BERLIN — A Berlin High School student has earned the chance of a lifetime by winning an opportunity to compete in Atlanta, Ga., at the SkillsUSA competition in welding.
Berlin senior David McGloughlin won the opportunity by taking home the gold medal in welding at the recent SkillsUSA New Hampshire competition.
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