Winners in the intermediate level of Missouri State University-West Plains’ first ever welding competition were, from right: Thomas Morin, Summersville, first place; Elijah Ullom, Licking, second; and Danny Veneble, Houston, third. Each won a scholarship, trophy and other prizes. The winners are congratulated by MSU-WP Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Orf, left. Credit: (MSU-WP Photo)

Thirty-four area high school students — including some from Texas County — participated in the first-ever welding contest hosted April 8, by Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) workforce development office.

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