Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to announce the winners of the Explore Student Video Contest north central region. Three middle school teams were judged on the creation of a 3-minute video about their manufacturing partner, the employees, and cool aspects of the company.
The FIRST PLACE recipient of the Best Manufacturing Message Award is Taylor County Middle School for their video about Simonton Windows. Taylor County's winning video showcases the products manufactured by and jobs available at Simonton Windows.
Taylor County Middle School Team: Corbin Newbraugh, Carter Gillespie, Tiffany Findley, Braxton Rush, Matthew Streets, Darla Wiseman, Liya Clemm, Gracie Poling, Colton Vest, Bailey Fernatt, Timmy Beavers, Eli Thorn, Ashlen Lambert, and Ciara Spring
Education Leader: Sheila Copeland
Simonton Windows Support Team: David Brown, Wyatt Morre, Wes Cline, Carrie Bowers, and Kellie Gorrell
The SECOND PLACE recipient of the Best Manufacturing Message Award is Morgantown South Middle School for their video about FCX Systems, Inc. Morgantown South’s winning video explores FCX Systems, Inc. and why the company’s ground power support and custom power convert solutions are distributed worldwide.
Morgantown South Middle School Students: McKenna Earle, Lilly Jordan, Maddie Mazzoni, Khloe Smith, and Stella Snyder-Renfrew
Education Leaders: Lori Blosser and Trevor McIntyre
FCX Systems, Inc. Support Team: Christine Murphy, Rob Clark, and Bob Taylor
The Viewer's Choice Award was presented to Taylor County Middle School for their video about Simonton Windows. Taylor County Middle School was a real hit with viewers, setting a new personal best for the school. The Viewer’s Choice voting will soon conclude for all regions and is open to students, parents, educators, and community members.
All 2024 videos can be viewed by visiting: www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest
Participating middle schools included Buckhannon Upshur Middle School, Taylor County Middle School, and Morgantown South Middle School.
Participating manufacturers included Mountain Roaster Coffee, FCX Systems Inc., and Simonton Windows.
The Explore Student Video Contest is a favorite of students, teachers, and manufacturers,” said Executive Director Monica Cross. “This year’s competitors stepped up to produce some great videos. The regional contests are a vital component of our initiative of creating awareness about the types of job opportunities modern day manufacturing offers.” Explore the New Manufacturing creates student awareness and excitement about careers in manufacturing and the training opportunities for these positions in their local areas.
The Explore Student Video Contest provides a first-hand glimpse into modern manufacturing for sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students. Each participating school is provided with a video camera and kit by Explore the New Manufacturing. The program is funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, as well as company and individual contributions.
