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“The whole secret of a

successful life is to find out what one’s destiny is to do, and then

do it.”

-Henry Ford

“Action is the foundational

key to all success.”

-Pablo Picasso

“Success usually comes to those

who are too busy to be looking for

it.”

-Henry David Thoreau

The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed February 1-29, 2016, as Career and Technical Education Month in Alcorn County, MS. Mr. Jimmy Tate Waldon, President of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors and Mr. Greg Younger, Chancery Clerk, visited the Alcorn Career and Technology Center and signed the proclamation before a group of students representing each of the twelve CTE programs offered at our center. Pictured, below, is a photo of the CTE Month proclamation signing. Among the special activities scheduled at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center for CTE Month were tours for area ninth graders, staff development tours for our district’s 7th—12th grade educators, tours of Northeast Mississippi Community College CTE programs for the Center’s second year students, and CTE organization students taking part in district and state CTE organization competitions. Our theme for this special month was “Racing to Success in CTE.” Our Center was decorated with this theme for our visitors and students to enjoy, throughout the month. Special thanks go to Mrs. Nan Nethery for the beautiful window display, pictured below.

Each of our staff members conducted or assisted with staff development tours .of our center’s programs. for our district’s 7th –12th grade educators and area 9th graders. Pictured, on one of the tour dates, is the Alcorn Career and Technology Center staff, each proudly wearing their “I Am CTE” flashing LED lapel pins.

On February 17, ninety-two of our program completers visited Northeast Mississippi Community College and toured their articulated program/s at NEMCC. It is our hope that this will help our students make an easier transition into post-secondary education. Pictured, below, are several of the ACTC students and faculty members at the NEMCC fountain area.

Our Center is proud to have sponsored this special month because CTE is a major part of the solution to a myriad of national economic and workforce problems, such as high school dropout rates, a weakened economy, global competitiveness and massive layoffs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate’s degree or a post-secondary vocational certificate. At a time when job opportunity is so critical, CTE programs in every community are working to ensure students are adequately equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce.

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Polymer Science Will Poindexter

Ag. & Natural Resources

Brett Calvery

Business Fundamentals Elijah Sanders

Teacher Academy Danielle Roberts

Metal Fabrication Bryson Johnson

Construction Ethan Davis

Health Sciences Austin Hammock

Career Pathway Experience

Mattthew Watson

Automotive Service Technology Kyle Rorie

Digital Media Tech. Lili Wall

Ag. Power & Machinery

Hunter Fiveash

The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Aaron JaColby Crenshaw was named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for January. Colby, the son of Aaron and Earnestine Crenshaw, is a senior at Biggersville High School. He is a second year student in the Health Sciences program at ACTC and was nominated for this honor by his Health Sciences instructor, Mrs. Tila Johnson. At Biggersville High School, Colby is an active member of the Chorus, FCA, STEM Club, Spanish Club, Beta Club and All A’s Team. He is a member of the FFA, where he serves as secretary; FBLA, where he serves as treasurer; Music Club, where he serves as president; SGA where he serves as vice-president; and basketball team where he serves as captain. He received the A&P award, music award, science award, class favorite and is his class vice-president. He is in the top 5 of his class and is a Mississippi Scholar student. Colby has been a member of the BHS Band for four years and has served as drum major for four years, as well as plays the alto saxophone. He was also selected as a member of the MSU Honor Band in Starkville, MS At the Alcorn Career and Technology Center, he is a member of HOSA and the National Technical Honor Society, where he serves as vice-president. He is also a Career Delegate at the ACTC and represents the school at public events. Colby’s community service includes volunteering through the local Autism Awareness Event, a 2015 JLA representative through the Alliance, Alcorn County Disaster Drill, Northeast Mississippi WIN Job Fair, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Event, and making “new mom bags” with Excel by 5 for the Magnolia Regional Health Center on a monthly basis. He is CPR and First Aid certified through the American Heart Association and is a blood donor through United Blood Services. He is member of the Synagogue MB Church where he serves as assistant pianist. Currently, Colby works a part time job as a Popeye’s Customer Service Representative.

Law & Public Safety Destiny Sorrell

After graduation, Colby plans to attend Northeast Mississippi Community college and major in nursing and music. He also plans to try out for Campus Country and audition for the Northeast Tiger Band. After graduating from NEMCC, he will work to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Alabama. While at UNA, his goal is to take part in the Jazz Ensemble Choir. Ultimately, Colby looks forward to working in the medical field.

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Anthony Hutcheson, of Ag and Natural Resources, was the winner of the attendance prize drawing for two Malco movie tickets. The drawing was conducted after the second nine weeks, from among the 61 students who had perfect attendance. All 61 students were awarded cards for free food items from Arby’s. Many thanks to Arby’s and Malco for helping us to promote good attendance in school and the workplace. Pictured, below, are Anthony and his Ag and Natural Resources Instructor, David Nowell.

A cap autographed by NASCAR driver, Chase Elliot was donated to our Automotive class. A special drawing among Automotive students with perfect attendance was conducted and the winner of the cap was Greg Miller (right). Congratulations to all students having perfect attendance for the second nine weeks!

Financial Aid Representatives from NEMCC will be on hand to help senior students with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Friday, April 1, 2016, in the Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Student Services Lab. They will be on campus between 8:15-10:30 a.m. Anyone needing help filling out this document is invited to attend. A parent letter with needed items to bring has been sent home with each senior student.

The ACTC Construction classes, with guidance from their instructor, Tim Bradley, recently built photo frames for Caterpillar to present to guests. Shown, below, is a photo of Caterpillar Vice President, Greg Folley, presenting one of the frames to Ambassador Budi Bowoleksono of Indonesia.

Lorie Clayton, Communications Representative for Caterpillar commented, “Thank you and your class for producing these frames for us to give such an important visitor. This demonstrates not only our commitment to sustainability and our strong partnership with area schools, but also the skills and talent within our community.”

Members of the National Technical Honor Society created small appreciation gifts for our school board members during Mississippi’s School Board Recognition Week. We appreciate the job our school board members do and their support of our Center’s programs. Pictured (l-r) NTHS Members: Terry Ray Michaels, Chelsey Jackson, Jacob Brock, and Col Cook.

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Submitted by: Stephanie Parsons, Polymer Science Instructor

Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Polymer Science Brings Home Overall First Place, Earning Scholarships to NEMCC in the Process Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Polymer Science students scored First Place Overall win in the University of Southern Mississippi’s Polymer Science Competition at Hattiesburg, which includes: Online Quiz, Quiz Bowl, Written Essay and Team Challenge. As one part of their journey to win academically, they travelled six hours by school bus to USM’s Annual High School Polymer Science statewide competition in Hattiesburg. Quiz Bowl team participants included Austin Isbell – Captain, Colman C. Cook, Shyna Dilworth, Dylan Hammock, and Anthony Redding – sub, along with their adviser Stephanie Parsons. “Not only will our class take home the overall win trophy, but prizes will go to students based on their individual performance. Also, and this is fantastic news, I have just learned that this win qualifies students a full tuition scholarship to NEMCC for first place overall win at a state competition. I couldn’t be more excited for students and parents.”, says team advisor Parsons. Alcorn County’s Polymer Science students came with their best game on to meet rival competitors from all of Mississippi. Ten programs were in attendance out of eleven in the state. Established at the Alcorn County Career Center in 2007 by retired instructor and Assistant Director Herby Key, Polymer Science in Alcorn County is currently taught by Stephanie Parsons, who is in her eighth year teaching the program. Preparation for this year’s competition began the first day of school 2015-2016. “We began planning to attend this year’s competition during 2014-2015, student’s first year of PS. We have worked very hard, and this win is a huge payoff for us.”, said advisor and instructor Stephanie Parsons. USM is yet to schedule delivery of the trophy and prizes, but students are still riding high on this win. Students arrived Wednesday, November 4th and competed on Thursday November 5th. On the first day students toured Southern’s campus and thoroughly enjoyed the campus climate and experience, on the second day, we went back to work; time to compete. Listening attentively during quiz bowl, ACTC’s Polymer Science competition team answered some very challenging questions. Competition gradually became very difficult for all, and in the end, competitors faced tiebreaker after tiebreaker. ACTC’s Polymer Science Second year students placed in the top five in this category, with Hancock County in first. Although ACTC PS did not reign at quiz bowl, they put up a good fight and went on to win in other categories. Polymer Science second year students placed second overall in Online Quiz, with Petal High School’s Polymer Science program students coming in first. Polymer Science Second Year

students placed first in Written Essay and also placed first in Team Challenge. Results evaluation took over a month to finalize due to team challenge being performed so well by all. Competition was tight, but Alcorn took the win for this category. Written Essay is a challenge as well; individuals are required to develop a written response/opinion based on specific questions referring to the contents of a research article on new and current material science and associated technologies. “I am very excited and proud for my students. I know they will always remember their experience at USM and that they took home the overall win. This is a brilliant group of students for whom I wish the best in their future, and pray this experience lifts them up and encourages them to be ambitious and accomplished, ”said advisor and instructor Stephanie Parsons. (Below) Back Row from Left - CPE Student Kelsey Pitts, and Quiz Bowl Team members: Colman Cook, Anthony Redding, and Austin Isbell. Front Row from Left – Chaperone Tamara Dilworth, and Quiz Bowl Team members: Shyna Dilworth and Dylan Hammock.

(Below) Team Challenge in action - From Left - Shyna Dilworth, Colman Cook, Austin Isbell, Anthony Redding and Dylan Hammock and Quiz Bowl in action - From left - Austin Isbell, Colman Cook, Shyna Dilworth and Dylan Hammock.

Congratulations!

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Our CTE Month theme was “Racing to Success in CTE.” Our students had a fun, photo booth opportunity to have their pictures made in recognition of this special month. Below, are just a few of the photos which were made made.

During the third nine weeks, recruiters from the U.S. Army and the Mississippi Army National Guard visited and spoke to our students concerning careers in the military. Visiting were Bradley Lorencz and Nicholas Webb of the U.S. Army and Justin Ward of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

Military Recruiters Visit

The Real World Activity

Mary Linda Moore, MSU Family Resource Management Area Extension Agent, visited our Center on January 20, 2016, to conduct “The Real World” budgeting activity. Each student was assigned an occupation, salary, marital status and children or no children. The students, then, had to travel to 10 different stations and make purchases and pay bills. There were many choices that the students had to make to keep on budget. The students who made poor money choices either ran out of money or had to take on extra jobs to pay their bills. ACTC staff served as guides for the activity. This was a great simulation and we greatly appreciate Mrs. Moore for conducting this activity with our students.

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president and department leaders at Universal, who hosted the event. Sports marketing speakers included executives for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar Bears (yes, they have hockey in Orlando!) and Massey Communications, a promotional agency for many different sports programs in Florida. Conference speakers reinforced many concepts from the business fundamentals and marketing curriculum. Students were given real life examples of how businesses use demographics, market segmentation, pricing strategies, and creative advertising to help even the best agencies become more effective. Speakers also explained the career opportunities that are available to them and show a path to accomplish their goals. DECA members also had some fun while in Orlando. They visited Universal Studios theme park, Islands of Adventure theme park, and Disney World. A favorite activity of the students was a performance by the Blue Man Group. They also developed lasting friendships and made valuable memories.

Submitted by: Diane Daughtry, Marketing Instructor and DECA Advisor Marketing Student to Attend Governor’s School Mississippi Governor’s School is an honors program established in 1981 at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus Mississippi by the administration and faculty and by Governor William F. Winter. It is designed to provide academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a select number of rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies and who show high intellectual, creative, and leadership potential. It affords these developing leaders an opportunity to try new things and to meet and work with other participants from all over the state who share similar interests. Josh will be on campus at Mississippi University for Women June 5 – June 24, 2016. Besides leadership training, he will also be participating in course work, which includes humanities, science, mathematics, fine and performing arts. Upon completion of the program, he will be awarded three hours of elective honors credit to apply toward a university degree.

Josh Cole, a second year Marketing student, has been accepted to 2016 Mississippi Governor’s School. Josh is a junior at Alcorn Central High School and is the son Ricky and Rhonda Cole. He is an Eagle Scout, a participant in the Order of the Arrow Conference in 2015 at Michigan State University, a participant in Jr. Leadership Alcorn in 2016, and an active member of ACTC DECA.

Submitted by: Diane Daughtry, Marketing Instructor and DECA Advisor DECA MEMBERS TRAVEL TO UNIVERSAL “ Oh, Come With Me Now,” a song by the Kongos, is used in Universal Studios Theme Parks commercials. ACTC DECA decided to do just that as they ventured to Orlando for the DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference, February 3 – 7 Held in the Sharp Aquos Theatre on Universal City Walk, students were introduced to the hottest industries in the marketing field. Entertainment marketing speakers included a vice

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Submitted by: Nan Nethery, Teacher Academy Instructor and Educators Rising Advisor The third quarter continues to be a busy one for the Teacher Academy students at ACTC. Our first year students have learned about the education behaviorist and their theories and how they relate to the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive areas of human growth and development. Throughout a teaching career, more theories will emerge as knowledge about human development grow. This makes teaching and learning exciting. Teacher Academy students have discovered by gaining a greater understanding of the way humans learn will help them develop more effective teaching strategies in his/her own classrooms.

2015-16 Educator’s Rising State Conference We had an amazing trip to Jackson, MS on February 3-5. Students selected various competitive events related to the teaching profession in which to participate. This year’s group had three winners at the state level. Kaitlan Bishop placed first in the Lesson Planning and Delivery – Humanities event; Sierra Kyle placed second in the Creative Lecture event; and Gracie Hinton placed fourth in the Educator’s Moment event. Each of these students will advance to the national level of competition on June 24-27 at Boston University in Boston, MA. We are so proud of the efforts made by these students and all students which competed. Educators Rising is the career and technical organization for the Teacher Academy program at ACTC. Teacher Academy Instructor and EdRising Teacher Leader is Mrs. Nan Nethery.

As a teacher, you can benefit from understanding several approaches to development and applying them to the classroom. The students were given the task of “Creating Your Child” project. Each student was required to name his/her child, give it an age, and create symbols to represent the areas of development related to the child, then discuss what their child was experiencing in life based on their age.

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Field experience continues to be a favorite part of Teacher Academy for students. They are given an opportunity to work one-on-one with younger children and a mentor teacher. What better way to investigate a potential career choice than to experience it with a hands-on approach. Mrs. Nan Nethery tells students it is so important to see the “Good - Bad – Ugly” when it comes to teaching. Many TA students teach mini lessons, monitor students during snack/lunch time, complete arts and craft projects with students, play games, and read stories. It is so exciting to see students in action in the classroom that could potentially be his/hers some day in the future. ACTC truly is “Growing Our Own” teachers through the Teacher Academy program.

Submitted by: Steve Shaw, Digital Media Instructor and TSA Advisor Digital Media Technology students have the opportunity to become involved in the Technology Student Organization (TSA) chapter at ACTC. After joining the organization, students may choose a category of their interest in which to compete. On February 5, 2016, several of our TSA chapter members attended the TSA Regional Competition at Northeast Mississippi Community College and competed in the areas of Digital Video Production, Children’s Stories, and Photography. We are very proud of the efforts made by these students.

Submitted by: Reggie Anderson, Law & Public Safety Instructor The Law & Public Safety class has been busy over the last nine weeks. Students had the opportunity to learn the MIRANDA WARNING and about the court case behind it (Miranda vs. Arizona). Students also learned proper search and rescue techniques and communication skills that go hand in hand with traffic stops.

Students received firsthand knowledge from Major Chuck Hinds, with the Corinth Police Department, on day to day activity that goes on in the City of Corinth. Students discussed DUI/DWI; how to work auto accidents; and the difference between jails and prisons. Students also discovered the duties and responsibilities of correctional officers, and career opportunities that are available in the correctional system, including probation and parole officers. Chuck Hinds

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Submitted by: Dennis Deaton, Agriculture Power & Machinery Instrucotr / FFA Advisor, and Michelle Drinnen, ACTC FFA Reporter Federation Contests The ACTC FFA recently participated in the Northeast Federation Career Development Events. Students competed in Tool Identification, Safe Tractor Driving and Team Welding. Participants included Kaleb Wilbanks, Rachel Mattox, Emily Barnes, Anthony Hutcheson, Courtland Godwin, Blake Arnold, Hunter Fiveash, Tim Spencer, Dylon Collins and Trevor Ballard. Hunter Fiveash was high scoring individual in the welding competition. These events provide a great opportunity to expand our career skills.

Congratulations to Hunter Fiveash

for being high individual scorer in

welding!

Legislative Breakfast Eleven FFA members from the ACTC and several members from the other county FFA Chapters traveled to Jackson for breakfast with members of the legislature. Our objective was to share with students firsthand evidence of how our state government works, as well as observe leadership in action. Our local Representatives, Nick Bain and Bubba Carpenter, were present and lead us on a in house tour of the capital building and recognized the Alcorn Delegation from the House Gallery. The size of the State FFA Organization was evident with more than six hundred present at the breakfast. ACTC members attending were Brandon Curtis, Brett Calvery, Anthony Hutcheson, Michelle Drinnen, Madison Jacobs, Rachel Mattox, Carley Freeman, Bryan Smith, Graham Henton, Kalab Wilbanks and Matthew Lambert. Instructors were David Nowell and Dennis Deaton.

Tractor Supply Company Business and Industry relationships are a key concept and necessity for the success of our students and our programs. Our local Tractor Supply store and its management team have been very supportive of the ACTC FFA Chapter over the last few years. Recently, several students from ACTC FFA and the Alcorn Central High School FFA chapters celebrated National FFA Week by assisting the TSC with customer loading as well as sharing their animals with the public. Students also helped children visiting the store to start gardens by planting seed in small pots. Great activities, solid public relationships!

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Agriculture Power & Machinery Ag. Power students have been very busy this semester. Our primary focus has been on the general theory related to compact engine and diesel engine operation. Students have disassembled, measured and inspected several small engines. Reassembly and starting is always the most challenging part of this work. The study of diesel engines is also challenging. Lifting and managing the larger engine components is a great industry practice. Of course safety is always a highest concern. These knowledge and skill areas help prepare our Ag. Power students for entry level employment in local industry and advanced studies through post secondary training. Agriculture & Natural Resources ANR students have worked diligently this winter to develop plant specimens for the spring. The ANR Program has many beautiful ferns ready for sale. Students are currently growing other bedding plants and vegetables as well. ANR Students have also endeavored studies in animal science, soils and forestry this semester. These studies do a good job preparing our students for employment in a wide variety of agricultural jobs.

Submitted by: Tim Bradley, Construction Instructor

The Construction program at ACTC was given the opportunity to build a trophy stand. Mr. Jerry Brawner requested a trophy stand be built to hold a baseball, a football, a basketball, two baseball bats, and a small plaque. The students and I sketched a plan of how to put all the components together and what materials were needed. It took a couple of weeks to complete the project. I’m very proud of the students and the finished product. The stand was displayed at The University of Mississippi to honor Eddie Crawford and his wife, Shirley. Crawford was the last athlete to play all three sports at the university.

Submitted by: Tila Johnson, Health Sciences Instructor

Our Career Center Delegates in Health Sciences, Cody, Montana, Colby and Sarah Grace, Have completed the freshman tours from all the schools. The rest of the 2nd year students participated by taking vital signs from the freshman students touring, for practice. Our second year student shave also completed18 weeks of clinical shadowing of the different medical career paths in Corinth, MS. We appreciate all the time the clinics and MRHC and their staff have donated to each of these students for tours and shadowing experiences.

1st and 2nd year students are preparing for Friday, the Kindergarten County Health Fair. On Friday we will teach kindergarteners about germs, how they are spread, and how important it is to eat the right food, exercise daily, and wash and brush our teeth every day. We will also do a vision screening and check their height and weight. We will do the same for Corinth Elementary on March 24th. The 2nd year students are also preparing their lesson plans to teach the Kindergarten Hand Washing Campaign, aligned with the State Department of Health, to several local kindergarten classrooms soon.

Health Sciences proudly announces our 13 students that are going to the HOSA State Competition March 21-23 in Jackson, MS. These students competed at the district level at Delta State University on February 5, 2016. By placing in the top 5, this made them eligible for state competition. The winners are as follows: Dental Terminology; Austin Hammock, 1st place, and Ainsley Renfrow, 4th

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place. In Medical Reading; Cheyenne Glidewell won 2nd place, Medical Terminology Alexis Holly, 3rd place, Lexie Stovall, 5th place, on the CPR/First Aid Skill team; Montana Elam & Brianna Grimes placed 5th. Those eligible due to their category not running at the district level are: In Pathophysiology; Emy Settlemires, in Biomedical Debate Team; Cody Hubanks, Jared Holstein & Justin Cornelius, on the Health Education Team; Cadi Bray & Kathryn Steele. We are excited to represent Corinth in Jackson MS and look forward to WINNING and going on to Nationals in Nashville, TN to represent MS there. Congratulations to all district winners and contest participants. You represented us well!

Submitted by: Tim Bradley, Construction Inst4ructor and SkillsUSA Advisor On January 26, the Construction Program students went to Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia to compete in the SkillsUSA Region 1 regional competitions. We entered contestants in competitions as follows: Carpentry- Harrison Wilhite ACHS, Electrical Construction Wiring- Ethan Smith-ACHS, Masonry- Ethan Davis-BHS and helper Gibson Stewart- BHS. Out of these contestants, Ethan Smith placed 3rd in Electrical Wiring, Ethan Davis and Gibson placed 1st in Masonry. The students that placed qualified to compete in the state competition. The state competition was March 1-2, at the Trade Mart Building in Jackson, MS. SkillsUSA emailed all the competitors the blueprint of their projects one week in advance. The students only had five class periods to figure out how they were going to complete their projects. All of these students worked hard every day in the shop to try and get their skills down. These students competed to the best of their ability in the state competition and I was proud of each of them. Ethan Davis and Gibson Stewart won 1st place in Masonry and will be representing the state of Mississippi in the SkillsUSA National Competition on June 20-24, in Louisville, KY. This is a great achievement for these two young men. I would also like to thank the following people and businesses for their donations, which helped greatly on our trip to state competition; Ferrell’s Home and Outdoor, Southern Serendipity J.C. Bath Company, Smith Home Center, Corinth Brick, The Door Shop, and Tony Youngblood. Below, students are shown in the Masonry and Electrical Construction Wiring contests at the district SkillsUSA Competition in Senatobia.

Newsletter compiled by:

Jennifer Koon,

Alcorn CTE Counselor The Alcorn Career and Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts

and other designated youth groups. Inquiries should be directed to the Alcorn School District

Superintendent at P.O. Box 1420, Corinth, MS 38835, (662) 286-5591.

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Below, Ethan Davis and Gibson Stewart are shown at the Mississippi Trade Mart, with their SkillsUSA Masonry Contest competition project and with their medals after placing first in state.

Submitted by: Jesse Potts, Metal Fabrication Instructor and SkillsUSA Advisor Metal Fabrication competed in the regional SkillsUSA competition at Northwest Community College. Zac Robinson competed in the Structural Welding Competition. Jacob Brock, Blake Butler, and Skylar Sanders competed in the Welding Fabrication Team Event and brought home a 3rd place finish. This was very exciting to place with such stiff competition. The 3rd place finish enabled the team to compete at the state level in Jackson, MS. While in Jackson, Representatives Nick Bain and Bubba Carpenter were kind enough to show us around the state capitol and introduce us to the House Floor as well as to Governor Phil Bryant. Below, are Alcorn SkillsUSA members at the district competition in Senatobia.

(Right) Skyler, Jacob and Blake compete in the state SkillsUSA Welding Fabrication Team Event in Jackson. (Below) Mr. Potts, Jacob, Blake and Skyler are pictured with Representatives Nick Bain, Bubba Carpenter and Governor Phil Bryant.

Happy Spring Break from ACTC!