GHS Students Build Connections at San Gabriel Park
In January, Georgetown High School’s civil engineering students built both literal and figurative bridges, turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact thanks to a partnership with the Georgetown Trails Foundation.
The students tackled two projects alongside the nonprofit at San Gabriel Park: replacing an outdated bridge and constructing a new one over a tricky dip in a trail — an effort that not only improved the park’s safety but also created a lasting connection between their education and community. After getting approval for their designs, the students set out to bring their vision to life through their first project from scratch beyond making models with Popsicle sticks in class. “This was a really fun project and something cool to be a part of,” Georgetown High School senior Tessa Heidkamp says. “I told my friend, a GHS graduate and Georgetown resident, about it, and he was like ‘Oh my gosh, I bike in that area all the time. You guys made a real impact there!’ ”