NEWS RELEASE PHS hosts SkillsUSA Fall Leadership
1920 Clarksville Street Paris, Texas 75460 903.737.7473 www.parisisd.net
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jeanne Kraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2017
[email protected] 903.737.7473
PHS hosts SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference SkillsUSA Texas District 5 chapters from high schools across the district took part in the Fall Leadership Conference on Nov. 1 at Paris High School. More than 200 students, educators, and sponsors attended the event from the following high schools: Crandall, Denison, John Tyler, Kilgore, Lindale, Longview, Marshall, McKinney, Mt. Vernon, North Lamar, Palestine, Paris, Pine Tree, Pittsburg, Rockwall-Heath, Sherman, Texas High, Tyler Career & Tech, Wylie East, and Wylie High. Opening ceremonies, breakout sessions, and closing ceremonies were led by the District 5 student officers, including Paris High School senior Ceaira Gill. According to Sheila Hyde, District 5 Director, “The conference allows students to work on leadership and workplace skills. Although specific skill sets will change, the leadership piece today will always be needed.” SkillsUSA is a partnership of schools and communities working together. SkillsUSA strives to ensure students find success in college and the workplace. Students can become involved with SkillsUSA through their school’s CTE programs.
Photos From the Top Row 1: PHS senior Ceaira Gill leads training for Parliamentary Procedure. Row 2: Students participate in low ropes team building and teamwork and leadership development training. Row 3: Training for SkillsUSA Quiz bowl competition. Row 4 and 5: Students recite the SkillsUSA pledge led by the District 5 officers.
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jeanne Kraft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2017
[email protected] 903.737.7473
PHS hosts SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference SkillsUSA Texas District 5 chapters from high schools across the district took part in the Fall Leadership Conference on Nov. 1 at Paris High School. More than 200 students, educators, and sponsors attended the event from the following high schools: Crandall, Denison, John Tyler, Kilgore, Lindale, Longview, Marshall, McKinney, Mt. Vernon, North Lamar, Palestine, Paris, Pine Tree, Pittsburg, Rockwall-Heath, Sherman, Texas High, Tyler Career & Tech, Wylie East, and Wylie High. Opening ceremonies, breakout sessions, and closing ceremonies were led by the District 5 student officers, including Paris High School senior Ceaira Gill. According to Sheila Hyde, District 5 Director, “The conference allows students to work on leadership and workplace skills. Although specific skill sets will change, the leadership piece today will always be needed.” SkillsUSA is a partnership of schools and communities working together. SkillsUSA strives to ensure students find success in college and the workplace. Students can become involved with SkillsUSA through their school’s CTE programs.
Photos From the Top Row 1: PHS senior Ceaira Gill leads training for Parliamentary Procedure. Row 2: Students participate in low ropes team building and teamwork and leadership development training. Row 3: Training for SkillsUSA Quiz bowl competition. Row 4 and 5: Students recite the SkillsUSA pledge led by the District 5 officers.
