The Yorkton Regional High School's annual Show and Shine has been running for 34 years, highlighting the best that students have to offer and highlight the work being done by the mechanics and autobody programs at the school.
Don Tkachuk, event organizer, says that students are still excited to show off what they drive and how they've improved it, and it means it's a great event for everyone involved. He says it shows the level of enthusiasm in the school, from cars to trucks to motorcycles, as well as the hard work students put into their own rides.
This year, one of the highlights was a 1956 Ford Customline brought to the show by Tyson Beyko. The car took home Teacher's Choice, and it was not the first time it had won an award at the show. Beyko's father brought it when he was a student, and it was even painted at the school.
One surprise for 2014 was the traditional go-or-blow car didn't actually blow, the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina ran for an hour at full throttle but was still running at the end. While they're not going to get a Lumina for next year's show, Tkachuk says that the car is like the show itself, it's going hard and it won't die.
The award winners were:
Best Body: Jessie Gorski, 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger.
Best Engine: Colby Cross, 1965 Ford Falcon Futura.
Best Stock: Dustin Balabuck, 2005 Ford Mustang.
Best Motorcycle: Lowell Sherwin, 1981 Suzuki GS 850L.
Best Interior: Bryce Newton, 1989 GMC School Bus.
Best Custom: Hayley Lepowick, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Best Truck: Jordan Chrobot, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500.
Teacher's Choice: Tyson Beyko, 1956 Ford Customline.
Best Showmanship: Brett Newton, 2002 Dodge 3500.
People's Choice: Bryce Newton, 1989 GMC School Bus.
Best Shine: Scott Bodnarik, 2008 Honda Civic Si.
Best Stereo: Dillon Chase, 2002 Ford Focus SE.
Pit Crew Challenge: Male, Greg Denbrok, 1:05.93. Female, Jessica Mitchell, 1:59.60.
