By: Kaleigh Frederick, SkillsUSA Reporter
SWCTE sent their SkillsUSA members to Wahpeton, April 19th-21st, for the 2026 State Leadership Conference. At this conference, students compete in career-related, skilled competitions and even have the opportunity to run for state officers. 3 students from SWCTE SkillsUSA were elected to the officer team. These students will help to put on conferences and grow SkillsUSA throughout the state during the 2026-2027 school year. SWCTE also received the bronze Chapter of Excellence award. Not only did the chapter receive the Chapter of Excellence award and have 3 officers elected; but many students also had individual (and team) success at the podiums.
Gold Medalists:
- Opening & Closing Ceremonies: Raegan Corneliusen, Liz Clemow, Taylor Murphy, Kaleigh Frederick, Madison Dupre, Sarah Menge, and Lily Zier
- Health Occupational Portfolio: Olivia Easum
- Baking and Pastry: Ava Hauck
- Related Technical Math: Elijah Ricks
- Architectural Drafting: DJ Seidel
- Pin Design: Alea Paluck
- Prepared Speech: Rana Kubischta (Lee)
- Extemporaneous Speaking: Alyssa Lehman
- Diesel Technology: Kaeden Paulson
Silver Medalists:
- Related Technical Math: Alex Dutke
- Health Knowledge Bowl: Henlie Dahmus, Raegan Corneliusen, Olivia Easum, Liz Clemow
- Architectural Drafting: Alea Paluck
- Diesel Technology: Shaylynn Ziman
- Culinary Arts: Julianna Huitron
Bronze Medalists:
- Welding Fabrication: Max Stroh, Max Davis, Connor Robideau
- First-Aid/CPR: Myra Getz
- Job Interview: Julianna Huitron
- Prepared Speech: Connor Enney
- Culinary Arts: Jazmin Crawford
- Architectural Drafting: Paula Canto
Chapter of Excellence: Bronze
- State Officer Candidates 2025-2026: Alyssa Lehman, Elijah Ricks, Taylor Murphy
- State Officer Candidates 2026-2027: Alyssa Lehman, Connor Enney, Liz Clemow
Advisors: Courtney Sadowsky/Lead, Jerry Hays/Assistant, Jaclyn Guillaume, Clarence Hauck, Jakob Ohl, and Collin Wehner