The 2017 Colquitt County High School regional welding competition was held February 10, 2017 in Moultrie, GA.

1. Colquitt County High School
Welding Competition
February 10, 2017

2. Criteria • Entrants are required to create lap, butt, and T-
welds using the gas metal art welding and
shielding metal art welding processes.
• Entrants are scored on their ability to read a
blueprint, measure, the appearance of their
weld bead, clean up, and adherence to safety
procedures.
• A written exam is administered to all students
to be used as a tiebreaker if necessary.

3. Thanks to:
• 54 Competitors from 8 schools and their teachers and parents
• Judges: Ray Nicholson, Mitch Nicholson, Darvin Flowers, Jeff Cooper
• Sponsors: Lincoln Electric, Miller Airgas, Jones Welding and Industrial
Supply
• Tony Dues and Tulsa Welding School

35. CCHS Welding Teacher Chris Naquin,
presented with the 2016 Georgia/Florida
Championship Trophy
by Tulsa Welding School Representatives

43. The Champion’s Belt Buckle

46. The Winners
• 1st Place: Victor Cleto, Colquitt County HS, Full Scholarship to Tulsa
Welding School
• 2nd Place: Jesus Rodriguez, Colquitt County HS, 50% Scholarship to
Tulsa Welding School
• 3rd Place: Francisco Martin-Hernandez, Colquitt County High School,
25% Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School
• 4th Place: Joseph Bullington, Lee County High School
• 5th Place: Kenneth Chason, Cairo High School
• Every entrant received a $500 Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School in
Jacksonville, Florida