In the engineering vocational shop, students continue to apply their skills to practical projects, building both technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities. This week, Reid and Lila each advanced their individual work while demonstrating attention to detail and collaboration. Here’s a summary of their progress.
Reid spent the week refining his snowboard hanger project, starting with remaking the second design after an initial file issue and incorporating a filet at the bottom for better aesthetics and structural support. With guidance from Tim, he performed stress testing using a 20-pound force to verify the hanger’s capacity to support a snowboard’s weight, distributed across two units. Simulation results from the first design confirmed it could handle the load while allowing for material reduction, and Thursday’s test on the second design yielded similar positive outcomes, leading Reid to finalize and optimize his design. Read more about Reid’s work here.
Lila made steady headway on her shelf project, cutting out a drawer that fits properly and preparing to organize items within it ahead of winter break. She also joined Sydney, Quinn, and Asiya in a team effort for the School Committee, where they designed uniform black and brass-style name plates and a title plaque. After consulting with the Superintendent’s Executive Assistant for specifications, the group selected “FlexiBrass” material from a supplier catalog—following input from Mr. Christy and a prior vendor—and obtained a $50 estimate. They initiated designs for a test cut, pending material arrival and waterjet machine repairs for the engraving phase. Read more about Lila’s work here.
These efforts highlight the students’ growing independence in managing project iterations and group tasks. Looking ahead, the shop anticipates continued momentum as we approach the holidays.
MVTHS Engineering 
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