SkillsUSA – https://www.skillsusa.org/ – SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel by providing educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classrooms.
SkillsUSA National Model of Excellence Recipient
2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023
SkillsUSA Nationals 2019 (Not held in 2020 due to the Pandemic)
American Spirit Team: 1st place – Hunter Sanders, Xzavion Haskins, Shawn Ward
Career Pathways Health Sciences Team: 3rd place – Jennifer Spires, Briana O’Dell, Madison Turner
Chapter of Excellence Team: One of the top eight in the nation for Models of Excellence Technical Division – Keyan Jenkins and Garrett Shively
Outstanding Chapter: 1st place – Dezerrae Nelson, April Sherwood, Kirstin James
SkillsUSA State 2024
SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Ceremony: 1st place – Savannah Hurd, Kira Copas, Lexie Kelley, Kylie Marcum, Destiny Graham, Madilyn Thompson, and Megan Shuler
American Spirit Team: 1st place -Alison Webb, Craig Sheasley, and Roy Kirkendall
Crime Scene Investigation Team: 1st place – Madison Deck, Bethany Watson, and Reggie McCarley
Career Pathways Showcase-Health Services: 1st place – Kelsey Casto, Lynzie Johnson, Jordyn Barrett
Job Demo Open: 2nd place – Anna Cadle
Community Service Team: 2nd place – Lainey McFann, Sarah Martin, and Hailey Perry
Chapter Display Team: 3rd place – Brianna Harris, Luke Dimel, and Luke Reese
SkillsUSA Regionals 2024
Job Skill Demonstration Open: Anna Cadle, Early Childhood Education – 1st place
Crime Scene Investigation: Beth Watson, Madi Deck, Reggie McCarley, Criminal Justice – 1st place
Nail Care: Olivia Conrad, Cosmetology – 2nd place
Esthetics: Krista Cremeans, Cosmetology – 3rd place
TeamWorks: Connor McWilliams, Bryce Lambert, Katie Morris, Dee Edwards, Commercial Carpentry – 3rd place
First Aid-CPR: Brynna Hickman, Diversified Health Occuptions – 1st place
Business Professionals of America (BPA) – http://www.bpa.org/ – Business Professionals of America is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration and other related career fields. Students in the Medical Office Assistant program at Buckeye Hills are enrolled in BPA.
BPA Nationals 2023
Health Administration Procedures: 2nd place – Chloe Nix
SQL Database Fundamentals: Top Ten – Ryan Davis
BPA State 2024
Medical Administration Procedures: 1st place – Chloe Nix; 4th place – Emma Carter
Medical Coding: 4th place – Nick Carter
Legal Office Procedures: 7th place – Leah Polcyn
C## Programming, IT Specialist Sofware Development: 6th place – Mason Angles
Server Administration Using Microsoft: 5th place – Chase Brannen
Parliamentary Procedure Team: 6th place – Alexis Cook, Aaren Edwards, Skyla Fife, Maggie Lambert, Brooklyn McGowan, Xzavior Riches, Wyatt Stabler, Elisa Unroe
BPA Torch Awards 2024
Torch Awards are earned as students accumulate points for participation in seven different categories of activities: Leadership; Service; Cooperation; Knowledge; Friendship; Love, Hope and Faith; and Patriotism. Students then submit a Torch Resume of Activities that is reviewed and awarded an Executive, Diplomat, Statesman, or Ambassador Torch Award certificate.Statesman Torch Awards: Emma Carter, Valey Coleman, Havanah Grube, Nick Hall, and Kaitlyn Walters.
The National FFA Organization – https://www.ffa.org/home – FFA is the premier youth development organization for agricultural education students that provides life-changing experiences for its members. Those experiences are driven by a strong mission and a compelling vision. Students in the Agricultural & Diesel Mechanics program at Buckeye Hills are enrolled in FFA.