Tech students notch wins in state SkillsUSA contests

Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, April 13, 2009

About three dozen students from Eastside and Southside technical centers participated in the SkillsUSA state conference April 7-10 in Louisville.

Members conducted business for the Kentucky chapter, met with business and industry representatives, heard from government officials and had fun, too. More than 1,000 students competed in nearly 100 occupational and leadership skill areas. All first-place winners will advance to the national competition in June in Kansas City. 

From Eastside

First-place winners:
  • Power Equipment: Billy Abel, Lafayette High
  • Job Skills Demonstration Open: Kristen Arvin, Paul Laurence Dunbar High
  • Criminal Justice: Monica Bryan, Paul Laurence Dunbar High
  • Extemporaneous Writing: Tyler Steinmetz, Bryan Station High
  • Computer Technical Application: Uriah Stone, Bryan Station
  • Building Maintenance: Casey Ward, Paul Laurence Dunbar High
  • Broadcasting and News Production:  Ashley Stuckey and Christie Cummins of Bryan Station and Jacob Arnold of Lafayette
Second-place ribbons:
  • Power Equipment: James Rock, Lafayette
  • Computer Maintenance: Tyler Steinmetz, Bryan Station
Third-place finishers:
  • Action Skills: Brody Bernard, Tates Creek High
  • Community Service: Seth Hart and Matthew Young, Tates Creek High
  • Auto Refinishing: Brandon Rytland, Henry Clay High

From Southside

First-place winners:
  • Commercial Baking: Sarah Booth, Bryan Station High School
  • Culinary Arts: Donald Adkins, Lafayette High School
  • Food & Beverage Service: Jordan West, Lafayette High School
Second-place ribbon:
  • Residential Wiring: Chad Ott, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
 

SkillsUSA, formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working to ensure that the United States has a skilled workforce. The national organization serves high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service arenas, including health occupations.