Despite sub-zero temperatures delaying the start of the SkillsUSA Council District 11 Championships on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, LCTI students delivered outstanding performances against their competitors.
Emmaus High School students earned 1st and 2nd place honors, demonstrating technical excellence that impressed both judges and spectators at the 39th annual event. LCTI gold medalists qualified for advancement to the SkillsUSA state competition, scheduled for this spring in Hershey.
Hosted at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex, the championships attracted hundreds of students from seven schools across five counties. Competitors showcased their skills in various individual and team contests, from advertising design to welding. The event, sponsored by numerous Lehigh Valley businesses, challenges students to apply their knowledge in scenarios that reflect real-world workplace demands.
Please join us in congratulating the following Emmaus High School students who placed for each SkillsUSA contest :
2nd place: Nesly Alacron, Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
1st place: Brynn Clark, Cosmetology
Cosmetology
2nd place: Austin Derr, Electrical Construction Wiring
Electrical Technology
1st place: Jose Figueroa, Automotive Refinishing Technology
Auto Collision Repair Technology
1st place: Brooklyn Hause, Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
1st place: James Leap, Crime Scene Investigation – Team
Criminal Justice
2nd place: Isabella Marrucca-Kodis, First Aid/CPR
Health & Medical Sciences
2nd place: Zachary O’Steen, Criminal Justice – Team
Criminal Justice