The Chadron High Future Business Leaders of America attended the annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney, NE on April 2-5.  While at the conference, students participated in a big business tour of Cash Wa Distributing where students learned about the inner workings of a distribution business. To start the conference, students were motivated as they listened to the keynote speaker, Aric Jackson and attended a variety of workshops.  But most importantly, Chadron students competed amongst all class levels in many different business competitions.  This conference was attended by over 2,000 students and advisors this year. Although Chadron FBLA traveled only 15 members to the state competition this year, they brought home several honors.

From left to right: Thomas Smith, Tobin Rust, Thomas Kaus, Talon Jelinek, Blake Hinman, Bennett Fisher, Jaelyn Brown, Blaine Tewahade, Alivia Long, Hallie Chipperfield, Demaris Kelso, JT Obando, Creighton Ryan, Aiden Vinton, Jaedyn Peterson.

Sports & Entertainment Management 

JT Obando - 8th Place out of 57 teams

Intro to Business Communications 

(373 Students)

Jaelyn Brown - Honorable Mention - Top 4%

Intro to Business Concepts (332 Students)

Thomas Smith - Honorable Mention - Top 4%

Computer Application (59 Students)

Creighton Ryan - Top 15 

All State Quality Member

Hallie Chipperfield

Blake Hinman

Demaris Kelso

Talon Jelinek

Jaedyn Peterson

Job Interview (202 Students)

Blaine Tewahade - Honorable Mention - Top 4%

Intro to Financial Math (285 students)

Thomas Smith - Honorable Mention - Top 4%

JT Obando - Honorable Mention - Top 4%

Business Ethics 

Bennett Fisher - Honorable Mention (9th place)

Who’s Who in Nebraska FBLA 

Hallie Chipperfield

Blake Hinman

Gold Seal Chapter Award

Entire Chapter Award

Sweepstakes Award

Entire Chapter Award

Author: 
Mr. Mack