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Foster‑Glocester Committee honors SkillsUSA competitors, certifications and state athletic champions
Summary
The committee recognized SkillsUSA competitors (26 students across 13 events, several medalists advancing to nationals), students who completed lead renovator training and state‑placing wrestling and track athletes; coaches and instructors received thanks for volunteer time and instruction.
The Foster‑Glocester School Committee opened its meeting by recognizing student and staff achievements across academic, vocational and athletic programs.
Committee members congratulated 26 SkillsUSA competitors who took part in 13 Rhode Island events including carpentry, computer programming, firefighting and extemporaneous speaking. Several students won medals: Cooper Nichols won bronze in firefighting; Ibrahima Fall won silver in firefighting; Jerian Kramer won silver in extemporaneous speaking; Marley Botti won gold in firefighting; and Eli Mackin won gold in computer programming. The committee noted that Eli, Jerian and Ibrahima will represent the high school at the national competition in Atlanta in June.
Instructor Charlie Meyers described a lead renovator/remodeler certification offered during school vacation to teach students about lead hazards and safe renovation practices, emphasizing that even tiny amounts of lead can permanently harm young children. Coach Steve Denobyl introduced state and New England wrestling champions and several other high‑performing student‑athletes; the committee presented plaques and applause to the recognized students and thanked program coordinators and volunteer coaches.
Members praised teachers and coaches for their out‑of‑class efforts that support student success and encouraged the community to join future recognitions.
