Colquitt County High School Welding

CompetitionFebruary 10, 2017

Criteria • Entrants are required to create lap, butt, and T-welds using the gas metal art welding and shielding metal art welding processes.• Entrants are scored on their ability to read a

blueprint, measure, the appearance of their weld bead, clean up, and adherence to safety procedures.• A written exam is administered to all students

to be used as a tiebreaker if necessary.

Thanks to:• 54 Competitors from 8 schools and their teachers and parents• Judges: Ray Nicholson, Mitch Nicholson, Darvin Flowers, Jeff Cooper• Sponsors: Lincoln Electric, Miller Airgas, Jones Welding and Industrial

Supply• Tony Dues and Tulsa Welding School

CCHS Welding Teacher Chris Naquin, presented with the 2016 Georgia/Florida

Championship Trophy by Tulsa Welding School Representatives

The Champion’s Belt Buckle

The Winners• 1st Place: Victor Cleto, Colquitt County HS, Full Scholarship to Tulsa

Welding School• 2nd Place: Jesus Rodriguez, Colquitt County HS, 50% Scholarship to Tulsa

Welding School• 3rd Place: Francisco Martin-Hernandez, Colquitt County High School, 25%

Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School• 4th Place: Joseph Bullington, Lee County High School• 5th Place: Kenneth Chason, Cairo High School • Every entrant received a $500 Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School in

Jacksonville, Florida