Wednesday, March 25^th was a very good day for many Tri Star students. Eight students were recognized at the 20 Under 20 Awards Banquet while six students competed in the State SkillsUSA competition in Columbus. Pictured is the SkillsUSA Health Knowledge Bowl team that won the top prize. The team consists of (l to r): Jonathon Schmitz, Seth Pierron, Allison Speck, and Emily Miller. Below are the results of the day:

20 Under 20 Award Recipients were…

Sophia DiSalvo (Celina): Interactive Media, Teacher Lisa Sheppard

Nick Laffin (Celina): Career Based Intervention, Teacher Don Berry

Hope Bruggeman (St. Henry): Graphic Communication, Teacher Ryan Turnmire

Alex Turner (St. Marys): Career Based Intervention, Teacher Scott Albers

Allison Moore (St. Marys): Health Information Technology, Teacher Lynne Ray

Seth King (St. Henry): Business Management (2017 graduate), Teacher Lynne Ray

Jaden Braun (Celina): Career Based Intervention, Teacher Don Berry

Jamie Thompson (Celina): Graphic Communication, Teacher Ryan Turnmire

Eight of the 22 award winners were Tri Star students and 20 of the 22 were career technical students. Thanks to all the teachers who took the time to nominate students for the award.

State SkillsUSA Winners were …

The Health Knowledge Bowl Team, consisting of Med Prep seniors Seth Pierron and Jonathon Schmitz (Marion Local), Emily Miller (Coldwater) and Allison Speck (St Henry), won first place and received a gold medal. The team will advance to the national competition which is held in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Their teacher is Brenda Speck.

REC Tech senior Michael Deitz (St. Marys) came in second place receiving a silver medal in the Electronics Technology competition. His teacher is Jerry Kohnen.

Precision Machining senior David Kunkler (St. Henry), also came in second place and received a silver medal in the CNC Machining competition. His teacher is Rob Menker.

Congratulations to all award winners! These are all well deserving students.