Video Production Students Broadcast Basketball Game
(L-R) Rebecca Annen (VHS), Jordan Simmons (VHS), Mr. Phelps, Kenneth Cohen (HHS), Mr. Groth, Andrew Malarik (PHS), and Ryan Potosky (HHS)
Mr. Phelps’ crew of first year students did their opening basketball broadcast of the year with the Valparaiso/LaPorte boys basketball game. The game was a barnburner decided in the last five minutes with a Valpo victory. The crew ran two cameras and had instant replay featured as a part of their broadcast which was streamed live on ValpoLife and LaPorteCountyLife.com. January 16, 2013 Career and Technical Education Volume 19, Issue 7
Kenneth Cohen, HHS TV Productions student, doing the live broadcast and play-by-play of the Valparaiso/LaPorte boys basketball game. Director, Mr. Groth, was helping by being the color analyst.
Jenna Wong, VHS senior, Marketing Class Store Manager, is pictured in her holiday apparel and offering up cupcakes which are one of her gluten-free specialties.
Porter County Career and Technical Center’s DECA District Winners Top 8 advance to State DECA Competition
| Student | Event | Placed | School |
| Ethan White | Principles of Business Management and Admin | 2nd | Valparaiso |
| Jacob Devine | Principles of Business Management and Admin | 4th | Valparaiso |
| Brittany Brice | Principles of Marketing | 2nd | Valparaiso |
| Katherine Phillis | Accounting | 4th | Washington |
| Mona Sehgal | Apparel & Accessories | 2nd | Valparaiso |
| Jenna Wong | Apparel & Accessories | 4th | Valparaiso |
| Jordyn Martich | Apparel & Accessories | 8th | Chesterton |
| Megan Hook | Automotive Services | 6th | Morgan |
| Connor Devine | Business Finance | 1st | Valparaiso |
| Chris Panayi | Business Finance | 5th | Valparaiso |
| Gavin White | Human Resource Management | 1st | Valparaiso |
| Chaz Steeves | Human Resource Management | 4th | Washington |
| Brian Smrekar | Marketing Management | 5th | Washington |
| Amanie Foster | Quick Serve Restaurant Management | 2nd | Portage |
| Joey Matlon | Quick Serve Restaurant Management | 6th | Hebron |
| Cameron Tripp | Restaurant & Food Service Management | 5th | Washington |
| Anand Balar | Restaurant & Food Service Management | 2nd | Valparaiso |
| Katelyn Stocker | Retail Merchandising | 2nd | Valparaiso |
| Jessica Lawton | Retail Merchandising | 7th | Boone Grove |
| Michael Hegedus and Garrett Short | Financial Services Team | 5th | Washington |
Porter County Career and Tech Center also won the 2nd place sweepstakes award. Our 38 competitors were competed against schools with up to 150 students.
Depot Project Moves Forward
The Grand Trunk Depot Project would enhance student construction skills focusing on historic preservation. If the Depot Project is successful, it is envisioned that our Building Trades students will do the restoration work to return the exterior of the Depot to as close as possible to its historical original condition. Our Electronic students will install internet and audiovisual capabilities, giving those students a real life application for their skills. We will remodel the interior into a 21st Century modern day learning facility. Hopefully, we will also incorporate alternative technology, such as passive solar heating and pervious paving into the project if possible. Ideas for help raising the money for this project are welcome.
Weather Related Cancellation and/or Delay Information
The Porter County Career and Tech Center and SELF School follow the cancellation/delay decisions of the Valparaiso Community Schools. All other CTE sites follow the closing decisions of the hosting school. All commuting students should drive carefully and use common sense and their parent’s input when deciding if it is safe to drive to their CTE location.
In the event of severe or inclement weather, school may be delayed or canceled. Please use the following sources to track any weather related delays or cancellations:
- VCS Alert (The registration procedure is available on the Valparaiso Community Schools homepage http://www.valpo.k12.in.us ). Go to “School Closing Information” on the left side of the screen. You can register your cell phone to receive a message through this process.
- WLJE Radio 105.5 FM
- WAKE Radio 1500 AM
- www.cancellations.com
Alternative Energy Dividends
When the sun came up on January 7, the Porter County Career and Tech Center began generating electricity with our rooftop solar array that we are now selling back to Nipsco. The project was a joint effort of our Modern Machining and Electronics programs. Funding came from Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission funds and private donors. Thanks also to our District Advisory Council which supported this project.
Although, we buy electricity for around .10 kWh, we have a 15 year agreement in place with Nipsco purchasing this power back, at the prices shown below:
Urschel Plans to Donate an Industrial Robot to our Modern Machining Program
Our students will learn how to program this robot to perform industrial operations such as lifting, sorting, and inspecting parts. Many thanks to Urschel Laboratories for thinking of us.
Calendar
- Jan. 25, Notre Dame Hockey Trip, PCCTC Student Tickets $5
- Feb. 11-14, Valentine Gram Week, Fundraiser for Charity to be selected
- April 11, County Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:30, Career Center