February 17, 2016 - Panola College School of Energy held its fifth annual welding competition on Thursday, February 11, 2016. The competition recognizes and introduces high school students to the welding program at the College. Twelve independent school districts attended the event, including Beckville, Carthage, Center, Converse, Ebarb, Many, North DeSoto, Shelbyville, Stanley, Timpson, Wylie, and Zwolle. Isaiah Malloy, Timpson ISD, placed first; Jessie Johnson, Many ISD, placed second; Trevor Chaney, Many ISD, placed third; Sarah Masters, Many ISD, placed fourth, and Isaac Shofner, Center ISD, placed fifth. Matheson, Red Ball Oxygen, and Pipeline Supply & Service served as competition sponsors, providing equipment and prizes for the winners. Judges were Jeremy Reese, Jaime Castaneda, and Joseph Russell, from Trinity Industries.
Submitted by Donna Yates
