Photo of FBLA Students

Nineteen members of Poca's Future Business Leaders of America attended the WV FBLA State Leadership Conference in Huntington, WV March 12-14.  These students attended professional workshops, keynote speakers, networked with industry professionals, and competed in business and technology events against other members from across the state.  the group was very successful in competition and many qualified to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference this summer in Atlanta, GA.  Our winners include:

1st Place Business Concepts - Maranda Raine
1st Place Intro to FBLA - Rome Bragg
1st Place Chapter Business Report: Tatum Bragg, Kendra Dunbar, Reagan Gladwell

2nd Place Digital Animation-Netis Woodall
2nd Place Graphic Design-Mia Karnas
2nd Place Impromptu Speaking- Alyssa Smith
2nd Place Parliamentary Procedure-Isabella Seabolt
2nd Place Community Service Project- Kate Grant, Jake Dawson, Conner Thayer

3rd Place Agribusiness-Paisley Lamar
3rd place Public Speaking-Isabella Seabolt
3rd place Sales Presentation-Kendra Dunbar

4th Place Supply Chain Management-Jake Dawson
4th Place Health Care Management-Bobbie Shockley
4th Place Business Presentation-Rome Bragg
4th Place Intro to FBLA-Colton Dunbar

And Alyssa Smith who was elected WV State Treasurer!  Additionally, Sullivan Richards and Michael Wagner were invited by the CEO of financial technology company Troutwood to serve as beta testers for their upcoming software programs.  

Our students also partnered with Buffalo FBLA on a donation drive for the Ronald McDonald house of Huntington.  Students donated cleaning supplies, children's activities, paper products, blankets, and snacks for RMH residents, and took a tour of the house where they learned how it runs and helps families with hospitalized children. 

These students will be raising money to attend the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta this summer! 

 Sophomore ladies

 Awaiting awards

  Ronald McDonald House

 Awaiting awards

 (most of) the gentlemen

 First Place Chapter Annual Business Report