ELKMONT BROTHERS ARE TWO OF NINE NATIONALLY

Three students from Limestone County Career Technical Center are being praised by school district officials and industry officials after earning industry certification usually sought by college seniors. Two of the students were from Elkmont High School, Coleman Cook, a senior

and Riley Cook, a sophomore. 

The brothers were recently awarded the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer title by National Instruments.

This certification, which is given to programmers proficient in programming language specific to engineering programs, has only been granted to nine high school students in the nation. Casey Wigginton, test proctor and tech school instructor, said “It's very exciting. I'm optimistic about more people getting certified.”

Wigginton explained EFI, who owns Electricfil in Elkmont, came to him and asked if he'd consider proctoring the exam and allowing his students to train for the test because the company has difficulty finding enough certified employees. Coleman Cook is now a paid intern with EFI and spends three days a week working at the company on LabView programs.

 

Limestone County Schools Superintendent Tom Sisk said he's proud of the boys' academic success, because it further shows Limestone's tech school is a place for students to be challenged and earn skills that will take them far after graduation.

“They're taking a test they wouldn't normally take until they're a senior in college,” he said. “I am extremely proud of this accomplishment.”

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