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BMW Rising Scholars Selected from DMTC

Jeb Gallman (Mechatronics), Adam Greer
(Mechatronics), Nathaniel Scruggs (Machine Tool), and
Juan Zepeda (Automotive) have been selected to par-
ticipate in the BMW Rising Scholars Program. The pro-
gram has 22 high seniors who spend a portion of their
school day at the BMW Training Center. Upon com-
pleting the program and graduating this year, these 4
young men will have the opportunity to advance to the
BMW Scholars Program at Spartanburg Community
College.

Clinical Studies Visits Charles Lea Center
On September 16, Mrs. Wilhelm’s Clinical Studies class visited
the Charles Lea Center, which serves people with intellectual
disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions. The students com-
pleted training led by the Charles Lea staff on wheelchair trans-
portation with use of a wheelchair lift. In addition, they partici-
pated in a training session covering healthcare ethics and also
learned about the many healthcare employment opportunities
that are available at the center.

Mechatronics Tours Cooper Standard
On National Manufacturing Day, Mr.
Swofford’s Mechatronics III Honors stu-
dents toured Cooper Standard, an industry
leader in frameless sealing systems in the
premium automotive market. Mr. Warren
Snead, Human Resources Manager, spoke
to the students about employment oppor-
tunities and the interview process. Mr.
Snead also led a detailed tour of the
Cooper Standard facility, which gave stu-
dents an up-close view of the technology
used in manufacturing.