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News Release
 
COLLEGE NEWS RELEASE / April 16, 2008
Selland College of Applied Technology Students Earn Medals in
State-level SkillsUSA Competition
Eight Selland College of Applied Technology students earned gold, silver and
bronze medals for outstanding career and technical job skills in the state
SkillsUSA competition held this past week in Boise.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that prepares America’s workers for
careers. It provides quality educational experiences in leadership,
teamwork, citizenship and character development to more than 265,000
students nationwide each year.
About 25 students from the Selland College at Boise State University
competed in various events from culinary arts to electronics. The winners
are:
Ryan Watson — gold medal, Precision Machining; gold medal, CNC Milling;
silver medal, CNC Turning; and bronze medal, related technical math
Eric Dahlen — gold medal, CNC Turning; gold medal, Related Technical Math;
and silver medal, CNC Milling
Matthew Wald — gold medal, Internetworking
Daniel Baumann — gold medal, Technical Drafting
Marc Orton — gold medal, Extemporaneous Speaking
Suzan Linn — bronze medal, Technical Drafting
Chris Leininger — silver medal, Architectural Drafting
Dallon Pond — bronze medal, Automotive Refinishing
Gold medal winners will advance to the national competition in Kansas City,
Mo., in June.
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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563,
ssquires@boisestate.edu
Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that
eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their
degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional
required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee
can be found at
www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
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Last reviewed on
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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