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LLCC students qualify for Illinois
SkillsUSA Competition
[March 06, 2025]
SPRINGFIELD — Forty-seven Lincoln Land
Community College students qualified for the 2025 Illinois SkillsUSA
Competition after earning high scores at the SkillsUSA Regional
Competition held last month at LLCC and the Capital Area Career
Center (CACC).
The regional competition showcased the expertise of students
competing in automotive and diesel technologies, welding and welding
fabrication, culinary arts, and baking and pastry arts.
SkillsUSA, a national organization dedicated to preparing students
for success in skilled careers, provides hands-on competitions that
test industry knowledge, problem-solving abilities and technical
skills. Participants compete in real-world scenarios judged by
industry professionals, with top performers advancing to the
state-level competition.
“We were excited to host the SkillsUSA Regional Competition and
celebrate the next generation of skilled professionals,” said Dr.
Nancy Sweet, dean, LLCC Workforce Institute. “The event not only
highlights the incredible talent of our students but also
underscores the importance of career and technical education in
today’s workforce.”
The following LLCC students will be moving on to the SkillsUSA state
competition. Students who qualified in more than one category are
marked with an asterisk*.
Automotive Service Technology: JT Curtis, Livingston; Cory Dixon,
Meredosia; Ben Gaul, Springfield; David Griefzu, Auburn; Carlos
Fuentes, Beardstown; Malachi King, Litchfield; Kenden Longwell,
Litchfield; Corey Maasen, Jacksonville; Tim Mix, Litchfield; Patrick
Lipe, Harvel; Braden Snyder, Jacksonville; Michael Stewart,
Jacksonville; and Tyler Terry, Fillmore.
Baking and Pastry Arts: Rene Croteau, Springfield; Payton Green,
Springfield; and Mary Wichman, Rochester.
Culinary Arts: Jack Dearing, Havana and Gabriel Sarabia, Lincoln.
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Diesel Equipment Technology: James Adkins, Franklin; Wyatt
Arnberger, Sherman; Erin Barrick, Lincoln; Jason Boyd,
Frankford, Mo.; Colton Decker*, Chatham; Allie Dzierwa*, New
Berlin; Zachary Golden, Easton; Logan Hollo, Hillsboro; Erik
Keeton*, Wavery; Steven Khorishko, Chatham; Bradley Payne,
Springfield; Alec Poos, Pleasant Plains; Gavin Rynders*,
Greenfield; Garrett Sheehan*, Concord; Shannon Smaga,
Mechanicsburg; Kade Spurlock, Rochester; Will Stambaugh, Beason;
Kyle Stinde, Centralia; Zach Taylor*, Springfield; John Tuxhorn*,
Springfield; and Keenan Wine, Pittsfield.
Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration (HVACR): Eamon
Bommarito, Springfield; Aydin Folker, Jacksonville; David
McCullum, Springfield; Alicia Pattarozzi, Taylorville; Alex
Furichi Sarabia, Springfield; and Caitlyn Summers, Middletown.
Heavy Equipment Operator: Colton Decker*; Allie Dzierwa*; Erik
Keeton*; Gage Kopec, Troy; Gavin Rynders*; Garrett Sheehan*;
Zach Taylor*; and John Tuxhorn.*
Welding: Luke Leahy, Glenarm.
Students competing at the Illinois SkillsUSA State Conference in
Peoria in April have the opportunity to qualify for the National
SkillsUSA Championships to be held in Atlanta, Ga., in June.
To learn more about LLCC’s workforce career training, visit
www.llcc.edu/workforce.
[Text received from Lincoln Land
Community College · Office of Public Relations and Marketing] |
