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📍 WARNER, OK - High School Students Learn How To Build A House From The Ground Up!
A dozen students in a construction class at Warner High School have completed a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, which is now for sale.
The school district is accepting sealed bids for the home at 1003 E 5th Avenue in Warner, with a minimum bid of $210,000.
The bids will be opened on May 15th.
Teacher Ira Jackson returned to the classroom after retiring to teach the hands-on work.
“The goal of the program is to produce students who can read a tape measure and understand the basics of carpentry and building, and move on from there,” he said.
Several students already have job offers after working alongside licensed trades workers during construction.
Ethan Atkerson, a Warner High School senior, said he helped with cabinetry, guttering and lighting, and is certain he’ll pursue a career in construction.
“I’ve loved doing every part of this,: he said. “It’s all been enjoyable to me. I like being able to work with my hands, and this is something that I can work with my hands and look at the work and think, I did that, I’m proud of that.”
Every high school in America should be doing this!