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The Wonderful World of Welding

Today, 101 high school students from Mount Si and Two Rivers participated in the “Blue Collar Tour” where they learned about lucrative welding careers and got a chance to try welding, some for the very first time!  

A dynamic team of 10+ welders from the Western Welding Academy has been on a nation-wide blitz visiting 30 high schools in 60 days.  We were delighted to be their 26th destination and honored that Mount Si High School was only school in Washington State selected for this opportunity!  

Our students learned from welding demonstrations, got to try hands-on techniques & tools, competed in a fun welding contest, and received lots of cool giveaways throughout the morning from vendors like DeWALT. Also, four seniors were awarded $1000 scholarships to the academy, with an invitation to enter a contest to win a full-ride scholarship!  Congratulations to Aaron Davis, Rogan Gillespie, Stella Sauvage and Reyly Vargas! 

Before concluding the event, Mount Si Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Michael Buban and Gregg Meyers also received several new welding tools and resources on behalf of the school’s Welding Program!

Senior Sam Leen shared, “I thought the day was pretty fun, and may help get some students excited to pursue careers in welding.” Sam decided his freshman year that he wants to pursue a welding career. He's taken welding courses at Mount Si for the past four years, and plans to attend a technical school in Seward Alaska after graduation.

Special thanks, again, to the Western Welding Academy crew for their empowering program and encouragement of students to learn a trade. Safe travels, as you work your way back home to Gillette, Wyoming, with stops in Idaho and Montana next week.

Slideshow: Blue Collar Tour at MSHS

A large black and yellow semi-truck with the %22Blue Collar Tour%22 logo is parked in front of a modern, glass-fronted building against a clear blue sky.
A crowded indoor space with a large group of people, some standing in line and others browsing various merchandise and displays.
A crowded indoor event with people gathered around various booths and displays, with a large banner in the background promoting %22Building a Stronger America%22.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a display board with the text %22Building a Stronger America%22 in a workshop or event setting.
A group of people, some wearing construction gear, stand in front of a sign that reads %22Building a Stronger America%22, holding boxes and supplies.
A large crowd of people, mostly young adults, gathered in front of a booth or display with the website %22www.bluegalt.com%22 prominently displayed in the background.
A group of people, some wearing work attire, gathered around a display of power tools and equipment in what appears to be a retail or trade show setting.
A group of people, mostly men, standing in a store setting surrounded by various power tools and equipment.
The image shows a close-up view of various metal tools and hardware, including pliers, screws, and a circuit board, against a blurred background.
The image shows two men standing in front of a store called %22Building a Stronger America%22, with one man wearing a bright orange jacket and the other wearing a black shirt.
A man in a uniform is assisting a young woman with something in a workshop-like setting, with various tools and equipment visible in the background.
The image shows a group of people, likely musicians, gathered around a microphone and other musical equipment in what appears to be a recording studio or performance space.
Two women wearing University of Colorado hoodies are standing together in what appears to be a university campus or athletic facility, with other people visible in the background.
Three young women, dressed casually, are standing together and holding what appear to be merchandise or promotional items in the foreground. The background suggests a public or commercial setting, with what looks like a stage or performance area visible.
A group of people, some wearing dark clothing, are gathered around a table or counter in what appears to be a retail or commercial setting, with various items and displays visible in the background.
The image shows several people in work attire, including hard hats and safety vests, gathered around a workbench or table in what appears to be a hardware or construction supply store.
A group of young people, some wearing casual clothing and others in more stylish attire, are gathered in what appears to be a doorway or entryway, with a window visible in the background.
A group of people, mostly young adults, are gathered in what appears to be a workshop or studio setting, with their hands raised in a gesture of enthusiasm or participation.
A group of people wearing protective welding gear and standing around a workbench in what appears to be an industrial or workshop setting, with large windows providing natural light in the background.
The image shows three people standing in what appears to be a school or university setting, with one person wearing a DeWalt backpack and the others wearing casual clothing.
A large crowd of people, mostly young adults, gathered in a brightly lit indoor venue, with a large screen displaying the %22Blue Collar Tour%22 event.
A group of people, mostly young adults, gathered in what appears to be a retail or warehouse setting, surrounded by various merchandise and equipment.
The image shows a display table with various power tools, equipment, and promotional materials for a company called %22The Militia%22 that appears to be focused on building a %22stronger America%22 through social media and other means.
A group of young people, mostly teenagers, gathered in what appears to be a school or community setting, with some wearing t-shirts with graphic designs and others standing close together.
Four individuals, two women and two men, are standing together in what appears to be a hallway or entryway. They are dressed in casual attire, including a plaid shirt, a gray sweater, and a red jacket. The background features a tiled wall and a doorway.
The image shows a booth or display with the text %22Building a Stronger America%22 prominently displayed, along with various tools and equipment on the table, and a group of people standing in front of the booth.
The image shows two men standing in front of a display for the %22Blue Collar Tour%22, which appears to be an event or exhibition showcasing various tools and equipment.
A crowded line of people waiting to purchase items at a store counter, with various products and displays visible in the background.
A group of young people, some wearing casual clothing and others in uniforms, gathered around a table displaying various power tools and equipment.
Two men, one wearing a black hoodie and a baseball cap, and the other wearing a red jacket, are standing together in what appears to be a crowded indoor setting with other people visible in the background.
A large group of people gathered in front of a modern, glass-fronted building with prominent signage for DeWalt and Glue Pot, a tour bus in the foreground.