Journalism Bl 3
May 3rd, 2025
WELDING
Does your school offer many economic choice classes to evolve and participate in?
Fraser has one of the most given opportunities for students to take to work towards their
future and give us ideas on what career we want to peruse. For example, welding, this isn’t
a common extra crevicular for people to take due to the expense of equipment and the
enhanced fire hazard it includes but Fraser believes in our responsibility and maturity levels
to fund this program.
Nate Mayo, a senior here at Fraser, states, “I took welding my junior year and I really
enjoyed getting to learn something so cool and out-of-the-ordinary for high schoolers. Sure,
it was scary at first but once you get used to it, it’s fun and easy.”
Welding is a process of joining metals together using a stick tool that is 100+ degrees to
connect the pieces. We have 2-3 instructors that teach us how to properly use the heat
pilers and sticks to maintain our safety, as well as proper dress coding. This includes jeans,
long sleeve, welding jackets, protection goggles, and helmets for when the sparks fly.
Mr. Karwowski, A welding instructor at Fraser, states, “We love getting the opportunities
to teach hands- on training and passing on what we love about this career which is getting
to create something out of just a few old tools and heat. It has a sense of accomplishment
once the long hours are over and the piece is made. We get to teach responsibility,
creativity, and even passion if anyone decides to peruse this career as well. “
I took welding my junior year and personally agree the instructors are brilliant and very
encouraging towards student who help minimize our nerves. I really enjoyed the hands-on
experience and getting to collaborate with others. It was cool to watch the sparks fly and
shine the metal after welding it to polish it off.
Finally, I interviewed Draven McAlister, a student at Fraser high school, stated, “It really is a
man’s territory, full of dirt and sweat, working with fire and metals that leave blisters and
cuts. Defiantly a useful skill for future references. “
