Makena Paswater was recognized at the May board of education meeting for winning a gold medal in the Maryland SkillsUSA State Championship and earning a spot with the Maryland national team to compete in cabinet making.
The SkillsUSA Maryland State Championship offers state-level competitions for high school (middle and PS) student members enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Each Spring, the State Championship showcases Maryland CTE students from across the state who compete in a wide variety of skilled, occupationally-related and leadership events. The first place gold medal winners qualify to represent Maryland at the annual National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), in Atlanta, Georgia, June 24-29, 2024.