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Having completed his composite project in less than the allotted time, Paul Shury of Hegins, Pa, surveys the competition.
The Masonry Technical Committee's sustaining members and sponsors of the contest included the Mason Contractors Association of America, Bon Tool Co., Brick Industry Association, Brick Southeast, Hanley-Wood, Marshalltown Trowel Co., National Concrete Masonry Association, Portland Cement Association and SPEC MIX. Prize sponsors also included Crick Levels.
Other highlights of the three-day gathering included a field trip to a local block plant. This was followed by a luncheon in honor of the contestants and their instructors. At the luncheon, Butch Wyatt, of Masonry Affiliates Southeast, pointed out the value of working in a trade "where you work anywhere and have the satisfaction of seeing a visible representation of your work last for years and years."
41st Annual National Brick Masonry Contest Winners
Post-secondary Competition
First Place: Josh Morrison, 19, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord, N.C
Second Place: Fidencio Suarez, 24, PTEC St. Petersburg Campus, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Third Place: Paul Shuey, 21, The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, Media, Pa
High School Competition
First Place: Dallas Caudle, 18, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord, N.C
Second Place: Jerry Miller, 18, Earnest Pruett Center of Technology, Hollywood, Ala.
Third Place: Joshua Moser, 17, Maplewood Career Center, Ravenna, Ohio
During the SkillsUSA event, more than 4,700 outstanding vocational students, all state champions, competed in more than 80 different trade, technical and leadership competitions. The contestants effectively demonstrated their expertise in the occupational skills required for such trades as electronics, technical drafting, precision machining, carpentry and of course - masonry.
The SkillsUSA organization represents 280,000 students and 14,000 teachers in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The event will be held in Kansas City through 2014.
To learn more about the Masonry Technical Committee, contact Bryan Light at (770) 760-0728. To learn more about SkillsUSA, go to www.SkillsUSA.com.
Josh Morrisan, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord, N.C.
Paul Shuey, Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, Hegins, Pa.
Jerry Miller, Earnest Pruett Center of Technology, Hollywood, Ala.
Fidencie Suarez, PTEC SL Petersburg campus, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Dallas Caudle, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord, N.C.
Joshua Moser, Maplewood Career Center, Ravenna, Ohio
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