- Whiz Kid: Michael Lewis
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- Accomplishment: /Lewis & Clark Career Center senior Lewis received an award at the Missouri SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held at Linn State Technical College in Linn, MO on March 31 - April 2. He earned first place in the Hands-On Auto Service category and the right to advance to the National Championship Conference held in Kansas City June 20-25.
- Key To Awesomeness: Lewis attends Timberland in the morning and the Lewis & Clark Auto Service Technology class, taught by instructor Steve Reese, in the afternoon. Speaking of Lewis and fellow winner Dave Mayer, Reese said, “These are two kids who work really hard and do well year round for us. We are extremely proud of both of them.”
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, educators and industry leaders dedicated to ensuring America has a highly skilled workforce to compete in the global market. SkillsUSA competitions foster the development of problem-solving ability and teamwork while building self-confidence and communication skills. SkillsUSA Missouri consists of nine districts with over 85 local chapters and nearly 10,000 members.
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