LVC Students Shine at FBLA State Leadership Conference and Qualify for Nationals
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LVC Students Shine at FBLA State Leadership Conference and Qualify for Nationals
Key Points:
- Six LVC students placed among the top two in the state, including five with 1st Place honors
- All qualify for national competition in Las Vegas in June
- Students major in Accounting, Economics, and Exercise Science
- Students qualified in seven competition areas
Â鶹ĆĆ˝â students continued the College’s historic success and delivered outstanding performances at the in March. Five students earned top honors. Ethan Schuler ’27 (Accounting) earned 1st Place in the Sports Management & Marketing category, while Leigha Aten ’26 (Economics and Accounting), Lauren Atkins ’27 (Accounting), Jeff LaRuffa ’26 (Accounting), and Sarah Shade ’26 (Accounting) took home 1 st Place in the Accounting Case Study competition. They defeated students from much larger schools, including Penn State, Bloomsburg, and Duquesne.
FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
The following students will represent Â鶹ĆĆ˝â at in Las Vegas, Nev., from June 6-8. Four will compete in two categories.
- Leigha Aten ’26 (Economics and Accounting), Lauren Atkins ’27 (Accounting), Jeff Laruffa ’26 (Accounting), and Sarah Shade ’26—1st Place, Accounting Case Study
- Ethan Schuler ’27 (Accounting)—1st Place, Sports Management
- Shelly Bliss ’27, D’29 (Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy)—2nd Place, Impromptu Speaking
- Sarah Shade ’26 (Accounting)—2nd Place, Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Leigha AtenĚý’26 (Economics and Accounting)—4th Place, Project Management
- Lauren AtkinsĚý’27 (Accounting)—4th Place, Business Law
- Jeff LaruffaĚý’26 (Accounting)—4th Place, Job Interview
“These results highlight the talent, preparation, and professionalism of LVC’s FBLA students, who continue to excel on a highly competitive stage,” said Dr. Kimberlee Josephson, Associate Professor of Business Administration.
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