The Greene Technology Center is proud to announce that our team of skilled students have brought home six first place gold medals from the 2023 SkillsUSA State Conference, which was held April 16th-19th in Chattanooga.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that aims to empower students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. The State Conference is an annual event that brings together students from all over the state to compete in various technical and leadership skill competitions. This year had over 2,150 people in attendance, with students competing in over 113 contests.
Our team of students, who have been preparing for months, represented the Greene Technology Center at the conference and showcased their exceptional skills in their respective competitions. The following students won medals in their respective categories:
Cody Coulston, Gold Medal in CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer (2x State Champion)
Natalie Lowe, Gold Medal in Automotive Refinishing Technology (2nd Place in 2022)
Ben Varney, Gold Medal in CNC 2-Axis Turning Programmer
Mason Ramsey, Gold Medal in CNC Programmer
John Carter, Gold Medal in Customer Service
Owen Mallonee, Gold Medal in Electrical Construction Wiring
Tyler Morrison, Bronze Medal in Collision Repair Technology
Cody Coulston, one of the gold medalists, shared his excitement about the win, saying, “It’s an incredible feeling to see our hard work pay off. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our skills and represent the Greene Technology Center. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our teachers.”
Natalie Lowe, another one of the gold medalists, shared her excitement about the win, saying “We worked hard all year to get ready for this competition and my work-based learning experience also helped with my confidence and skills. I was just so happy when they called my name for first place.”
Mason Ramsey, another one of the gold medalists, shared his excitement about the win, saying “It felt good to hear my name called, really felt like I accomplished something special.’ ‘My teacher really prepared me, and it showed, I’m hoping to get in the top twenty at nationals.”
The Greene Technology Center is proud of the students’ achievements and acknowledges their dedication and commitment to their craft. We also extend our gratitude to the SkillsUSA organization and conference organizers for providing a platform to showcase our students’ talents.
The students will now move on to compete at the national level in the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, which will be held June 19th-23rd in Atlanta, GA. We wish them the best of luck and are confident that they will continue to represent the Greene Technology Center with distinction.
