State Bound!
CTE Programs Send Argyle ISD Students to Skills USA Competition
Argyle High School students again demonstrated excellence, professionalism, and career-ready skills as multiple Career and Technical Education programs earned top honors at the District 4 Skills USA Texas competitions!
The Eagles secured numerous state qualifications across both Culinary Arts and Law Enforcement pathways.
The impressive results highlighted the strength of Argyle ISD’s commitment to preparing students for real-world careers through hands-on learning, leadership development, and industry-based competition experiences.
Law Enforcement Students Advance to State
Argyle High School’s Law Enforcement program delivered an outstanding performance, earning medals across a wide range of highly competitive public safety events. Students showcased advanced technical knowledge, teamwork, communication skills, and situational decision-making — critical components for future careers in criminal justice and public safety.
The Eagles earned top placements in multiple categories, including Job Interview, Crime Scene Model Exhibit, Police Application, Felony Traffic Stop, Building Search, Tactical Response, and Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl.
As a result of their success, the following students qualified to advance to the Skills USA Texas State Competition: Kara Campbell, Ashley Narvaez-Guzman, India Wixson-Nance, Hayden Rogers, Cailen Strange, William Marbury, Wyatt Fischer, Hayden Blackmon, Karsten Stamas, and Bailey Bostic.
Culinary Arts Students Earn State Honors
Argyle High School’s Culinary Arts students also achieved remarkable success, earning Gold and Silver medals in both Baking & Pastry and Restaurant Service competitions.
These events challenged students to demonstrate precision, creativity, time management, and professional hospitality standards—skills directly aligned with the fast-paced culinary industry.
State Qualifiers
Baking & Pastry
Karly Atkins (11th) 1st Place
Gracie Hemmen (9th) 2nd Place
Restaurant Service
Trinity Young (11th) 1st Place
Estelle Stanworth (9th) 2nd Place
Students were evaluated on technical execution, presentation, customer service, and industry professionalism, reflecting months of preparation and dedication.
Preparing Students for Future Success
Skills USA competitions provide students with opportunities to apply academic knowledge in meaningful, career-focused environments while building confidence, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Argyle High School’s continued success demonstrates how CTE programs empower students to explore passions while gaining valuable workforce experience before graduation.
With multiple Eagles now advancing to the state level, Argyle ISD celebrates not only competitive achievements but also the growth of students preparing to become future leaders in culinary arts, law enforcement, and beyond.
