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Wyoming Association for Career and Technical Education

Making the Connection November 2013

Inside this Issue:

President’s Message

Project Lead the Way

Region V ACTE

DECA: MEC Conference

Glenrock FCCLA

National Careers in Construction

Campbell County Automotive


I have collected many quotes, jokes, and posters over the years. Some

inspirational, some just make me laugh, and others just because it makes me

think. One in particular always seems to grab my attention. “These are all our

children. We will all profit or pay for what they become.” James Baldwin.

Every time I read this I feel good about what I am doing as a teacher; Teaching

my trade, passing on my knowledge and experiences, teaching life, producing

productive members of society.

However, it is also a scary thought. I look out across at the smiling, eager faces

of my students and realize these are our future leaders. These are our future

leaders!!!! OMG! What does our future have to hold? Then I think about how

many students have passed through my program. They are out there working,

raising families, and adding to the economy. I will have to admit it makes my

chest puff out a little. I start thinking I did a pretty good job. I have kids out

there who are successful. They are making more money than I do. Driving

newer vehicles than I do. I know it was not all because of me. I am not that

conceited, right?

All of us are doing this and more. We don’t always see the reward. We

sometimes don’t get the pat on the back or the thank you that we all deserve. So

I want to take this time to thank you all for everything you do. We are preparing

our students for the future and they are proving it. They are out there justifying

our programs.

So when the world is getting you down and you feel like throwing in the towel

remember this quote. “These are all

our children. We will all profit or pay

for what they become.” James

Baldwin. Remember We are doing

our part to help our students be

successful. A big THANK YOU!!!

Earl L. Smith

WACTE President

Automotive Instructor

Campbell County High School

Gillette, WY 82716

[email protected]

307-682-7247 ext. 1763

WACTE President’s Message

Page 2 Making the Connection

“Taking initiative

does not mean

being pushy,

obnoxious, or

aggressive. It does

mean recognizing

our responsibility

to make things

happen.”

Stephen R. Covey

Earl Smith,

WACTE President

mailto:[email protected]





Deadline for photos and articles for

the January 2014 edition of Making the

Connection is December 20, 2013.

E-mail submissions to

[email protected]



Thirteen Kelly Walsh DECA students attended the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Conference at the

Parkway Plaza on October 14. Jake Gray, Spencer Gray, Michael Layton, Marcus Manzanares, Emma

Meyer, Mark Mambulao, Kathy Nganga, Valerie Rapp, Bethany Sagerer, Addie Shafer, Cameron Shew,

Jacob Thompson, and Morgan Walsh represented their school and community well. Students competed in

exam and role play competitions with the following receiving Top Performer Awards:

Test Top Performer

Jake Gray

Marcus Manzanares

Emma Meyer

Kathy Nganga

Morgan Walsh

Role Play Novice (Beginner)

Spencer Gray

Michael Layton

Mark Mambulo

Valerie Rapp

Addy Shafer

Morgan Walsh

Submitted by: Jill Thompson, KWHS DECA advisor and WMEA president

DECA: MEC Success

Role Play Advanced (Previous DECA

experience)

Jake Gray

Marcus Manzanares

Emma Meyer

Kathy Nganga

Jacob Thompson

Glenrock

FCCLA

Group bowling

during the

membership

drive. Bowling,

pizza, and

soda, what fun!



National Careers in Construction Month Held in October

Do you have students interested in a career in the vast field of construction? If so, I have a great resources for

you. Go to http://byf.org/# to learn more about construction careers, training, national register, career paths, or

craft professionals. There are resources available at the site for parents and educators as well. Outstanding vid-

eos are also available on the site. These videos are truly a great resource for anyone involved in CTE. If you

prefer to use Twitter or Facebook they have resources available there are well. To visit BYF on Facebook,

https://www.facebook.com/BYFcampaign

http://byf.org/#

https://www.facebook.com/BYFcampaign





Campbell County High School

Automotive students are team-

ing up with Campbell County

Sheriff's Department to make a

new D.A.R.E. vehicle. We are

taking a drug seized, 1997

Dodge Magnum and putting a

wrap on it. Deputies are coming

in and working side by side with

students, sanding and prepping

the vehicle. Cindy Alley, owner

of Custom Graphix and Signs, is

donating the wrap and showing

the students how it works. Wes

Hoffman, owner of Mountain

Mobile Spray Liner, is coming in

and showing the students how

to sand and prep the vehicle. He

is also lining the bumpers and

other parts. The students will

powder coat the wheels here at

the CCHS metals lab. After the

powder coating, Cindy Alley will

dip the wheels at her busi-

ness. Another deputy is coming

in to demonstrate and install

the lights and radio systems.

This will be the second D.A.R.E.

vehicle done here at CCHS. The

third one is also in the lab being

prepped.

Campbell County Automotive Teams with Community

CCHS Automotive student Tyler

Westlake prepping the Magnum.

The D.A.R.E. Mission “Teaching students good decision-

making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives”

The D.A.R.E. Vision

“A world in which students every-where are empowered to respect

others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.” A Vital Mission… to Fulfill a

Vision

For more information visit: http://www.dare.org/wyoming/

http://www.dare.org/wyoming/


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