SkillsUSA State Winners - Centennial and Mayfield High School

Las Cruces Public Schools congratulates our SkillsUSA State Winners.

Students from Centennial, Las Cruces High and Mayfield competed in events that tested their technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism. Competitions involved tasks such as building projects, written exams, job interviews, and leadership demonstrations.

The SkillsUSA competition covers a wide range of career specific and leadership contests where students demonstrate their skills in various technical and vocational fields.

First place winners have advanced to national competitions, where they will represent New Mexico and compete against students from across the country. This year’s state winners include:

Skills USA State Champions Centennial High School

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Technical Drafting: Carter Talley

Computer Programming: Ishan Bhakta

Technical Computer Applications: Mateo Garay

Television Video Production: Paul Ritter and LuRay Lerdal

Video News Production: Layla Garcia, Jaylen Terrazas, Jadzia Murphy, and Staci Melendrez

Advisors: Ethan Henry, Hunter Christmas

Mayfield High SchoolSKILLS USA

MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Photography: Dante Chip

Career Pathways Showcase (Arts, A/V, Communications): Mia Sanchez, Emma Montero, Tony Martinez

Advisors: Keith Roberts, Mary Rios