LIBERTY – Twenty-four talented students from the Sullivan BOCES Career & Technical Education Center recently showcased their skills at the prestigious NYS Skills USA Competition in Syracuse. Competing against top students from across the state, two local students earned honors for their outstanding performance.

Serenity Moore (Liberty Central School) took home 3rd Place in Cake Decorating, while Cathy Flores (Liberty Central School) earned 3rd Place in Nail Care. Their creativity, technical skill, and dedication earned them a spot on the podium in highly competitive events.

“Competing at the state level takes courage, preparation, and a true commitment to excellence,” said Kathleen Wilcox, Principal at the Sullivan BOCES Career & Tech Center. “We are incredibly proud of all 24 students who represented Sullivan BOCES with professionalism and pride.”

SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens through hands-on competitions in skilled trades and leadership events. 

Congratulations to Serenity, Cathy, and every student who competed and demonstrated the valuable skills of their trade. You make your school district and Sullivan BOCES proud!

 List of students who competed 

Joseph Tucker, Roscoe CS-Automotive Tech I-Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Nicholas Foley, Tri-Valley CS-Automotive Tech II-Automotive Service Technology, Evyonna Gilliard, Fallsburg CS-Culinary II- Baking and Pastry Arts, EmmaRae Owen,  Livingston CS and MacKenzie Cole, Livingston Manor CS-Early Childhood Education-Banner Contest (Team of 2), Serenity Moore, Liberty CS-Culinary I-Cake Decorating, Aden Volpe, Sullivan West CS-Cosmetology II-Cosmetology Senior, Braedan Clarke, Liberty CS-Culinary II-Culinary Arts, Rachael Yusko, Sullivan West CS-Automotive Tech II-Diesel Equipment Technology,Skylar Wright, Fallsburg CS -Early Childhood Education, William Burns, Monticello CS-New Vision-Extemporaneous Speaking, Rebecca Gashinsky, Roscoe CS, Hailey Kaplan-Monticello CS, Morris Germann, Monticello CS, and Quinn Allen, Liberty CS-New Vision-Health Knowledge Bowl (Team of 4), Jared Kratz, Sullivan West CS-Natural Resources II-Heavy Equipment Operation, Joseph Metz, Tri-Valley CS-Automotive Technology II-Job Demonstration A, Giada Marone,  Monticello CS-New Vision-Medical Math, Abiiana Alvarez, Monticello CS-New Vision-Medical Terminology, Cathy Flores, Liberty CS and Kayla Tapia, Liberty CS-Cosmetology II-Nail Care (Team of 2), Cahl Darling, Livingston Manor CS-Welding II-Welding, Landen Boyd, Sullivan West CS, Logan Park-Livingston Manor CS, and Vincent Nervegna, Sullivan West CS- Welding II-Welding Fabrication (Team of 3).