 A team of four Mansfield ISD Construction Technology students won first place in their competition at the Texas State SkillsUSA contest April 4 in Corpus Cristi and now will go on to the national competition in June.
The students are (pictured L-R):
J.R. Buford - Summit High
T.J. Syverson - Summit High
Francisco Rodriguez - Legacy High
Joel Ash - Timberview High
These four students go on to represent Texas by competing in the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City, Mo. June 24-27.
Teamworks Contest
Construction Technology senior T.J. Syverson (captain), J.R. Buford, Francisco Rodriguez and Joel Ash, sponsored by Gene Schramme and Robin Green, competed to construct a structure to represent a second-story bathroom. The team tackled a project that involved estimating the materials necessary, framing the structure, installing plumbing for a toilet and sink, wiring the electrical circuit for a light, GFCI plug, and a switch, and last installing brick around the corner of the structure to six courses of brick high. The team had six hours to complete the structure.
“This was the time Ben Barber students competed in the Teamworks contest,” said Gene Schramme. “I am so proud that they won and will represent Texas at the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City.”
Ben Barber Career Tech Academy had several other students that competed from varying departments, and several of those were awarded medals.
Also competing at State SkillsUSA from Ben Barber:
[Media Technology and Radio Broadcasting] Media tech students advancing to State competition in Skills USA district 4:
Team of two (Kyrie Watson and Eric July) 1st place Radio Production at district meet however, Hileigh Armenta subbed in for Eric at the State competition and she and Kyrie took 2nd place at State competition.
Team of four (Jeremy Lester, Manny Salazar, Jasmine Hunt and Raymond Stephney) 1st place Broadcast News Production at district, Andrew Kahlmorgan subbed in for Jeremy at State competition, they did not place in top 3 at State.
Two teams of two in submitted Video Projects (Hileigh Armenta/Andrew Kahlmorgan and Tyler Anderson/Chris Verner) Tyler and Chris’s video also received Best of Show award for projects at district. At state, Tyler and Chris took Superior rating (blue ribbon) and Hileigh and Andrew took Excellent rating (red ribbon).
[Electronics] Electronics students advancing to State competition:
Brandon Kamphaus, 2nd place Electronics Technical Information
Kyle Bowen, 3rd place Electronics Technical Information
Kyle Uhlig, prepared speech
About SkillsUSA
Texas SkillsUSA is a non-profit Youth organization which facilitates Trade and Industry Education, enhances curriculum and involves all students. Students develop essential skills such as communication and teamwork. They also gain a competitive edge in the work force. Teachers benefit as well by enhancing their occupational education programs, improve attitudes in the classroom and gain local business support and participation.
Vocational-technical education, the School-to-Career initiative, and many other movements in education and training reform have searched for an elusive but key bridge-how to have an active partnership between public education and private business. SkillsUSA has been that bridge in Texas since 1948 and nationally since 1965. VICA changed its name to SkillsUSA on July 4, 1999 to meet the needs of Corporate America. SkillsUSA is a national student organization that works directly with business and industry to maintain American productivity, quality and competitiveness. There are more than 1000 Texas SkillsUSA chapters at public schools and trade/technical schools. Texas SkillsUSA serves nearly 15,500 student and professional members who are enrolled in trade, technical, industrial and health occupations programs.
Through a proven system that produces quality-trained, well-rounded, entry-level employees, Texas SkillsUSA brings together educators, administrators, corporate America, labor organizations, trade associations and government. The result is a coordinated effort that addresses America's need for a globally competitive, educated and skilled work force.
In addition, SkillsUSA teaches the importance of developing leadership skills, positive attitudes and pride in workmanship. Texas SkillsUSA students associate schoolwork with real work. Texas SkillsUSA prepares students for employment by introducing them to corporate quality culture. Texas SkillsUSA emphasizes respect for the dignity of work, high standards in trade ethics, superior workmanship, quality and safety. |
