KMS BPA students bring home national honors from Leadership Conference

KMS Schools has plenty to celebrate after a strong showing at the BPA National Leadership Conference. KMS BPA students returned home with medals, trophies and national recognition, giving the Fighting Saints community another reason to be proud of its student leaders and competitors.

Among the top finishes, the Middle Level Administrative Support Team of Gabe Lesteberg, Jayden Reyes, Erick Herrera Castillo and Caden Anderson earned third place nationally. The Computer Animation Team of Wyatt Dahline, Josh Landeros Reyes and Paulina V. Lopez also turned in an impressive performance, finishing ninth against top competition from across the country.

Caden Anderson stood out in individual events as well, placing seventh in Computer Literacy out of 186 competitors and 12th in Business Communication out of 260. Those results highlighted both consistency and high-level preparation on one of BPA’s biggest stages.

KMS students also added to the program’s success through industry certification achievements. Wyatt Dahline earned the PowerPoint Specialist Microsoft Office 21IC3 Global Standard Level 1 certification, and Cade Anderson and Iziel Htoo also passed the test. Those accomplishments reflect the practical skills students are building alongside their competition experience.

The national results showcase the hard work of KMS BPA students and the continued strength of the program. From top team finishes to individual honors and certification success, the Fighting Saints represented KMS Schools with energy, skill and pride at the National Leadership Conference.