SkillsUSA Washington: NLSC 2025 Recap - Congrats Champions!
Published by SkillsUSA Washington Newsletter on June 30, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding accomplishments of Washington State students at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference! Their exceptional talent, grit, and professionalism truly embodied this year’s theme: Ignite Your Potential. From the competition floor to the national stage, our students proved that the future of the skilled workforce is bright.
WASHINGTON EARNED
3 Gold Medals 🥇
3D Visualization & Animation: Will Guthrie & Evan Thummel, Centralia High School
Telecommunications Cabling: Odyn Goldberg, Pierce County Skills Center
5 Silver Medals 🥈
Action Skills: Corbin Stotts, White River High School
Commercial sUAS Drone: Zachariah Hubbard & David McConnell, Rochester High School
Robotics & Automation Technology: Andy Rosas & Logan Wirkkala-Scheller, Naselle High School
2 Bronze Medals 🥉
Internet of Things (IOT) Smart Home: Crockett Cantrell, Pierce County Skills Center
Technical Drafting: Edward Perera, Oak Harbor High School
This impressive achievement brings a total of 10 medals for Washington!
WASHINGTON'S TOP 10
In addition, 45 competitors excelled, placing in the top 10 nationwide:
4th Place
Crime Scene Investigation: Karli Tobin, Francisco Villagomez & Elijah Wilson, SEATech Skills Center
First Aid-CPR: Jerzy Nuetzhorn, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Job Skill Demonstration A: Avantika Chakravarthy, Foothills Middle School
Promotional Bulletin Board: Elizabeth Emmett, Aubriel Munoz & Braylee Stallings, Miller Junior High
5th Place
Additive Manufacturing: Riley Jerdon & Henry McNeilis, Central Valley High School
Audio Production: Nicholas Campos & Jack Melton, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Engineering Technology-Design: Grant Neinhuis, Eleanor Saltonstall & Courtney Williams, Oak Harbor High School
Prepared Speech - Middle School: Emily Dominguez, Miller Junior High
6th Place
Automated Manufacturing Technology: Charlly Chhun, Zander Darrell & Ryan Sullivan, Lincoln High School
Basic Health Care Skills: Leah Moffitt, Pierce County Skills Center
Extemporaneous Speaking: Bettie Woolworth, Coupeville High School
Prepared Speech - High School: Lyla Kirkpatrick, Napavine School District
Restaurant Service: Noah Sohn, Mount Si High School
Robotics-Urban Search & Rescue: Haakan Kenney & Hunter Robinette, Rochester High School
T-Shirt Design: Kaydence Kinggeorge, Mount Baker Middle School
7th Place
Customer Service: Caelyn Schneider, Pierce County Skills Center
Firefighting: Zander Leasher, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Graphics Imaging-Sublimation: Hailey Hightower, Ilwaco High School
Job Skill Demonstration Open: Madelyn Stroup, Napavine School District
9th Place
Collision Repair Technology: Garrett Anderson, Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Team Engineering Challenge: Calvin Evanson, Ian Giffin & Jaycee Kost, Miller Junior High
10th Place
Computer Programming: Lily Chrisman, Spokane Valley Tech
Early Childhood Education: Hayden Steele, W. F. West High School
Occupational Health & Safety - Single: Carlos Cozar, Saryn Pelesky & Pedro Picazo, Centralia High School
Pin Design: Natylie Driscoll, Coupeville High School
Video News Production: Niles Cowan, Elijah Garon, NaSean Howard & Conner Orr, Columbia River High School
Full score breakdowns will be released from Nationals in the upcoming week. Once released, you can access them using this link: https://www.skillsusa-register.org/scores.
CONGRATS, DISTINGUISHED SKILL POINT WINNERS!
Furthermore, 54 students earned the distinguished Skill Point Award, recognizing their excellence and proficiency in their skilled trades, and preparing them for future industry success.
3D Animation & Visualization: Will Guthrie & Evan Thummel, Centralia High School
Action Skills: Corbin Stotts, White River High School
Additive Manufacturing: Riley Jerdon & Henry McNeilis, Central Valley High School
Audio Production: Nicholas Campos & Jack Melton, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Automated Manufacturing Tech: Charly Chhun, Ryan Sullivan & Zander Darrell, Lincoln High School
Automotive Refinishing Technology: Hunter Diggs, Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Basic Health Care Skills: Leah Moffitt, Pierce County Skills Center
Cabinetmaking: Rudy Larson, North Thurston High School
Collision Repair Technology: Garrett Anderson, Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Commercial sUAS Drone: Zachariah Hubbard & David McConnell, Rochester High School
Crime Scene Investigation: Karli Tobin, Francisco Villagomez & Elijah Wilson, SEATech Skills Center
Customer Service: Caelyn Schneider, Pierce County Skills Center
Early Childhood Education: Hayden Steele, W. F. West High School
Employment Application Process: Benjamin Morrish, Pierce County Skills Center
Engineering Technology-Design: Grant Neinhuis, Eleanor Saltonstall & Courtney Williams, Oak Harbor High School
Firefighting: Zander Leasher, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
First Aid-CPR: Jerzey Nuetzhorn, Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Graphics Imaging-Sublimation: Hailey Hightower, Ilwaco High School
Health Occupations Professional Portfolio: Bailey Behm, Pierce County Skills Center
Internet of Things (IOT) Smart Home: Crockett Cantrell, Pierce County Skills Center
Job Skill Demonstration A: Avantika Chakravarthy, Foothills Middle School
Job Skill Demonstration Open: Madelyn Stroup, Napavine School District
Medical Terminology: Jennifer Lee, Curtis Senior High School
Occupational Health & Safety - Single: Carlos Cozar, Saryn Pelesky & Pedro Picazo, Centralia High School
Pin Design: Olivia Hudson, Oak Harbor High School
Plumbing: Lars Sarkinen, Hockinson High School
Prepared Speech: Emily Dominguez, Miller Junior High School
Prepared Speech: Lyla Kirkpatrick, Napavine School District
Restaurant Service: Noah Sohn, Mount Si High School
Robotics & Automation Technology: Andy Rosas & Logan Wirkkala-Scheller, Naselle High School
Robotics-Urban Search & Rescue: Haakan Kenney & Hunter Robinette, Rochester High School
T-Shirt Design: Kaydence Kinggeorge, Mount Baker Middle School
Technical Drafting: Edward Perera, Oak Harbor High School
Telecommunications Cabling: Odyn Goldberg, Pierce County Skills Center
Video News Production: Niles Cowan, Elijah Garon, NaSean Howard & Conner Orr, Columbia River High School
Video Production: Emma Rosser & Katie Sheppard, Oak Harbor High School
A SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE
During this year’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, Washington students lit up the week with energy and enthusiasm! From sharing photos to connecting with chapters from across the nation, our delegation showed what it means to lead with passion and purpose.
We were proud to sponsor two memorable gatherings for our advisors, students, and guests. These events brought our Washington community together to celebrate, connect, and be inspired by our incredible state officers.
Congratulations, Washington! Your dedication and success at NLSC didn’t just shine—it ignited your potential and reminded us all of the strength, talent, and drive within our SkillsUSA family.
