Press Release

Contact Lindi Forbes

Director Public Relations

Labette Community College

620-820-1212

 

SkillsUSA Competes at State Competition

 

The Labette Community College SkillsUSA organization recently returned from a state competition. SkillsUSA focuses on Career/Technical Programs for students. Students will learn leadership and employability skills along with competing at local, state and national levels. 

 

The LCC SkillsUSA Chapter earned several awards  from the SkillsUSA State competitions:

• Computer Maintenance Technology, Nate Pope – Bronze Medal (3^rd place)
• Promotional Bulletin Board, Sherry Simpson & Stacy Daugherty – Silver Medal (2^nd place)
• Extemporary Speaking, Pete Reynolds – Gold Medal (1^st place)
• Job Interview, Lucy Mwanzia – Gold Medal (1^st place)
• The LCC Chapter was awarded the 2008 Kan Do Chapter Award - Gold
• The LCC Chapter was awarded a plaque from the State recognized chartered as an Official Chapter
• Becky Warren was awarded a plaque of Appreciation for supporting Local State Parliamentarian Officer, Pete Reynolds
• Seven advisors from LCC & one business & industry member was awarded 1 year certificates & pins for Professional involvement with SkillsUSA; Becky Warren, Jack Burke, Delyna Bohnenblust, Jeff Sevart, Linda Moore, Lucille McCune, Mary Jaegar, and Tiffany Jarman.

 

Gold Medalist, Pete Reynolds & Lucy Mwanzia will travel to the National Competition, June 22-28 in Kansas City. Both students are enrolled in the Allied Health Departments. Reynolds is in the Nursing Program and Mwanzia will begin this summer in the Radiography Program.