LEWISTON, ID – Students from Sacajawea Middle School showcased their business and leadership skills at the 2025 Idaho State Leadership Conference for Business Professionals of America (BPA), held March 3-5 at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Competing against peers from across the state, the students earned top placements in a variety of business-related events, demonstrating their expertise in finance, marketing, technology, and communication.
Several Sacajawea Middle School students placed in multiple categories, highlighting their proficiency in key business concepts:
Business Math Concepts
1st – Sydney Bagley
2nd – Luka Raykovich
3rd – Hayden Smith
Computer Literacy Concepts
1st – Luka Raykovich
2nd – Livia Bartschi
3rd – Kendall Krisher
Graphic Design Promotion
1st – Luka Raykovich
Video Production Team
1st – Luka Raykovich and Hayden Smith
Business Communication Skills Concepts
1st – Livia Bartschi
2nd – Luka Raykovich
3rd – Sydney Bagley
4th – Kendall Krisher
5th – Hayden Smith
Business Fundamentals Concepts
1st – Livia Bartschi
2nd – Kendall Krisher
3rd – Sydney Bagley
4th – Luka Raykovich
5th – Hayden Smith
Entrepreneurship Exploration
1st – Sydney Bagley
Presentation Team
1st Livia Bartschi and Kendall Krisher
Prepared Speech
2nd – Hayden Smith
Extemporaneous Speech
1st – Sydney Bagley
Beyond the competitions, the conference provided opportunities for students to engage in leadership development sessions, participate in workshops, and network with industry professionals, further enhancing their business knowledge and career readiness.
Business Professionals of America is a national organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in business and leadership through educational programs, competitive events, and professional networking opportunities. The success of the Sacajawea Middle School chapter at this year’s conference underscores the importance of these programs in fostering future business leaders.
