Have You Herd? Building up from the Bottom: Construction program builds new Project Share building
Carlisle High School’s Construction program is building the new Project Share farm stand building. Since the students in this class are going to do this as a living, being able to actually work on a real building is a worthwhile experience for them.
Sean Allewelt is the teacher in charge of the class. He goes with the students to the building site. Also the class has an aide, James Vander Wiel, that helps and goes with them; he helps the students with anything that they need.
Allewelt actually volunteered the students for the construction project.
“I think it is a great cause and a great opportunity for my students to learn to build something new,” said Allewelt.
The Project Share Farm Stand is the new building that is run by neighbors and people in the community. They give out nutritious foods and bread two-three times a week.
On a daily basis (except for days that are too cold or start on a two hour delay), they go over to the site, located at 404 N. Pitt Street, with a van. They have to take two trips because there are so many students. Also, Allewelt puts a trailer on the back of the van to bring them all of the tools that they need.
The students go right at the beginning of fifth period and come back towards the end of seventh, spending about three periods building this new place for Project Share.
Junior Bryce Whitten said, “I enjoy going over to the Project Share building when we go because it gives me some experience with construction.”
Most of the students in construction think it is a great way to help the community and gain experience in real life.
Junior Brady Schlusser said, “We are used to building sheds and now [it’s like] we are building a house so it is much better than the sheds; it is a step up.”
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Anna Biddle • Sep 17, 2015 at 8:13 am
It is really awesome that CHS is getting involved with projects like this. Project Share is a really great organization and they could always use more help than they get. I really hope that the school can figure out how to help out the community in other areas and classes.
Jessica Brumbach • Mar 27, 2015 at 8:23 am
This is such a good idea, the students get the experience that they need while helping for a great cause. I work with Project Share on a bi-weekly basis and I know they are super appreciative of it.
Kenleigh Peet • Mar 26, 2015 at 12:27 pm
This is a great way both for these students to gain experience in their desired fields and for them to be able to use their skills in a real working environment. Another great aspect of this program is the good that these students are doing for their community. By building this farm stand, more people will be able to acquire the food that they need.
Sarah Clouser • Mar 17, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Awesome to see students getting real world experience while helping the community!
Levi Negley • Feb 5, 2015 at 8:24 am
Working for Project share is an good experience. Being one of the people that actually help with the building it is and will be a long process but its for a good cause.
Julia Vichnevetsky • Feb 3, 2015 at 10:31 pm
I think this is a great opportunity for students interested in construction! Not only does it give them the experience of building an actual house, it benefits the entire community. It’s good that there is a more experienced teacher and assistant there to supervise and help the students. The lessons they learn by doing this will certainly last them a lifetime.
Devin Stossmeister • Feb 3, 2015 at 8:00 am
Its so great that the high school is having these kids help around the community. We should all do something as great as building a building. Great job construction people.