Bartlett High took first place for speed and for best use of materials. From left, they are (Left to right) Dorien Delbridge, Korbin Sanderson, Michael Jones and Clarissa Hohnadel juggle their two trophies and their winning car, the Bennington. Photo courtesy of MLGW.
Kate Bond Middle teacher Regina Johnson (in back) and her six-member team placed second among 17 other middle schools in speed at the A-Blazing Solar Car race. They made their Vans solar car from a shoe box and Pringle cans. Photo courtesy of MLGW.
From left, Bartlett High students Clarissa Hohnadel and Michael Jones wait as MLGW engineer William Yates inspects their team’s Bennington solar car at check in. Photo courtesy of MLGW.
Clarissa Hohnadel, at right, points out a feature of their car as a MLGW judge troubleshoots the solar vehicle before the race begins. Photo courtesy of MLGW.
Now in its third year, A-Blazing Race is one way to attract students to consider engineering as a career. MLGW sponsored the solar car race as a part of the University of Memphis Engineering Day events and activities on the campus on Oct. 23
MLGW’s A-Blazing Race was a part of the University of Memphis’ Engineering Day on Oct. 23.
Bartlett High scored big in the race, bringing home two of the three first place trophies in the high school division. A four-member team and their Bennington solar car took first place for speed and for best use of materials.
The Kate Bond Middle team placed second in speed with a car made from a Vans shoebox and Pringle cans.
