Brazosport High School took 13 students to the SkillsUSA District contests held across Houston, Rosenberg, and Stafford between January 30 and February 22, 2025. These hands-on competitions challenged students in career and technical categories like welding, welding job exhibits, job interview competitions, teamworks (team build), electrical construction wiring, carpentry and masonry (bricklaying).
Out of the 13 participants, 11 qualified to advance to the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, which took place April 2-5, 2025 in Corpus Christi.
Congratulations to the State Qualifiers:
- Seniors Ricardo Arizmendi IV & Vicente Calvillo
- Welding Exhibit Project (BBQ Pit)
- Senior Mauricio Torres
- Electrical Wiring Exhibit Project & Electrical Construction Wiring
- Senior Victor Martinez
- Junior Ulises Varela
- Technical Drafting and Elected as District Officer
- Junior Travis Bell
- Sophomores, Jose Barrera, Kaia Garza, Taryn Poole, Michael Salinas
- Sophomore Kaylene Martinez-Garibay
Additionally, Ulises Varela was chosen as a district officer and will find out his position at his upcoming leadership training. He will attend the National Convention in June.
BISD is proud of the students and their sponsors who have dedicated their time and talents to achieve this level of success.
“SkillsUSA is more than a competition—it's a platform for students to showcase their technical skills, professionalism, and leadership,” said Bridgette Percle, BISD Career and Technical Education Director. “We are incredibly proud of our students and sponsors who continue to represent BISD with excellence and determination at the highest levels.”
Congratulations to all competitors and best of luck to our students as they continue their journey at the state level!
