ERHS students win competition

Written by: Ryan Hayward '13



Photo by: Elisha Savage

       As anyone that has seen Transformers knows, the Decepticons want the All Spark. But who would ever guess it would be in our own high school? That’s right; the All Spark is now here.

       Created by Gage Morris '13 and Trent Hurd '13, they built it with raw metal and their own blood and sweat. It took them from the beginning of Febuary to late last month to create this work of art. They had got the idea from making a paper box in art class and began to think, “What if…?”

       “The most challenging part of the project would probably have to be welding all the pieces,” says Gage.

        “This was an awesome project, it was fun to built just because of how big it was,” says Trent.

        It is about 300 pounds of mean steel and measuring an amazing six and a half feet tall and 5 feet wide. It was entered in Mike’s Competition and won first place in both regional’s and state.

        “Its great to see today’s youth using new machines and computer technology to create this art. The project is also very creative and interesting,” says Eaton Rapids Superintendant Bill DeFrance.

        There is no certainty yet, but there has been talk by DeFrance and ERHS Principal Dave Johnson that it will be displayed outside in the courtyard next to the auditorium.