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CHS Welders Win ABC Craft Competition
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L-R: Kirby Denson (night instructor), Roger Ball, Logan Burton, Michael Yarbrough, Andrew Breau, Matt Campbell (director of workforce development)
Submitted by welding instructor Roger Ball
The Central High welding team won 1st place at the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Craft Competiton on April 11, 2013. The welding team competed against 21 other schools and 64 individual competitors. Each welder was required to weld a vertical and overhead open butt v-groove. In addition to taking a written test, each weld had to be tested by x-ray. Fifteen welders advanced to x-ray and 7 passed, 3 of whom were Central High School welders.
Michael Yarbrough took first place in individual and team competition out of 64 competitors. He Is certified in plate, pipe and TIG welding. He is a first year competitor and a junior in high school. He won a $150 welding hood, $100 Bass Pro gift card, $75 American Express card, and $50 Academy gift card. Also, he won welding gloves, glasses, grinder, shirts, and hats.
Logan Burton took first place in team competition. He is certified in plate and pipe welding, and is working on TIG. He is a second year competitor (Logan was on the first place team last year) and a junior in high school. He was first out of 21 schools. He won welding gloves, glasses, and hats.
Andrew Breau took first place in team competition. He is certified in plate, pipe and TIG welding. He is a second year competitor (Andrew was on the first place team and was second place individual last year) and a senior in high school. He was first out of 21 schools. He won welding gloves, glasses, and hats.
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