April 24, 2023 - The Panola College Welding Technology department hosted a high school welding competition on April 20 at Shelby Regional Training Center in Center, Texas.
“Our goal in hosting this competition is for high school students to become better involved in welding technology,” said Clint Cassell, instructor of welding technology at Panola College. “It’s a great opportunity for students to compete against other students their age and to improve on the skills that are essential in the welding field.”
Joe Perez of Tenaha received first place, Talon Ammons of Many, La. received second place, Hayden Rolfe of Shelbyville received third place, Payton Lyons of Shelbyville received fourth place, and Corey Barnes of Timpson received fifth place.
Perez and Ammons both received scholarships to Panola College for placing first and second in the competition.
