FBLA Students Headed to State Finals

Special to the DCS Blog

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club at DCS has done it again! On Friday, January 30, 22 of the club’s members, along with their advisor, Mr. Anako, attended the District Business Competition held at Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus. There, the members had to complete various tests pertaining to business specific topics. That same afternoon, FBLA members from throughout the district were presented with awards. Prior to this competition, the members attended a presentation event on January 10 at Braddock Senior High School during which the students were given a case study outlining a business-related problem and were asked to give an impromptu presentation offering a solution.

Our FBLA students who participated in both competitions did extremely well, several of which qualified to represent their district and take part in the State Finals Competition in Orlando. Congratulations to the following students, who came in first, second, and third place:

Luis Goberna – 1st in Business Procedure
Sebastian Santa – 1st in Marketing
Iverson Williams – 1st in Marketing
Candice Li – 1st in Marketing
Michael Pereira – 2nd in Cyber Security
Gaby Fondeur – 2nd in Introduction to Business Communication
Michael Monzon – 3rd in Economics
Steven Benyahia – 3rd in Business Calculation

Left to right, Michael Monzon, Candice Li, Michael Pereira, Mr. Anako, Sebastian Santa, Luis Goberna, & Steven Benyahia. Not pictured, Iverson Williams and Gaby Fondeur

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. In November, the FBLA officers at DCS hosted their annual kick-off event for new and returning members of the club. One of the many benefits of joining FBLA is that it prepares our students for their future careers in business and provides them with real-world professional experiences. By becoming an active member of FBLA, students learn to network and develop connections with other members of the business community. In addition, members and chapters have the opportunity to compete and win awards on the local, state, and national levels thus enhancing their résumés and college applications.

Throughout its history, the DCS Chapter of FBLA has had exceptional achievements in testing, has participated in national competitions, and has received national recognition for raising funds for the March of Dimes Foundation. March of Dimes is a week-long event organized by the FBLA members to raise awareness and fund lifesaving research for premature births.

Each year, the officers and members of the FBLA club strive to better serve their school and community. Please join us in congratulating them for their many achievements and supporting them as they represent DCS during the FBLA State Leadership Conference on March 19-22.