Libby High School students pass welding test
Nine Libby High School students passed the G1 American Welding certification test Tuesday, Jan. 23. From left, are Adam Stufflebeam, Khonnor Peterson, Garrett Place, Joel Goodman, Connor Benson, Certified Welding Inspector Mort Hill, Talford Ungren, Gabe Gier, Riley Orsborn, Jason Quintanilla and Jaylor Weilacher. Not pictured is Kethan Farnsworth. (Photo courtesy John Love)
Jaylor Weilacher works on his G1 welding test at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Khonnor Peterson works on his G1 welding test at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Riley Orsborn, left, and Gabe Gier work on cutting test plates at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Tuesday, nine Libby High School students passed their G1 American Welding Certification Test.
Instructor John Love was more than pleased with Tuesday's results that were judged by Certified Welding Inspector Mort Hill.
"I am very proud of the dedication and hard work every student displayed. This group of guys has what it takes to persevere in any field they choose," Love said. "I think the only thing that will make me happier is watching them all pass the AWS G3 Test in the spring. Great job guys."
Those taking the test included Adam Stufflebeam, Khonnor Peterson, Garrett Place, Joel Goodman, Connor Benson, Talford Ungren, Gabe Gier, Riley Orsborn, Jason Quintanilla and Jaylor Weilacher.
Love and his students have been involved in many community projects. They built a bike rack and installed it at the Libby Chamber and Visitor Information Center five years ago.
They also made the steel sign and chain saw cut outs for Logger Stadium.
Jaylor Weilacher works on his G1 welding test at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Khonnor Peterson works on his G1 welding test at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Riley Orsborn, left, and Gabe Gier work on cutting test plates at Libby Middle High School Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)