Masonry Magazine September 2001 Page. 42

Words: Todd Hartsell, Dan Hiltebeitel, Garrett Hood, Kimberly Shifflette, Keith Parker, Daniel Ruettiger
Masonry Magazine September 2001 Page. 42

Masonry Magazine September 2001 Page. 42
Masonry

Keith Parker of Philadelphia, Pa., and his instructor, Dan Hiltebeitel of the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, Pa., were obviously quite proud of Keith's completed project. A day later, Parker was awarded top honors in the post secondary competition.

level from Smith Levels and a subscription to MASONRY Magazine. All contestants received gift bags from SpecMix and DeWalt.

Prior to the contest, the instructors and contestants enjoyed a guided tour of the Miller Materials plant. Following the tour, they were guests at a luncheon in their honor.

The keynote speaker was Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger whose dream to become a football player at Notre Dame was immortalized in the popular movie, Rudy. Rudy was a popular speaker as nearly every contestant and instructor lined up for autographs and photos at the conclusion of his inspirational talk.

A record level of participation and industry support was reported this year by Kimberly Shifflette, Director of Education for the Mason.

Garrett Hood, of Midland, NC, is flanked by his father (right) and his instructor, Todd Hartsell, (left) of Central Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. Hood won the high school (secondary) competition.

(more on page 44)

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