Students recently traveled to Tulsa to compete in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference (SLC). While the competition was strong and the accomplishments impressive, the experience was about much more than medals. Throughout the event, students built new friendships, supported one another, and represented Francis Tuttle with professionalism and pride.

SLC gives students the opportunity to demonstrate the technical and creative skills they have been developing throughout the year. From graphic design to desktop publishing and project management concepts, Danforth students competed against talented peers from across the state.

This year was especially exciting for the Danforth BPA Chapter, with students earning multiple medals across several competitive events.

🥇 First Place

• Ryan Fanning — Graphic Design Promotion (PS)
• Ava Lamb — Advanced Desktop Publishing (PS)

🥈 Second Place

• EJ Cail — Digital Communication & Design Concepts (S)
• Luke Foster — Graphic Design Promotion (S)
• Ariela Eiklor — Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing (PS)
• Kaelin Lamadrid — Graphic Design Promotion (PS)

🥉 Third Place

• Candy Olvera-Aleman — Advanced Desktop Publishing (S)
• Ariela Eiklor — Project Management Concepts (PS)
• Ryan Fanning — Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing (PS)

Students placing first in their events will advance to the BPA National Leadership Conference, where they will represent Francis Tuttle in Nashville, Tennessee, this May.

While the awards are a tremendous accomplishment, the most meaningful part of the conference was the experience students shared together — collaborating, encouraging each other, and forming friendships that will last well beyond the competition.

Congratulations to all of our Danforth BPA competitors for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. We are proud of the way they represented our campus and look forward to cheering on our national qualifiers in Nashville!