Due to the cancellation of the SkillsUSA State Competition that was to take place on April 30 – May 2, 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we would like to recognize the following students that were to compete at this event, which is comprised of the gold and silver medalists with the State Officer Candidates from the District 1 event held in February and the leadership events competitors. Likewise, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to their advisors who spent countless hours ensuring students were prepared for their competitions.
Gold medalists:
Joyce Dominguez – 3-D Visualization & Animation – Advisor: Michael DeGouveia
Ryan Marcelino – 3-D Visualization & Animation – Advisor: Michael DeGouveia
Benjamin Farland – Additive Manufacturing – Advisor: Tom Canastra
Christopher Pereira – Additive Manufacturing – Advisor: Tom Canastra
Kameron Nelson – Automated Manufacturing Design – Advisor: Tom Canastra
John Marques – Automated Manufacturing Design – Advisor: Tom Canastra
Ian Costa – Automated Manufacturing Design – Advisor: Tom Canastra
Max Soares – Cabinet Making – Advisor: Joe Arruda
Kaitlyn Tremblay – CNC Turning Specialist – Advisor: Kevin Richard
Domenic Dos Santos – Criminal Justice & Non Traditional Portfolio – Advisor: Patty Allen
Rebecca Mejia – Dental Assistant – Advisor: Beverly Rebelo & Debra Chasse
Scott Sanders – Diesel Equipment Technology – Advisor: Serge Moniz
Michaela Barreira – Early Childhood Education – Advisors: Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent & Deb Brightman
Daniella Mendez Morente – First Aid/CPR – Advisor: Cee-Cee LaBrode
Janell Vo – Health Knowledge Bowl – Advisor: Teri Avila
Andrea Silva – Health Knowledge Bowl – Advisor: Teri Avila
Dominique Roderiques – Health Knowledge Bowl – Advisor: Teri Avila
Madison Docca – Health Knowledge Bowl – Advisor: Teri Avila
Jake Carvalho – Major Appliance Technology – Advisor: Dennis Tetreault
Kraig Thibault – Mechatronics – Advisor: Len Gauvin
Brian Rosonina Jr. – Mechatronics – Advisor: Len Gauvin
Corvens Depaliste – Medical Assisting – Advisor: Pauline O’Brien
Chelsea Martinez – Medical Math – Advisor: Erin Marcotte
Dylon Correia – Power Equipment Technology – Advisor: Paul Estrella
Kerstin Trahan – Robotics & Automation Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Jack Ostiguy – Robotics & Automation Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Jennifer O’Brian – Sheet Metal – Advisor: Dennis Tetreault
Alex Gwozdz – Welding Sculpture – Advisor: Steve Flowers
Silver medalists:
Sophia Fortin – Basic Health Care – Advisor: Mary Beth Vargas
Tyler Sousa – Cabinet Making – Advisor: Joe Arruda
Lea Smith – Commercial Baking – Advisors: Kristine Silva & Robert Wilkinson
Lizbeth Alcantara Ruiz – Dental Assistant – Advisor: Beverly Rebelo & Debra Chasse
Jaydian Cepeda – Diesel Equipment Technology – Advisor: Serge Moniz
Madison Luebke – Electrical Construction Wiring – Advisor: Keith Kearney
Kennyel Cotto – Medical Assisting – Advisor: Pauline O’Brien
Evan Canuel – Power Equipment Technology – Advisor: Paul Estrella
Christopher Brunette – Robotics & Automation Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Jordan Tomascik – Robotics & Automation Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Samuel Dansereau – Web Design – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Devin Ellis – Web Design – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Dylan DeSousa – Welding – Advisors: Paul Mendez & Brandon Pequita
Heather Belanger – Welding Sculpture – Advisor: Steve Flowers
State Officer Candidate:
Ramon Corado – State Officer Candidate – Advisor: Lori Russell-Pelsue
Kara Koska – State Officer Candidate – Advisor: Lori Russell-Pelsue
Leadership events:
Koryn Casmira – Action Skills – Advisor: Stacey Martin
Amanda Albino – American Spirit – Advisors: Katelyn Fitzsimmons & Kendra Jusseaume
Layla Begin – American Spirit – Advisors: Katelyn Fitzsimmons & Kendra Jusseaume
MacKenzie Raposo – American Spirit – Advisors: Katelyn Fitzsimmons & Kendra Jusseaume
Chloe Acevedo – Career Choice Commentary – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Kevin Aviles – Career Pathways Showcase-Arts & Communication – Advisors: Michelle Alexander & Laurie Hipolito
Dakota Bullock – Career Pathways Showcase-Arts & Communication – Advisors: Michelle Alexander & Laurie Hipolito
Isharna Hughes – Career Pathways Showcase-Arts & Communication – Advisors: Michelle Alexander & Laurie Hipolito
Shannon Hartford – Career Pathways Showcase-Health Services – Advisors: Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent & Lin Griffin
Violet Ptaszenski – Career Pathways Showcase-Health Services – Advisors: Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent & Lin Griffin
Ariana Rogers – Career Pathways Showcase-Health Services – Advisors: Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent & Lin Griffin
Madeline Cisneros – Career Pathways Showcase-Human Services – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Victoria Fernandes – Career Pathways Showcase-Human Services – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Madison Tavares – Career Pathways Showcase-Human Services – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Jerry Diaz-Riveira – Career Pathways Showcase-Industrial & Engineering – Advisors: Steve Condon & Dennis Tetreault
Johnny Vonsayna – Career Pathways Showcase-Industrial & Engineering – Advisors: Steve Condon & Dennis Tetreault
Amanda Williams – Career Pathways Showcase-Industrial & Engineering – Advisors: Steve Condon & Dennis Tetreault
Ruby Lopez Caban – Community Action Project – Advisor – Stacey Martin
Bryn Tremblay – Community Action Project – Advisor – Stacey Martin
Rylee Nogueira – Community Service – Advisor – Henry Bousquet
Hanna Pax – Community Service – Advisor – Henry Bousquet
Nicolle Rosales – Community Service – Advisor – Henry Bousquet
Alana Diaz – Employment Application Process – Advisor: Michael Meriano
Cameron Deree – Engineering Technology – Advisor: Robert Southerland
Fernando Ibarra – Engineering Technology – Advisor: Robert Southerland
Janice Rullan – Engineering Technology – Advisor: Robert Southerland
Caitlin Antao – Entrepreneurship – Advisor: Noah Luogameno
Jacqueline Molina – Entrepreneurship – Advisor: Noah Luogameno
Arianna Parker – Entrepreneurship – Advisor: Noah Luogameno
Coleen Sousa – Entrepreneurship – Advisor: Noah Luogameno
Owen Costa – Exploratory Project Demo – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Ruby Louro – Extemporaneous Speech – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Sarah Lopes – Health Occupations Professional Portfolio – Advisor: Erin Marcotte
Lexi Grota – Job Interview – Advisor: Ann Marie Belanger
Ivelize Lugo – Job Skills Demo A – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Kol Lopes – Job Skills Demo Open – Advisor: Jessica Cziska
Antone Arruda – Non Traditional Portfolio – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Admilson Cardoso – Non Traditional Portfolio – Advisor: Patricia Allen
Tiffany Monterroso – Occupational Health & Safety – Advisors: Matthew Grieve & Joy Southworth
Olivia Torres – Occupational Health & Safety – Advisors: Matthew Grieve & Joy Southworth
Stacy Bazile – Opening & Closing Ceremonies – Advisors: Beverly Rebelo & Michelle Alexander
Casey Dean – Opening & Closing Ceremonies – Advisors: Beverly Rebelo & Michelle Alexander
Cynthia Khorn – Opening & Closing Ceremonies – Advisors: Beverly Rebelo & Michelle Alexander
Brendan Sherman – Opening & Closing Ceremonies – Advisors: Beverly Rebelo & Michelle Alexander
Daniel Escoto – Opening & Closing Ceremonies – Advisors: Beverly Rebelo & Michelle Alexander
Sara Carreiro – Outstanding Chapter – Advisors: Meghan Lacasse & Lori Russell-Pelsue
Elijah DeMedeiros – Outstanding Chapter – Advisors: Meghan Lacasse & Lori Russell-Pelsue
Natalie Portal – Outstanding Chapter – Advisors: Meghan Lacasse & Lori Russell-Pelsue
Weston Sherman – Precision Laser Imaging – Advisor: Robert Southerland
Kenneth Studman – Precision Laser Imaging – Advisor: Robert Southerland
Shawn Arruda – Prepared Speech – Advisor: Meghan Lacasse
Jacob Tavares – Principles of Engineering Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Ian Curvelo – Principles of Engineering Technology – Advisor: Anthony Cabral
Andrew Medeiros – Related Technical Math – Advisor: Jessica Cziska
Cesar Cardoza – Safety Poster – Advisor: James Koska
Elijah Gonsalves – Safety Poster – Advisor: James Koska
Vivian Morrissette – Sticker Design – Advisor: Ron Quintin
Chloe Baganha – Campaign Manager/ Voting Delegate – Advisor: Lori Russell-Pelsue
Payton O’Brien – Campaign Manager/ Voting Delegate – Advisor: Lori Russell-Pelsue
We are extremely proud of the student’s accomplishments, as they have worked all year to achieve the honor of representing GNBVT at the competitions.
SkillsUSA is an organization creating a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA impacts the lives of America’s future workforce through the development of personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics.
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing America’s high-performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work including: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work.