DAVIS TECH EXCELS AT SKILLSUSA – Davis Technical College students took home two gold medals and one silver medal at this year’s national SkillsUSA competition held in Atlanta, Ga., from June 19-23.
The SkillsUSA championships are career competitions showcasing the nation’s best career and technical education students. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels.
The following students received medals at the national SkillsUSA competition:
Gold:
- Kyle Elmer, Diesel Equipment Technology (High School)
- Shadrach (David) Roundy, Plumbing (High School)
Silver:
- Steven Moon, Welding Sculpture
We are so proud of these students, and for all of the state winners that competed in this national competition. You are all the best of the best! Thank you for representing us at nationals.
A student highlight:
“I’ve been practicing my plumbing skills since January and am so excited to win this gold medal,” said David Roundy, “I started at Davis Tech last summer before my senior year in high school, and I plan to continue my education, get my journeyman’s license, and then work in our family plumbing business. It feels great to be number one in the nation!”
Besides preparing for this competition, David and the plumbing program have worked on numerous projects in the community including Salt Lake County homeless community mini homes, Weber County Housing Authority homes, and multiple projects with the Davis School District Catalyst Center.