INA, Ill. (April 7, 2017) - Thirty-two local high school students competed in Rend Lake College's 35th Annual Welding Contest this morning, with ten scoring high enough to receive prizes. 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.
Pete Wilce, Welding Associate Professor, said, "We had a really good showing today, so thank you all for being here."
Click on the images below for larger views. For more information about RLC's Welding Program, visit www.rlc.edu or contact the Applied Science and Technology Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1272 or wilcep@rlc.edu.
Silvio Hodge, CENTER, of Bluford placed first in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. Representing Webber Township High School, Hodge won the contest's traveling trophy for his school. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
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Isaiah Riley, CENTER, of Dix placed second in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Willie Holyfield, CENTER, of Pinckneyville placed third in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Braden Glenn, CENTER, of McLeansboro placed fourth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
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Aaron Summers, CENTER, of Sesser placed fifth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
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Mason Wyant, CENTER, of West Frankfort placed sixth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Clayten Tubbs, CENTER, of Wayne City placed seventh in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Christopher Clark, CENTER, of Mt. Vernon placed eighth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Adam Minier, CENTER, of Benton placed ninth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
Colby Solomon, CENTER, of Wayne City placed tenth in the 2017 Welding Contest, based on six grading metrics. He is pictured with Mike Meinert, LEFT, RLC Welding Instructor and Pete Wilce, RIGHT, RLC Welding Associate Professor.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
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