RVTC students win first place at SkillsUSA Vermont

River Valley Technical Center has announced that Elliot Thompson and Rebekah Ferreira of the Audio Video Production Program won a first place in Digital Cinematography at SkillsUSA Vermont. As such, these students have qualified to represent Vermont at the SkillsUSA National Conference/Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

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2016-05-13 / Local Print article Print RVTC students win first place at SkillsUSA Vermont Rebekah Ferreira and Elliot Thompson were named gold medalists at SkillsUSA Vermont recently. They have qualified to represent Vermont at the SkillsUSA National Conference/Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Rebekah Ferreira and Elliot Thompson were named gold medalists at SkillsUSA Vermont recently. They have qualified to represent Vermont at the SkillsUSA National Conference/Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. SPRINGFIELD — River Valley Technical Center has announced that Elliot Thompson and Rebekah Ferreira of the Audio Video Production Program won a first place in Digital Cinematography at SkillsUSA Vermont. As such, these students have qualified to represent Vermont at the SkillsUSA National Conference/Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Their gold-medal-winning film was produced within a 24-hour time period and earned them scholarships and prizes at the Vermont competition held in Burlington, Vermont in April. Competing in SkillsUSA Nationals will be an amazing opportunity for Thompson and Ferreira. They are hoping to raise $4,000 total with $2,500 due by May 15, in order to attend SkillsUSA Nationals. Any size donation would be greatly appreciated. Money raised will go toward travel, lodging and equipment expenses involved with their quest to Louisville, Kentucky. A Quail Dinner fundraiser sponsored by Cavendish Game Birds will begin at 6 p.m, Friday, May 20, at the River Valley Technical Center Café and will be prepared by the Culinary Arts program. The cost of the dinner is $15 per person. Space is limited. The evening will include a screening of projects produced by Rebekah and Elliot. Tickets can be purchased in advance at RVTC or by mailing a check made payable to “RVTC AVP” to Zachary McNaughton, 307 South St., Springfield, VT 05156.