67 Northern Bedford FBLA Students Qualify for States in April

On Jan.19, Northern Bedford students in the Future Business Leaders of America attended the Region 5 Leadership Conference at Saint Francis University. Members participated in workshops lead by Saint Francis students and faculty as well as FBLA meetings. This year, 70 members competed in a range of competitive events, with 67 qualifying for state competition at the Hershey Lodge from April 17-19. Sophomore Avery Aungst was voted as Region 5 vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Northern Bedford FBLA is advised by Garry Black and Hannah Hutzell.

Results from the conference:

• First place – Allison O'Neal: Accounting II; Evan Coffey, Aiden Wadel, Collin Yeatts: Business Ethics; Devin Lamont and Madison Straight: Graphic Design; Emily Heck, Halle Lingenfelter, Hailey Bollman: Hospitality and Event Management; Emilee Sherlock: Impromptu Speaking; Elisa Camenga: Introduction to Financial Math; Bryson Free: Introduction to Marketing Concepts; Savanna Hershberger: Introduction to Public Speaking; Avery Aungst, Aleah Loose, Jaylyn Resh: Introduction to Social Media Strategies; Emma Clark, Lydia Ritchey, Emily Green, Aden Jones, Jackie Clevenger: Parliamentary Procedures; Ava Whisker: Public Speaking; Reece Musselman, Tyler Paris, Kaden Norwood: Sales Presentation; Miranda Clark, Reaghan Grimes, Addison Love: Social Media Strategies

• Second place – Noah Kochera: Advertising; Emalee Bowser, Shelby Dively, Olivia Helsel: Broadcast Journalism; Alexis Donaldson: Business Communication; Lydia Koontz: Business Law; Jacob Sensenig: Client Service; Mason Steele: Impromptu Speaking; Ben Gable, Eion Snider, Drew Childers: International Business; Max Gochnour: Introduction to Business Communication; Ava Helsel, Chloe Weidemann, Alyssa Yeatts: Introduction to Business Presentation; Eli Cherry: Job Interview; River Troutman, Noah Hinkle, D'Angelo Wojcik, Adam Berry, Hunter Kagarise: Parliamentary Procedure; Chase Imes, Myah Douglas, Halle Baker: Sales Presentation

• Third place – Rece Dibert, Aaron Conley, Aaron Bowers: Broadcast Journalism; Help Desk: Katelyn Snyder; Gracie Westphal: Introduction to Business Concepts; Addison Arcq, Alaina Sipes: Marketing; Adam Crooks: Supply Chain Management

• Fourth Place – Jackson Miller: Computer Problem Solving; Joey O'Brian- Introduction to Business Procedures

The following students have been announced as state finalists in their events and will compete in the final round during the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference:

• Sierra Griffith – Electronic Career Portfolio

• Carrie Weist –Electronic Career Portfolio

• Wesley Horsh, Vaughn Schleinkofer, Nolin Snider – Public Service Announcement

• Mariah Hall, Ebbie Berry, Leah Swanseen – E-Business.