Aberdeen, WA - The Aberdeen High School chapter of SkillsUSA competed in the state conference this past weekend (April 15th through 17th) and came home with 15 state medals including five state champions and over $12,000 in scholarships and prizes. Jacob Benner lead the way with his second state title in as many years. Aberdeen High School’s state champions have qualified to compete at the national conference to be held in Kansas City, MO this June.
Aberdeen High Sophomore Karmen Ayres was re-elected as a state SkillsUSA officer for the 2010-2011 school year. Karmen served this past year as the Olympic Region Representative and is Aberdeen High School’s chapter Vice-President.
Also, Katie Grimnes was nominated as a National Officer Candidate and will attend the National Convention in Kansas City.
State Champions are;
Jacob Benner – Residential Wiring
Karmen Ayres – Extemporaneous Speaking
Ryan Hendrickson – Refrigeration
Tyler Shelton – Audio Production
Samantha Tomlin – Audio Production
Silver Medalists;
Meljay Tucker – Job Demonstration Open
Katie Grimnes – Residential Wiring
Zack Smith – Refrigeration
Jacob Prater – Audio Production
Sierra Fenn – Audio Production
Bronze Medalists;
Marty Torres – State Pin Design
Dakota Madtson – Residential Wiring
Joe Moore – Refrigeration
Ben Herry – Audio Production
Jenna Prater – Audio Production
Other Awards;
Aberdeen High School – Largest Chapter in the Olympic Region
Aberdeen High School – 100% Participation Award
Jacob Benner - $2000 Scholarship to JM Perry Tech
Tyler Shelton - $5000 Scholarship to Boston University
Samantha Tomlin - $5000 Scholarship to Boston University
Other students who attended and competed at the state conference are;
Ariel Murphie – Photography
Ashley Robbins – Photography
Kisa Mullikin – Photography
Isaiah Napier – Residential Wiring
Jordan Christensen – Residential Wiring
Michael Vanairsdale – Residential Wiring
Christian Herr – Residential Wiring
Nick Nelson – Residential Wiring
The Aberdeen High School Chapter of SkillsUSA will be hosting a Cowboy Bar-B-Que Wednesday May 19th in the commons at Aberdeen High School from 6PM to 8PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any SkillsUSA member. The Aberdeen Chapter of SkillsUSA will be trying to raise $10,000 to send six students and two advisors to the national conference in Kansas City MO. If you are interested in helping to make this goal a reality, please send any donations to; Aberdeen High School attn: SkillsUSA National Fund, 410 North “G” Street Aberdeen WA 98550.
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