Welding Academic Awards 2024

    Posted by Kendra Gregory on Jun 4, 2024 1:00:00 PM

    In Welding Technology

    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 4

    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.

    1st place - Gavin Barnett
    Gavin Barnett
    Gavin - Plaque
    Gavin Barnett holding his plaque at graduation

    Runner-up was Xavier Hewitt from Christopher High School.

    2nd place - Xavier Hewitt
    Xavier Hewitt

    Third place winner was Christopher Bryan from Webber High School.

    Third place - Christopher Bryan
    Christopher Bryan

    Fourth place winner was Myranda Stoeber from Webber High School.

    4th place - Myranda Stoeber
    Myranda Stoeber

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

    5th place - Lane Jackman
    Lane Jackman

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

    6th - Mason Mears
    Mason Mears

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

    7th - Will O'Daniel
    Will O'Daniel