Flagstaff High School’s welding team came away with first-place finishes in
the team and individual competitions at the SkillsUSA Arizona state
championships April 19-20, earning a spot in the nationals event in June.
Seniors Sam Atkin, KC Dana and Gunner Price came won the welding
fabrication team competition. They constructed a fireplace using an
instruction template. Another senior, EJ Callander, placed first in welding
by completing a series of exercises. Due to the pandemic, it was all of the
students’ first time competing. The team’s next competition will be
nationals. It will take place in Atlanta on June 20 and involve similar
exercises the team experienced at the state competition.
