Nine of our FBLA members placed at state competitions in Portland from April 6th through to the 9th. Our very own Jessica Ibarra qualified for nationals by placing 4th in intro to business procedures. Going to state for anything from choir to track has always been an exciting experience, but what is it like to go to state for FBLA? FBLA was started just last year, and yet they have already been to state two years in a row. Last year, only about 13 students went to state, however this year 20 students attended the state conference.
Not only were the members there to attend the state conference, but they also got to explore the downtown Portland area, and attended the Blazer game on Wednesday night. Various state attendees said that many of the workshops that they attended at the conference were both inspirational and provided great information. While all had fun at the workshops, they also had a great time visiting food trucks, shopping, and interacting with the locals.
Ms. Garcia, the advisor for FBLA, said “The State Business Leader Conference in Portland, OR, was incredible. The members who attended were amazing in their representation of Mac-Hi.” She also said that she was impressed with how the students conducted themselves in respectful and responsible manners. Ms. Garcia concluded the interview with saying “ It’s a big deal to be able to participate in this event and I could not have asked for a better group of students to hang out with!”
It is safe to say that the FBLA state conference was a huge success for our school, our chapter of FBLA, and our community. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve your goals, and that is exactly what the McLoughlin FBLA chapter did
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