Students Recognized for Local SkillsUSA Achievements

03/18/2010

Alexandria Technical College recently recognized several students who competed at the local SkillsUSA competitions at an awards ceremony. Students who receive top awards are eligible to compete at the state competitions held in March and April. Students enrolled in the Carpentry, Concrete Mason, Construction Site Supervisor, Diesel Mechanics, Energy Technical Specialist, Fluid Power Technology, Mechatronics, Machine Assembly Specialist, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, Marine & Small Engine Mechanics, Mechanical Drafting, Design, and Engineering, and Welding Technology programs were eligible to compete in 15 categories.

SkillsUSA is a nationwide partnership of business and industry, vocational students, and instructors. Its goals are to motivate students, teach leadership skills, assist teachers in producing quality occupation training, and provide quality workers to business and industry.

Construction Blueprint Reading

1st Place: Julie Braschayko of Coon Rapids (Carpentry)
2nd Place: Andrew Velde of Parkers Prairie (Construction Site Supervisor)
3rd Place: William Vaughan of Henning (Carpentry)

Machine Trades Blueprint Reading

1st Place: Gary Wiltse of Park Rapids (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
2nd Place: Macintosh McGrew of Hawley (Machine Tool Technology)
3rd Place: Jeff Triebenbach of Long Prairie (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)

Related Technical Math

1st Place: Jordan Bloch of Richmond (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
2nd Place: Mark Anderson (Machine Tool Technology)
3rd Place: Dale Carlson of Melrose (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
4th Place: Zachary Gronholz of New Ulm (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
5th Place: Adam Klinkner of Garfield (Machine Tool Technology)

Trade Math

1st Place: Mark Anderson (Machine Tool Technology)
2nd Place: Jeff Triebenbach of Long Prairie (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
3rd Place: Jordan Bloch of Richmond (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
4th Place: Gary Wiltse of Park Rapids (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
5th Place: Zachary Gronholz of New Ulm (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)

Automated Manufacturing Technology

1st Place Team Contest: Bryce Galle of Warroad (Machine Tool Technology)
Derrick Klossner of New Ulm (Machine Tool Technology)
Brian Skipton of Bemidji (Machine Tool Technology)
2nd Place Team Contest: Jordan Haugen of Thief River Falls (Machine Tool Technology)
Michael Ortloff of Hutchinson (Machine Tool Technology)
Leo Steffl of Alexandria (Machine Tool Technology)

Cabinetmaking

1st Place: Matt Ackermann of Lakefield (Construction Site Supervisor)
2nd Place: Andrew Velde of Parkers Prairie (Construction Site Supervisor)
3rd Place: Derek Baarson (Construction Site Supervisor)

Carpentry

1st Place: Matt Schwope (Construction Site Supervisor)
2nd Place: William Vaughan of Henning (Carpentry)
3rd Place: Matt Ackermann of Lakefield (Construction Site Supervisor)
4th Place: Taylor Nohl of Morris (Carpentry)

CNC Machining: Milling

1st Place: Jordan Haugen of Thief River Falls (Machine Tool Technology)
2nd Place: Michael Ortloff of Hutchinson (Machine Tool Technology)
3rd Place: Leo Steffl of Alexandria (Machine Tool Technology)
4th Place: Travis Vanderby of Glenwood (Machine Tool Technology)

CNC Machining: Turning

1st Place: Jordan Haugen of Thief River Falls (Machine Tool Technology)
2nd Place: Mark Anderson (Machine Tool Technology)
3rd Place: Derrick Klossner of New Ulm (Machine Tool Technology)

Diesel Mechanics

1st Place: Brad Anderson of Big Lake (Diesel Mechanics)
2nd Place: Zach Woller (Diesel Mechanics)
3rd Place: Jason Uecker (Diesel Mechanics)
4th Place: Josh Cline of Bird Island (Diesel Mechanics)
5th Place: Alex Mages (Diesel Mechanics)

High School Division

1st Place: Mitch Trumble (Diesel Mechanics)
2nd Place: Dominic Gergen (Diesel Mechanics)

Motorcycle Service Technology

1st Place: Kyle Stach (Marine & Small Engine)
2nd Place: Seth Olson of Underwood (Marine & Small Engine)
3rd Place: Jacob Fredbo of Eagan (Marine & Small Engine)

Masonry

1st Place: Matthew Ackermann (Masonry)
2nd Place: Tyler Rehm of Henning (Masonry)
3rd Place: Andrew Velde of Parkers Prairie (Masonry)

High School Division

1st Place: Roederick Feiler of Alexandria (Masonry)
2nd Place: Spencer Coffman Farwell (Masonry)

Snowmobile Service Technology

1st Place: Grayson Brede of Alexandria (Marine & Small Engine)
2nd Place: Chris Clapshaw (Marine & Small Engine)
3rd Place: Shawn Harms of Long Prairie (Marine & Small Engine)
4th Place: Mike Ficocello (Marine & Small Engine)
5th Place: Eric Nelson of Fergus Falls (Marine & Small Engine)

Marine Service Technology

1st Place: David Kuschel of Richmond (Marine & Small Engine)
2nd Place: Seth Olson of Underwood (Marine & Small Engine)
3rd Place: Kyle Stach (Marine & Small Engine)
4th Place: Cody Krosch (Marine & Small Engine)

Mechatronics

1st Place: Pat Triemert of Roseville (CAM)
2nd Place: Brad Capp of Osakis (CAM)
3rd Place: Branden Jahnke (CAM)
4th Place: Tim Evans of Alexandria (CAM)
5th Place: Justin Skwira of Holdingford (CAM)
6th Place: Jonathon Shields of Stoughton, WI (CAM)

Power Equipment Technology

1st Place: Eric Nelson of Fergus Falls (Marine & Small Engine Mechanic)
2nd Place: Brian Lehtola (Marine & Small Engine Mechanic)
3rd Place: Brandon Becker (Marine & Small Engine Mechanic)
4th Place: Dustin Stark of Alexandria (Marine & Small Engine Mechanic)

High School Division

1st Place: Zach Longhenry of Alexandria (Marine & Small Engine Mechanic)

Precision Machining Technology

1st Place: Jordan Haugen of Thief River Falls (Machine Tool Technology)
2nd Place: Michael Ortloff of Hutchinson (Machine Tool Technology)
3rd Place: Ross Akkerman (Machine Tool Technology)
4th Place: Macintosh McGrew of Hawley (Machine Tool Technology)
5th Place: Terry Hill (Machine Tool Technology)
6th Place: Tristan Anderson of Milan (Machine Tool Technology)

High School Division

1st Place: Matt Hoffman of Holmes City (Machine Tool Technology)

Technical Drafting

1st Place: Dale Carlson of Melrose (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
2nd Place: Jordan Bloch of Richmond (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
3rd Place: Zachary Gronholz of New Ulm (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)
4th Place: Jeff Triebenbach of Long Prairie (Mechanical Drafting, Design, & Engineering)

Welding

1st Place: Brandon Klemm (Welding)
2nd Place: Travis Ziegler (Welding)
3rd Place: Zach Twigg of Detroit Lakes (Welding)
4th Place: Kurt Frieler of Melrose (Welding)
5th Place: Byron Emory (Welding)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Anderson of Duluth (Welding)
Honorable Mention: Elliot Shepard of Warroad (Welding)
Honorable Mention: Seth Hedlund (Welding)

Author: ATC Staff

Source: Alexandria Technical College