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Scholarships awarded at DIISD car show

The Just Cruzin’ Car Club awarded two scholarships. Pictured from left, Jeff DeRidder; Bea St Onge; Wayne Wilson; Andrew Ferree, auto body student; Ed Zahn; Sterling Feathers, auto mechanics student; Dianne Castelaz-Chiippusio; Bill Falk; and mascot Al.

IRON MOUNTAIN — The 20th Annual DIISD Auto Body Car Show was a huge success with special thanks to Mother Nature.

Over 50 participants entered the show to exchange ideas and restoration stories with the students.

A wide range of vehicles filled the Tech Center field including new models from Riverside Auto of Iron Mountain and Town & Country Ford of Quinnesec to antiques brought in by the Just Cruzin’ Car Club and the U.P. Antique Car Club.

“It was great to see the amount of community participation at the show. The positive interaction between students and car owners has a significant impact on the success of the show”, said Michael Mulligan, Tech Center director/principal.

Six scholarships were awarded during the show to students who plan on furthering their education in the automotive field.

The Dagenais Foundation/Riverside Auto Group awarded two scholarships. Pictured from left, Ashley Lautzenheiser, auto body student; Wayne Phelps, GM of Riverside Auto of Iron Mountain; Mollie Boehmke, auto technologies student.

The Dagenais Foundation/Riverside Auto Group awarded $500 scholarships to Ashley Lautzenheiser of Iron Mountain High School and Mollie Boehmke, a senior at Forest Park High School.

The Just Cruzin’ Car Club awarded $500 scholarships to Kingsford High School seniors Andrew Ferree and Sterling Feathers.

The U.P. Antique Car Club awarded $500 scholarships to Kingsford High School seniors Ryan Deau and Austin Sirovy.

The U.P. Antique Car Club awarded two scholarships. Pictured from left, Ryan Deau, auto body student; Mike Flaminio, U.P. Antique Car Club; Austin Sirovy, auto technologies student.

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