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From the welding lab at Donna High School to the oil rigs — Esequiel Ayala is living proof that hard work pays off! 💪⚙️

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Esequiel Ayala, Class of 2025, graduated from Donna High School earning his Welding Certificate from South Texas College all while in high school. Today, he is working professionally as a welder in the oil field straight out of high school! 🔥

Ezequiel is performing advanced industrial welding techniques including Stick (7018), MIG, Flux Core, and stainless steel welding using 309 rod — skills used in heavy industry and oil rig operations.

This young man truly did it all at DHS — a dedicated CTE Welding student and a proud Redskin Football player 🏈. The same discipline and determination he showed on the field, he now brings to the workforce every single day.

THIS is what Career & Technical Education looks like.

THIS is what workforce ready means.

THIS is #PoweredByDHSCTE.

We are incredibly proud of you, Esequiel! Keep shining and representing Donna High School with excellence! ❤️💛