South Dearborn HS Student Advances To Business Professionals of America National Competition

Congratulations to Rylee Thies and good luck at the National Competition.

(Aurora, Ind.) - A South Dearborn High School student is taking advantage of an opportunity to grow professionally. 

Rylee Thies placed sixth in Health Administration and Procedures at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference on March 7. 

Thies will advance to the Business Professionals of America National Competition in April. 

Business Professionals of America helps students enhance their participation in professional, civic, service and social endeavors. Members participate in activities to accomplish goals of self-improvement, leadership development, professionalism, community service, career development, public relations, student cooperation and safety and health.

For more information, visit About Us - Business Professionals of America (bpa.org).

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