More Than 40 Robert H. Gibson Technical School Students Participate in Signing Day Event

Posted on June 9, 2026

More than 40 students from Robert H. Gibson Technical School participated in the SkillsUSA Signing Day.

On May 27, 41 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from Robert H. Gibson Technical School participated in a SkillsUSA Signing Day. These students signed letters of intent, showing their commitment to pursue skilled career paths after graduation or to continue their education. Each student has either already secured post-graduation employment or has committed to further education, both related to their studies.

L-R: Beth O’Brien, Questar III BOCES SkillsUSA Advisor; Darin Cook, Crisafulli Brothers; Chris DeStafano, Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc.; Eric Papandrea, Questar III BOCES Principal

Additionally at the event, two local businesses were recognized for their commitment to the skilled trades and for supporting our school and students. Chris DeStafano from Harrison and Burrowes Bridge Constructors, Inc. and Darin Cook from Crisafulli Brothers were both on-site to accept their awards.

Congratulations to our participating seniors, we can’t wait to see how your futures unfold!

Automotive Services

Ryan Bastidas, Troy CSD, HVCC
Sage Dudley, Berlin CSD, Universal Technical Institute
Payton Howes, Lansingburgh CSD, HVCC
Nelson Rivera Lind, Lansingburgh CSD, HVCC
Tucker Schroder, New Lebanon CSD, HVCC

Automotive Technology

Logan Austin, Brunswick CSD, Paul Smith’s College
Raymond Bulson, Hoosic Valley CSD, City of Troy
Alex Ruepp, Hoosic Valley CSD, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)

Cosmetology

Lily Biette, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Eryn Bruce, East Greenbush CSD, HVCC
Amya Conyers, Rensselaer CSD, HVCC
Aeris Corrodore, East Greenbush CSD, HVCC and Charleen Fabe Salon
Liana Goss, Rensselaer CSD, HVCC
Olivia Hoch, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Helen Ketzer, East Greenbush CSD, HVCC and Breanna Kirsch
Kylie Mongeon, Averill Park CSD, Alabama University
Olivia Osganian, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Elsa Ramos, Troy CSD, Salon at Ulta Beauty
Abigail Salsbury, Averill Park CSD, UAlbany
Victoria Sanchez, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Julia Shatraw, East Greenbush CSD, Jackie’s Place
Guillianna Van Cott, Lansingburgh CSD, Hartwick College

Criminal Justice

Samuel Ulmer, East Greenbush CSD, HVCC

Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance

Aaron Aubin, Schodack CSD, JDunn Group
Mason Burke, East Greenbush CSD, Waste Connections Colonie
Carter Burmaster, Averill Park CSD, Labor Union / R.D. Postulka Contracting
Joshua Camadine, Schodack CSD, National Training, Inc
Zach Dahl, Brunswick CSD, SUNY Cobleskill
Joshua Garrison, East Greenbush CSD, SUNY Morrisville
Logan Horton, New Lebanon CSD, SUNY Polytechnic
Branden Johnson, Averill Park CSD, Ayzo Ridge Cultivated Signage
Braden Martin, Brunswick CSD, Paul Smith’s College

HVAC

Christopher Austin, East Greenbush CSD, HVCC
Ayden Coonrad, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Evan Davis, East Greenbush CSD, Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters
Nathan Durkin, Hoosic Valley CSD, HVCC
AJ Hencke, Averill Park CSD, Lincoln Tech
Henry Madigan, Hoosic Valley CSD, HVCC
Hunter Mather-Richardson, Averill Park CSD, HVCC
Mia Lee Robles, Rensselaer CSD, HVCC
Justin Vogt, Hoosic Valley CSD, Todd

CTE students from Donald R. Kline Technical School particpated in their own Signing Day event on May 6, 2026.