Friendswood High School students demonstrated outstanding skill and creativity at the SkillsUSA District 9 competition over the past week, earning multiple medals in graphic design, audio-visual production, and digital media categories. The competition provided students with the opportunity to showcase their technical expertise in design, video production, photography, and communication skills while competing against some of the top talent in the region.
Students who placed 1st or 2nd qualify to compete at the state competition in Corpus Christi in April, while those who placed 3rd qualify for technical testing at state.
Friendswood High School Medalists:
Graphic Design & Digital Arts (Instructor: Angelique Suggs)
Advertising Design
- Gold – Avery Hunter (State Qualifier)
- Silver – Ryland Pesak (State Qualifier)
- Bronze – Carter Clyde (Technical Testing Qualifier)
T-Shirt Design
- Silver – Devyn Wonderfem
- Bronze – Anyiah Driskell
Pin Design
- Silver – Avy Imamura
- Bronze – Rebecca Whitworth
Graphics Imaging Sublimation
- Gold – Avery Anderson (State Qualifier)
Audio/Visual Production & Media Arts (Instructor: Al Tagliovore)
Video News Production
- Gold – Dillon Davis, Sarah Campbell-Ricketts, Chaysen Velez, Max Clayton (State Qualifiers)
Prepared Speech
- Gold – Dillon Davis (State Qualifier)
Photography
- Gold – Lauryn Gil (State Qualifier)
Video Production
- Gold – Bella Mayfield, Riley Hebert (State Qualifiers)
- Silver – Azalea Parkhurst, Emily Lampman (State Qualifiers)
Digital Cinema Production
- Gold – Jack Campbell, Hudson Holtvluwer (State Qualifiers)
- Bronze – Sergio Cruz, Raul Reyna (Technical Testing Qualifiers)
Audio Production
- Gold – Harper DeHart, Crysta Hewgley (State Qualifiers)
- Silver – Cam Cassy, Jeremiah Campos (State Qualifiers)
Customer Service
- Bronze – Jack Campbell (Technical Testing Qualifier)
Both Graphic Design teacher Angelique Suggs and Audio Visual Production teacher Al Tagliovore expressed pride in their students’ hard work and accomplishments.
“Super excited to announce our medalists! Their talent and commitment to their craft are inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish at state,” Suggs said.
With multiple students advancing to the state competition in Corpus Christi in April, Friendswood High School continues to prove its excellence in career and technical education.
