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October 2001
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STUDENTS REPRESENT BCTC AT NATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION

Students from BCTC competed in national student leadership conferences this summer and faired very well with gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Three student members of BCTC's Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in the national leadership conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All three students are enrolled in the Occupational Child Development program at BCTC's West Campus.

Josephine Goodling, a junior at Wyomissing Area High School, and Amber Williams, a junior at Fleetwood Area High School, captured first place honors for their Chapter Showcase Manual - Team event. Kristy Godoy, a senior at Daniel Boone Area High School, took a silver medal for Chapter Showcase Display. Godoy won a silver medal in the same category in the state competition last spring.

Thirteen students from BCTC's Dental Occupations and Health Occupations programs traveled to Anaheim, California to compete in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) National Conference. The conference provided opportunities for the students to develop personal growth, friendship, and leadership skills.

Three Boyertown Area High School students from BCTC's Dental Occupations program at the East Campus captured second and third standings. Ashlee Stone, a senior, placed second in Dental Assisting. She placed first in the state competition. Ashley Reifsnyder, a junior, took third in Dental Laboratory Technology. At the state competition in Lancaster, Reifsnyder placed first. Nichole Davenport, a junior, took home third place in the category of Extemporaneous Health Display. Davenport had three hours to design and complete a poster based on a concept presented to her at the start of the competition. Victoria Ohlinger, a senior at Conrad Weiser Area High School, was among the top ten in the Speaking Skills contest. Pennsylvania students earned a total of four medals at the National Conference; three of the medals were awarded to BCTC students.