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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
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MC named Top Performing College at Warren CAT Future Tech Challenge
May 5—Midland College students earned top honors at the 3rd Annual Warren CAT Future Tech Challenge, taking home 1st place overall and securing the title of Top Performing College in a field of competitive regional programs. The Warren CAT Future Tech Challenge is a prestigious, invite-only event that mirrors the company's internal technician competition. Designed to spotlight top-performing diesel technology students, the challenge brought together elite teams from Midland College, Odessa College, South Plains College, Texas State Technical College, and Amarillo College. Each school fielded five of its most skilled students to compete in a rigorous series of hands-on challenges simulating real-world diagnostic and repair scenarios. Competition events tested students' mechanical expertise and critical thinking skills across multiple stations, including hydraulics, engine performance, electrical systems, failure analysis, and more. Representing Midland College were Felix Campos, Fidel Gardea, Royce Knight, Rene Velazquez, and Raul Velazquez. Not only did MC's team outperform the competition, but all five Midland College students placed in the top 10 for cumulative scores — an outstanding testament to the program's strength. Felix Campos claimed 1st place overall, and Rene Velazquez followed with an impressive 5th place finish. Both students received professional-grade tool sets as prizes, awarded based on final placement. "We're incredibly proud of these students and what they've accomplished," said Erick Gutierrez, Department Chair of Applied Technology. "Their performance in this high-pressure environment reflects the hands-on preparation they receive every day in our diesel technology program. This win also highlights the demand for well-trained technicians in today's workforce, and Midland College is proud to be a part of that pipeline."
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
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27th annual SPC Scholarship Gala raises over $186,000
Feb. 28—LEVELLAND — South Plains College's 27th annual Scholarship Gala on Feb. 21 brought in over $186,000 for student scholarships. Hosted by City Bank, the Gala was attended by generous supporters of the College and community members whose contributions continue to benefit SPC students' lives. This year's theme centered around stars and images of the cosmos. Kirk Noles, SPC alumnus and CEO of ad agency EMW Digital in Lubbock, served as the master of ceremonies. Patrons participated in a live and silent auction as well as raffles that featured unique items donated by Levelland and Lubbock community members, SPC programs, alumni and other supporters. This year's auction items included a .45-caliber pistol with custom Texas Ranger grips, flowers for a year, admission to SPC's summer basketball camp, a Deion Sanders collectors' package, a Consuela travel bag and much more. Patrick and Annette Sykora won the SPC Street Sign Naming, an item donated by the SPC Board of Regents each year. The live auction raised $41,700, and the silent auction raised $17,860. "I cannot thank the community enough for coming out and supporting students at South Plains College," Samantha Goldie, director of SPC Development and Alumni Relations, said. "There was so much energy in the room, and I think it's because the Scholarship Gala is such a beloved tradition." Commercial music students Gage Bunting of Shallowater, Maddie Rose of Newark and Riley Evyn of Petersburg showcased their talents as this year's featured entertainers. Their performances were backed by SPC alumni, faculty and other students. The excitement continued with the recognition of SPC's 2025 Pacesetter Award winner: Odessa native Randy S. Wilson. The College and the SPC Foundation present the Pacesetter Award to benefactors who have provided exemplary support through their philanthropy, service or leadership that makes a difference in the lives of SPC students. Wilson, a former SPC Texan basketball player, has an SPC scholarship endowment in his name that supports current students on the basketball team. For information on other ways to support SPC students, contact the SPC Development Office at 806-716-2019 or [email protected].
