At a glance
Trevor Huntley, masonry, Conklin, earned a bronze medal in the masonry category for placing third against competitors from across the country. Andrea Koston, culinary arts: baking, production and management, Rochester, also earned a top 10 national finish, coming in fifth place in the commercial baking category.
After winning honors at the state level this past April, Alfred State students brought home national awards from the world’s largest showcase of skilled trades, the 52nd annual National SkillsUSA Championship.
Trevor Huntley, masonry, Conklin, earned a bronze medal in the masonry category for placing third against competitors from across the country. Andrea Koston, culinary arts: baking, production and management, Rochester, also earned a top 10 national finish, coming in fifth place in the commercial baking category.
Dr. Craig Clark, vice president for Economic Development, said, “The SkillsUSA competition is a national event where students have the opportunity to compete with the best in the USA in their trade. Our students have done well over the years, and obtaining a third in the nation in masonry and a fifth in commercial baking showcases both our students and the programs at Alfred State.”
Held June 20-24 in Louisville, KY, the championship was the highlight of the National Leadership and Skills Conference, which featured more than 15,000 students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 600 national corporations, trade associations, businesses, and labor unions. The championship included 100 hands-on skill and leadership competitions.
Representing Alfred State in addition to Huntley and Koston were Ryan Balcerzak, heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician, Elma; Scott Erdman, automotive service technician, Jeffersonville; Mahogany Lemon, culinary arts: baking, production and management, Buffalo; James McAdam, drafting/CAD, North Tonawanda; and Timothy Tripp, autobody repair, Little Genesee.
Pictured is masonry student Trevor Huntley, of Conklin, center, who finished third in the masonry category at the 52nd annual National SkillsUSA Championship in Louisville, KY, along with Dr. Craig Clark, Alfred State vice president for Economic Development, left, and Alfred State President Dr. Skip Sullivan.