Building an Education One Class at a Time
Morgan Brief
Posted on: 12/4/08 Section: News
Willis has become something of an icon around the auto shop, living proof of what students can accomplish with proper education.
"I think the experience helps everyone because other students have been able to see what it takes to do things properly," said Norris.
"You can just walk up to him and ask a question about anything on the car, and he'll know," said Walsh. After all, without the 500+ hours of tech class, Willis would not have the accuracy needed to make such an engine: a Gen V big-block V8, 8-liter engine with over 600 brake horse power.
After the engine, Willis worked on the transmission and then the suspension after taking the relevant classes for each.
He will finish the transmission program by next semester and move on to car cosmetics.
"I'm actually really excited to start a body class and paint the car myself," said Willis.
"I could never imagine building something like this in my life. The teachers here are really unbelievably dedicated to their students and their work," said Willis, "If they can teach a computer geek like me, they can teach anybody."
"I think the experience helps everyone because other students have been able to see what it takes to do things properly," said Norris.
"You can just walk up to him and ask a question about anything on the car, and he'll know," said Walsh. After all, without the 500+ hours of tech class, Willis would not have the accuracy needed to make such an engine: a Gen V big-block V8, 8-liter engine with over 600 brake horse power.
After the engine, Willis worked on the transmission and then the suspension after taking the relevant classes for each.
He will finish the transmission program by next semester and move on to car cosmetics.
"I'm actually really excited to start a body class and paint the car myself," said Willis.
"I could never imagine building something like this in my life. The teachers here are really unbelievably dedicated to their students and their work," said Willis, "If they can teach a computer geek like me, they can teach anybody."
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