Newton High BPA

Newton High School Business Professionals of America

What is BPA?Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.Competition categories include:Financial ServicesAdministrative SupportInformation TechnologyManagement, Marketing, Human Resources

BPA and Newton High School

State and National Competition2008-09: Dallas, TX Blazing New Trails17 National Qualifiers2 National FinalistsJenna Rangel, Entrepreneurship, 3rdKrista Saylor, Payroll Accounting, 4th2009-10: Anaheim, CA Shoot for Success19 National Qualifiers15 Statesman Award winners, 11 Ambassador winners1 National FinalistsEmily Runge, Economic Research Project Individual, 2nd

Dallas: only 7 students competed because it was cancelled due to swine flu and moved to JuneAnaheim: total of 28 qualifiers and only 22 went to CA.

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State and National Qualifiers2010-11: Washington, D.C. Stand out from the Crowd25 National Qualifiers14 Statesman Award winners, 6 Ambassador Award winners9 National FinalistsCarly Willis BPA National Merit ScholarJenna Rangel Entrepreneurship, 1stAshlynn Hamm Prepared Speech, 6thJared Rangel, Connor Galloway Broadcast News Production, 8thWendy Gong, Melissa Mussman, Kristen Stephens Economic Research Project Team, 8thShannon Ahlstedt Graphic Design, 9th

Washington: 20 students attended5

State and National Qualifiers2011-12: Chicago, IL Reach New Heights25 National Qualifiers and 4 KS Merit Scholars25 Statesman Award winners, 17 Ambassador Award winners3 National FinalistsJacob Bartel, Extemporaneous Speech, 1stJenna Rangel Entrepreneurship, Top 10Kendall Schmidt, Administrative Support Open Event, Top 10

Washington: 20 students attended6

Chapter AwardsReceived State recognition for chapter and community serviceHD Shotwell Award 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012Awarded National recognitionSafety Awareness Award 2010Quality Distinction Award 2010, 2011 Received for service Community Action Award 2010, 2011, 2012Recognizes involvement with Special OlympicsAward of Excellence 2012Community Relief 2012Special Olympics Award 2012

Community ServiceHelped with Special OlympicsDonated items to garage saleParticipated in Brownies for BrianMade soup mixes and peppernuts for local church bazaarCollected canned goods for Agape food pantryVolunteered at Asbury ParkMade and delivered Christmas cardsPushed residents to churchWrote Christmas letters to soldiers stationed overseas

FundraisersIn-school activities include:

Out-of-school fundraisers to pay for NationalsSold snacks at breakCarnations at Valentines DayPictures with SantaOperate the school store, The Train StopChili feed at the BreadbasketSonic carhopsGarage sale and car washPaper inserts at the Newton KansanWendy's NightPies from Carriage Crossing

Special thanks to our many business sponsors!

Professional GrowthLearn to create and format resumes and cover lettersParticipate in mock interviewsAttend job shadowsWork in teams to prepare and present at competitionsAttend business career fairs at Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical CollegeGo on field trips to area businesses to learn business activities and practice business etiquette

Upcoming EventsNational Leadership Conference - May 7 -12, Orlando, FL

2012-13 Newton High School Business Professionals of America