DESCRIPTION
Who may participate: Any MTHS Sophomore, Junior or Senior enrolled in CTE classes and that is academically eligible. Past students who have successfully competed at SkillsUSA have experience in an area within the CTE field, whether it be Graphic Arts, Electronics Technology, Photography, Woodworking or something else.
What is SkillsUSA? SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force.
It is a national, nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations and industries such as Graphic Communications. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
Mission: SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high performance workers enrolled in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work—high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.
At MTHS, our SkillsUSA group competes in a written test in areas of a student’s choosing. If students qualify for the state competition, the competition takes place in April in Springfield, Illinois.
How do I sign up? Sign ups begin in November with a deadline in January. See Mrs. Dale or Mr. Stoecker for more information about this. Written Exams are held at MTHS in February. Students who qualify will attend the hands-on competition in Springfield in April. First place winners move on to compete in Kentucky in mid-June.
Why Join? Participation in the state and national level SkillsUSA competition looks looks great on a resume and/or college application, plus, the competition experience is incredible!
MTHS SkillUSA Winners (1st-3rd place)
Natalie Pettigrew
| Year | Rank | Name | Contest |
| 2010 | 1st | Brandon Noll | Graphic Communications |
| 2013 | 1st | Andrew Fandel | Electronics Technology |
| 2014 | 1st | Cristian Sauder | Electronics Technology |
| 2014 | 1st | Nicole Buttrum | Photography |
| 2014 | 2nd | Natalie Roe | Graphic Communications |
| 2014 | 3rd | Natalie Pettigrew | Interior Design |
| 2015 | 1st | Cristian Sauder | Electronics Technology |
| 2016 | 1st | Andrew Barth | Electronics Technology |
| 2016 | 1st | Sarah Hodges | Photography |
| 2016 | 3rd | Allison Brown | Photography |
| 2016 | 2nd | Lauren Pettigrew | Graphic Communications |
| 2016 | 3rd | Hunter Voss | Cabinetmaking |
| 2017 | 2nd | Hanna Rebholz | Pin Design |
| 2017 | 2nd | Faith Robertson | Graphic Communication |
| 2017 | 3rd | Emily Morgan | Photography |
| 2017 | 3rd | Tori Brinkler | Graphic (Dye) Sublimation |
| 2018 | 1st | Faith Robertson | Graphic Communication |
| 2018 | 2nd | Jade Milloy-Cobb |
Graphic Communication
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| 2018 | 1st | Jade Milloy-Cobb | B&W Photography Display |
| 2018 | 2nd | Brennen Derr | Graphic (Dye) Sublimation |
| 2018 | 3rd | Brett Manwaring | Graphic (Dye) Sublimation |
| 2018 | 3rd | Evan Charlier | Electronics Technology |
| 2019 | 1st | Sam Landau | Aviation |
| 2019 | 1st | Sam Landau | Job Skills Demonstration |
| 2019 | 1st | Evan Charlier | Electronics Technology |
| 2019 | 1st | Ashley Ray | Photography |
| 2019 | 2nd | Keegan Hartnett | Electronics Technology |
| 2019 | 2nd | Brennan Derr | Graphic Sublimation |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2019 SkillsUSA Competitors:
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who did so well at this year’s Illinois SkillsUSA state competition. Here’s how MTHS stacked up:
Electronics Technology
1st place: Evan Charlier
2nd Place: Keegan Hartnett
Graphic Imaging Sublimation:
2nd Place: Brennen Derr
Photography
1st Place: Ashley Ray
4th Place: Kassidy Griffin
8th Place: Kayla Ernenputsch
Cabinetmaking
9th Place: River Sparks
Aviation Technology
1st Place: Sam Landau
Job Skill Demonstration
1st Place: Sam Landau
Congratulations to Ashley Ray and Sam landau who went on to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.
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2018 SkillsUSA Competitors:
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who did so well at this year’s Illinois SkillsUSA state competition. Here’s how MTHS stacked up:
Graphic Communications:
1st place: Faith Roberston
2nd Place: Jade Cobb-Milloy
Graphic Sublimation:
2nd Place: Brennen Derr
3rd Place: Brett Manwaring
Electronics Technology
3rd Place: Evan Charlier
Cabinetmaking
5th Place: Paul Nauman
Congratulations to Faith Robertson who went on to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competition, June 15-29, in Louisville, Kentucky. Faith placed a very respectable 6th in the nation!
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2017 SkillsUSA Competitors:
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who did so well at this year’s
Photography
3rd Place: Emily Morgan
Logan Hickman
Nicole Easton
Graphic Communications:
2nd place: Faith Roberston
Jade Cobb-Milloy
Lauren Pettigrew
Graphic Sublimation:
3rd Place: Tori Brinkler
Pin Design:
2nd Place: Hannah Rebholz
Congratulations to Hannah Rebholz who went on to compete at the SkillsUSA National Competiton, June 19-24, in Louisville, Kentucky. Hannah placed a very respectable 18th in the nation!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NATIONAL SKILLSUSA COMPETITORS!
Andrew Barth, Sarah Hodges, and Lauren Pettigrew represented MTHS in Louisville, Kentucky, in June at the National SkillsUSA competition. They competed against other state winners throughout the nation. Andrew placed 14th, Sarah placed 19th and Lauren placed 18th in their competitions. Great job, guys! We are so proud of you!
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GREAT JOB AT ILLINOIS SKILLSUSA COMPETITION!
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who did so well at this year’s Illinois SkillsUSA state competition. Here’s how MTHS stacked up:
Electronics Technology:
1st place: Andrew Barth
4th place: Colin Flavin
5th place: John Crotteau
Photography:
1st place: Sarah Hodges
3rd place: Allison Brown
4th place: Emily Morgan
Graphic Communications:
2nd place: Lauren Pettigrew
Cabinetmaking:
3rd place: Hunter Voss
Congratulations also to Ashlyn Offenback, Grant Hammer, Zander Serrine, Richie Harris and Lynette Mientus who also competed and did well in their contests!
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Photography Study Notes
Blending Photos in Photoshop
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