Congrats to Civil Engineering Students!

Students stand next to project

Schalmont High School’s Civil Engineering Architecture class recently completed their final design project, which was judged by professionals from our community for a class competition.

“The site used for redesign is the current BJ’s Wholesale Club located on West Campbell Road,” explained Teacher Mrs. Stearns. “The students worked in groups and proposed possibilities for new uses for the area such as office space, recreational areas, a trampoline park, and a fitness center.”

Congratulations to 1st place winners Henry Pihlaja-Zubal and Nate Parrella for their design Above Average Fitness, 2nd place winners Carmine DeLorenzo and Emma Sellnow for their design The Stearns Recreational Center Fitness, and 3rd place winners Owen Preissler and Jayden Quindara for their design Rotterdam Recreations!

Students stand next to project

Students stand next to project

And thank you to the following judges for volunteering your time!

  • Deanna Campchero and Trey Graham, Architects from C2 Design Group
  • Alexander Capovani, Mechanical Engineer for DEVCOM Armaments Center – Benet Labs (alumni of Schalmont programs)
  • Matthew Capovani, Mechanical Engineer at Knolls Atomic Laboratory
  • Peter Comenzo, Senior Planner for Town of Rotterdam
  • Fred Mastroianni, Consultant Engineer for Town of Rotterdam
  • Mickey Mahar, retired building inspector for Town of Rotterdam
  • Meredith Malec, Engineer for GE (alumni of Schalmont programs)
  • Kimberly Ricker, Planning Board Chairperson for Town of Rotterdam
  • Rachel Stagnitti, Engineer for GE (alumni of Schalmont programs)