Fourteen Aurora Junior High students competed in the Middle-Level FBLA State Leadership Conference this spring. Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization that inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. Over 350 students from across the state participated in the virtual conference and competition this year. A virtual Awards of Excellence Ceremony was held on May 6, where students were recognized for top ten placement in 26 competitive events. Placing in the top ten for Aurora were the following students:
1st in Intro to Computer Science & Coding- Hunter Dillon
4th in Public Speaking- Carissa Simagna
4th in Community Service Project- Cooper Blackburn, Madison Daniels, and Keegan Koetzle
6th in Internet & Computer Concepts- Hunter Dillon
8th in Business Math & Financial Literacy- Madison Daniels
8th in Keyboard Applications 1- Hunter Dillon
8th in in Internet & Computer Concepts- Abigail Harmon
8th in Intro to Computer Science & Coding- Abigail Harmon
8th in Marketing Concepts- Carissa Simagna
9th in Keyboarding Applications 1- Ethan Wolf
Congratulations to all student competitors on their achievements in FBLA!