Welding students from the DMACC @ Perry VanKirk Career Academy Welding Academy competed successfully in the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 High School Welding Contest May 6 in Des Moines.
The Perry team placed seventh in the Boys Division, and Jarrett Stucker placed 11th as an individual.
The contest included 219 welders representing 40 schools across Iowa. Welders representing the VanKirk Academy were:
● Jarrett Stucker (Woodward-Granger High School)
● Jayden Flugge-Smith (Woodward-Granger High School)
● Dylan Rodgers (Woodward-Granger High School)
● Alex Anderson (Adel-De Soto-Minburn High School)
● Hayden Desmarais (Adel-De Soto-Minburn High School)
● Rachel Marwedel (Waukee High School)
Welders at the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy are Jim Von Behren and Brent Rowe.
The competition was Shielded Metallic Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions on
plate. The top two place winners received a welder, and additional awards included
welding hoods and gear.
