Students from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute began work in December 2012, on site to replace a deteriorating fueling station shed that was part of the Northwestern Lehigh bus yard landscape for many years.

John Wynn, building trades occupation teacher, along with 12 students from eight school districts, began the project in November, pre-constructing the new structure at LCTI and ultimately finishing the work April 24.

LCTI student workers on the project included: Anthony Cowden, and Austin Henry, Northwestern Lehigh; Daniel Munoz, Anthony Stragratanio, Nicholas Kaercher and Brandon Lee Moll, Northern Lehigh; Maleek Barrett, Dieruff; Robert Johnson, Catasauqua; Bryan Velez-Morales, William Allen; Adam Berkebile, Southern Lehigh; Ethan Koons, Parkland; and Sebastian Czubek, Emmaus.

Students began construction and erecting the new structure Dec. 4, 2012.

The goal was to build a new fuel shed to provide inclement weather protection for bus drivers while refueling their vans and buses.

Forged out of a strong working relationship between the two schools, the project presented numerous opportunities and benefits for both the Northwestern Lehigh School District and LCTI students.

Building trades students benefitted educationally through their conceptualizing, planning and cost analysis of the project, before procurement of materials.

Once on site, the LCTI students really showcased their construction and fabrication skills by making the new shed a reality.

While on site, students provided input to the design and color scheme of the finished product, leading to the selection of a black and gold design, reflective of Northwestern Lehigh's Tiger Pride.

Northwestern Lehigh School District is grateful for the efforts of the Building Trades students, LCTI administration and staff, particularly Wynn for his coordination and outreach efforts in bringing the project to fruition.

As a result of everyone's hard work, Northwestern Lehigh will have a great long-life product built solidly on LCTI pride.