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Michigan State Police

Sgt. James Campbell of the Michigan State Police visited my Introduction to Health and Wellness classes in May.  He presented a powerpoint presentation on the drinking and driving laws in Michigan focusing on the teenage driver.  In addition he covered examples in pictures of the tragic consequences of making the choice to get behind the wheel after drinking.  After the slide show, Sgt. Campbell took my classes outside to experience driving the GEM car (Global Electric Motors) with the Fatal Vision goggles that simulate intoxication.  The GEM car is part of the EPIC II program (Education Prevention of Impaired Crashes) presented by the Michigan State Police.


{Sgt. Campbell}

Sgt. Campbell explains what type of roadside tests
the police will conduct with a suspected drunk driver.


{Roadside test}

This young driver is being tested with the finger to nose
test.  Notice the goggles are not on yet.


{Click it!}

Safety first.  This student prepares to drive the
GEM car through the course.

{Cone maze}

Down and back.  The trick is to avoid all of the cones.


{Bracelets}

This driver wasn't able to avoid the cones.  As a result,
she gets arrested on the roadside and taken downtown.

AAA of Michigan

April Morrison-Harke of AAA in Michigan visited with my Introduction to Health and Wellness students in May for two days.  She talked about the hazards of distracted driving as well as the dangers of drinking and driving.  The students were able to participate in an interactive driving simulator that featured different types of driving scenarios.  It was an informative and fun hands-on activity.


{April Morrison-Harke}

April Morrison-Harke of AAA Michigan explains about
the various ways drivers can be distracted while driving.


{Simulator}

This student gets some final instructions as she prepares
to "hit the road" on the simulator.


{The Simulator}

The view for the driver is quite realistic.  Their
experience also includes traffic noises, weather conditions,
and other possible distractions.


{The Simulator}

The student must react to directions, such as when
to turn, given by an on board computer voice.  The
driver controls the car with gas and brake foot pedals
as well as the steering wheel.


{The Simulator}

Concentration is the key to good driving.  Distracted
driving causes 80% of car accidents.


The Senior Project

The Senior Project is a capstone piece to the students' high school experience. It entails an out of school experience with a mentor and a project presentation to the Senior Board made up of parents and school staff.


2009-2010


{Graphic Design}

This Sr. Seminar student shows off her graphic
design project, a program for the Women's
Ensemble at MHS.

{Graphic Design}
A close up view of the program.


{Decoy Carving}
Decoy carving was his specialty.


{Decoy Carving}
Completed decoys and one in progress.

{Teaching Dance}
This Sr. Project was about teaching dance.  Here the Sr.
Seminar student is taking the class and judges through
some basic moves.

{Teaching Dance}
Perfect form!

{Adopt a Friend}
This Sr. Seminar student chose the community service field
for her project.

{Sword making}
This project centered around sword making. This Sr. Seminar
student strikes a pose.

{Sword Making}
Almost complete.  Just the hilt to go.

{Firefighting}
This Sr. Seminar student is all decked out in the gear
for firefighting.

{Baking/Decorating Cakes}
This project on cake decorating turned out beautifully.
It looks too good to eat.  Oh well...

{Cake Decorating}
Someone hand me the sword.

{Anatomist}
This project focused on what it means to be an anatomist.
This Sr. Seminar student stands next to her self-portrait.

{Custom fishing rods}
This project covered the fine art of custom fishing rod
construction.  This Sr. Seminar student is ready to hit
the ice.

{Psychology}
Beatlemania.  This project on psychology used John Lennon
as its subject. Very interesting diagnosis made by our
Sr. Seminar student psychologist.

{Athletic Training/Physical Therapy}
This future athletic trainer/physical therapist demonstrates
the proper technique of taping an athlete's ankle.

{Car Audio Systems}
This Sr. Seminar student learned how to build subwoofers
for cars. This big boy is going in his trunk.  Better
put your windows up at the stoplight.

{Cake Decorating}
How did you do that? This project on cake decorating
and baking shows the complicated checkerboard pattern
on the inside. Our artist, missing in action, was busy
serving the class.

{Welding and Fabrication}
Welding and Custom Fabrication was this senior's specialty.
He fabricated a truck rack for a pick up.

{Welding and Fabrication}
He also created this tow hook and hitch.



2008-2009


{Deerfish}
Sr. Seminar student displaying his Sr. Project on
taxidermy. Nice catch!


{Scenic Design}
This stage model was constructed for a Sr. Project
assignment in Scenic Design.


{Army Reserve}
Ten Hut! This Sr. Seminar student's project was
all about Military Mechanics.


{PLS vehicle}
A new recruit. This Sr. Seminar student is working the
lift on the back of this PLS.


{PLS}
There it goes!


{PLS}
This Sr. Seminar recruit looks a little stressed out.


{Woodcarving - bird}
This bird was carved as part of a Sr. Project on
woodcarving.


{The Leatherhead}
This was the main attraction for the woodcarving
project. A total of 110 hours went into the
development of his Sr. Project. Congratulations on a job
well done!


{Bed and Breakfast}

This project centered around a Bed and Breakfast theme. 
This house was constructed as an example of what this
student envisioned for their own business.


{Bed and Breakfast Interior}

This is the interior of the Bed and Breakfast. Very neatly
appointed.


{Guitar Hero}

This 2008 graduate shows off his electric guitar project. 
He spent over 80 hours in production.


{Black Electric}

This started out as blocks of wood and turned into a
black beauty.  Hard work and perseverance paid off.

{3D Model}

This engineering student presented his project on
3D Model drawing.  It has been entered into the
MITES competition.

{3D Model}

A closer look.

{Ceramics}

This ceramic Sr. Project was devoted to many hours of
detailed work. 

{Tae Kwon Do}

On your mark ...

{Tae Kwon Do}

Get set ...

{Tae Kwon Do}

Punch!  This Sr. Seminar student demonstrates the
perfect board break with his mentor.  His project
centered around the martial art of Tae Kwon Do.

{Worship Ministry}

Music plays an important role in worship ministry. 
This Sr. Seminar student explained all that goes into
worship ministry and performed as well.

{Pet Grooming}

This Sr. Seminar student investigated all that goes into
pet grooming.  Her pet was very well-behaved
throughout the presentation.

{Music Composition and Recording}

MSU - bound and very talented.  This Sr. Seminar
student composed, performed, and recorded his
own piece of original music and lyrics as part
of his Sr. Project.

{Finished}

Another year completed.


Last Modified on 1/20/2010 1:31:11 PM