MOUNT VERNON — Knox County Career Center (KCCC) had three students from CollegeU-Business and Computer Network Technology programs placed in the Top 10 at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Competition and Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.
The BPA National Competition and Leadership Conference took place May 4 to 8 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
Dryden Hager, senior in CollegeU-Business, placed 3rd in the Business Law and Ethics competition. Ethan Temple, senior in Computer Network Technology, placed 3rd in the Network Administration Using Cisco competition. Logan O’Brien, junior in Computer Network Technology, placed 7th in the Server Administration Using Microsoft competition.
“We are very proud of our students and their instructors! Having three students place in the top ten in the nation in BPA is a great accomplishment,” said Mrs. Greenich, KCCC Superintendent.
In addition to the competition, KCCC students had the opportunity to visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Dallas World Aquarium, AT&T Stadium (Home of the Dallas Cowboys), Ross Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the Reunion Tower Observation Deck.
The mission at BPA is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.
As a co-curricular organization, BPA has the ability to enhance student participation in professional, civic, service, and social endeavors. BPA members participate in these activities to accomplish their goals of self-improvement, leadership development, professionalism, community service, career development, public relations, student cooperation, safety and health.
