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Team Manager

Team Manager

My name is Abriana Briggs, I’m a junior at

Whitesboro High School, I take Criminal

Justice at Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES

in Area II. My favorite essential element is

responsibility. Responsibility is a big part of

my life. If I do something wrong, I always

own up, I like being responsible for things

and helping others with their own

responsibilities. I think everyone should be

responsible for their own actions because in

the end it will show true character. After I

graduate, I plan to get my associate's degree

in forensic investigation and then attend a

four-year college, major in Criminal

Investigation, and hopefully become a K-9

Forensic Investigator.

I am Amira Saleh, a student at Amherst

High School, and Kenton Career and

Technical Center of Erie One BOCES. I’m

enrolled in the health careers program

making me part of Area I. My favorite

essential element would be Self-

Motivation. To make accomplishments, a

person must first believe in themselves

before others do. To grow in life, one

needs not to find themselves but to

create who they want to be, which is

exactly what Self-Motivation pushes one

to do. My plan after graduation is to

continue my studies in health towards a

goal of owning my own practice. After

high school, my next step will be college

at the University of Buffalo and

certification at Trocaire College, in a field

of sonography.

President

Secretary

My name is Abigayle Wright, I attend

Orleans Career & Technical Education

Center. I’m in Area I. At OCTEC I take

Electricity/Electronics. My favorite essential

element is integrity. Integrity plays a

significant role in everyday life. It is one of

the most important things a person should

have. If you say you are going to go through

with something you should.

I am Angelina Rodriguez. I’m enrolled in

the appearance enhancement

department where I study Esthetics. I go

to Orange-Ulster BOCES in Area IV. My

favorite essential element of SkillsUSA is

integrity. In my time in SkillsUSA, I have

been improving my skills as a leader, this

will allow me to pursue my dreams after I

graduate. After high-school I will enlist in

the US (United States) NAVY as a

Corpsman, using the medical training I

will receive, I will go to college to get my

Doctorate degree, specializing in

Pediatric Dermatology.

Treasurer

Parliamentarian

I am Payal Gajmer and I’m in Dental

Assisting at WEMOCO Career and

Technical Education Center (Area 1). My

homeschool is Churchville Chili

Highschool. I have been in student

council, and recently ran for class Vice

President. I am friendly, energetic, fun and

dedicated to whatever I am assigned. I”m

engaged and active in my local SkillsUSA

Chapter. My favorite Essential Element is

Multicultural Sensitivity and Awareness.

Respecting those who are different from

yourself is important. I love to dance,

cook and dental class. I’m from Nepal, my

first language is Nepali. After high school,

I want to get my dental assisting license

and go to dental school to become a

dental hygienist after graduation.

Hi, I’m Charlie Stidd (Area III) Southern

Adirondack Education Center. I'm

enrolled in Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Program. My essential element is

multicultural sensitivity and awareness,

because of the importance that everyone

feels welcome. As I grow I have realized

the importance of never putting labels

on people and appreciating the different

skills and emotions everyone brings to

the table. My plans after graduation are

ever changing as I still question what my

future holds. My first thought is to

become a baker, own a local shop after

attending culinary school and getting my

bachelor's. My second plan get a

doctorate degree and become a physical

therapist for a sports team as I have

always had a passion for athletics.

Reporter

Historian

I’m Savannah Wehner, I attend

Spencerport High School and the Medical

Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy

program at WEMOCO (Area 1). I take pride

in my academics and education. I have an

amazing job after school at an assisted

living facility as a server. I’m a good

student and responsible co-worker. I have

effective communication skills which help

me in all aspects of my life. I consider and

listen to others’ ideas and include

everyone. I love putting smiles on others’

faces and making others proud. My

favorite essential element is self-

motivation because it is the root to

success in anything I do. After graduation

I plan to have my phlebotomy certification

and begin working in an outpatient lab.

My name is Matt Byrne, I attend OCM

BOCES in Syracuse, and I am enrolled in

the Construction Technology program. My

favorite essential element is self-

motivation because without it, none of

the other essential elements will develop,

you will be unable to reach your goals.

After graduation, I plan to attend Alfred

State to continue in the field of

Construction and to earn a degree in

business management

Area I VP

Area II VP

My name is Bryce Buntyn, and I am

SkillsUSA’s New York State Area IV Vice

President. I’m a student at Onteora High

School and Ulster BOCES Career and

Technical Center. I study Aviation/Drone

Science, with the goal of becoming an

Airline Pilot in the future. After school, or

when I have free time, I usually find 3D

printing something I enjoy or playing

soccer. As a member of the Onteora

Rocket Club, I have created multiple 3D

prints for the rocket, and I am involved in

the technical side of the rocket. As the

goalie for the Onteora Varsity Soccer

team, I’m always out on the field

practicing. My favorite essential element

is adaptability and flexibility, the most

successful pilots can alter their course or

change their flight plan as needed to fly

safely.

My name is Charity Lupo, I’m currently

enrolled in the Culinary Arts and

Hospitality program at the Southern

Adirondack Education Center. My favorite

Essential Element is currently Self-

Motivation. This is due to how I’ve

impacted myself… people come and go

but I am stuck with myself for life and

why not become one of my biggest

supporters. I’ve become better at getting

assignments done before or right on

time. Plus, I have impacted myself in

creating a more positive atmosphere

around myself. After graduation I am

aiming to go to the Culinary Institute of

America (CIA) if I do not get in. I have

back-up college plans. From the CIA I am

hoping to work up to my own place one

day.

Area III VP

Area IV VP

My name is Darshveer Singh, and I am an

Engineering major at the High School for

Construction Trades, Engineering, and

Architecture. In addition to my studies, I

serve as the Vice President for Area V in

New York State, where I am committed to

impacting my community. My favorite

essential element is self-motivation

because it empowers me to be better

today than I was yesterday. After

graduation, I plan to attend college to get

a PhD in Aerospace Engineering,

eventually finding a career at a Space

Exploration company.

My name is Toryn Snyder. I’m enrolled in

the Criminal Justice program at Oneida-

Herkimer-Madison BOCES in Area 2. My

favorite essential element is Integrity

because I believe that you should do the

right thing no matter if someone sees you

do it or not. My plan after High School is

to attend a 4-year college and then go

into the Police Academy when I turn 21.

Area V VP

Officer at Large

My name is Fiza Khan, and I’m a Health

Occupations student at the F Donald

Myers Center. I’m from KPK in Pakistan

and I’m immensely proud of my culture

and religion. I see myself as an advocate

for others. In the future I hope to keep

growing and building myself up. I hope to

break any stereotypes or cultural stigmas

that may still be in the world today. I plan

to take as many steps forward as I can so

the generations ahead of me can go even

further.

My name is Nolan Wall. I'm in the

communications CTE at East Syracuse

Minoa Central High School, and I'm in

area 2. My favorite essential element is

communication because communication

is a foundation of life. Being able to

communicate with others is something

everyone does daily and can always be

improved. My plan is to go to Newhouse -

Syracuse University for a communications

major. I want to continue to pursue a

career in communication in the future.

Officer at Large

Officer at Large

Kimberly Petronella

Nick Zwart