POWAY, CA — Isaac McAllister from Boones Mill, VA, recently received the Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The award, presented annually by Mitchell 1, recognizes one U.S. high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology scholastics.
During the awards ceremony, McAllister was presented with a check for $2,500 along with a recognition certificate, courtesy of Mitchell 1.
McAllister currently attends J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College where he is enrolled in the GM program at the Western Campus in Goochland, VA, to pursue an associate degree in automotive technology. During high school, McAllister participated in the AYES program, which placed him in the service department of a local Chevrolet dealership, where he has worked for the past three years. McAllister is a member of the National Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa. Upon completing his education, he hopes to secure a position in the automotive field, possibly teaching, and dreams of one day owning his own shop.
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