SkillsUSA

Students from Apalachee High School and Haymon-Morris Middle School proudly represented Barrow County at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, bringing home two national medals and making their mark on the national stage.

Apalachee High School Success

Three students from Apalachee High School attended the national competition, with Marcelo Macias earning a bronze medal in the Employment Application Process event. Competing against 23 students from across the country, Marcelo placed 3rd—an incredible achievement, as SkillsUSA only awards medals to the top three competitors in each category. He was one of just six high school students from Georgia to medal at this year’s national event.

Haymon-Morris Middle School Achievements

Four students from Haymon-Morris Middle School also participated in the competition, with Gavin Pugh earning a bronze medal in the Action Skills category. Gavin demonstrated the Booking Process and fingerprinting techniques, with fellow student Lindsey Groover serving as his model. Gavin was the only middle school student from Georgia to place in the top three at Nationals.

In addition, Angel Cruz served as a middle school Voting Delegate, one of only two students from Georgia to receive this honor and experience.

Out of just seven Georgia students (high school and middle school combined) who placed in the top three at Nationals, two were from Barrow County Schools—a testament to the talent, dedication, and preparation of our students and educators.

Congratulations to all of our SkillsUSA competitors for representing Barrow County with excellence and pride!