From March 8-11, 2025, eleven dedicated students from Conrad High School showcased their skills at the Montana State Business Professionals of America (BPA) Conference.
A major highlight of the event was Lily Bingaman being elected as the 2025-2026 Montana BPA State Secretary. She will represent Montana at the National Leadership Conference and lead the Montana delegation at Nationals.
Additionally, Hanna Suganob completed her successful term as the 2024-2025 BPA State Secretary.
Several CHS students also received prestigious BPA Torch Awards. The BPA (Business Professionals of America) Torch Awards Program recognized students for their professionalism and leadership by encouraging participation in activities that develop leadership, service, and recognizes outstanding members at various levels.
Statesman Torch Award – Annie Baliko & Lily Bingaman
Ambassador Torch Award – Hanna Suganob (to be awarded at Nationals)
The Conrad BPA Chapter demonstrated their commitment to service by donating $474.50 to Special Olympics through the Special Dots program, supporting a great cause while fostering inclusivity.
National Qualifiers 🎉
The following students placed in the top five in their events and have qualified for Nationals:
4th Place – Interview Skills 🏅 Annie Baliko (Attending Nationals)
5th Place – Database Applications 🏅 Reece Taylor (Attending Nationals)
Top 10 Placements
6th Place – Database Applications 🏅 Bethany Heinen
8th Place – Database Applications 🏅 Nolan Seidler
9th Place – Presentation Team 🏅 Lily Bingaman & Kyron Alford
9th Place – Small Business Management Team 🏅 Nolan Seidler, Lily Bingaman & Kyron Alford
10th Place – Entrepreneurship 🏅 Nolan Seidler
Top 20 Placements
13th Place – Digital Marketing Concepts 🏅 Bethany Heinen
16th Place – Legal Office Procedures 🏅 Bethany Heinen
17th Place – Integrated Office Applications 🏅 Hannah Greer
18th Place – Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications 🏅 Weston Orcutt
20th Place – Meeting and Event Planning 🏅 Kaely Baney
Top 30 Placements
22nd Place – Parliamentary Procedures 🏅 Kyron Alford
22nd Place – Advanced Spreadsheet Applications 🏅 Reece Taylor
22nd Place – Health Administration Procedures 🏅 Bethany Heinen
23rd Place – Parliamentary Procedures 🏅 Lily Bingaman
27th Place – Basic Office Systems and Procedures 🏅 Reece Taylor
30th Place – Advanced Office Systems and Procedures 🏅 Hannah Greer
Top 50 Placements
32nd Place – Legal Office Procedures 🏅 Sinda Gange
35th Place – Management, Marketing & Human Resource Concepts 🏅 Lily Bingaman
40th Place – Meeting and Event Planning 🏅 Bethany Heinen
43rd Place – Health Administration Concepts 🏅 Bethany Heinen
46th Place – Business Law & Ethics 🏅 Sinda Gange
46th Place – Financial Math & Analysis Concepts 🏅 Nolan Seidler
49th Place – Digital Communication & Design Concepts 🏅 Lily Bingaman
Competed in the Following Events
Though placement results were unknown for the following events, CHS students proudly competed in:
Advanced Interview Skills – Lily Bingaman & Kyron Alford
Interview Skills – Weston Orcutt
Database Applications – Weston Orcutt
Prepared Speech – Annie Baliko & Hanna Suganob
A Huge Thank You to Our Coaches!
Our students success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and guidance of coaches Amy Chambers and Monica Tomayer.
Congratulations to all CHS BPA competitors! 🏆🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership are truly inspiring.