Masonry Magazine August 2010 Page. 15
Brandon Boldon, 18, Claiborne High School, New Tazewell, Tean, works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual Skills/USA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Baldon earned a gold medal first-place finish in the secondary/high school division for his skills.
Matthew DiBara, 18, Montachusett Regional Vo-Tech, Fitchburg, Mass., works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. DiBara earned a silver second-place finish in the secondary/high school division.
Robert Gregory, 23, Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rens Campus, Oklahoma City, Okla, works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Gregory earned a bronze third-place finish in the post secondary division.
Jesus Guzman, 35, Arizona Masonry Contractors Association, Phoenix, Ariz., works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Guzman earned a silver second-place finish in the post secondary division.
Place went to Jacob Perkins, H. H. Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, Conn. Student interest in masonry vocational training continues to be strong. This year, 34 high school and 19 post secondary/college contestants competed in two divisions. To qualify, the students had been winners, or designated second place finishers, of their own state contests. They competed against the clock and against themselves to demonstrate their expertise. The contest consisted of a written test and the construction of a brick-and-block composite project. The project for this year's contest was designed by Bryan Light to test the skills needed for successful entry into the masonry profession. Trade professionals from Bricklayers Local #15 (MO/KS) and selected vocational instructors judged the projects by taking extensive measurements, measuring plumb at four locations, and judging finishing techniques and overall appearance. Bryan Light of the Brick Industry Association Southeast Region, chairman of the technical committee since Sep-
Jacob Perkins, 18, H. H. Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, Conn, works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Perkins earned a bronze third-place finish in the secondary/high school division.
Bradley Wright, 23, Wallace Community College, Selma, Ala, works to complete his composite project at the National Masonry Contest held as part of the 46th Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Wright earned a gold medal first-place finish in the post secondary division for his skills.
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