March 6, 2026Jerry Z. ’26 During our Automotive ECS, I learned many basic concepts about how cars work, including their main components and how energy is converted into motion. However, the most exciting part of[…]
Hands-On Learning, Real Results: Automotive ECS Reaches the Finish Line
What a journey this ECS has been! Thank you for your continued support and engagement throughout the experience. Mr. Takacs and I have truly enjoyed mentoring, teaching, and innovating alongside these students. We began with[…]
Full Throttle Finish: Students Race to the Final Podium
What an incredible day! The Automotive class kicked off the morning with focused energy, working to assemble the buggy. Students attached the steering wheel, finished mounting the front suspension, and painted key components of the[…]
Chassis to Checkpoint: Students Assemble a Working Vehicle
We began the day by sanding down any drips from the primer and thoroughly cleaning the chassis in preparation for paint. With renewed energy, the class applied the first coat, bringing the project one step[…]
Building Momentum: Chassis Complete and Ready for Assembly
We kicked off the day with welding on the buggy chassis, completing the final welds before shifting to detail work. From there, we focused on grinding down sharper welds and smoothing the frame, carefully preparing[…]
Hands-On Learning in Action: Automotive Students Tackle Real-World Challenges
This morning, we compiled and composed our Automotive ECS poster, celebrating the work we’ve accomplished so far, and began assembling the initial cut of our ECS video. We then headed to the carriage house to[…]
Tools, Teamwork, and Turbochargers
Friday the 13th went off without a hitch—well, almost! The morning began with a lesson from Mr. Takacs on how turbochargers work and how similar systems are used in aircraft. The students were fascinated by[…]
Students Test Performance at PPIR
What an exciting day! The class began at CSS, where we loaded the bus and headed down to PPIR. Upon arrival, Alyssa welcomed us with a quick tour of the facility so students could get[…]
Students Rebuild Buggy Motors and Explore Toyota Facilities
Some days begin a little more slowly than others. This morning, the class focused on sanding and painting the wooden components of the buggy. While it may not have been the most thrilling task, the[…]
Students Showcase Go-Kart Before Engineering Setback
The class began a lovely Tuesday morning with angle grinding and welding on the buggy chassis. Students worked carefully on a series of intricate welds at the ends of the buggy’s framework, and once the[…]