Oak Ridge High School students in Jeff Hankins’ welding classes competed and placed in several events in the Skills USA State Championships from April 17 – 20 in Chattanooga. Senior Evan Eschenberg received a gold medal and is the state champion in the category of Welding. Sophomore Abigayle Allison received a gold medal and is the state champion in the category of Welding Sculpture. Junior Peyton Ooten received a bronze medal for third place in the state in the category of Action Skills.