Five Columbia High School students earned medals at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition on March 16 at Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and the Stratton Air National Guard Base.

During the day-long event, students enrolled in technical programs through their local BOCES competed in events such as servicing automobiles, preparing dinners, and styling hair. There was also a competition in job skill demonstration, related technical math, and prepared speech.

Congratulations to the following students!

SkillsUSA Regional Competition

1st Place

  • Mark Monthie – Related Technical Math (Qualified for NYS SkillsUSA Competition)

2nd Place

  • Christian Cirincione – HVAC

3rd Place

  • Zoe Jaeger – Cosmetology Sr
  • Mia Hart – Crime Scene Investigation
  • Shawn Hoag – Crime Scene Investigation

Mark Monthie at Skills USA Regional Competition

Mark Monthie
1st Place – Related Technical Math (Qualified for NYS SkillsUSA Competition)

Christian Cirincione at SkillsUSA regional competition

Christian Cirincione
2nd Place – HVAC

Zoe Jaeger at SkillsUSA regional competition

Zoe Jaeger
3rd Place – Cosmetology Sr

Mia Hart and Shawn Hoag at SkillsUSA regional competitionMia Hart
3rd Place – Crime Scene Investigation

Shawn Hoag
3rd Place – Crime Scene Investigation