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What is FBLA?
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit educational association for middle school, high school, and collegiate students who are interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA is a nationally recognized club in the United States of America. Students not only compete among the best in the United States, but also students from Haiti and China.
The purpose of FBLA is to prepare members for careers in business and to assist them in becoming better employees and citizens. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, prepares them for entry into business-related occupations, and offers a setting where members compete at regional, state and national levels in business and technology curriculum.
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit educational association for middle school, high school, and collegiate students who are interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA is a nationally recognized club in the United States of America. Students not only compete among the best in the United States, but also students from Haiti and China.
The purpose of FBLA is to prepare members for careers in business and to assist them in becoming better employees and citizens. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, prepares them for entry into business-related occupations, and offers a setting where members compete at regional, state and national levels in business and technology curriculum.
National Leadership Conference
Atlanta, GA
June 27-July 2, 2023
In June of 2023, 11 Ropes Future Business Leaders of America competed at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. The Competitors are listed as follows:
➢ Dalek Wyatt-7th Place-Digital Animation
➢ Nate Brooks-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-E-Business
➢ Jewel Mitchell-Journalism
➢ Evan Sullivan-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-Graphic Design
➢ Dalek Wyatt-7th Place-Digital Animation
➢ Nate Brooks-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-E-Business
➢ Jewel Mitchell-Journalism
➢ Evan Sullivan-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-Graphic Design
State Leadership Conference
Galveston, TX
March 22-24, 2023
On March 24, 2023, 28 Ropes Future Business Leaders of America competed at the State Leadership Conference in Galveston. These students advanced to the National Conference which will be held in June in Atlanta. The Competitors are listed as follows:
➢ Nate Brooks-2nd Place-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-3rd Place-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-6th Place-E-Business
➢ Jewel Mitchell-5th Place-Journalism
➢ Evan Sullivan-4th Place-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-2nd Place-Graphic Design
➢ Dalek Wyatt-1st Place-Digital Animation
➢ Nate Brooks-2nd Place-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-3rd Place-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-6th Place-E-Business
➢ Jewel Mitchell-5th Place-Journalism
➢ Evan Sullivan-4th Place-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-2nd Place-Graphic Design
➢ Dalek Wyatt-1st Place-Digital Animation
Area Leadership Conference
Lubbock, TX
January 25, 2023
On January 25, 2023, 32 Ropes Future Business Leaders of America competed at the Area Leadership Conference in Lubbock. These students advanced to the State Conference which will be held in March in Galveston. The Competitors are listed as follows:
➢ Branson Beck-1st Place-Political Science
➢ Trista Becton-1st Place-Impromptu Speaking
➢ Nate Brooks-1st Place-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-1st Place-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-1st Place-E-Business
➢ Garrett Gilliam, Braxxin Partington, & Landon Nale-1st Place-Website Design
➢ Paige Luning-1st Place-Business Calculations
➢ Jewel Mitchell-1st Place-Journalism
➢ Micah Scott & Bree Stumbo-1st Place-Hospitality & Event Management
➢ Bailey Shelton-1st Place-Intro to Public Speaking
➢ Evan Sullivan-1st Place-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-1st Place-Graphic Design
➢ Lily Villegas-1st Place-Journalism
➢ Dalek Wyatt-1st Place-Digital Animation
In addition to competing at the Area Leadership Conference, Lily Villegas was elected as our Area I Secretary and Jewel Mitchell will be our new Area I Historian.
➢ Branson Beck-1st Place-Political Science
➢ Trista Becton-1st Place-Impromptu Speaking
➢ Nate Brooks-1st Place-Electronic Career Portfolio
➢ Camden Clabaugh, Keeley Shakespeare, & Saylor Varnell-1st Place-Publication Design
➢ Stratton Schertz & Tyler Gilliam-1st Place-E-Business
➢ Garrett Gilliam, Braxxin Partington, & Landon Nale-1st Place-Website Design
➢ Paige Luning-1st Place-Business Calculations
➢ Jewel Mitchell-1st Place-Journalism
➢ Micah Scott & Bree Stumbo-1st Place-Hospitality & Event Management
➢ Bailey Shelton-1st Place-Intro to Public Speaking
➢ Evan Sullivan-1st Place-Spreadsheet Application
➢ Lacey Turpin & Abby Wyatt-1st Place-Graphic Design
➢ Lily Villegas-1st Place-Journalism
➢ Dalek Wyatt-1st Place-Digital Animation
In addition to competing at the Area Leadership Conference, Lily Villegas was elected as our Area I Secretary and Jewel Mitchell will be our new Area I Historian.
State Leadership Conference
Galveston, TX
March 23-25, 2022
In March, 27 Ropes Future Business Leaders of America competed at the State Leadership Conference in Galveston. The top 4 students in each event at State advance to Nationals. The Competitors are listed as follows:
➢ Coding & Programming-Drake Wyatt (Senior)-1st Place State
➢ 3D Animation-Dalek Wyatt (Sophomore)-1st Place State
➢ Intro to Public Speaking-Camden Clabaugh (Sophomore)-2nd Place State
➢ Intro to Event Planning (Team Event)-Micah Scott (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Intro to Event Planning (Team Event)-Bree Stumbo (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Database Design -Ky Collins (Senior)-2nd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications-Evan Sullivan (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Impromptu Speaking-Trista Becton (Sophomore)-5th Place State (Alternate to Nationals)
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Caylee Lance (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢Website Design (Team Event)-Caitlyn Criswell (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢ E-Business (Team Event)-Jada Addison (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ E-Business (Team Event)-Stratton Schertz (Sophomore)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Job Interview-Brogan Boyd (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Graphic Design (Team Event)-Harlee DePoyster (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Graphic Design (Team Event)-Lacey Turpin (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Speaking-Ava Grace Falls (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Service Announcement (Team Event)-Libby Herrera (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Service Announcement (Team Event)-Penelope Rodriquez (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Data Analysis-Konner Gwynne (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio-Nate Brooks (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Publication Design-Kutter Partington (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢ Business Ethics-Liliana Villegas (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢Sales Presentation-Turner Becton (Junior)-State Qualifier
➢Business Communications-Paige Luning (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢Intro to Business Communications-Colton Mortensen (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢Journalism-Bailey Shelton (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢Journalism-Jewel Mitchell (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
In addition to competing at the State Leadership Conference, Brogan Boyd served as the Area I State Vice President, received Who’s Who Honors, and received the Area I Scholarship. Drake Wyatt received the Area I State Scholarship.
➢ Coding & Programming-Drake Wyatt (Senior)-1st Place State
➢ 3D Animation-Dalek Wyatt (Sophomore)-1st Place State
➢ Intro to Public Speaking-Camden Clabaugh (Sophomore)-2nd Place State
➢ Intro to Event Planning (Team Event)-Micah Scott (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Intro to Event Planning (Team Event)-Bree Stumbo (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Database Design -Ky Collins (Senior)-2nd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications-Evan Sullivan (Sophomore)-4th Place State
➢ Impromptu Speaking-Trista Becton (Sophomore)-5th Place State (Alternate to Nationals)
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Caylee Lance (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢Website Design (Team Event)-Caitlyn Criswell (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢ E-Business (Team Event)-Jada Addison (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ E-Business (Team Event)-Stratton Schertz (Sophomore)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Job Interview-Brogan Boyd (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Graphic Design (Team Event)-Harlee DePoyster (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Graphic Design (Team Event)-Lacey Turpin (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Speaking-Ava Grace Falls (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Service Announcement (Team Event)-Libby Herrera (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Public Service Announcement (Team Event)-Penelope Rodriquez (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Data Analysis-Konner Gwynne (Senior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio-Nate Brooks (Junior)-State Qualifier (Finals)
➢ Publication Design-Kutter Partington (Senior)-State Qualifier
➢ Business Ethics-Liliana Villegas (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢Sales Presentation-Turner Becton (Junior)-State Qualifier
➢Business Communications-Paige Luning (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢Intro to Business Communications-Colton Mortensen (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢Journalism-Bailey Shelton (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢Journalism-Jewel Mitchell (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
In addition to competing at the State Leadership Conference, Brogan Boyd served as the Area I State Vice President, received Who’s Who Honors, and received the Area I Scholarship. Drake Wyatt received the Area I State Scholarship.
National Leadership Conference
(Virtual)
2021
Most students spend time relaxing and taking a break during the summer months, but these students from Ropes Future Business Leaders of America were preparing for and competing at the National Leadership Conference which was held virtually this year. In March they competed at the virtual State Leadership Conference. The top 4 students in each event at State advanced to Nationals. Ropes had a record-breaking year with 9 students qualifying for Nationals. The National Conference took place June 29-July 3. They competed against students from all over the country (along with some students from Haiti and China, just to name a couple), from Class 1A-6A, for a chance to be the best in their events at the NLC!
➢ Insurance & Risk Management--Branson Beck (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio--Brogan Boyd (Junior)- 3rd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications--Ky Collins (Junior)- 4th Place State
➢ Website Design--Harlee DePoyster (Junior) & Lacey Turpin (Sophomore)-3rd Place State
➢ Computer Applications--Evan Sullivan (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Job Interview--Randen Reep (Senior)-5th Place State (alternate that got bumped up!)
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming--Dalek Wyatt (Freshman) & Drake Wyatt (Junior)-1st Place State-This team also placed in the top 15 in the Nation at Nationals!!
➢ Insurance & Risk Management--Branson Beck (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio--Brogan Boyd (Junior)- 3rd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications--Ky Collins (Junior)- 4th Place State
➢ Website Design--Harlee DePoyster (Junior) & Lacey Turpin (Sophomore)-3rd Place State
➢ Computer Applications--Evan Sullivan (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Job Interview--Randen Reep (Senior)-5th Place State (alternate that got bumped up!)
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming--Dalek Wyatt (Freshman) & Drake Wyatt (Junior)-1st Place State-This team also placed in the top 15 in the Nation at Nationals!!
State Leadership Conference
(Virtual)
2021
In March, 18 Ropes Future Business Leaders of America competed at the virtual State Leadership Conference. The top 4 students in each event at State advance to Nationals. The Competitors are listed as follows (and Left to Right in the photo):
➢ Insurance & Risk Management-Branson Beck (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming (Team Event)-Dalek Wyatt (Freshman)-1st Place State
➢ Sales Presentation (Team Event)-Turner Becton (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Sales Presentation (Team Event)-Ryan Cirilo (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Graphic Design-Kutter Partington (Junior)-State Qualifier
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Harlee DePoyster (Junior)-3rd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications--Ky Collins (Junior)- 4th Place State
➢ Public Speaking-Ava Grace Falls (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢ Job Interview-Randen Reep (Senior)-5th Place State
➢ Computer Applications-Evan Sullivan (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Intro to Business-Paige Luning (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming (Team Event)-Drake Wyatt (Junior)-1st Place State
➢ Impromptu Speaking-Camden Clabaugh (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio-Brogan Boyd (Junior)-3rd Place State
➢ Publication Design (Team Event)-Penelope Rodriquez (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢ Public Service Announcement-Liliana Villegas (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Lacey Turpin (Sophomore)-3rd Place State
➢ Publication Design (Team Event)-Libby Herrera (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
In addition to competing at the State Leadership Conference, Brogan Boyd was elected as the Area I State Vice President, Drake Wyatt received Who’s Who Honors, and Randen Reep received the Area I Scholarship.
➢ Insurance & Risk Management-Branson Beck (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming (Team Event)-Dalek Wyatt (Freshman)-1st Place State
➢ Sales Presentation (Team Event)-Turner Becton (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Sales Presentation (Team Event)-Ryan Cirilo (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Graphic Design-Kutter Partington (Junior)-State Qualifier
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Harlee DePoyster (Junior)-3rd Place State
➢ Spreadsheet Applications--Ky Collins (Junior)- 4th Place State
➢ Public Speaking-Ava Grace Falls (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢ Job Interview-Randen Reep (Senior)-5th Place State
➢ Computer Applications-Evan Sullivan (Freshman)-3rd Place State
➢ Intro to Business-Paige Luning (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Computer Game Simulation & Programming (Team Event)-Drake Wyatt (Junior)-1st Place State
➢ Impromptu Speaking-Camden Clabaugh (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Electronic Career Portfolio-Brogan Boyd (Junior)-3rd Place State
➢ Publication Design (Team Event)-Penelope Rodriquez (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
➢ Public Service Announcement-Liliana Villegas (Freshman)-State Qualifier
➢ Website Design (Team Event)-Lacey Turpin (Sophomore)-3rd Place State
➢ Publication Design (Team Event)-Libby Herrera (Sophomore)-State Qualifier
In addition to competing at the State Leadership Conference, Brogan Boyd was elected as the Area I State Vice President, Drake Wyatt received Who’s Who Honors, and Randen Reep received the Area I Scholarship.
National Leadership Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah (Virtual)
2020
Trenity Wall-State of Texas Who’s Who Candidate-National Qualifier
Trenity Wall-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio-National Qualifier
Drake Wyatt-2nd Place Computer Gaming & Simulation-National Qualifier
Ky Collins-5th Place Computer Applications-National Alternate
Mary Ricker-7th Place Job Interview
Scholarships:
Mary Ricker-CTAT Scholarship
Trenity Wall-Endowment Scholarship
Nationals were to take place at the end of June in Salt Lake City, Utah. The qualifying students will compete virtually this year due to the Coronavirus.
Trenity Wall-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio-National Qualifier
Drake Wyatt-2nd Place Computer Gaming & Simulation-National Qualifier
Ky Collins-5th Place Computer Applications-National Alternate
Mary Ricker-7th Place Job Interview
Scholarships:
Mary Ricker-CTAT Scholarship
Trenity Wall-Endowment Scholarship
Nationals were to take place at the end of June in Salt Lake City, Utah. The qualifying students will compete virtually this year due to the Coronavirus.
National Leadership Conference
San Antonio, Texas
2019
Most students spend time relaxing and taking a break during the summer months, but these six students from Ropes Future Business Leaders of America will be preparing for and competing at the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX. Back in March they competed at the State Leadership Conference in Houston. The top 4 students in each event at state advance to Nationals. Drake Wyatt, who is a Freshman, got 3rd place in Coding & Programming. Deidra Burke, Jr, placed 4th in Journalism. The team of Mary Ricker and Trenity Wall (both Jrs), got 1st place in Publication Design. Ashley Callaham (Sr) got 3rd in Public Speaking and also received Who’s Who and was the Area I Scholarship winner. Sayer Senter (Sr) placed 3rd in Job Interview and received the Endowment Scholarship. They will compete against students from all over the world, from Class 1A-6A, for a chance to be the best in their perspective events! In addition to preparing for the contests, Trenity Wall was also selected as the Texas delegate to run for National Office (only one person from each state may run for a national office). The contest is June 27-July 3. Over 12,000 students attend the conference.
State Leadership Conference
Houston, Texas
2019
March 6-9, 2019
FBLA State Qualifiers 2019
Sam Addison-1st Place Agribusiness
Cameron Lindley-2nd Place Agribusiness
Randen Reep-Intro to Public Speaking
Drake Wyatt-1st Place Coding & Programming
Deidra Burke-1st Place Journalism
Mary Ricker & Trenity Wall-1st Place Publication Design
Ashley Callaham-1st Place Public Speaking
Jeana Willmon-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Sayer Senter-1st Place Job Interview
Bethany Richardson-1st Place Impromptu Speaking
Jackson Hisel-Area I State VP
FBLA State Qualifiers 2019
Sam Addison-1st Place Agribusiness
Cameron Lindley-2nd Place Agribusiness
Randen Reep-Intro to Public Speaking
Drake Wyatt-1st Place Coding & Programming
Deidra Burke-1st Place Journalism
Mary Ricker & Trenity Wall-1st Place Publication Design
Ashley Callaham-1st Place Public Speaking
Jeana Willmon-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Sayer Senter-1st Place Job Interview
Bethany Richardson-1st Place Impromptu Speaking
Jackson Hisel-Area I State VP
National Leadership Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
2018
From June 27-July 2, we attended the NLC in Baltimore. Jackson Hisel, who is our Area I State VP, presented two workshops during the Conference and also helped run our Regional meetings, along with Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Megan Metzig competed in Electronic Career Portfolio, and Trenity Wall competed in Intro to Public Speaking. Neither made finals but made Ropes proud!
Riley Reep made history as the first student from Ropes to place at Nationals! She placed 9th in Job Interview out of approximately 100 students. It wasn't all work while we were there; we were able to tour Washington DC one day, where we got to take a tour of the Capitol. We also rode paddle boats in the inner harbor, ate lots of fresh seafood, and saw many historical sites in Baltimore.
Riley Reep made history as the first student from Ropes to place at Nationals! She placed 9th in Job Interview out of approximately 100 students. It wasn't all work while we were there; we were able to tour Washington DC one day, where we got to take a tour of the Capitol. We also rode paddle boats in the inner harbor, ate lots of fresh seafood, and saw many historical sites in Baltimore.
State Leadership Conference
Dallas, Texas
2018
18 students advanced to the SLC in Dallas. Students competed against students from Class 1A-6A. We had 3 students advance to Nationals in their competitions and one student who was elected as a State Officer also attended and presented workshops and ran our Regional meeting.
Jackson Hisel-Area I State VP
Megan Metzig-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Riley Reep-1st Place Job Interview
Trenity Wall-4th Place Intro to Public Speaking
Jackson Hisel-Area I State VP
Megan Metzig-1st Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Riley Reep-1st Place Job Interview
Trenity Wall-4th Place Intro to Public Speaking
National Leadership Conference
Anaheim, California
2017
Anaheim, California
2017
State Leadership Conference
San Antonio, Texas
2017
San Antonio, Texas
2017
19 students advanced to the SLC in San Antonio. Students competed against students from Class 1A-6A. We had 4 students advance to Nationals!
Landen Addison--3rd Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Nathan DuBois--2nd Place Agribusiness
Mary Ricker--3rd Place Public Speaking I
Trenity Wall--5th Place Graphic Design
Landen Addison--3rd Place Electronic Career Portfolio
Nathan DuBois--2nd Place Agribusiness
Mary Ricker--3rd Place Public Speaking I
Trenity Wall--5th Place Graphic Design
State Leadership Conference
Houston, Texas
2016
23 students advanced to the State Leadership Conference in Houston. We were able to spend one night in College Station, where we were able to take a tour of Kyle Field and visit with my daughters, who attend school there! We then went to Kemah to the Boardwalk and enjoyed a free morning before contests began. We competed against schools from Class 1A-6A. We had 5 people advance to Nationals: Kayli Rowland 4th Place in State- Intro to Business Procedure, Ashley Callaham 2nd Place in State-Public Speaking I, D'Laney Rhoades 1st Place in State-Electronic Career Portfolio, Mckenzie Moore & Skyler Richardson 4th Place in State-Publication Design.
National Leadership Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
June 2016
Four Students from Ropes traveled to Atlanta Georgia to compete against over 12,000 students from all over the country. Though they didn't place, it was a great learning experience. Competing were Ashley Callaham, D'Laney Rhoades, McKenzie Moore & Skyler Richardson.