Auto show provides lessons in alternative fuels
On February 17, 78 sophomores enrolled in driver education classes from LCHS took a road trip to Chicago to look, sit in, and drool over several hundred new and concept cars on display at the Chicago Auto Show.
The cars ranged from $15,000 small compact cars to a $350,000 luxury car called a Maybach, which looked more like a limousine.
Students were also given an assignment to find alternative fueled vehicles, cars also known as hybrid cars, using gas and electric to power them. The hybrid cars also sport excellent gas mileage, as high as 65 miles per gallon.
The students reported that they were able to sit in brand new cars, take brochures home with them, and talk to representatives from car companies about their products. The auto show had all of the popular car makers, plus some that students had no idea even were around, like big monster trucks, made by International Harvester, that now serve as daily commuters for the lucky few that have $110,000 to spend.
Mr. Scott, Mr. Abramson and Mr. Ribbens’ classes all got the opportunity to walk around for about five hours with other high school students from other schools, as it was school day. The tickets were graciously donated by Raymond Chevy in Antioch. All of the students behaved perfectly and represented Lakes with class and respect.
story by Mark Ribbens