Local Triumph at SkillsUSA 2024: CCC Students Shine with Top Awards

The SkillsUSA 2024 State Competition took place in Greensboro, NC, from April 23 to 25, 2024. CCC participated with 37 students, and 17 of them won awards in various categories. This reflects the thorough preparation and expertise of the participants.

In the Nursing category, Summer Mosteller won first place, with Ashley Buckton taking second. In Barbering, Micah Webber and Paul Xiong secured the first and second places, respectively. These results show CCC students' strong performance in healthcare and vocational skills.

The Cosmetology category included subcategories like Hair Coloring, Natural Hair, and Beginner levels. Alexa Ramsey and Alexis Hillegass placed fourth in general Cosmetology. Megan Mitchell and Cecilia Short were recognized in the Hair Coloring subcategory. Students from Crest HS and Shelby HS also achieved top placements in the high school division for Fantasy Hair and Makeup, and Color categories.

Other achievements included first place in the Criminal Justice category by Wendy Ricker, Ashely Hillman, and Rebecca Lewis. In technical fields, Justice Fussell and Luke Scism excelled in Welding, while Alex Gelot and Tucker Ivie performed well in CNC 3-Axis Milling Programming.

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