The Keller Center for Advanced Learning had 37 students advance to the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference on April 4-6 in Corpus Christi.
SkillsUSA is currently one of the largest Career and Technical Student Organizations nationwide. This year, the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference hosted over 5,000 students from around the state of Texas.
KCAL students competed in the IT, Graphics, Construction, and Law pathways. Harrison Malone and Melania Kostanyan will advance to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on June 24-28 in Atlanta.
Congratulations to all the SkillsUSA state qualifiers:
Information Technology
Kristen Henderson, Sponsor
Harrison Malone - Internet of things Smart Homes | Gold medal *Advanced to national contest
Hadi Shahzad and Hannah Nikkel - Cybersecurity | Silver medal
Elijah Hildebrand, Ethan Evans, Harrison Malone - Esports | Silver medal
Temitope Olu-Osinowo, Isabella Beste, Logan Phillips - Esports | Bronze medal
Logan Phillips - Information Technology Services
Hayden Sangosina - Internet of things Smart Homes
Ethan Evans, Conner Carrington, Jackson Foss, Hayden Sangosina, Hadi Shahzad - IT Quiz Bowl | Gold medal, $10k scholarship winners to TSTC
Hayden Sangosina - Technical Computer Application
SkillsUSA IT - 2024 State Qualifiers
Graphics
Daniel Gambero, Sponsor
Gabriel Franco, Sophia Tuano - Advertising Design
Max Lester, Morgan Hall - Graphics Sublimation
SkillsUSA Graphics - 2024 State Qualifiers
Construction
Michael Bradley & Louis Vasquez, Sponsors
Jaiden Bennett - Cabinetmaking
Broden Slansky - Masonry
Jonathan Linares - Masonry
Law
Stacy Martin & Stephen Gochal, Sponsors
Vania Bigirimana - Job Interview | Silver medal
Melania Kostanyan - Criminal Justice | Gold medal *Advanced to national contest
Emeliana Velliquette, Rachel Wu - Crime Scene Model | Excellence State Rating
Emeliana Velliquette - Criminal Justice Display | Very Good State Rating
Piper Cowart, Mina Ezzat, Jonair Hani, Thomas Huret, Karam Saadalla, Zamiah Walker, Rachel Wu - Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl | Final Top Five Teams
Bhawani KC, Sophie Pacheco, Rachel Wu - Crime Scene Investigation
Emeliana Velliquette - Customer Service
Olivia Taylor, Bhawani KC, Kennedi Paschal - Emblem Ceremony
Zamiah Walker, Thomas Guder - Extemporaneous Speaking
Piper Cowart, Anaahat Kaur, Olivia Taylor - Forensic Science Team
Piper Cowart - Prepared Speech
Mina Ezzat, Thomas Guder, Thomas Huret, Karam Saadalla - Tactical Response Team
SkillsUSA Law - 2024 State Qualifiers
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. They are America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. Their mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
