Southeastern Regional Students Recognized During 2024 District SkillsUSA Awards Ceremony

SOUTH EASTON — Dozens of Southeastern students were recognized recently for their achievements in this year’s district SkillsUSA Competition.

On March 13, students who competed in the district SkillsUSA Competition were honored during a ceremony at Southeastern Regional. The school is a member of SkillsUSA Massachusetts District II.

Awards were announced in more than 20 categories covering a range of career and technical education specialties. SkillsUSA Advisor Leah Doolin announced the awards and Advisor Marc Raimondo presented the students with medals and certificates. 

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were presented to both individual students and school teams. Many of these students also qualified to compete in the statewide conference. 

“SkillsUSA is a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate trade skills, knowledge and leadership, as well as network with peers at the state and national conferences,” Principal Leslie Weckesser said. “Congratulations to all of the students who placed and best of luck to those who are continuing on to compete at the state level next month.”

The Southeastern students who were recognized in each category included:

Additive Manufacturing

• Jocelyn Protentis, grade 11, Brockton (Third Place, State Qualifier)
• John Kotlik, grade 11, Stoughton (Third Place, State Qualifier)

Audio/Radio Production

• Tianna Dias, grade 12, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Jayden Ferguson, grade 10, Brockton (Third Place, State Qualifier)
• Julianna Lachance, grade 12, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Ludianna Pires, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Anthony Buzzell, grade 11, Norton (Third Place, State Qualifier)
• Tyler Reidy, grade 12, Norton (Second Place, State Qualifier)

Automotive Refinishing Technology

• Leo Gareri, grade 11, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Miryam-Marina Monteiro, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)

Automotive Service Technology

• Ivan Tatis, grade 11, Mansfield (Third Place)

Baking and Pastry Arts

• Ava Matta, grade 11, Brockton (Third Place)

Carpentry

• Josiah Perez, grade 10, Brockton (Third Place)

Cosmetology (Under 500 Hours)

• Kylie Hayes, grade 10, Foxborough (Third Place)

Criminal Justice

• Paige Platt, grade 10, Norton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Diesel Equipment Technology

• Bryan Nguyen, grade 10, Brockton (Third Place)
• John Cantalupo, grade 12, East Bridgewater (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Alexzander Raimondo, grade 12, Fairhaven (Second Place, State Qualifier)

Early Childhood Education

• Katlin Argentina, grade 11, Easton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Addison Campbell, grade 11, Mansfield (Third Place)

Electrical Construction Wiring

• Samantha Vilus, grade 10, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Marine Service Technology

• Andrianna Wilkinson, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Jadon Crockett, grade 11, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Azarri Deandrade, grade 10, Brockton (Third Place, State Qualifier)

Mechatronics

• Morgan Pearson, grade 12, Mansfield (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Bennett Snyder, grade 12, Sharon (First Place, State Qualifier)

Medical Assisting

• Morgan Mcdevitt, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Saniyah Sauveur, grade 11, West Bridgewater (Third Place, State Qualifier)
• Taylor Lundquist, grade 12, Mansfield (First Place, State Qualifier)

Medical Math

• Xavier Carrion, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)

Medical Terminology

• Chris-Ander Paraison, grade 12, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Plumbing

• Braden McElhinney, grade 10, Foxborough (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Zackary Bacon, grade 10, North Easton (Third Place)

Power Equipment Technology

• Sean Henningson, grade 11, Brockton (Third Place)
• Colin McGuirk, grade 11, Mansfield (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Nicholas Magaldi, grade 12, North Easton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Restaurant Service

• Mackenzie Riley, grade 10, South Easton (Second Place, State Qualifier)

Screen Printing Technology

• Joseph Montal, grade 12, Foxborough (Third Place)

Team Works 1

• Carpentry: Jessica Joint, grade 10, Brockton (Third Place)
• Electrical: Trevor Ellston, grade 11, Norton (Third Place)
• Mason: Carl Pierre, grade 12, Brockton (Third Place)
• Plumbing: Noah Ellston, grade 11, Norton (Third Place)

Team Works 2 

• Carpentry: Jack Andersen, grade 11, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Electrical: Nya Breedy, grade 11, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Mason: Marcellus Alford, grade 11, Sharon (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Plumbing: Ethan Picanco, grade 11, Brockton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Team Works 3

• Mason: Ricky Martin Goncalves Mendes, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place)
• Carpentry: Vince Cuzzi, grade 10, Mansfield (Second Place)
• Electrical: Alexander Monteiro, grade 10, Brockton (Second Place)
• Plumbing: Nicholas Shaw, grade 11, East Bridgewater (Second Place)

Technical Computer Applications

• Kimberly Mathieu, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Maximilian Mansfield, grade 12, South Easton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Television (Video) Production

• Wenwu Akoi, grade 12, Brockton (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Daniel Weir, grade 11, East Bridgewater (Third Place)
• Brandon Bollin, grade 12, Foxborough (Third Place)
• Eleanor Delano, grade 11, Foxborough (Second Place, State Qualifier)
• Socks Amster, grade 12, Norton (First Place, State Qualifier)
• Olivia Lopes, grade 11, West Bridgewater (First Place, State Qualifier)

Welding Sculpture

• Caitlin Healy, grade 10, Norton (First Place, State Qualifier)

Lauren McPherson, grade 10, of Brockton and Cole Whitman, grade 11, of East Bridgewater were also recognized as State Officer Candidates.

Each year, SkillsUSA Massachusetts hosts six District Qualifying Events to determine which students will compete in the Massachusetts SkillsUSA Championships. During these events, held from February to March, students complete a written SkillsUSA Employment Skills test and a written trade knowledge test.

Students who qualified in their district move on to compete in the State Leadership & Skills Conference from April 25-27. Students who qualify through the state conference will be eligible to compete at the National Leadership & Skills Conference in June.

SkillsUSA Massachusetts is the state chapter of the national SkillsUSA organization, both of which support students in middle school and beyond who are studying skilled trades. 

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