North Lamar High School students demonstrated their technical skills and career readiness at the recent SkillsUSA competition, earning multiple top finishes and advancing to the State level in several events.
Chris Stevenson placed 1st in Automotive Service, earning a spot at the State competition. Teammate Kyden Holder also advanced after placing 2nd in Automotive Service, marking his second time qualifying for State. The two will compete side by side representing North Lamar in the automotive category.
In the healthcare division, Tyler Reaves placed 2nd in Health Care Skills, securing his third trip to the State SkillsUSA competition. Reaves will also return to State alongside Cole Carroll as the duo competes for the second consecutive year in the two-person Emergency Medical Technician contest.
Christian Walls earned 3rd place in Marine Technology and has been invited to attend the State competition as a spectator and participate in the written test portion of the event.
SkillsUSA competitions showcase students’ abilities in real-world career and technical fields, allowing them to demonstrate the hands-on skills they have developed in the classroom.
In addition to student success, the North Lamar community is also celebrating one of its alumni. Rusty Brown, a former North Lamar student and SkillsUSA member, has been selected to coach WorldSkills for Automotive Service. The team will compete in events across the United States, Canada, and Australia, culminating in the final international competition in Shanghai, China.
North Lamar High School’s Career and Technical Education programs continue to prepare students with the knowledge, certifications, and real-world experience needed for future careers. The district congratulates these students for their outstanding achievements and wishes them the best as they represent North Lamar at the State SkillsUSA competition.
