Crowder College Students Perform Exceptionally During SkillsUSA Competition

(Neosho, MO) – Several area high school and college students in Crowder College’s technical education (CTE) programs spent the month of February demonstrating their learned skills in a competitive format.

SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students. Through the program, these students are empowered to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members, which directly aligns with the vision and mission of Crowder College. For area high school students who participate, the program helps prepare them to further their education, or be able to hit the ground running in a career following their high school graduation. SkillsUSA is described as America’s proud champion of the skilled trades.

“Crowder College CTE students competing in SkillsUSA are showcasing the expertise and hands-on skills they’ve gained through their CTE programs at Crowder,” states Dana Cobb, Assistant Director of CTE. “These valuable skills set them up for in-demand careers locally and nationwide. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication, hard work, and commitment to becoming the best version of themselves.”

The district competitions, held throughout the month of February, took place in Joplin, Carthage, and Lamar. Students who placed first or second in their contests are eligible to attend the Missouri SkillsUSA State Conference and Competition in April 2025. The majority of the participating high school students attend East Newton, Diamond, Neosho, McDonald County, and Seneca School Districts.

The following lists the students, whether they are in high school or college, as well as their results from the competition:

Interactive Application and Video Development (Secondary)

• First Place: Cade Courtney and Kaden Huckeba

Health Knowledge Bowl (Secondary)

• First Place Team: Helen Mawi (State Sub Allyson Fry), Jaelynn Schriever (State Sub Brianna Clark), Alexis Ward, and Kadi Sesay
• Second Place Team: Cambry Long, Mina Merriman, Angelica Roderiquez, and Kevin Blancas

First Aid/CPR (Secondary)

• First Place: Jaelynn Schriver
• Second Place: Hunter Williams
• Third Place: Chandler Mountford

Basic Health Care (Secondary)

• Second Place: Bridget Andon
• Third Place: Helen Mawi

Diesel (Secondary)

• First Place: Owen Hunsaker
• Third Place: Max Compton

Diesel (Post-Secondary)

• Second Place: Alex Jons

TeamWorks (Secondary)

• First Place Team: Luis Rangel, Brayden Roark, Roper Shaner, and Daniel Weiss

Welding (Secondary)

• First Place: Gary Jones
• Third Place: Caleb Harrington

About Crowder College: 

Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.

Reference:

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