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A just-completed project that started during this summer's Girls in Construction camp, the effort sponsored by the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction involved return students in the three-year summer program. Along with new, 2010 campers, seven students returned from 2009 and two from 2008 (now San Diego State University students) to help organize and supervise the job to create a solar greenhouse at the Linda Vista campus.
The MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl In Construction) camp began in 2008 with a goal of bringing NAWIC members and other volunteer trades instructors together to share their expertise and nurture building careers.
Principal Laura Bellofatto welcomed back founding principal Glenn Hillegas along with instructors Kathy Thompson, Jack Chapel, Jessica Frichtel, Tim Bingham and Todd Meyers.
The project received support from Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies-San Diego City College, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Clark CARES Foundation, Hensel Phelps Construction Company-Southern California District, Dynaelectric Company, Bergelectric, National Electrical, Contractors Association, Pacific Coast Steel, Stronghold Engineering, TP Acoustics, Inc. and University Mechanical.
All the students -- high school and university -- utilized their technical skills and learned a bit about teamwork, leadership and achieving a goal while leaving a permanent legacy at the school.
For more information on the MAGIC Solar Green House, visit the school’s website or contact Laura Bellofatto at (858) 496-8370 Ext. 2300.
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