06/01/2026
As another school year comes to a close, all of us at Logger Manufacturing would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped make this program successful.
To our loyal customers, thank you for trusting our students with your projects and giving them the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience. Your support allows our students to learn skills that simply can't be taught from a textbook.
We would also like to thank the Phillips community, the School District of Phillips, our School Board, parents, teachers, and staff for their continued encouragement and support of career and technical education.
This year also marked an exciting new chapter for Logger Manufacturing. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Laurila family, we were able to expand into custom wood milling. Their donation provided our students with new opportunities to learn valuable skills while allowing us to produce higher-quality wood products using lumber that we milled ourselves. We are extremely grateful for their support and investment in our students' education and future success.
A special thank you goes to Mr. Winter and Mr. Makovsky for their dedication, guidance, and commitment to helping students develop both technical skills and strong work habits.
Most importantly, thank you to our students. Every project presents new challenges, deadlines, and expectations that mirror real-world industry. While there are certainly ups and downs along the way, you continue to push through obstacles, adapt, learn from mistakes, and grow both personally and professionally. Your willingness to take on new challenges, whether in manufacturing, welding, machining, or wood milling, is what makes this program successful. We are proud of the work you accomplish and the progress you make each day.
Logger Manufacturing is more than a school program—it is a tribute to the hardworking students of Phillips High School, both past and present. It is a reflection of the dedication of the teachers who helped build and strengthen our technical education programs over the years, laying the foundation for what we have today. It is also a testament to the countless community members, customers, families, and supporters who continue to encourage us, challenge us, and remind us why this work is important.
There is a saying that it takes a community to raise a child, and we are fortunate to be part of a community that truly lives that belief. The opportunities, support, and encouragement provided by so many people have helped our students develop not only technical skills, but also confidence, responsibility, and pride in their work.
The future of the students in the Phillips School District is bright, and we are honored to play a small role in helping prepare the next generation of skilled workers, leaders, and community members.
From all of us at Logger Manufacturing, thank you for another outstanding year. We look forward to continuing to serve our community and providing students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences for years to come.
