Pine Tree High School students earned top honors at the SkillsUSA District 5 Competition, held February 26–28 at the Texas State Technical College campus in Waco. Competing against schools from across the East Texas, PTHS students secured multiple medals and state-qualifying placements in Audio/Video Production, Automotive Technology, Graphic Design, and Construction.
SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization that prepares students for high-demand careers in the skilled trades, technical fields, and service industries. Through competitive events aligned to industry standards, students demonstrate technical expertise, leadership, teamwork, and professionalism.
Audio/Video Production
Silver Medal – State Qualifier
Video News Production Team A
Christian Daniels, Mitchell Eggerman, Douglas Palmer, Adan Yoeung
Bronze Medal
Video News Production Team B
Morgan Eggerman, Parker Lee, Adrian Pena, Lexi Peery
Automotive Technology
1st Place – Automotive Quiz Bowl (Out of 9 Teams) - State Qualifiers
Elyjah Escovedo, Hayden Ritchson, Mekhi Townsend, Ace Bass, Nathan Saunders
Superior Rating Projects - State Qualifiers
G37 Turbocharger – Heriberto Stanford
GM 6.6L Long Block Rebuild – Hayden Ritchson, Ace Bass, Aaron Barnett, Chevy Danysh
Red Ribbon – Excellent Rating Project
G37 Turbocharger – Jalasia Jones
Graphic Design
Digital Image - State Qualifier
Audrey Jenkins
Construction
Silver Medal – TeamWorks Construction Competition
Dustin Cole, Cason Tidwell, Colton Cazalas, Jonathan Roberts
Students who earned qualifying honors will advance to the state competition in Corpus Christi later this spring. Their success reflects the strength of Pine Tree ISD Career and Technical Education programs and the continued commitment to preparing students with real-world, industry-aligned skills.
Parents and community members are encouraged to congratulate these students on their outstanding achievement and wish them continued success at the state level.
Go Pirates!