Students from Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) recently showcased their talents at the annual Oklahoma SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Tulsa. Representing a wide range of career and technical education programs, MATC students joined competitors from across the state to participate in more than 100 skill-based and leadership contests.
The following MATC students earned statewide recognition for their outstanding performances and were invited on stage to receive medals during the conference’s awards ceremony.
Blanchard: Ayden Dobbels, Gold, Diesel Equipment Technology (Medium/ Heavy Diesel Service Technician) Elijah Morrison, Gold, Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Officer) Jordan Ellington, Silver, Small Engine Parts ID (Facility Maintenance) Dibble: Timmy Mote, Gold, Small Engine Parts ID (Facility Maintenance) Timmy Mote, Silver, Financial Fitness (Facility Maintenance) Lexington: Mariela Ocampo, Gold, Horticulture (Horticulture Technician) Kristana Higgins, Silver, Floral Design (Horticulture Technician) Lindsay: Matthew Nunley, Gold, Zero Turning Radius Mower (Facility Maintenance) Newcastle: Aliyahna Dunn, Gold, Floral Design (Horticulture Technician) Kayah Saldana, Bronze, Horticulture (Horticulture Technician) Noble: Bailey Beaman, Gold, Customer Service (Horticulture Technician) Matthew Achemire & Adryan Henderson, Silver, Audio-Radio Production (Multimedia Specialist) Scott Gibbons, Silver, Sheet Metal (HVAC Technician) Samuel Morgan, Silver, Horticulture (Horticulture Technician) Melissa Blankenship, Silver (postsecondary), Job Demonstration (Equine Production) Jaylynn Hodges, Bronze, Floral Design (Horticulture Technician) Pauls Valley: Kennedy Cantrell, Silver, Carpet Maintenance (Facility Maintenance) Emiliano Salinas, Silver, Zero Turning Radius Mower (Facility Maintenance) Purcell: Seth Waitman, Gold (postsecondary), Standard Riding Mower (Facility Maintenance) Franklin Linker, Bronze, Information Technology Services (Cyber Security) Stratford: Victor Hawkins, Gold, Standard Riding Mower (Facility Maintenance) Washington: Axel Boggs, Gold, Manual Machining (CNC Machinist) Z oey Lawrence, Gold, Job Demonstration A (Horticulture Technician) Dakota Baker, Bronze, Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Officer) Wayne: Gary Williams, Silver, Standard Riding Mower (Facility Maintenance) Students Bailey Beaman, Axel Boggs, Ayden Dobbels, Zoey Lawrence, and Elijah Morrison will represent MATC at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, taking place June 23-27 in Atlanta, Georgia.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to develop strong career and leadership skills. It partners with the Oklahoma CareerTech System to support trade and industry education programs offered in high schools and technology centers throughout the state.
