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On Saturday May 22nd, North Technical High School held its Second Annual Car and Motorcycle Show fundraiser event.  Almost 50 cars and motorcycles registered for this second annual event held in the North Tech parking lot.  On this day the weather broke through and provided sunny conditions, blue skies, and temperatures in the 80’s; perfect for an outdoor car show.  Spectators got a chance to check out an array of beautiful cars and bikes sporting custom paint jobs, stylized custom accessories, impressive sound systems, and some shear horsepower.  Among the collection of motorcycles were street bikes, cruisers, choppers and even an ATV. Cars included some beautiful classics, muscle cars, trucks, sports cars, convertibles, and stock cars. One of the six car show sponsors, Paul Cerame Ford Lincoln Mercury of Florissant, also brought a few new cars and trucks to put on display.  Besides automobiles and bikes, there was lots of food, entertainment, raffles, a book sale, and pet grooming services. In the end, the second annual car show was a great success and will continue to be a featured highlight here at North Technical High School.  All proceeds from this fundraiser benefited North Tech’s Mentoring Program (TEAM).  Special thanks to Ms. Gina Bell-Hill who organized and coordinated this outdoor event.  To see pictures taken at the Second Annual Car and Motorcycle Show click the link below.

aClick here to view the 2nd Annual North Technical Car Show 2010 Photo Gallery.

The North Technical High school class of 2010 commencement ceremony was held May 20th in the University of Missouri at St. Louis (UMSL) gymnasium. Over 180 students from 26 technical programs entered the auditorium marching to the beat of “Pomp and Circumstance” in anticipation of receiving their diplomas. Seated upon the platform was this year’s valedictorian Sandi Bowers, salutatorian Chanel Taylor, senior counselor Ms. Davina Reid, lead counselor Mr. Jeff Chandler, principal Mr. Michael Powers, director of technical education Mr. Randy Dillon, assistant principals Ms. Gina Bell-Hill, Ms. Kimberly Ford-Beals, and Mr. James Taylor. District board member, Ms. Zella Williams, was present to certify this year’s North Technical senior class. Overall the class of 2010 amassed nearly $350,000 in scholarship offers from varying colleges, with the most substantial awards going to seniors Robert Turner ($84,000), Rasheen Taylor ($73,200), valedictorian Sandi Bowers ($48,000), and Natoshia Bates ($24,000). After outstanding speeches from Chanel Taylor, Sandi Bowers and principal Mr. Michael Powers, it was time for all the graduates to finally accept their diplomas. Counselor Jeff Chandler introduced the names of each graduate as they walked across the platform and shook the hands of administrators and honored guests. When the final senior walked across the stage and was seated, Mr. Powers called upon the graduates to commence the “turning of the tassel” from right to left symbolizing the transition from candidate to graduate. The momentous occasion was concluded with a roar of cheers, blue and gold caps being tossed into the air, and the final exit march from the auditorium to meet with family, friends and well-wishers. Special thanks go to senior sponsors Karista Koehler, Kenedra Gibbons, and all staff members in attendance. Thank you also to the family, friends, and guests of our graduates for joining us in celebrating this wonderful occasion. Finally, congratulations North Technical senior class of 2010, may you find success in all your future endeavors.
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aClick here to see photos of the graduation ceremony.

Marquis White, like many high school seniors, is out of school and only days from receiving his diploma. On Saturday May 15, Marquis decided to add a few track and field medals to that high school diploma by putting on a dominating individual performance at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 3 District 3 Championships held in St. Louis.  Marquis’ first event was the 100-meter dash (Class 3) where he was clocked at 10.97 seconds; the only runner in the field of sprinters to break the 11.00 second mark.  Ryan Dickson of Berkeley was second with a time of 11.10 seconds.  The next event of the day, the 400-meter dash (Class 3), was expected to be White’s greatest challenge.  The North Technical sprinter who has comfortably dominated the 100 and 200-meter distances only recently picked up the 400-meter event this year.  The 400-meter dash, unlike the shorter sprints where runners just explode out of the starting blocks, requires a combination of endurance, speed, and strategy.  To add to the challenge, Marquis was given the inner lane number 2 spot; the middle lanes 4-6 are generally the more desirable starting positions.  Nevertheless, White burst out of the number 2-block with enough speed to steadily close in on the other favorites who seemed to be pushing the race.  White could not be seen in the pack of leaders for almost 300 of the 400 meter distance, but as the runners made their final turn, White had clearly positioned himself to take over the final 100 meters of the race.  The final turn stretch had White in third, trailing runners Alfred Larry (Jennings) and Jordan Wood (Berkeley).  White passed Wood immediately after the turn and proceeded to run down and overtake Larry in the remaining meters of the race.  White finished with a time of 49.86, the only time below the 50 second mark.  Although White was not considered the favorite in this event, he made it clear that the 400-meter is a race he can also dominate as he has the 100 and 200-meter.  The final event of the day was the boys 200-meter (Class 3) where White finished with a winning time of 22.04 seconds.  Marquise Hill of Trinity was second (22.19).  With the District Championships behind him, Marquis can now look ahead to the upcoming sectionals competition this weekend, as well as receiving his high school diploma on Thursday, May 20th. As White walks across the graduation ceremony stage on Thursday, he will have three shiny gold medals to go along with that diploma.
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aClick here to see photos of Marquis running the 100-meter dash.
aClick here to view video of Marquis running the 100-meter dash.
aClick here to view video of Marquis running the 200-meter dash.
aClick here to view video of Marquis running the 400-meter dash.