Organizations & Awards

SkillsUSAhttps://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 Models 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 2023

Occupational Health – Multi: 1st place – Daniel Priddy and Logan Dummitt
Chapter Display Team: 3rd place – Taylor Rose, Hunter Crosby, and MacKenzie Townsend
Community Service Team: 2nd place – Dezirae Robinson, Lainey McFann, and Sarah Martin
American Spirit Team: 1st place – Taylor Whealdon, Brook Evans, and Brock Wilbur
Crime Scene Investigation Team: 2nd place – Madison Deck, Bethany Watson, and Alexis McCarley
Plumbing: 2nd place – Peyton Hill

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 2023

Health Administration Procedures: 1st place – Chloe Nix*; 4th place – Emma Carter*
Basic Office Procedures: 4th place – Nick Hall*
SQL Database: 4th place -Ryan Davis*; Top 10 – Kody Jeffries
Windows Server Administration: Top 10 – Connor Norris
Legal Office Procedures: Top 10 – Leah Polcyn
Parliamentary Procedure Team: Top 10 – Valey Coleman, Jenny Collins, Madison Tripp, Chelsey Jenkins, Kaitlyn Walters, Patrick Gibson, Wyatt Stalder, and Hannah Ehman

*Will advance to the 2023 BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California in April.

BPA Torch Awards 2023

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.Diplomat Torch Awards: Lacie Brenner, Emma Carter, Claire Chenault, Valey Coleman, Alexis Gamble, Nick Hall, Hannah Travis, and Kaitlyn Walters.

The National FFA Organizationhttps://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.