" I was very excited when I found out I was going to be the first woman to be constantly in the competition, "she said. " I really wanted to show everyone what I can do. & quot; Even if Younglove not win the contest auto repair competition, it will continue to do history.
Younglove is the first woman to receive in the state of Michigan in the finals 14-year history. " Cup told me that I was the only girl in the competition, "she said, referring to its automotive instructor Ronald Cooper. " I did not know that I was the first woman-all that kind of mind & quot;. Not only team to boast the first female competitor, it is the first time a team has MHS for the state finals.
Younglove, 18, and Suydam, 17, both took the introduction of technology in the automotive class of their sophomore years. " Ms. Goodwrench " grew up around cars and knew her since seventh grade year that she wanted a career in the automotive industry. " I wanted to get to my freshman year auto shop & quot;, "she said. " I like the program because it is not just books, but their hands, although the introduction was a lot of work books & quot;.
To prepare for the competition, students receive benefits from the ABA to review. Momentum Lincoln donated 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, a similar model to that used on the day of the competition, to assist in preparation.
Cooper, student teacher, said he was surprised when he learned that his students qualified for the state finals. " I knew they were capable and prepared. This is one of the best groups of students, I have had in my 31 years of teaching & quot;. Cooper said that he was proud of his students. " This is a great achievement. They are among the best of the best high school students in Michigan. & Quot;
Younglove said that she is happy, but someone thinks even closer to her even more excited than her. " My father was more excited about it than me, "she said. " He takes me to benefits and working with me all week, and I learned a little & quot;.
Younglove no longer new to the Lexus cold air intake, Ford engines and " Toyota technology. & Quot; My family has always been into cars ", she added. " I started helping my father work on them when I was six or seven. & quot;
Both students said that they are ready for competition, primarily because of the structure of their high school curriculum. " I love this program, and it is one of the best in the State & quot;, Craig said. " This is ridiculous, how much time Cooper puts into the program, and I learned how to apply what I learned here and in other classes & quot;.
Robert Kaczor, assistant vice president of automotive services for AAA Michigan and AAA Chicago, said Younglove participate in the contest, we hope to start a trend. " you will not find too many women in the auto repair and maintenance in the field, "he said. " But it is good to see Kathy here. I think this presents an opportunity to attract more diversity in the auto industry & quot;. The event took place last Wednesday at Macomb Community College Sports and Exhibition Center in Warren.
Twenty students from nine high schools and technology centers Michigan vied for top honors in the contest, which pitted teams of two people against each other in a race to properly diagnose and repair engine problems on identical vehicles. Younglove said she has always been a gear head.
She also said she was a little surprised by how well her team did. " We were second in command, and last until the end - the ninth test of the car, & quot; Younglove said. " We were concerned about our times, but we just picked and took our time, and not a freak ".
Alex Dobroy Clinton and Zachary Hastings Milan, the team of Saline High School, came in first place with a time of 49 minutes and 50 seconds. Second place went to a team Hoeskstra Joshua Hastings and Jeremy Winget Grand Rapids, in which Kent Career Technical Center.
The winners will receive more than $ 45000 in scholarships and prizes. They will also represent the State in the national finals, scheduled for June 26 at Ford headquarters in Dearborn.
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