Nearly 200 vehicles took part in the inaugural West Ferris Car Show on the weekend.
“Students helped plan and organize all aspects of the day, it has been a yearlong project to organize and work with the community to arrange this event,” teacher Craig Steward says. “There were many student-led ideas included in the show such as hot wheels races for the younger kids, face painting, and penny tables to engage a wide audience of attendees.”
Steward, who worked in the automotive industry for many years, thought a car show would be a great way to further encourage his students’ passion for automobiles and give them exposure to work in the industry.
Officials say a wide range of ‘remarkable cars’ were involved in the show and students had the chance to interact with the broader automobile community, with many of the car owners being mechanics and working in the trades.
One student was even offered a job interview.
“We are so grateful to the incredible turnout from the community near and far to support the tech program and creating authentic learning opportunities for students,” says Steward.
The event was a fundraiser for the tech programs at West Ferris, to help purchase the tools and supplies needed to teach up-to-date programs and encourage students to consider trades as a career.
