Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is pleased to announce that 18 students placed in the top three of their respective fields in the 2025 SkillsUSA Area II Regional Competition. The competition, held at Morrisville State College, evaluates the skills the students have developed in their Career and Technical Education programs. 

First Place:

• Devin Pollock (Cato-Meridian)- Power Equipment Technology
• Eris Clark (Weedsport)- Action Skills Basic
• Victor Raymundo Swartwood (Auburn)- Automotive Service
• Ty Gardner (Union Springs)- Diesel Equipment Technology
• Lillian Miller (Moravia)- Baking Pastry Arts
• Katelyn Herrling (Union Springs)- Criminal Justice

Second Place:

• Riley Gurak (Weedsport), Joel Lopez (Weedsport), Lanora Smith (Jordan-Elbridge)- Crime Scene Investigation
• Jacob Lighthall (Cato-Meridian)- Cabinet Making
• Madison Leonard (Jordan-Elbridge)- Criminal Justice

Third Place:

• Michael Georgi (Auburn)- Information Technology
• Brianna White (Southern Cayuga)- Plumbing
• Kyrstin Michlovitch (Auburn)- Nurse Assisting
• Scott Raymond (Moravia)- Collison Repair
• Elizabeth McLain (Cato-Meridian)- Small Engine Basic
• Mollyanna Merrithew (Weedsport), Ruby Seamans (Port Byron)- Video Production

SkillsUSA is a nonprofit organization that creates a partnership between students, teachers and industry workers in an effort to create and sustain a skilled workforce in America. Through career and technical education programs, events and competitions, SkillsUSA endeavors to empower members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.