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Davis High CTE students craft cutting boards in real-world woodworking project
Summary
Davis High School CTE students presented a woodworking project to the Yakima School Board Dec. 1 that produced handcrafted cutting boards for local retirees as a work-based learning exercise; CTE director called the students' work 'remarkable.'
Davis High School CTE students described a woodworking and construction project Dec. 1 before the Yakima School Board that paired class instruction with a simulated client brief and resulted in handcrafted cutting boards presented to local retirees.
CTE director Gabe Stotts summarized the project and said the students produced strong designs and manufacturing plans: "the work that the students did was remarkable," he said. Teacher Lee Ream described the classroom process and said groups of three to four students each created multiple boards, with a total manufacturing timeline of roughly two months.
Three students who attended the board meeting — Oliver, Thomas Cameron Beckett and Francisco — spoke about their experience. Oliver said the project was "a great experience," while Thomas said he most enjoyed "oiling them" and sanding and hoped the retirees would appreciate the care students took. Francisco said working with friends and learning new skills was the most rewarding part.
Board members later reported that retirees who received the boards were appreciative and described the finished pieces as keepsakes. The board offered verbal congratulations and no formal action was required.
Materials and the students’ remarks were presented at Franklin Middle School during the board’s site visit; board and superintendent comments emphasized the value of CTE work-based learning in giving students hands-on experience and marketable skills.
