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• Continued from Page 1 Its own little island The welding building, although located on main campus, is sometimes overlooked by those not familiar with the program which is situated between Shears Technology Center and the Dragon’s Landing Apartments. Although the welding building is only a few feet from STC, Siepert encourages students to look into a few welding classes. Although there is not a hobby welding class yet, there are several evening classes available to those not necessarily seeking a full welding degree but would like to learn a certain welding process. In the future, Siepert would like to see more emphasis on specific types of welding in addition to the comprehensive program
that is now being used. “We pride ourselves in being a comprehensive program because a student graduating from here can be successful in multiple facets of the welding industry,” Siepert said. “Some schools have a focus in maybe pipe welding or other specialized welds but we can’t teach it all or else the program would be ten years long.” Although the program may not be able to focus on every type of specific welding career option, Siepert makes an effort to ensure that his students have the opportunity to still learn about the different facets though former student guest speakers. Guest Speaker “Russell Starks is a previous student of mine and he graduated in 2013,” Siepert said. “He benefited the students by demonstrating propane tank welding. It’s a little bit of a niche market and it was a good
The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, November 3, 2017
exposure to show students another process that uses shielded metal arc welding.” Starks walked the students through the whole 10-hour process last Wednesday and showed them the need for being a quality operator when using a cutting torch, and introduced them to an inspection process to analyze the quality of welds. “It gave them a different perspective and it really benefited the students,” Siepert said. Even if not interested in a full welding certificate or degree, Siepert encourages people to get involved with the program. “Come in and learn more,” Siepert said. “Everything we do affects everything in the world truthfully, from bridges to ag equipment to to the machinery that makes plastic bottles, it’s all affected by welding.”
Merissa Anderson/Collegian Editor Top: Students watch Russell Starks demonstrate a propane welding process. Above Left: Alec Keller grinds on a piece of metal he welded together. Above Right: Sam Klaasmeyer works on a similar project using a grinding tool. Left: Ty Stallbaumer displays a weld that would be subjected to the bend test. Bottom Left: Ty Stallbaumer shows the robotic sheet metal cutting tool. Bottom Right: Ty Stallbaumer works on a weld during his class period.
Student play coming to HutchCC “The Importance of being Earnest” By Jack Greenwood Staff writer The Hutchinson Community College Theatre department’s second production hits the stage next week. This time, Oscar Wilde’s famous comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, is brought to life. The show follows a man named Jack Worthing, who leads a double life as “Earnest” in order that he may marry the love of his life, Gwendolen. The play also sees another man of the name
Algernon, who invents a dreadful invalid friend named “Bunbury” and attempts to hijack Jack’s fictional life, in order that he may pursue his own desires. The show also explores Jack’s mysterious past, as he reveals he was adopted and doesn’t actually know he is by birth. All while this is happening, the ever demanding Lady Bracknell attempts to keep things proper and in order. The show is considered to be one of the best farcical comedies of all time and
displays a plethora of wild and vibrant characters. The productions director, Kurt Edwards, discusses with his actors how each character has a “mask”, or a front, that they put on in order to obtain an objective. This is the first show Edwards has done with HutchCC, but brings a long resume of theatre credits to the department. The show will run Nov. 9–11 in BJ Warner Recital Hall, located in Stringer Fine Arts. HutchCC students and staff can get in free with their school IDs.