![David Moreno, a UNM-G general studies student, showcases his skill with nunchaku technique during the Gallup SkillsUSA Chapter Demonstration Night in the Calvin Hall Center Auditorium April 5. Moreno earned a silver medal in the college Job Skill Demonstration Open category at the state competition. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Richard Reyes](/images/resized/images/news/2016/433_jul21/12_100_100.jpg)
Two students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup nearly earned bronze medals in the 2023 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta in June while a third student placed in the top 10 of their division.
Kayliegh Begay, who graduated in May from McKinley Academy and UNM-Gallup with an associate degree in general studies, placed fourth in the high school Pin Design category. David Moreno, a general studies student at UNM-Gallup, placed fourth in the college Job Skill Demonstration Open category.
“I’m mad,” Begay said of her result. “Fourth is good, but I’m competitive. I wish I could have placed third.”
Begay earned a score of 97.7 out of 100...