Sparks werent the only thing flying at Veterans Memorial High School on April 12 so were ambitions, as students from across the Corpus Christi Independent School District faced off in the districts inaugural welding competition .With torches in hand and nerves of steel, competitors tackled technical welds, including an open V with a backing strip a challenge that might sound foreign to most, but not to these students.This isnt just for show, said Samuel Garcia, assistant welding professor at Del Mar College. Certified welding inspectors are coming in, looking at the welds, and judging them as if they were getting hired by industry.Beyond the thrill of competition, students had a shot at a real-world experience and real-world rewards thanks to sponsors including Gas and Supply and AutoZone.For the latest local news updates, click here, or download the KRIS 6 News App. Catch all the KRIS 6 News stories and more on our YouTube page. Subscribe today! ...read more read less