TOMS RIVER – The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held its State Leadership Conference last week in Atlantic City, and to say that Toms River Regional School students performed well would be an understatement.
High School South had an astounding five students place in the top 10 in their categories, and that doesn’t include three HSS students who have advanced to nationals. Madeline Cummings placed fourth, while Jimmy Brierly and Ryan McNeary placed first.
“Congratulations to our Future Business Leaders of America on their competitive events last Thursday and Friday in their State Leadership Conference,” said HSS advisor Rob Gold. “A special shout out goes out to Riddhi Jariwala, Siddhi Jariwala, Sophia Citta, Grace Rhine, and Margaret Horn placing in the top ten. A further congratulations goes out to Madeline Cummings, Jimmy Brierley and Ryan McNeary for qualifying them for nationals.”
High School North’s chapter was recognized as one of the tops in the state in Community Service and Stories for Success. And High School East had four students honored– Mike Bruno (8th in region for Business Ethics) as well as Nino Scala, Joe Scala and Bella Wade (top 10 finalists for Business Plan).
It was such a strong showing, in fact, that the district brought its FBLA students together today to celebrate in a small ceremony at High School South. Participation in organizations such as FBLA aligns with and is supported by district efforts toward career readiness, and in recent years grants such as Perkins have helped support affiliation fees and trips such as this one to AC.
“It’s extremely reassuring to see that our students have responded to this push for career readiness so eagerly and successfully,” said Tech and CTE Supervisor Tiffany Lucey.
The district congratulates all of the FBLA students and advisors on the incredible work they’re accomplishing in preparing for the real world.
