Saint Paul College students and faculty attended the SkillsUSA
competition this weekend. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students,
teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled
workforce. This national nonprofit organization serves students who are
preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations,
including health occupations. The theme for this year's competitions was "Educated and
Skilled to Lead America."
Thirty-five students from Saint Paul College competed in last
weekend’s competition. The first place, gold medal winners will continue on to
the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City June 23-27, 2014.
The following students competed for Saint Paul College
Quiz Bowl
Team A: Jonathon Axtmann, Stormi Balise, Treavor Guest,
Jake Minor, and David Schaffer—1st Place
Team B: Will Kessler,
Kristine Szczech, Marcus VanGelder, and Sasha Williams—2nd
Place
Sheet Metal
Donald Christensen—3rd Place
Joshua Cuffe—2nd Place
Stephen Trapp—1st Place;
Interview and Customer Service
Stormi Balise—1st Place in both Job Interview
& Customer Service;
Extemporaneous Speaking
Marcus VanGelder—1st Place
Esthetics
Bridget Larson—2nd Place
Aubrey Feldton—1st Place
Nail Care
Aubriana Jackson—2nd Place
Cabinet Making
Zedrik Juarbe—1st Place
Cosmetology
Kia Koenig—3rd Place
Congratulations to all of the competitors from Saint Paul College!