Sandersville Technical College Hosts Region GCSA Competition

Sandersville - Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Region 6 Georgia Career Student Association (GCSA) Competition (formerly VOCA). The competition was held at Sandersville Technical College on Friday, February 22 nd. Three hundred forty-four students from 16 area high schools participated in this event.

With forty-two project categories – ranging from mechanical drafting to agricultural science and graphic design – the event showcased a diverse group of skill sets. First and second place winners move on to the state level competition at Jekyll Island, Georgia in April.

The GCSA contests enable members to demonstrate proficiency and to acquire experience in chapter projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation. This event allows students to showcase their achievements, stimulate their growth and improvement in integrating career/technical skills, academic skills and experiences. It is also a great opportunity to encourage and elevate positive social skills and raise their expectations.

Winning Washington County High School Students

First place winners for Washington County High School are: Joseph Mountain (Agricultural Science), Derrick James (Automotive Service Tech); Latasha Walker (Career Portfolio Profile); Lakenya Reaves (Child Care & Development); Christopher May (Collision Repair); Iceion Johnson (Communication Skills); Santina Pierce (Entrepreneurship); Kayana Grant (First Aid/CPR); Jalesse Hunt (Healthcare Technology); Dexter Wiley (Mechanical Drafting); Sidney Curtis (Natural Resource Management); Jeanishiah Swint (Word Processing)

Second place winners for Washington County High School are: Christopher Harris (Architectural Drafting); Shaquette Brown (Community/Civic Awareness); Wyman May (Construction Trade); James Roberson (Extemporaneous Speaking); Lakeshia Grant (Floral Design); Thomashiea Seals (Graphic Arts); Kimberly Renfreo, April Scott, and Charles Jordan (Video Production); Shakia Tillman (Chapter of the Year)

Participating Schools for Region 6 in Georgia are: Bungalow Road Alternative – Augusta GA; Glenn Hills High School – Augusta GA; Liberty County High School; Jenkins County High School – Millen GA; Hephzibah High School – Hephzibah GA; Savannah High School – Savannah GA; H.V. Jenkins High – Savannah GA; Academy of Richmond County – Augusta GA; Glynn Academy – Brunswick GA; T.W. Josey High School – Augusta GA; Vidalia Comprehensive High School – Vidalia GA; Lucy C. Laney High School – Augusta GA; Butler High School – Augusta GA; Bradwell Institute – Hinesville GA; Washington County High School – Sandersville GA; and Bulloch County High School – Statesboro GA.

Friday, February 22, 2008