IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY SKILLSUSA STUDENTS COMPETE AND WIN AT STATE COMPETITION

Released by Idaho State University College of Technology

4/14/11

Written By: Angela Askey, (208) 282-3216

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY SKILLSUSA STUDENTS COMPETE AND WIN AT STATE COMPETITION

Pocatello - Idaho State University College of Technology SkillsUSA
Chapter members recently returned from the SkillsUSA state leadership
and skills conference in Boise. Competitors representing high schools
and colleges from throughout the state competed in more than forty
competitions.

The following ISU chapter members received medals at the state
competition. Gold medal winners will travel to Kansas City, Missouri,
in June to represent ISU at the national competition.

Aircraft - Aviation Maintenance:
Gold - Abraham Whiting
Silver - Jason Ridenour & Dell Durrant
Bronze - Robert Franks

CNC Milling:
Gold - Jake Jackson

Precision Machining:
Silver - Jared Cotter

Automotive Service:
Gold - Keith Zitterkopf

Related Technical Math:
Silver - Keith Zitterkopf

ACRR - Quiz Bowl:
Silver - Sergio Oblea, Autumn Mason, Jeff Lane, Darren Webb, Hollie Wood

ITS - PC Repair:
Gold - Brady Anderson
Silver - Brian Hunt

Job Interview:
Silver - Spencer Sessions

SkillsUSA is a national organization which provides quality
educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork,
citizenship and character development. It builds and enforces
self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills, emphasizing
total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills,
life-long education and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also
promotes an understanding of the free enterprise system and
involvement in community service activities.

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