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THE WORLD OF WELDING http://www.welding.org

PUTTING STUDENTS TO THE TEST

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“Both our students and teachers alike have benefited from this
set of judges who bring such a solid range of talents, thoughts,
expertise, skills, and passion to our welding program,” Neil
continued.

Fred Mikkelsen offered comments and advice to the students,
“You each did well but only you can judge whether you did
your very best or just enough to ‘get by’. Being truthful to
yourselves and your abilities marks the difference between
mediocrity and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve done your
very best. I trust the future holds challenges you will face head Student presenting to panel of judges.
on and with confidence.”

Judges included Fred Mikkelsen, Editor and Director of and apprentice teacher and welding inspector.
New England Blacksmiths, Bob Caras, Owner of Ledgerock
Welding and Fabricating, Sandy Bouchard, a mechanical “My thanks go out to these professionals,” said Neil. “The
engineer; Tim Kinnaman, a certified welding inspector; Jim success of our Senior Project Day is built on their dedication,
Tamulen, an iron worker union apprentice teacher with kindness and consideration toward the students who have
Boston Local 7; Ryan Evans, salesman with Spec-Air Welding gained real-world experience by interacting with this team of
Supply; Tim Tyler, Assabet graduate and welder/fabricator people who understand the true value of vocational education.”
with Ledgerock Welding and Fabricating; John Scholl,
Union Local 4 operating engineer, certified welding inspector

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