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Competing against hundreds of students from Region IV, these Ulster BOCES competitors showcased their expertise in 38 work-based categories, including Prepared Speech, Culinary Arts, Collision Repair Technology, CNC Milling, Automated Manufacturing, and more.
Congratulations to our winners from Saugerties Central School District!
1st Place
Ian Vickery – CNC 3-Axis Milling Programmer
Caitlyn Rafferty – Culinary Arts
Rylee Owen – T-Shirt Design
2nd Place
Kendra Bell – Cosmetology Quiz Bowl
Alexandra Landa – Cosmetology Quiz Bowl
Thomas Rutledge – Internetworking
3rd Place
Annalysse Garcia – Cosmetology Senior
Your hard work, dedication, and passion truly set you apart!
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