April 25, 2025 - Collectively, 15 health science students from Smithson Valley High School earned 11 gold, eight silver and one bronze at the state SkillsUSA competition this spring with one student defending her state title and earning her second trip to the national competition.
That student, Clarissa Wallace, earned three gold medals this year at the state competition, defended her state title in Practical Nursing and qualified for the national contest while also earning a gold in Community Service and in Outstanding SkillsUSA Member. She was elected as a District 10 officer as well.
The SVHS CTE health science teacher is Dr. Jennifer Carrillo.
Results from SVHS Health Science State SkillsUSA Competition
- Sofia Bert - Practical Nursing, silver; Promotional Bulletin Board, gold
- Ariel Caldwell - Promotional Bulletin Board, silver
- Addison Coerver - Community Service, gold
- Jacqueline Dominguez - Nurse Assisting, silver
- Misty Garcia- Promotional Bulletin Board, gold
- Niah Gutierrez - Nurse Assisting, gold
- Samantha LaPradd - Promotional Bulletin Board, gold
- Jamie McNett - Promotional Bulletin Board, silver
- Isabella Montalvo - Job Skills Demo, Open, silver; Medical Assisting, gold
- Natalie Rios - Medical Math, bronze
- Leah Romero - Community Service, gold
- Kimberly Scott - Pin Design, silver
- Carly Soileau - Basic Healthcare Skills, silver
- Avery Trussell - First Aid & CPR, gold; Promotional Bulletin Board, silver
Congratulations!
Photo descriptions
-Smithson Valley High School health science students who qualified for state SkillsUSA competition were recognized by the Board of Trustees on April 24.
-Smithson Valley High School health science students competing at the state SkillsUSA competition pictured from left, Avery Trussell, Ariel Caldwell and Jamie McNett.