STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Shawsheen Tech Shines With 57 Medals At 2025 SkillsUSA District Competition

Below is a press release from the Shawsheen Tech:

BILLERICA, MA – Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement at the 2025 SkillsUSA District 4 competition, held on March 14. Competing against six vocational schools in the region, including Essex Tech, Nashoba Tech, and Greater Lawrence Tech, Shawsheen students delivered an outstanding performance, earning 57 medals across a wide range of events.

A total of 156 students represented Shawsheen in 86 career and leadership competitions, showcasing their technical abilities, professionalism, and preparation. Their efforts resulted in 18 gold, 14 silver, and 25 bronze medals, many of which qualify students for the state-level SkillsUSA competition in May.

During a celebratory assembly on March 24, Assistant Chapter Advisor Karen Meister applauded the students’ dedication and drive. “This achievement reflects the students’ commitment to excellence and their focus on future career success,” Meister said.

The SkillsUSA competition series challenges students through three key assessments: a hands-on technical test (70%), a professional development and employability exam (20%), and an OSHA safety evaluation (10%). These events provide a real-world platform for students to apply their career and technical education, while receiving feedback from industry professionals.

“The mission of the SkillsUSA Championships is to celebrate student excellence, strengthen industry connections, and ensure that training remains aligned with workforce needs,” Meister added.

Shawsheen Tech extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participants and proudly recognizes the 57 medalists:

Gold Medalists: Maria Cafaro, Alyssa Costantiello, Jessica DeChellis, Devyn Donnelly, Jason Flavin, Corrine Foley, Dale Gardner, Autumn Halas, Brendan Ingersoll, Nishtha Lamsal, Melissa Lavine, Madeline Long, Kylie McLaughlin, Thomas Peterson, Alaina Powell, Haley Ricker, Isaac Schmidt, Michael Ware.

Silver Medalists: Aiden Bain, Aidan Boutot, Phoebe Cameron, Jailyn DiNuccio, Eleanor Gouthro, Jonathan Hureau, Matt Kilfoyle, Sydney MacPherson, Anthony Pellegrino, Roy Plewa, Paxton Saluto Weeks, Isabella Souza, William Trach, Delaney Ward.

Bronze Medalists: Nolan Ally, Rachel Botte, Ava Cailler, Madison Fay, Brendan Ferrone, Owen Gallant, Jackson Goldman, Maximus Hussey-Cerqueira, Harry Kinsella, Maura Krueger, Paul Lambardo, Stephanie MacKeen, Isabella Molina, Sean Morgan, Gianna Peach, Kylie Plowman, Josh Powderly, Lorraina Raposa, Tucker Robinson, Alyvia Rowsky, Seth Ruchalski, Mary Schmidt, Evangeline Schwartzkopf, Megan Steeves, Spencer Talbot.

The Shawsheen community looks forward to supporting these talented students as they advance to the state competition, and celebrates their continued pursuit of excellence in career and technical education.

About Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District

Established in 1965, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District (SVRVTSD) stands as a beacon of educational excellence, placing students at the center of its mission. Proudly serving the communities of Billerica, Bedford, Burlington, Tewksbury, and Wilmington, Shawsheen caters to the diverse needs of over 1,300 students in grades 9-12.

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, Shawsheen seamlessly integrates academics with a dynamic range of over 20 vocational-technical career pathways. Located in Billerica, Massachusetts, Shawsheen’s expansive 100-acre campus hosts an exceptional school building adorned with high-end and industry relevant equipment, athletic fields, twenty-four varsity sports, and a plethora of extra-curricular clubs and activities.

With a passionate faculty and staff, Shawsheen remains committed to its mission: “to provide a positive learning experience in a safe educational environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential, emphasizes the value of a strong work ethic, and prepares them for adult life in a competitive world.”

Beyond its traditional academic offerings, Shawsheen Valley Technical School extends its educational reach through Adult Education, Afterschool Enrichment Programs, Community-focused Events, and Summer Programs. The district continually strives to expand its rich and diverse programming, embracing the belief that education is a lifelong, continuous process with numerous paths leading to a successful and fulfilling life.