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CUSD Scholars Earn 13 Medals at SkillsUSA Regional Competition

Media Release
 

130 Centennial, Compton, Compton Early College, and Dominguez scholars showcased their talent, creativity, and career-ready skills at the recent SkillsUSA Regional Competition, bringing home an impressive collection of medals and qualifying dozens of students for the next level of competition. The scholars were celebrated at the recent CUSD Board Meeting.

Compton High School SkillsUSA competitors. 

Competing in career and technical education pathways ranging from culinary arts and emergency medical response to digital media and cybersecurity, Compton Unified students earned four gold medals, three silver medals, and six bronze medals, while 29 scholars qualified to advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition.

Dominguez High School SkillsUSA competitors. 

Gold Medalists

The following students earned first-place honors in their respective competitions:

  • Daffne Jasso, Dominguez High School – EMR: Pin Design
  • Hestefania Palencia, Compton High School – Culinary: Restaurant Service
  • Casandra Contreras (Team J), Dominguez High School – EMR: Emergency Medical Technician
  • Leslie Marcial Mejia (Team J), Dominguez High School – EMR: Emergency Medical Technician

Silver Medalists

  • Binney Sanchez Gomora, Compton High School – Culinary: Culinary Arts
  • Jessica Urias, Dominguez High School – EMR: Job Interview
  • Sarita Sanchez Flores, Dominguez High School – EMR: First Aid CPR

Bronze Medalists

  • Jeffrey Garcia, Compton High School – Culinary: Culinary Arts
  • Berlyn Serrano (Team M), Dominguez High School – Digital Media Production: Digital Cinema Production
  • Jayden Russell (Team M), Dominguez High School – Digital Media Production: Digital Cinema Production
  • Olivia Gonzalez, Dominguez High School – EMR: T-Shirt Design
  • Ruben Martinez Nava (Team A), Dominguez High School – Networking: Cybersecurity
  • Justin Torres (Team A), Dominguez High School – Networking: Cybersecurity

Compton Early College High School SkillsUSA competitors. 

State Competition Qualifiers

In addition to the medalists, the following scholars qualified to compete at the SkillsUSA State Competition:

  • Aniela Cobian Lopez (Team D), Camila Angulo (Team D), and Xitlaly Lopez (Team D) – Compton High School – Culinary: Occupational Health & Safety
  • Jamia Jackson (Team E) and Samaria Ramirez (Team E) – Compton High School – Audio Production
  • Danny Galdamez Morales (Team N) and Luis Rodriguez Henriquez (Team N) – Compton Early College High School – Audio Production
  • John Flores (Team O) and Kevin Hernandez (Team O) – Compton Early College High School – Audio Production
  • Iker Medina (Team B) and Juan Negrete Garcia (Team B) – Dominguez High School – Audio Production
  • Dayami Bustos (Team E), Michelle Jimenez (Team E), and Yesenia Martinez (Team E) – Compton High School – EMR: Promotional Bulletin Board
  • Alejandra Santillan Morales (Team U) and Samantha Hernandez (Team U) – Compton High School – EMR: Emergency Medical Technician
  • Brisa Rubio Mota – Compton High School – EMR: First Aid CPR

SkillsUSA competitions allow students to demonstrate real-world technical and professional skills aligned with career pathways, preparing them for future careers in high-demand industries. Compton Unified’s strong showing highlights the district’s continued commitment to career technical education and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for college, career, and beyond.

Centennial High School SkillsUSA competitor. 

The district congratulates all participating scholars and looks forward to cheering on the 29 students who will represent Compton Unified at the upcoming SkillsUSA State Competition.