Students representing the Jeff Tech Vikings delivered an impressive showing at the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, earning top placements across a wide range of technical, creative, and career-focused events.

After weeks—and in many cases months—of preparation, students competed against peers from across the region, showcasing hands-on skills, professionalism, and determination. Their results reflect not only individual talent, but also the strength of the school’s career and technical education programs.

District Competition Results

Advertising Design
Isabella Rockwell – 3rd Place
Samantha Sprankle – 2nd Place

Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
Chase Smith – 1st Place

Automotive Refinishing Technology
Deagen Huey – 1st Place

Baking & Pastry Arts
Elise Webster – 1st Place

Customer Service
Brady Hornburg – 2nd Place

Diesel Equipment Technology
Samuel Frost – 3rd Place

HVAC & Refrigeration
Devin Kelly – 3rd Place

Job Interview
Jayda Alderton Sierzega – 2nd Place

Precision Machining
Jacob Rice – 3rd Place

Photography
Erika Gardner – 1st Place

Pin Design
Baylee Moore – 1st Place

Related Technical Math
Clayton Patterson – 3rd Place

T-Shirt Design
Glenn Gamble – 3rd Place

Welding
Ian Smith – 1st Place

Welding Fabrication
Braxton Verdill, Maddox Young, and Les Hoch – 1st Place

Welding Sculpture
Anthony Haines – 1st Place

Welding Sculpture (Post-Secondary)
Molly Nolf – 1st Place

Advancing To The SkillsUSA State Competition

All first-place district winners will advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition, joined by several students who qualified directly for the state level:

Audio Production
Brennan Stephens and Alexander Raybuck

Digital Cinema
Maison Kuntz and Quintin LaBorde

Entrepreneurship
Amaya Ryans, Jalee Auge, Abigail Adkins, and Molly Peterson

Quiz Bowl
Lorne Dinger, Nicole Weible, Deagan States, Jared Magness, Rio Levenduski, and Kairi Henry

Video Production
Domonique Wilson and Samantha Ellinger

These students have dedicated countless hours to sharpening their skills, and their success at districts is a testament to their hard work and commitment. As they prepare for the next level of competition, the entire community is encouraged to cheer them on.