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All FIVE Teams Competed At The High School BBQ Inc. - HSBBQ Rockwall Regional
On Saturday, all FIVE teams competed at the High School BBQ Inc. - HSBBQ Rockwall Regional. Not only did they face off against teams from across the state, they also went toe to toe with Mother Nature. We cannot express how proud we are of these Pitmasters. Facing weather, equipment issues and pauses in the cook due to the elements, EVERY team secured a spot at the State Championships in April.
The Manufacturing Students At The GBCCA Demonstrated The Skills They Learned On The CNC And Laser Machines
Manufacturing students at the GBCCA demonstrated the skills they learned on the CNC and Laser machines to make charcuterie boards for the Rockwall ISD School Board members.
EMT Students Practice Essential Lifesaving Skills
EMT students at Gene Burton College & Career Academy had the unique opportunity to use the Rockwall ISD aquatic center for hands-on water rescue training. This session allowed them to practice essential lifesaving skills, including patient extrication, spinal immobilization in water, and teamwork in aquatic emergencies. By incorporating real-world scenarios, our students gain practical experience that prepares them for future emergency situations.
GBCCA DECA Attends State Career Development Conference; Four State Finalists And One Advancing To Internationals!
Twenty-one competitors from the GBCCA DECA chapter joined 6,600 business, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship students at the State career development conference. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded for their individual ability and achievement at the State level:
State Finalist and International Alternate:
Grace Sandoval (RHHS, Senior) - Food Marketing Series
Katelyn Bui (RHS, Junior) - Marketing Management Team Decision Making
Isabelle King (RHS, Junior) - Marketing Management Team Decision Making
State Finalist and International Qualifier:
Carter Brown (RHHS, Junior) - Business Services Marketing Series
The Law & Order Students Competed In Houston
On February the 22nd, the Law & Order students traveled to Houston Texas to compete in the TXPSTA (Texas Public Service Teacher Association) State Competition. All of the students worked really hard to get to this level. It was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen, with almost five hundred competitors. However, several of our students were able to come out on top.
GBCCA Accounting Students Competed At The High School Invitational
Both Rockwall ISD teams performed amazingly!
Rockwall High’s team took the 1st place team win along with individual members winning 1st, 5th and 6th. Rockwall Heath members took 2nd and 3rd place.
Congratulations to all!
Pictured Left to Right: Addison Ortega (RHHS -3rd), Brooklyn Allis (RHHS – 2nd), Sierra Fathke (RHS – 1st), Karalee Campos (RHS – 6th) and Cassidy Clinger (RHS – 5th)
GBCCA Education And Training FCCLA Chapter Achieved An Incredible Milestone
The Gene Burton College and Career Academy Education and Training FCCLA chapter has achieved an incredible milestone at the recent regional competition, with all nine of our competitors advancing to the highly anticipated state competition!
The Rotary Club Shines A Spotlight On A GBCCA Student
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![Graphic Design Students Get A Behind-the-Scenes Look at TRG Advertising Firm in Deep Ellum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745353889/rockwallisdcom/zukwbxeii62fq3bmijxw/GraphicDesignStudents20253.jpg","width":2200}])
A group of Mrs. Amos’ Practicum of Graphic Design students had the opportunity to step inside the creative world of advertising during a special visit to TRG, a renowned advertising firm located in the heart of Deep Ellum, Texas.
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Our incredible Rockwall ISD EMT and Disaster Response students successfully completed their CERT Disaster Drill, showcasing real-world skills in search and rescue, triage, and teamwork.
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Today, Mrs. Werth's Health Science II Seniors in Med Practicum were celebrated in class! Each student received a peer-voted award inspired by iconic medical professionals—both real and fictional.
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5 GBCCA students, representing both Rockwall and Rockwall Heath, placed at the District 11 competition.
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Yesterday kicked off the 2025 Rockwall Youth Fair with the Ag Mechanics show. We had quite the turnout and had some great projects made by our FFA members.
![The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) At The Dr. Gene Burton College And Career Academy Partnered With Women In Need]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743176419/rockwallisdcom/g9kbbqf2fmmrp3ubmd7a/NTHSWomenInNeed2025Final.png","width":2000}])
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy partnered with Women in Need in Rockwall for their Spring Service Project.
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March Students Of The Month
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Twenty Business Professionals of America (BPA) members, representing the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy (GBCCA), earned invitations to the National Leadership Conference (NLC), to be held from May 7th to May 11th in Orlando, Florida.
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Yesterday, our Seniors in Mrs. Werth's course hosted a free EKG clinic for district and city employees as part of their certification requirements.
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GBCCA DECA Attends State Career Development Conference; Four State Finalists and One Advancing to Internationals
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