Chagrin Falls High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter delivered an impressive performance at the Region 18 Awards held on Friday, January 31, at Valley Forge High School. Seventeen students competed in both tested and judged events, with eight advancing to the State Competition on March 10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Several students earned top honors in their respective categories. First-place winners included Charlie Bazzone (Digital Marketing Concepts), Zach Flaiz (Health Research Presentation), Finn Johnson (Financial Math and Analysis Concepts), Durham Freese (Extemporaneous Speech), Andrew Strawn (Entrepreneurship), and Renner Matta (Personal Financial Management). The Small Business Management Team, consisting of Xander Burnight, Jack Medhurst, Tommy Mooney, and Charlie Pollock, also secured a first-place finish.
Second-place finishes went to Anna Michalek, Darcy Osborn, and Eloise Pulte (Global Marketing Team), Claire Rubin (Health Research Presentation), and Eric Goyzman (Financial Math and Analysis Concepts). Cooper Bottcher placed third in Financial Math and Analysis Concepts, while Zach Flaiz earned third in Health Administration Procedures. Peter Mitchell rounded out the top performers with a fourth-place finish in Business Law and Ethics.
The following students qualified for the State Competition: Zach Flaiz, Durham Freese, Andrew Strawn, Xander Burnight, Jack Medhurst, Tommy Mooney, Charlie Pollock, and Renner Matta.
Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, accounting, office administration, and other business-related fields. Students compete in a variety of events that test their knowledge and skills, preparing them for future success in the business world.
