Local Pride: Crowder College Students Excel at State Skills USA, Advance to Nationals

Students from Crowder College, including both high school and college attendees, participated in the state Skills USA competition in Neosho, MO. Several students won gold medals, qualifying them for the national conference in Atlanta from June 24-28. The competition showcased student skills in various technical disciplines.

In the high school category, Calvin Zuniga and Hasler Lopez won in Mechatronics Secondary, and Allyson Fry in Medical Terminology. At the college level, Christopher Alexander and Coy Harper competed in Mechatronics, and the Welding Fabrication Team, consisting of Austin Popovits, Tyler Kinsley, and Blake Irwin, also qualified for nationals.

The competition also acknowledged achievements in areas without national equivalents. Students from Neosho High School and Seneca High School won the Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl. Levi Leavitt and Nicholas Stephens stood out in Diesel Equipment Tech Information at the college level.

Crowder College's Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) supports students from five local school districts and homeschools, preparing them for future careers by offering technical education courses. This is part of Crowder College's effort to develop skilled professionals and responsible citizens.

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