Designs and Launches in Engineering class
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Students and vendors talk post-high school opportunities
Hundreds of Pius X students and dozens of local vendors talked shop Tuesday morning about the many opportunities available for students beyond – and maybe even during – high school. Organized by teacher Don McKee, the annual career fair featured 37 vendors in the gym, where students talked about colleges, careers and cool swag. Vendors
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Trip to electrical shop sparks interest for Building Construction class
Students in Building Construction class taught by Don McKee took a field trip to Wilmar Electric in Lincoln, who created a hands-on experience in their shop. Students were tasked with running electrical wire, connecting an outlet, bending pipe, attaching the assembly in a wall, and more. When finished, their connection was tested for a properly
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Drafting the plan for a strong foundation
Students in Don McKee’s Architectural Drafting class were working on their architectural drawings using Computer Aided Design software.
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Student builds cabinet for her church’s choir space
Senior Lucy Salgado-Dickes likes a challenge, so she built a plan that would challenge herself in multiple ways.
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Nightstands built by students find home with formerly homeless veterans
These are student-built nightstands with a long-lasting impact, thanks to the work of Machine Woodwork teacher Don McKee, who is pictured with students Dominic Nguyen and Kyle Socha. Working with The Veterans Administration in Lincoln, the class will make and deliver these nightstands to a newer apartment complex to house formerly homeless veterans. There are
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Building Construction students creating equipment shed for softball team
The Building Construction class makes progress on an equipment shed for the softball team.
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Constructing the processes in Building Construction class
Don McKee likes to keep his students busy with multiple projects taking place at once, and today’s Building Construction class was a perfect example. He takes time to teach the benefits of having a process to ensure items are cut, hammered, sawed and drilled correctly the first time.
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Classroom addition namesakes Msgrs. Dawson and Vap visit new addition (with a surprise)
While they were touring, they were surprised by teacher Don McKee with a historical artifact, an old electric jig saw. In-scripted on the handle …
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