FBLA Students Place in State

FBLA Students Place in State
Front Row (L to R):  Kaeli Wates, Maggie Figueroa, Shelby Collier, Jamarr McCain Back Row (L to R):  Antonia Adams, Arturo Pineda, Trevor Morris
Front Row (L to R): Kaeli Wates, Maggie Figueroa, Shelby Collier, Jamarr McCain
Back Row (L to R): Antonia Adams, Arturo Pineda, Trevor Morris

On April 11th seven FBLA members traveled to North Charleston for the FBLA State Leadership Conference.  Over 1,000 members and advisers were present for the conference.  Students attended workshops and competed against students from around the state on Friday and Saturday.  All students placed in their event and did an excellent job of representing Strom Thurmond Career Center.

Strom Thurmond’s Chapter was recognized and awarded the Gold Seal Chapter, top 5 of 72 chapters and a membership award for Division II.

Congratulations to the following winners:

1st Place Winners

Antonia Adams – Public Speaking II

Trevor Morris – Sports Management

2rd Place Winners

Shelby Collier – Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Jamarr McCain – Public Speaking I

3rd Place Winners

Maggie Figueroa & Kaeli Wates – Emerging Business Issues

4th Place Winner

Arturo Pineda – Impromptu Speaking

First and second place winners are eligible to attend National Competition in Anaheim, CA in June.