By Kiersten Robbins, OHS Torch reporter
Skills USA took place April 21 through 23, in Springfield at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. There were multiple vocational schools there, Bloomington Area Career Center, where OHS students attend was a huge hit at the competitions.
There were eight 1st place winners, four 2nd place winners, and six 3rd place winners from BACC. Three of the 1st place winners are from Olympia High School.
Senior John McCain competed in Open and Closing Ceremonies, Job Demonstration for Fire Science, and Skills for Nursing. He placed 3rd in the ceremonies, 1st in job demonstration, and 4th for skills and qualified for nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.
John said, “It was my second year and everything was exactly the same. I still had a blast and it was still a great opportunity”
Senior Chantelle Clemmons also competed in the Skills USA competition. She received 1st place in promotional board with her team from different schools, Marissa Jordan, Becca Jones, and Zach Miller.
Chantelle said, “This was my first year and it was great! My favorite part was just chilling out at the hotel with my teammates.”
Senior Cody Cheeseman also received first place in his firefighting competition. These three students will be competing in nationals in July! Olympia High School and the Bloomington Area Career Center are so proud of all the students who competed this past weekend. Good luck to all who are attending nationals!
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