Twenty-one GACTC students medaled in the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, which was held at the Blair County Convention Center, Stuckey’s Automotive, Carpenter’s Union, and Roundhouse.
SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 members every year enrolled in trade, technical, and skilled service training programs across the country. Gold medalists and Straight to State competitors will advance to the state competition in Hershey, which is set for April 12-14.
Name | Competition | School | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Sheri Nixon | Advertising and Design | Hollidaysburg | 11th |
Chloe Ulino | Cake Decorating | Altoona | 11th |
Colleen Erickson | Cake Decorating | Altoona | 11th |
Garrett Baumgartner | Carpentry | Altoona | 12th |
Brenna Cokrlic | Commercial Baking | Altoona | 12th |
McKenzi Black | Power Equipment Technology | Claysburg-Kimmel | 12th |
Michael Hostler | Precision Machining | Bellwood | 12th |
Rebekah Dick | Prepared Speech | Hollidaysburg | 11th |
William Steiner | Motorcycle Service Technology | Hollidaysburg | 12th |
Silver medalists:
Name | Category | School | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Ava Rokosky |
Extemporaneous Speaking |
Altoona |
11th |
Archer Makarikas |
Quiz Bowl |
Altoona |
9th |
Katelyn Brallier |
Quiz Bowl |
Bellwood |
10th |
Marissa Dickson |
Quiz Bowl |
Altoona |
9th |
Evan Hollenbach |
Technical Drafting |
Hollidaysburg |
11th |
Natalie Marketta |
Job Interview |
Hollidaysburg |
12th |
Carter Weitzel |
Masonry |
Hollidaysburg |
10th |
Bronze medalists:
Name | Category | School | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Kayla Delozier |
Architectural Design |
Altoona |
11th |
Baile McIntyre |
Health Occupations Portfolio |
Hollidaysburg |
10th |
Mariah Fagan |
Nail Care |
Hollidaysburg |
11th |
Madeline Bukosky |
Nail Care Model |
Hollidaysburg |
10th |
Kaleigh Brodzina |
Photography |
Tyrone |
11th |
“We are extremely proud of all of our students. It was gratifying to see so many returning competitors from last year,” said Pam Kenawell, GACTC’s SkillsUSA advisor. “Our District 7 Team works together with respect and the ultimate desire to see our students thrive. We are thankful for the teachers, staff and administration at the GACTC for the support and help with making this event run smoothly. We are excited and full of anticipation as we advance to States.”