South Dearborn Business Students Qualify for State Leadership Conference

A regional event was just completed at North Harrison HS.

(Aurora, Ind.) - The South Dearborn High School Business Professionals of American (BPA) chapter recently competed at the District 12 Regional Leadership Conference at North Harrison High School. .

Eight exceptional SDHS students participated in the competition, showcasing their knowledge and skills across a variety of business and finance events. The chapter earned 10 awards, including five first-place finishes, one second-place, two third-place, and two fourth-place awards.

All eight students who competed have earned the distinction of qualifying for the BPA State Leadership Conference, which will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from March 8–10, 2026.

The following students placed in their respective events:

  • Sammie Harms: πŸ₯‡ 1st Place - Interview Skills, πŸ₯‡ 1st Place - Presentation Team
  • Audrey Gerkey: πŸ₯‡1st Place - Presentation Team, πŸ… 4th Place - Interview Skills
  • Dasha Martin: πŸ₯‡1st Place - Health Presentation
  • Zander Schaefer: πŸ₯‡ 1st Place - Intermediate Word Processing, πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place - Advanced Accounting
  • Malia Martin: πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place - Health Administration Procedures, πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place - Medical Terminology Concepts
  • Miyah Lane: πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place - Graphic Design and Promotion
  • Cain Hopkins: πŸ… 4th Place - Banking and Finance, πŸ… 4th Place - Financial Management

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