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SJ Kids to See Cars from the Future and Meet 'Pimp My Ride's' Mad Mike
Students identified as at-risk for gangs will get a close look at how Ford cars are designed and sold Friday morning.
San Juan Elementary students will get an up-close look at how Ford designs and sells its cars Friday morning.
It's a reward to 100 students for positive behavior, perfect attendance and staying out of gangs.
Kids were chosen between September and December by Ford, and the regional gang-prevention program GRIP, comprised of local law enforcement agencies.
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Students will see three concept cars: the Ford Shelby GR1, the Lincoln MKR and the Ford START.
The students will be greeted by Henry Ford's great-great grandson Henry Ford III, and Mad Mike, star of SPEED TV’s "Pimp My Ride."
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To qualify, the students had to have no unexcused absences, criminal activity or arrests, violence or weapons on campus, and no gang-related clothing, writing, or behavior.
Ford and OC GRIP identified 110 at-risk students, ages 9 to 13 in grades 4-8. Of the 110 students, 100 students met the challenge and were mentored by Ford employees, including guidance and encouragement for positive decision making.
Here are the other participating schools:
- Viejo Elementary
- Shorecliffs Middle School
- Gilbert Elementary
- Whitaker Elementary
- Adams Elementary
- Robert M. Pyles Elementary
- Yorba Middle School
- Santiago Middle School
- Bernice Ayer Middle School
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