There’s something powerful about watching a pile of parts slowly become a machine.
At Kearsarge Regional High School, students aren’t just studying engineering — they’re building it. Under the leadership of shop and trades instructor Jesse Fenn, this hands-on initiative gives students the opportunity to assemble a fully functioning vehicle from the ground up.
Students measure. Adjust. Problem-solve. Budget. Collaborate. Make mistakes. Fix them. Keep going.
Supported by Ampli5E and a strong network of local nonprofits, businesses, and community members, this project reflects what happens when education moves beyond the classroom and into real tools, real materials, and real responsibility.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, more than $40,000 in cash and in-kind contributions has already been raised. Those funds have supported major build components, tools, materials, and mentorship.
The kit car project is moving into its final stretch. The remaining funds raised will be used to purchase essential parts that bring the vehicle fully to life — including the engine and transmission.
This isn’t a one-time build. Once completed, the car will be sold, and the proceeds will be reinvested into future builds at KRHS — creating a sustainable, self-perpetuating cycle of hands-on learning.
This is more than a car. It’s confidence, technical skill, exposure to career pathways and students discovering what they’re capable of.
John Fortney & Laura James Talk With Jesse Fenn
About the Kit Car Build on Cougar Chronicles
Ampli5E is a Certified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.
Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 100% of funds raised for the KRHS Kit Car Project will directly support this build. The sale of this build will fund future kit car build projects at KRHS. Should contributions exceed project needs, remaining funds will support the Tiny House Build beginning in September 2026.
This Project is Supported by Other Local New Nonprofits & Businesses Including
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The Odd Fellows – Heidelberg Lodge
225 Main Street, New London, NH, United States, 03257
728 King Hill Rd.
New London, NH 03257 (603)526-6267
cochrancollisionllc.com
