Newton Students Headed to BPA Nationals

Business Professionals of America club members from Newton High School qualify for national competition.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:54pm

Several students from Newton High School's Business Professionals of America (BPA) club have qualified to compete at the national BPA competition in May. The club provides students with opportunities to develop business and leadership skills through various events and competitions.

Why it matters

Participation in BPA allows Newton students to gain valuable real-world experience and skills that can help prepare them for future careers. Qualifying for the national competition is a significant achievement that showcases the hard work and talent of these young professionals.

The details

The Newton High School BPA club will be sending several students to the national competition in May after they placed highly in regional and state-level events. The students qualified in a variety of categories, including business presentations, computer programming, and financial analysis. The club's advisor, Dayali Sanchez, noted that BPA gives students many opportunities to develop important skills.

  • The national BPA competition will take place in May 2026.
  • Newton High School students qualified for nationals after placing well in regional and state-level events earlier this year.

The players

Dayali Sanchez

The advisor for the Newton High School Business Professionals of America club.

Newton High School

A public high school located in Newton, Kansas that has a successful BPA club.

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What they’re saying

“What Dayali Sanchez likes about Business Professionals of America is it gives her a lot of opportunities.”

— Dayali Sanchez, BPA Club Advisor

The takeaway

The achievements of the Newton High School BPA club demonstrate the value of extracurricular programs that allow students to develop real-world business and leadership skills. Qualifying for the national competition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these young professionals.