Student organizations such as SkillsUSA, FCCLA and TSA play a vital role in the education of Temple High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. These organizations enhance the curriculum and advance the knowledge and skills students learn in their courses. Benefits of these organizations include:
- Leadership development
- Teamwork
- Time management practice
- Interpersonal skill development
- Self-esteem development
After successfully demonstrating their knowledge and skills at the regional level, 75 Temple High School students qualified to compete at the state level SkillsUSA competition in Corpus Christi and 66 students participated; two students qualified to compete at the state level FCCLA competition in Dallas and both students participated; and, 10 students qualified to compete at the state level TSA competition in Waco.
The results are:
Skills USA: Automotive (Advisor: Eric J. Kaiser)
- Antonio Flores: 3rd place medal, Automotive Tool ID Competition
- Tyler Gordon: 8th place out of 286 Students, Automotive Technical Test
- Fernando Chavez: 9th place out of 286 Students, Automotive Technical Test
- Antonio Flores, Matt Young & Kiarin Johnson: 1st place Medal, Career Pathway
- Zach Rumfield: 1th place and 2nd Runner-up for Best of Show, Engine Rebuild
- Aaron Barrientes, TJ Rumfield & Miguel Mojica: 2nd place, Custom Engine Table
- Enrique Rangel: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- Nathan Surnick: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- John Thies: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- Matt Young: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- Isaac Escamilla: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- Randy Fuentes: 2nd place, Electrical Component Exhibit
- Jonathan Alicea-Velez: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Kiarin Johnson: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Tyler Gordon: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Felix Lopez: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Juan Martinez: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Jose Partida: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
Skills USA: Criminal Justice (Advisor: Lori McCormick)
- Joseph Andrews: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Jose Aviles-Mora: 1st place, Job Exhibit
- Joe Gomez: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Angelica Pippins: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Mariela Carillo: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Alec Wolbrueck: 2nd place, Job Exhibit
- Alec Wolbrueck: 10th place, Technical Test
Skills USA: Cosmetology (Advisor: Heather Gonzales)
- Paola Lopez: 1st place, Job Skills Demonstration
- Layla deLeon: 1st place, Job Skills Demonstration
- Karlena Perez: 2nd place, Job Skills Demonstration
- Abrianna Wells: 1st place, Job Skills Demonstration
- Khadija Reynolds: 2nd place, Nail Art
- Elena Villegas: 1st place, Nail Art, 3rd place, Nail Art technical test
- Amie Pogany: 2nd place, Nail Art
- Bailiegh Buckley: 1st place, Nail Art
- Hannah Trevino: 3rd place, Esthetics technical test
- Gabriela Lugo: 5th place, Nail Care technical test
Skills USA: Health Science (Advisor: Elizabeth Maybin and Wendy Collier)
- Samantha Berron, 3rd place, Technical Skills Test
- Samantha Rodriguez, 3rd place, Technical Skills Test
Skills USA: Human Services (Advisor: Lori McCormick)
- Chase Fowler, 2nd place, Early Childhood Job Exhibit
- Anaiya Harris, 2nd place, Early Childhood Job Exhibit
- Kaley McCromick, 2nd place, Early Childhood Job Exhibit
- Alyssa Garza, 2nd place, Early Childhood Job Exhibit
- Jonathan Garibay, 3rd place, Cake Decorating Job Exhibit
Skills USA: Restaurant Management/Travel & Tourism (Advisor: Susan Crossno)
- Andrea Rojas, 1st place, Best in Show, Culinary Arts
- Javier Martinez, 2nd place, Best in State, Innovative Hospitality
- Patience Howard, 3rd place, Commercial Baking
- Kiava Watson, 3rd place, Commercial Baking
- Lauel Stiner, 3rd place, Commercial Baking
- Jacob Wilson, 8th place, Career Promotion and Culinary Arts
- Davawn Riley, 8th place, Career Promotion
- Drew Schmidt, 8th place, Career Promotion
FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America): Career Preparation (Advisor: Marla Elliott)
- Mariela Carrillo, 2nd place, FCS exam Consumer Math
- Angelica Pippins, 5th place, STAR event - Job Interview
TSA (Technology Student Association): Construction (Advisor: Blane Busby)
- Jeremy Lewis, 2nd place, Dimensional Materials Team
- Bryce Richardson, 1st place, Best in State, Dimensional Materials Team
TSA (Technology Student Association): Manufacturing (Advisor: Blane Busby and Robert Steglich)
- Michael Bogard, 1st place, CNC Wood Turning/Bat
4th place, Coffee Table
1st place, Laser Engraving
1st place, 3D Printing Rapid Prototype 2-5
- Nathaniel Aranda, 1st place, Best in State, CNC Machining, multiple part
1st place, Best in State, Trailer 1500lbs or less
- Nancy Salinas, 1st place, Laser Engraving
2nd place, Recycling project
- Jeremy Lewis, 1st place, Best in State, Trailer 1500lbs or less
TSA (Technology Student Association): Business Information (Advisor: David Miller)
- Trent Bullecer, 3rd place, Spreadsheet
4th place, Desktop Publishing
- Bryce Richardson, 4th place, Spreadsheet
3rd place, Desktop Publishing
4th place, Technical Report
- Brandon Potter, 5th place, Spreadsheet
2nd place, Desktop Publishing
3rd place, Technical Report
- Kamryn Mendoza, 5th place, Desktop Publishing
These students were recognized by the Temple ISD School Board at their meeting on Monday, May 9th. Congratulations to our students and advisors on a job well done.