The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club competed in the second and final part of their regional competition on Mar. 8 for a chance to compete at states on Apr. 6.
The first phase of regionals, involved taking a test on select business topics. The second phase required participants to give presentations in front of a panel of judges to try and earn a spot at states.
“We have a pretty solid foundation of students who are passionate about business in general and want to pursue business as a career option,” FBLA sponsor Rebekah Glasbrenner said.
The chapter finished regionals with 28 members within the top three for their specific topic. FBLA chapter president and senior Brenda Henriquez received second place.
“I hope to improve at states,” Henriquez said. “I believe the Marshall chapter had a positive turnout at Regionals. We have many dedicated members who work hard and our regional outcomes demonstrated that.”
Some participants also opted to apply for a position on the Northern Virginia FBLA Panel. Out of the three available jobs: president, vice-president and secretary; junior Tenzin Gonshar won the position of secretary after giving her speech to the entirety of regional participants.
“Getting the opportunity and actually being the regional FBLA secretary is really cool because I am passionate about business so this is one of my first steps in involving myself in the business world,” Gonshar said.
2018-04-03