Lamar Institute of Technology Students Earn 20 Medals at State SkillsUSA Conference

4/15/2026

Thirty-eight students from Lamar Institute of Technology competed at the 2026 state SkillsUSA Conference held April 8-11 in Corpus Christi, bringing home a total of 20 medals.

The group won nine gold, eight silver and three bronze medals across multiple technical and workforce disciplines. SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.

“I am truly passionate about this organization and the meaningful impact it has on our students,” Stacy Taylor, SkillsUSA advisor said. “It is incredibly rewarding to see students grow through these experiences, and I am grateful to be part of providing opportunities that allow them to compete, connect and develop valuable skills for their future careers.”

Gold medalists included Sohanur Rahman (customer service, extemporaneous speaking, criminal justice), Aunica Lynch (prepared speech), Noble Turner (electronic technology), Reece Broussard (job demonstration A), and Miracle Morris, Ashley Cruz and Shamayah Petry (crime scene investigation Team B).

Silver medalists included Joclyn England, Jalexis Booze, Halle Foster and Zoe Hubbard (health knowledge bowl Team B), Grayson Tucker (technical drafting), and Selena Anguiano, Candace Solis and Amber Hooper (crime scene investigation Team A).

Bronze medalists included Linda Richards (prepared speech), Tristan Cogar (technical drafting) and Colsen Thompson (job demonstration A).

“The students demonstrated remarkable commitment and perseverance, spending countless hours preparing, practicing and refining their skills in anticipation of this highly competitive event,” Taylor said. “This outstanding achievement highlights their exceptional skills, dedication, and the strength of their workforce and technical training programs.”

Gold medalists will advance to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta this June, where they will compete against top students from across the country.

For more information on LIT’s SkillsUSA opportunities contact 409-880-8321 or visit lit.edu/student-success/student-activities.