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Tech ed in the news
Memorial High School Receives Automotive Service of Excellence Accreditation
The certification solidifies that Memorial’s auto program meets industry standards to prepare students for the workforce after high school.
Link to article - April 2024
Madison College Automotive and Collision instructors presented to classes
April 2024
Madison Police Department visit class to discuss traffic and vehicles with classes
April 2024
Easton Motors donates Toyota Sienna to the ASE Accredited Automotive Program
March 2024
ACE Program - Students present project to the community and three students earn $5,000 scholarships!
March 2024
Hosting Skilled Trades Day. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC, Tile setters, and carpenters provided hands-on activities for all students.
March 2024
Tokheim and Espenes present at WTEA conference and recruit new Technology and Engineering Teachers
March 2024
Chicago Auto Show - 60 students attended and used a coach bus for transportation
February 2024, link to images
SkillsUSA students compete in technical and leadership competitions at regionals at Oregon High School
December 2023
Lakeside International promotes careers in the heavy and medium-duty truck industry.
November 2023
Electrathon tests at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway
November 2023
SkillsUSA officers attend Fall Leadership Conference at Chula Vista
November 2023
Student tests Formula vehicles at Madison International Speedway
October 2023 - Link to pictures
The US Secretary of Education visits our classes promoting Career and Technical Education
September 2023
Senior Electrathon Video 2022
Elliot Simon - Spends a significant of time on our labs. Has been accepted into the US Naval Academy he plans on majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
2022
2021 CSEF 2021 (F) aerodamics of race cars.pdf2021 Capital Science and Engineering Fair - Applications of Aerodynamics in Race Cars
Varun Nathan earns first overall for the "MSOE Future Engineer" award, and second overall in the Engineering category
2020 Varun Nathan Competes at the 2020 Capital Science and Engineering Fair
Varun Nathan researched and completed a poster presentation on “Aerodynamics of Race Cars”. His research is based on our Madison Memorial Motorsports Formula race car. He intends to build a front spoiler to assist in turning on the track.
● Mirus Second Runner-up for overall competition
● Second place in the Category of Engineering & Other Sciences
● U.S. Air Force Prize
Fleet Hosts Madison High School Students, Showcases Electric Vehicles
2019 Firestone Challenge Award Winners
Nathaniel and Tim of Memorial High School outperformed 40 other teams from Madison Metropolitan School District, Sun Prairie, New Glarus, Wisconsin Heights, Stoughton, and other districts. The contest involved both written and timed hands-on work such as parts identification, rotating tires, using diagnostic scan tools, and operating a micrometer.
https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/blog/fleet-services-apprentice-firestone-challenge-award-winner
Memorial mechanic apprentice program provides employment, mentoring for youth
Brenden Franch Earns Wisconsin Auto and Truck Dealers 2000th Scholarship
As our 2000th scholarship award winner Brendan received:
$4,000 in tuition from The Foundation of WATDA in partnership with Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd. (WACTAL)
Snap-on Tool set and box valued at $5,741 from Snap-on
Spray gun valued at $1,409 from Body Shop Supply, SATA, and BC Marketing
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT | FLEET SERVICE APPRENTICESHIP
Madison students get hands-on experience working on city vehicles
High School Students Take Electric Vehicle (EV) Field Trip
Local Students Build Electric Vehicle
Madison Memorial High School team gets first-hand lesson in the future of transportation.
https://www.energy2030together.com/working-together/local-students-build-electric-vehicle.htm
Big Step encourages Madison students to learn about trade careers
Students build new Nature Passport boxes