Students at Erie High School are transforming discarded motorcycle parts into unique creations as part of their senior project, thanks to donations from the local Harley-Davidson store.
The Harley-Davidson store in Erie donated old motorcycle parts to Erie High School’s welding program, allowing students to repurpose them into functional items. The initiative aims to encourage creativity and practical skills among students.
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“So I brought them back to the kids, and the first piece that they created was the chair,” said Donna Newell, welding instructor at Erie High School. “Once they saw the chair over at Erie Harley, the parts just kept coming, the ideas kept coming from the kids.”
Students utilized a variety of motorcycle parts, including gears, mufflers, handlebars, and seats, to create items such as lamps, stools with tail lights, and custom-framed displays…