Nine students from the Tazewell County Career and Technical Center made their way to Doswell, Virginia, to compete in the Virginia State Fair SkillsUSA competitions which were held Sept. 27- 28. All nine placed in the top six in their respective trade areas. Below are the names of the students who competed and the home high schools they attend.
Cosmetology — Nail Care
Brianna Lawson and Breanna Hess, First Place, Richlands High School
Cabinetmaking
Troy Bradshaw, First Place, Bland County High School
Stone O’Quinn, Second Place, Richlands High School
Carpentry
Gabriel Owens, Sixth Place, Richlands High School
Max Byrd, Sixth Place, Richlands High School
Welding
Kaiden Fowler, Third Place, Tazewell High School
Masonry — Bricklaying
Nicklas Sargent, First Place, Richlands High School
Samuel Kennedy, First Place, Bland County High School
“‘To say we are proud of these students and their instructors would be an understatement,’ said Cynthia Beavers, TCCTC principal. ‘Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic since March 2020, these students and their instructors have and continue to work diligently every day to hone their craft. The results of this week’s competitions demonstrate their dedication and skill. We look forward to seeing where these students proceed from here.”
Tazewell County Career and Technical Students will now set their sights on the next SkillsUSA competition held at the district level in the spring of 2022.
