Delaware SkillsUSA logo

Delaware’s Highly Skilled Students Honored by SkillsUSA in Louisville

Highly skilled students and advisors from across Delaware attended the 54th annual National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference from June 24-29, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Delaware students represented our state in competitive events that such as: Architectural Drafting, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Carpentry, Computer Programming, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electronics Technology, Extemporaneous Speaking, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Industrial Motor Controls, Information Technology, Masonry, Plumbing, Prepared Speech, Technical Math, Welding, and more.

Highlights include:

  • A delegation of 83 students and advisors from 6 schools represented Delaware in national competition.
  • Delaware students earned Top 10 national honors.
  • Eight students honored as national medalists.  Gold Medalist: Ashish D’Souza (Computer Programming); Bronze Medalist(s):Chase Albright, Ryan Bradley, Sydney Gross, and Hannah Wolk (Broadcast News Production); Robert Bell (Internetworking); and Alex Colon Perez (Sheet Metal).

 

Top 10 National Placement:

1st place            Computer Programming                                  Ashish D’Souza of POLYTECH High School

3rd place            Broadcast News Production                           Chase Albright, Ryan Bradley, Sydney Gross & Hannah Wolk of Sussex Tech High School

3rd place            Internetworking                                                Robert Bell of POLYTECH High School

3rd place            Sheet Metal                                                       Alex Colon Perez of Delcastle Tech High School

4th place            Audio Radio Production                                  Jacob Hoffpauir & Josh Hoffpauir of Sussex Tech High School

6th place            Advertising Design                                           Haley Norwood of Sussex Tech High School

7th place            Career Pathways Human Services                 Denise Garcia Alonzo, Courtney Respes & Alyssa Todd of Delcastle Tech High School

7th place            Welding Sculpture                                            Savion Hollis of Delcastle Tech High School

7th place            Industrial Motor Control                                 William Shaha of St. Georges Technical High School

8th place            Television (Video) Production                        Abigail Drummond and Julia Hardy of Sussex Tech High School

 

Participating Schools:

  • Delcastle
  • Hodgson
  • Howard
  • POLYTECH
  • St. Georges
  • Sussex Tech

 

Delaware SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) dedicated to students who are interested in pursuing their future in technical careers. Through SkillsUSA, members have the opportunity to participate in career focused competitive events, take part in community service work, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and at the national level. SkillsUSA incorporates curricular and co-curricular experiences to emphasize the importance of knowledge, leadership, skill development, and teamwork. To learn more about Delaware SkillsUSA, please visit: https://delawareskillsusa.org/ or contact Mike Fitzgerald by phone at: 302.735.4015 or by email at: [email protected].

Evelyn Mazaba-Gonzaga

Delcastle Technical High School

[email protected]

Devin Jones

Delcastle Technical High School

I’m an upcoming senior at Delcastle Technical High School and thrilled to represent Delaware SkillsUSA as a 2026-2027 State Officer. During my service, I seek to encourage more members to get involved in SkillsUSA. My experiences in SkillsUSA have helped me understand how strong leadership can positively influence a team and create opportunities for others to succeed. It is my intention to lead by example, for I believe actions are stronger than words.

[email protected]

Mark Smith

Delcastle Technical High School

I’m going into my junior year at Delcastle Tech. High School, and I’m proud to represent Delaware SkillsUSA as a state officer. I’m happy to serve with my peers, and I hope to expand my knowledge and leave a positive impact on the team. With the skills and experience I gain, I have a goal to run for national office next year. I’m eager to face challenges and create meaningful connections throughout the year. For the 2026-2027 year, I hope to expand understanding of the framework for students involved with SkillsUSA, as the skills in the framework set students up for lifelong-careers.

[email protected]

Bianca Vazquez

Polytech Highschool

I am currently a rising senior at Polytech High School and I am honored to currently be serving as a SkillsUSA state officer. In this chapter I will commit to getting more people involved in Skills and truly make sure people know what SkillsUSA is.This will ensure more people have career readiness towards their future. I am very happy to be representing the state of Delaware and to be gaining knowledge to pass down to my peers.I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to making a lasting impact within my community.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. [email protected]

Juliette Carman

Polytech Highschool

I am currently a rising senior attending POLYTECH Highschool and it is my first year proudly serving as a Delaware State Officer for SkillsUSA. With this title comes great responsibility, so I will exhaust every effort to make sure I represent and advocate for every career and technical education student in my state. My main goal for the 2026-2027 season is to get more people involved in SkillsUSA. The more students and my chapter can get informed about the goals of our organization, the more people we can help become career-ready individuals in the workforce. I believe some of my most valuable contributions to my team are my problem solving skills and my ability to connect with others and make connections. This responsibility is something that I am very grateful for and will use my passion for SkillsUSA as a foundation of my service.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. [email protected].

Jacob Madden

Polytech Highschool

I  am a rising senior at Polytech High School and currently serve as a Delaware SkillsUSA State Officer, representing career and technical education students across Delaware. In this role, I collaborate with student leaders, educators, and industry partners while strengthening my leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills. I take pride in representing my peers and helping inspire students to grow personally, professionally, and as future leaders. In addition,I am a hardworking, dedicated, and driven individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. I strive to make a positive impact in every role I take on and am always eager to embrace new challenges, develop new skills, and create meaningful opportunities for growth.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. [email protected].