Tayren Vanderfold of 1011 Now surprised CHS teacher Adam Whitmore with their Golden Apple Award for May.

Adam Whitmore, Career & Technical Education teacher, has been named May's winner of the Golden Apple Award, presented by 10/11 and Doane University.

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Whitmore, CHS' pre-engineering, electronics, mechatronics and robotics instructor, was nominated by former high school principal Steve Woodside.

CHS teacher Adam Whitmore  stands with former high school principal Steven Winside after Whitmore was surprised with his award.

"Mr. Whitmore customizes his own labs ... that challenge (students) with concepts that are modern and real-world relevant," Woodside said.