Rend Lake College News

Welding Academic Awards 2024

Written by Kendra Gregory | Jun 4, 2024 6:00:00 PM
INA, Ill. (June 4, 2024) — On April 19, the annual Welding Academic contest took place, where high school seniors and juniors competed to win prizes donated by local vendors.

Winners Pictured: Gavin Barnett (1st place), Xavier Hewitt (2nd place), Christopher Bryan (3rd place), Myranda Stoeber (4th place), Lane Jackman (5th place), Mason Mears (6th place), Will O’Daniel (7th place)

The top three winners received a new welding hood, gloves, jacket and tote bag, donated by Stumpf Welding Supply, ILMO Products Co., Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric and the American Welding Society (AWS)

Taking first place was Gavin Barnett from Benton High School.

Runner-up was Xavier Hewitt from Christopher High School.

Third place winner was Christopher Bryan from Webber High School.

Fourth place winner was Myranda Stoeber from Webber High School.

Fifth place winner was Lane Jackman from Mt. Vernon High School.

Sixth place winner was Mason Mears from Mt. Vernon High School.

Seventh place winner was Will O'Daniel from Hamilton County High School.