Thirty-two local high school students competed in Rend Lake College's 35th Annual Welding Contest Friday morning, with 10 scoring high enough to receive prizes. Mason Wyant of West Frankfort placed sixth, and Adam Minier of Benton placed ninth.
A total of $13,100 in academic awards was given to the top students to attend RLC's program in the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters. In addition to the academic awards, winners received caps, gloves and safety glasses, with first place also receiving a camouflage Miller welding helmet.
"We had a really good showing today, so thank you all for being here," said Pete Wilce, welding associate professor.
Franklin County students place in RLC welding competition
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Mason Wyant, center, of West Frankfort placed sixth in the 2017 Welding Contest. He is pictured with instructors Mike Meinert and Pete Wilce.
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welding_minier Adam Minier, center, of Benton placed ninth in the 2017 Welding Contest. He is pictured with instructors Mike Meinert and Pete Wilce.
ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information
Posted on 4/10/2017, 5:00 AM
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