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On Tuesday, November 19th, a recruiter for Valley Plains Equipment visited Mr. Oliver’s Beginning Welding classes at Crookston High School. The recruiter, Casey Koop, is based in Fargo, ND, and visits High Schools and Colleges all over the region and in multiple states. Koop visits with students about their interest in many fields, mainly in Diesel Mechanics. As a […]
For the fourth year in a row, Mr. Oliver’s Advanced Woods Class at Crookston High School has some students working on projects to donate to the United Way for their Holiday Auction, which will be held December 1 through December 7. Brandon Colborn and Tim Brule, both seniors at Crookston High School, used their talents
On Thursday, November 7, Crookston High School Industrial Tech Teacher Travis Oliver welcomed Tim Hegg, a foreman for ICS Construction in Grand Forks, to his Beginning Welding Classes. Hegg, a certified welder in many different areas, has been in construction for over 35 years. Currently, in the Beginning Welding class, Oliver and his students are
The new grinding booth area has been completed in the welding shop at Crookston High School. We were able to create 6 individual style booths for grinding pads and parts. These booths separate the students to keep them safer from flying sparks and debris from grinding. We were also able to purchase Milwaukee 20v portable grinders to use
On Wednesday, May 15, Crookston High School students visited three regional companies: Mattracks, Waterworth Cabinets, and Nordic Fiberglass. They also had lunch at the Viking Diner. The first stop was Mattracks in Karlstad, MN. This company makes customized tracks for all sorts of vehicles. Some of the biggest industries are agriculture, recreation, and the military.
On Wednesday, May 8, Crookston High School Industrial Technology students took a field trip where they were able to visit five regional businesses. The first visit was with Valley Plains Equipment, the John Deere dealer in Crookston. The students were able to hear about the different departments in the dealership. They took a tour of
