SkillsUSA Washington Southwest Regional Competitions
We are proud to announce the results of the recent SkillsUSA SW Regional Technical and Leadership Competition. Cascadia Tech Academy students showcased their exceptional skills and talent in various career and technical fields. We are proud to announce that our school has come out on top, with several students winning first place in their respective categories.
103 students competed in 128 contests. 16 Gold Medals, 16 Silver Medals, and 12 Bronze Medals.
Our students have worked tirelessly to prepare for this competition, and their hard work and dedication have paid off. The state invitation list will be distributed by the end of the month. We are confident that our students will represent our school with the same level of excellence at the state competition.
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to these students and their advisors Bill Draper, Adam Eldridge, Lance Landis, Andrew McColley, Dan Robertson, Frank Rizzuti, Carron Sager, Nolan Sager, Charles Shepard and Ray Nelson for their remarkable achievements. This is a testament to the quality of education and training our school provides and the outstanding talent of our students.
Thank you for your continued support of SkillsUSA and our students.
Automotive Technology
Technical Competitions
Automotive Service
- Gold: Nathan Gentry; Silver: Jamaree Gipson; Bronze: Simon Charlton
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Gold: Nick Seavet; Silver: Ethan Perry; Bronze: Ryan Stanberry
Leadership Competitions
Creed
- Silver: Justin Jones
Customer Service
- Gold: Nick Cuneta; Silver: Mikahla Babick; Bronze: Addison Alwert
Job Interview
- Gold: Nick Cuneta
Special thanks to interviewers/judges: Scott Rood of Mercury Associates, Pete Holt of Subaru America, Tom Gilstrap of Dick Hannah Subaru, Kelly Porter of Les Schwab (Ret.), Abby Bacon of Dick Hannah Volkswagen, and Devin Henry of Dick Hannah Toyota and to Cascadia Tech Foundation, Dick Hannah, Clark College, Northside Ford, and Les Schwab for donating the prizes. The students got to choose tools, swag, a hat, and a shirt. Dick Hannah provided $750 dollars for both top winners in Maintenance and Light Repair, and Auto Repair, $500 for second, and $250 for third.
Information Technology Systems, Service & Security
Technical Competitions
Computer Maintenance
- Gold: Noah Julius; Silver: Kyle Leffel; Bronze: Malcom McLennan
Information Technology Services
- Gold: Mia Greer; Silver: Brennan Murphy; Bronze: Dennis Rafferty
Cyber Security
- Gold: Parker Ellson, Nick Anderson; Silver: Tyler Grossman, Ethan Rathke
Telecommunications Cabling
- Gold: Eli Berglin; Silver: Ethan Farrant
Leadership Competition
Job Skills Demonstration A
- Gold: Kyle Leffel; Silver: Aiden Strite; Bronze: Nick Anderson
Mock Trial Team Heads to State
The Cascadia Tech Academy Mock Trial Team competed at the Clark County Courthouse. They took second place in their division and qualified for the state tournament. The state competition will be held in Olympia on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25. The state awards ceremony is on Sunday, March 26 at 8:00 AM.
Congratulations to the following winners and nominees:
Best Attorney- Wilson Grant
Best Attorney Nominees- Dorian Ailshie, Braeden Alexander and Jenavieve Boruff
Best Witness- Jenavieve Boruff
Best Witness Nominees- Elena Betts, Tabby Cox, and Emily Langevin
Counselor's Corner
Mr. Hovde can help students and their families fill out their FAFSA, College/Tech School Applications, Apprenticeship Applications and any Scholarships you might be applying for.
If you are struggling with any social, emotional, academic or family issues, Mr. Hovde is available to schedule a meeting with you. Please email him at Ryan.Hovde@evergreenps.org.
Save The Date
Join us Saturday, May 6th for our 2023 Annual Dinner and Auction at ilani Casino Resort presented by NW Natural.
We are looking forward to an incredible event this year as we raise funds to support education that works! You will hear from current and former students how Cascadia Technical Academy has helped prepare them for their future. We have an exciting program prepared, along with silent and live auctions.
The theme for the event is “Inspiring Greatness,” and no one has inspired greatness at Cascadia Tech Academy and in our community more than Dennis Kampe. Join us as we pay a special tribute to Dennis Kampe, honoring him for over 40 years of dedication to our school and community.
