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John Sandoval (Class of 2014) hired as shipwright at Schooner Creek Boat Works, Portland, OR

john sandovalWe are so proud that John Sandoval (Class of 2014) has been hired as a shipwright at Schooner Creek Boat Works in Portland, OR.

“Schooner Creek is one of the largest and most advanced boat repair, maintenance, and new construction yards in the United States. This includes fiberglass repair, custom woodworking, vessel painting, electrical, rigging loft, winterization/storage, yard services,  full service metal shop, and mechanical/systems.” http://www.schoonercreek.com/

John graduated from the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding with an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Contemporary Wood Composite Boatbuilding. He distinguished himself as a student schooner creekparticularly in the building of a cedar strip cold molded Grandy. After graduation he was hired by the school to help complete the Bartender that the Contemporary Program students built.

Nice work, John. We are so proud of you! Best wishes!