The Pipeline
February 13, 2023
Director's Message
Hello William D. Ford Career-Technical Center Students, Families, and Staff,
Valentine’s Day provides a reminder of the importance of communicating kindness. While we may recognize the inherent goodness in others on a daily basis, taking a moment to acknowledge goodwill is important.
Everyday, I see William D. Ford Career-Technical Center students and staff demonstrating care and respect for our learing communitiy. From arriving on time, ready to learn and contribute to keeping our campus free of litter, I appreciate the responsible decisions each of you make each day.
Thank you for your commitment to our school. I am proud of what you are accomplishing this year.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
With students in mind,
JaCinda Sumara
Principal, William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
Director, Career Technical Education and Early College
Student and Staff Success
Congratulations to our students of the week.
- Kaylee White, Medical Assisting
- Paris Bass, Media Production
Congratulations to our students of the month.
- Katina Laramie, Media Production
- Devin MacDonell-LeBlanc, Welding
Congratulations to Markeita Geralds, Culinary Arts student, on being recognized for performing Random Acts of Kindness for her classroom peers.
Congratulations to Lucas Downey, Auto Body student, on being recognized by the City of Westland as a Compassionate City Citizen.
Congratulations to our students that competed in SkillsUSA Regional competiton for Automotive Technician.
- Carson Bingham, Maintenance and Light Repair, 5th place
- Tyler Bunse, Maintenance and Light Repair
- AJ Organ Maintenance and Light Repair
- Logan Purkiss, Master Tech, 5th place
- Buster Wurm, Maintenance and Light Repair
- Luke Van Tiem, Master Tech, 2nd place, Advances to State competition
Congratulations to students with new Work-Based Learning placements.
- Jeremy DeBord, HVAC, Parsons Heating and Cooling
- Mina Harris, Firefighting, Allen Park Fire Department
- Joshua Heard, EMT, Allen Park Fire Department
- Alyssa Lawrence, Future Educators, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
- Ali Saidi, Automotive Technology, Todd Wenzel Buick GMC
- Jayla Thompson, Health Occupations, The Village of Westland
Congratulations to our 15 Health Occupations students that participated in clinicals at Regency of Westland this week.
Congratulations to our 12 Health Occupations students that participated in pre-clinicals at The Westland House this week.
Congratulations to the Waye-Westland Community Schools eSports team on demonstrating spirit and preserverance in recent scrimages.
- Alpha won their game against the Silk Dragons from Grand Rapids, Michigan bringing them to 2-0 in the pre-season.
- Bravo lost their second game against the Overwatch Lions from Florida bringing them to 0-2 in the pre-season.
- Charlie lost their secon game against the Bears Retribution from Florida bringing them to 1-1 in the pre-season.
Upcoming Important Dates
Februrary 15, 2023, Welcome Westland Chamber of Commerce
February 16, 2023, Stevenson Middle School's "Aspiring Educators" to visit Teacher Cadet
February 16, 2023, 10th Grade Tours with Melvindale High School
February 16, 2023, University of Michigan - Flint Presentation
February 20 - 24, 2023, Mid-winter Recess, No School
February 20 - 24, 2023, Early College Meets Virtually
Who's Who in Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Wayne-Westland Community Schools' central office teams work diligently to support and elevate our campus. Given this, we regularly see members of these teams in our building. William D. Ford Career-Technical Center thanks these individuals for their continued support of our programs.
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Connect With Us
Email: truesdellk@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/william-d-ford-career-technical-center/
Location: 36455 Marquette Street, Westland, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 419.2100
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Twitter: @FordCTC