he 2025 SkillsUSA District 2 Competitions were held at Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center in January and February with Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) students participating in 55 competitions with a total of 74 MBIT competitors. MBIT placed in 35 events earning 14 Bronze medals, 24 Silver medals, and 15 Gold Medals. Some competitions are individual events, and others are team events. The students earning gold medals will compete in the SkillsUSA State Competition, which will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania in April. Congratulations to the teachers and students who took part in the SkillsUSA District 2 Competitions.
“Competing in the Job Interview competition at districts and placing first was an incredible experience. This is my second year participating in SkillsUSA competitions. Last year I placed first in Job Demo A and advanced to states. Through these competitions, I was able to test myself in a real-world scenario, preparing myself for my future as a Patient Care Technician.” Said Gold winning student, Emma Daugaard. “These real-life situations like Job Interview have allowed me to practice and excel in professional communication and developed my confidence in showcasing my skills effectively, earning trust of judges and hopefully in my future the trust of employers and patients.”
About SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college, and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. SkillsUSA produces the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.
“I am so proud of our young professionals at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, and I continue to be impressed by their ability, achievements, and accomplishments. This is nearly a record amount of medalists for MBIT and it is a testament to these students’ hard work and dedication to their learning. Their commitment to growing their professional and technical skills will certainly give them a competitive advantage in the future. We wish them luck as they move to the state level competitions.” added Mark Covelle, Administrative Director.
MBIT’s SkillsUSA Winners
Gold
| Student | School District | Competition |
| Avery Rice | Central Bucks East | Building Construction |
| Vadym Zhuravlov | Central Bucks South | Information Tech Services |
| Brendan Krause | Central Bucks East | Photography |
| Kadence Garrano | Central Bucks West | Photography |
| Faith Sweeten | Council Rock South | Cake Decorating |
| Cheyenne Gonzalez | Central Bucks East | Cake Decorating |
| Kelly Aita | Lansdale Catholic | Cosmetology 500 |
| Ryann Filoon | Central Bucks West | Cosmetology |
| Shylee Broderick | Central Bucks West | Extemporaneous Speaking |
| William Mauer | Central Bucks East | Welding |
| Cavan Dowling | Council Rock South | Carpentry |
| Angie Patino | William Tennent | Dental Assisting |
| Emma Daugaard | Central Bucks South | Job Interview |
| Lily Moore | Central Bucks West | Nail Care |
| Madison Rupe | Central Bucks South | Nail Care Model |
Silver
| Student | School District | Competition |
| Coulton Decher | Central Bucks East | Architectural Drafting |
| Ayden Mitchell | Central Bucks East | Cybersecurity |
| Mark Anis | Central Bucks South | Cybersecurity |
| Jackson Dollak | Council Rock North | Technical Drafting |
| Hailey Ware-McGovern | Central Bucks East | Baking and Pastry Arts |
| Benjamin Cimorelli | Central Bucks East | Health Occupations Knowledge Bowl (4) |
| Gwendolynn Sineni | Central Bucks South | Health Occupations Knowledge Bowl (4) |
| Aidan Henkin | Central Bucks South | Health Occupations Knowledge Bowl (4) |
| Damian Martinez-Adler | Central Bucks South | Health Occupations Knowledge Bowl (4) |
| Aiden Stebner | William Tennent | Plumbing |
| Christian Pollock | Central Bucks East | Prepared Speech |
| Elizabeth Peterson | William Tennent | Technical Computer Applications |
| Natalie Horvath | Central Bucks South | Advertising Design |
| Makayla Nix | Central Bucks West | Basic Health Care |
| Jaymz Lacey-Holly | Central Bucks East | EMT |
| Kieran Ward | Council Rock North | EMT |
| Kenneth Amador Lainez | Central Bucks West | Welding Fabrication |
| Noah Burenga | Council Rock South | Welding Fabrication |
| Charles Snyder | Council Rock North | Welding Fabrication |
| Aiden Luciw | Council Rock North | Teamworks |
| Dylan Sense | William Tennent | Teamworks |
| Joshua Ritsky | William Tennent | Teamworks |
| Kyle Wallace | Council Rock North | Teamworks |
| Christopher Shafer | Council Rock South | Masonry |
Bronze
| Student | School District | Competition |
| Theodore Quinn | Central Bucks West | Culinary Arts |
| Shayna Berkun | Central Bucks South | Restaurant Service |
| Hector Hernandez | William Tennent | Industrial Motor Control |
| Gavin George | Central Bucks West | Action Skills |
| Michael Zoog | William Tennent | Collision Repair Technology |
| Cole Kleindienst | Central Bucks East | CTE Education |
| Julia Nace | Central Bucks East | Medical Terminology |
| Whitney Talbot | Home Schooled | Pin Design |
| Bernard McGuckin | William Tennent | Electrical Construction Wiring |
| Addisyn Adams | Central Bucks South | Quiz Bowl |
| Brielle Zinn | William Tennent | Quiz Bowl |
| Christian Golderer | Central Bucks South | Quiz Bowl |
| Brendan Mullin | Central Bucks South | Quiz Bowl |
| Alexander Smith | Central Bucks South | Quiz Bowl |
As MBIT continues to lead the way in CTE, these accolades further solidify its reputation as an essential institution in shaping the future workforce of Bucks County and beyond.
For more information about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and its award-winning programs, visit www.mbit.org.
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) offers innovative, rigorous, and highly relevant career and technical education programs designed to prepare high school students for a diverse array of high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers. With 21 career pathways, MBIT’s programs are tailored to equip students with the skills needed for Pennsylvania’s critical industries. Through hands-on, real-world training, students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications and post-secondary credits, giving them a head start on their career paths. MBIT serves students in grades 10–12 from the Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts.
MBIT’s 21 career and technical programs for secondary students are as follows:
Architecture & Construction Engineering Automotive Technology
Building Trades Occupations
Collision Repair Technology
Commercial Art & Design
Graphics
Construction Carpentry
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts & Science
Dental Occupations
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
Engineering Related Technology
Horticulture Landscape & Design
Medical & Health Professions
Multimedia Technology
Networking & Operating Systems Security
Plumbing & Heating Technology
Public Safety
Residential
Sports Therapy & Exercise Management
Web Design & Interactive Media
Welding Technology