Packed House Celebrates 2023 Grads

Ally WetheraldUncategorized

Last Thursday, more than 400 family members, friends, and employers were on hand to cheer on graduates at Morgan State University, as part of ABC’s Annual Apprenticeship Graduation.

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Over 100 electricians, plumbers, sheet metal, carpenters, pipefitters, and HVACR mechanics were part of ABCGB’s Class of 2023! Click here to see the full photo album from the ceremony.

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Special awards included prizes for the top students in each trade.

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ELECTRICAL:

Top Graduate: Alex K. Yuhasz with Hirsch Electric

Runner-up: Samuel Gongon with Dynamo Electric

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PLUMBING:

Top Graduate: Stacy L. Curbean with BGE Home

Runner-up: David A. Streett with O’Neill Plumbing & Heating Inc.   

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Special Award for ‘Most Improved’ was given Jacob Gast of Mechanical Engineering and Construction. This award was sponsored by Emjay Engineering and Construction in memory of their long-time employee Bill McCarthy, who passed away last year.

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HVACR:

Top Graduate: Ryan C. Hallett also with EMJAY Engineering & Construction Co. 

Runner-up: Kurt A. Daisley with EMJAY Engineering & Construction Co.   

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SHEET METAL:

Top Graduate: Walter L. Anderson employed with Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corp.   

Runner-up: Quinton W. Jackson with Quality Heating & Air Conditioning Co.  

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CARPENTRY:

Top Graduate: Damon M. Kecken who is employed with Lewis Contractors

Runner up: Terrence Q. Walker with Johns Hopkins Hospital

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PIPE FITTING:

Top Graduate: Keon M. Pickett Sr. with The Bell Company

Runner up: Nathaniel S. Moskunas with Green Contracting Co.

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SPRINKLER FITTER:

Top Graduate: Jessil A. Urbina with Advanced Fire Protection Systems  

Runner up: Jacob Utz with ADT Commercial

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PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR ALL FOUR YEARS OF APPRENTICESHIP:

Kyle Dupert of Advanced Fire Protection Systems, LLC, and Zachary Cockerham of Baldwin Mechanical Contractors, Inc