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Student Wins the Gold Using DataCAD® in the NH Skills
USA-VICA Architectural Competition

Pembroke, NH (May 19, 2003) - Peter Barton, a junior at Kingswood Regional High School recently won the gold medal in the Architectural Drafting Competition at the New Hampshire SkillsUSA-VICA Championship, using DataCAD, a professional-level CAD program for architectural design used in industry worldwide. In addition to taking first place, Kingswood High School junior Ricky Hammer, took the bronze medal in the Architectural Drafting competition using DataCAD.

Glenn Wilson, Kingswood H.S. Architectural Drafting Instructor stated, “I am so pleased with my students’ success with DataCAD. DataCAD’s ease of use has allowed my students to quickly develop a passion for 3D architectural design.” Wilson has been teaching Technical Drawing, Architectural Drafting, and Computer-Aided Drafting at Kingswood H.S. since 1984.

Tech Ed Concepts, Inc., North American Academic Distributor of DataCAD, and DataCAD LLC, proudly awarded software to the winners of the New Hampshire SkillsUSA-VICA Architectural Drafting Competition. In addition to donating software to New Hampshire’s SkillsUSA-VICA competition, Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. and DataCAD LLC team up to donate software to many other state SkillsUSA-VICA competitions located throughout the United States for use at the National competition. Winners of the Architectural Drafting Competition at the National level will also be awarded prizes from Tech Ed Concepts, Inc.

Richard Amarosa, President of Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. stated, “Congratulations to both Peter and Ricky for receiving two exceptional wins in one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the U.S.!

SkillsUSA-VICA is a national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Each year, students compete first at the state level, and then the winners continue on to the SkillsUSA-VICA National Competition in Kansas City, MO. For more information or to become involved in SkillsUSA-VICA visit their Web site at www.skillsusa.org.

About Tech Ed Concepts, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Tech Ed Concepts, Inc. (TEC, Inc.) provides 3D solutions needed to teach today’s young people about the fields of engineering, design, manufacturing, and architecture. TEC, Inc. is the North American Academic Distributor of CADKEY (leading
mechanical CAD software package), DataCAD (robust architectural CAD software package),
SURFCAM (Computer-Aided-Manufacturing (CAM) software package), Chief Architect (3D architectural modeling, rendering and design software) and 3D Manufacturing Curricular Programs. Its customers are served and supported through a network of Authorized Academic Dealers and Resellers in the U.S. and Canada. For over 16 years, TEC, Inc. has established itself as a trusted one-stop academic resource offering teacher training, textbooks, workbooks, reference guides, and additional classroom support materials. For the latest news and product information, visit TEC, Inc., on the Web at www.TECedu.com, email info@TECedu.com or call 1-800-338-2238.

DATACAD LLC is an independent, privately held company that provides robust computer-aided design and drafting solutions to architecture, building, engineering, and construction firms. According to the most recent AIA survey, DataCAD is the second most widely used CADD software among American Institute of Architects (AIA) member firms. DataCAD has over 250,000 installations worldwide. For late-breaking news, visit the DataCAD World Wide Web site at http://www.datacad.com.