The LHS chapter of Business Professionals of America sent 22 members to regional competition Jan. 20 at Lewis-Clark State College. The 278 members of BPA Region II attended the competition to determine if they qualified for state.
  From LHS 19 students qualified for state. Six LHS students placed first including Ryan Rapier and Connor Turpin in website design; Jasmine Boyer, Jenifer Kobelt and Victoria Sabo in administrative support; and  RaeAnn Kirk in payroll accounting.
  “Placing first was so rewarding because we put a lot of work into our events because they’re events we care about,” said senior Jenifer Kobelt. “It was really rewarding to see it pay off.”
  According to Kobelt, the time put into preparing for each event varies but her team’s event preparation was around 30 hours during two weeks.
  “I have gained confidence, memories and a better understanding of the professional world due to BPA,” said Kobelt
  “Lewiston was well represented,” said Jennifer Stubbers, Lewiston BPA adviser. “I am so proud of these kids!”
  State competition takes place in Boise, March 8-11, and nationals take place in Orlando, May 10-14.