Community Immersion

I took a class entitled Community Immersion.  Through that class, I had the opportunity to meet with and learn from professionals from across the community in the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors.  This page includes my learning and reflections on some of the presenters I found most significant.

For-Profit Sector

At Robert Yates Racing Engines in Mooresville, I was introduced to Alan Rose and Evan Cupples.  These men are both mechanics who work at "RYR" and they presented some of the tools that are used daily.  We saw some of the engines they were currently working on.  

From this experience, I learned how the engines are cleaned and built. This was a beneficial experience. Learning to work on engines and how they work is a crucial life experience.  This experience effectively demonstrates the role of community systems, highlighting how RYR supplies a portion of the engines utilized in some NASCAR vehicles that entertain us at home. 

County Government

Meeting with the Sheriff of Rowan county.

Municipal Government

During my time exploring Spencer as a municipality, I was introduced to the chief of police, Chief Michael File, and his subordinate, Tim Everett, the police Lieutenant. I was also introduced to my personal favorite, the fire chief, Michael Lanning.