26 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. CRAFT CHAMPIONSHIP Gabriel Roberts threads wires before connecting. Eyandre Mosley installs outlets on the commercial side of his blueprint. (left to right) Eric Shock, 2nd place; Mario Al-Ton, 1st place; and Blake Goerlitz, 3rd. “ I’ve been a part of ABC and SEMCA for some time, and each year I am astounded by the excellence displayed in our shop for this competition.” “I came in today prepared to just do my best. I had no expectations,” Al-Ton said. “My plan was to pace myself, take the time to read and understand the blueprints, and then work to get it done. I got into this groove and it all came together. When I heard I was the winner, it made me proud of my decision to come here and pursue being an electrician.” Al-Ton was cheered on by his two brothers from the crowd that day and was congratulated by all at the award ceremony afterwards. During his closing remarks, Keith Ledbetter, the president and CEO for ABC and SEMCA was dazzled by the competitors’ abilities. “I’ve been a part of ABC and SEMCA for some time, and each year I am astounded by the excellence displayed in our shop for this competition,” Ledbetter said. “These students understand hard work and embody the kind of spirit we promote here at SEMCA. I can’t wait to see what we’ll be doing 10 years from now with where we’re at today.” We ask the ABC SEMI community to wish the runner up, Eric Shock well as he heads to Florida in March to compete in ABC National’s Craft Championship.
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