March 13, 2025 – Crown Point – Crown Point High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter recently showcased its talent at the State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, held March 9–11. The event brought together 1,379 delegates from across Indiana to compete in business, finance, technology, marketing, and health administration skills competitions. In addition to competing, students attended leadership seminars and were recognized for their achievements in community service, Torch Awards, and competitive events.

A highlight of the conference was the election of new state officers, where Crown Point High School continued its streak of leadership excellence. For the 2025–2026 school year, Mason Erbini will serve as the Indiana BPA Region 1 President, marking the fourth consecutive year a CPHS student has held this position. Additionally, Panagiotis Mattingly was elected as President of Indiana BPA, succeeding CPHS’s own Miles Warren. This achievement makes it the second consecutive year CPHS has produced a state-level president.  Further showcasing their creativity, Jake Baumann won the prestigious pin design contest, meaning his design will be traded by competitors across Indiana at the National Leadership Conference (NLC).

A total of 72 CPHS students competed at the state conference, participating individually and in teams across a wide range of events, including:

• Business & Finance: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Financial Analysis, Personal Financial Management, Economic Research
• Technology & Programming: C++ & Python Programming, Computer Network Technology, Computer Security, Computer Modeling, Device Configuration and Troubleshooting, Word Processing and Spreadsheet Applications
• Media & Design: Broadcast News Production, Digital Media Production, Computer Animation, Graphic Design Promotion, Podcast Production, Visual Design Team, Video Production, User Experience Design
• Marketing & Entrepreneurship: Global Marketing, Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship
• Professional Skills & Leadership: Administrative Support, Interview Skills, Prepared Speech, Ethics & Professionalism, Human Resource Management, Parliamentary Procedure Team
• Health Administration: Health Research Presentation, Health Insurance & Billing, Medical Coding

Looking ahead, 28 students will advance to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, May 7–11. Additionally, Miles Warren will campaign for a position on the 2025–2026 BPA Executive Council as he completes his tenure as Indiana BPA President.

“I am incredibly proud of their determination and strong team spirit. They are truly shaping themselves into the business leaders of tomorrow,” said Mary Bachnak, BPA Advisor and teacher.  CPHS’s BPA chapter remains committed to excellence and looks forward to continuing its legacy of success.

Story submitted by BPA Advisor Mary Bachnak.