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!!