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'Ms. Goodwrench 'shakes Warren National Auto Repair Contest
Katy Younglove, aka Ms. Goodwrench, the first woman to compete in the Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Competition in Warren, with his teammate, finished third in the competition for repair cars. His teammate was a teammate Craig Suydam, who is also a senior at Monroe School.
"I was very excited when I heard it would be the first woman to be always in the competition, "he said." I really wanted to show everyone what I can do. "Even if Younglove not won the competition car repair, still go down in history.
Younglove is the first woman to qualify for the finals of the state of Michigan in the competition 14 years of history. "Coop said I was the only girl in the competition," he said, referring your car instructor Ronald Cooper. "I did not know I was the first woman ever, that's crazy." Not only have the first female competitor's equipment, this is the first time that the MHS has had a team qualify for the state finals.
Younglove, 18, and Suydam, 17, both took the introduction to the kind of technology Automobile its second year. "Mrs. Goodwrench" grew up around cars and knew from his first year in seventh grade that he wanted a career in the automotive industry. "I wanted to get into the auto shop my first year," he said. "I like the program because it is a unique work book but in the hands, but intro was a lot of book work. "
To prepare for the competition, students receive manuals AAA review. 2007 Mercury Marquis Lincoln momentum donated a grand, a similar model to that used on the day of competition, to assist in the preparation.
Cooper, professor of students, said he was pleasantly surprised when he learned that his students qualified for the final state. "I knew they were capable and prepared. This is one of the best groups of students I had in my 31 years of teaching. "Cooper hinted that he is proud of its students." It's a great achievement. They are among the best of the best high school students in Michigan. "
Younglove said he is excited, but thinks that someone is even close to it more excited than her. "My dad is more excited about this than I am," he said. "He's going to take out and work in the manual for my all week and I learned a lot. "
Younglove is not new in the cold air intake "> Lexus cold air intake, Ford Motors, Toyota and technology. "My family has always been into cars," he added. "I started helping my father work on them when I was six or seven years. "
Both students said they are prepared for the competition, mainly due to the structure of its program of high school. "I love this program and is one of the best in the state, "said Craig." It's ridiculous as long as Cooper put into this program and I learned to apply the things I've learned here in other classes. "
Robert Kaczor, assistant vice president of automotive services for AAA Michigan and AAA Chicago, said the participation Younglove the contest is expected to start a trend. "You will not find many women in the automotive repair and field services," he said. "But nice to see Katy here. I think this is an opportunity for greater diversity in the automotive service industry. "The event was held on Wednesday at Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center in Warren.
Twenty nine students from Michigan high schools and technology centers competed for the top honors in the contest, which pitted teams of two people to each other in a race to correctly diagnose and repair engine problems on identical vehicles. Younglove said she has always been a gear head.
He also said he was a little surprised how well your team did. "We were second in the last team in the final – the ninth car to go through the check, "Younglove said." We were worried about our time, but you just pull together and we take our time and do not panic. "
Alex Dobroy Clinton and Zachary Hastings of Milan, the team from the School of saline, occurred in the first place with a time of 49 minutes and 50 seconds. The second place went to team Hoeskstra Joshua Winget Jeremy Hastings and Grand Rapids, representing the Kent Career Tech Center.
Winners will receive over $ 45,000 in scholarships and awards. They also represent the state in the national final, scheduled for June 26 at the headquarters of Ford Dearborn.
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