Stafford High School Falmouth, Virginia P ROFESSIONALISM M ATTERS C H A M P I O N S A T W O R K

About the Club... Organization of Trade & Industrial Education students, high school & college 300,000+ members in United States 15,000+ members in Virginia Founded: May 1965 as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) National website: State website: Stafford competes in Virginia District Eleven (XI) Theme: “SkillsUSA: Champions at Work Connecting You to Career Success”

The Emblem Shield = Patriotism Torch = Knowledge Orbital Circles = Technology Gear = Industrial Society Hands = The Individual

To join, you must be enrolled in one of the following classes… Automotive Technology – Mr. Prowett & Mr. Hall Carpentry – Mr. Harding Cosmetology – Mrs. Gibson & Mrs. Candela Drafting – Mr. Jett Video Production – Mrs. Stone

To join, you must be enrolled in one of the following classes… Small Engine Repair – Mr. Brunson Electricity – Mr. Autry Masonry – Mr. Phipps Culinary Arts – Chef Sussman

Stafford’s Officer Team Elected in September Offices include President, Vice Pres., Secretary, Treasurer & Reporter District Offices are also open with elections in October Lead the meetings Organize events Attend Leadership Training. Recruit members. Set an example for all members. Our Officers

Leadership & Training State Leadership Training Workshop (SLTW) in the Fall Run for office at the district, state or national level Learn the etiquette and skills necessary to lead and serve Set an example for all members. President William O’Neill & Secretary Emily Kresho recruit members in Culinary Arts SHS officers at the National Leadership Center pose with their Statesman Awards. SHS Secretary Jessie Broome rappels down the 40-foot tower at Fort Pickett at LTC 2006 Chapter Secretary Emily Kresho & Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Benson at Open House.

Citrus Fruit Fundraiser Members sell throughout October Delivery in December SHS is the only local SkillsUSA chapter selling fruit Prizes for top- selling classes & individuals! The fruit is sold, unloaded, counted, and distributed by SkillsUSA members. The lower photos show the officers presenting the 3 rd place seller with 4 movie & bowling passes, and President William O’Neill and Secretary Emily Kresho presenting top salesman William Castillo with a $200 check. This year’s other prize was a $100 VISA gift card plus a Chick Fil-A lunch for the top-selling class.

April 30, 2016: our 10 th annual show! Set up and run by Stafford HS & North Stafford HS SkillsUSA members Annual SkillsUSA Car Show

Community Service Donated citrus fruit to area charities Collected food for the Food Bank w/ the American Legion Collected donations on the “Cover the Clunker” car for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at our annual car show (shown) SHS-SkillsUSA has…

Competitions – District & State Two types – Skills (i.e. Cosmetology, Masonry, Auto Service) & Leadership (i.e. Essay, Poster, Occupational Display, Spelling) Clockwise from Top Left: Occupational Display // SHS students & advisors // Masonry // Poster // Fantasy Manakin // Carpentry // Cosmetology // Power Equipment Tech // Architectural & Technical Drafting State Champs // Residential Wiring

National Leadership & Skills Conference Held in June in Louisville, Kentucky 2 National Gold Medalists in Architectural Drafting, 2013 & National Silver Medalists in Architectural Drafting: 2005 & 2008 National 4 th place winner in Carpentry: David Brooks (2012) National 10 th place winner in Masonry: Jacob Nicholson (’07) Louisville Slugger Factory Tour, Kentucky Kingdom theme park

SHS’s National Competitors Katherine Chase and Emily Kresho pose with their awards at the Victory Dinner in June 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Katherine placed 1 st of 42; Emily placed 5 th of 48. Professionalism Service Leadership Competition Excellent Addition to any resume’ Make a Difference- Join SkillsUSA!! $15 dues: a great investment in your future. (Make checks to: Stafford High School; DEADLINE – Dec. 16 th )