About 120 Thomas Edison High School of Technology students participated in the SkillsUSA state competition in Carroll County. Among the accomplishments:
- Edison was recognized as a Chapter of Excellence and received a Bronze Medal for Chapter of Distinction.
- Genevieve Swisher, automotive collision and repair teacher at Edison, was recognized as Region 5 Advisor of the Year.
- Edison students won Gold in eight events, Silver in 10 events and Bronze in 14 events. In total, Edison students won 39 medals.
Gold medal winners will advance to the national competition in Atlanta in June. The students, their high schools and their winning categories were:
- Emily Lobo, Wheaton, Job Skill Demo A
- Leonardo Fernandes, Albert Einstein, Electrical Construction Wiring
- Joanna Quijada, Wheaton, Architectural Drafting
- Christian Ricks, James Hubert Blake, Extemporaneous Speaking
- Mathias Ocana, Walt Whitman, Carpentry
- Isis-Gaia Valiphanh, Northwood, Nail Care
- Bhavi Vaghani, Blen Worede and Sarah Tadesse, Wheaton, Career Pathways Showcase-Healthcare
- Devin Cammack, Richard Montgomery, T-Shirt Design
Courtesy MCPS
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