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In order to raise money to defray the costs of attendance at competitions, SkillsUSA members sell lollipops during the school day, in their classrooms, the hallway, the cafeteria. “[The funds] go to support SkillsUSA,” NC Drafting and Design teacher and SkillsUSA advisor Michael Barcarse said. If a lollipop is what is needed to fight that afternoon slump, find a SkillsUSA member or head on over to room 804.

SkillsUSA sells sweet treats

Kimani Kinyanjui, Photographer/ Videographer
August 28, 2018
LaPierre soaks up all of the excitement that comes from becoming the second ever person in Cobb County to earn one of the state officer positions in SkillsUSA Georgia. “I worked so hard for this, I’m glad it all paid off in the end,” LaPierre said.

LaPierre rises through the ranks and earns SkillsUSA state officer position

Turner Markwalter, Reporter
May 8, 2018
SkillsUSA offers trade-based competitions for students to gain experience in careers they want to pursue later on in life. The welding competitions requires the student to weld pieces of metal together into an artistic mold.

NC SkillsUSA chapter shines again at State Leadership and Skills Conference

Turner Markwalter, Reporter
March 29, 2018
Student Aiden Minard looks at different models to prepare for SkillsUSA. The organization seeks to prepare young minds for the workplace by instilling skills that can be used immediately out of school. The NC SkillsUSA chapter now spends their time putting the final touches on their products, such as sports highlights and music videos.

NC got Skills(USA)

Christophe Cesar, Photographer, Reporter
February 28, 2018

Connor Langston: Musician in the making

Joshua Dawson, Public relations, Ad manager
February 15, 2018
Junior Patrick Duckett measures out a piece of wood to ensure that meets the length requirements for his cabinet. “Measuring is the worst part because you have to be super precise with the measurements,” Duckett said.

NC SkillsUSA chapter builds their way to success

Turner Markwalter, Reporter
February 15, 2018
NC senior Nolan Moore worked hard enough to compete in the National Skills and Leadership Conference, earning a spot in the top ten. Moore works on sweating together two copper pipes, a necessary skill for his desired occupation. Sweating involves heating a solder into the pipes to merge them.

Nolan Moore: NC’s very own Mario

Turner Markwalter, Reporter
November 6, 2017

SkillsUSA takes on 2RE Fall Leadership Conference

Turner Markwalter, Reporter, Photographer
November 1, 2017
Many SkillsUSA members took home gold medals, placing first place in their competitions.

NC SkillsUSA chapter delivers at state competition, takes home many medals

Emmett Schindler, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017
Sophomore Patrick Duckett competed in the regional competition for cabinetmaking, where he made a whole cabinet in just two hours.

NC wins multiple medals in regional SkillsUSA competitions

Emmett Schindler, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2017
Easter reminds all of us of the upcoming spring. Acworth celebrated the holiday by hosting The Easter Egg Hunt at Kennworth Park.

SkillsUSA sends competitors to nationals

Emmett Schindler, News editor
March 22, 2016
Atlanta Technical College hosted the SkillsUSA Region Championship.

SkillsUSA region championship sends NC students to state

Emmett Schindler, News editor
February 10, 2016
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