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Donald R. Kline Technical School and Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

Robert H. Gibson Technical School

Questar III BOCES CTE Class of 2025

 

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July 2025 CTE Monthly Newsletter by MAGGIE PALMERI

This program is open to Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Trades, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, HVAC, and Welding students. Students must be in good standing in their program and participate in an application and interview process.

Since the program’s inception in 2021, 118 students have participated in the program with 56 different businesses across 5 counties. Many students exceed the required 200 hours and stay on for employment through their senior year and/or post graduation. Many businesses return year after year, seeing this program as a pipeline for young, driven employees who are eager to learn, work, and succeed.

Congratulations to the students and businesses participating in the 2025 Youth Apprenticeship Program:

Donald R. Kline Technical School Youth Apprenticeship Program Students – Summer 2025

Donald R. Kline Technical School

• Edward Bailey, Ichabod Crane CSD, HVAC, RBT Bradway Plumbing and Heating
• Simone Beaumont, Greenville CSD, Welding, Peckham Industries
• Kennedy Boughton, Chatham CSD, Welding, Barbado’s Disposal
• Andrew Cornelison, Catskill CSD, Construction, Paul R. Szafran Carpentry
• Logan DeLease, Taconic Hills CSD, Automotive, Columbia County Highway Department
• Kevin Durney, Greenville CSD, Automotive, Townline Auto
• Charles Faria, Ichabod Crane CSD, HVAC, RBT Bradway Plumbing and Heating
• Connor LeBrun, Taconic Hills CSD, Automotive, Northeast Ford
• Jade Mancuso, Cairo-Durham CSD, Automotive, Lou’s Automotive
• Kylie O’Connell, Catskill CSD, Construction, Build Hudson
• Tyler Secor, Ichabod CSD, Automotive, Allegiance Trucking
• Forever Welch, Catskill CSD, Construction, Build Hudson
• Hunter Welch, Chatham CSD, Automotive, Orchard Dodge

Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

• Emilio Mercado, Taconic Hills CSD, Heavy Equipment, Burfeind and Sons Contracting
• Thomas VanWagenen, Greenville CSD, Heavy Equipment, Townline Equipment

Robert H. Gibson Technical School Youth Apprenticeship Program Students – Summer 2025

Robert H. Gibson Technical School

• Ryan Breer, East Greenbush CSD, Construction, Harrison & Burrowes
• Chad Castle, Troy CSD, HVAC, Bold Refrigeration, Heating, and AC
• Michael Coonrad, Troy CSD, Construction, MMC Millwork
• Scott Coonradt, Troy CSD, Construction, Wainschaf Associates, Inc.
• Isaac Dulan, East Greenbush CSD, Welding, Piasecki Steel Construction, Corp.
• Martin Gibbons, III, Averill Park CSD, Heavy Equipment, S.M. Gallivan
• Shane Moore, East Greenbush CSD, Welding, Piasecki Steel Construction, Corp.
• Teagan Reckner, Schodack CSD, Automotive, CDTA
• Isaiah Robinson, Troy CSD, HVAC, Main Care Energy
• Mia Robles, Rensselaer CSD, HVAC, Main Care Energy
• Kaiden Santana, Schodack CSD, Automotive, Rensselaer Honda
• Isabella Satalino, East Greenbush CSD, Welding, S.M. Gallivan
• Ryan Seney, Rensselaer CSD, Construction, WildPlay Thacher Park
• Aiden Tomisman, Troy CSD, Heavy Equipment, Gallivan Corporation

Tyler Secor, an Automotive Technology student from Donald R. Kline Technical School, receives his certification from Principal Kate Nickerson.

Congratulations to the 179 students who have been accepted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) for the 2024-2025 school year! To qualify for NTHS, a student must:

• Achieve a 90% or higher average in their program
• Have fewer than five unexcused absences
• Carry an average of 85% or above at their home district for the school year

Of these students, 44 seniors were recognized as two-year members who took part in a special candle lighting event. Congratulations to our 2025 members!

Two Year Members

Donald R. Kline Technical School

• Ryan Antalek, Aviation, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Joseph Cooper, Culinary Arts, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Emma Croote, Cosmetology, Greenville CSD
• William Dady, Culinary Arts, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Justin Dalton, Construction Technology, Taconic Hills CSD
• LoLa Fraim, Cosmetology, Greenville CSD
• Adele Heuer, Aviation, Germantown CSD
• Renee Lippolis, Culinary Arts, Taconic Hills CSD
• Connor Mullen, Aviation, Greenville CSD
• Cameron Myers, Criminal Justice, Chatham CSD
• Luke Profera, Construction Technology, Ichabod Crane CSD
• McKenna Quigley, Criminal Justice, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Loki Rhoades, Introduction to Foods, Cairo-Durham CSD
• Ryan Romaine, Culinary Arts, Catskill CSD
• Nolan Space, Criminal Justice, Ichabod Crane CSD
• William Stallbohm, HVAC, Cairo-Durham CSD

Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

• Joshua Banyard, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Taconic Hills CSD
• Hannah Ferrer, Agriculture Science, Germantown CSD
• Lorna Pigott, Agriculture Science, Coxsackie-Athens CSD

Robert H. Gibson Technical School

• Nathan Angrisano, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Aja Barton, Gaming and Multimedia, Rensselaer CSD
• Katelyn Bates, Culinary Arts, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Kaylee Bleau, Automotive Services, Brunswick CSD
• Tannis Bonesteel, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Jake Bosso, Automotive Technology, Berlin CSD
• John Buchan, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, East Greenbush CSD
• Madisyn Bulson, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Averill Park CSD
• Abigail Creech, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Kylie Cronkhite, Criminal Justice, East Greenbush CSD
• Klara Daoust, Automotive Technology, East Greenbush CSD
• Melody Gallerie, Culinary Arts, Averill Park CSD
• Angelina Hayes, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Jameson Lott, HVAC, Averill Park CSD
• Ayla Locci, Cosmetology, Averill Park CSD
• Chase Maxon, Automotive Technology, New Lebanon CSD
• Kiah Morey, Culinary Arts, Averill Park CSD
• Trequan Nash, Gaming and Multimedia, Troy CSD
• Xiell Owens, Gaming and Multimedia, East Greenbush CSD
• Riley Pember, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Eliel Raphael, Automotive Services, East Greenbush CSD
• Dennis Recore III, Gaming and Multimedia, Brunswick CSD
• Ava Retell, Criminal Justice, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Mason Speanburgh, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Claudia Stickles, Automotive Technology, New Lebanon CSD

New Inductees

Donald R. Kline Technical School

• Randall Albertson, Aviation, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Josell Antoine, Cosmetology, Hudson CSD
• Abbiegail Bannen, Criminal Justice, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Gabriel Bervy-Morse, Building Trades, Chatham CSD
• Alyssa Bleau, Criminal Justice, Taconic Hills CSD
• Jayden Bolduc, Culinary Arts, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Lukis Bosko, HVAC, Taconic Hills CSD
• Juliana Caringi, Nursing Assistant, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Jack Carr, HVAC, Catskill CSD
• Margo Cochrane, Nursing Assistant, Cairo-Durham CSD
• Andrew Cornelison, Construction Technology, Catskill CSD
• Alexander Cotter, HVAC, Greenville CSD
• Asa Decker, HVAC, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Logan DeLease, Automotive Technology, Taconic Hills CSD
• Sebastian Dermott, Culinary Arts, Hudson CSD
• Jocelyn Dikeman, Cosmetology, Chatham CSD
• Alessa Dingman, Culinary Arts, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Zachary Distin, Building Trades, Chatham CSD
• Kevin Durney, Automotive Technology, Greenville CSD
• Brayden Elting, Automotive Technology, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Charles Faria, HVAC, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Cadence Gallagher, Criminal Justice, Greenville CSD
• Libny Garza, Nursing Assistant, Chatham CSD
• Annette Hall, Nursing Assistant, Hudson CSD
• Gavin Hendricks, Automotive Technology, Catskill CSD
• Rhoderick Herdman, HVAC, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Gavin Heusdens, Automotive Technology, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Caleb Hildenbrand, HVAC, Germantown CSD
• Leslie Hinrichsen, Nursing Assistant, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Sophia Hlavac, Nursing Assistant, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Samuel Hotaling, HVAC, Greenville CSD
• Moniece Jones, Nursing Assistant, Hudson CSD
• Matthew Kafka, Automotive Technology, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Emma Kinch, Nursing Assistant, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Nicholas LaBounty, Culinary Arts, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Matthias Mallia, HVAC, Coxsackie-Athens CSD
• Anastazia Marcy, Aviation, Averill Park CSD
• Marc Mena, Culinary Arts, Hudson CSD
• Brandon Meyers, Automotive Services, Chatham CSD
• Andrew Moran, HVAC, Cairo-Durham CSD
• Ava Noel, Aviation, Schodack CSD
• Kylie O’Connell, Construction Technology, Catskill CSD
• Madison Paul, Culinary Arts, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Blaise Perez, Nursing Assistant, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Emma Phillips, Aviation, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Ethan Restifo, Building Trades, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Robert Rompolski, HVAC, Cairo-Durham CSD
• Casmir Ryan, HVAC, Taconic Hills CSD
• Tyler Secor, Automotive Technology, Ichabod Crane CSD
• Aubrey Smith-Rowe, Cosmetology, Chatham CSD
• Mymona Tuly, Criminal Justice, Hudson CSD
• Moriah Walker, Culinary Arts, Hudson CSD
• Hunter Welch, Automotive Technology, Chatham CSD
• Forever Welch, Construction Technology, Catskill CSD

Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

• Jacob Alvarez, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Taconic Hills CSD
• Samuel Anagnos, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Red Hook CSD
• Ryan Gates, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Greenville CSD
• Kaiden Klein, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Taconic Hills CSD
• Nicholas Liquari, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Greenville CSD
• Emilio Mercado, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Taconic Hills CSD

Robert H. Gibson Technical School

• Ariel Adams, Culinary Arts, Lansingburgh CSD
• Octavia Allen, Culinary Arts, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Aaron Aubin, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Schodack CSD
• Christopher Austin, HVAC, East Greenbush CSD
• Hailey Bishop, Culinary Arts, Averill Park CSD
• Zachary Burch, Welding, Averill Park CSD
• Chad Castle, HVAC, Troy CSD
• Ella Conlee, Nursing Assistant, Averill Park CSD
• Ayden Coonrad, HVAC, Averill Park CSD
• Scott Coonradt, Construction Technology, Troy CSD
• Zachary Dahl, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Brunswick CS
• Evan Davis, HVAC, East Greenbush CSD
• Ronald Dawson IV, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Averill Park CSD
• Devin DeLaMater, Cosmetology, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Landon Demers, Electrical Trades, Berlin CSD
• Tamaz Devine, Gaming and Multimedia, Berlin CSD
• Jordan Gales, HVAC, East Greenbush CSD
• Ryan Garrison, Culinary Arts, East Greenbush CSD
• Trevor Garrison, Gaming and Multimedia, East Greenbush CSD
• Jackson Golden, HVAC, Averill Park CSD
• V Gould, Gaming and Multimedia, Chatham CSD
• Gabriella Gumlaw, Nursing Assistant, Averill Park CSD
• Jack Hansen, Automotive Technology, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Nathan Herrington, Electrical Trades, Lansingburgh CSD
• Logan Horton, Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance, New Lebanon CSD
• Mac Hunt, Construction Technology, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Jayden Irwin, Gaming and Multimedia, East Greenbush CSD
• Dylan Jojo, Automotive Technology, Troy CSD
• Gavin Kernes, Electrical Trades, Berlin CSD
• Helen Ketzer, Cosmetology, East Greenbush CSD
• Christopher Kment, Automotive Technology, East Greenbush CSD
• Michael Ligotti, Automotive Technology, New Lebanon CSD
• Taylor Linscott, Culinary Arts, East Greenbush CSD
• Jayden Lowe, Culinary Arts, Troy CSD
• Megan Luxner, Gaming and Multimedia, East Greenbush CSD
• Nathaniel Mace, Criminal Justice, Berlin CSD
• Henry Madigan, HVAC, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Hannah Marpe, Cosmetology, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Marcello Merced, Gaming and Multimedia, Troy CSD
• Brody Messier, Welding, East Greenbush CSD
• Nicholas Middleton, HVAC, Averill Park CSD
• Alicia Minkler, Culinary Arts, Berlin CSD
• Noah Mike, Gaming and Multimedia, Lansingburgh CSD
• Nicole Molinares, Gaming and Multimedia, Brunswick CSD
• Juliann Noble, Culinary Arts, Schodack CSD
• Demarest Neary, Construction Technology, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Zachary Pauli, Gaming and Multimedia, East Greenbush CSD
• Olivia Palmer, Cosmetology, Rensselaer CSD
• Nathaniel Pratt, Cosmetology, New Lebanon CSD
• Gabriel Price, Gaming and Multimedia, Schodack CSD
• Carmine Riccardo Jr, Welding, Averill Park CSD
• Cecilia Rifenburgh, Nursing Assistant, Averill Park CSD
• Teagan Reckner, Automotive Technology, Schodack CSD
• Zachary Reed, Gaming and Multimedia, Rensselaer CSD
• Dominic Reed, Criminal Justice, Rensselaer CSD
• Azaira Rodriguez, Automotive Technology, Troy CSD
• Blake Rogers, Automotive Technology, New Lebanon CSD
• Isaiah Robinson, HVAC, Troy CSD
• Charles Smith, HVAC, East Greenbush CSD
• Nathaniel Smith, HVAC, Brunswick CSD
• Kyaw Soe, Nursing Assistant, Rensselaer CSD
• Isabella Satalino, Welding, East Greenbush CSD
• Lilly Scarborough, Nursing Assistant, Rensselaer CSD
• Cassidy Schrom, Criminal Justice, Averill Park CSD
• Margaret Schwenke, Nursing Assistant, Averill Park CSD
• Kayla Senich, Cosmetology, East Greenbush CSD
• Kaiden Santana, Automotive Technology, Schodack CSD
• Delaina Stevens, Culinary Arts, Averill Park CSD
• Mckenzie Stone, Criminal Justice, East Greenbush CSD
• Erika Tirino, Criminal Justice, East Greenbush CSD
• Samuel Ulmer, Criminal Justice, East Greenbush CSD
• Charles Valade, Welding, Hoosic Valley CSD
• Cameron Van Dyk, Electrical Trades, Berlin CSD
• Jayden Wood, HVAC, Averill Park CSD
• Jaquan Wright, Culinary Arts, Lansingburgh CSD

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June 2025 CTE Monthly Newsletter by MAGGIE PALMERI

L-R Questar III BOCES staff with Fire Science students from Donald R. Kline Technical School: Liza Dwon (Fire Science Instructor), Daniel Dugan (Cairo-Durham CSD & Cairo Fire Department), Jesse-James Brough (Greenville CSD & Greenville Volunteer Fire Company), Evan McCord (Pine Plains CSD & Livingston Pumper Co #1), Ethan Ravenscroft (Coxsackie-Athens CSD and Athens Vol. Fire Department). Maggie Palmeri (Questar III BOCES Director of CTE), Madisyn Werner (Greenville CSD & Greenville Volunteer Fire Company), Greg Fox (Fire Science Instructor), and Dr. Gladys Cruz (Questar III BOCES District Superintendent).

On May 9, 2025, nearly sixty guests, including eight local fire departments, participated in a “Firetruck Wetdown” with Questar III BOCES at Donald R. Kline Technical School. A Wetdown is a ceremonial tradition where firefighters from neighboring companies christen a new apparatus by spraying it with water. The firetruck was graciously donated to the Questar III BOCES Fire Science program by the Gloversville Fire Department and City of Gloversville, NY, earlier this year. Scroll to the end to watch a video from the event.

A collaborative effort with Columbia and Greene Counties, the Fire Science program launched in September 2024. This program allows students to earn their New York State Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) certification, a firefighter’s first step in their lifelong training as a volunteer or paid firefighter. By taking this program, a student does not have to take the same course on their own time, typically on nights and weekends. The program also assists local departments where students volunteer with daily, concentrated training, giving students more skills and confidence, removing some basic training needs from the department.

“This program is more than just an educational opportunity; it’s an investment in the future of our communities,” said Questar III BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz. “By providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as firefighters, we are helping to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents for years to come.”

The Questar III BOCES firetruck being sprayed down by neighboring companies.

At the Wetdown, Questar III BOCES was honored to present all five students of its first cohort with their BEFO certification. Congratulations to:

• Jesse-James Brough – Greenville Central School District and Greenville Volunteer Fire Company
• Daniel Dugan – Cairo-Durham Central School District and Greenville Volunteer Fire Company
• Evan McCord – Pine Plains Central School District and Livingston Pumper Co #1
• Ethan Ravenscroft – Coxsackie-Athens Central School District and Athens Volunteer Fire Department
• Madisyn Werner – Greenville Central School District and Greenville Volunteer Fire Company

In addition to Fire Chief Thomas Groff and Mayor DeSantis of Gloversville for their gracious donation, Questar III BOCES would like to extend an additional thank you to the following for supporting our program or attending the ceremonial event:

• George Keeler, Columbia County Fire Coordinator
• John Farrell, Greene County Fire Coordinator
• Eugene Perry, Firefighters Association of the State of New York President
• Athens Volunteer Fire Department
• Clermont Fire Department
• Elizaville Pumper Company 2
• Germantown Fire Department
• Greenport Fire Department
• Mellenville Fire Company
• Stottville Fire Company
• Tri-Village Fire Company

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Questar III BOCES Career and Technical Education Class of 2025 SkillsUSA National Signing Day Participants. Top: Robert H. Gibson Technical School; Bottom: Donald R. Kline Technical School.

On May 6. 2025, more than forty Questar III BOCES Career and Technical Education students participated in the SkillsUSA National Signing Day, a nationwide celebration of the next generation of skilled professionals and the skilled career paths that strengthen our country.

These seniors were joined by Questar III staff, family, friends, and future employers as they signed a letter of intent to pursue skilled career paths following graduation. These students have already secured post-graduation employment or have committed to continuing their education in their desired field.

“The SkillsUSA National Signing Day is a powerful reminder that success takes many forms,” shared Questar III BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Glady Cruz. “We are proud of our students who have committed to a career in the skilled trades, filling essential roles within our communities. This event is more than a signing – it’s a celebration of their hard work, dedication, and the bright futures they’re bringing.”

Congratulations to our students!

Donald R. Kline Technical School:

• Travis Bulich*, Catskill Central School District, Automotive Technology – Palenville Auto
• Ameiha Clarke, Ichabod Crane Central School District, Cosmetology – Supercuts Rensselaer
• Joseph Cooper, Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, Culinary Arts – McDonald’s
• Cory Cunningham*, Ichabod Crane Central School District, Welding – Piasecki Steel
• Justin Dalton*, Taconic Hills Central School District, Construction Technology – Cavagnaro Construction
• Jarrod DeGeyter, Cairo-Durham Central School District, Culinary Arts – Gavin’s Irish Inn
• Jocelyn Dikeman, Chatham Central School District, Cosmetology – Heavenly Hair
• Alessa Dingman, Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, Culinary Arts – McDonald’s
• Lola Fraim, Greenville Central School District, Cosmetology – J Lacy Unisex Salon
• Gianna Jeune, Catskill Central School District, Cosmetology – Spalon
• Jayden Jones, Chatham Central School District, Welding – Arch NYC
• Kaylee Lewis, Greenville Central School District, Culinary Arts – Stellas Pizza
• Mario LaRosa, Catskill Central School District, Automotive Technology – Exit 21 Quick Lube
• Elise Maland*, Greenville Central School District, Welding – Peckham Industries
• Isabelle Neves, Cairo-Durham Central School District, Culinary Arts – Nellie’s
• Robert Rompolski, Cairo-Durham Central School District, HVAC – 1st Choice Plumbing & Heating
• Kyler Sickler*, Catskill Central School District, Automotive Technology – Kinderhook Toyota
• William Stallbohm*, Cairo-Durham Central School District, HVAC – CA Albright
• Kassey Stickle, Taconic Hills Central School District, Welding – Arch NYC

Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham

• Hannah Ferrer, Germantown Central School District, Agriculture Science – Pondside Nursery

Robert H. Gibson Technical School:

• Elaina Blaauboer, Averill Park Central School District, Cosmetology – Anias Hair Studio
• Jake Bosso, Berlin Central School District, Automotive Technology – Hudson Valley Community College
• John Buchan, East Greenbush Central School District, Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operations – Norfolk Southern Railway
• Madisyn Bulson, Averill Park Central School District, Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operations – National Grid
• Jared Dalton, East Greenbush Central School District, Automotive Technology – CDTA
• Klara Daoust, East Greenbush Central School District, Automotive Technology – SUNY Morrisville Ford Program
• Kaleb Dowen, East Greenbush Central School District, Automotive Technology – Hudson Valley Community College
• Isabel Finkle, Hoosic Valley Central School District, Cosmetology – Aesthetic Science Institute
• Anna Hart, Berlin Central School District, Cosmetology – Shelly’s Salon and Day Spa
• Dayton Houle, Hoosic Valley Central School District, Automotive Technology – Toyota of Clifton
• Tyler Hunter, Averill Park Central School District, Automotive Technology – Universal Technical Institute
• Dylan Jojo, Troy City School District, Automotive Technology – Rensselaer County Automotive
• Madina Kasianczuk, Lansingburgh Central School District, Cosmetology – Beauty Lounge by A&M
• Ethan LaRocco, East Greenbush Central School District, HVAC – Hudson Valley Community College
• Ayla Locci, Averill Park Central School District, Cosmetology – Salon 235
• Chase Maxon, New Lebanon Central School District, Automotive Technology – Nascar Technical Institute
• Jonathan McCrae, East Greenbush Central School District, HVAC – Hudson Valley Community College
• Sophia Mercier, Averill Park Central School District, Cosmetology – Jon Paul Salon
• Cody Morrissey, Averill Park Central School District, Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operations – Air National Guard
• Demarest Neary*, Hoosic Valley Central School District, Construction Technology – Hoosick Valley Contractors
• Hailey Premo, Averill Park Central School District, Cosmetology – Salon 235
• Hayden Romer*, Schodack Central School District, Construction Technology – Wainschaf Associates
• Callahan Urquhart, East Greenbush Central School District, Construction Technology – Wainschaf Associates
• Alexis Willett, Averill Park Central School District, Cosmetology – Ania Hair Studio
• Casey Wolff, Hoosic Valley Central School District, Automotive Technology – Hudson Valley Community College

As indicated with an asterisk (*), eight students are continuing employment with the business they were matched with last spring in our Youth Apprenticeship Program. These students spent 200+ hours working with these businesses last summer, gaining paid, on-the-job training in their respective fields. Several other students were hired following positive experiences while job shadowing, interning, or through classroom visits or industry tours with business partners.

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May 2025 CTE Monthly Newsletter by MAGGIE PALMERI

Questar III BOCES First Place Winners, L-R: Maille Maloney, WIlliam Stallbohm, and Xiell Owens.

April 23 – 25, 2025, Questar III BOCES Career and Technical Education students from Donald R. Kline Technical School and Robert H. Gibson Technical School attended the SkillsUSA New York State competition in Syracuse, NY. Collectively, the students earned six medals at the competition, with three first-place finishers invited to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, GA this June. Here, students can compete against students from across the country as they showcase their skills.

Congratulations to the following students who placed in the NYS competition:

Xiell Owens (right), pictured with Gaming and Multimedia teacher, Jamie Stevenson (right), shares his winning design.

Donald R. Kline Technical School

• William Stallbohm, Cairo-Durham Central School District | HVAC, 1st place
• Yazmine Diaz (Cosmetology), Catskill Central School District | Action Skills Basic, 3rd place

Robert H. Gibson Technical School

• Maille Maloney, Brunswick Central School District | Criminal Justice, 1st place
• Xiell Owens (Gaming and Multimedia), East Greenbush Central School District | Pin Design, 1st place
• Gloria Addo (Nursing Assistant), Troy City School District | Health Occupations Professional Portfolio, 2nd place
• Erika Tirino (Criminal Justice), East Greenbush Central School District | Job Skill Demonstration, 2nd place

As the pin design winner, Xiell Owens’ design was featured on the official New York State SkillsUSA 2025 pin and t-shirt, given to SkillsUSA participants across the state. This is the chapter’s second consecutive year earning this honor.

Joshua Trope (left) and Mia Robles (right) are both newly elected SkillsUSA New York State officers.

Additionally, two students from Robert H. Gibson Technical School will be heading to Nationals for leadership training as New York State Officers. Mia Robles (HVAC/Rensselaer City School District) was elected as the New York State Vice President at the Regional competition earlier this year, and Joshua Trope (Gaming and Multimedia/East Greenbush Central School District) will be elected to a to be determined position at Nationals.

Lastly, the Robert H. Gibson Technical School SkillsUSA Chapter earned a 2nd place Chapter of Distinction award in the Chapter of Excellence Program. This award recognizes achievement as it relates to the integration of the SkillsUSA Framework in chapter Program of Work activities. The SkillsUSA framework consists of three main categories: Technical Skills, Personal Skills, and Workplace Skills. This is the chapter’s second consecutive year in the Chapter of Excellence Program.

Questar III BOCES technical schools each host a Total Participation Plan SkillsUSA Chapter within their school. This means that all students can be part of SkillsUSA and participate in community service projects, fundraising events, and competitions. SkillsUSA is the number one workforce development organization for students.