Silsbee High School Hosts 2nd Annual Welding Competition and Certification Day
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Silsbee High School Hosts 2nd Annual Welding Competition and Certification Day
December 13, 2024 - Silsbee High School recently hosted its 2nd Annual Welding Competition and Certification Day, showcasing the impressive skills of its welding students across multiple levels of expertise. The event featured four levels of welding challenges, as well as a cutting competition, providing students with an opportunity to demonstrate their craftsmanship while earning certifications that prepare them for careers in the welding industry.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to put their training to the test and gain certifications that will open doors for them in the workforce,” said Silsbee High School welding instructor John McKeehan. “The level of talent and dedication these students bring is inspiring—it’s what makes this competition so special.”
Competition Results
Level 1: 2F FCAW Fillet Weld on a T-Plate
- 1st Place: Trenton Bryant
- 2nd Place: Easton Gray
- 4th Place: Braden Boyd
- 5th Place: Levi Mobley
- 9th Place: Levi Swensk
Certifications Earned:
Bauer Bergeron, Aiden Bishop, Mason Fowler, Mason Ross, Colt Seamon
Level 2: FCAW 5F Pipe to Plate
- 2nd Place: Victor Gibson
- 3rd Place: Mason Williams
- 4th Place: Hagen Chance
- 5th Place: Jason Jones
- 6th Place: Taurus Larkin
- 7th Place: Kaygen Palmer
- 8th Place: Zackary Roberts
Level 3: SMAW 5F Pipe to Plate
- 1st Place: Dylan Istre
- 3rd Place: Matthew Biggs
- 6th Place: Karson Bean
- 7th Place: Bolton Bean
- 8th Place: Landen Gibson
- 9th Place: Jadyn Erives
- 10th Place: Hailey Holden, Addyson Almond
Certifications Earned:
Jackson Carr, Kyler Dulaney, Trevor Garoutte, Luis Gutierrez, Tyler Hayes, Noah Marek, Marcus McGough, Kaizyr Morgan, Trevor Patterson, Brady Ryan, Jake Warren, Manuel Reyna
Level 4: GTAW 5F Pipe to Plate
- 2nd Place: John Douglas
- 3rd Place: Andrew Hutto
- 5th Place: Jerimiah Elliott
Cutting Competition
- 2nd Place: Andrew Hutto
- 3rd Place: Kyler Dulaney
The competition not only highlighted the skill and determination of the students but also provided them with valuable hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications. Events like this reinforce Silsbee ISD’s commitment to preparing students for successful careers in technical fields.
Congratulations to all the competitors and certification earners for their hard work and achievements!
Silsbee ISD would also like to thank STI, Triple "S," B & E, and Dragon for their generous donation of prizes for the competition, which helped make the event even more special for the participants.