National Leadership and Skills Conference 2010

The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Kansas City, Mo., took place June 22-25, 2010, as part of the SkillsUSA 46th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. During the week, more than 5,600 outstanding career and technical education students—all state contest winners competed hands-on in 96 different trade, technical and leadership fields. For the second year in a row, Georgia ranked 4th in the nation, in medallion count, only behind Florida, Ohio and Texas. Competitors brought home 23 medallions and 27 top scorer positions, indicating an increase over last year’s placement. A pinnacle achievement for SkillsUSA members as part of the new Work Force Ready System is the awarding of Skill Point Certificates. Earning a Skill Point Certificate is a significant achievement that documents a student’s knowledge and abilities within a certain area. This criterion is developed and endorsed by industry representatives. 58 Georgia students earned Skill Point Certificates, signifying that they achieved technical competencies and proficiency on the national level.

National Leadership and Skills Conference Georgia Highlights at a Glance:

• 288 Georgia attendees
• 143 Georgia contestants
• 13 Georgia VIPs
• 23 Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallions presented to Georgia students
• 27 Top Scorer Positions Earned
• 58 Skill Point Certificates Awarded
• National SkillsUSA Officers: Eve Ragge (Cross Keys High School) and Zia Green (Kendrick High School)
• Sonny Cannon, Awarded the National Honorary Lifetime Membership, the highest national recognition achieved
• Advisor Cheryl Rees, Kendrick High School, recipient of the Student2Student Mentoring Award
• Amanda Thaxton, South Effingham County High School, winner of the National Pin Design Contest (Advisor, Craig Owens)
• Ashley Thompson, South Effingham County High School, winner of the National T-shirt Contest (Advisor, Craig Owens)
• Gold Level Recipient of the Presidential Service Award, Jasmine Alfred and Julian Plowden of Jordan Vocational High School
• Bronze Level Recipient of the Presidential Service Award, Jacob Hopkins, Jordan Vocational High School

National Medalist:

Gold Medalist:
Katherine Booth, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Kristin Davenport, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Randy Miller, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Cole O’Neal, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Devin Parks, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Haley Parks, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Kamaldeen Lawal, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple
John Michael Meendy, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple
Amber Walker, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple
Austin Sutton, Fitzgerald High School, Telecommunications Cabling

Silver Medalist:
Olivia Gibson, Jordan Vocational High School, Job Interview
Rachel Schleier, Hart County High School, Outstanding Chapter

Bronze Medalist:
Kevin Aviles, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Single
Jovanni Baddol, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety - Single
Ahsanullah Nasir, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Single
Montana Gray, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Blake Jones, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Chelsea Larmon, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Heather Stephenson, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Hannah Wildes, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Andrea Takemoto, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication
Jessica Thornton, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication
Maya Wlaton, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication

Finalists:

Ryan Evans and Jacob Jennings, Central Education Center – 5th in 3-D Visualizations and Animation
Rickey Groover, Centennial High School – 7th in Action Skills
Karina Scholtens, Central Education Center – 8th in Advertising Design
Adam Beaudoin, Hiram High School – 5th in Architectural Drafting
Caleb Buxton and Dean Riley, Rockdale Career Academy – 8th in Audio-Radio Production
Coleign Whiteside, Camden County High School – 4th in Basic Health Care Skills
Jesse Clark, Harris County High School – 6th in Carpentry
Anthony Garner, Zachary Manning, Rachael McBride, Camden County High School – 8th in Chapter Display
Christina Hillman, Effingham County High School – 8th in Graphic Communications
Glavin Eakes, Camden County High School – 10th in Industrial Motor Control
Kevin Morales, Camden County High School – 9th in Masonry
Cody Veal, Troup County High School – 4th in Motorcycle Service Technology
Robert Sizemore, Golden Isles Career Academy – 7th in Nurse Assisting
Amanda Moreno, Rockdale Career Academy – 4th in Prepared Speech
Antuanae Parker, Julian Plowden, and Tara Shiver, Jordan Vocational High School – 10th in Promotional Bulletin Board
Hayden Polk, Effingham County High School – 8th in Screen Printing Technology
Daniel Nelms, Lee County High School – 7th in Welding
Halie Lumpkin, Cedartown High School – 5th in Welding Art Sculpture
Joey Blevins, Clint Davidson, and Zane Phillips, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School – 9th in Welding Fabrication

Skill Point Recipients:

Rickey Groover, Centennial High School, Action Skills
Molli Barber, Stephens County High School, American Spirit Award
Nicole Roach, Stephens County High School, American Spirit Award
Caleb Buxton, Rockdale Career Academy, Audio-Radio Production
Dean Riley, Rockdale Career Academy, Audio-Radio Production
Coleign Whiteside, Camden County High School, Basic Health Care Skills
Bell Abree, Golden Isles Career Academy, Broadcast News Production
Carmen Carroll, Golden Isles Career Academy, Broadcast News Production
Hannah Stepp, Golden Isles Career Academy, Broadcast News Production
Cody Whittington, Golden Isles Career Academy, Broadcast News Production
Russell Cone, Bainbridge High School, Cabinetmaking
Jesse Clark, Harris County High School, Carpentry
Katherine Booth, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Kristin Davenport, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Randy Miller, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Cole O’Neal, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Devin Parks, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Haley Parks, Harris County High School, Chapter Business Procedure
Anthony Garner, Camden County High School, Chapter Display
Zachary Manning, Camden County High School, Chapter Display
Rachael McBride, Camden County High School, Chapter Display
Chasity Alexander, Dekalb High School Technology South, Cosmetology
Diba Rowhani, Maxwell High School of Technology, Esthetics
Alicia Williams, Maxwell High School of Technology, Esthetics
Robert Dingle, Camden County High School, Firefighting
Joshua Hadavi, Lumpkin County High School, First Aid-CPR
Christina Hillman, Effingham County High School, Graphic Communications
Olivia Gibson, Jordan Vocational High School, Job Interview
Kevin Morales, Camden County High School, Masonry
Ambre Beck, Haralson County High School, Nail Care
Ashley Huey, Haralson County High School, Nail Care
Robert Sizemore, Golden Isles Career Academy, Nurse Assisting
Kamaldeen Lawal, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple
John Michael Meendy, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Multiple
Amber Walker, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety - Multiple
Kevin Aviles, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Single
Jovanni Baddol, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety - Single
Ahsanullah Nasir, Cross Keys High School, Occupational Health and Safety – Single
Rachel Schleier, Hart County High School, Outstanding Chapter
Amanda Moreno, Rockdale Career Academy, Prepared Speech
Antuanae Parker, Jordan Vocational High School, Promotional Bulletin Board
Julian Plowden, Jordan Vocational High School, Promotional Bulletin Board
Montana Gray, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Blake Jones, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Chelsea Larmon, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Heather Stephenson, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Hannah Wildes, Murray County High School, Quiz Bowl
Hayden Polk, Effingham County High School, Screen Printing Technology
Anthony Yeoman, Cedartown High School, Sheet Metal
Andrea Takemoto, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication
Jessica Thornton, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication
Maya Wlaton, Shaw High School, Tech Prep Arts and Communication
Kimberly Bowden, Dekalb High School of Technology South, Tech Prep Health Services
D’Andra Harris, Dekalb High School of Technology South, Tech Prep Health Services
Kristen Upshaw, Dekalb High School of Technology South, Tech Prep Health Services
Marcus Daley, Cross Keys High School, Tech Prep Industrial and Engineering Technology
Jovolone Fung- Chung, Cross Keys High School, Tech Prep Industrial and Engineering Technology
Keyano McMichael, Cross Keys High School, Tech Prep Industrial and Engineering Technology
Austin Sutton, Fitzgerald High School, Telecommunications Cabling

Union County High School Celebrates Student's Success

Mrs. Silvey and Mr. Cannon met with Union County High School SkillsUSA Advisor Michael Hayes, Heath Care Science Teacher Sandra Cook, and the members of the UCHS SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl Team, Alex Miller, Jordan Grizzle, Haley Grimes, and Nolan Burks.

Mr. Hayes stated that, “It was a privilege to have Mrs. Silvey and Mr. Cannon on the UCHS campus today. It was a blast sitting down together as a group to talk over lunch. As we were sitting around the table eating, it was exciting to hear our students discuss their future plans, college choices, as well as their AP class woes. While the students swapped stories with Ms Silvey and Mr. Cannon, I thought about what they had accomplished in just one year as SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl Team Members at both our Region II and State competitions. Our time together quickly passed as we finished our luncheon. The personal medical challenges which Alex is facing will remain in our hearts and prayers as we go our separate ways. I wish each team member the best as they prepare for their future.”

Health Care Science Teacher, Sandra Cook had these comments to add, “ I enjoyed the opportunity to meet Mrs. Silvey and Mr. Cannon and getting to know them better. We had an enjoyable lunch while discussing the successes of the Health Knowledge Bowl Team members this year as well as their future plans. The conversation flowed and time passed quickly. I am very proud of the members of the Health Knowledge Bowl team and their accomplishments this year. I wish them the best as they pursue their future plans. I will never forget how these students worked together to accomplish great things in such little time.”

Mrs. Silvey had this to share, “While heading to the mountains of north Georgia is always a treat it is definitely the people that make it special. It is always an honor to sit down with our student members and hear of the many wonderful activities that they are involved in, their plans for the future and how being involved in a Career and Technical Student Organization influenced them and their decisions. Our members and advisors provide us with the best insight as to how we can grow stronger, areas for improvement and activities that will benefit everyone. The members at Union County High School are focused and have a solid vision for their future. It is evident that their focus and vision is a direct result of the positive influence their advisors have had on their lives.”

SkillsUSA Inventions through Education (SITE) Competition

OBJECTIVES:

SITE is an invention competition for all SkillsUSA student members. Students can work independently or in teams to develop and present inventions or innovations, which will be judged by experts. Up to 10 inventions/innovations will be selected from Preliminary Rounds to advance to the Final Round. In the Final Round, two winners, either individuals or teams, will be selected. The winners will receive free registration to the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference. There will also be a People’s Choice Award, in which the Fall Leadership Conference attendees will select their favorite invention/innovation. A prize will also be awarded to this winner.

PROCEDURES:

Students should submit their invention/innovation at the Fall Leadership Conference. Those who advance to the second round will present to a panel of judges.

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