Fairfield High School earns numerous awards at FBLA conference

Over 600 secondary and post-secondary students interested in business careers attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference from March 31-April 2 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville.

Students attended general sessions, educational workshops and with over 1,400 competitive event entries in over 100 different competitive events.

Fairfield High School took 21 FBLA members to the state conference and had great results.

2022 FBLA State Leadership Conference Awards

• Hannah Bergren, Business Calculations 9th

• Danielle Breen, Business Law 10th

• Spencer Hilger, Electronic Career Portfolio 4th

• Sara Kretz, Healthcare Admin 10th

• Maya Lane, Organization Leadership 5th

• Mallory Lyon, Business Comm 8th

• Sarah McAvan, Business Law 3rd

• Samu Shrestha, Broadcast Journalism 4th

• Samu Shrestha, Website Design 7th

• Sophie Stever, Advertising 6th

• Grant Ward, Client Service 1st, Public Speaking 1st

• Emma Wendland, Intro to FBLA 2nd

Team Awards

• Anna Dunlap and Tess Paton - Sales Presentation 3rd

• Danielle Breen and Sarah McAvan - Public Service Announcement 2nd

• Evan Haines and Anna Dunlap - Sports & Entertainment Mngmt 1st

• Makenzie Kraemer, Sara Kretz and Kate Pettit - Publication Design 3rd

• Maya Lane and Carley Seely - Business Plan 2nd

• Kaylee Light and Paris Porter - Intro to Event Planning 9th

• Mallory Lyon and Sophie Stever - Publication Design 2nd

• Sarah McAvan and Tess Paton - Business Management 4th

“Nineteen of our 21 FHS FBLA students placed at state,” FBLA Advisor Deb Matthews said. “I am very proud of my members. I feel like I have the best group of students to work with.”

Iowa FBLA Executive Director Kent Seuferer added, “These students are truly the face of future business leaders. They competed in activities that showcased not only their business knowledge, but their leadership skills. Congratulations to the students and their teachers for their hard work and preparation.”