Terre Haute, Ind. | More than 40 local high school students competed in Ivy Tech’s annual welding contest on April 10. The welding contest tests high school students on their skills as welders.
Intermediate and advanced students from each school were selected to compete head-to-head in a series of skills tests – including SMAW, GMAW (Intermediate) and GTAW (Advanced). The competition assessed skills aligned with the American Welding Society (AWS) Certification, now available at Ivy Tech Terre Haute.
Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Welding Contest Awards:
Intermediate First Place - Alex Shryock | WRCTE South
Intermediate Second Place - Tucker Conley | WRCTE South
Advanced First Place and $1,000 Scholarship Recipient - Hayden Griffin | WRCTE South
Advanced Second Place (tie) - Aden Golf | WRCTE South and Wyatt Moncrief | WRCTE North
Outstanding Effort Award - Drake Grable | Twin Rivers CTE
Overall First Place - WRCTE South
Overall Second Place - WRCTE North
“Events like this not only showcase the incredible talent of our local students, but they also open doors,” said Molly Joseph, dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science at Ivy Tech Terre Haute. “By offering scholarships, we’re investing in the next generation of skilled professionals and helping them take the first step toward a successful and rewarding career in manufacturing.”
The event was presented by Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science program and presented by Steel Dynamics, Inc. For more information about Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science visit bit.ly/thameas.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
