There’s Good News: Bend High student qualifies for national welding competition

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Nikolas Tone, a student at Bend Senior High, has qualified for the Project MFG National Welding Competition this month in San Diego, Calif. Tone is one of just 24 students nationwide selected to compete in the event.

The national competition selected 24 students from a field of 410 competitors across 154 schools. The winner could receive up to 10,000 dollars.

Tone will also be featured on the television show "Clash of the Trades" as part of his participation in the competition.

Tone will compete this month in San Diego, Calif., for the Project MFG national title and the prize of up to 10,000 dollars.