Central and North Campuses face off in 2025 Battle of the Campuses Welding Competition

May 6, 2025Melissa Trevizo
Welding Competition Group Photo

The Central and North Campus welding departments came together on Friday, May 2, for the 2025 Battle of the Campuses Welding Competition with North Campus coming out on top with the most overall wins.

The event drew 73 participants and featured award categories in stainless steel welding, pipe welding, plate welding, and artistic metalwork.

Welding Competition
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in making this year’s Battle of the Campuses a success,” said Emily Choate, North Campus welding technology instructor. “A big shout-out to our judges and all the volunteers who dedicated their time. Their commitment ensured the event ran smoothly and was enjoyable for all.”

North Campus students took first place in three categories: GTAW pipe welding, GTAW plate welding, and SMAW plate welding. Central Campus competitors won top honors in stainless steel welding, SMAW pipe welding, GMAW plate welding, and art metals.

Industry partners supported the competition significantly, with Bryan Suarez from Pasadena ISD and Mike Miller from Gemstone Industrial Services serving as judges. Special thanks to Gemstone Industrial Services, Houston Welder Supply, North Shore Steel, Outlaw Leather, and Lincoln Electric for donating food, supplies, and prizes used for the competition.

"The competition was intense but in the end, the North Campus took the lead," said Choate. "We are looking forward to defending our title at next year's event and continuing this tradition of excellence."

First Place Winners
Battle of the Campuses first place winners

Second Place Winners
Battle of the Campuses second place winners
Stainless Steel Welding

  • 1st Place (Central): Isaias Gonzalez
  • 2nd Place (North): Anthony Uscanaga
  • 3rd Place (North): Alejandro Vargas

GTAW Pipe Welding

  • 1st Place (North): Ben Lopez
  • 2nd Place (North): Diego Salvador
  • 3rd Place (Central): Sergio Ortega

SMAW Pipe Welding

  • 1st Place (Central): Fernando Lopez
  • 2nd Place (Central): Giovanni Valdez
  • 3rd Place (Central): Leonel Andrade

GTAW Plate Welding

  • 1st Place (North): Niko Donce
  • 2nd Place (North): Isaias Cruz
  • 3rd Place (Central): Yanneli Ocampo

SMAW Plate Welding

  • 1st Place (North): Haldrin Martinez
  • 2nd Place (North): Gabriel Martinez
  • 3rd Place (North): Richard Moreno

GMAW Plate Welding

  • 1st Place (Central): Nicholas Arredondo
  • 2nd Place (North): Marco Henggeler
  • 3rd Place (North): Alex Velero

Art Metals

  • 1st Place (Central): Joseph Gallardo
  • 2nd Place (North): Erik Oseguera
  • 3rd Place (Central): Jesse Olivares

Battle of the Campuses – Welding Competition 2025

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