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Huntsville, Ala. – Drake State Technical
College had several students to win awards during the 2008 Skills USA
National Competitions in Kansas City, Missouri. Skills USA is a national
non-profit organization which ensures a skilled workforce through
partnerships between students, teachers, and industry.
The Skills USA competition enables students
to demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. Winners receive gold,
silver and bronze medals in an awards ceremony similar to the Olympics.
The following students were named winners
at the competition:
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Theo Walston, industrial
electronics major - gold medal, computer maintenance technology
competition
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Trophy Thompson, engineering
graphics major - gold medal, architectural drafting competition
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Brandon Hydrick, industrial
electronics major- silver medal, electronics application competition
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Levi Shareck, industrial
electronics major- silver medal, technical computer applications
competition
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Nicholas Ksepka, industrial
electronics major-bronze medal, computer maintenance technology
competition
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Anthony Harris, industrial
electronics major-bronze medal, electronics technology competition
Additionally, Walston took and passed the CompTIA A+
Certification examination to become A+ certified.
At the national level Skills USA
Championships, over 4,600 students compete in 84 occupational and
leadership skill areas.
Ben Battle, cosmetology
instructor; Nicole Bell, cosmetology instructor ; Nina Bullock,
engineering graphics instructor; Michelle Cunningham, computer
technology instructor; Christine Davis, electronics instructor; and Fred
Pruitt, welding instructor all served as advisors for the 2008 Drake
team.
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