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Burke County Schools

Construction Rodeo

By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND angela@thepaper.media
Mar 20, 2025

About 100 high school students from Burke and surrounding counties competed Wednesday in the annual Construction Rodeo, testing what they have learned in their construction classes.

Rodeo puts students’ construction skills to the test

Burke County Schools

Rodeo puts students’ construction skills to the test

By ANGELA KUPER COPELAND
Education Reporter, THE PAPER
Mar 25, 2023

“Have you ever done this before?” asked William Hurley, adjunct professor at Western Piedmont Community College and one of the judges. “Rememb…

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Wilson Cates from Freedom High School begins his work at the electrical wiring station as WPCC construction trades teacher Steve Tallent, sets…

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Sponsors and vendors like Wilkie Construction were on hand to talk to students about their company and work opportunities.

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Gregory Hollifield from Freedom High School takes direction from William Hurley, left, at the subfloor station.

Burke County Schools

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ANGELA KUPER COPELAND / THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

Aidan Haney from Freedom High School completes the measurement station.

Burke County Schools

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WPCC / FOR THE PAPER
Dec 31, 1969

East Burke High School senior Caydon Hefelfinger finished fifth overall in the 2023 Construction Rodeo.

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