Buna ISD Students Earn Welding Certifications, Bring Home Competition Honors

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BUNA — Several students from Buna High School recently demonstrated their technical skill and dedication by earning welding certifications and placing in a competitive welding contest, earning recognition for both certification achievements and top finishes.

Students competed across multiple levels, with several bringing home podium placements:

Level 1 Certifications

• Olivia Johnson – Level 1 Certification, 8th Place

• Jace Dillion – Level 1 Certification

• Mark Fry – Level 1 Certification

• Talen Griffin – Level 1 Certification

• Aiden Harding – Level 1 Certification

Level 2 Certifications

• Braxton Ferguson – Level 2 Certification, 5th Place

• Trinton White – Level 2 Certification

• Jeremy Griffis – Level 2 Certification, 1st Place

Advanced Competition Results

• Grayson Sterling – Level 3 Certification, 1st Place

• Grayson Sterling – Cutting Contest, 3rd Place

Buna ISD officials praised the students for their hard work and commitment to mastering skilled trades, noting that welding certifications open doors to high-demand careers and provide students with valuable, industry-recognized credentials before graduation.

These achievements highlight the strength of Buna ISD’s Career and Technical Education programs and the dedication of both students and instructors in preparing students for real-world success.

Congratulations to all of the students on their outstanding accomplishments.