Shawsheen Tech Shines with 57 Medals at 2025 SkillsUSA District Competition

Shawsheen Tech earns 57 Medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA District 4 competition, competing against six other vocational schools in the region!

BILLERICA, MA – Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement at the 2025 SkillsUSA District 4 competition, held on March 14. Competing against six vocational schools in the region, including Essex Tech, Nashoba Tech, and Greater Lawrence Tech, Shawsheen students delivered an outstanding performance, earning 57 medals across a wide range of events.

A total of 156 students represented Shawsheen in 86 career and leadership competitions, showcasing their technical abilities, professionalism, and preparation. Their efforts resulted in 18 gold, 14 silver, and 25 bronze medals, many of which qualify students for the state-level SkillsUSA competition in May.

During a celebratory assembly on March 24, Assistant Chapter Advisor Karen Meister applauded the students’ dedication and drive. “This achievement reflects the students’ commitment to excellence and their focus on future career success,” Meister said.

The SkillsUSA competition series challenges students through three key assessments: a hands-on technical test (70%), a professional development and employability exam (20%), and an OSHA safety evaluation (10%). These events provide a real-world platform for students to apply their career and technical education, while receiving feedback from industry professionals.

“The mission of the SkillsUSA Championships is to celebrate student excellence, strengthen industry connections, and ensure that training remains aligned with workforce needs,” Meister added.

Shawsheen Tech celebrated its annual SkillsUSA District Awards Ceremony on March 24, recognizing 57 student medalists and preparing them for the upcoming state competition in May. (Photo Credit: Allison Cammarata)

Shawsheen Tech extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participants and proudly recognizes the 57 medalists:

Gold Medalists: Maria Cafaro, Alyssa Costantiello, Jessica DeChellis, Devyn Donnelly, Jason Flavin, Corrine Foley, Dale Gardner, Autumn Halas, Brendan Ingersoll, Nishtha Lamsal, Melissa Lavine, Madeline Long, Kylie McLaughlin, Thomas Peterson, Alaina Powell, Haley Ricker, Isaac Schmidt, Michael Ware.

At the SkillsUSA District competition, Shawsheen’s Masonry students swept the podium. From left to right: Megan Steeves earned bronze, William Trach took silver, and Autumn Halas claimed gold. (Photo Credit: Allison Cammarata)

Silver Medalists: Aiden Bain, Aidan Boutot, Phoebe Cameron, Jailyn DiNuccio, Eleanor Gouthro, Jonathan Hureau, Matt Kilfoyle, Sydney MacPherson, Anthony Pellegrino, Roy Plewa, Paxton Saluto Weeks, Isabella Souza, William Trach, Delaney Ward.

Shawsheen’s Medical Assisting students excelled in the Medical Terminology competition. Isabella Molina (left) earned bronze, while Nishtha Lamsal (right) brought home the gold. (Photo Credit: Allison Cammarata)

Bronze Medalists: Nolan Ally, Rachel Botte, Ava Cailler, Madison Fay, Brendan Ferrone, Owen Gallant, Jackson Goldman, Maximus Hussey-Cerqueira, Harry Kinsella, Maura Krueger, Paul Lambardo, Stephanie MacKeen, Isabella Molina, Sean Morgan, Gianna Peach, Kylie Plowman, Josh Powderly, Lorraina Raposa, Tucker Robinson, Alyvia Rowsky, Seth Ruchalski, Mary Schmidt, Evangeline Schwartzkopf, Megan Steeves, Spencer Talbot.

Shawsheen students earned gold in the Health Knowledge Bowl! From left to right: Kylie McLaughlin, Corrine Foley, and Melissa Lavine (not pictured: Alaina Powell) earned first place at the SkillsUSA District competition. (Photo Credit: Allison Cammarata)

The Shawsheen community looks forward to supporting these talented students as they advance to the state competition, and celebrates their continued pursuit of excellence in career and technical education.