Local Talent Shines at Cleveland Community College's Annual High School Welding Competition

The third annual high school welding competition was held at Cleveland Community College on Friday, May 3, 2024. Students from various high schools participated, with Crest High School students winning the top three positions. The judges, Corey Dubesko from IMA and Curtis Rippy from Maco, assessed the participants' skills in GMAW and SMAW welding techniques.

Madison Lemons, a senior at Crest High School, won first place. She plans to pursue a career in welding and received a set of welding tools and supplies. Her classmates, Dillan Kirby and Caleb Barr, placed second and third, respectively, and were also awarded welding equipment.

The event showcased the talents of the students and the important role of high school instructors in their training. Rick Greene, an instructor from Shelby High School, commended the competition for helping students demonstrate their skills and workforce readiness.

Special scholarships were given to top competitors from each school to support their continued education in welding at Cleveland Community College. Recipients included Sergio Saurez from Kings Mountain High School, Madison Lemons from Crest High School, and Eli Patterson from Shelby High School. These scholarships honor former students who excelled in welding.

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