Photo (L to R): AJ Truex and Thomas Boggs. Not pictured: Alyssa (Ace) Krichbaum
Warsaw, IN - The Warsaw FFA chapter recently competed in the District 2 Welding Career Development Event (CDE) that took place on Monday, December 12 at Warsaw Area Career Center- Welding and Precision Machining Center in Warsaw, IN.
The Advanced team placed 4th in the FFA District 2 competition. Individual placings of Alyssa (Ace) Krichbaum (4th) and Thomas Boggs (8th) in the Advanced FFA division.
In the Beginner Division, individual placing of AJ Truex (10th) in the FFA District 2 competition.
For the Beginner FFA Division, students had to complete an industry written test along with performing several types of arc welds such as Arc Lap, Arc Butt, Arc Tee, and Arc Vertical Up. For the Advanced FFA Division, students had to complete an industry written test along with performing several types of Arc and Mig welds such as Arc Lap, Arc Butt, Mig Vertical Up Tee, Mig Vertical Down, and Mig Pipe to Plate.
WACC Welding Instructors Jeremiah Paseka and Nate Howett, along with Warsaw FFA Chapter Advisor Jacob Riley coached the team.
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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