Carbondale Area Future Business Leaders of America, under the direction of Ms. Licia Olivetti, excelled at the Regional Competition. Eleven students placed first in their respective categories and punched their ticket to the state competition and joined the twenty-one others who qualified for the state championships held April 10-13 in Hershey, PA. Carbondale Area will be represented by thirty-two students at this competition. Also at the event, sophomore Megan Cosklo was also elected Region 22 Vice President for next year; she replaces her sister, Alyssa, who is graduating this year.
Below is a recap of the results.
First Place
Accounting- Luke Bradley
Banking and Financial Systems- Team of Matthew Totsky and Brycen Kelly
Computer Problem Solving- Emily Kelly
Insurance and Risk Management- Kyle Perri
International Business- Team of Gia Mark and Shauna Durst
Introduction to Business Concepts- Abigail Wall
Introduction to Business Procedures- Kylie Kelly
Introduction to Information Technology- Molly Kelly
Personal Finance- Julia Gorel
Second Place
Health Care Administration- Alyssa Cosklo
Help Desk- Chloee Rumford
Introduction to Business Procedures- Eliana Connolly
Organizational Leadership- Deanna Holbert
Securities and Investment- Julia Murphy
Third Place
Business Law- Elizabeth Pantoja
Health Care Administration- Makenna Fedorchak
Help Desk- Mia Perri
Insurance and Risk Management- Makena Sanderson
Introduction to Business Concepts- Megan Cosklo
Introduction to Business Procedures- Scarlette Blaustein
Introduction to Event Planning- Ciara Martin
Political Science- Audrey Cobb
Fourth Place
Business Law- Bryan Salitsky
Computer Problem Solving- Caleb Higdon
Graphic Design- Evan Miller
Help Desk- Guy Mushow
Intro to Business Concepts- Jocelyn Brown
Political Science- Gianna Gallo
Securities and Investment- Madalyn Borders
The students were very proud of their achievements. “I’m thrilled that I placed first and enjoy being a part of this club,” noted freshman Abigail Wall, who placed first in “Introduction to Business Concepts” in her very first competition.
Sophomore Kylie Kelly, who placed first in “Introduction to Business Procedures,” is looking forward to the state competition. “I’m excited to attend the FBLA state completion this year with my friends and some of my family. Everyone in the club did a great job and worked extremely hard. This club has made amazing accomplishments and I can’t wait to go to the competition in Hershey.”
Juniors Gia Mark and Shauna Durst teamed up to score first in “International Relations.” Mark, who made states as a sophomore but did not make the trip to Hershey due to the pandemic, is excited to go. “After making it to states last year and not being able to go, I am excited to finally get the opportunity this year.”
Durst made a huge improvement from last year to secure a spot in the state competition. “After getting thirteenth place [last year] and getting first this year, it goes to show I can do anything I put my mind to.”
Congratulations to all the students and best of luck in the state competition!
