SANDPOINT — Thirteen Sandpoint High School students traveled to Boise State University recently to compete in the Business Professionals of America state competition.

Led by SHS instructors Alex Gray and Melinda Nieman, the group brought home 12 awards total, sweeping the top three awards in computer security, networking, and PC servicing. They also brought home one each in advanced spreadsheets and database and a top ten position in fundamental spreadsheet applications.

“It's very exciting to see students who are passionate about their future,” Gray said. “Students in my program have the professional skills to be successful regardless of their career choice.”

Awards are as follows:

Computer Security

First Place: Reilly Wolfe, grade 12

Second Place: Jacob Jackson, grade 12

Third Place: Alex VanCorbach, grade 11

Networking

First Place: Ronald Korn, grade 11

Second Place: Jacob Jackson, grade 12

Third Place: Reilly Wolfe, grade 12

PC Servicing

First Place: Zach Gillenwater, grade 12

Second Place: Ronald Korn, grade 11

Third Place: Alex VanCorbach, grade 11

Tina Grimes won second in both the advanced spreadsheets and database competitions and Avery Woodward got in the top ten for fundamental spreadsheet applications.

Students who placed in top five positions earned a spot at the national competition in Orlando, Florida on May 10-14.

Amanda Wikoff is editor in chief of the Sandpoint High School Cedar Post.