Iredell-Statesville Schools School & Family Magazine November/December 2015 | Page 6

WIX® Filters Names Iredell-Statesville Automotive
Technology Center 2015 School of the Year

WIX® Filters, a global manufacturer
of filtration products, in conjunction with
Tomorrow’s Tech magazine, has named IredellStatesville Automotive Technology Center in
Troutman, N.C., as the 2015 School of the
Year. During a surprise ceremony in October
for roughly 100 students and instructors, Luke
Lambert, crew chief for NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series driver Ryan Newman, spoke with the
students about the importance of education in
their field.
Iredell-Statesville is the eighth recipient
of the annual program to find and name the
best technical training school in the country.
WIX and O’Reilly Auto Parts are title sponsors
of the national award in conjunction with
Tomorrow’s Tech, a Babcox Media publication
dedicated to automotive students.
“The Iredell-Statesville Automotive
Technology Center is a remarkable program
that’s dedicated to training the next generation
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of technicians,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand
manager for WIX Filters. “It’s easy to see the
passion and drive of these students and their
instructors. This type of program assures us
that the future of this industry is in good hands.”
As the 2015 School of the Year, the
Iredell-Statesville Automotive Technical
Center received:
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$2,500 donation to the school’s automotive
technology program from WIX Filters

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Merchandise from O’Reilly and WIX Filters

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Travel for the school’s instructor and a guest
to Las Vegas to attend Babcox Media’s’
recognition dinner at the Automotive
Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)

“Honestly, we’re speechless,” said
Ashley Pope, automotive instructor at Iredell-