Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Schnecksville, recently welcomed the 2016-17 lineup of SkillsUSA officers.

The students, who represent a variety of sending high schools and career and technical education programs, were recognized at pinning ceremonies Oct. 14.

Morning session officers are:

Nancy Eskander, president, Louis E. Dieruff High School, sophomore, dental technology; Briana Bozilesky, vice president, Emmaus High School, junior, health occupations; Jessy Saavedra, recorder, Whitehall High School, sophomore, dental technology; Matthew Gunkle, treasurer, Whitehall High School, junior, criminal justice; Mariah Conover, treasurer, Southern Lehigh High School, junior, health occupations; Mianaret Castillo Rodriguez, treasurer, Catasauqua High School, junior, health occupations; Pedro Ortiz, secretary, William Allen High School, junior, plumbing and heating; Matt Rice, parliamentarian, Parkland High School, junior, pre-engineering and engineering technology; and Ryan Correll, historian, Parkland High School, sophomore, plumbing and heating.

Afternoon session officers are: Jody Ann Young, president, William Allen High School, senior, plumbing and heating; Kacy Roblyer, vice president, Salisbury High School, senior, dental technology; Molly Laros, treasurer, Northwestern Lehigh High School, senior, commercial photography/electronic imaging; Siara Gutierrez, treasurer, William Allen High School, senior, commercial photography; Genesis Quinones, secretary, William Allen High School, senior, health occupations; Mikayla Rex, recorder, Northwestern Lehigh High School, senior, commercial photography; Sam Kennerly, parliamentarian, Whitehall High School, senior, culinary arts; and Autumn Weber, historian, Emmaus High School, senior, commercial photography.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

SkillsUSA provides educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education in the nation’s classrooms.