Congratulations BPA students

First of all I would like to thank all the students who participated in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) contest down in Columbus last week. As I told you, I was going to update everyone with the results. I am happy to say that we have four students who will be going on to the National competition in Boston Massachusetts this May 5th. The following students placed in the top spots at the State competition and will be moving on:

Spencer Wannemacher - 3rd place. Java Programming (Delphos Jefferson)

Alexis Forester - 2nd place. Computer Modeling (Crestview)

Alexis Doster - Top 5 place. Integrated Office Applications (Continental)

Kenneth Pinks-Liebert - 2nd place. Network Administration using Microsoft (Parkway)


Vantage is very proud of all our students that went down there and competed and did their very best and now we wish the very best for those four students heading to Boston. What a great accomplishment and I hope you are as proud of your work as all of us at Vantage are. I had the opportunity to sit through Alexis' presentation on her computer modeling program the day before she headed to the competition. It was so inspiring and well done. I was convinced that if she relaxed while she was in Columbus, that she would place. All of these students work so hard and put so much time into these projects that it is nice to see four of them get rewarded. Alexis Forester even had this quote that I feel says it all,"It's really exciting to have earned going to nationals for BPA. It's truly a great reward for working hard on something for so long, and to get recognized for it. I'm also greatly appreciative to be given this opportunity by Vantage Career Center." I hope you not only do your best in the National competition but also take the time to enjoy Boston and the surrounding area. It is a beautiful city with so much to see. Once again, congratulations from all of us at Vantage.

Well tomorrow (Wednesday) marks the final day of the third quarter and the start of our Easter break. I hope everyone takes some time to relax and find something fun and exciting to do. The fourth quarter is always the fastest quarter we have during the school year. There is so much to do with so little time. I hope you come back re-charged and ready to go and finish the school year proud of what you have accomplished this year. Have a great Easter season!