EVIT Sweeps Student Competitions

It's almost the end of another school year and East Valley Institute of Technology students are taking the "gold" in competitions for career and technical programs.



SkillsUSA Gold medalists are: Landon Boren for Masonry; Colin Adair for Steel Studs; Oscar Lopez and Randy Whitsett for Radio Broadcasting; Amanda Ryberg and Hannah Simon for 3D Animation; Kierra Wilson for Cosmetology; and Alex Gonzalez for Collision Repair.


FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Gold medalists for Fashion are: Landry Low , Erin Gutierrez, Marissa Laduke, Delia Quintana, and Aubry Stitt.


Gold medalist for Interior Design is Sahaar Ahmed.
Gold medalists for Early Childhood Professions are: Juliann Schneider, Manda Hill, Lupita Cazares, Devin Morales, Joi Asia Johnson, Natasha Williams, Grisel Arteago, Ashley Matteson and Asucena Tovar.




HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America 1st Place Winners in the HOSA Knowledge Bowl are Jodi Copeland, Krystal Jovel, Stormy Proffitt and Sherilyn Bowman. 1st Place in Medical Photography is Tyler Johnson.

We always say, "The best kids in the world go to EVIT!" Congratulations to all the exceptional EVIT students who will be traveling to national competitions.

EVIT Automotive Students host Free Car Care Clinic

On Saturday, April 30th EVIT Automotive Technology students will host a car care clinic from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Under the guidance of their instructors the students will check and diagnose the cars' vitals. Each car will have its brakes and alignment tested. The electrical system and engine will be scanned. All fluids will be checked on each vehicle as well as the air pressure in the tires.

This gives the students an opportunity to diagnose real problems on real cars and offers an important service to the customer.

Come to EVIT at 1601 W Main Street in Mesa on Saturday, April 30th between 9:00 - 1:00 and take advantage of this service. If you have any questions, call 480 461 4000.

EVIT Firefighting class is subject of Cronkite News story

Lacey Zellmer, a reporter for the Cronkite News at ASU did a news story on the EVIT Fire Fighting Program. The story is the result of a sudden "burst" of hiring by the Phoenix Fire Department. Here is a link to her story.

http://cronkitenewsonline.com/2011/04/valley-cities-see-sudden-burst-of-hiring-for-firefighting-jobs/

EVIT is an A+ School!

EVIT is so excited! This is the second time we have been honored as an A+ School. It is proof that our career and technical classes have the academic rigor high school students need to prepare for college, as well as enter the work force. Did you know that 2 out of 3 EVIT students go on to college? That is twice as many as traditional high schools in Arizona.

We are proud to carry the A+ logo for another three years!! Thanks to the Arizona Education Foundation for making this honor possible.

Aviation students meet Air Force crew

EVIT aviation students met the crew from the U.S. Air Force's 55th Electronic Combat Group, which recently returned from active duty in Afghanistan and is based in Tucson.

The crew's mission is electronic detection and the jamming of enemy locations and radio transmissions. They can locate everything from cell phone traffic to the signal necessary to detonate some roadside bombs.

"It was a real pleasure to hear from the crew about their jobs and their aircraft," aviation instructor Lou Amadee said. "They were very eager and hospitable about showing the students around and answering their questions."

When Construction and Interior Design collide

EVIT Construction and Interior Design students are putting the finishing touches on their miniature houses this week in preparation for the Block of Dreams Open House coming up on April 28th.


The Construction students have spent the entire school year constructing the two-room homes, and now the Interior Design students are adding their own special flair with paint and decor.


To get an idea of the final result, check out last year's houses here. Hope to see you all on the 28th!

Welding Student Begins Career in High School

Garrett Berns, a senior at Mountain View High School, has already started his career and he hasn't even graduated yet!

Garrett, a second year welding student is employed part time at Quality Vans in Tempe working 25 hours a week while attending EVIT and his home high school. He was recommended to apply for the position by Mr. Leon Zamora, his instructor. According to Jim Nossett, Production Supervisor at Quality Vans, "Garrett was considered and hired after I was disappointed with the quality of the many applicants I had considered." They are so pleased with his work that they hope to hire Garrett full time after graduation.

In addition to his great work at Quality Vans, Garrett has been selected to receive an outstanding student award from Mesa Public Schools to be honored later next month. Way to go Garrett!!

Cosmo students give kids the royal treatment

About 40 EVIT cosmetology students helped create a magical experience for 80 children from Hope Kids and March of Dimes last week.

The EVIT students partnered with the nonprofits and Disney on Ice to give the children "prince and princess" makeovers, complete with hairstyles, glitter and costumes.


Once the children were looking great, they were taken by limo for a special lunch before attending the Disney on Ice show.


"This experience changed some of the EVIT students forever," cosmetology instructor Pam Devine said. "Seeing the children's excitement and appreciation; our students were so inspired by them."

EVIT collision repair students turn car into airplane

EVIT Aviation Director Capt. Al Mittelstaedt went to the collision repair students earlier this year with an interesting request: "Can you make my car look like an airplane?"

Their answer? "Sure!"

Five weeks later, Capt. Mittelstaedt has a very unique mode of transportation:


The students opted for a WW2-style plane, complete with rivets, machine gun, dirt and rust.

Now he's sure to make an impression when he's out recruiting new aviation students.

Biotech students soak up info at symposium

EVIT biotechnology students learned all about nanotechnology and early cancer detection at the recent Mesa Community College Biotechnology Symposium.


High school and college biotechnology students from across the state attended the symposium at Mesa Community College. They participated in round table discussions with scientists and professionals in the biotechnology industry.

The EVIT biotechnology class had almost 100 percent participation: That's pretty great for a Saturday!

The final countdown

About 350 EVIT students still have perfect attendance with just 7 weeks to go in the school year. That means they are still in the running to win a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck. Or maybe a 2011 Chevy Cruze!

Perfect attendance students gathered today for their quarterly assembly, where there were the usual shenanigans.


Now, it's crunch time. How many will be left standing at the end of the year? Who will win the vehicles?