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CHS students attending the State FBLA Convention were, front row (L-R): Korbyn Zieman, Cyrena Kuss, Juliet Davis, Kelsi Neuman, Rowan Jess, Josie House and Briley Carr. Middle row: Sierra Friedt, Sophie Garr, Sydney Friedt, Madison Johnson, Haley Wolsky, Mya Schroeder, Allison Jarrett, Kacie Rexin, Molly Hansen, Nela McKibben, Harper Kollman and Calleigh Hewitt. Back row: Charles Jorgensen, Edyn Hoornaert, Ashley Lindberg, Kenadie Pazdernik, Jazmyn Ybarra, Kendall Kovar, Hudson Topp, Braden Kruse, Luke Page, Jack Erickson, Hudson Schmitz, Kael Kovar, Grady Shipman, Aaron Neumiller, Logan Weninger, Josh Bickett, Jake Otto, Jack Paulson, Hayden Somsen and Maxim Ciubotareanu. (Courtesy photo)
Members of the Carrington Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the 56th annual North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference April 2 - 4, 2023.
Over 60 FBLA chapters from across the state participated in this conference, connecting approximately 1,150 middle and high school students to test business skills against their peers from around the state.
The most exciting aspect of the conference is the competitive events program. Students have the opportunity to test the business skills they've learned in the classroom in a variety of individual, team, and chapter events. Students can enter events such as accounting, computer applications, public speaking, job interview, website design, or business ethics.
The culmination of the competitive events program is the awards ceremony where winners are recognized for their accomplishments, and we find out who will represent North Dakota at the National Leadership Conference this summer. In addition to the competitive events program, students had the opportunity to attend workshops, vote for the 2023-24 state officer team, and network with members from around the state.
This year, members also had the opportunity to hear from keynote speaker, Brooks Harper, with his keynote "Turning Learning into Earning" showing students how academic success, relationships, leadership opportunities and digital citizenship impacts their college and career options and future earning potential.
Carrington FBLA Chapter had thirty-one students place in the Top 10 at the state conference. Twenty-three of those students move onto the National Leadership Conference this summer in Atlanta, Georgia, with top 4 places (top 2 for middle school members).
Luke Page and Hudson Topp are State Champions in Sales Presentation; Sierra Friedt, Edyn Hoornaert, and Kenadie Pazdernik are State Champions in Introduction to Social Media Strategies; Kendall Kovar is a State Champion in Introduction to Business Presentation; Calleigh Hewitt is State Champion in Career Exploration; Allison Jarrett, Kael Kovar, and Mya Schroder placed 2nd in Social Media Strategies; Logan Weninger placed 2nd in Sports and Entertainment Management; Josh Bickett, Kendall Kovar, and Jazmyn Ybarra placed 2nd in Introduction to Social Media Strategy; Rowan Jess and Nela McKibben placed 2nd in Introduction to Business Presentation; Juliet Davis and Kelsi Neuman placed 2nd in Publication Design; Kacie Rexin placed 2nd in Business Communication; Molly Hansen and Kacie Rexin placed 3rd in Sales Presentation; Sydney Friedt, Sophie Garr, and Madison Johnson placed 3rd in Broadcast Journalism; Briley Carr placed 3rd in Elevator Speech; Charles Jorgensen placed 3rd in Exploring Economics; Briley Carr and Josie House placed 3rd in Multimedia and Website Development; Sierra Friedt placed 4th in Introduction to Business Communication; Ashley Lindberg placed 4th in Impromptu Speaking; Jack Erickson, Hudson Schmitz, and Haley Wolsky placed 5th in Broadcast Journalism; Maxim Ciubotareanu placed 5th in Introduction to Business Concepts; Braden Kruse placed 6th in Computer Problem Solving; Josh Bickett placed 7th in Introduction to Business Communication; Jack Erickson placed 10th in Business Communication.
Juliet Davis was elected the 2023-2024 State FBLA Region IV Vice President. The Carrington chapter has held a state officer position for the last nine years; Juliet being elected Vice President makes it eleven.
FBLA is a professional organization for students interested in pursuing business careers. This year's theme of "One Association for Service, Education & Progress" reflects the goals of FBLA members, some of the best and brightest of today's young people. The mission of FBLA is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. To learn more, visit FBLA's website at http://www.fbla.org, ND FBLA's website at http://www.nd-fbla.org or visit us on Facebook at ND FBLA or Instagram at northdakotafbla.
