SCS Car Show shines a light on students taking rust to revved

_{Article content originally published in Norfolk Today on May 6, 2025 by Jeremy Hall}

_{The original chassis then (left) and now (right).}

Simcoe Composite School (SCS) is gearing up for its annual Car Show, showcasing not only classic vehicles but also the hands-on talents of its students. The event, organized by the school’s Technological Education Department, celebrates student-led automotive restorations—most notably a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle pulled from a field after 40 years of rust and rot.

Led by Department Head Anne Busk and co-op teacher Richard Ernst, the car building program gives students real-world experience in the skilled trades. Ernst said it lets students see what’s possible.

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