{"id":32764,"date":"2025-04-20T00:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T07:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=32764"},"modified":"2025-05-02T00:17:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T07:17:30","slug":"valencia-high-school-bita-team-earns-top-honors-at-prestigious-construction-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=32764","title":{"rendered":"Valencia High School BITA Team Earns Top Honors at Prestigious Construction Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Valencia High School\u2019s Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) design-build team earned the highest distinction\u2014the esteemed Craftsman\u2019s Award\u2014at the Annual Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) Design Build Competition held on April 9\u201310, 2025. This recognition marks a significant achievement, as the team not only outperformed 38 competing teams from across the region but also accomplished an impressive \u201cthree-peat,\u201d having secured top honors in the competition for the third consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The award-winning team, composed of seven seniors and three juniors\u2014including one female student\u2014demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and collaboration throughout the two-day event. Under the guidance of Construction Manager Jonathan Glesser and with a strong focus on safety led by Designated Safety Person Kaylee Lorenzo, the students showcased their technical abilities and adherence to industry standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full team includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jonathan Glesser \u2013 Construction Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kaylee Lorenzo \u2013 Designated Safety Person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modesto Castellon \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yuran Barrios \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Garcia \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giovanni Trejo \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason De La Cruz \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christian Lunar \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edger Ceja \u2013 Student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caden Rafter \u2013 Student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) expressed immense pride in the students\u2019 accomplishment. Their success is a reflection of the rigorous training and strong work ethic cultivated through the BITA program at Valencia High School. By combining craftsmanship, safety, and cohesive teamwork, the team distinguished itself as a model of excellence in career technical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" data-id=\"32766\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DBC-2.jpg 1200w\" 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