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SkillsUSA
Championships & National Leadership and Skills Conference |
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General Information
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Dates: |
June 23-28, 2008
(June 23 & June 28 are travel days) |
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Locations: |
Kansas City, Missouri |
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Arizona's Hotel: |
Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel |
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9103 East 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64133 |
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Phone:
(816) 737-0200 ▪ Fax: |
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Attendees: |
Contestants, Advisors, Voting Delegates, State Officers, Parents,
Observers |
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| Cost to Attend |
Registration $115 pp |
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Arizona Package $120 pp |
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Lodging, Airfare, etc. See Packages
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SkillsUSA returns to Kansas City June 23-June 28, 2008 for the 43rd annual
National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of
career and technical education students.
More than 13,500 people—including students,
teachers and business partners—are expected to participate in the week-long
event.
The SkillsUSA Championships are held on
Thursday, June 27 in H. Roe Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium. More than
4,700 outstanding career and technical education students—all state contest
winners—will compete hands-on in 75 different trade, technical and
leadership fields.
Students work against the clock and each
other, proving their expertise in occupations like electronics,
computer-aided drafting, precision machining, medical assisting and culinary
arts.
Contests are run with the help of industry,
trade associations, and labor organizations, and test competencies are set
by industry.
Leadership contestants will demonstrate
skills including extemporaneous speaking and conducting meetings by
parliamentary procedure. The competitions will be open to the public and
free of charge. |
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Frequently
Asked Questions |
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How can I travel with my
son/daughter and join the Arizona Delegation for the week in Kansas
City? |
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If you plan to join us for the
entire week, then you will travel with our group, and the
per person prices
will apply. You will also receive admission to the Opening & Awards
Ceremonies, Worlds of Fun (amusement park) and all Arizona
Delegation meals at the hotel. Complete the parent registration (PDF)
and submit to your child's teacher by May 9. |
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I want to only attend certain
parts of the national conference and NOT join Arizona for the week.
How can I do this? |
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You will need to make your own
flight and ground transportation arrangements and reserve a
hotel room here. We do not have extra rooms in Arizona's
conference hotel, so please do not ask for an exception. The link
above has hotel information that is specifically designed for
parents, guests and observers. |
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How can I attend the Opening
Ceremony with my son/daughter? |
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In order to attend the Opening
Session, you must register for the conference. You MUST pay the $115 per person
conference registration and complete the Registration, Personal and
Medical Liability Form (PDF)
(by May 15) or $125 on-site registration fee. (Children under 12 are
free.) Submit the completed form to your child's teacher. |
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What is the cost of attending the Awards Ceremony only? |
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For those people not paying the
registration fee but who wish to attend the Awards Ceremony, tickets
will be on sale for a cost of $15 each. These will be sold only in
advance in the SkillsUSA conference headquarters at the convention
center. Tickets will not be sold at the door on the night of the
awards ceremony. |
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Where do I send the forms and
information for myself and my students? |
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The Rooming Form and all payments go
to Traveltyme (as listed on the form). The 2008 Conference
Information Form (that was completed at the Winner's Meeting on
April 29) can be faxed to the SkillsUSA--Arizona office at
602.364.1524 |
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How can I join the Arizona group
but travel on my own? |
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In order to do this, you must do the
following: |
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1. Complete the National SkillsUSA
Liability & Medical Release Form (PDF)
and give it to your child's teacher |
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2. Pay Traveltyme $115 for
conference registration plus $110 for the Arizona package = $225 to
Traveltyme |
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Arizona Travel Packages |
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Description
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Quad |
Triple |
Twin |
Single |
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Airfare, Hotel, etc. |
$687 |
$735 |
$805 |
$1070 |
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Arizona Package |
120 |
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120 |
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National Conf.
Registration |
115 |
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115 |
115 |
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TOTAL COST |
$922 |
$970 |
$1040 |
$1305 |
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Download travel
information in menu at top of page. |
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Group travel includes departing on June 23 for
Kansas City, MO and returning to Phoenix, Arizona on June 28, 2008 and the
following:
• Roundtrip Air Transportation from Phoenix
• Charter Motor Coach Transportation Airport to Hotel
• Five Nights Accommodations Marriott Downtown
• Delegation Dinner Meeting--Monday Evening
• Services of Traveltyme
• Taxes and Gratuities
• Arizona Dinner/Social following Awards Ceremony – Friday
• SkillsUSA—Arizona Polo
• 10 SkillsUSA—Arizona 2007 Conference Pins
• National Conference Registration ($115 pp) |
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Parent, Observer and Guest Travel Information |
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Hotel Reservations for Parents and Guests Made
Easy At the request of many state associations, and to relieve the limited
availability at some hotels, we have blocked rooms specifically for parents
and guests. Parents and guests can register by using the form provided with
this guide (you may want to make copies and distribute the form to parents
and guests at your state conference).
Or, visit
www.skillsusa.org/events/hotels.shtml. Instructions are provided on the
Web site. Select “Online Hotel Reservations” and follow the prompts.
There are 3 options for traveling to Kansas City, MO to attend the national
conference: |
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Travel with the
school as a participant and submit a travel package (PDF) to the Advisor of
your child. Note: It is the same travel package as for your student,
except you're listed as an adult observer. |
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Travel on your
own and stay with your child in his/her sleeping room. Talk with your
child's teacher about the lodging cost for the room. |
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Travel on your
own and stay in your own hotel room. Book hotel here:
Hotel Reservations. You can
purchase tickets to the Closing Session for $10 per person (in advance
only) on-site at conference registration/headquarters by 2pm on Friday,
June 27, 2008. (Children under 12 do not need a ticket.) |
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Contestant Preparation |
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1. Read and understand the SkillsUSA Technical
Standards for the contest. Visit
here. |
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2. Check the Updates
here |
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3. Order the proper uniform
here
as listed in the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. |
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4. Download the 2007 contest project
here. (Not available for all contests.) |
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5. Practice! Practice! Practice |
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Teacher Training Seminars (SkillsUSA
University) |
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Visit here for more information
http://www.skillsusa.org/events/skillsuniv.shtml |
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2007 Medalists |
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Gold Medalists
Community Service,
Secondary
Stephanie Reyes
Roger Mortensen
Leticia Valencia
Central Arizona Valley
Institute of Technology (CAVIT)
Casa Grande, AZ
Extemporaneous Speaking,
Secondary
Jeffrey Kiser
Round Valley High School
Springerville, AZ
Fire Fighting,
Secondary
Kilan Anderson
Northern Arizona
Vocational Institute of Technology (NAVIT)
Snowflake, AZ
Silver Medalists
Customer Service, Iulia A
Taranu, Secondary
East Valley Institute of
Technology (EVIT)
Mesa, AZ
Precision Machining,
Post-Secondary
Jeff Washburn
Gateway Community
College
Phoenix, AZ
Bronze Medalists
Television News
Anchor-Reporter,
Secondary
Aremy Tellez
Iraq Camacho
Gitzel Puente
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ
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2006 MEDALISTS (1st, 2nd and 3rd place contestants) |
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Contestant Results:
http://www.skillsusa.org/compete/results.shtml
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Arizona Medalists (1st, 2nd & 3rd place ranking)
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Architectural Drafting |
Jamie Colby
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Postsecondary
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Northwest Education Center |
| Silver
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Glendale, AZ |
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Community Service |
Team I Angelica Pena
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Central Arizona Valley
Institute of Technology |
| Silver
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Casa Grande, AZ |
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Community Service |
Team I Maria Ramirez
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Central Arizona Valley
Institute of Technology |
| Silver
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Casa Grande, AZ |
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Community Service |
Team I Kathy Jimenez
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Central Arizona Valley
Institute of Technology |
| Silver
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Casa Grande, AZ |
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Health Occupations Professional Portfolio |
Ashley Feierstein
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Central Arizona Valley
Institute of Technology |
| Silver
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Casa Grande, AZ |
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Photography |
Stephanie E Lew
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Postsecondary
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Tucson High School |
| Bronze
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Tucson, AZ |
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Precision Machining Technology |
Jeff Washburn
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East Valley Institute of
Tech |
| Gold
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Mesa, AZ |
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Principles of Technology |
Robin Anderson
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Coconino High School |
| Bronze
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Flagstaff, AZ |
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Television (Video) Production |
Team K Krisanna Sexton
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Centennial High School |
| Gold
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Peoria, AZ |
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Television (Video) Production |
Team K Kallie Sexton
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Centennial High School |
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Peoria, AZ |
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Television News Anchor-Reporter |
Team D Jessica Crede
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Cibola High School |
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Yuma, AZ |
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Television News Anchor-Reporter |
Team D Gitzel Puente
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Cibola High School |
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Yuma, AZ |
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Television News Anchor-Reporter |
Team D Sam Endres
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Cibola High School |
| Bronze
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Yuma, AZ |
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2005 Arizona Results & Photos |
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Nearly 170 contestants, teachers and parents
attended the 41st annual SkillsUSA Championships and National Leadership and
Skills Conference. The SkillsUSA--Arizona delegation represented our state
with pride, dignity and a high level of professionalism. The State's
contestants earned 31 medals and the election of Isaias Favela as the
National Region V Vice-President.
Looking for your scores?
Contestants can obtain complete scoring information here:
http://www.skillsusa.org/scores.html
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Isaias Favela, National Region V
Vice-President
See the new National Officers here. |
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Photo of Medalists
during Arizona Awards Dinner
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Bronze |
Advertising Design |
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Stephanie Horn |
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Arcadia High School |
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Phoenix, AZ |
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Dianna Cure, Advisor |
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Gold |
Architectural Drafting |
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Jamie Colby |
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Northwest Education Center |
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Glendale, AZ |
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Scott Thomas, Advisor |
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Gold |
Computer Maintenance Technology |
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Brandon Thetford |
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Red Mountain High School |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Sharon Hain, Advisor |
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Bronze |
Cosmetology |
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Brittney Turley |
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East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Janice Chapman, Advisor |
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Gold |
Culinary Arts |
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Ali Metzger |
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Flagstaff High School |
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Flagstaff, AZ |
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William Mulkey, Advisor |
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Bronze |
Firefighting |
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Eric Valez |
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East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Terry Baugher, Advisor |
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Bronze |
Health Occupations Professional Portfolio |
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Rosie Ibarra |
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Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
(CAVIT) |
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Coolidge, AZ |
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Mike Glover and Debbie Lujan, Advisors |
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Gold |
Internetworking -- Post-Secondary |
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Quinn Snyder |
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Northland Pioneer College |
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Holbrook, AZ |
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Barry Williams, Advisor |
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Bronze |
Photography |
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Stephanie Lew |
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Tucson High School |
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Tucson, AZ |
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Jerry Halfmann, Advisor |
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Bronze |
Robotics and Automation Technology (Team) |
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Richard Hunt, |
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Michael Oliver |
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Gilbert High School |
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Gilbert, AZ |
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Jeanea Lambeth, Advisor |
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Gold |
Total Quality Management |
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Logan Corbett |
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Michael Hale |
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Johnny Gov, |
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John Meyers |
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Tyrel Hansen |
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Mesa High School |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Mark Roberts, Advisor |
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Silver |
Total Quality Management |
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David Butler |
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William Karnes |
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Jeremy Bureau |
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Manuel Leon |
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Christine Pike |
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East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Bob Bonura, Advisor |
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Silver |
Total Quality Management |
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Alex Mendoza |
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Robert Hayes, Jr. |
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Leticia Pena |
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Robinelle Nunez |
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Jason Wansing |
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East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) |
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Mesa, AZ |
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Bronze |
Total Quality Management |
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Annette Aguilar |
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Joey Graff |
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