Students from Hamilton Heights High School’s Chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently returned from the State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis with bragging rights.
Several students placed among the Top 10 in their respective categories with 16 qualifying for the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference set for May 10 to 14 in Chicago, Ill.
This year’s National Conference is expected to bring together an estimated 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards for community service activities and elect BPA’s 2024-25 national student leadership team.
(From left) Juniors Sophia Hulen, Hailey Hall, Joely Hardacre, and Lizzy Smith, members of Hamilton Heights BPA Chapter’s Broadcast News Team, took first in their category at the BPA State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. (Photo provided)
The National Leadership Conference represents the culmination of a year’s work for those students and chapter sponsors attending.
“All of our students have worked hard and did well throughout the year,” Kim Kaiser explained. “It’s the icing on the cake for students who get to take their leadership and career skills to the national stage in May.”
Hamilton Heights BPA Chapter also received campaign awards for “Quality Chapter Distinction,” “Chapter Activities Award,” “Marketing & Communications,” and “Community Service.”
(From left) Adrianna Kauffman, Melissa Lovell, Jessa Steffen, and Bekah Beechler, members Hamilton Heights BPA Chapter’s Global Marketing Team, placed second at the BPA State Leadership Contest in Indianapolis. (Photo provided)
State contest winners include:
- Sophia Hulen – 3rd Entrepreneurship, 1st Broadcast News Team
- Hailey Hall – 2nd Human Resource Mgmt., 1st Broadcast News Team
- Lizzy Smith – 1st Broadcast News Team, 3rd Digital Media Production
- Joely Hardacre – 1st Broadcast News Team
- Melissa Lovell – 2nd Global Marketing Team, 3rd Human Resource Mgmt., 9th HR Mgmt. & Marketing
- Adrianna Kauffman – 2nd Global Marketing Team, 2nd Meeting & Event Planning, 10th Medical Terminology
- Bekah Beechler – 2nd Global Marketing Team
- Jessa Steffen – 2nd Global Marketing Team
- Hannah Beechler – 1st Interview Skills, 4th Admin. Support Team, 3rd HR Mgmt. & Marketing
- Jackson Massicotte – 4th Admin Support Team, 6th Business Law
- Bella McDole – 4th Admin Support Team
- Camryn Runner – 4th Admin Support Team
- Andrea Ward – 2nd Networks using Cisco, 6th Admin Support
- Landon Faubion – 4th Networks Using Cisco, 7th Financial Math Analysis
- Audrey Meyer – 7th Networks Using Cisco
- Brinley Flaherty – 9th Networks Using Cisco
- Carson Lenze – 1st Python Programming, 2nd Information Technology Concepts
- Katelynn Bishop – 2nd Digital Marketing
- Hailey Barnes – 9th Digital Communication & Design
- Natalie Newman – 8th Networks Using Microsoft
- Sarah Stapleton – 8th Computer Security
- Jack Morris – 8th Computer Network Technology
- Phillip Sliwa – 9th Computer Network Technology
- Alayna Kauffman – 9th Meeting & Event Planning
- Corbin Landrey (Virtual Member) – 1st Advanced Accounting, 1st Payroll Accounting, 1st Admin Support, 1st HR Mgmt. & Marketing, 2nd Financial Math Analysis, 5th Digital Communications & Analysis, Running for National BPA Officer Position in Chicago
Seniors Melissa Lovell and Hannah Beechler, Hamilton Heights BPA Chapter, flash their hardware for successful competition in several of their individual categories at the BPA State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. (Photo provided)
Carson Lenze, Hamilton Heights BPA Chapter, brought home a first place in Python Programming and second in Information Technology Concepts at the BPA State Leadership Contest in Indianapolis. (Photo provided)
The 2024 National Leadership Conference is presented by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery, and program management services. Conference attendees can also obtain valuable industry certifications during the event.
While in Chicago, participants will also have opportunities to network with other BPA members and business leaders, visit famous Chicago attractions, and participate in community service activities. The conference’s opening session on May 10 and awards ceremonies on May 14 will be streamed live online at thinkcybis.com/bpa-live.
To donate to assist with these students in their trip to compete at nationals in California, contact Ms. Kim Kaiser, Hamilton Heights HS DECA, at kkaiser@hhschuskies.org or (317) 984-3551 ext. 1562.