DHS Student Recognized; Shop Class Cashes In

The shop class at Dryden High School is now equipped with the latest equipment thanks to student Josh Chymy.
A special presentation was held at DHS Wednesday to recognize the accomplishment of Chymy.
Chymy scored the highest in the district in a Machine Safety Quiz and TW Machine Safety Services in Thunder Bay awarded a new $6,000 Wood Cutting Band Saw to the shop class.
Chymy says he’s proud that he was able to help area students.
He says it’s a beautiful piece of equipment to work with and he’s happy that future students will be able to use it.
Brian Gemdron is the President of TW Machine Safety Services and says DHS is leading the region in skills trades learning.
He stresses that Dryden is now 100% compliant with Occupational, Health and Safety standards.
Gemdron notes DHS is one of the few schools in Ontario to exceed those standards.
Gemdron stresses the equipment will help mold future workers.
He says there’s a severe shortage of skilled trades workers in northwestern Ontario and he hopes students will take advantage of the Band Saw and the state-of-the-art equipment DHS has to offer.
Staff at Dryden High School state that more upgrades are planned for the shop class.