C-RCS Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Regional Competition
Cobleskill-Richmondville students demonstrated outstanding skill and professionalism at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition, held recently in Albany. This year’s competition was the largest to date, with approximately 450 students participating from across the region.
C-RCS was well represented, with seven students earning top-three finishes in their respective competitions—an impressive accomplishment in such a competitive field.
Leading the group was junior Olivia VanEvera, who earned 1st place in Job Interview. Olivia, a student in the BOCES Welding and Metal Fabrication program, showcased exceptional communication and career-readiness skills to take the top honor. The first place winners and other medal winners earned their way to the state SkillsUSA competition in Syracuse next month.
Several other students also earned recognition for their competitions:
Second Place:
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Kilie Palmatier – Early Childhood Education (BOCES Early Childhood Education)
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Marley Wayman – Criminal Justice (BOCES Criminal Justice)
Third Place:
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Payton Schuyler, along with teammates Rosemary Harrington (Schalmont) and Brianna Bailey (Duanesburg) – Promotional Bulletin Board
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McKenzie Tansey (BOCES Criminal Justice), along with teammates Riley VanDenburgh (Schalmont) and Isaiah Ferguson (Schoharie) – Crime Scene Investigation
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Joanna McCann – Cosmetology (Junior) (BOCES Cosmetology)
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Brody Gallagher – Diesel Equipment Technology (BOCES Diesel Technology)
The SkillsUSA competition highlights students’ abilities in career and technical education fields, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and real-world skills that prepare them for future careers.
Cobleskill-Richmondville is proud of all students who participated and congratulates those who placed for their outstanding achievements.
All C-RCS Participants:
Connor Testa, Auto Service Technology, BOCES Automotive Trades Technology
Brody Gallagher, Diesel Equipment Technology, BOCES Diesel Technology
Kylee-Lynn Rios, Automotive Trades Technology
Joanna McCann, Cosmetology Junior, BOCES Cosmetology
McKenzie Tansey, CSI Team, BOCES Criminal Justice
Marley Wayman, Criminal Justice, BOCES Criminal Justice
Kilie Palmatier, Early Childhood Education, BOCES Early Childhood Education
Caylee Faulkner, Early Childhood Education, BOCES Early Childhood Education
Jackson Ryder, Electrical Construction Wiring, BOCES Electrical Trades Technology
Dylan Gallagher, Heavy Equipment Operations, BOCES HERO
Lydia Waage, Heavy Equipment Operations, BOCES HERO
Liam Perry, Heavy Equipment Operations, BOCES HERO
Olivia VanEvera, Job Interview, BOCES Welding and Metal Fabrication
Payton Schuyler, Promotional Bulletin Board
Security Corp Volunteer (Criminal Justice): Savanna Rode
House of Delegate Representatives:
Katherine Koon, Building Trades
Sarah Gingell, Building Trades
Madison Czechowski, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Technology
