Washougal High School’s Future Business Leaders earn accolades at state competition

Washougal High School FBLA students at the state conference in Spokane. Photo courtesy Washougal School District
Washougal High School FBLA students at the state conference in Spokane. Photo courtesy Washougal School District

Over 2,300 students participated in the Washington state FBLA competition this year

WASHOUGAL – On April 24 through April 27, 2024, six Washougal High School students competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane. 

Washougal High School 9th grade student Jacob Larzalere is recognized in the Intro to Public Speaking category on April 27. Photo courtesy Washougal School District
Washougal High School 9th grade student Jacob Larzalere is recognized in the Intro to Public Speaking category on April 27. Photo courtesy Washougal School District

Students Liberty Andelman and Jacob Larzalere secured places in the top 12 of Intro to Social Media Strategies and Intro to Public Speaking competitions, respectively. On April 27, Larzalere took 9th place at state in the Intro to Public Speaking competition category. Carter Wilson, Larzalere, Andelman, Madeline Brock, Xavier Pineda-Gutierrez, and Laura Perez qualified for state competitions based on their performance at the Southwest Washington Regional FBLA Conference in early February.

“Competing at state boosted my confidence and reinvigorated my drive to achieve both my academic and extracurricular goals,” said Larzalere.

On April 24 through April 27, 2024, six Washougal High School students competed at the Future Business Leaders of America State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane.
On April 24 through April 27, 2024, six Washougal High School students competed at the Future Business Leaders of America State Business Leadership Conference in Spokane.

This year, more students participated in the Southwest Regional FBLA conference than in the previous eight years. Over 2,300 students participated in the Washington state FBLA competition this year.

“Qualifying for state is such a high accomplishment. This group of students has set a wonderful example of how perseverance and preparation lead to success,” said Nicole Simek, FBLA Advisor at Washougal High School. 

Washougal High School FBLA students at the state conference in Spokane. Photo courtesy Washougal School District
Washougal High School FBLA students at the state conference in Spokane. Photo courtesy Washougal School District

FBLA competitions encourage students to develop business and leadership skills through practical experience. Washougal School District supports and celebrates the achievements of all students as they explore careers and develop skills for the future. Learn more about Washougal School District: https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/

Information provided by the Washougal School District.


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