On Friday, February 9th, TST BOCES Career and Technical Education demonstrated outstanding performance at the NYS Area II Regional Conference SkillsUSA competition hosted by SUNY Morrisville. The event brought together approximately 1,000 students from across Area II, spanning from the St. Lawrence region to Binghamton, with a total of 21 chapters participating.
A total of 42 students proudly represented TST BOCES, with students from 11 different CTE programs, showcasing their skills and passion in the 48 competitions that took place throughout the day. The competitions covered a variety of skills associated with different trades.
All nine of TST BOCES component school districts were represented by the diverse group of students selected to compete, showcasing the collective talent and dedication of the region's future workforce across a spectrum of industries and specialties. Among these exceptional students, 15 emerged as standouts, securing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their respective contests.
The outstanding achievements include:
1st Place Baking & Pastry Arts - Emily Cargian, Culinary Arts, Groton Central School District
1st Place Television (Video) Production (Team of 2) - August Doria, LACS & Erin Burton, Trumansburg Central School District, Digital Media
1st Place Small Engine Repair Basic - Cayden Dryja, Heavy Equipment, Groton Central School District
1st Place Employment Application Process Basic - Nicholas Hall, Welding, Groton Central School District
1st Place Collision Repair Technology - Alex Quagliata, Auto Body, South Seneca Central School District
2nd Place Crime Scene Investigation - Kairi Adsitt, Groton Central School District, & Emily McNeil, Lansing Central School District, Public Safety
2nd Place Collision Repair Technology - Keara Armstrong, Auto Body, Lansing Central School District
3rd Place Criminal Justice - Anthony DeMarco, Public Safety, South Seneca Central School District
3rd Place Carpentry - Geoff Helms, Construction Trades, Ithaca City School District
3rd Place Medical Math - Teija Kimball, Nurse Assisting and Health Occupations, Lansing Central School District
3rd Place Pin Design - Gray Larson, Digital Media, Lansing Central School District
3rd Place Heavy Equipment Operation - Drew Truesdail, Heavy Equipment, Newfield Central School District
3rd Place Auto Service Technology Basic - Chris Welch, Auto Technology, Groton Central School District
The TST community congratulates all the winners and participants for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance at the NYS Area II Regional Conference SkillsUSA competition. Each student showcased not only their technical skills but also their commitment to excellence in their chosen fields. The 15 winners, amongst other standouts, will be performing at the New York State SkillUSA Championship happening April 24-26th in Syracuse, NY.
"We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for your achievements and contributions. Your success is a testament to your talent, hard work, and the educational experiences provided by TST's Career and Technical Education programs," said Lisa Dann, Consultant Teacher for TST Career and Technical Education and Co-Advisor of the SkillsUSA Chapter at TST.
For more information about TST and its CTE programs, please visit: www.tstboces.org/cte