Calvert County Future Business Leaders of America Students Excel at Regional Competition

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, students from Huntingtown High School (HHS) and Northern High School (NHS) represented Calvert County at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 4 Conference held at Laurel High School. HHS sent 38 competitors and NHS brought 52, with both schools achieving outstanding results. In total, 77 Calvert County students placed in the top four of their events, earning the chance to advance to the state competition in Baltimore this February.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest career and technical student organization in the world, dedicated to preparing students for careers in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Through academic competitions, leadership conferences, and community service, FBLA helps members develop essential skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking. The organization provides students with real-world experiences and networking opportunities, setting them up for success in a competitive global economy.

At the regional conference, Calvert County students had an opportunity to test their skills in a wide variety of business and professional competitions alongside students from Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s Counties.

“The regional conference provides an invaluable opportunity for students to showcase their skills, connect with peers, and gain insight into their competitive performance,” said Lynne Gillis, HHS FBLA sponsor. “I’m incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication, and I’m excited to see them now continue that success at the state level.”

Nancy Tassa, NHS FBLA sponsor, added, “The regional conference was well attended by both NHS and HHS schools; it was great to have so many from Calvert County. I am proud of the work being done at both schools and for how well they represented our chapters and county. I am confident both schools will bring home some state winners.”

The following students from HHS and NHS placed in the top four of their respective categories and will advance to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD, February 6-8, 2025:

1st Place Winners

• Jacob Balderson (HHS) – Intro to Business Concepts
• Luke Brzozowski (NHS) – Financial Math
• Garrett Douglas (HHS) – Intro to Business Procedures
• Ava Flynn (HHS) – Intro to Programming
• Ethan Garifo (NHS) – Intro to Financial Math
• Sophia Hein (NHS) – Agribusiness
• Olivia Herrin (NHS) – Impromptu Speaking
• Fitz Human (NHS) – Intro to Marketing Concepts
• Dylan Kinner (NHS) – Business Communication
• Connor Loeffler & Carson McCarthy (HHS) – Sales Presentation
• Vera Mansperger (NHS) – Intro to Parliamentary Procedures
• Ihnaya Mason (HHS) – Computer Problem Solving
• Logan McDonald (NHS) – Data Analysis
• Elliott Musser (NHS) – Journalism
• Jessica Nguyen (NHS) – Intro to FBLA
• Audrey Randolph (NHS) – Accounting II
• Sarah Saulten (HHS) – Supply Chain Management
• Mia Seger (HHS) – Visual Design
• Sally Shnawa (NHS) – Securities & Investments
• Addison Sunderlin (HHS) – Human Resource Management
• Jaxon Jacobs, Holden Lee, Tim Wagner (NHS) – Business Ethics

2nd Place Winners

• Gentry Bowie (NHS) – Organizational Leadership
• Addison Brunelle, Madalyn Sokolov (NHS) – Intro to Social Media Strategy
• Tanner Chapman (HHS) – Advanced Accounting
• Drake Clime (HHS) – Insurance and Risk Management
• Lochlan Fitzgerald (NHS) – Intro to Programming
• Kegan Grenier, Seth Spangler (NHS) – Intro to Business Presentation
• Zane Goldner (HHS) – Agribusiness
• Natalie Heisler (NHS) – Healthcare Administration
• Nathan Hitchman (NHS) – Intro to Public Speaking
• Sarah Hutchinson (NHS) – Human Resource Management
• Alex Kan (HHS) – Business Management
• Abigail Kendall (NHS) – Hospitality & Event Management
• Megan Kline (NHS) – Intro to Marketing Concepts
• Ada Marciniak (NHS) – Business Law
• Joey Meadows (HHS) – Intro to Business Communications
• Daphne Niederhauser (NHS) – Intro to Programming
• Jayla Morita (NHS) – Intro to Event Planning
• Logan Oberg (HHS) – Intro to Financial Math
• Param Patel (HHS) – Financial Math
• Ava Robshaw (HHS) – Advertising
• Alee Ryon (NHS) – Public Policy & Advocacy
• Annelise Stevens (NHS) – Journalism

3rd Place Winners

• Abubakr Batalvi (HHS) – Economics
• Jaselle Brissett (NHS) – Public Policy & Advocacy
• Bryce Douglas (HHS) – Securities and Investments
• David Harley (NHS) – Intro to Financial Math
• Lucas Isaacson (HHS) – Business Law
• Amaria Jenkins (HHS) – Organizational Leadership
• Shannon Mickley & Meredith Stocking (NHS) – Visual Design
• Madison Miller (NHS) – Healthcare Administration
• Blake Shaner (NHS) – Agribusiness
• Isabella Siracusano (NHS) – Intro to Public Speaking
• Savanna Thompson (NHS) – Hospitality & Event Management
• Isha Vaidya (HHS) – Public Speaking

4th Place Winners

• Camille Arias (HHS) – Intro to FBLA
• Sydney McClain (HHS) – Accounting I
• Taraksh Ojha (HHS) – Intro to Financial Math
• Taylon Ray (NHS) – Agribusiness
• Isaac Simpson (NHS) – Intro to Business Communication
• Alyssa Summers (HHS) – Business Communication