King tops field in job skill demonstration, qualifies for National SkillsUSA competition

Summerland junior Faith King will head to Atlanta, in June, to represent Summerland and Nebraska SkillsUSA.

King was crowned queen of contestants entered in Job Skill Demonstration A, Saturday, in Grand Island, during the state SkillsUSA convention.

According to SkillsUSA rules, "the contest requires the demonstration of a performance of an occupational skill within the chosen career pathway, accompanied by a clear explanation of the topic through the use of experiments, displays or practical operations."

Contestants have five to seven minutes to demonstrate a job skill and may use visual or auditory aids.

King demonstrated how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.

Summerland's drone technology team finished first; however, since it is a state-only contest, they do not advance. Matt Umphress piloted the drone.

Julie Olivan placed second in cosmetology and Connor Thomson earned a bronze medal in technical-related math.

Nine Summerland students competed in events and attended meetings, April 7 through April 9, at Fonner Park.