Midland High BPA Students Recognized at National Business Conference in Nashville
Midland High BPA Students Recognized at National Business Conference in Nashville
May 11, 2026 — Twenty-three students from Midland High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter joined nearly 7,000 members from across the world at the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference, held May 6–10 in Nashville, Tennessee. Qualifying for this competition ranks these students in the top tier of business students in the nation, all having advanced from regional- and state-level competitions earlier this year.
While in Nashville, students competed for national recognition in BPA’s Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP), showcasing their talents in business administration, finance, digital communication and design, information technology, management, marketing, and more. In addition to competition, attendees participated in leadership workshops, connected with industry professionals, and explored college and career opportunities.
Addison Jones First Place, Stukent Industry Challenge
Wyatt Ghose, Finn O’Donnell, Zachary Randall-Finney, & Noah Wigren Third Place, Global Marketing Team
Zoie Halliwill First Place, Basic Systems Office and Procedures
The results from the Midland High BPA chapter were:
First place, Basic Systems Office and Procedures - Zoie Halliwill
First place, Stukent National Accounting Challenge - Addison Jones
Third place, Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 365 Expert - Elijah Goodman
Third place, Global Marketing Team - Wyatt Ghose, Finn O’Donnell, Zachary Randall-Finney, and Noah Wigren
Eighth place, Parliamentary Procedure Team - Logan Gessford, Alayna Prany, Daniel Farison, Finley Pickering, and Jonas Lipovsky
Eighth place, Meeting and Event Planning Concepts - Kelton Kyro
Ninth place, Presentation Team - Porter Pritchard, Eamon Murray, Addison Jones, and Lillian Skedel
“Attending the National Leadership Conference is a powerful experience for our students,” said Patrick W. Schultz, BPA’s Executive Director. “They not only demonstrate their skills at a national level but also grow as leaders, build confidence, and connect with peers and professionals from across the country.”
BPA’s 2027 National Leadership Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado, from May 5 to 9, 2027.
MHS BPA students and advisors pose on Broadway Street in Nashville
About Business Professionals of America
Founded in 1966, Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) serving middle, high school, and college students preparing for careers in business, finance, information technology, and related fields. BPA provides opportunities for students to develop leadership, technical, and workplace skills through competition, education, and community service. The organization serves more than 60,000 members in nearly 1,500 chapters across the United States and internationally. Learn more at www.bpa.org.
