The 39th annual SkillsUSA District 11 Championships were held Jan. 22. The championships drew hundreds of participants from seven schools across five counties to Allentown Fairgrounds’ Agri-Plex. They competed in individual and team contests of skills ranging from advertising design to welding. Dozens of Lehigh Valley businesses sponsor the competition, which provides opportunities for students to apply what they’ve learned in challenging scenarios that mimic the demands of a 21st-century workplace.

The medalists for each SkillsUSA contest were announced during a ceremony at Parkland High School. Congratulations to Catasauqua High School students David Janoski, mechatronics (third place, team, automated industrial technology), and Chase Merchant, mechatronics (third place, team, automated industrial technology).

***

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute is accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. LCTI offers dozens of career and educational programs for high school students interested in thousands of career pathways.

Interested students can explore their options and complete an application today. Applications can be found on the school’s website at lcti.org.

***

Catasauqua High School Drama Club is excited to announce its spring musical will be 7 p.m. March 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. March 16 in the school auditorium, 2500 W. Bullshead Road, Northampton.

Come see the club’s production of “Mamma Mia.” You don’t want to miss this incredible cast!

Please watch this column for further details and ticket information.