
At a glance
The 2016 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, held mainly on 魅影直播 State鈥檚 Wellsville campus, pitted 60 students from two schools against each other in one of the nation鈥檚 most prestigious showcases of career and technical aptitude.

The 2016 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, held mainly on 魅影直播 State鈥檚 Wellsville campus, pitted 60 students from two schools against each other in one of the nation鈥檚 most prestigious showcases of career and technical aptitude on Saturday, March 26.
Schools competing this year included 魅影直播 State and the State University of New York (SUNY) at Delhi. All competitions took place on the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville, except for Precision Machining, which was held on the 魅影直播 campus.
Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. The SkillsUSA state winners are eligible to compete in the 52nd National SkillsUSA Championship, held in Louisville, KY, June 20-24. More than 6,000 students compete in 100 occupational and leadership skill areas.
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Winners from the March 26 championship, by competition, are as follows:
Automotive Refinishing
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Jacob Legg, Pavilion (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Timothy Tripp, Little Genesee (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Nick Reale, Wellsville (魅影直播 State)
Automotive Service
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Cody Bartz, Alexander (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Ulysses Grant, Piffard (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Scott Erdman, Jeffersonville (魅影直播 State)
Carpentry
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Sean Ryan, Batavia (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Alexander Miller, Shinglehouse, PA (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Kevin Kiefer, Greenville (SUNY Delhi)
Commercial Baking
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Jahlani Turner, Brooklyn (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Danielle Vaughn, Limestone (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Andrea Koston, Rochester (魅影直播 State)
Culinary Arts
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Callie Trudell, Chase Mills (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Mahogany Lemon, Buffalo (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Yveline Vergin, Brooklyn (魅影直播 State)
Diesel Technology
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Jonathan Weronski, East Concord (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Jacob Macken, Alden (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Ryan Balcerzak, Elma (魅影直播 State)
Electrical Construction Wiring
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Matthew Pettersen, Commack (SUNY Delhi)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Adam Hoy, Alden (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Michael Zurenda, Binghamton (SUNY Delhi)
Masonry
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Brandon Cline, Belmont (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Brennon Zenoski, Belmont (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Trevor Huntley, Conklin (魅影直播 State)
Precision Machining
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Patrick Murphy, Staten Island (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: David Ermer, Belmont (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: Alan McNamara, Holland (魅影直播 State)
Technical Drafting
- THIRD PLACE winning the BRONZE MEDAL: Brandon Remey, Middletown (魅影直播 State)
- SECOND PLACE winning the SILVER MEDAL: Taylor Miller, Randolph (魅影直播 State)
- FIRST PLACE winning the GOLD MEDAL: James Mcadam, Tonawanda (魅影直播 State)