(Emmetsburg)– Fifteen Iowa Lakes Community College students and four Iowa Lakes Career Academy students demonstrated their exceptional skills and expertise at the 2024 Iowa SkillsUSA competition, which was held on April 26 at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Ankeny, Iowa.
Representing the Boat & Watercraft Technician, Welding Technology, Powersports & Power Equipment Technology, and Construction Technology Management programs, these students showcased their talents by competing against the most talented career and technical education students across Iowa.
Two Iowa Lakes Career Academy students earned the prestigious gold medal for first place in their respective categories, securing their positions to compete in the upcoming 2024 National SkillsUSA competition, which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 24 to 28.
Motorcycle Service Technology (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place: Nicholas Grubb (Nicollet, Minn.)
2nd Place: Pierce Martin (Albert Lea, Minn.)
3rd Place: Drew Prins (Sanborn, Iowa)
Motorcycle Service Technology (High School)
1st Place: Brice Rooney (Emmetsburg, Iowa) – Emmetsburg High School
3rd Place: Braydan Albrant (Emmetsburg, Iowa) -Emmetsburg High School
Power Equipment Technology (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place: Benjamin Nielsen (Templeton, Iowa)
2nd Place: Ryan Kilian (Heron Lake, Minn.)
3rd Place: Carter Sorensen (Buyck, Minn.)
Power Equipment Technology (High School)
1st Place: Zachary Borchers (Graettinger, Iowa)-Graettinger-Terril High School
3rd Place: Nathan Adams (Emmetsburg, Iowa)-Emmetsburg High School
Carpentry (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place: Tate Myers (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
Marine Service Technology (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place: Brody Van’t Hull (Rock Valley, Iowa)
2nd Place: Wyatt Schwenker (Maquoketa, Iowa)
3rd Place: Malakai Redig (Britt, Iowa)
Welding Fabrication (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place (Team): Jalen Michaelson (Guthrie Center, Iowa); Jacob Haase (Burt, Iowa); Owen Kies (Spencer, Iowa)
Welding Sculpture (Post-secondary – College)
1st Place: Jesse Wright (Spencer, Iowa)
2nd Place: Alexandra Shemon (Fostoria, Iowa)
