McCollum High School Automotive and Technology students participated in the Skill USA State Competition in Corpus Christi April 6-7.

A total of six students earned first place ribbons and earned a plaque for “Multiple Superior Rating” for Single Engine Rebuild. 

Congratulations to the following:

Jared Macias - 1st Place in Single Engine Rebuild

Julio Ramos - 1st Place in Single Engine Rebuild

Joshua Rodriguez -1st Place in Brake Componets

Christopher Pfiester -1st Place in Brake Componets

Enrique Castillo -1st Place in Brake Componets

Stephen Saenz -1st Place in Brake Componets

Moreover, the automotive lab recently received a NATEF accreditation after being recertified earlier this spring.

“This accreditation looks good for the school, the district and the students can be assured this is something that meets national standards,” Auto Tech Instructor George Garcia said.