FBLA state champ

By Wa-Hi Journal

Freshman Andrew Dutton placed first in Spreadsheet Applications at the FBLA State Business Leadership Conference on April 15-17 in Spokane. Dutton is currently enrolled in the Microsoft Office Applications class, which, among other things, covers the use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets. Dutton also placed second in MOS Word 2013 by having a perfect 1000 score on the 2013 Word Microsoft certification exam and having the second fastest time in the state. He has now qualified for Nationals in Chicago, June 28-29, where he will be part of the Washington state delegation.

Senior Kayla Crain edged out 75 other competitors on Wednesday to advance to the final round of only nine in the Client Service event on Thursday. She placed in the top nine, but not in the final five. Crain also competed in the Job Interview event.

FBLA President Emily Atkinson represented Wa-Hi in the parade of presidents with over 120 high schools represented. She was also recognized at the Southeast Region meeting for her dedication to FBLA.
Senior Bernardo Saucedo and junior Ben Tompkins represented Wa-Hi FBLA as voting delegates during the state officer elections.

Seniors Alex Agidius and Atkinson competed in the Business Ethics event, junior Autumn Chinn competed in Public Speaking II, and junior Isaiah Schaub competed in Impromptu Speaking.
Over 2,000 Washington FBLA members attended the State Leadership Conference, including nine Wa-Hi members. Students competed in over 70 competitive events, having first placed in their respective regions at Winter Conference in February.

FBLA members visited a college and career fair and listened to keynote speakers, including former Starbucks President Howard Behar.
FBLA is advised by School of Business teacher Bernard Ma.