Ten outstanding BPSTIL students recently represented Louisiana at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta. To even qualify, each of them had to earn gold at the state level—a remarkable achievement in itself.

The experience they gained was truly invaluable. From competing on a national stage to networking with peers from across the country, these students walked away with sharpened skills, new friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.

But their impact didn’t stop at competition. The entire team took part in a community service project, building bicycles for underprivileged children in the Atlanta area—proving that leadership is about heart as much as it is about skill.

Join Bossier Schools in celebrating these incredible students:

Destiny O’Neal – Firefighting
Julie Rippetoe – Cabinetmaking | State Officer
Lucinda Palma – Video Production | State Officer
Colton Surmick – Video Production
Sarah Jordan – Medical Assisting
Arley Martinez – Nursing Assistant
Quinton Hodge – First Aid/CPR | State Officer
Serenity Hartwell – Health Occupations Portfolio | State Officer
Taylor Becker – Medical Terminology
Valente Jasso – Barbering

Bossier Schools expressed pride in its students, praising them for representing BPSTIL and Bossier Schools with excellence.