Watertown High manufacturing class showcases products, fundraising and local donations
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An advanced manufacturing level-2 class presented coasters and a production process; students raised $460, Home Depot donated about $164 in materials, and Northern New York Community Foundation gave $500 earmarked for scholarships. The board accepted the donations.
Lindsey Kriegel, an industrial-arts teacher who recently joined Watertown High School, introduced her advanced manufacturing level-2 class and the Technology & Engineering Club, presenting student-made coasters and explaining the production process using industry-standard software and a laser cutter.
"These gentlemen...were tasked to design, create, and manufacture 99 products from start to finish," Kriegel said. She described the projects student-led design process (about 35 iterations on some designs), the two Watertown-themed coaster styles and the partnership with local donors: Home Depot donated approximately $164 in materials, the class raised $460 from coaster sales, and the Northern New York Community Foundation donated $500. Kriegel said the funds will help create scholarships for students regardless of whether they pursue college, apprenticeships or certifications.
Board members and the superintendent praised the studentswork; the board later accepted the Home Depot donation and acknowledged the community support. Students answered questions about teamwork, iterations and future plans; one student said the project helped them understand collaboration and workplace skills.
Provenance: topicintro: SEG 182, topfinish: SEG 294
