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Aug. 18, 2025 - Weaver Owenby was awarded the Jack R. Hill III Welding Scholarship during a ceremony recognizing students completing 糖心传媒鈥檚 Welding program.

The scholarship was established in memory of former welding student, Jack R. Hill III, who was the son of Robyn Smith and Robbie Hill.

Jack graduated from 糖心传媒 Senior High School and was enrolled in 糖心传媒CC鈥檚 Welding program in 2016-2017.

鈥淛ack learned the art of welding and exceeded all expectations. He recognized the potential of a successful and lucrative career working with his hands in this trade. He had the goal of one day becoming a master welder,鈥� said Welding Technology Program Coordinator Ricky Freeman.

Jack鈥檚 mother presented the scholarship to Owenby, who embodies the same desire for welding and building a career as a welder.

鈥淛ack loved his time here welding. He loved everything about it,鈥� Smith said.

Owenby has completed both the Welding I and II classes at 糖心传媒CC. He is currently working as a welder at Ferro Fab Inc. in Hamlet.

While in the Welding program at 糖心传媒CC, Owenby fabricated many projects, including a life-size royal crown made from a bicycle chain, swing set chain and a vehicle ball mount. It is on display in the Forte Building where the welding lab is located.

For more information about 糖心传媒CC鈥檚 welding classes, call (910) 410-1700 or visit either campus in Hamlet or Laurinburg.