Congratulations to all the cosmetology students who competed in regional competition. We have 3 teams of estheticians and 2 cosmetologists moving on to represent us at State competition in April!

The Building Trades program is making good progress! Students from Wawasee, Fairfield, and West Noble are working hard with the assistance of Ed Waltz and Jeff McClure on this beautiful house project. Keep up the good work!

PLTW Human Body Systems students were recently in lab dissecting some eyeballs! Sarah Holsopple’s class was able to get a hands-on lesson all about the eyeball. This sure was an experience they will not forget.

Recently, Marine Mechanics & Powersports students had the opportunity to tear down a four- stroke engine. It was a great hands-on experience that they enjoyed.

WACTC Building Trades students did a good deed for the those in need this holiday season! Students in the building trades field were given the opportunity to pack Thanksgiving meals to give to needy families. Thank You, Ed Waltz, Jeff McClure, and the BT boys for doing this.

During their gingerbread project, culinary students in the WACTC were required to come up with an original design, and then were to build a standing model of the house they designed. After their model was approved, they used it as a template to cut the gingerbread and build the houses. Students used royal icing to put the houses together and then they were able to decorate the houses. This lesson allowed students to use their creativity along with being able to display their talents learned during the cake decorating lessons. The top five houses have been placed on display at Wawasee High School.

WACTC offers many hands-on opportunities for students. Back in August, Building Trades students received a lesson on pouring a concrete floor. This is information that is useful to everyone, no matter what your future holds.

CTE students recently received a Powerline/Electricity demonstration from Steve Hancock of Corn Belt Energy. Students learned about the dangers of electricity, safety precautions that can be taken, and job opportunities out there in this field of work.

WACTC has two robotics competitions in November. The middle school First LEGO League qualifying tournament is on Nov. 21 and there is a High School Robotics tournament on Nov 7. There was also a new Workshop for sophomore girls on Oct. 29 at Quaker Haven. This program offers girls experience in fields that would not typically be marketed to women.