CCHS Senior Stephen Newton Named January ATC Rotary Student of the Month

Calloway County High School senior Stephen Newton has been recognized as the January Area Technology Center Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Murray.

Newton is a standout in the welding classes at ATC. Upon graduation, he will have completed six welding classes during his time in high school. He also has taken multiple machine tool classes at ATC. He has competed in SkillsUSA welding competitions and will compete at the KWI Bluegrass Welding Series at ATC in February. Newton holds a cumulative 3.6 grade point average during high school.

ATC principal Dan Hicks admires Newton’s work ethic and honesty.

“He is always busy in the shop and often asks, ‘Is there anything I can help with?,” stated Hicks. “I feel certain he will be successful in whatever career he chooses.”

Outside of the classroom, Newton works on his family’s farm and has also worked part time for another independent welder. He is also on the CCHS trap shooting team.

After graduating in May, Newton plans to attend the Kentucky Welding Institute in Flemingsburg, hoping to pursue a welding career working on pipelines.

Stephen is the son of Steve and Sarah Newton.