PSJA students shine at national conference

Special to the Advance

CHICAGO, IL — Five students from PSJA Collegiate School of Health Professions earned prestigious national awards at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference held in Chicago, Illinois on May 10-14. Senior Javier Garcia achieved the top honor as National Champion in Integrated Office Applications.

Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading Career and Technical Student Organization for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting office administration, and other business-related career fields.

1st Place - NATIONAL CHAMPION

• Javier Garcia, Integrated Office Applications

2nd Place

• Kevin Lopez, Integrated Office Applications

3rd Place - Economic Research Team

• Belinda Montejano, Gustavo Porras, Javier Garcia, Kevin Lopez

Top 20

• Maria Angel Garza, Intermediate Word Processing

“As a BPA member at PSJA Collegiate, my knowledge and experiences have been significantly enriched. Competing in BPAwith my friends has fostered my growth as both an individual and a student, preparing me for future college aspirations,” said Garcia. “The moment my name was called during the Integrated Office Applications awards, and I held the first-place award in my hands, I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. It was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that have defined my journey.”

The PSJA Collegiate BPA Program is under the direction of advisors Liza Garcia and Jose Garcia-Gilling.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding performance at the national competition,” said the PSJA Collegiate Principal Mariza Saenz. “Their dedication, hard work, and achievements are a testament to the excellence and commitment of the rigorous programs available to all PSJA Collegiate students. Congratulations Lions!”

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