Kayla Perry, a second year student in Stafford Technical Center’s Music Technology; Jazz and Contemporary Program, has been selected to sing the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference General Opening Session on June 23rd at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. She performs in front of 8,000 to 10,000 people. Also, Kayla has the distinction of being the first Vermonter to sing the National Anthem at the Skills Conference Opening Ceremonies.
Kayla is a senior at Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, Vermont. She hopes to audition for the popular television show” American Idol “this fall, and eventually wants to attend a school with an emphasis on the performing arts.
Some background on SkillsUSA. There is an active chapter at Stafford. It is a national organization serving teachers, high school, and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations.