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Students Earn 19 Awards in FBLA State Competition
On March 4th, 2023, Central students competed and placed at the 72nd Annual Kansas Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. Leaving early in the morning and returning late that same day, the student leaders were able to compete and perform admirably. Butler Community College, Emporia State University, Labette Community College, Pittsburg State University, and the University of Saint Mary were also in attendance to take part in the competitions.
Students who attended had the opportunity to not only compete but to also take advantage of workshops, networking opportunities, stand for professional headshots, and engage with industry professionals. Central students competed in a variety of events ranging from Social Media Marketing to Community Service Project, Impromptu Speaking to Cyber Security. As the process continues, a group of these leaders that will be invited to compete at nationals
Chapter adviser, Dr. Enrique N. Barreiro said,
“It was a great pleasure to share with our student leaders in this setting. This was the first experience for many in which we saw great qualities. This was also one of the youngest teams we have taken to the conference. The feeling of professionalism, pride, and enjoyment was very visible in their actions. I am very happy with their behavior and the spirit of competition. We are looking forward to building this group and adding more members in the near future.”
During the awards session Central was awarded 19 awards. The awards were as follows:
| EVENT | PLACE | NAME |
| Business Decision-Making | Second | Andrea Musco |
| Business Decision-Making | Third | Brandon Martinez |
| Cyber Security | Second | Edoardo Salmaso |
| Community Service Project | Third | Edoardo Salmaso |
| Management Analysis & Decision-Making | First | Ismael Valverde Kardouchi (our 1st graduate student to compete in the history of FBLA for CCCK and the first to place in 1st place). |
| Business Decision-Making | Second | Marco Cherchi |
| Human Resource Management | Third | Marco Cherchi |
| Business Decision-Making | Second | Mattia Cola |
| Client Service | First | Riccardo Di Vincenzo |
| Network Design | First | Amaya Chaffee |
| Impromptu Speaking | Second | Benjamin Caron |
| Social Media Marketing | Third | Edoardo Salmaso |
| Sales Presentation | Third | Eduardo Labrada |
| Information Management | Third | Marco Cherchi |
| Website Design | First | Noah Banderas |
| Sales Presentation | Third | Noah Banderas |
| Sales Presentation | Third | Parker Cremeans |
| Public Speaking | First | Riccardo Di Vincenzo |
| Social Media Marketing | Third | Riccardo Di Vincenzo |
About Central Christian College of Kansas
Central Christian College of Kansas is a regionally accredited institution offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Central strives to offer Christ-centered education for the whole person – heart, mind, soul, and strength. Its history dates back to 1884, and it is located in the friendly town of McPherson, Kansas. Central is a strategically small college that offers over forty areas of residential study and a thriving online program for non-traditional students. To learn more about Central FBLA go to our Business Page.
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