Dickinson High School’s Automotive Technology program delivered an impressive performance at the Houston Auto Dealers Association’s annual Auto Tech Competition, one of the most competitive high-school technician events in the Houston region.

DHS entered two teams of three students, each completing a six-week internship with their sponsoring dealership to prepare for the event.

Team Lexus of Clear Lake
Joe Silva – David Villalobos – Bryan Ceron

This team trained daily at Lexus of Clear Lake and achieved an exceptional result, placing fourth overall out of 23 participating schools and dealerships.

A special recognition goes to Joe Silva, who distinguished himself as the top individual competitor at the entire event. Joe earned:

-Top overall individual score out of more than 70 competitors
-Highest score in CCAR Safety
-Highest score on the ASE test portion

His outstanding performance set the standard for the competition.

Team McRee Ford
Edgar Perez Duran – Genesis Urbina – Johnny Cooley

The McRee Ford team demonstrated strong technical skill, professionalism, and determination. Their effort earned them a tenth-place overall finish in a very competitive field.

A Strong Showing for Dickinson ISD

Both Dickinson High School teams placed in the Top 10 in the Houston area, a testament to the dedication, preparation, and talent of each student competitor. The district is extremely proud of the way these students represented DHS and the Automotive Technology program.

Dickinson ISD extends sincere appreciation to Lexus of Clear Lake and McRee Ford for sponsoring, mentoring, and supporting students throughout their training and during the competition.