measurement, axel differential and driveline, air and hydraulic brakes, diesel engines, fasteners and torque, and tool identification. The Gold place went to Charles Mewkill of the CRTC. He will be sponsored by New England Kenworth to attend nationals, and he received a $1,000 scholarship from the NHADA Education Foundation. The Silver place went to Justin Lampham of Pinkerton Academy, and he received an $800 scholarship. And Bronze went to Ethan Lantz of Portsmouth Career Technical Center, and he received a $500 scholarship. “It was rewarding to see the students take their first steps to achieving their goals,” said Marc Pouliot, Program Coordinator for WMCC’s Diesel/Heavy Equipment program. “It was great to see them challenged outside of the classroom, against their peers.” The Power Equipment Technology competition was held at MB Tractor and Equipment in Tilton, NH. The Gold place was awarded to Nick Kyrousis from Portsmouth CTE; he received a $1,000 scholarship from the NHADA Education Foundation. Silver place went to Dylan Sportum of Mt. Washington Valley CTE, and he received an $800 scholarship. And finally, the Bronze went to Calvin Puglisi of Portsmouth CTE, who was given a $500 scholarship. The NHADA Education Foundation, in partnership with SkillsUSA, believe these competitions are a great opportunity for students to achieve success in their chosen pathway. The challenges that come with the competitions help instill an interest and drive that will serve the students well in this industry. Through the support of our hosts, students can make post-secondary and industry connections as well. Thank you to Lakes Region Community College, New England Kenworth, and MB Tractor for hosting these great events. We are excited to see how Adam, Charles, and Nick do at the national level. Follow our social media for updates! THE NHADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SKILLSUSA, BELIEVE THESE COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THEIR CHOSEN PATHWAY. N E W H A M P S H I R E 17
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