Mount Pleasant High School

Skills USA

Skills USA and Apprenticeship Competitions

APPRENTICESHIP COMPETITIONS

As an apprentice of Grififn Masonry, Torren Bumgarner was eligible to compete in masonry competitions throughout his career at Mount Pleasant HIgh School. Apprentices must have less than 6000 hours on the job to be eligible.


Sam McGee Masonry Competition – NC State Fair Grounds – May 2025		NC Apprenticeship Competition – NC State Fair Grounds – October 2025		Sam McGee Masonry Competition – Ben Ketchie Park, Gold Hill – May 2026

SKILLS USA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure that America has a skilled work force. We help every student excel. SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that is recognized as an integral part of the classroom by the OVAE (Office of Vocational and Adult Education).

Come join in the fun in SKILLS USA!

April 2026 Skills Results

Mr. Anthony Herin has a 5^th State Champion! Senior, William Farrell, placed 1^st in the Electrical Construction Wiring (Level 2), and he has qualified for the Skills National Championship in Atlanta, GA on June 1-5, 2026. We are so proud of William and Mr. Herin!

Two men stand together, one holding a plaque, in front of a banner that says 'Champion'.

Christian Ocampo placed 3^rd in Electrical Construction Wiring 1 (Level 1). He is only a junior!

A man and a young person pose with awards in front of a banner that says 'Champion'.

Natalie Hatley, junior, place 2^nd in Masonry Estimating.

A young woman in a red blazer holds an award, smiling at the camera.

Our TeamWorks Team of – Alex Ocampo, Senior, Ian Baker, Junior, Mason Holder, Sophomore, Kain Anderson, Freshman placed 4^th in the TeamWorks Competition. The Team has 9 hours to read a blueprint, cut the lumber, assemble the structure, install plumbing, install electrical, and form a brick facade along the bottom.

Four young men stand on a stage, wearing matching uniforms and medals.