SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership Conference 2026

Rockdale Career Academy took 65 students to compete at the state level. Of those students, 20 earned medals by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their respective events. Many additional students placed within the Top 10 in the state. Final official rankings will be released in April.

Below are our medalists:

1st Place
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Nathan Aldridge-Phillips, Demauri Johnney, Peter Gonzalez

2nd Place
Additive Manufacturing
Aryan Parmar, Mason Reece

Robotics & Automation Technology
Jaden Omotayo, Aaden Rolland

Robotics Urban Rescue
Saniya Jackson, Kevin Medrano

Technical Computer Applications
Alexander Rouse

3rd Place
Architectural Design Display
Steven Carmona, Mitchell Kyles, Baylen Macle-Soto, Marcus Russell, Phylicia Thomas

Basic Drafting Test
Kevin Gray

Career Pathways Showcase: Industrial
Callie Carr, Patrick Fovie, Kevin Gray

CNC 3-Axis Milling
Mitchell Flater

Technical Drafting Test
Mason Reece

Beyond the medals, our students demonstrated outstanding leadership, career-readiness, and professionalism throughout the conference. They represented Rockdale Career Academy with integrity, confidence, and pride. Industry judges and state leaders consistently praised their preparation and conduct.

Ella Butler, who ran for a State Officer position. While she was not elected, she showed tremendous growth throughout the process. She spoke with confidence, carried herself with professionalism, and represented our school with excellence. Her willingness to step into a statewide leadership race speaks volumes about her character.

This success would not have been possible without the support of our dedicated advisors, Barbara Mitchell, Mark Whittaker, Diwan Majors, David Johnson, and Kiah Lyles. I also want to thank our chaperones, Prakash Gupta, Joshua Cain, and Ted Davis, for the time, care, and guidance they provided our students throughout the event.