38 Southern Regional Technical College Students to Compete at SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference

Thomasville, GA (02/18/2026) — Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that 38 SkillsUSA club members will advance to the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, taking place February 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The three-day competition will kick off with an opening ceremony on Thursday, February 19, celebrating the competitors and their remarkable achievements. This event will bring together students, educators, and industry professionals across the state to recognize the hard work and dedication of Georgia's finest career and technical education students. Following the ceremony, students will take to the competition floor with automotive events at Caliber Collision in Atlanta and welding at the Georgia World Congress Center. Additional competitions will continue on Friday, February 20, with the Awards Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, February 21.

Students will compete in a wide range of skill areas representing the diverse opportunities in technical education and skilled trades. From industrial and manufacturing fields to healthcare, professional services, and marketing and design, SRTC's 41 competitors will showcase their expertise across 22 different competition categories, demonstrating the variety of career pathways available in today's technical workforce.

"These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their craft," said Katrina Bohanon, NTHS Advisor. "They have completed rigorous additional training beyond their coursework, prepared professional resumes, and passed required tests to qualify for the state competition. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to excellence."

The SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference recognizes career and technical education students who excel in their occupational areas and spotlights the leadership development activities integral to the SkillsUSA program. By showcasing student skills through competition, the event encourages students to take pride in their work and strive for excellence in their chosen fields.

SRTC Competitors include students in the following areas:

Promotional Bulletin Board: Johanna Martinez-Camacho of Tifton, Tristan Toussaint of Covington, and Leanna Mobley of Ocilla
T-Shirt Design: Rodrigo Sanchez of Colquitt
Automotive Service Technology: Paul Cainion of Albany and Selena Divoll of Tifton
Carpentry: Wes Mims of Norman Park
CNC 3 Axis Milling Programmer: Nicholas Hodges of Bainbridge and Robert Dukes of Thomasville (Alternate)
Collision Repair Technology: Caleb Rosales of Tifton and Delacy Rushing of Moultrie
Electrical Construction Wiring: Yudiel Duvergal of Moultrie
Heating, Ventilation, AC, and Refrigeration: Benjamin Tran of Tifton
Industrial Motor Control: Luis Fernandez Gessa of Moultrie
Technical Drafting: Ethan Fillyaw of Meigs and Gabriel Molinaro of Thomasville
Welding Fabrication: Drake Jones of Sylvester, Chase Tucker of Doerun, and William Whiddon of Albany
Welding Sculpture: Jada Renney of Sylvester
First Aid-CPR: Analyn Morrow of Cordele, Marlie Spivey of Ty Ty, and Maria Gachuz Zamorano of Tifton
Health Knowledge Bowl: Anabel Lopez of Tifton, Cameron Loving of Valdosta, Kaylea Pridgen of Tifton, and Ashley Salabarria of Moultrie
Medical Assisting: Krystal Garcia of Tifton, Emely Ramirez of Tifton, and Yesenia Ramos of Moultrie
Medical Math: Jessica Bishop of Naylor, Denix Hernandez of Omega, and Kayleigh Peretz of Ashburn
Medical Terminology: Karen Hernandez of Tifton and Emily Lamb of Bainbridge
Nail Care: Iliyah Killiebrew of Fitzgerald
Nail Care Model: Megan Springer of Brinson
Job Skill Demonstration A (Scrubbing): Alexis Anderson of Moultrie
Job Skill Demonstration (Open): Anabel Lopez of Tifton

For more information about the SkillsUSA club at SRTC, visit us online at https://southernregional.edu/student-life.

Southern Regional Technical College offers over 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs that are designed to get students quickly into their desired careers, and 38 general education courses that transfer to the University System of Georgia institutions and 19 private colleges and universities in Georgia. SRTC has instructional sites located in eleven counties across Southwest Georgia for the convenience of its students. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. For the most up-to-date information on registration, class dates, and program offerings, interested individuals can log on to www.southernregional.edu or call (888) 205-3449.

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