes.
Students were required to bring their own tools and the carburetor supplied to the competition. A written test which took 20-30 minutes was required to be done prior to the carburetor assembly heats.
Twenty-two teams competed with scholarships awarded as follows: First place, $5,000 per member; second place, $4,000 per member, and third place, $3,000 per member. All others received $1,500 each.
Published: April 3, 2011
