Batavia Business Students Raising Money for Local Special Olympics Athletes
Students in the Great Oaks – Batavia High School Business Management program once again pledged to plunge into freezing water to support local Special Olympics athletes. The Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter will participate in the 2024 Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 27th at The Banks.
“We are so grateful for the continued engagement from Batavia BPA at the Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge. We have been very lucky to host this version of the Special Olympics signature event in a supportive and active community. The students from Batavia have always been supportive of this event in a great way—excellent fundraising efforts, volunteering to help, and bringing positive energy to the event. |
The impact of the Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge is more than just a good time. By fundraising, you help provide year-round sports, health, and fitness programs for Special Olympics Ohio athletes at no cost to them. Together we celebrate inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities both on and off the playing field,” said Alison Bloomer, Director of Development for Special Olympics Ohio, Southwest Region.
The team’s business teacher and BPA advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This is a group that understands what servant leadership is and takes pride in giving back to their community.”
Indeed, their commitment is evidenced by how many Batavia BPA members have earned the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service award each year.
To help them support local athletes, visit the team fundraising page at https://give.sooh.org/bpabatavia2024. For more information contact Mrs. Kovacs or the chapter leadership team at Batavia High School.
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Students are enrolled in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
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The team’s business teacher and BPA advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This is a group that understands what servant leadership is and takes pride in giving back to their community.”
Indeed, their commitment is evidenced by how many Batavia BPA members have earned the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service award each year.
To help them support local athletes, visit the team fundraising page at https://give.sooh.org/bpabatavia2024. For more information contact Mrs. Kovacs or the chapter leadership team at Batavia High School.
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Students are enrolled in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
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Leadership Selected for Batavia-Great Oaks Business Program
Officers for the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) were recently selected for the 2023-2024 school year. They include Avery Hauck – President, Lucas Filla – Vice President, Alex Collier – Secretary, Kyla Sauter – Treasurer, David Flandermeyer – Historian, and Abdus Rehmani – Parliamentarian. In addition, Preston Young is the sophomore class representative.
The team recently presented at the October Business & Industry Council meeting. They updated business leaders, community members, and school administration about current data, planned activities, and 2023 competition results. They also asked for input for the business management program. This year the team is organizing a mentoring program for BPA sophomores and juniors who have never competed before. Their goal is to increase the chapter’s state competition qualifiers. They are also collecting dress clothes for classmates in need of professional clothes for competition. |
For the past several years, this group has been recognized with various national community service awards, U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service medals, and state and national competitive event awards. “I am honored to be re-elected to serve a second term as our chapter president. We had remarkable success last year.
For the first time ever, we had students win first place in a national competition. We also received national chapter awards and donated over $6,000 to Ohio Special Olympics. These experiences have strengthened my leadership skills, and I had a lot of fun in the process. I believe that we have set a notable standard of excellence for our chapter and that we can set the bar even higher this year,” said chapter president Avery Hauck.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance the chapter’s workplace skills competitive events. The chapter will need approximately $20,000 to compete at the regional, state, and national levels. This year, over ninety-two students will compete in over forty events including small business management, global marketing, human resource management, business law, and personal finance.
Batavia BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “Raising the amount of money needed for a large chapter can be overwhelming but the result is worth it. There is a ripple effect when students can participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national level. They develop technical skills, soft skills, and sense of commitment through BPA which positively impacts the local workforce and community. They start making a significant impact before they leave high school.”
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
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For the first time ever, we had students win first place in a national competition. We also received national chapter awards and donated over $6,000 to Ohio Special Olympics. These experiences have strengthened my leadership skills, and I had a lot of fun in the process. I believe that we have set a notable standard of excellence for our chapter and that we can set the bar even higher this year,” said chapter president Avery Hauck.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance the chapter’s workplace skills competitive events. The chapter will need approximately $20,000 to compete at the regional, state, and national levels. This year, over ninety-two students will compete in over forty events including small business management, global marketing, human resource management, business law, and personal finance.
Batavia BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “Raising the amount of money needed for a large chapter can be overwhelming but the result is worth it. There is a ripple effect when students can participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national level. They develop technical skills, soft skills, and sense of commitment through BPA which positively impacts the local workforce and community. They start making a significant impact before they leave high school.”
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
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Batavia-Great Oaks Business Students Awarded the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a prestigious national award presented by the White House and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. It was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Several members of the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) were awarded the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal in April. Seniors Emma |
Brock, Kylie Quinlan, Sydnie Pelle, Linnea Winkler, Rachel Noschang, Julia Wolfe, Brandon Royse, Tori South, and Cy Gibson displayed their medals and stoles during their graduation ceremony. Juniors Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck, Cienna Koeppe, Trevor Ranly and Hailey Slaughter as well as sophomores Sophia Hartman, Kyla Sauter and Logan Slaughter also received the award.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the seniors during the senior awards ceremony on May 11th, “These young men and women have documented between 100 and 250 hours of community service during the school year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.” The students also received commendations and recognition from state and national representatives.
Their business teacher and BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “To volunteer over 100 hours in a year while going to school, playing sports, working part-time, and completing an internship is amazing. This is an elite group that will go on to do remarkable things in their community.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered through the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the seniors during the senior awards ceremony on May 11th, “These young men and women have documented between 100 and 250 hours of community service during the school year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.” The students also received commendations and recognition from state and national representatives.
Their business teacher and BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “To volunteer over 100 hours in a year while going to school, playing sports, working part-time, and completing an internship is amazing. This is an elite group that will go on to do remarkable things in their community.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered through the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.
National Championship for Batavia-Great Oaks Business Students
The Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) Small Business Management Team earned first place at the National Leadership Conference and Competition in Anaheim, California May 25th through the 30th. The team of Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck, and Trevor Ranly went through two rounds of judging at the national level. Brent Mullis also placed in the top ten after presenting his Administrative Support Research project in the preliminary and final rounds. Overall, nine students competed in business simulation events against students from across the nation, Puerto Rico, Canada, and China. |
Additional national competitors included Alex Collier in Presentation Management Individual; Emma Brock in Legal Procedures; Lily Boerger and Abdus Rehmani in Word Processing; and Julia Wolfe in ICD-10CM Medical and Diagnostic Coding. Sydnie Pelle and Hailey Slaughter trained and served as conference interns.
At the honor awards session, the chapter received the Quality Chapter Distinction as one of BPA’s most involved and active chapters. They also earned the Special Olympics Award for their commitment to supporting Special Olympics athletes, the Marketing and Public Relations Award, and the Chapter of Excellence.
For the seventh year, many received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Emma Brock, Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck, Sydnie Pelle, Trevor Ranly, Hailey Slaughter, and Julia Wolfe received their awards in person. Cy Gibson, Sophia Hartman, Rachel Noschang, Kyla Sauter, Logan Slaughter, Tori South, and Linnea Winkler also earned this award.
Emma Brock, Lucas Filla, Cy Gibson, Avery Hauck, Cienna Koeppe, Rachel Noschang, Sydnie Pelle, Trevor Ranly, Brandon Royse, Tori South, and Linnea Winkler also earned National Ambassador Awards for individual commitments to community service.
Their business management teacher and BPA advisor Angie Kovacs accompanied the students.
BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom. All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
At the honor awards session, the chapter received the Quality Chapter Distinction as one of BPA’s most involved and active chapters. They also earned the Special Olympics Award for their commitment to supporting Special Olympics athletes, the Marketing and Public Relations Award, and the Chapter of Excellence.
For the seventh year, many received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Emma Brock, Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck, Sydnie Pelle, Trevor Ranly, Hailey Slaughter, and Julia Wolfe received their awards in person. Cy Gibson, Sophia Hartman, Rachel Noschang, Kyla Sauter, Logan Slaughter, Tori South, and Linnea Winkler also earned this award.
Emma Brock, Lucas Filla, Cy Gibson, Avery Hauck, Cienna Koeppe, Rachel Noschang, Sydnie Pelle, Trevor Ranly, Brandon Royse, Tori South, and Linnea Winkler also earned National Ambassador Awards for individual commitments to community service.
Their business management teacher and BPA advisor Angie Kovacs accompanied the students.
BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom. All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Batavia Business Students
are State Champions
Batavia High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) students earned the Ohio Professional Cup, twenty-one state competitive awards, and had eight students qualify for national competition during the Ohio BPA State Leadership Conference and Competition March 9-10th.
Five Batavia BPA members became state champions – Emma Brock in Legal Procedures; Brent Mullis in Administrative Support Research; and Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck, and Trevor Ranly in Small Business Management Team. Julia Wolfe placed second in ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding and Alex Collier placed third in Presentation Management Individual. Lily Boerger placed in the Top 5 to earn a place at nationals in Fundamental Word Processing. |
Top 10 finishers were Logan Slaughter in Economic Research Individual; Abdus Rehmani in Fundamental Word Processing; Brandon Royse in Advanced Office Systems; Derek Richardson in Legal Procedures; Rachel Noschang, Tori South and Linnea Winkler in Administrative Support Team; Cameron Tho in Extemporaneous Speech; Aidan Duh in Interview Skills; Cy Gibson in Advanced Interview Skills; Paige Collier in ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding; Paula Lugo Salgado in Health Insurance & Billing and Hailey Slaughter in Health Leadership.
The eight national qualifiers will travel to Anaheim, California in April to compete against top student from across the nation. Twenty-two students were also recognized Thursday night for earning the Stateman Torch Award. These students excelled in nine categories this year including: leadership, service, knowledge, citizenship, cooperation, friendship, love, hope and faith.
Their business program teacher and chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This group was extraordinary from beginning to end. They supported each other and helped other chapters during the competition. They continue to amaze me.”
In addition to individual and team awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community. This included being recognized for the largest chapter donation to Special Olympics, the national service project of BPA.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management Satellite Program at Batavia High School offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
The eight national qualifiers will travel to Anaheim, California in April to compete against top student from across the nation. Twenty-two students were also recognized Thursday night for earning the Stateman Torch Award. These students excelled in nine categories this year including: leadership, service, knowledge, citizenship, cooperation, friendship, love, hope and faith.
Their business program teacher and chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This group was extraordinary from beginning to end. They supported each other and helped other chapters during the competition. They continue to amaze me.”
In addition to individual and team awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community. This included being recognized for the largest chapter donation to Special Olympics, the national service project of BPA.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management Satellite Program at Batavia High School offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Batavia Business Students Support Special Olympics AthletesBatavia High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) students have plunged into ice cold water to raise money for Special Olympics since 2010. The annual Polar Plunge took place January 28th outside Reds Stadium at The Banks.
This year they raised $6,821.00 bringing their overall total to $106,879.00. All money raised will go directly to Special Olympics athletes and events. Batavia Locals Schools superintendent Keith Millard and assistant principal Matt Buis joined the students for the plunge. Mr. Buis said, “I loved participating and it was wonderful to see so many of our students |
committed to supporting a wonderful cause. Jumping in a pool of cold water in January takes real dedication and I couldn’t be prouder of our students.”
Sophomore Alex Hall volunteered to take the stage as the Special Olympics Polar Bear again this year. He was joined onstage by Mr. Redlegs and Gary, the FC Cincinnati mascot.
Special Olympics is the national service project for BPA. Batavia BPA students are enrolled in the business management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Sophomore Alex Hall volunteered to take the stage as the Special Olympics Polar Bear again this year. He was joined onstage by Mr. Redlegs and Gary, the FC Cincinnati mascot.
Special Olympics is the national service project for BPA. Batavia BPA students are enrolled in the business management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Batavia Business Students Excel During Regional CompetitionForty-seven members of the Batavia High School/Great Oaks chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently qualified for state competition.
Competitive events are an integral part of BPA. The goal of the program is to provide all business students with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through their business management classes. During competitions, students demonstrate occupational competencies and expand leadership and human relations skills. |
State qualifiers are: Aerianna King and Luke Maxfied – Banking and Finance; Logan Slaughter – Economic Research Individual; Nidhi Patel and Nathan Kulbe – Personal Financial Management; Abdus Rehmani and Lily Boerger – Fundamental Word; Zander Butcher and Ryley Hare – Intermediate Word; Cienna Koeppe and Landynn Schubert – Basic Office Systems; Brandon Royse – Advanced Office Systems; Breana Rivero – Fundamental Spreadsheets; Emma Brock and Derek Richardson – Legal Procedures; Rachel Noschang, Tori South and Linnea Winkler – Administrative Support Team; Brent Mullis – Administrative Support Research; Tate Bein and Sydnie Pelle – Business Law and Ethics; Zach Cope, Dominic Hannah, Connor McElfresh and Jess Roller – Podcast Production Team; David Flandermeyer – Entrepreneurship; Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck and Trevor Ranly – Small Business Management Team; Aidan Duh – Interview Skills; Cy Gibson – Advanced Interview; Cameron Tho – Extemporaneous Speech; Colton Roberts – Human Resource Management; Keith Bell – Ethics and Professionalism; Sami Reardon – Prepared Speech; Alex Collier – Presentation Management Individual; Samantha Auth, Kyla Sauter, Emily Steiner, Morgan Tepe – Presentation Management Team; Julia Wolfe and Paige Collier – CD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding; Paula Lugo-Salgado and Isaac Bell – Health Insurance and Medical Billing; Sophia Hartman and Presley Fletcher – Health Administrative Procedures; and Hailey Slaughter – Health Leadership/Special Topics.
The qualifiers will travel to Columbus for competition March 9th -10th. Students also have the opportunity to qualify for national competition in Anaheim, California April 25th – 30th.
Chapter advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “This is the largest group we have ever had qualify. They set a new record every year.”
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Students are enrolled in the Great Oaks business management satellite program at Batavia High School.
The qualifiers will travel to Columbus for competition March 9th -10th. Students also have the opportunity to qualify for national competition in Anaheim, California April 25th – 30th.
Chapter advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “This is the largest group we have ever had qualify. They set a new record every year.”
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Students are enrolled in the Great Oaks business management satellite program at Batavia High School.
Leadership Selected for Batavia-Great Oaks Business ProgramOfficers for the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) have been selected for the 2022-2023 school year. They include: Avery Hauck – President, Lucas Filla – Vice President, Julia Wolfe – Secretary, Brandon Royse – Treasurer, Cy Gibson – Historian, and Linnea Winkler – Parliamentarian. In addition, Alex Collier is the sophomore class representative.
First order of business? Prepare for the program’s October business advisory council meeting. Their goal is to update business leaders, community members, and school administration about current data, explain planned activities, and seek input from the council about the business classes and program. |
The team is also organizing the school’s Seat Belts Save Lives campaign and arranging several other community service events. For the past several years, this group has been recognized with various national community service awards and U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service medals. “Batavia’s BPA chapter has committed to being actively involved in our community. This year, we will work to surpass previous achievements in order to leave a positive impact on the district. The bar has been set, but we have the opportunity to raise this bar even higher,” said chapter president Avery Hauck.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance the chapter’s workplace skills competitive events. The chapter will need approximately $20,000 to compete at the regional, state and national levels. This year, over 92 students will compete in over 40 events including small business management, global marketing, human resource management, business law, and personal finance.
Batavia BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “Raising the amount of money need for a large chapter can be overwhelming but the end result is worth it. There is a ripple effect when students are able to participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national level. They develop technical skills, soft skills, and sense of commitment through BPA; which positively impacts the local workforce and community. They start making a significant impact before they leave high school.”
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance the chapter’s workplace skills competitive events. The chapter will need approximately $20,000 to compete at the regional, state and national levels. This year, over 92 students will compete in over 40 events including small business management, global marketing, human resource management, business law, and personal finance.
Batavia BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “Raising the amount of money need for a large chapter can be overwhelming but the end result is worth it. There is a ripple effect when students are able to participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national level. They develop technical skills, soft skills, and sense of commitment through BPA; which positively impacts the local workforce and community. They start making a significant impact before they leave high school.”
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Business Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a prestigious national award presented by the White House and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. It was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Nine members of the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) were awarded the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal in May. Seniors Avery Collier, Jordan Copenhaver, Ryan Edmisten, Austin Hensley, Alanna Mansour, Skylar Musselman, Madi Pawlaczyk, Cullen Watson, and Hannah Wiederhold displayed their medals and stoles during their graduation ceremony. This is Jordan Copenhaver and Ryan Edmisten’s second medal. They both also earned the award during in their sophomore year.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the students during the senior awards ceremony. “These young men and women have documented between 100 and 250 hours of community service during the school year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.”
The students also received commendations and recognition from state representative Adam Byrd and U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
Their business teacher and BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “To volunteer over 100 hours while going to school, playing sports, working part-time, and completing an internship is amazing. This is an elite group that will go on to do amazing things.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered through the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.
Nine members of the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) were awarded the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal in May. Seniors Avery Collier, Jordan Copenhaver, Ryan Edmisten, Austin Hensley, Alanna Mansour, Skylar Musselman, Madi Pawlaczyk, Cullen Watson, and Hannah Wiederhold displayed their medals and stoles during their graduation ceremony. This is Jordan Copenhaver and Ryan Edmisten’s second medal. They both also earned the award during in their sophomore year.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the students during the senior awards ceremony. “These young men and women have documented between 100 and 250 hours of community service during the school year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.”
The students also received commendations and recognition from state representative Adam Byrd and U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
Their business teacher and BPA chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “To volunteer over 100 hours while going to school, playing sports, working part-time, and completing an internship is amazing. This is an elite group that will go on to do amazing things.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered through the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development.
Batavia High School students once again received national recognition in competitive business events and for their commitment to community service. Eleven Batavia Business Professionals of America (BPA) students attended the 2022 National Conference and Competition in Dallas, Texas May 3rd through May 8th. The students received several honors, trained and served as interns, and networked with peers.
The Batavia High School chapter received the Quality Chapter Distinction as one of BPA’s most involved and active chapters. At the Honor Awards session, the chapter accepted the Special Olympics Award for their commitment to supporting Ohio’s Special Olympics athletes. The chapter also received the Marketing and Public Relations Award and the Chapter of Excellence.
The students competed in business simulation events against students from across the nation. Events included Grace Brown in Health Administration Management; Austin Hensley in Administrative Support Research; Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management; Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems; Skylar Musselman in Personal Finance; Hailey Slaughter in Word Processing; Cullen Watson in Economic Research Individual; Mason Weisbrodt in Insurance and Medical Billing; and Julia Wolfe in ICDM-10 Coding. Grace Brown placed in the Top 10 in the nation for her Health Administration Management presentation.
For the sixth year, Batavia students received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Ryan Edmisten and Avery Collier received their awards in person. Jordan Copenhaver, Austin Hensley, Alanna Mansour, Skylar Musselman, Madi Pawlaczyk, Cullen Watson, and Hanna Wiederhold received theirs at the Batavia Academic Awards along with U.S. Congressional commendations.
Ryan Edmisten, Alanna Mansour, Mikayla Rash, Cullen Watson, Hannah Wiederhold and Julia Wolfe also earned National Ambassador Awards for individual commitments to community service.
While she was not able to attend, Hannah Wiederhold was awarded one of three national NTHS scholarships.
Their advisor, Angie Kovacs, accompanied the students.
BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom. All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
The Batavia High School chapter received the Quality Chapter Distinction as one of BPA’s most involved and active chapters. At the Honor Awards session, the chapter accepted the Special Olympics Award for their commitment to supporting Ohio’s Special Olympics athletes. The chapter also received the Marketing and Public Relations Award and the Chapter of Excellence.
The students competed in business simulation events against students from across the nation. Events included Grace Brown in Health Administration Management; Austin Hensley in Administrative Support Research; Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management; Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems; Skylar Musselman in Personal Finance; Hailey Slaughter in Word Processing; Cullen Watson in Economic Research Individual; Mason Weisbrodt in Insurance and Medical Billing; and Julia Wolfe in ICDM-10 Coding. Grace Brown placed in the Top 10 in the nation for her Health Administration Management presentation.
For the sixth year, Batavia students received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Ryan Edmisten and Avery Collier received their awards in person. Jordan Copenhaver, Austin Hensley, Alanna Mansour, Skylar Musselman, Madi Pawlaczyk, Cullen Watson, and Hanna Wiederhold received theirs at the Batavia Academic Awards along with U.S. Congressional commendations.
Ryan Edmisten, Alanna Mansour, Mikayla Rash, Cullen Watson, Hannah Wiederhold and Julia Wolfe also earned National Ambassador Awards for individual commitments to community service.
While she was not able to attend, Hannah Wiederhold was awarded one of three national NTHS scholarships.
Their advisor, Angie Kovacs, accompanied the students.
BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom. All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Batavia Business Students Top in the State
Batavia High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) students earned the Ohio Professional Cup, twenty-seven state competition awards, and had nine students qualify for national competition during the Ohio BPA State Leadership Conference and Competition March 7-9th.
Four Batavia BPA members became state champions – Grace Brown in Health Leadership; Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems; Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management; and Julia Wolfe in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding.
Third place awards included Cullen Watson in Economic Research Individual; Austin Hensley in Administrative Research Individual; and Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck and Trevor Ranly in Small Business Management Team.
Hailey Slaughter place in the Top 5 to earn a place at nationals in Fundamental Word Processing and Mason Weisbrodt did the same in Health Insurance and Medical Billing.
Top 10 finishers were Jared Teke in Banking and Finance; Skylar Musselman in Personal Finance; Aidan Duh in Personal Finance; Copenhaver, Moore, Pawlaczyk & Zesaguli in Economic Research Team; Brandon Royse in Advanced Office Systems; Cy Gibson in Interview Skills; Hannah Wiederhold in Advanced Interview; Ian Bullis in Ethics & Professionalism; Adkins, Brock & Pelle in Global Marketing Team; Avery Collier in Presentation Management Individual; Bullis & Rash in Presentation Management Team; Paula Lugo Salgado in ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding; and Kellen Epps in Health Insurance & Billing.
The nine national qualifiers will travel to Dallas in May to compete against top student from across the nation.
In addition to competitive event awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup for the fourth time. Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community. This included being recognized for the largest chapter donation to Special Olympics, the national service project of BPA.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Four Batavia BPA members became state champions – Grace Brown in Health Leadership; Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems; Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management; and Julia Wolfe in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding.
Third place awards included Cullen Watson in Economic Research Individual; Austin Hensley in Administrative Research Individual; and Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck and Trevor Ranly in Small Business Management Team.
Hailey Slaughter place in the Top 5 to earn a place at nationals in Fundamental Word Processing and Mason Weisbrodt did the same in Health Insurance and Medical Billing.
Top 10 finishers were Jared Teke in Banking and Finance; Skylar Musselman in Personal Finance; Aidan Duh in Personal Finance; Copenhaver, Moore, Pawlaczyk & Zesaguli in Economic Research Team; Brandon Royse in Advanced Office Systems; Cy Gibson in Interview Skills; Hannah Wiederhold in Advanced Interview; Ian Bullis in Ethics & Professionalism; Adkins, Brock & Pelle in Global Marketing Team; Avery Collier in Presentation Management Individual; Bullis & Rash in Presentation Management Team; Paula Lugo Salgado in ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Coding; and Kellen Epps in Health Insurance & Billing.
The nine national qualifiers will travel to Dallas in May to compete against top student from across the nation.
In addition to competitive event awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup for the fourth time. Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community. This included being recognized for the largest chapter donation to Special Olympics, the national service project of BPA.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School satellite program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Forty-two members of the Batavia High School/Great Oaks chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently qualified for state competition.
Competitive events are an integral part of BPA. The goal of the program is to provide all business students with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through their business classes. During competitions, students demonstrate occupational competencies and expand leadership and human relations skills.
State qualifiers are: Jared Teke and Caiden Helms – Banking and Finance; Cullen Watson – Economic Research Individual; Jordan Copenhaver, Marissa Moore, Madi Pawlaczyk and Kayla Zesaguli – Economic Research Team; Skylar Musselman and Nathan Kulbe – Personal Finance; Ryley Hare and Hailey Slaughter – Fundemental Word Processing; Linnea Winkler – Intermediate Word Processing; Keith Bell – Basic Office Systems; Jordan McGeorge and Brandon Royse – Advanced Office Systems; Shelby Esz and Kelly Hargis – Legal Procedures; Ryan Edmisten – Business Law and Ethics; Rachel Noschang and Tori South – Desktop Publishing; Sarah Adkins, Emma Brock and Sydnie Pelle – Global Marketing Team; Lucas Filla, Avery Hauck and Trevor Ranley – Small Business Management Team; Cy Gibson – Interview Skills; Hannah Wiederhold – Advanced Interview Skills; Drew Kendrick – Extemporaneous Speech; Jaden Watts – Prepared Speech; Alanna Mansour – Human Resource Management; Ian Bullis – Ethics & Professionalism; Avery Collier – Presentation Management Individual; Isabelle Bullis and Mikayla Rash – Presentation Management Team; Paula Lugo-Salgado and Julia Wolfe – ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding; Kellen Epps and Mason Weisbrodt – Health Insurance and Medical Billing; Kylie Quinlan – Health Administration Procedures; and Grace Brown – Health Leadership/Special Topics.
The qualifiers will travel to Columbus for competition March 9th – 11th. Students also have the opportunity to qualify for national competition in Dallas Texas May 3rd – 8th.
Chapter advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “I’m really proud of all of them. This is the largest group we have ever had qualify. Now we need to focus on raising about $10,000 to pay for registration and hotel costs.”
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Students are enrolled in the Great Oaks business management satellite program at Batavia High School.
For the past eleven years Batavia High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) students have plunged into ice cold water to raise money for Special Olympics. This year, the temperature was in the single digits and the water was covered with ice. The annual Polar Plunge took place January 29th outside Reds Stadium at The Banks.
The Batavia BPA Polar Team has raised over $100,000 since they began participating in 2011. They dedicated this year’s plunge to Miss Beeker’s class at Batavia Elementary School. The elementary students asked the team to do cannonballs and several team members complied.
Chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “I think they are crazy for jumping in this weather, but it was important for a lot of them to plunge, even if they literally freeze doing it.”
Sophomore Alex Hall volunteered to take the stage as the Polar Bear mascot before taking the plunge with his team.
Special Olympics is the national service project for BPA. Batavia BPA students are enrolled in the legal management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses.
The Batavia BPA Polar Team has raised over $100,000 since they began participating in 2011. They dedicated this year’s plunge to Miss Beeker’s class at Batavia Elementary School. The elementary students asked the team to do cannonballs and several team members complied.
Chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “I think they are crazy for jumping in this weather, but it was important for a lot of them to plunge, even if they literally freeze doing it.”
Sophomore Alex Hall volunteered to take the stage as the Polar Bear mascot before taking the plunge with his team.
Special Olympics is the national service project for BPA. Batavia BPA students are enrolled in the legal management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses.
Business mentors from Clermont County and across the tri-state met with Batavia High School/Great Oaks Business Management students recently for a round of “speed mentoring.” The students spent seven minutes discussing their future goals and plans with a volunteer mentor; then got up and started the process again with another. Eighty-four students met with several mentors throughout the morning. The speed mentoring process gives students a chance to practice interacting with potential employers and to get advice in a variety of career fields. The event was organized by the Heather Frye and Andrew McAfee of the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce and business teacher Angie Kovacs.
“I want them to know what to expect and how to be successful outside of school. They quickly go from an atmosphere where decisions are made for them to one where they are held accountable for the decisions they make. The mentors give them a real-world perspective on a variety of careers,” said Kovacs.
Dylan Young, someone who has participated in speed mentoring as both a student and now mentor for medical careers, says that “this Chamber of Commerce initiative is a great opportunity for future community leaders to network with the community leaders of today. It truly is a mutually beneficial experience for both the students and the mentors.” Mikayla Moles,
a 2014 graduate of Batavia and the business management program spoke with the students about her career with Microsoft as a program manager.
Parents of students in the business management program also volunteered their time and advice including Frank Parker III of the Wells Fargo Parker Financial Group, Stephanie Felts from the Tri-State Warbird Museum, and Chris Felts with cHc Fabricating. Ms. Felts said, “As a parent of a Batavia BPA student, I love the intentionality of Ms. Kovacs and the Clermont Chamber of Commerce in wanting to prepare these students for the workforce. As a local representative for my employer, I found it very valuable to have the opportunity to interact with the BPA students. I loved connecting with them all! Speed mentoring is such a great opportunity to expose students to a variety of industries and potential career opportunities. It also provides students with local networking that they might not otherwise have. I can’t emphasize enough how important this career exploration exposure is to students!”
Students appreciated the opportunity and appreciated the kindness shown by the mentors. “I liked being able to ask questions about careers that I am interested in. It was truly a great learning experience for me and I am going to take their advice,” said senior Kellen Epps. Jessica Caudill also had a good experience. “My favorite part was learning that it’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do yet because I’ve felt a lot of pressure not knowing what I want to become, but listening to everyone’s stories about how they didn’t know either helped a lot.”
The Business Management program is a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses offered in partnership with Batavia High School.
“I want them to know what to expect and how to be successful outside of school. They quickly go from an atmosphere where decisions are made for them to one where they are held accountable for the decisions they make. The mentors give them a real-world perspective on a variety of careers,” said Kovacs.
Dylan Young, someone who has participated in speed mentoring as both a student and now mentor for medical careers, says that “this Chamber of Commerce initiative is a great opportunity for future community leaders to network with the community leaders of today. It truly is a mutually beneficial experience for both the students and the mentors.” Mikayla Moles,
a 2014 graduate of Batavia and the business management program spoke with the students about her career with Microsoft as a program manager.
Parents of students in the business management program also volunteered their time and advice including Frank Parker III of the Wells Fargo Parker Financial Group, Stephanie Felts from the Tri-State Warbird Museum, and Chris Felts with cHc Fabricating. Ms. Felts said, “As a parent of a Batavia BPA student, I love the intentionality of Ms. Kovacs and the Clermont Chamber of Commerce in wanting to prepare these students for the workforce. As a local representative for my employer, I found it very valuable to have the opportunity to interact with the BPA students. I loved connecting with them all! Speed mentoring is such a great opportunity to expose students to a variety of industries and potential career opportunities. It also provides students with local networking that they might not otherwise have. I can’t emphasize enough how important this career exploration exposure is to students!”
Students appreciated the opportunity and appreciated the kindness shown by the mentors. “I liked being able to ask questions about careers that I am interested in. It was truly a great learning experience for me and I am going to take their advice,” said senior Kellen Epps. Jessica Caudill also had a good experience. “My favorite part was learning that it’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do yet because I’ve felt a lot of pressure not knowing what I want to become, but listening to everyone’s stories about how they didn’t know either helped a lot.”
The Business Management program is a satellite program of Great Oaks Career Campuses offered in partnership with Batavia High School.
Fourteen students from the Great Oaks Business Management program at Batavia High School were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). They include senior Marissa Moore and juniors Ryan Decker, Shelby Esz, Cy Gibson, Cameron Kendrick, Nathan Kulbe, Luke Maxfield, Brent Mullis, Rachel Noschang, Brandon Royse, Paula Lugo Salgado, Tori South, Cameron Tho, Linnea Winkler and Julia Wolfe. They join 21 current senior members.
Chapter members elected officers for the 2021-2022 school year. They are returning seniors Hannah Wiederhold, president; Austin Hensley, vice president; Ryan Edmisten, secretary; and Alanna Mansour, treasurer.
NTHS recognizes outstanding students in the program, provides scholarship opportunities for members, and establishes relationships between the educational community and business and industry. Students qualified for membership in the Batavia chapter based on grade point average, commitment to community service, and strength of character. Only students enrolled in the Batavia-Great Oaks Business Management program are eligible.
During the virtual ceremony, the inductees pledged to uphold the values associated with membership. Students also received their membership pins and certificates.
The Business Management program is offered by Great Oaks Career Campuses in partnership with Batavia High School.
Chapter members elected officers for the 2021-2022 school year. They are returning seniors Hannah Wiederhold, president; Austin Hensley, vice president; Ryan Edmisten, secretary; and Alanna Mansour, treasurer.
NTHS recognizes outstanding students in the program, provides scholarship opportunities for members, and establishes relationships between the educational community and business and industry. Students qualified for membership in the Batavia chapter based on grade point average, commitment to community service, and strength of character. Only students enrolled in the Batavia-Great Oaks Business Management program are eligible.
During the virtual ceremony, the inductees pledged to uphold the values associated with membership. Students also received their membership pins and certificates.
The Business Management program is offered by Great Oaks Career Campuses in partnership with Batavia High School.
Officers for the Batavia High School/Great Oaks chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) have been selected for the 2021-2022 school year. They include Alanna Mansour – President, Brandon Royse – Vice President, Julia Wolfe – Secretary, Auston Hensley – Treasurer, Hannah Wiederhold – Historian, and Linnea Winkler – Parliamentarian. In addition, Avery Hauck was elected as the sophomore class representatives and Aidan Duh, Ryan Edmisten, and Ryley Hare will serve as student members of the business advisory council.
The officers are organizing community service events with the Tri-State Warbird Museum, Queen Bee Half Marathon, and other organizations. They are also hoping this is the year they will reach the $100,000 donation mark to Ohio Special Olympics by participating in the 2022 Polar Plunge for the 12th year.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance BPA workplace skills competitive events. The students are trying to raise the estimated $30,000 they will need to compete at the regional, state and national levels. Small business management, global marketing, prepared speech, business law, and personal finance are just a few of the events they will compete in this year.
The chapter’s largest endeavor this year is their “100 Club” campaign. The idea is to find 100 businesses or individuals to donate $100 in 100 days. All 93-chapter members will participate in the campaign. The money raised during the campaign will help take the financial burden of competition off the students and their families.
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Career Campuses Legal Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
The officers are organizing community service events with the Tri-State Warbird Museum, Queen Bee Half Marathon, and other organizations. They are also hoping this is the year they will reach the $100,000 donation mark to Ohio Special Olympics by participating in the 2022 Polar Plunge for the 12th year.
Another top priority is planning fundraisers to finance BPA workplace skills competitive events. The students are trying to raise the estimated $30,000 they will need to compete at the regional, state and national levels. Small business management, global marketing, prepared speech, business law, and personal finance are just a few of the events they will compete in this year.
The chapter’s largest endeavor this year is their “100 Club” campaign. The idea is to find 100 businesses or individuals to donate $100 in 100 days. All 93-chapter members will participate in the campaign. The money raised during the campaign will help take the financial burden of competition off the students and their families.
Business Professionals of America is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. Batavia BPA members are in the Great Oaks Career Campuses Legal Management satellite program at Batavia High School.
MORGAN CRAVENS AWARDED THE UP n' OVER LEADERSHIP AWARD BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
Batavia High School graduate Morgan Cravens will be honored for her leadership by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation with the Up ‘N Over Award. The award was presented during the 2021 Salute to Leaders event on July 21.
Morgan was president of the school’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter and National Technical Honor Society chapter. She also serves as an Ohio BPA Region 13 representative. Morgan has represented Batavia at several Ohio Leadership Conferences and competed at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California in 2019. Morgan placed third at state competition in Advanced Office Systems in 2020 and qualified for national competition once again, giving full effort even knowing that the leadership conference in Washington, DC had already been cancelled. This year she was the regional champion in both the Advanced Office and Advanced Interview events, qualifying for virtual state competition in 2021. She volunteers with the Tri-State Warbird Museum, the YMCA, Empower Youth and several other organizations. In 2020, Morgan earned her national Ambassador Torch Award from BPA and the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal for her personal commitment to school and community service. Cravens excels academically in honors level courses and is at the top of her class. She is a captain of the cross country and track teams, where she has helped several underclassmen with technical skills and support. At graduation, she received a Career-Technical Honors Diploma and the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. “Her effective time management skills allowed her to balance her academic career, extracurricular activities, a part-time job, and an unpaid internship,” said Kovacs. Morgan Cravens continues a tradition of leaders from the Great Oaks/Batavia Business Management program. Other Up ‘N Over Youth Leadership Award winners from the program include Dylan Young (2017), Will Scheffter (2018), and Chloe Daley (2019). |
Four members of the Batavia High School/Great Oaks chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) were recently awarded the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal. Seniors Morgan Cravens, Nathan DeFrank, Issac Hattar and Koren Moore-Runck displayed their medals and stoles during their May 20th graduation ceremony.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a prestigious national award presented by the White House and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. It was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the students on Thursday, May 13th. During the ceremony he said, “These young men and women have documented over 100 hours of community service during their junior year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.”
The students also received commendations and recognition from state representative Adam Byrd and U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
Chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This is an exceptional group of young men and women. To volunteer over 100 hours while going to school, playing sports, working part-time and completing and internship is amazing.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered in partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/06/17/u-s-presidential-volunteer-service-medal-awarded-to-batavia-great-oaks-students
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a prestigious national award presented by the White House and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. It was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Batavia Local Schools Board of Education President Michael Enriquez presented the award to the students on Thursday, May 13th. During the ceremony he said, “These young men and women have documented over 100 hours of community service during their junior year. This accomplishment sets them apart from their peers and we hope their example encourages others to take action.”
The students also received commendations and recognition from state representative Adam Byrd and U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
Chapter advisor Angie Kovacs said, “This is an exceptional group of young men and women. To volunteer over 100 hours while going to school, playing sports, working part-time and completing and internship is amazing.”
The students are enrolled in the Business Management program at Batavia High School, a satellite program offered in partnership with Great Oaks Career Campuses.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/06/17/u-s-presidential-volunteer-service-medal-awarded-to-batavia-great-oaks-students
Batavia/Great Oaks BPA students stand out nationallyThe COVID pandemic didn’t keep Batavia High School/Great Oaks business students from making their mark on the national stage.
Members of the school’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter received numerous individual and group awards for their skills, knowledge, and service at this year’s virtual BPA National Leadership Conference. |
Twenty Batavia/Great Oaks qualified for national competition this year. They competed against over 8,000 students. Two of them made it to the Top 12 final round: Grace Brown – Health Leadership Administration and Avery Collier – Presentation Management Individual.
The chapter was recognized during the Honor Awards with the following: Quality Chapter Award Special Olympics Award, Community Service Award, Social Media Award, Marketing & Public Relations Award, Chapter Activities Award of Excellence.
Four seniors received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award this year: Morgan Cravens, Nathan DeFrank, Issac Hattar, and Koren Moore-Runck. Ryan Edmisten completed the requirements for the national Ambassador Torch Award during the 2020-2021 year. Shelby Esz, Sydnie Pelle, and Brandon Royse were Ohio voting delegates and met with the Ohio caucus to select the 2021-2022 National Officer team.
The following sophomores were recognized during the Honor Awards for achieving National Student Certification through a 6-week course: Sarah Adkins, Isaac Bell, Keith Bell, Emma Brock, Jessica Caudill, Wyatt Eppert, Shelby Esz, Cy Gibson, Sarah Greenwood, Kelly Hargis, Kyler Fritz, Nathan Kulbe, Paula Lugo Salgado, Rachel Noshang, Bree Page, Sydnie Pelle, Kyle Retzler, Brandon Royse, Cloey Sattler, Tori South, Malachi Stewart, Cameron Tho, Randall Trisel, Ella Turner, Linnea Winkler, and Julia Wolfe.
All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses in partnership with Batavia High School. BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/05/27/batavia-great-oaks-bpa-students-stand-out
The chapter was recognized during the Honor Awards with the following: Quality Chapter Award Special Olympics Award, Community Service Award, Social Media Award, Marketing & Public Relations Award, Chapter Activities Award of Excellence.
Four seniors received the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award this year: Morgan Cravens, Nathan DeFrank, Issac Hattar, and Koren Moore-Runck. Ryan Edmisten completed the requirements for the national Ambassador Torch Award during the 2020-2021 year. Shelby Esz, Sydnie Pelle, and Brandon Royse were Ohio voting delegates and met with the Ohio caucus to select the 2021-2022 National Officer team.
The following sophomores were recognized during the Honor Awards for achieving National Student Certification through a 6-week course: Sarah Adkins, Isaac Bell, Keith Bell, Emma Brock, Jessica Caudill, Wyatt Eppert, Shelby Esz, Cy Gibson, Sarah Greenwood, Kelly Hargis, Kyler Fritz, Nathan Kulbe, Paula Lugo Salgado, Rachel Noshang, Bree Page, Sydnie Pelle, Kyle Retzler, Brandon Royse, Cloey Sattler, Tori South, Malachi Stewart, Cameron Tho, Randall Trisel, Ella Turner, Linnea Winkler, and Julia Wolfe.
All BPA members are enrolled in the Business Management program offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses in partnership with Batavia High School. BPA is a national organization for high school students that include activities and programs that complement classroom instruction by giving practical experience and the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/05/27/batavia-great-oaks-bpa-students-stand-out
Through this school year, students may have had a lot of reasons to feel like giving up and taking things less seriously. Instead, Batavia High School/Great Oaks Business Professionals of America (BPA) students earned the Ohio Professional Cup and won 32 state competition awards, and 20 students are moving on to virtual national competition.
Like last year, COVID-19 changed their competitions from in person to virtual. Last year they were unable to travel to Washington, DC – this year, they are unable to attend national competition at Disneyworld. “We hope things improve enough to go to nationals in Dallas next year,” said chapter secretary, Alanna Mansour.
State competition results were announced on April 26th. Four Batavia BPA members became state champions – Grace Brown in Health Leadership; Ian Bullis in Ethics and Professionalism; Issac Hattar in Extemporaneous Speech; and Julia Wolfe in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding. Second place qualifiers included Bree Page in Health Insurance & Billing; Jaden Blunt, Jacob Frey and James Langley in Economic Research Project Team, Savanna Lewis in Legal Office Procedures, Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management, Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems, and Cullen Watson in Economic Research Project Individual. Avery Collier earned third place in Presentation Management Individual along with Shelby Esz and Sydnie Pelle in Global Marketing Team and Brandon Royse in Prepared Speech.
Several Top 5 and Top 10 recipients also qualified for national competition including Isabelle Bullis in Legal Office Procedures, Rincie Demmings in Advanced Office, Jordan Copenhaver in Business Law & Ethics, and Paula Lugo-Salgado in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding.
Their chapter advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “We didn’t know what to expect, but 40 of them jumped in anyway. They are amazing and I am proud of all of them.”
In addition to competitive event awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup for the fourth time. Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community.
If all that isn’t enough, eight members also earned the Stateman Torch Award for commitment to school and community service. Recipients include Grace Brown, Isabelle Bullis, Avery Collier, Brooke Hamilton, Issac Hattar, Ashlee Norman, Cullen Watson, and Hannah Wiederhold.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management Satellite Program at Batavia High School offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/04/15/batavia-great-oaks-business-students-qualify-for-national-competition
Like last year, COVID-19 changed their competitions from in person to virtual. Last year they were unable to travel to Washington, DC – this year, they are unable to attend national competition at Disneyworld. “We hope things improve enough to go to nationals in Dallas next year,” said chapter secretary, Alanna Mansour.
State competition results were announced on April 26th. Four Batavia BPA members became state champions – Grace Brown in Health Leadership; Ian Bullis in Ethics and Professionalism; Issac Hattar in Extemporaneous Speech; and Julia Wolfe in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding. Second place qualifiers included Bree Page in Health Insurance & Billing; Jaden Blunt, Jacob Frey and James Langley in Economic Research Project Team, Savanna Lewis in Legal Office Procedures, Alanna Mansour in Human Resource Management, Jordan McGeorge in Advanced Office Systems, and Cullen Watson in Economic Research Project Individual. Avery Collier earned third place in Presentation Management Individual along with Shelby Esz and Sydnie Pelle in Global Marketing Team and Brandon Royse in Prepared Speech.
Several Top 5 and Top 10 recipients also qualified for national competition including Isabelle Bullis in Legal Office Procedures, Rincie Demmings in Advanced Office, Jordan Copenhaver in Business Law & Ethics, and Paula Lugo-Salgado in ICD-10-CM Medical Coding.
Their chapter advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “We didn’t know what to expect, but 40 of them jumped in anyway. They are amazing and I am proud of all of them.”
In addition to competitive event awards, the chapter also earned the prestigious Ohio Professional Cup for the fourth time. Batavia received the award based on outstanding state participation and support for their community.
If all that isn’t enough, eight members also earned the Stateman Torch Award for commitment to school and community service. Recipients include Grace Brown, Isabelle Bullis, Avery Collier, Brooke Hamilton, Issac Hattar, Ashlee Norman, Cullen Watson, and Hannah Wiederhold.
All students are enrolled in the Business Management Satellite Program at Batavia High School offered through Great Oaks Career Campuses.
https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/04/15/batavia-great-oaks-business-students-qualify-for-national-competition
Batavia business students excel in regional competition
Forty members of the Batavia High School/Great Oaks chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently qualified for state competition to test their business skills and knowledge with other top Ohio students after excelling in regional virtual events.
The students are enrolled in the Great Oaks business management satellite program at Batavia High School. During competitions, students demonstrate occupational competencies as well as their leadership and human relations skills. Competitive events are an integral part of BPA; the goal is to provide all business students with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through their business classes. |
Great Oaks/Batavia BPA advisor and business teacher Angie Kovacs said, “I was worried they would get discouraged because state and national competitions will be virtual again this year; but instead, we had a record number qualify for state. They knocked it out of the park and I am proud of the entire team.”
State qualifiers are: Skylar Musselman and Austin Hensley – Banking and Finance; Cullen Watson – Economic Research Individual; Jaden Blunt, Jacob Frey, and Jams Langley – Economic Research Team; Ty Shephard – Fundemental Word Processing; Koren Moore-Runck – Intermediate Word Processing; Rincie Demmings – Advanced Word Processing; Marissa Moore – Basic Office Systems; Jordan McGeorge – Advanced Office Systems; Savanna Lewis and Isabelle Bullis – Legal Procedures; Jordan Copenhaver and Kayla Zesaguli – Business Law and Ethics; Shelby Esz and Sydnie Pelle – Global Marketing Team; Mason Weisbrodt – Entrepreneurship; Nathan DeFrank, Daniel Hellmann, Drew Mentzel and Luke Scaggs – Small Business Management Team; Hannah Wiederhold – Interview Skills; Morgan Cravens – Advanced Interview Skills; Issac Hattar – Extemporaneous Speech; Brandon Royse – Prepared Speech; Alanna Mansour – Human Resource Management; Ian Bullis – Ethics & Professionalism; Avery Collier – Presentation Management Individual; Ryan Edmisten, Madison Pawlaczyk, Mikayla Rash, and Jared Teke – Presentation Management Team; Paula Lugo-Salgado and Julia Wolfe – ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding; Bree Page – Health Insurance and Medical Billing; Lea Montalvo and Rachel Noshang – Health Administration Procedures; and Grace Brown – Health Leadership/Special Topics.
In a normal year, all forty would travel to Columbus for competition in March. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, all competitions will be virtual this year. Students also have the opportunity to qualify for virtual national competition in May.
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. www.clermontsun.com/2021/02/25/batavia-great-oaks-business-students-excel-in-regional-competition
State qualifiers are: Skylar Musselman and Austin Hensley – Banking and Finance; Cullen Watson – Economic Research Individual; Jaden Blunt, Jacob Frey, and Jams Langley – Economic Research Team; Ty Shephard – Fundemental Word Processing; Koren Moore-Runck – Intermediate Word Processing; Rincie Demmings – Advanced Word Processing; Marissa Moore – Basic Office Systems; Jordan McGeorge – Advanced Office Systems; Savanna Lewis and Isabelle Bullis – Legal Procedures; Jordan Copenhaver and Kayla Zesaguli – Business Law and Ethics; Shelby Esz and Sydnie Pelle – Global Marketing Team; Mason Weisbrodt – Entrepreneurship; Nathan DeFrank, Daniel Hellmann, Drew Mentzel and Luke Scaggs – Small Business Management Team; Hannah Wiederhold – Interview Skills; Morgan Cravens – Advanced Interview Skills; Issac Hattar – Extemporaneous Speech; Brandon Royse – Prepared Speech; Alanna Mansour – Human Resource Management; Ian Bullis – Ethics & Professionalism; Avery Collier – Presentation Management Individual; Ryan Edmisten, Madison Pawlaczyk, Mikayla Rash, and Jared Teke – Presentation Management Team; Paula Lugo-Salgado and Julia Wolfe – ICD-10-CM Medical Diagnostic Coding; Bree Page – Health Insurance and Medical Billing; Lea Montalvo and Rachel Noshang – Health Administration Procedures; and Grace Brown – Health Leadership/Special Topics.
In a normal year, all forty would travel to Columbus for competition in March. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, all competitions will be virtual this year. Students also have the opportunity to qualify for virtual national competition in May.
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the leading student organization for members pursuing careers in business, information technology and other related careers. www.clermontsun.com/2021/02/25/batavia-great-oaks-business-students-excel-in-regional-competition
polar lunge team sets $100,000 goal
Students in the Great Oaks – Batavia High School Business Management program have set an impressive goal to help local Special Olympic athletes. Their Business Professionals of America chapter will be participating in the 2021 Polar Plunge. They hope 2021 will be the year they reach the $100,000 mark for total donations to Special Olympics.
“The Batavia High School BPA has become an integral part of our annual Polar Plunge festivities. We always look forward to having the students participate. We know we can count on their volunteers to help the event run smoothly, and they bring incredible energy once the plunging begins. Their commitment to Special Olympics through the Plunge is remarkable, and I can’t imagine the event without them. Through their participation, they’ve raised almost $100,000 for Special Olympics over the past several years – that’s about 4,000 seasons of sports for Special Olympics athletes! We sincerely appreciate their commitment to Special Olympics, and can’t wait to see them again this year,” said Taylor Ballinger, Development Direct for Special Olympics Kentucky. https://www.clermontsun.com/2021/01/20/business-students-set-100000-goal-for-special-olympics |
STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NTHS
Twenty-seven students from Batavia High School were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). They include senior Savanna Lewis and juniors Grace Brown, Ian Bullis, Isabelle Bullis, Avery Collier, Jordan Copenhaver, Maddie Coyle, Jenna DeRose, Ryan Edmisten, Emily Hatmaker, Austin Hensley, Ethan Hensley, Alanna Mansour, Jordan McGeorge, Skylar Musselman, Ashlee Norman, Gavin Parker, Olivia Patel, Madi Pawlaczyk, Mikayla Rash, Brandon Sauter, Ty Shepherd, Olivia Snow, Jared Teke, Cullen Watson, Hannah Wiederhold and Mikayla Zesaguli. https://www.clermontsun.com/2020/12/02/business-students-inducted-into-national-technical-honor-society
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officers elected for 2020 - 2021
Officers for the Batavia High School chapter of Business Professionals of America have been selected for the 2020-2021 school year. They include Morgan Cravens – President, Rincie Demmings – Vice President, Alanna Mansour – Secretary, Ryan Edmisten – Treasurer, Hannah Wiederhold – Historian, and Ashlee Norman – Parliamentarian. In addition, Julia Wolfe is the sophomore class representatives and Brooke Hamilton and Brandon Sauter are student business advisory council representatives. https://www.clermontsun.com/2020/11/12/business-as-usual-for-batavia-bpa-youth-leaders
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDUCATION AWARD
Our advisor received the Salute to Leaders Education Award from the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Foundation on Monday, July 13th.
During the event, the foundation stated that Mrs. Kovacs "goes above and beyond for her students and for the community. It is the extras that make this Great Oaks Business Management satelliteprogram such a winning experience for students." |
BRYAN SAUTER - 2020 NATIONAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
On May 20th, Business Professionals of America announced their National Secondary Student of the Year. The honor went to Batavia High School senior Bryan J. Sauter. National BPA Executive Director Dr. LouAnn Ross said. “He epitomizes what it means to be an advocate for Business Professionals of America and student advancement as he not only took part in the goals and activities of BPA, but met a stringent number of requirements supporting his eligibility and took his leadership development to new heights.
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batavia bpa chapter and individual national community service awards
The BPA Cares program recognizes chapters where a core value is “service.” Participation in the program means that members are engaging in worthwhile projects that support their community’s betterment. This year the chapter was recognized with the Community Service Award, Marketing and Public Relations Award, Social Media Award, and the Chapter of Excellence.
The Batavia Chapter also earned the Special Olympics Award. Special Olympics is the national service project of BPA. Over the past decade, the chapter has raised over $85,000 for Special Olympics through their participation in the annual Polar Plunge.
Nine students earned national Ambassador Torch Awards, including seniors Brooke Caruso, Christian Decker, Miranda Holmes, Lily Holt, Bryan Sauter, Katelyn Steiner, Addison Thompson, and Megan Wallace. Junior Morgan Cravens also earned the award.
The U.S. Presidential Service Medal is awarded to individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action. Fifteen Batavia BPA chapter members were recognized. Sophomore Ryan Edmisten earned a gold medal for completing over 250 hours of community service during the school year. Zach Blevins, Brooke Caruso, Jordan Copenhaver, Morgan Cravens, Christian Decker, Nathan DeFrank, Kirsten Hall, Issac Hattar, Koren Moore-Runck, Mya Rhoden, Andrew Ruby, Bryan Sauter, Addison Thompson, and Megan Wallace earned bronze medals.
The Batavia Chapter also earned the Special Olympics Award. Special Olympics is the national service project of BPA. Over the past decade, the chapter has raised over $85,000 for Special Olympics through their participation in the annual Polar Plunge.
Nine students earned national Ambassador Torch Awards, including seniors Brooke Caruso, Christian Decker, Miranda Holmes, Lily Holt, Bryan Sauter, Katelyn Steiner, Addison Thompson, and Megan Wallace. Junior Morgan Cravens also earned the award.
The U.S. Presidential Service Medal is awarded to individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action. Fifteen Batavia BPA chapter members were recognized. Sophomore Ryan Edmisten earned a gold medal for completing over 250 hours of community service during the school year. Zach Blevins, Brooke Caruso, Jordan Copenhaver, Morgan Cravens, Christian Decker, Nathan DeFrank, Kirsten Hall, Issac Hattar, Koren Moore-Runck, Mya Rhoden, Andrew Ruby, Bryan Sauter, Addison Thompson, and Megan Wallace earned bronze medals.
STATE VIRTUAL COMPETITION RESULTS
Four Batavia BPA members became state champions – Bryan Sauter in Banking and Finance; Christian Decker in Business Law and Ethics; Savanna Lewis in Legal Office Procedures; and Rincie Demmings in Prepared Speech. Second place winners included Mikayla Rash in Banking and Finance; Jordan McGeorge in Basic Office Systems; Morgan Cravens in Advanced Office Systems; CJ Okoronta in Business Law and Ethics; and Issac Hattar in Extemporaneous Speech. Mya Rhoden also earned third place in Advanced Interview. Each of them would have qualified for national competition in May.
Seniors Bryan Sauter and Megan Wallace were also Ohio BPA state scholarship finalists.
Seniors Bryan Sauter and Megan Wallace were also Ohio BPA state scholarship finalists.
OHIO BPA ANNOUNCES 2020 VIRTUAL STATE COMPETITION
Everyone worked hard to qualify for state competition. Ohio has arranged for students to compete virtually in April.
TEST COMPETITIONS - Tests will be online.
TESTS WITH PRODUCTION (Typing) - Test will be online and we will upload documents created.
PRESENTATIONS/PREPARED SPEECH - We will sign up for specific times in mid-April. Students will present "live" to judges. I will arrange for tech needed.
INTERVIEWS, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH AND HR MANAGEMENT - Right now, these will be via phone interview. When I have more details I will contact these contestants.
SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS - Right now, these will be via phone interview too.
TORCH AWARDS - Awards and pins will be mailed.
BPA CARES AWARDS - No information has been released about BPA Cares Awards. This includes the Ohio Cup.
TEST COMPETITIONS - Tests will be online.
TESTS WITH PRODUCTION (Typing) - Test will be online and we will upload documents created.
PRESENTATIONS/PREPARED SPEECH - We will sign up for specific times in mid-April. Students will present "live" to judges. I will arrange for tech needed.
INTERVIEWS, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH AND HR MANAGEMENT - Right now, these will be via phone interview. When I have more details I will contact these contestants.
SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS - Right now, these will be via phone interview too.
TORCH AWARDS - Awards and pins will be mailed.
BPA CARES AWARDS - No information has been released about BPA Cares Awards. This includes the Ohio Cup.
STATE AND NATIONAL COMPETITION CANCELLED
BPA state and national competitions have been cancelled for 2020. I will contact all state qualifiers and parents as soon as I have information about refunds.
POLAR PLUNGE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1ST, 2020
Batavia students have set an impressive goal to help local Special Olympic athletes. Members of the high school chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) will be participating in the 2020 Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 1st. They have set their fundraising goal at $10,000. All of the proceeds will help Ohio’s Special Olympics athletes participate in training and events.
Students will raise money individually for the privilege of plunging into ice cold water. The team is mostly students; but Batavia Local Schools superintendent, board members, and teachers have also joined the team. In fact, the top two fundraisers will get to push the assistant principal Darren Stevens and language arts instructor Danielle Newman into the pool. While the students are currently one of the top five teams, they have a long way to go to reach their $10,000 goal. They have succeeded in the past, donating more than $80,000 over the past ten years. “The Polar plunge is a fun way to raise money for the Special Olympics, which gives people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports training and competition. It is a great way to give back while having fun in a community event,” said Megan Wallace, Batavia BPA Vice-President. Chapter advisor, Angie Kovacs said, “To take the plunge, each team member has to raise a minimum amount. They are asking family, friends and businesses to become sponsors. “ At a time when the accountability of our younger generation is sometimes questioned, it is great to see a groups of high school students giving back to their community. The plunge will take place at Joe’s Crab Shack in Newport, KY on Saturday, February 1st beginning at 11:00 am. For more information, to sponsor a team member, or to join the team visit http://events.soky.org/goto/bataviahsbpa. |
2020 SPEED MENTORING
Business and educational leaders from Clermont County and across the tri-state met with Batavia High School Business Management students recently for a round of “speed mentoring.” The students spent seven minutes discussing their future goals and plans with a volunteer mentor; then got up and started the process again with another. Seventy-four students met with twenty-one mentors throughout the morning. The speed mentoring process gives students a chance to practice interacting with potential employers and to get advice in a variety of career fields. The student’s business management instructor arranges for the event to come to Batavia every year. This year it was organized with Heather Frye from the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce.
Survey comments after the event complimented the students’ preparation, communication skills, and confidence. “They were very professional meeting new people and interacting with us. Many of them were prepared with great questions, even if my career didn’t match their interests. They were extremely polite and interactive even after two hours, said Arline Pique of the Hamilton County Education Service Center. Jon Conlon, Employment Coordinator with Great Oaks Career Campuses was impressed as well, “They were very attentive, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and maturity, especially considering they are just high school students! It was apparent that the students were well prepared for the event, took it seriously, and were there to learn. I left impressed by what I experienced at Batavia High School.” |
The business management program is taught by Angie Kovacs. “When they leave my class, I want them to know what to expect and how to be successful outside of school. Eventually, they go from an atmosphere where they have to ask to go to the bathroom and have most decisions made for them to one where they have to think for themselves. This process gives them a sense of reality because they are talking to mentors who have taken ownership of the decisions they have made throughout their career,” said business management instructor Angie Kovacs.
Stacey Sandfoss of Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy noticed that the students were on a good path the achieve this, “They all made good eye contact, pleasantly answered questions, seemed to have more awareness of the realities of being in the workforce.”
Several opportunities arose from the event. Many mentors will be helping students with business projects and a few students secured employment opportunities through follow-up communication. Stephanie Felts of the Tri-State Warbird Museum was also able to recruit a group of volunteers for the museum’s Fly-in with Santa on December 14th.
Students appreciated the opportunity. “The people seemed genuinely interested in what they were telling us and gave good advice that we can actually use,” said junior Issac Hattar.
Landon Young also had a good experience, “I liked how it boosted my confidence in general for interviewing skills and the mentors really helped me thing of life after high school.”
https://www.clermontsun.com/2020/01/10/speed-mentoring-helps-batavia-hs-students-practice-professional-skills/
BPA STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT QUEEN BEE EXPOOn Friday, October 11th our volunteer team helped at the Queen Bee Health Expo. A few of us greeted attendees while others helped hand out race materials, shirts, bags, headbands, and posters. Thank you to Mrs. Cravens and Mrs. Hattar for joining us this year.
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BPA OFFICERS ATTEND STUDENT SERVICE LEADERS EXCHANGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Kirsten Hall, Zach Blevins, Megan Wallace, Christian Decker, Morgan Cravens, Brandon Sauter, Issas Hattar and Bryan Sauter attended the event.
While there they participated in sessions on anti-bullying, anti-vaping, and overcoming a negative school culture. they also discussed issues involving poverty, hunger, and homelessness. During the event they learned to make plastic yarn out of plastic recyclable bags. Shari the Bag Lady explained how she used the yarn to crochet waterproof bags large enough for foster children to carrying their personal items. |
CHARLES BUHLER HONORARY HALL OF FAME MEMBER
Typically students look forward to having a substitute for all of the wrong reasons. Except when it was Mr. Buhler. He was more than a sub. He was a teacher, mentor and friend. Students and teachers respected him.
This month Mr. Buhler's wife joined us as we placed him in our Hall of Fame. #PowerClapForever, Mr. Buhler. |
2019 OUTSTANDING OHIO EDUCATOR IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
2019 U.S. Presidential volunteer service awards
Congratulations to our 2019 U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal recipients - Chloe Daley, Gaby Hattar, and Asia Norman earned the gold medal for completing over 250 hours of community service. Bryce Zenni earned a bronze medal for completing over 100 hours of service.
Representative Doug Green (OH 66th District) presented the students with their awards on May 9th, 2019. |
2019 NATIONAL AWARDS
Our chapter earned several awards at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim!
Special Olympics Award Community Service Award Marketing and Public Relations Award Chapter of Excellence Award Chapter of Distinction Twenty-four students also won their Ambassador Torch Award for commitment to school and community service. |
CHLOE DALEY SELECTED RECEIVES UP & OVER YOUTH LEADER AWARD
Our chapter treasurer was recognized at the Clermont County Chamber's Salute to Leaders on April 23rd. She was selected as the Up-N-Over Youth Leader for 2019. Congratulations Chloe!
Chloe has excelled as a student in the Batavia High School – Great Oaks Legal Management Program for the past 3 years. As a member of Business Professionals of America (BPA), Chloe has earned the Gold Level U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal for volunteering over 250 hours of service in one year, something accomplished by only 1% of high school students. She has represented Batavia at state leadership conferences and will attend the National BPA Conference in Anaheim, CA in May, where she will receive the Ambassador Torch Award for her commitment to school and community service.
This year, Chloe qualified for state competition in two events, as the regional champion in both Presentation Management and Legal Procedures.
Chloe holds leadership positions as the vice president of the National Technical Honor Society and treasurer of her BPA chapter. As a member of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, she helped make over 100 blankets and deliver them to the Batavia Nursing Care Center. Every resident received a handmade blanket for Christmas. Through her initiative and leadership, she has helped her BPA chapter earn several national awards; including the Chapter of Excellence and the Special Olympics Award for ongoing donations of $80,000.
Chloe will receive academic honors and a career-technical honors diploma as she graduates. In addition to completing an unpaid internship; she works a part-time job, is part of the Cincinnati Zoo VolunTeen program, and performs with her dance team. Her effective time management skills allow her to successfully balance her academic career, extra-curricular activities, and give back to the community.
Chloe has excelled as a student in the Batavia High School – Great Oaks Legal Management Program for the past 3 years. As a member of Business Professionals of America (BPA), Chloe has earned the Gold Level U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal for volunteering over 250 hours of service in one year, something accomplished by only 1% of high school students. She has represented Batavia at state leadership conferences and will attend the National BPA Conference in Anaheim, CA in May, where she will receive the Ambassador Torch Award for her commitment to school and community service.
This year, Chloe qualified for state competition in two events, as the regional champion in both Presentation Management and Legal Procedures.
Chloe holds leadership positions as the vice president of the National Technical Honor Society and treasurer of her BPA chapter. As a member of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, she helped make over 100 blankets and deliver them to the Batavia Nursing Care Center. Every resident received a handmade blanket for Christmas. Through her initiative and leadership, she has helped her BPA chapter earn several national awards; including the Chapter of Excellence and the Special Olympics Award for ongoing donations of $80,000.
Chloe will receive academic honors and a career-technical honors diploma as she graduates. In addition to completing an unpaid internship; she works a part-time job, is part of the Cincinnati Zoo VolunTeen program, and performs with her dance team. Her effective time management skills allow her to successfully balance her academic career, extra-curricular activities, and give back to the community.
WELCOME BACK TO BATAVIA OHIO PROFESSIONAL CUP!
Each year chapters are encouraged to participate in competition as well as school and community service. The state advisor reviews each chapters participation and selects chapters as Ohio Chapters of Excellence. One chapter year this group earns the Ohio Professional Cup. We received the award in 2015, 2016, and 2017. After a year away, we have brought the Professional Cup back to Batavia High School!
Chapter president Bryce Zenni accepted the award on behalf of the chapter. |
REINDEER FOOD DELIVERED TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Each year our chapter makes Reindeer Food for the elementary students to put our Christmas Eve for Santa's reindeer. The instructions say, "Sprinkle this magic reindeer food on the ground before you go to bed on Christmas Eve. Santa’s reindeer will smell the oats and the magic glitter will sparkle. Together they will help guide Santa to you!"
All students helped make the food and BPA seniors delivered them a few days before Christmas break. |
over 100 blankets made for do good december project
BPA members in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy organized a Do Good December project that involved the residents at the Batavia Nursing Care Center. Students, staff members and families donated hundreds of yards of fleece to make over 100 no-sew blankets. The goal was to have a blanket for every resident at the center.
On Tuesday, December 11th they met that goal. The blankets were delivered to very appreciative residents and nursing staff. Students sang Christmas carols and joined in the weekly bingo game.
This was defiantly a community project. Everyone came together to make this happen. The idea of the Chick-fil-A Academy is for the 30 academy students to involve 100’s in their school to impact 1000’s in the community.
On Tuesday, December 11th they met that goal. The blankets were delivered to very appreciative residents and nursing staff. Students sang Christmas carols and joined in the weekly bingo game.
This was defiantly a community project. Everyone came together to make this happen. The idea of the Chick-fil-A Academy is for the 30 academy students to involve 100’s in their school to impact 1000’s in the community.
VOLUNTEERING FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Each year the Nick Erdy Foundation has a benefit to raise funds for scholarships and contributes to organizations that provide aid for returning injured military members and their families.
This year several BPA members were honored to volunteer at the event. BPA members helped set up, served food, and keep the event running smoothly. For more information on the Nick Erdy Foundation, visit https://nickerdyfoundation.org. |
deven williams named rotary student of the month
rotary presentation
Our officers recently presented at the Batavia Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, November 27th. They discussed our success at nationals, upcoming events, and introduced the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy.
STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
Eight students from the Legal Management program were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Thursday, November 8th. Chloe Daley, Gaby Hattar, Danielle Kulbe, Asia Norman, Joey Rodriguez, Reagan Slattery, Cole Smith and Bryce Zenni were selected based on academic achievement, community service and character. NTHS officers for 2018 - 2019 are: Gaby Hattar - President, Chloe Daley - Vice President, Danielle Kulbe - Secretary, and Joey Rodriguez - Treasurer. Former NTHS member Taylor DeVito came back to induct the new members. Afterward, everyone enjoyed breakfast provided by the parents.
2018 FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Twenty sophomores, juniors and seniors attended the Ohio BPA State Fall Leadership Conference in Columbus on Wednesday, October 31st.
Megan Wallace earned a spot as a state officer finalist ans campaigned in from of all attendees. She was outstanding but others schools were able to take a large number of voting delegates for their candidates. Ohio's state officer team's loss is our gain. They served as voting delegates and attended professional development workshops on leadership, communication and productivity. |
FALL VOLUNTEERING
Thank you to all of the students who volunteered at the 2018 Clermont County YMCA Fall Festival.
17 BPA members organized games and sports activities for all kids in the Clermont County area. They also passed our candy and answered questions about BPA during the inside trick or treat event. Several members also volunteered at the Batavia Local Schools Foundation Craft Show. They arrived early to help set up, stayed throughout the event to assist vendors, and helped clean up after the show. |
EARNING TORCH POINTS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL ELECTION
Our home school and our career-tech school both had a levy on the fall ballot. It gave us a change to help the schools while participating in the election process.
Batavia Local Schools passes a levy by 51% to build a new high school and middle school. Great Oaks also passed a renewal levy for current operating costs. |
THIRTY BPA MEMBERS SELECTED FOR CHICK-FIL-A LEADER ACADEMY
Pictured: Chick-fil-A Leader Academy members with Mr. Tom, Sutton, sponsor and owner of Chick-fil-A Eastgate
Thirty BPA members were selected by their schools to participate in Chick-fil-A Leader Academy™, a national high school leadership program that not only teaches students leadership skills, but also empowers students to put their skills into action. Students were selected based on leadership and conflict resolution essays as well as their commitment to help their community.
In October they joined forces to assemble care kits for actively deployed members of the U.S. military. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students around the country will send more than 30,000 care kits overseas, through a partnership with Operation Gratitude.
Students are expected to learn leadership skills and apply them throughout the school year to plan and implement an Impact Project such as a festival for foster care children and their foster families or a charity softball game. The students don’t just learn about leadership in the classroom; they go out into the community and make an “Impact through Action.”
The Chick-fil-A Foundation offers financial support to the Impact Projects. Mr. Tom Sutton and the Eastgate Chick-fil-A location nominated and sponsor Batavia High School. Mr. Sutton and other employees will serve as business coaches to the students involved as they implement their service projects to better their community.
During the school year students will meet before school to participate in leadership labs and plan two community service projects. The students are also members of Business Professionals of America (BPA) and are in the business program. Their BPA advisor, Angie Kovacs, is the academy facilitator this year. Mrs. Kovacs said, “The program is amazing. The information they receive is relevant and presented in a way that motivates and encourages the group. We have also had outstanding support from Mr. Sutton and Chick-fil-A. Only a few schools in the Cincinnati area were selected and the entire Batavia district appreciates the opportunity to participate in the program.”
To learn more about the Chick-fil-A Foundation visit www.Chick-fil-AFoundation.org and to learn more about Chick-fil-A Leader Academy visit www.chickfilaleaderacademy.com.
In October they joined forces to assemble care kits for actively deployed members of the U.S. military. Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students around the country will send more than 30,000 care kits overseas, through a partnership with Operation Gratitude.
Students are expected to learn leadership skills and apply them throughout the school year to plan and implement an Impact Project such as a festival for foster care children and their foster families or a charity softball game. The students don’t just learn about leadership in the classroom; they go out into the community and make an “Impact through Action.”
The Chick-fil-A Foundation offers financial support to the Impact Projects. Mr. Tom Sutton and the Eastgate Chick-fil-A location nominated and sponsor Batavia High School. Mr. Sutton and other employees will serve as business coaches to the students involved as they implement their service projects to better their community.
During the school year students will meet before school to participate in leadership labs and plan two community service projects. The students are also members of Business Professionals of America (BPA) and are in the business program. Their BPA advisor, Angie Kovacs, is the academy facilitator this year. Mrs. Kovacs said, “The program is amazing. The information they receive is relevant and presented in a way that motivates and encourages the group. We have also had outstanding support from Mr. Sutton and Chick-fil-A. Only a few schools in the Cincinnati area were selected and the entire Batavia district appreciates the opportunity to participate in the program.”
To learn more about the Chick-fil-A Foundation visit www.Chick-fil-AFoundation.org and to learn more about Chick-fil-A Leader Academy visit www.chickfilaleaderacademy.com.
2018 NOYS SAFE driving conference
Asia Norman and Gaby Hattar attended the 2018 NOYS Safe Driving Conference and helped out at the Youth Interactive Traffic Safety Lab.
Our chapter was a national winner in the 2017 Seat Belt Challenge and the girls shared our report highlighting the activities that helped our school increase seat belt usage. They met with directors from the National Organization for Youth Safety, the National Transportation Safety Board, and government representatives. The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) began in 1994 and is a coalition of national organizations, business leaders, and federal agencies focused on youth engagement and the promotion of health and safety for youth. |
HONOR FLIGHT FUNDRAISER POSTPONED
2018 - 2019 officeR team
Officers for the 2018 - 2019 school year were elected on Wednesday, August 29th. President - Bryce Zenni, Vice President - Gaby Hattar, Secretary - Asia Norman, Treasurer - Chloe Daley, Historian - Gage Albright, and Parliamentarian - Zach Lawson. Junior Rep - Zach Blevins, 4th bell Sophomore Rep - Summer Stith, and 6th Bell Sophomore Rep - Nathan DeFrank. |
CHAPTER RECEIVES SIX NATIONAL AWARDS
2018 u.s. PRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER
SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to our 2018 U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal recipients. Brett Moles earned the gold medal for completing over 250 hours of community service. Kody Cook, Mitch Davis, Taylor DeVito, Mikayla Foley, Ryan Nickolette, Will Scheffter, and Jasmine Wendel received the bronze medal for completing over 100 hours of service,
Awards winners are pictured with Mr. Ed Shinkle, who received his high school diploma along with the 2018 graduates sixty years after leaving school to join the Navy. |
ACADEMIC AWARDS 2018
BRETT MOLES EARNS NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Our chapter president, Brett Moles will receive a National Technical Honor Society Scholarship (NTHS) at the 2018 National Leadership Conference Dallas, TX. NTHS honors the achievements of top career-tech students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce.
Only three NTHS scholarships are awarded nationally each year. |
BATAVIA HS BPA NOYS NATIONAL SEAT BELT CHALLENGE WINNER FOR SECOND YEAR
Our chapter participated in the NOYS Seat Belt Challenge in the fall and was recently named a winner for highest rate of seat belt use. The chapter will receive $1,500 and three all-expenses-paid trips to the NOYS Interactive Traffic Safety Lab in Washington, DC this fall. The Lab will take place on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland, just a few miles outside of DC. Our advisor and two chapter members will help prep for the lab and then host a station during the event.
The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Seat Belts Save Challenge, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation, is a four-week campaign designed to educate teen drivers about the dangers of riding in a car without wearing a seat belt, and increase the number of teens who regularly wear a seat belt while driving or riding in a car. |
polar plunge team raises $7,634 for Special Olympics
This years eighty-one member Batavia BPA Polar Plunge team raised $7,634 for Ohio's Special Olympics athletes. Mr. Millard, Mrs. Grooms, and Mr. Scheel also raised mooney and took the plunge. Gaby Hattar raised the most money with $800; which gave her the right to push Mrs. Grooms into the water to kick off the event. Brett Moles won Greater Cincinnati "Biggest Chicken" award for raising more than any other chicken with $550.
The chapter was the largest team at the event out of 66 teams. They took home the trophy for largest donation from a college/university/school team.
Pictures from the event are on the Photo Gallery tab.
The chapter was the largest team at the event out of 66 teams. They took home the trophy for largest donation from a college/university/school team.
Pictures from the event are on the Photo Gallery tab.
TAYLOR DEVITO SELECTED TO SERVE AS A STATE CONFERENCE INTERN
Our chapter secretary, Taylor DeVito, was selected as a 2018 State Intern for the Ohio BPA Leadership Conference.
The Ohio Association Interns play a vital role during this two-day conference. Interns will be assigned various roles throughout the event to ensure that conference operations run smoothly, and that all BPA members, advisors, and guests have a positive SLC experience. Taylor will also be competing in Fundamental Desktop Publishing and receiving her Statesman Torch Award. Congratulations, Taylor! |
chapter wins $500 in NOYS tread wisely challenge
In the fall our chapter participated in the Tread Wisely Challenge sponsored by Cooper Tire and the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS). In addition to educating students about tire safety, we did tire checks on family cars. 91% of the tires checked needed attention for tread, pressure or cracks. After submitting our tire check forms and report we were awarded $500 to help pay for regional, state and national competitions.
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STUDENTS ATTEND FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
2017 Halloween hustle 5k
Chapter members participated in the 2017 Halloween Hustle 5K. A portion of the registration fee for each participant will benefit local Cincinnati charities.
Brett Moles had the fastest time in the chapter with 20 minutes. Other participants were Nick DeFrank, Ryan Nickolette, Nathan Busam, Jasmine Wendel, Mya Rhoden, McKenna Ording, Trevor houser, Taylor DeVito, Rob Kovacs and Angie Kovacs. Thank you to all of the parents who provided transportation! |
Sophomores participate in state officer screening
Sophomores Randy Hucker, Julia Emery, Chloe Koeppe and Megan Wallace were in Columbus on Monday, October 9th for Ohio BPA State Officer Screening. They were interviewed by Ohio Department of Education officials, gave a speech, took a 50 question multiple choice test and wrote an extemporaneous essay on leadership.
Even though juniors and seniors are selected for state officer positions, these students showed dedication and initiative to participate this year in order to be prepared for the future. They are exceptional students! |
TREASURER NAMED ROTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES 2017
On Monday, September 25th the Save a Life Tour came to Batavia High School. The International Save a Life Tour is the nation’s an advanced and high-impact safe driving awareness program. It helps students see the impact of distracted driving. The program was paid for with proceeds from a safe driving grant the district won in 2015.
Students began with a student wide assembly and viewed videos and personal stories; including the loss of loved ones. Afterward students were able to participate in driving simulations. The tour provided simulators that gave the students a realistic perspective on the effects of driving while impaired or distracted. Each student had the opportunity to use the simulators.
The school’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter is participating in the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) Seat Belts Save Lives competition. The school was the national champion in 2016 and they hope to repeat again in 2018. BPA officers opened the assembly by explaining the competition and why they feel seat belts are important.
During a seat belt check the previous week only 86% of students were wearing their seat belts. They want to increase this rate to 100% after a two week education program.
Student signed a pledge to wear their seat belt at a table sponsored by Rick Wertz State Farm. Tina Decker from his office was available all day to talk about the importance of safe driving and gave everyone a chance to win a $25.00 gift card from Buffalo Wild Wings.
Over the next two weeks, Batavia students will participate in trivia contests, social media contests, and learn that seat belts really do save lives.
Students began with a student wide assembly and viewed videos and personal stories; including the loss of loved ones. Afterward students were able to participate in driving simulations. The tour provided simulators that gave the students a realistic perspective on the effects of driving while impaired or distracted. Each student had the opportunity to use the simulators.
The school’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter is participating in the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS) Seat Belts Save Lives competition. The school was the national champion in 2016 and they hope to repeat again in 2018. BPA officers opened the assembly by explaining the competition and why they feel seat belts are important.
During a seat belt check the previous week only 86% of students were wearing their seat belts. They want to increase this rate to 100% after a two week education program.
Student signed a pledge to wear their seat belt at a table sponsored by Rick Wertz State Farm. Tina Decker from his office was available all day to talk about the importance of safe driving and gave everyone a chance to win a $25.00 gift card from Buffalo Wild Wings.
Over the next two weeks, Batavia students will participate in trivia contests, social media contests, and learn that seat belts really do save lives.
BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
2017-2018 CHAPTER OFFICERS INDUCTED
We have elected officers for the 2017 - 2018 school year. The all senior officer team include:
President - Brett Moles
Vice President - Mitch Davis
Secretary - Taylor DeVito
Treasurer - Will Scheffter
Historian - Colton Young
Parliamentarian - Nicholas DeFrank
In addition, Bryce Zenni will be the junior class representative. Megan Wallace and McKenna Ording are the sophomore class representatives.
President - Brett Moles
Vice President - Mitch Davis
Secretary - Taylor DeVito
Treasurer - Will Scheffter
Historian - Colton Young
Parliamentarian - Nicholas DeFrank
In addition, Bryce Zenni will be the junior class representative. Megan Wallace and McKenna Ording are the sophomore class representatives.
parent meeting - thursday, september 14th
AAA driving school beginS in October!
Our chapter is excited to bring a AAA state certified driving school to Batavia High School. Classes will begin in October and be after school Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, Nov 2, 9, 14 from 2:30 – 4:30. Class will close with 25 paid registrations.
The package program includes 24 hours of classroom instruction, text book, and 8 hours of on the road instruction with a certified instructor. Instruction is based upon the Ohio Driver’s Training Curriculum. In car instruction will be in vehicles provided by AAA. The full Program is $425. Applications are available here, in the school office or by contacting Mrs. Kovacs at [email protected]. All applications should be returned to the office or to Mrs. Kovacs in room 204. |
Great American eclipse 2017
Senior BPA members were able to view the eclipse safely on Monday. Ryan Nicolette shared some glasses he brought, Mrs. Kovacs bought some welders glass filters, and we also made some pinhole cereal boxes.
We want to thank our parents for emailing permission at the last minute and Mrs. Newman for joining us. |
1ST day for seniors!
BPA SENIOR RECOGNITION DINNER
CHAPTER EXCELS DURING NATIONAL COMPETITION
Our chapter earned 6 national awards at the 2017 BPA National Leadership Conference and Competition in Orlando, FL. They include Chapter of Excellence, Quality Chapter, Community Service, Special Olympics, Safety Awareness and Marketing & Public Relations. We also participated in internships and professional development sessions.
During our free time we visited Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. One of the best parts was doing everything together! Our experience would not be possible without the business and individuals who sponsored us: Batavia Heights Christian Child Care, Cincinnati Reds, Batavia Rotary Club, Spindles Plus, Park National Bank, ChemMed Foundation, and Mrs. Barb Bradley. |
BATAVIA ROTARY CLUB SPONSORS NATIONAL COMPETITION
Our officers had the opportunity to speak at the April 11th Batavia Rotary Meeting. We highlighted how our organizations represent similar goals and values and hope to develop some sponsorships and partnerships in the future.
On April 18th Batavia Rotary Club President Dan Haglage presented BPA officers with a check for $1,000 to sponsor the chapter's national conference and competition trip. We thank the Batavia Rotary Club for their generous donation! |
Cincinnati Federal Home Loan Bank experience
BPA students were invited to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati on Thursday, March 23rd. They met with the Human Resources Department and received tips on interviewing, creating resumes and Linked In. They also heard from experts in risk management, public affairs, marketing, housing & community investment, security, compliance, project management, and trading. Special thank you to Mr. Michael Enriquez for making the day possible!
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Batavia high school chapter earns ohio professional cup for the third year
Each year chapters are encouraged to participate in competition as well as school and community service. The state advisor reviews each chapters participation and selects chapter as Ohio's Chapters of Excellence. One chapter each year from this group earns the Ohio Professional Cup. Our chapter received the recognition at the 2017 Ohio State Leadership Conference.
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2017 U.S. presidential volunteer service award recipients
Five of our chapter members earned the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Medal. They are (left to right) Zach Newcomb, Dylan Young, Brett Moles, Jake Kovacs and Collin Sammons (not pictured.)
The President's Volunteer Service Award celebrates the impact we can all make in bettering our communities and our world. The award recognizes citizens making a positive impact as engaged and committed volunteers. In 2013, the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation launched the award to recognize the importance of volunteers to America's strength and national identity and honor them for the inspiration they give to others. |
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SPEED MENTORINGCLERMONT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
32 volunteers met with our chapter for speed mentoring. We talked about the skills and education needed for several career paths. Thank you to all of the companies who participated: Clermont County Board of DD Fifth Third Bank Health Source of Ohio Mercy Health United Way UC Clermont College Clermont County Public Library Clermont Senior Services, Inc. UC College of Medicine Harmon, Inc. Terracon Consultants, Inc. American Modern Insurance Group Grailville Peoples Bank Total Quality Logistics The Kroger Company Literacy Council of Clermont & Brown Counties Cal-I-Burr Consulting, LLC $11,291 donated to special OlympicsEach year our chapter participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Over the past seven year we have donated over $60,000 to Ohio's Special Olympics athletes. |
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Dylan young selected as up-n-over youth leaderOur chapter President will be recognized at the Clermont County Chamber's Salute to Leaders on March 21st. He was selected at the Up-N-Over Youth Leader for 2017. Congratulations Dylan!
national seat belt challengeIn the spring our chapter was named the National Champion in the Seat Belt Challenge through the National Organization on Youth Safety (NOYS). Natasha Camacho and Jake Kovacs represented the chapter in Washington D.C. in October. Unannounced seat belt checks were completed and an education program was created. We participated again this fall and added an education session with elementary school students.
Batavia bpa officers present at state conferenceOur officer's presented at the 2016 State Fall Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Over 200 advisors and BPA member's learned about the opportunities available through participation in NOYS activities.
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