North High Sophomore Exploring the Options in Red Raider Manufacturing

June 2, 2023

As he completes his sophomore year of high school, Davis Knowles has already been exploring options in his areas of interest for his future career path. Davis has taken classes in engineering, robotics, and automation and is part of the Red Raider Robotics team.

Learn more about Davis below:

Student Name: Davis T Knowles

Grade: 10

High School: Sheboygan North High School

What Tech Ed classes are you currently taking or have you taken in your high school career?

  • Electricity, Electronics, and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Exploring Robotics & Automation
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Principals of Engineering

Have you taken advantage of any on-site work experience opportunities:
“I have taken many in-depth tours and interviews with Plymouth Industries and their facility. I have also toured some other companies' facilities including American Orthodontics, LTC, and public utilities like the Sheboygan water treatment plant.”

What activities are you involved in (clubs, organizations, sports)?
“Red Raider Robotics, Scouting, Soccer (with LUFC and school), and other assorted volunteering activities.”

What is your favorite thing about your Red Raider Manufacturing experience?
“To be able to work hands-on with materials to learn new skills and techniques.”

What project are you most proud of?
“Our robots we created in association with Red Raider Robotics.”

Why should a student participate in the Red Raider Manufacturing program?
“To further better themselves in their engineering principles and knowledge.”

What are your future plans?
“I’m not sure yet, but probably an apprenticeship or further education. I am interested in mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and more fields around these areas.”

Thanks, Davis, for sharing your high school journey with us! We look forward to seeing your future plans!

The Red Raider Manufacturing program allows students to learn and grow in a high-tech environment before graduating high school. Learn more about the program at: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.u...

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North High Sophomore Exploring the Options in Red Raider Manufacturing

June 2, 2023

As he completes his sophomore year of high school, Davis Knowles has already been exploring options in his areas of interest for his future career path. Davis has taken classes in engineering, robotics, and automation and is part of the Red Raider Robotics team.

Learn more about Davis below:

Student Name: Davis T Knowles

Grade: 10

High School: Sheboygan North High School

What Tech Ed classes are you currently taking or have you taken in your high school career?

  • Electricity, Electronics, and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Exploring Robotics & Automation
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Principals of Engineering

Have you taken advantage of any on-site work experience opportunities:
“I have taken many in-depth tours and interviews with Plymouth Industries and their facility. I have also toured some other companies' facilities including American Orthodontics, LTC, and public utilities like the Sheboygan water treatment plant.”

What activities are you involved in (clubs, organizations, sports)?
“Red Raider Robotics, Scouting, Soccer (with LUFC and school), and other assorted volunteering activities.”

What is your favorite thing about your Red Raider Manufacturing experience?
“To be able to work hands-on with materials to learn new skills and techniques.”

What project are you most proud of?
“Our robots we created in association with Red Raider Robotics.”

Why should a student participate in the Red Raider Manufacturing program?
“To further better themselves in their engineering principles and knowledge.”

What are your future plans?
“I’m not sure yet, but probably an apprenticeship or further education. I am interested in mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and more fields around these areas.”

Thanks, Davis, for sharing your high school journey with us! We look forward to seeing your future plans!

The Red Raider Manufacturing program allows students to learn and grow in a high-tech environment before graduating high school. Learn more about the program at: https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.u...

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