Students from Butler Tech’s D. Russell Lee, Colerain, Hamilton, and Northwest locations delivered an outstanding performance at the recent SkillsUSA Regional Competition, earning numerous top placements and advancing several competitors to the state level.
SkillsUSA competitions challenge students through long, high-pressure events that test technical skills, professionalism, leadership, and composure. Butler Tech students represented their programs with excellence, demonstrating both high-level ability and strong character throughout the day.
A special highlight of the event was senior Chase McDonald, who served as a SkillsUSA Regional Officer. Representing DRL on stage throughout the competition, he led with confidence and professionalism, making his school and organization proud.
Students placing first through fourth qualify to advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition.
Regional Medalists and State Qualifiers
Cosmetology — Cosmetology (D. Russell Lee)
- 2nd Place: Madelyn Bolser (Junior)
Esthetics — Cosmetology (D. Russell Lee)
- 1st Place: Ruby Lute (Senior)
Nail Care — Cosmetology (D. Russell Lee)
- 1st Place: Madelin Lebron Encarnacion (Junior)
First Aid/CPR (D. Russell Lee)
- 1st Place: Amber Minton (Senior, Fire/EMS)
- 4th Place: Griffin Vines (Senior-Only EMT)
Job Skills Demonstration (Open) (D. Russell Lee)
- 1st Place: Molly Stadtmiller (Junior, 3-Year Welding)
Job Interview
- 2nd Place: Arianna Tipton (Junior) — Colerain
- 4th Place: Aubrie Money (Junior, Cosmetology — D. Russell Lee)
Photography (D. Russell Lee)
- 3rd Place: Eden Kammeron (Junior, Digital Media)
Medical Terminology (D. Russell Lee)
- 4th Place: Remmie Ondrovich (Senior, Fire/EMS)
Prepared Speech (D. Russell Lee)
- 4th Place: Mia Reist (Junior, Cosmetology)
Crime Scene Investigation — Team — Colerain
- 4th Place: Kenzie Seger (Senior), Olivia Higgins (Junior), Corbin Newman (Junior)
Construction — Northwest
- 4th Place: Dalton Geers (Senior)
In addition to their competitive success, judges and advisors praised Butler Tech students for their professionalism, teamwork, and support of one another throughout the event. Students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, celebrating each other’s achievements even when competing in the same categories. These accomplishments reflect months of preparation, hands-on training, and dedication to mastering industry-relevant skills. With multiple first-place finishes and strong performances across disciplines, Butler Tech looks forward to cheering these students on as they advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition.
On to State!