Two weeks ago, Marshfield’s Manufacturing teacher, Glen Crook, had the privilege of taking several outstanding students to the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 18,000 of the nation’s best career and technical education students in attendance, our students proudly represented Marshfield High School and the state of Oregon on the national stage. SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Through hands-on competitions and leadership development, students build career and technical skills that prepare them for success in industries like manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, and more. A special congratulations goes to senior Alex Brouse, who placed 5th in the nation in CNC 5-Axis Programming, one of the most advanced and challenging manufacturing events in the competition. As a senior competing against the best in the country, Alex showed incredible determination and skill. He was also a silver medalist in Additive Manufacturing at the state level earlier this year. What an outstanding way to finish his high school career! Joining Alex were a group of rising stars: Dakota Blair (Junior) – Competed in CNC 2-Axis Programming and was the silver medalist in Additive Manufacturing at the state level. Donald Brice and Kaia Mahaffy (Sophomores) – Competed in Additive Manufacturing, with Donald also earning a state silver medal in CAD. Glen Crook (Sophomore) – Competed in Technical Related Math, was a gold medalist in TIG Welding, and earned bronze in General Welding Knowledge at the state level. Although Lilly Brown, Eliot Aley, and Jesse Frichtle weren’t able to make the trip, they still qualified for nationals in SkillsUSA Leadership, Audio/Radio Production, and as a SkillsUSA Oregon Post-Secondary State Officer, and would have represented our community with excellence. In addition to their competitions, Alex Brouse, Glen Crook, and Donald Brice took the opportunity to challenge themselves further by walking into the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certification exam—and all three passed! This industry-recognized certification validates their advanced design and engineering skills. Throughout the week, these students had the chance to compete, network, and learn alongside some of the most talented students from across the country. They stepped far outside their comfort zones, gaining experience and inspiration that will shape their future careers in manufacturing, engineering, and technology. We are incredibly proud of these students for their achievements and the way they represented Marshfield and Oregon. Their hard work, leadership, and technical excellence set a shining example for the future of career and technical education in our community. Please join us in celebrating their success!Photos from Marshfield High School's post