Callie Young, 17, of Fordyce, recently participated in the SkillsUSA Championships. This event was for first place state medalists in 100 competition areas for career and technical students.
Young is a recent Fordyce High School graduate. She was a competitor in the medical terminology competition and won bronze in the high school division.
Hannah Pettit and Austin Metcalf (of Fordyce High School) also participated in the national competition. Young, Pettit, and Metcalf worked against the clock and each other in occupational areas like medical math, nurse assisting, CPR/first aid and medical assisting.
The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., took place June 22-23, as part of the SkillsUSA 52nd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference.
High scorers in the contests received Skill Point Certificates, awarded in 86 occupational and leadership areas to students who achieved a high score defined by industry. Young and Metcalf received these honors, as well.