{"id":3953,"date":"2025-06-24T15:51:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=impact_story&p=3953"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:51:44","slug":"students-soar-at-the-soap-box-derby","status":"publish","type":"impact_story","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/students-soar-at-the-soap-box-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"Los estudiantes vuelan en el Soap Box Derby"},"template":"","class_list":["post-3953","impact_story","type-impact_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-k-12-education"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":3964,"quote":"\u201cThe derby was a fun and unforgettable experience that I will cherish for years to come.\u201d","citation":"Raegan, driver of Blue Money Soap Box Car","topic":[173],"program_theme":false,"button_text":"Read More"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_impact_story_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_impact_story_hero":{"kicker_text":"2025 Flint Soap Box Derby","heading":"Students Soar at the Soap Box Derby","summary":"Photo credit to Ayton Breckenridge, MLive.com","image":3964,"cta":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"In the final days of the school year, Chevy Commons was packed with excited racers and colorful box cars for the fifth annual Flint Soap Box Derby. Two of United Way for Southeastern Michigan\u2019s Community Schools joined in on the fun, thanks to sponsorships from General Motors.\r\n\r\n\"The race itself was a thrill!\" said Raegan, driver of Blue Money. \"As I sped down the track, I felt a rush of adrenaline and joy.\"\r\n\r\n\u201cThe derby was a fun and unforgettable experience that I will cherish for years to come.\u201d","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"Ayton Breckenridge, MLive.com","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":3965,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3963,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3962,"title":"","abstract":"Ayton Breckenridge, MLive.com","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Sixteen students from Stevenson Elementary and United Oaks Elementary built three box cars, using screwdrivers, wrenches and wires to add axles, steering and brakes to wood. It was nerve-racking for students to trust something they built, but the reward was incredible.\r\n\r\n\"At first, I was scared to ride the car, but I faced my fears and won the practice round!\" said Leah, driver of Blue Rulez. \"Everyone cheered for me, and having my mom, dad, and the Stevenson staff there made it even better.\"\r\n\r\n\"I can\u2019t wait to be on the team again next year!\"","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":3977,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3976,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3978,"title":"","abstract":"Ayton Breckenridge, MLive.com","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"While Stevenson students sped down the track in Blue Money and Blue Rulez, United Oaks raced in Soar Command. Despite worries, Soar Command finished third place in the race.\r\n\r\n\"Personally, as the driver, I'm probably the most scared\u2014 just because, what if the brakes don't work?\" said Payton, driver of Soar Command, before the race. \"The hardest part was probably when we first started building, and you had to get the wires through.\"","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_group":{"version":"2","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":3981,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3982,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"All students walked away with newfound confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) and a feeling of accomplishment in the face of a true challenge.\r\n\r\n\"Helping design and build the car made me proud because my team and I saw our ideas come to life,\" said Leah. \"I learned how to make the car fast and safe, and seeing our hard work pay off was amazing.\"","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":3984,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3983,"title":"","abstract":"","button":""},{"image":3985,"title":"","abstract":"Ayton Breckenridge, MLive.com","button":""}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"\u00bfLe interesa aumentar las oportunidades STEAM para los estudiantes locales? \u00danase a nuestro Corre la Marat\u00f3n Virtual United<\/a>, un reto de un mes de duraci\u00f3n para ponerse en marcha y recaudar fondos para herramientas de aprendizaje STEAM.\r\n\r\n\"Ayton","":null,"settings":""}}]},"yoast_head":"\nStudents Soar at the Soap Box Derby - 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