St. Clair County TEC Shines at SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta

Five St. Clair County TEC students represented Michigan at the SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta June 24-28.

Competing against their peers nationally, TEC students demonstrated their expertise in a variety of fields. Samantha Halsey (Virtual Learning Academy) and Janiah Curry (Port Huron Northern High School) placed 16th in nail care, while Hannah Plucinski (St. Clair High School) placed 24th in cosmetology. Allane Stamplis (St. Clair High School) placed 33rd in weld sculpture, and Gavin Ward (Marysville High School) placed 14th in CNC programming.

“We are extremely proud of our students who participated in the SkillsUSA National Competition,” said Lesley Murphy, TEC Director. “Their commitment, hard work and passion for their respective fields truly shone through.”

SkillsUSA is the premier showcase of America’s most qualified career and technical education students, with more than 6,000 state champions from across the United States competing in 115 skills and leadership competitions.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell