SYRACUSE, NY — Sixteen dedicated students from Sullivan BOCES' Vision Health program recently journeyed to Syracuse for the prestigious New York State SkillsUSA competition. Over the course of three days, talented individuals from across the state showcased their vocational prowess in various categories.

Representing Sullivan BOCES and Sullivan County with distinction, our students excelled in their respective competitions.

Sullivan BOCES' Health Knowledge bowl team

Among the highlights: the Health Knowledge Bowl team comprising Jillian Carlsen, Kritika Talukder, Mahi Patel and Lorna Dewitt secured an impressive second-place finish.

Cathy Delgado Flores

This year, our esteemed participants and their respective competitions include:

• Amelia Edwards(SWCS) - Animal Careers
• Rachel Yusko(SWCS)- Auto Light Maintenance Repair
• Nicholas Foley(TVCS) - Auto Service Tech
• Cathy Delgado Flores(LCS) - Cosmetology Jr
• Chase McFarland(MCS) - Criminal Justice
• Hannah Titus(MCS) - CSI
• Jeffrey Evangelista(FCS) - CSI
• Bradley BuBois(SWCS) - Culinary Arts
• Mohua Gazi(MCS) - Extended Speech
• Jillian Carlsen(LMCS) - Health Knowledge Bowl
• Kritika Talukder(MCS) - Health Knowledge Bowl
• Mahi Patel(MCS) - Health Knowledge Bowl
• Lorna Dewitt(LCS) - Health Knowledge Bowl
• Jack Krum(LCS) - Heavy Equipment 
• Alissa Dubovici(MCS) - Prepared Speech
• Cahl Darling(LMCS) - Welding

Jeffery Molusky, executive principal of the Career and Technical Education Center, expressed immense pride in the students' accomplishments. "We are incredibly proud of our students who participated in this statewide competition. Their hard work and dedication are evident, and their success is a testament to their expertise in their respective fields."

For more information on the diverse range of programs offered by the Career and Technical Education Center, visit www.scboces.org or call us at 845/295-4152. Stay updated with program highlights by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

About SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national vocational club that emphasizes leadership skills and offers students the opportunity to work together to accomplish goals. Students routinely attend and run meetings at BOCES, where they develop projects that will help them learn how to excel as leaders in the business world. An emphasis is also placed on community service, as students create projects that will help enhance the community. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. There are over 434,000 members nationwide. 

Contributed by Sullivan County BOCES.