Leigh FBLA Attends State Conference
The State FBLA Conference was April 10-12 in Kearney. The Leigh chapter, in its first year as its own chapter, had 9 members attend.
During the state convention, the chapter earned the Feed Nebraska ribbon, March of Dimes ribbon, and the 7Up ribbon.
Junior Brayden Loseke found great success and was named state champion in Cybersecurity and qualified for Nationals! Brayden also earned 5th place in Management Information Systems.
Senior Emily Stender earned 6th in Management Information Systems. Brayden and Emily earned 6th in Network Design. Emily also earned 8th in Digital Animation.
Senior Paige Kurpgeweit earned Who's Who recognition and All-State Quality Member. Paige also earned 2 Business Achievement Awards - Contributor and Leader.
Amaiya Ross earned one Business Achievement Award - Contributor. The chapter also earned Champion Chapter and will be recognized at Nationals.
The group is sponsored by Mrs. Jennifer Maliha.
The chapter's president Paige Kurpgeweit stated “I thought that the State Leadership Conference was an amazing experience. I am grateful for the experience and all the memories I have made throughout the years. Thank you to Mrs. Maliha and all of the leadership team for making the 2024-2025 year the best year.”
Officer Brayden Loseke stated, “State FBLA was very exciting this year. I competed in multiple events and did well in three of them. I'm very happy with how I did in Cybersecurity. I am very excited for Nationals and hope to do well there.”
Nationals will be held June 29-July 2 in Anaheim, California.