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Just what they could use

Posted 11/11/21

Just what they could use The Marine Trades program at Toll Gate High School received a welcome donation from AirGas, the company that provides shielding gas and materials such as stick rod and MIG wire for the welding program. The donation that program

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Just what they could use

STANDOUTS: Abigail Squizzero, who said she imagined going into health care is rethinking her career path after placing first in the welding sculpture competition in the state Skills USA event and going on to place fourth in the nationals. She was delighted to see the contribution of equipment from AirGas as “we have a lot of old stuff in here.” Michael DePardo placed third in the welding event in Skills USA. Both are juniors at Toll Gate. And incidentally, Abigail welded a bouquet of steel roses to win her gold medal.

Posted Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:46 am

The Marine Trades program at Toll Gate High School received a welcome donation from AirGas, the company that provides shielding gas and materials such as stick rod and MIG wire for the welding program. The donation that program instructor Chris Bianco valued at $5,000, included gloves, grinders, face guards and a welder. “This is huge,” said Bianco. “They are a tremendous partner with the school.” On average Bianco said 5 to 6 graduates of the program go on to get high paying welding jobs at Electric Boat. Pictured with donations is the class, Bianco and Tim Kane, director of the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. (Warwick Beacon photos)