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News briefs: 09/27/2018

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WCC students place at national welding contest in Louisville

Ray Papierniak, 19, and Ashlea Carravallah, 24, brought home some bling for their shelves as Ray took home first place in Overall welding at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Ashlea, an Auto Refinishing Technology student, placed second in her category getting her a silver medal to take home. Both students are continuing their education at WCC for the coming semesters.

 

WCC student sells art work for $11,500 at charity auction

Therese Basha Jarjoura was in for a shock when bidders were attempting to buy her work of art that was up for display during an art show. She told bidders her art was not for sale during that time, but then opened it up for auction starting at $1,200. Bidding finished at $11,500 for the charity auction.

Jarjoura is planning on getting her Associate’s degree in Fine Arts and will transfer to get her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts upon her completion.

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