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Great showing for Hartford's SkillsUSA team in Regional competition

Students from Hartford Union High School showcased their technical expertise at the SkillsUSA Regional competition, held at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Competing against students from across the region, HUHS students earned several top-tier finishes, including two first-place victories.

The following students earned medals in their categories:

First Place:

TeamWorks: Nate Weber, Charlie Kraus, and Brook Jelen

Technical Drafting: Drew Kraus

Second Place:

Promotional Bulletin Board: Paige Teske, Lydia Gault, and Megan Bingen

Electrical Wiring: Caleb Hilmer-Amundson

Medical Math: Olivia Ghorai

Medical Terminology: Liana Smithyman

These competitions serve as a platform for students to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and technical proficiency in high-demand career fields.

SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry which serves more than 330,000 member students and instructors annually. The organization provides educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the classrooms.

Photo by Hartford Union High School.