Success was in the hands of the Frenship SkillsUSA students, as they rose to the top of the competition on many levels. Twenty-two students in Frenship's Auto Tech, Law Enforcement, Construction and Media programs qualified for the state competition. 

 

The Automotive Quiz Bowl team of Nate Groce, Aaron McGee, Zeke Medrano, Rowdy Dubose, Chris Keck, Trevor Fleming, and Lucas Murphy took home the gold after a capturing the win over two tough Lubbock ISD teams.

 

In Project Judging, Aaron McGee and Rowdy Dubose qualified for state judging with their completed engine build, as did Nate Groce and Zeke Medrano.

 

Lucas Murphy and Trevor Fleming received a Superior rating on their project notebook.

 

Chris Keck took home bronze in the Automotive Service Technology hands-on competition, silver in Tool ID, and a bronze in Motorcycle Repair, along with being awarded a scholarship to South Plains College.

 

In addition to the students' success, Dana Vinson, FHS Automotive instructor, was named the District 3 Advisor of the Year for Skills USA.

 

 

Frenship students taking the law enforcement classes also did well at the competition with students qualifying for the state competition. 

In the Criminal Justice division including Traffic Stop, Finger Print, Test, Interview, Communications, and Report  Writing, Abigail Ponce took first place and will advanced to state. Frenship's Matthew Melendrez also took the second place spot. 

In the Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl (Criminal Justice/Real World quiz) Ashley Osborne, Caden Newman, Cristian Garrison, Joseph Mcdonald, Jarra Lawrence earned the first place spot and a place at the state competition. 

The Frenship Crime Scene Investigation team with Ashley Osborne, Tucker (Shae) McNeal,  and Hailee Garza are also headed to state after landing first place. 

Due to the competitions, Ashley Osborne also received a $500 scholarship to South Plains College. 

Other Frenship students who competed included:

Felony Traffic Stop

Team 1: Joseph Mcdonald, Mackenzie Neinast (Placed 5th)

Team 2 : Ninsey Beltran, Tristan Osborne (Placed 6th)

Event: Building Search (SWAT TACTICS)

Team 1: Caden Newman, Cristian Garrison, Abigail Ponce, Matthew Melendrez (Placed 7th)

Team 2: Devyn Blount, Jeremiah Juarez, Brody Robertson, Braedon Cantu (Placed 6th)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES: 

Three FHS students will be headed to the SkillsUSA state competition for the construction trades.

Colton Dabbert brought home the first place title in carpentry. Jerome Blankston earned first place in masonry while Nathan Powers followed close behind with second. 

AV PRODUCTION/ MEDIA:

Out of a dozen Frenship students who competed in the media divisions, two will advance to the state competition. 

Jacob Filgo and Nathan Charles, both FHS juniors, will compete in digital cinema at SkillsUSA.

Congratulation to all of the state qualifiers and good luck at the SkillsUSA competition!