Explore the New Manufacturing is pleased to announce the winners of the Explore Student Video Contest Eastern Region. Middle school teams were judged on creating 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 Martinsburg South Middle School for their video about Logoplaste. Martinsburg South’s winning video showcases how Logoplaste designs and manufactures innovative packaging using the most sustainable processes and materials.
Team members: Camden Exline, Nathaniel Palmer, Furquan Siddiqui, Malak Chehhab, Maroua Chehhab, and Jair Leonardo Cruz.
Education leader: Cheryl Snyder.
Logoplaste support team: John Fulcher, Jordan Harris, Justin Hayslette, Rejjie Pierre, Arielle Ricardo, and Kevin Wetzel.
The SECOND PLACE recipient of the Best Manufacturing Message Award is Charles Town Middle School for their video about Mountaineer Popcorn Company. Charles Town’s winning video explores Mountaineer Popcorn Company’s process of making popcorn.
Team members: Rieligh Dowell, Elizabeth Fetty, Kylee Low, Sabrinah Bell, Savanna Knight, Mary Martin, Georgia Barrett, Jaedyn Twyman, Greyson Braithwaite, and Joshua Slaughter.
Education leader: Charles (Chuck) Parker.
Mountaineer Popcorn support member: Erin Valasek
The Viewer's Choice Award was presented to Warm Springs Middle School for their video about Argos USA. The voting was open to students, parents, educators, and community members.
Team members: Owen Gray, Isabella Albanese, Abigail Culp, Kowen Proctor, Abigail Close, and Lilly Barkley.
Education leader: Jamie Harris.
Argos USA support team: Branson Catlett, Dina Didion, and Mike Seager.
Visit https://www.exploremfgwv.com/students/student-video-contest to watch all Student Video Contest videos!
“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 to create 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 those 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. Explore the New Manufacturing provides each participating school with a video camera and kit. The program is funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and company and individual contributions.
