Twenty-seven Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center students competed in timed trade, leadership, and community service contests during the 2019 SkillsUSA State Conference, held in Syracuse, New York this spring.

Five students came in first place in their trade and community services categories and two came in third. The first-place students are from Ellenville, Kingston, New Paltz, and Saugerties.

First Place:

• Arye Gittleman, a Music Production student from the Ellenville Central School District, placed first in the Community Action category.
• Giulia Danisi, a Fashion Design student from New Paltz Central School District, placed first in the Community Service category.
• Brayden DeGroat, a Cisco & Cybersecurity student from the Saugerties Central School District, placed first in the Community Action category.
• Dennis Bernzott, a Digital Design student from the Kingston City School District, placed first in the Community Service Category.
• Christian Dedovich, a Cosmetology student from the Kingston City School District, placed first in the Community Service category.

Third Place

• Camrine Olejniczak, a TOP student from the New Paltz Central School District, placed third in the New York State Banner category.
• Harry Terwilliger, a TOP student from the Wallkill Central School District, placed third in the New York State Banner category.