Pine Tree High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students showcased their exceptional talent, technical skill, and dedication at the 2025 SkillsUSA Texas State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Corpus Christi, Texas. Competing against the best student talent from across the state, Pine Tree students from Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, and Audio/Video Production earned an impressive collection of medals, ribbons, and Best of Show honors.
SkillsUSA is unique among student competitions because students from schools of all sizes — large and small — compete against one another on an equal playing field. This year, Pine Tree students competed alongside over 6,400 of the most talented CTE students from across Texas.
“This year’s results are a direct reflection of our students’ hard work and the commitment of our CTE teachers,” said Jacob Lusk, Career and Technical Education Director. “We are incredibly proud of how these students represented Pine Tree on the state stage.”
Automotive Technology State Results
Instructor: Bryan Brown
Contest Awards
Maintenance and Light Repair Skills Competition — Bronze Medal — Aiden Alvey
Engine Performance Technical Test — Gold Medal — Aiden Alvey
Engine Repair Technical Test — Bronze Medal — Josue Rodriguez
Engine Repair Technical Test — Gold Medal — Hayden Ritchson
Automotive Quiz Bowl Team — 4th Place in State
Team Members: Alexis Klein, Cesia De Los Santos, Benito Castro, Josue Rodriguez, and Aiden Alvey
Job Exhibit Projects — Blue Superior State Ribbon Awards
4L60E Automatic Transmission Rebuild — Aiden Alvey — Best of Show
GM Hydroboost Brake Assembly Rebuild — Ryder Snow
302 cid Engine Rebuild — Josue Rodriguez & Benito Castro
302 cid Engine Rebuild — Hayden Ritchson & Ace Bass
8.5” GM Rear Differential Rebuild — Alexis Klein, Ollie Villareal & Cesia De Los Santos — Best of Show
Construction Technology State Results
Instructor: Chuck Davis
Job Exhibit Projects — Blue Superior State Ribbon Awards
Bench Swing Project — Omar Aguilar, Alvaro Ferrer, Jonathan Paz & Aiden Alvey
Small Greenhouse Project — Luis Retana & Amy Castillo
Reptile Enclosure Project — Dax McCain & Michael Moore
Custom Guitar Project — Christopher Solorzano
Culinary Arts State Results
Instructor: Gina Franklin
Job Exhibit Projects
Blue Superior State Ribbon — Olivia Sessions
Blue Superior State Ribbon — Zori Clark
Blue Superior State Ribbon — Bryanna Herrada
Blue Superior State Ribbon — Audrey Jenkins
Red Excellence State Ribbon — Jacob Reeves
White Ribbon — Eric Perales
Audio/Video Production State Results
Instructor: Chris Yoder
The Pine Tree High School Audio/Video Production team competed in the Audio/Video News Production contest against 19 other schools from across the state of Texas. This highly competitive contest challenged students to plan, record, edit, and produce a broadcast news segment within a set time limit.