Monday, November 29, 2021

Time to Taste at SHS

Food & Nutrition 1 students enjoyed a Dairy and Non-Dairy smorgasbord taste-test. Among others some of the taste treats were Feta drizzled with Olive oil & cracked pepper, Asiago, Muenster, Cashew Milk, Kefir, and plain yogurt w/my Bees’ honey.  Each student broadened his/her taste horizon by discovering a new favorite cheese and beverage! Yes!
















Friday, November 19, 2021

Digital Design and Animation

Pictured below is a chess set that a student in Mr. Tutterow’s Digital Design and Animation class modeled.  The Digital Design & Animation course is a new offering at Starmount High School this year.

Great job!



Stop the Bleed Training

Forbush High School Health Science II students participated in Stop the Bleed training today and received their Stop the Bleed Credential.  Training was provided by Jeff Hinshaw and Adrian Wood with the Yadkin County EMS.

Thanks to them for this service to our community!












Regional HOSA Competion

Forbush HOSA competed in Regional Competition this past Saturday at Mt Airy High school. Several students placed in the top 10.  

Congratulations to these students on their participation and success!





Wednesday, November 17, 2021

FFA Officers Present to Business Advisory Committee

President Mallorie Hemric and Reporter Hailey Shepherd presented a slide show about their trip to the FFA National Convention and other FFA activities to our CTE Business Advisory Committee on November 16, 2021.

You can view the entire slideshow at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQ54wwnEKC31RG2n50fn3fAPL-KBVfhrJBuTIgxj8RytjhRmbC36hIv72ZRyaPjJ4f7-cb-iXBg0bj7/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

Great job, ladies!






Monday, November 15, 2021

Guest Speakers Educate Starmount's Foundations of Health Sciences Class

Members of the West Yadkin Fire Department came and spoke to Starmount’s Foundations of Health Sciences class about opportunities available in our community. They explained what the difference in an EMT and a Paramedic are and they talked through a few rescue situations they have personally been faced with.  The kids enjoyed their time, instruction and being able to climb onto the truck.  Thank you again to Chris Messick, Chief- FO2/EMT-B,  Link King Dep. Chief – FO2/EMT-P, and Jon Armstrong Captain – FO2/EMT-B for taking time out of your busy day to give back to our community!





















Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Carpentry Field Trip

On Friday, November 5th, Carpentry students from Starmount High School had the opportunity to go on a field trip.  They toured Greystone at Roaring Gap Country Club as well as other jobsites within Yadkin County.  Students were able to watch electrical rough ins, plumbing rough ins, floor system framing and many other trades in action.  It was a successful trip!












Friday, November 5, 2021

Knives, Cuts and Hash Browns

Food & Nutrition 1 students spent two class periods practicing proper knife handling and a variety of cutting skills. Then each student turned a big russet potato into delicious golden country style hash browns that were seasoned just right.
























Digital Design at Starmount High

Students in Mr. Tutterow’s Digital Design and Animation class at Starmount High School designed an obsolete clip for Mr. Martin’s Automotive class.  The chip was 3D printed and used to replace broken clips on a vehicle. 

Great collaboration and real-world experience!






Monday, November 1, 2021

Safelite Autoglass Visits Starmount High

Mr. Triplett with Safelite Autoglass visited Mr. Martin’s automotive classes on Friday, October 29th.  He demonstrated replacing a windshield as well as repairing damage to glass.  

He also discussed career opportunities and earnings potential.  

















SHS HOSA Community Service

Starmount HOSA students completed their first community service project last week.  After talking through the importance of mental health, they painted walls in the girl’s bathroom in E building in hopes of turning someone’s bad day around! (See before and after pictures below.)

Thanks to HOSA for their service to the SHS campus!






















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