Students in the CAPS Teaching Careers program competed in the Missouri Educators Rising State Conference on Wednesday, March 4.
A total of 13 students from the chapter competed, and nine went home with medals, qualifying for the National Competition June 18-21 in Washington D.C.
The state medalists were:
*Fifth place chapter competition - Inside Our Schools: Sarah Becszlko, Mia Harting, Sophia Olszowka and Maria Ruth.
*Tie for fifth place Job Interview: Abigail Neely and Paige Whittall.
*Fifth place Impromptu Speaking: Richard Hutson
*Fourth place Impromptu Speaking: Maria Ruth
*Third place Children's Lit Pre-K: Nicole Brinker and Kamryn Miller
*Third place Public Speaking: Lauren Hoerstkamp
Photos from the Teaching Careers students at the Missouri Educators Rising State Conference are below.