May 12, 2018 – The 19th Annual Top Notch Trowel & Jim Broncatello Perpetual Trophy challenged high school masonry students to build projects in 4 divisions of competition: Straight lead, sample panel, corner lead, and 8 ft. long wall. Held at Boys Republic School in Chino Hills and Instructor Steve Perez, it was perfect weather for this outdoor skills competition.
MITA member suppliers and contractors, journeymen and instructors showed their support being there and participating as judges, donating their time along with sponsors donating prizes. All helping to train younger masons for the future of our industry!
VIP Jim Broncatello (the man behind the trophy), was there in person to share the history of launching the Perpetual Trophy event, now celebrating 19 years of annual competition!
MITA President Roger Coons was there in person encouraging everyone in our industry to support the efforts to train younger masons – there’s a shortage of skilled craftsmen in our industry right now!
2018 Jim Broncatello Perpetual Trophy Winner: Ontario High School
(it was so very close, only 4 points separation with Upland High School in 2nd place)
Winners in 4 divisions:
Straight Lead: Ontario High School
Sample Panel: Ontario High School
Corner Lead: Upland High School
8 ft. Long Wall: Boys Republic High School
PLEASE NOTE: HIGHLIGHT VIDEO IS COMING SOON
Judges
Art Ramirez, Ramirez Masonry President/Owner
Dean Barney, Ramirez Masonry Foreman
Tom Justus, Justus Masonry President
Tad Justus, Justus Masonry Foreman
Patrick Justus, MITA Journeyman
Richie King, NuWay Masonry Foreman
Tom Trevino, NuWay Masonry Estimator
Dave Delgado, Tribe Hardscapes
Barb DeLay, Product Presentations
And blockstar Howard Cole, 4-Time California Champion Fastest Trowel on the Block, MITA Journeyman and NuWay Masonry Foreman
Thank you MITA Members for your support of masonry training for the future of our industry!