Thirteen talented students from District 127 (GNHS and GCHS) represented their schools with pride and professionalism at the SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition in Peoria on April 26–27, 2025. Competing against top students from across the state, these future leaders showcased the career and technical skills they had developed through the Tech Campus.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that empowers students to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Most students completed rigorous qualifying exams to qualify for the state-level competition, earning the right to test their skills against peers in their chosen career pathway.
We are proud to share the outstanding results of our District 127 students:
Alexys DeYoung - GNHS– 2nd Place Medal - CNA - Medical Assisting
Adam Cicero - GCHS - 2nd Place Medal - CSM - Carpentery
Destiny Townsend - GNHS– 3rd Place Medal - EMS - Health Knowledge Bowl
Emily Vignocchi - GNHS– 3rd Place Medal - CNA - Job Skills
Trent Schulz - GCHS - 3rd Place Medal - INT - Industrial Motor Controls
Renee Morris - GNHS – 4th Place Certificate - CNA - Medical Assisting
Joshua Fritz - GCHS - 4th Place Certificate - Firefighting
Finley Bond - GNHS– 5th Place Certificate - Teacher - Preschool
Maryll Perez - GCHS - 5th Place Certificate - CNA - Showcase
Nicholas Timmons Jr. - GCHS - 5th Place Certificate - INT - Industrial Motor Controls
Dalila Bulliner
Mackenzie Davidson
Ely Lebedev
Each student demonstrated confidence, professionalism, and technical excellence. These results reflect not only their hard work but also the strength of D127’s growing commitment to career and technical education, which prepares students for real-world experiences.
“We’re incredibly proud of all our students who competed,” said Kevin Doyle, GNHS, Tech Campus Supervisor and Dean of Students. “They absolutely crushed it.”
Grayslake D127 celebrates these students for their outstanding achievements and thanks the Tech Campus for providing such transformative real-world learning experiences.
