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Press, Photos & Videos

Stay up to date with highlights from the Hawthorne High School – School of Manufacturing & Engineering (SME) and Team 207 Robotics (The MetalCrafters). From press coverage to videos, our students and alumni are making an impact in the community and beyond.


📄 In the News

  • Students Create and Distribute Surgical Mask “Ear Savers”
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, SME students designed and produced ear savers to support frontline workers.
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  • Manufacturing Day Brings Students Into Industry
    Local engineers welcomed Hawthorne students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day, connecting classrooms with industry.
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  • SME PRIME Students Graduate from Pre-Apprenticeship Program
    Students completed a workforce development program, earning certificates and gaining industry experience.
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  • NASA and Hawthorne Students Bridge the Skills Gap
    Students contributed to NASA-related projects, gaining experience while addressing the need for skilled workers.
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  • Cool Kid Spotlight: Robotics Student Diego Ruiz
    Local news featured one of our robotics students for his work using engineering to solve real-world challenges.
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  • Students Test Custom Drones in “Live-Action Video Game”
    SME students developed and flew custom drones at El Camino College as part of an innovative project.
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  • Robotics Team Wins Top Award, Heads to Nationals
    Team 207 earned top honors and advanced to compete at the FIRST Robotics Championship in St. Louis.
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  • Opening of the School of Manufacturing & Engineering
    A look back at the launch of HHSME and its vision for preparing students for modern careers.
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  • Team 207: An Improbable Powerhouse
    Daily Breeze profiled the success of our robotics team and its reputation in the region.
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🎥 Featured Videos

  • Students Build Hardware for NASAWatch

  • Rep. Waters Applauds Student PPE EffortsWatch

  • PRIME Schools: Preparing the Next Generation of EngineersWatch

  • Maker Faire @ Hawthorne High (2017)Watch

  • Team 207 Robotics FeatureWatch