Scavenger Hunt Champions from Palmdale High

Well, the Falcon Garage of Palmdale High was at it again, attending the June 3rd swap meet. This time the students brought friends, or should I say competitors. Tim Green, the auto shop instructor at Palmdale High, brought his students to participate with students from the Mark Keppel High auto program, led by Jim Horton, to an automotive scavenger hunt. They combined the schools and made two teams of four competitors each. The team of Garrett Barranco, Angel Ramirez, Gregorio Campos and Antonio Arroyo put out great effort; however the winning team of Anthony Garcia, Shelbie Hawkins, Xenia Huereca and Carlos Renteria found 17 of the 20 items on a fairly challenging list, in just two hours. The teams not only needed to know their parts, but years and manufacturers as well. Their list also included automotive decor and memorabilia, which is always a Pomona Swap Meet staple.

For their efforts, each winning team member was awarded a Pomona Swap Meet T-shirt and bragging rights, of course. The teams had a great time gallivanting about the rows and rows of parts and accessories and I’m sure they learned a few things in the process. We thank instructors Tim Green and Jim Horton for their efforts and creativity in expanding their students’ knowledge and understanding of the auto industry and doing it in a fun and engaging way. We are fortunate to have people like them nurturing our future Pomona Swap Meet Junkies and hope to see them out again in the fall.

Below is the student’s scavenger hunt list:

Car Parts – 1955 – 1956 Chevrolet Truck Hood, 1959 Chevrolet Tail Lights,  1964 – 1966 Ford Mustang Tail Lights,  Chevrolet Rally Wheels,  Edelbrock Intake Manifold,  Flat Head Engine,  HEI Distributor,  Holley Carburetor,  Small Block Chevrolet Headers,  Wooden Spoke Wheel.

Garage Décor – Candy / Gum Dispenser, Counter Stool, Extra Large Torque Wrench, EZ Up Canopy w/ Snap On Advertising, Highway Sign, Neon Wall Clock, Old Gas / Oil Sign, Old Gas Pump, R2D2 Large Cooler, Street Sign.

If you are an auto shop instructor or know of one who would like to bring students out to the Pomona Swap Meet as our guests, please contact Matt Zarzana at 714.538.7091.

There have been countless studies done to prove it, but virtually everyone knows that spending quality time with a kid is the greatest gift you can give them. And sharing your appreciation for collector cars is a great way to nurture their interest in a hobby that you can enjoy together for many years to come. Visit takeakidtoacarshow.com for more info.

– Matt Zarzana