More than 170 Butler Tech students from D. Russell Lee, School of the Arts, Hamilton, Northwest, and Colerain represented the district at the 2026 SkillsUSA Ohio State Conference, showcasing their technical skills, professionalism, leadership, and career readiness across a wide range of competitive events.
The results were nothing short of outstanding, with Butler Tech students earning:
- 18 Gold Medals
- 14 Silver Medals
- 7 Bronze Medals
In addition, 18 students will advance to represent Butler Tech and the state of Ohio at the national competition in Atlanta this June.
A major highlight of the conference was D. Russell Lee being recognized as a SkillsUSA Chapter of Distinction, earning Bronze level recognition through the national Chapter Excellence Program (CEP).
The Chapter Excellence Program serves as SkillsUSA’s national framework for recognizing chapter achievement in leadership development, community service, workplace readiness, advocacy, and student engagement. Earning Bronze distinction signifies that D. Russell Lee successfully implemented and documented a high level of chapter programming aligned to the SkillsUSA Framework and national standards for chapter excellence.
This recognition reflects the strength of Butler Tech student leadership, advisor commitment, and the meaningful impact students continue making both in and outside the classroom.
Gold Medal Winners and National Qualifiers
Career Pathways Human Services
KayLeigh DeLisle, Isabella Downard, and Alyson Green — DRL Cosmetology
Career Pathways Health Services
Hudson Lehman, Morgan Young, and Lily Mendez-Regules — DRL EMT
Career Pathways Arts and Communication
Lillian Kiniyalocts, Leeanna Eversole, and Wyatt Saylor — DRL Digital Media
Welding Fabrication
Elijah Eversole, Hunter Gau, and Logan Russell — DRL Three-Year Welding
CNC 3-Axis Programmer
Aaden Ailes — DRL Manufacturing Technology
Quiz Bowl
Sekhar Timsina, Pralad Chhetri, Isabella Williams, Ziah Powell, and Samuel Hawks — Business, Criminal Justice, Welding, and Information Technology programs
Silver Medal Winners
Career Pathways Health Services
Cambria Scroggs, Olivia Schaffer, and Marlaysia Markowski — DRL EMT
EMT
Macy McRoberts and Madison Davidson — DRL EMT
Welding Fabrication
Kyle Bartley, Cole Miller, and Jace Vadnais — DRL Two-Year Welding
Advertising Design
Jamie (Abigal) Roberts — DRL Graphic Design
Color Presentation
Azul Medina, Claudia Bath, Camilla Davila, and Gayle Cooley — DRL Criminal Justice
Firefighting
Laine Coomer — DRL Fire Technology
Bronze Medal Winners
Automated Manufacturing
Landon Clifton, Nolan Webster, and Cole Frink — DRL Manufacturing Technology
Career Pathways Arts and Communication
Chloe Jenkins, Rebekah Koesters, and Gabriella Othersen — DRL Digital Media
Job Interview
Aubrie Money — DRL Cosmetology
Congratulations to all of our SkillsUSA competitors, advisors, and campuses on an incredible showing at the state level. We look forward to cheering on our national qualifiers as they represent Butler Tech on the national stage this summer in Atlanta.