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Great job representing HPTC DECA Tucker!

🚀 Last week, the newly elected state officers from all seven student organizations came together for an incredible experience at CareerTech University!

Over two days, these outstanding individuals immersed themselves in learning everything has to offer and focused on sharpening their leadership skills with their respective teams.

This intensive training not only enhanced their understanding of CareerTech but also equipped them with the confidence and competence to make a significant impact in their organizations and beyond.

We are incredibly proud of the progress our 2024-2025 State Officers have made and are excited about the big things that lie ahead. Stay tuned as they apply their newfound skills and take their organizations to new heights!

Be sure to follow their fan pages for up-to-date information! ⬇️
Oklahoma Business Professionals of America
Oklahoma FCCLA
Oklahoma TSA
Oklahoma HOSA
Oklahoma FFA Association
Oklahoma DECA
SkillsUSA Oklahoma and SkillsUSA Oklahoma Alumni and Friends

Tucker and all the other Career Tech officers attended Career Tech University this week at Sequoyah State Park. Tucker was learning about his duties as Oklahoma Collegiate DECA State President and enjoying leadership activities.

Just a reminder about Wednesday. If you need your resume, let me know and come by Tuesday and we can print some off!

Woodward Graduation. Congratulations Bella, Jane, Sarai, Derrek, Hayden, Cade and Micha! We are very proud of all of you!

For any of you looking for a job.

Fort Supply Awards Assembly. Congratulations Claire and Brooke!

Fargo-Gage Graduation. Congratulations Tucker, Will and Treavon!

We did this much later in the year then normal but this year seems to have flown by. Here are the food trucks and menus for this year.

Congratulations Derrek!

We found out Aaliyah earned 4th in both Prepared Speech and Parliamentary Procedures! Great job Aaliyah! We are so proud of you!

BPA NLC Day 5. We enjoyed our last day in Chicago seeing Buckingham Fountain and walking around. Aaliyah made it on stage as a finalist in both Parliamentary Procedures and Prepared Speech! We celebrated with sushi and ice cream! So proud of her!

BPA NLC Day 4 - Chapter Awards. Our chapter won Chapter Award of Excellence and Community Service Achievement Awards for both Secondary and Post Secondary. Tucker West and William Graves were recognized for their Ambassador Torch Awards and Certified Student Program. So proud of our HPTC BPA chapter! Aaliyah also took Mrs McDowell out to Texas Roadhouse for Mother’s Day! Tomorrow is individual awards! Good luck Aaliyah!

Day 3 of BPA NLC. Aaliyah spent the morning testing and competed in her Prepared Speech contest this afternoon. Mrs McDowell spent the day in meetings and administrating a competition. This evening we got a Chicago Style Hot Dog and went to Hard Rock Cafe.

BPA NLC Day 2. It was a beautiful day in Chicago! We enjoyed Navy Pier, Millennial Park, Willis Tower, Deep Dish Pizza and many other sites. We also had our Oklahoma State Meeting and Opening Session. Tomorrow will be full of testing and competition.

Day 1 BPA Nationals. Not exactly what we had planned but we finally made it to Chicago! Spent most of our time in the OKC airport. Looking forward to competition, meetings, awards sessions and exploring The Windy City.

Some of the completers with their completion certificates. Some have already finished and left.

23-24 Completers are:

Digital Marketing Specialist
Claire Chance (Fort Supply)
Treavon Coffey (Fargo/Gage)
Jace Harland (Buffalo)
Nicholas Martin (Adult)
Anna Shearmire (Adult)
Aaliyah Lloyd (Adult)
Jane Madara (Woodward)

Medical Office Assistant
William Graves (Fargo/Gage)
Cade Osborn (Woodward)

Executive Administrative
Brooke Presley (Fort Supply)

Small Business Entrepreneur
Francisco Rivera (Adult)

Certified Insurance Representative
Roper Love (Adult)

Congratulations to all!

HPTC Fun Day 2024! We all had a great time!

Congratulations BAM class!

So proud of HPTC BAM!

Claire and Ryleigh both received Competency at DECA ICDC! They received their DECA Seals for all their hard work. HPTC is very proud of both of you! We also had to go to In-N-Out Burger since we were in California.

DECA ICDC Day 4. Long long day full of competitions and DECA Night at Universal Studios. In the morning is 1st awards session, finals and Grand Awards in the evening. We are exhausted but having a great time!

Congratulations to the May Students of the Month: Erick Contreras and Claire Chance!!

Erick Contreras is an adult auto student from Seiling. Erick says that the Auto Program has taught him how to complete repairs the right way and has guided him on how to be more professional and responsible in his job. His favorite aspect of High Plains is the auto shop because it is his place to work and develop new skills and a place that has developed close friendships as well. Erick’s main goal is to become a Mopar Chrysler technician and later open his own business as a mechanic.

Claire Chance is a senior from Fort Supply School and is in the Business and Marketing program. She says that High Plains has greatly enhanced her confidence and ability to speak publicly. She has learned more about the business side of the world and it has prepared her for her future at college. She has enjoyed her time at High Plains mostly because of the people that she has met, including her classmates, teacher, and various people she’s met within DECA competitions. After high school, Claire is going to attend OSU and major in animal science, then attend vet school. After getting a degree, she plans to open and work at her own vet clinic in a rural location.

DECA ICDC Day 3. Not as many pictures today as we were busy working and testing. We had fun at Downtown Disney this evening.

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DECA ICDC Day 2. Meetings, beach, Oklahoma State Meeting, Opening Session and Food Truck night. Claire and Ryleigh are having a great time meeting new people and trading pins (and hats). Tomorrow is testing day!

DECA ICDC Day 1. Travel day! We made it to Anaheim! Ryleigh and Claire are having a great time in California!