6 Schreiber Seniors Compete in Automotive Technology Competition
They'll next challenge students from outside the region.
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Six Schreiber seniors successfully competed in the Long Island Regional Division of the National Automotive Technology Competition on Jan. 12. Now, they're gearing up for the New York High School Automotive Competition on Feb. 14, when they will take on 11 other teams from New York City, Westchester and Long Island.
The students – John D'Alessandro, Paul Hyman, Peter Levinson, Matthew McAuliffe, Greg Martinek and Adam Vane – prepared intensely for the Jan. 12 competition. Team Schreiber’s efforts paid off and beat all but four teams. According to Port Washington Public Schools, the immediate benefits have been offers of scholarships and expense-paid visitations to automotive technical schools, plus a constant stream of offers from these schools to visit Schreiber.
Hundreds of students across the United States and Canada enter the National Automotive Technology Competition, according to the organization. This year students and schools will compete for more than $3 million in prizes and scholarships, thanks to industry support.
The competition was developed in 1990 to help curb the immense shortage of qualified automotive technicians in the United States, especially in the metropolitan areas. This year the competition consisted of two one-and-one-half hour portions. The first was a series of hands-on problem-solving exercises based on eight major automotive systems. The second was another hand-on, practical examination where students used engine analyzers and software libraries to diagnose automobile body and engine concerns, including a comprehensive automotive safety check.
The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association Center for Automotive Education & Training, in Whitestone, Queens, will host the the Feb. 14 competition. It was also the site of the Jan. 12 contest.
The winning team will represent the GNYADA at the National Competition and Championship, which will be held during the New York International Auto Show April 10t-11 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.
Schreiber’s automotive program currently offers three levels of automotive technology, and aims to offer a college-level program in the near future.
Meanwhile, the students look forward to the New York finals.
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George Mulligan
8:04 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Kudo's to these fine young people. I am a strong believer in the value of technology in education. I think we can never have enough auto mechanics, electricians, plumbers, carpenters etc. As a home owner and car driver these are people who get a lot
of my money. You can never go wrong learning a good trade.
Scott Model
8:34 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
I agree. Congrats to these young people. I am glad this is being encouraged. I am sure they are on their way to a rewarding future.
Nassau Taxpayer
10:14 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Congratulations to students on accomplishments, and congratulations to instructors and administration for ensuring that technical courses continue to be offered at a high level. I will never regret the opportunity to take technical drawing and hands-on wood/metal shop and tech courses, despite being on a track that made those seem irrelevant. These acquired 'can-do' skills last a lifetime and are worth significant sums, whether or not employed day to day in a technical trade. Once again, congratulations, Team Schreiber.
Adina Genn
3:19 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
These jobs have been in demand, and will likely not be outsourced. Congrats Team Schreiber!
Paula Hornak Kellner
7:35 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
Their teacher, Neil Miller, deserves recognition for his faith in young people and ability to connect with them and inspire them. Without him, these young men might not have had the opportunity to excel.
I also agree with Adina about respecting technology and other not necessarily college track professions. We should appreciate students who have such gifts and how we benefit from them. Congratulations students and teacher!
PS - Nassau Taxpayer...nice to see a positive and constructive post! We are on the same page with this one.
Nassau Taxpayer
7:37 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012
Agreed, same page. I call 'em like I see 'em.